The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I talk with Ethan Smith. Here are the questions we cover: What is difficult about recovery? How can someone grasp the concept of exposing themselves to their fears with ERP? What is your message of hope or inspiration? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethwriter/?hl=en @ethwriter email: [email protected] *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I talk to Jason Adams about being a dad with OCD. Here are the questions we cover: Does OCD get in the way of parenting? How do you manage OCD around kids? How does your anxiety influence your kids anxiety? The OCDad Book *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we discuss what treatment can look like and that it IS possible to recover from OCD! Check out the episode and register for the LIVE workshop below! October 27th, 2021 at 12 PM PST! This is part 3 of a 3 part series. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we want to introduce you to a concept that that OCD content is not the problem. Have a listen and register for the workshop using the link below. October 27th, 2021 at 12 PM PST! This is part 2 of a 3 part series. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I talk to my friend and colleague Matt Codde about Overcoming Taboo Intrusive Thoughts and the workshop we will be running LIVE on October 27th, 2021 at 12 PM PST! This is part 1 of a 3 part series. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I talk to you about OCD and how re-frame it and realize it is not a thinking problem. If you can grasp this principle, you can literally start to make changes today. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I interview Dr. Courtney Paré, ND on OCD and Decision Making How OCD impacts a persons ability to make a decision? What are some common fears that can come up for those with OCD and decisions? (fear of making a mistake and compulsively needing to go back and forth on a decision or information gathered) Social media for Dr. Paré: Website Instagram *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I interview India Haylor from OCD Excellence on Postpartum OCD 1. What are signs and symptoms 2. What do you say to the question of why me? How did I get this? 3. One message you want to leave for anyone with this OCD subtype. Social media: IG: @ocdexcellence Website: OCD Excellence ___ Kickstart your OCD healing with my free 5 day challenge (click here) Mastering OCD Membership (your questions answered by me) YouTube Channel Facebook Podcast Community OCD Whisperer Instagram To work with me regardless where you live, email me: [email protected] Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going. Keep growing. Keep glowing. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly on Mondays.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I interview Lauren McMeikan Rosen LMFT from The Obsessive Mind What are some taboo OCD themes? Some common symptoms for this subtype Normalizing hard thoughts IG: @theobsessivemind https://www.instagram.com/theobsessivemind/?hl=en Web: www.theobsessivemind.com *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I interview Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona from ACT Beyond OCD What is a general principle behind ACT? How can ACT be used for OCD treatment? Values based ERP examples Twitter: @DrZ_behaviorist IG: Follow Dr. Z on Instagram *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I interview Natasha Daniels, LCSW from AT Parenting Survival What does AT Parenting stand for? How do you work with parents who are not on the same page? OCD behavior vs regular kid behavior *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I talk about OCD and Trauma. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I talk to Chrissie Hodges about what it is like to live with OCD and can a loved one support a person with OCD? You can find Chrissie at: http://www.chrissiehodges.com OCD Peers: https://ocdpeers.com OCD Gamechangers: https://ocdgamechangers.com *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Check out this episode about Is OCD Recovery Possible with yours truly. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Chris Trondsen on OCD and guilt, shame and other heavy emotions. You can find him at The Gateway Institute or at IOCDF. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Chris Trondsen on OCD and anger. You can find him at The Gateway Institute or at IOCDF. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Jenna Overbaugh on Situational Exposures. You can find her on instagram or at NOCD. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Cassie and Darcy from A Penny 4 Your Intrusive Thoughts all about accepting uncertainty. You can find them on instagram @apenny4yourintrusivethoughts or at www.apennyforyourintrusivethoughts.org . *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Lauren McMeikan a specialist in OCD and Anxiety Treatment at OCD Los Angeles about Core Fears and OCD. You can find her on instagram @theobsessivemind or at www.theobsessivemind.com and at OCD LA . *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal Facebook Podcast Community _____ Inquiries to work together: [email protected] Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Amanda Petrick-Gardner a specialist in OCD and Anxiety Treatment in Kansas about Teens and ERP. You can find her on instagram @anxietyocdtreatment or at www.amandalcpc.com and her OCD Exposure Coloring Books on Amazon. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I talk about why ERP is important for treatment for OCD. --- IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Windsor Flynn. She can be found on The OCD Parents Project, her website and instagram. She also has a YouTube Channel you can check out here. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Dr. Amy Jenks from Bay Area OCD and Anxiety Center. She can be found on her website and instagram She also has a YouTube Channel you can check out here. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Dr. Allison Solomon from The Virtual Center for Anxiety & OCD. She can be found on her website and instagram. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Jon Hershfield from The Center for OCD and Anxiety in Baltimore. He can be found on his website, Instagram, and Twitter. To get one of his OCD books on amazon, click here. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Nathan Peterson from OCD and Anxiety Counseling in Allen Texas. He can be found on his website, Instagram, and Youtube Channel. To get his online OCD course, click here. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Dr. Marisa Mazza about sticky thoughts. She can be found on her website, Instagram, and Twitter. To get her book here: The ACT Workbook for OCD. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Dr. Ryan Vidrine about current research about treatment for OCD. He can be found at https://mindfulhealthsolutions.com or his Instagram or Facebook. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Sarah Carr about motivation for ERP work especially if you hit a rough patch. She can be found on her website *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Mimi Cole about value. She can be found on Instagram or check out her podcast. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Eidit Choochage about Anxiety. She can be found on Instagram or on her website and check out her podcast. