The OCD Stories

In episode 55 of the podcast I interviewed research and psychiatrist David Veale. David has added a lot to the research field of OCD and had some great answers to my questions. I hope it helps! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/professor-david-veale-ocd-psychiatry-and-research This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 54 of the podcast I interviewed Alison Dotson. Alison is an OCD advocate and author of the book "Being me with OCD: How I learned to obsess less and live my life". I hope it helps! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/alison-dotson-being-me-with-ocd This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 53 of the podcast I read out Sofi's OCD story. I share what I found inspiring about it, and what we can learn to use in our own recovery from OCD. I hope it helps! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/ocd-storytime-it-all-started-when-i-was-3-years-old This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 52 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed YouTuber (Shalom Aleichem) and OCD blogger Katlyn Nicole on her journey of recovery from OCD for the second time. I hope it helps! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/kat-nicole-ocd-1-year-on This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

This is a mini episode made up of some of the answers to the question "what advice do you have for people to live an amazing life?". I hope you find this helpful and inspiring to your OCD recovery. Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/advice-for-an-amazing-life This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories

In episode 49 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Kieron O'Connor. Kieron is a key researcher behind Inference Based Therapy (IBA) which he created to treat OCD. He shares the principles behind the therapy and insight into OCD. I hope it helps! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/kieron-oconnor-inference-based-therapy This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 48 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Stephen Smith. Stephen is the co-founder of the app nOCD. On this epsiode he shares with us the new features of the app and also some advice. I hope it helps! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/stephen-smith-treat-my-ocd This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 46 of The OCD Stories podcast I was interviewed by Chetna of The East Bay Behavior Therapy Center. Chetna asked me some great questions about recovery, OCD, what the behind the scenes of The OCD Stories looks like and motivation. I hope it helps! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/a-day-in-the-life-of-stuart-ralph This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 45 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Jonathan Grayson. We chat about virtual camping, ERP, motivation in recovery and much much more. I hope it helps! Show notes: theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-jonathan-grayson-ocd-recovery-uncertainty-and-virtual-camping This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 43 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Becky Beaton. We discuss motivation in recovery, approaching treatment from many angles and mindfulness, among much much more. Enjoy. Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-becky-beaton-hoarding-trauma-and-ocd This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 42 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Reid Wilson. We chat about his approach to treating OCD. He offers some brilliant advice, for dealing with OCD. Show notes - http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-reid-wilson-stopping-the-noise-in-your-head This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 41 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Shala Nicely. You guys sent in some great questions which I asked Shala. Topics include sleep, starting ERP, mental checking and much much more. Show notes - http://theocdstories.com/podcast/shala-nicely-answers-your-ocd-recovery-questions This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 39 of the podcast I chat with OCD UK CEO Ashley Fulwood. Ashley shares some great advice for challenging OCD. Show notes - http://theocdstories.com/podcast/ashley-fulwood-ocd-uk/ This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 38 of the podcast I chat with Morgan Rondinelli. Morgan is an OCD advocate and blogger. We talk about her recovery, what helped her and ERP therapy. Hope it helps... Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/morgan-rondinelli-my-ocd-voice This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 36 of the podcast I chat with Duncan CJ. Duncan is the host of the Spirit Pig podcast. He interviews people all over the world about fulfilment. He doesn't have OCD but I wanted to get him on the show to share his advice for living a fulfilled life. Hope it helps... This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

DISCLAIMER - This is an exploratory interview into the potential of psychedelics as a treatment for OCD. This is NOT a how to guide. If you take psychedelics, you do so at your own risk. In episode 35 of the podcast I chat with comedian Adam Strauss about his use of psychedelics as a potential treatment for OCD. We discuss the legality of it all and the future potential. Adam also shares the importance of acceptance and ACT. Hope it helps. This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 34 of the podcast I chat with Julia Gottwald. Julia is researching Adolescent OCD. We discuss why teenagers with OCD are different from adults with OCD. We look at why teenagers with OCD could have a different treatment plan from adults. This is an interesting and inspiring conversation about OCD and OCD research. Hope it helps. Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 33 of the podcast I chat with Jeff Bell, author of two books on OCD. Jeff shares his great advice for recovery from OCD, including the importance of purpose and service. We talk about his book "When in doubt, make belief". Hope it helps. This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD: http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

