logo
episode-header-image
Today
42m 10s

Story: Nicole Sophia (Suicidal, Sexual O...

STUART RALPH
About this episode
tail spinning
Up next
Jun 21
Jonny Say: Self-compassion in OCD recovery (#543)
In episode 543 I chat with Jonny Say. Jonny is a UK based therapist and co-director at The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy. We discuss self-compassion, integrating self-compassion into exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), some benefits of self-compassion, the inner ... Show More
43m 19s
Jun 14
Blakely Hunze-Austin: OCD and Sex (#542)
In episode 542 I chat with Blakely Hunze-Austin. Blakely is a licensed professional counselor in the states of Colorado and Tennessee. She obtained her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling with a concentration in addictions. She's a nationally certified counselor ... Show More
40m 9s
Jun 7
Story: Brad Stulberg (Self-harm-themed OCD, writing, and his book The Way of Excellence) (#541)
In episode 541 I chat with Brad Stulberg who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us. Brad is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who writes about mastery, meaning, and excellence. We discuss his OCD story, beginnings of his OCD, health obsessions, self-har ... Show More
1h 4m
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2025
OCD, Trauma, or Both? Understanding the Overlap
Is it trauma? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Or both? Can trauma trigger OCD? Can OCD feel like trauma? In this episode, Dr. Nathaniel Van Kirk, a ADAA member and leading clinical psychologist and trauma expert, joins Gabe Howard to unpack the complex relationship between t ... Show More
19m 42s
May 2024
The Truth of OCD: Therapist Alegra Kastens on Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
306. The Truth of OCD: Therapist Alegra Kastens on Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Therapist Alegra Kastens shares the truth about her lived experience with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that is vital for all of us to understand. Detailing her own struggle, and w ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2025
317. The psychology of OCD
Have you ever heard someone say they are “so OCD” for simply having a tidy house? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, frequently reduced to stereotypes about neatness or organisation. But for those living with OCD, the reality ... Show More
56m 36s
Dec 2024
Comprehensive Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment Guide: Evidence-Based ERP Approaches and Best Practices for Clinicians
In this episode, Dr. David Puder dives deep into the world of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with renowned expert Dr. Fred Penzel, who brings over 43 years of experience to the table. Together, they explore groundbreaking approaches to treating OCD, including Exposure and Re ... Show More
1h 19m
Feb 2019
Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Forrest and Dr. Hanson continue their series on "Who Am I" with an exploration of tendencies related to obsessive compulsive disorder. This includes how we can manage our own tendencies in that direction, and support others in managing theirs. Sign-up for Dr. Hanson's new monthly ... Show More
37m 48s
Oct 2025
Perinatal and Postpartum OCD: When Parenting Anxiety Becomes More
Intrusive thoughts are common for new parents — but when do they cross the line into something more serious? In this episode, you’ll learn how obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) latches onto what matters most — in this case, the safety and well-being of the baby — and how eviden ... Show More
25m 49s
Jul 2024
The Perfection Trap: Why Seeking the Perfect Cure for OCD is Part of the Problem
<p>Book your free session directly, visit: <a href='http://www.robertjamescoaching.com/contact'>www.robertjamescoaching.com</a></p> <p>Welcome to episode 405 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast by Robert James Coaching. In this episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between ... Show More
18m 20s
Apr 2025
Are These Thoughts OCD — Or Something Else?
When intrusive thoughts or strange sensations start taking over, a lot of people with OCD fear the worst — what if it’s not OCD at all? What if it’s something like psychosis or schizophrenia? In this video, Dr. Patrick McGrath explains the critical differences between OCD, delusi ... Show More
8m 36s
May 2025
Why Fighting OCD Head-On Keeps You Stuck
<p>Book your free discovery call directly, visit:</p> <p> <a href='http://www.robertjamescoaching.com/contact'>www.robertjamescoaching.com</a></p> <p>In episode 495 of the OCD and Anxiety Podcast, we delve into the art of attacking OCD from an indirect approach. Using the metapho ... Show More
8m 49s