I may have a sore throat but I didn't want to let that stop me from sharing something. Recovery from OCD is possible. I hope this mini-episode inspires you. To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

Download the nOCD app (free): http://m.treatmyocd.com/ocdstories In episode 30 of The OCD Stories podcast I talked with Stephen Smith. Stephen co-founded the app nOCD. The app tracks and measures obsessions and compulsions. It's a great app and is free -check it out. Stephen also shares some great advice from his own OCD journey. Enjoy. To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 29 of The OCD Stories podcast I talked with Catlin A. Palmer. Catlin is part native American. We discuss his culture and how this impacted his mental health. Catlin is a life coach with a background in social work. He talks about his battles with Pure O, depression and social anxiety. We also discuss addiction, and how to overcome it. Enjoy. To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 28 of the podcast I discuss some of the OCD books that I've read, in the hopes it helps you decide your next book for your recovery! To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 27 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Guy Doron. I first interviewed Guy in January for episode 5. Guy is one of the leading researchers in relationship OCD (rOCD), and along with his team he his uncovering important information about this subtype of OCD. He has recently co-created an app for ROCD recovery. This episode offers general OCD advice, so don't worry if you don't suffer with ROCD. OCD is OCD. To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 26 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Ed Renshaw. Ed first wrote his OCD story for the website in 2015. I've since got to know Ed well, and wanted to get him on the show to share his journey and inspiration with you. Enjoy... To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 25 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Andy. Andy is an artist, photographer and the illustrator behind the popular OCD Instagram account OCD Maestro. Enjoy... To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 24 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Lily Bailey. Lily is a model and author. I interviewed her in episode 12 of the podcast to hear her story, and find what helped her in her journey. In this episode we talk about her new book "Because we are bad: OCD and a girl lost in thought". To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 22 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Mary. Mary was featured in the book "Daring to challenge OCD", and has some wonderful advice to share. Enjoy... To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 20 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Chad LeJeune. Chad is a professor of psychology at the University of San Francisco. He has more than 20 years experience treating people with anxiety problems. Chad is also the author of the book "The Worry Trap" which is reviewed at 4.9 stars out of 5. To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 19 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Eric Kupers. Eric is Associate Professor, at Cal State University East Bay, in the Department of Theatre. He is also Dance Co-Director, at the Dandelion Dance theater. We talk about his recovery, medication, EMDR and relationships. To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 18 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Katie d'Ath. Katie is an author and OCD therapist. We talk about CBT, sleep, diet and exercise as well as much much more. Enjoy... To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

Disclaimer - this episode is for exploratory purposes only, and not medical advice. Please seek the advice of a licensed medical professional when considering any medical treatment. In episode 17 of the podcast I interviewed Dr Courtney Paré. Courtney specialises in naturopathic medicine, and has had her own battles with OCD. She shares her advice for getting better form OCD naturally. Enjoy... To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 15 of the podcast I interviewed Elvis Gomes. Elvis is a singer songwriter and 2015 performed his song "Let me go" on Switzerland's Got Talent. We talk about his recovery, his song and the alternative recovery methods. Enjoy... To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 14 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Joan Davidson. Joan is author of the book "Daring to challenge OCD: overcome your fear of treatment and take control of your life using ERP" Show notes: http://www.theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-joan-davidson-daring-to-challenge-ocd Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 13 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Fred Penzel. Fred is a psychologist and founding member of the International OCD Foundation. He has authored a book on OCD and one on Trichotillomania. Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-fred-penzel-on-homosexual-ocd-bdd-zen Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 12 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Lily Bailey. Lily is a writer and model. She is the author of the book Because we are bad: OCD and a girl lost in thought. Show notes: Lily's OCD story (1:25) Lily's experiential approach to treatment and CBT (3:10) Psychotherapy (7:00) ACT for OCD (9:00) Advice for those struggling with ERP (14:00) Lily's OCD turning point (17:00) Why Lily made lists (19:40) Lily and religious OCD (22:00) About the book Because we are bad (28:00) Lily's one piece of advice (31:20) What Lily would have on her billboard (32:40) Find out more about Chris and Kelly: Lily on Twitter - @LilyBaileyUK Lily's book: Because we are bad: OCD and A Girl Lost In Thought (Amazon & Canbury Press) Resources mentioned: Ashley on Twitter To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 11 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Jeff Bell & Shala Nicely. Jeff and Shala have a personal and professional journey with OCD, and have come together to create Beyond The Doubt. Show notes: Shala & Jeff's OCD story (2:10) What worked other then ERP/CBT? (14:20) The importance of meaning (17:10) Seeing the Universe as friendly (22:45) Power of personal responsibility (26:30) How to deal with dull looming anxiety (38:00) "The only way to effectively manage uncertainty, is to embrace uncertainty?" (32:30) Advice for conquering ERP (41:40) The ultimate goal for OCD recovery (46:30) Shala's advice for changing careers and becoming a therapist (49:20) The purpose behind BeyondTheDoubt.com (56:30) The one piece of advice (59:30) What Jeff and Shala would have on their billboard (1:01:00) Find out more about Chris and Kelly: Beyond The Doubt - BeyondTheDoubt.com Twitter: Jeff / Shala Shala's website - ShalaNicely.com Jeff's initiative - Adversity to Advocacy Jeff's books: Rewind, replay, repeat (Amazon.co.uk/Amazon.com) & When in doubt, make belief (Amazon.co.uk/Amazon.com) Resources mentioned: Jon Hershfield Viktor Frankl's book Man's search for meaning (Amazon.co.uk / Amazon.com) Tamar Chansky's book Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (Amazom.co.uk/Amazon.com) Steven Hayes' podcast episode Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 10 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Kelly Anderson and Chris Baier. Chris and Kelly are creating the documentary called UNSTUCK: An OCD Kids Movie. A documentary featuring entirely a cast of children, showing the wisdom and bravely that youth brings. Show notes: Chris & Kelly's OCD story (1:40) Aim of the documentary (4:30) Documentary structure (6:30) How OCD affects the siblings (8:00) The documentary will show anxiety is much a part of OCD as obsessions and compulsions (12:20) The documentary is about describing the journey of recovery (13:35) How Chris and Kelly's kids got diagnosed (17:40) Benefits of kids with OCD hanging out with other kids with OCD (24:00) Why only kids will be in the film (32:30) OCD in school (34:30) Advice for parenting a kid with OCD (36:40) The one piece of advice for the parent and the one piece of advice for the kid struggling with OCD (44:10) What Chris and Kelly would write on their billboard (46:30) Find out more about Chris and Kelly: The film website and trailer: OCDKidsMovie.com OCD Kids Movie Facebook Twitter: Chris / Kelly Resources mentioned: Mount Sinai hospital OCD treatment Project UROK To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 9 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed David Adam. David is an editor and author of the book "The man who couldn't stop". Show notes: David's OCD story (2:10) Medication (3:45) What started David's recovery (4:05) Group therapy (5:40) OCD and HIV obsessions. How the media can play a part in new obsessions (8:20) How David Researched his book (11:15) David's ERP pyramid (14:20) David's advice for doing ERP (16:00) Accepting uncertainty, and why you are already great at it! (22:40) Relaxation and distraction (26:40) "What would most people do?" phrase (29:40) Advice for not reassurance seeking (32:50) Ignorance that is pure, and how to deal with it (36:30) How David describes OCD to someone (39:00) The one piece of advice David would give to someone with OCD (41:10) What David would have one his billboard (45:00) Find out more about David: David on Twitter @DavidNeilAdam His book: The man who couldn't stop: OCD and the true story of a life lost in thought (Amazon.co.uk/Amazon.com) Resources mentioned: David's talk at the OCD Action conference To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 8 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Jack Pridmore. Jack was in the 2013 BBC documentary 'Extreme OCD Camp'. Jack is now focusing on getting his degree, and raising awareness for OCD. The audio cuts out the recording a couple times for a few seconds. This was due to bad internet signal. If it goes silent for a few seconds please keep listening :-) Show notes: Jack's OCD story (3:10) Jack on contamination OCD and unplanned exposures (8:35) Living alone and living with others (11:00) Jack on ERP, therapy and group therapy for addiction (12:10) The benefits of group therapy for OCD (13:30) Jack on his attitude going into the 'extreme OCD camp' (17:15) How group therapy removes the need to hide your OCD (18:20) Jack on further OCD treatments and ACT (22:45) Jack on Peter Weiss and Travis Osborne's compassionate approach to therapy (30:00) How Jack got on the documentary, and his thoughts on the TV show Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners (33:50) Doing ERP while been filmed (40:35) Doing therapy in nature (48:25) Jack's tips for doing ERP successfully (51:50) Jack's favourite moment from the trip (56:15) Jack's 2015 charity adventure (58:45) Jack's 2016 charity walk - I walked a mile in my shoes (1:11:00) What just would say if he met someone with OCD (1:14:20) What Jack would have on a billboard (1:15:00) Jack's future plans (1:16:00) Find out more about Jack: Jack's Twitter - @JackJPridmore ididmymile.co.uk @ididmymile on Twitter Resources: OCD Action OCD UK Mind charity To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 7 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Peter Weiss. Pete is a therapist who works with people who have OCD, ADHD and Autism. He is the founder of Blue Compass Camps, and in 2013 the BBC did a documentary about one of his OCD camps. Show notes: Pete's OCD Story (2:40) What Pete thinks about the documentary (12:00) What it was like doing therapy in front of a camera (15:30) What inspired Pete to help people with OCD and why it's common to have have mental health issues with OCD (19:00) Why camping in the wild improves recovery times (26:40) How to speak with people are are anxious (35:25) The power of "Maybe" (38:00) ERP is important, but it is only a tool (43:00) The importance of assessing the ERP challenge before you attempt it (47:50) How to boost self-esteem for OCD treatment (52:00) How to not let anxiety get to you when you are helping someone who is anxious and parenting a child with OCD (1:01:20) The challenges facing someone who has OCD and depression. Also Pete's advice (1:06:30) The future of OCD Camps (1:09:45) Pete's one piece of advice (1:13:40) What Pete would have on their billboard (1:17:40) Find out more about Peter: Pete's private practice - Seattle Child Therapy Blue Compass Camps Teen OCD Camp Resources mentioned: Travis Osbourne Extreme OCD Camp documentary - Part 1/Part 2 Jeffrey Schwartz - Brain Lock (Amazon UK/Amazon US) & You Are Not Your Brain (Amazon UK/Amazon US) The CBT article on The Guardian Dr Steven Hayes International OCD Foundation - IOCDF.org To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 6 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Jon Hershfield. Jon is the author of two books on OCD and a therapist who specialises in OCD treatment. Show notes: Jon's OCD Story (1:30) What Jon did before he retrained into therapy (7:10) Risk and OCD (9:00) What mindfulness is, and how can it be used to treat OCD (11:40) Mindfulness and ACT (14:45) Jon's tips to stay on track with mindfulness training (16:15) Using mindfulness for anger (22:00) Good meditations for beginners (26:40) How to meditate even though you are getting intrusive thoughts (31:50) How mindfulness can work alongside ERP (39:20) Jon's tip for starting and sticking with ERP (44:20) The acceptance script and how to use it (51:20) Mental reviewing, scenario bending, mental rehearsal and mental hoarding (1:00:30) The one bit of advice Jon would give if he only had 30 seconds (1:12:00) Jon's new book "When a family member has OCD" (1:14:15) What Jon would have written on his billboard (1:16:40) Find out more about Jon: Jon's website - OCDBaltimore.com Jon on Twitter - @CBTOCD The mindfulness workbook for OCD (Amazon UK/Amazon USA) When a family member has OCD (Amazon UK/Amazon USA) Resources mentioned: OCD Georgia talk Peaceful warrior film Dr James Claiborn Headspace 10% happier app and book (Amazon UK/Amazon USA) IOCDF Shala Nicely To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 5 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Guy Doron. Guy is one of the leading researchers in relationship OCD (rOCD), and along with his team he his uncovering important information about this subtype of OCD. Show notes: Guy's OCD Story (1:00) Finding rOCD in research (4:30) How rOCD also covers relationship with God (6:40) Type 1 vs Type 2 rOCD, and why someone would get one over the over (8:20) New study: embarrassability and OCD (11:40) Why an OCD sufferer seeks rightness in the relationship (12:50) How rOCD can affect dating not just the relationship (15:05) How distorted views of love affects relationships (19:50) How someone tells if they have rOCD or a bad relationship? (24:20) How rOCD can make relationships better (28:30) How to explain to your partner that you are trying your best to deal with the OCD (31:30) How ERP can be used to treat rOCD (35:20) The one thing rOCD sufferers can do today to improve their lives (41:20) Guy's most astonishing finding from his research (44:45) What guy would want written on his billboard (47:00) Find out more about Dr Steven Hayes: Guy's site – ROCD.net Resources mentioned: Dr Danny Derby – www.dr-derby.com Dr Steven Hayes To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

Show notes: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) research depth (3:20) ACT vs CBT in the research (4:40) Steve's OCD, anxiety and research story (6:00) Why and how Steve came up with ACT (12:50) Relational frame theory (RFT) (15:45) How Eastern philosophy links with ACT (20:50) The importance of using our minds without our minds using us (23:20) Psychology within the media, marketing and technology (26:00) Getting ACT into schools (28:45) Tinnitus story to understand ACT (39:00) Why you shouldn't try to stop thoughts. Instead accept them (46:20) Accept your emotions, not just your thoughts (47:20) Can you beat OCD? (48:00) Finding meaning in suffering (51:00) ACT and Logotherapy (53:20) How to accept your thoughts and defuse from them - including exercises (58:25) Steve's thoughts on meditation (1:12:50) Using ACT to get rid of physical compulsions (1:20:30) How ACT is gentler than ERP, and mental health vs illness (1:26:40) Why you are one of the lucky ones (1:44:20) Find out more about Dr Steven Hayes: Steve's site - http://www.stevenchayes.com Steve's books Get out of your mind and into your life Resources mentioned: Marianne Williamson quote - "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." The worry trap by Chad LeJeune Man's search for meaning by Viktor Frankl Increasing Willingness to Experience Obsessions: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Michael P. Twohig, Steven C. Hayes, Akihiko Masuda To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

Show notes: Kat's OCD Story (1:50) Mark Freeman's air mattress effect (3:45) Getting diagnosed (4:05) Making intrusive thoughts worse (5:05) Separating yourself from the thought (6:35) Using script exposure for recovery (7:55) Recording script exposure and playing it back (10:25) How Pure O lead to other types of OCD? (12:00) Struggling with Prayer (13:00) Advice and strategies for praying without OCD (13:40) Dealing with physical compulsions (15:00) Using "Well, maybe it is" for acceptance (17:40) Advice for opening up about sexual obsessions to your therapist (17:35) How faith has helped recovery (22:35) How the church has helped in recovery (25:10) Opening up about OCD to inspire others (28:40) Number 1 tip for beating OCD - "Accept your thoughts" (34:00) Future plans (35:10) Final words of wisdom (38:30) What Kat would want written on a billboard for the world to see (40:55) How to find out more about Kat (42:15) Find out more about Kat: YouTube channel - Shalom Aleichem Blog - Do An Exposure Tumblr - Do An Exposure Twitter - @Thekatway Snapchat - @Thekatway Kat's OCD Story on The OCD Stories Resources mentioned: Mark Freeman on ACT and OCD recovery Brene Brown Ted Talks on Vulnerability and Shame To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

Show notes: Bob's OCD story (2:20) The types of therapy/medication Bob has done (7:30) Bob's advice on Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (ERP) (9:30) Bob's advice on therapy (11:40) OCD Stigma (13:10) Bob's advice for business people with OCD (16:30) How to get motivated in an OCD spike. Action precedes motivation (19:40) Bob's morning routine (22:18) OCD and exercise (24:25) What OCD has taught Bob (25:40) Being happy despite OCD (30:30) Success mindset vs fixed minset for recovery. The importance of personal development (31:30) Bob's one key piece of business advice (34:25) Bob's additional advice on dealing with OCD (36:00) What Bob would want written on a billboard (37:00) Find out more about Bob: Website: http://www.burg.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bobburg Resources: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg IOCDF.org - International OCD Foundation ACT book mentioned in the episode: The Acceptance Field Guide Bob's OCD story in written format >> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

I interview author, and YouTuber Mark Freeman on his OCD journey. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/mark-freeman-on-his-recovery-from-ocd To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team