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Dr. Ivy Ruths. She can be found on Instagram or on her website. *** IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsively Ruminating + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Sheva Rajaee to discuss R-OCD. She is the founder of The Center for Anxiety and OCD and you can find her website here and contact her center that specializes in OCD, BDD, BFRB's, and anxiety disorders in Irvine California. We also referenced her book that will be coming out Spring of 2021 called Relationship OCD: A CBT-based Guide to Move Beyond Obsessive Doubt, Anxiety, and Fear of Commitment in Romantic Relationships. _____ IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week I interview Alegra Kastens to discuss how do you know it is OCD? She is an MFT and specializes in OCD, BDD, BFRB's, and anxiety disorders in Los Angeles. You can find her on instagram at obsessivelyeverafter or on her website . She also referenced this article if you want to have a read. _____ IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. This week we talk about can OCD make a person control their environment? The answer is YES! Listen to find out how and take the challenge to evaluate what are your control strategies? _____ IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Interview with Chris Trondsen who is an OCD specialist and has OCD! _____ IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Let's talk about Relationship OCD! R-OCD Are you doing any of these things: Checking to see if your partner is the one? Checking if the relationship feels right? Nitpicking your partners appearance or flaws? Compulsively analyzing if your partner is a good fit? Are they passionate enough? Are they funny enough? And so on... Are you accommodating your OCD by involving others by asking their opinions and you end up talking to several people only to end up more confused and uncertain? Are you comparing your relationship to other relationships you think are ideal? Are you compulsively reading books, article online in an attempt to figure this out and again only end up more confused or even bring more fuel to the already existing OCD fire and end up fighting with your partner? Reminders: This can happen in any relationships you have that includes friends, co-workers, intimate relationships, family and so on The first thing to look for is are you compulsing especially mentally? This is where you must do some work! Interrupt your mental behavioral patterns! Episode 5 is about Compulsive Rumination (I suggest you have a listen!) _____ IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Let's talk about dreams and OCD! #1 Tip to help you: Response Prevention Once you are awake (regardless if it is middle of the night from a dream or organically in the morning) and the OCD related dream tries to hook you in, slow down for a second and get clear on what you are doing. Are you doing ANY compulsions in ANY way? Once you get your conscious awareness to the present moment, interrupt your mental rituals! And engage in behaviors that are opposite of your OCD urge. Break it down into smaller steps if you need too for example: 10 min timer to challenge avoidance seeking behaviors or reassurance seeking behaviors or wanting to look something up on line. Repeat these steps often! And stay with your Response Prevention Self Talk for a while if you need to especially if you are having a harder OCD flare up. Your brain is a muscle and you have to keep practicing your new skills and reinforce them! _____ IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Let's talk about committed action and why it is important. There are some self-evaluation questions you need to ask yourself. Self- evaluation questions: Am I currently living my life in a way that is truly in alignment with my values in the context of my life? Am I engaging in a range of behaviors that are connected to my deepest wishes and longings? What am I currently doing? (1 min and 50 sec more q's) What kind of life do I want to live? How do I want to show up? What is getting in the way of me taking committed action? What is it costing me? _____ IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I cover 3 things you DO NOT want to do If You Love Someone With OCD. Do not try to think your way out of OCD! Using logic and rationale will only perpetuate the compulsive analysis cycle! Instead remind the person it is OCD flaring up and what OCD is. Do not provide incessant reassurance! This will give momentary relief only to reinforce the OCD cycle and more questions will come up, even anger and a more desperate attempt to have certainty that everything will be OK. Instead lovingly and with warmth set limits of how much reassurance you will provide (we all do need reassurance sometimes). Do not accommodate OCD! This will feed the cycle and make it last longer! Instead create a step by step plan to reduce accommodations. _____ @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD OCD Journal and Planner: CBT based tracker _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today I am answering some questions that got direct messaged to me on my Instagram account @ocdwhisperer. Unintentional thought suppression question and how to have acceptance. Comparing your OCD to Instagram posts to validate or invalidate your own experience question. Can someone with OCD find a friend or a partner who also has OCD and can there be positive benefits? Checking feelings for proof if the obsession is true or not or checking if feeling something and that leads to actually feeling something. _____ IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD OCD Journal and Planner: CBT based tracker _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we are talking about Mindset work. What are you paying attention to? Consciously direct your attention! What meaning you assign to your anxiety experience does influence how you feel about it. (Is anxiety a threat? Did you assign meaning to it that you cannot handle it?) What you choose to do in response to your anxiety will either feed it or break it. Compulsively neutralizing it strengthens it. Maybe OCD is an opportunity for growth? Everyday is an opportunity to practice. _____ IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD OCD Journal and Planner: CBT based tracker _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going in the meantime. *Episodes will be coming out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we are talking about Compulsions! Themes of different compulsive behaviors: Avoidance Compulsive crying (other OCD influenced emotions) Self reassurance (sneaking them in sometimes) Decontamination Checking Magical compulsions Perfectionistic compulsions Counting Tracing Touching/ tapping Mental compulsions (there is an episode just on this) Protective compulsions Body focused Self-mutilating (cutting, burning) Hair pulling/ skin picking (this may or may not be due to OCD, it may be due to trichotillomania mean hair pulling or excoriation-means skin picking) _____ IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD OCD Journal and Planner: CBT based tracker ____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going. *Episodes will be coming out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we are talking about Motivation: it is an on-going dynamic process. Take away strategies are: Break your ERP exercises or any goals down into small steps that you can do right NOW. Focus on the present- what can you do NOW to start? Set limits with distractions- say no to them. Watch for your rationalizations of all the "should's" and not doing anything and then your inner critic coming out to judge yourself and feel bad like guilt, shame, embarrassment. This cycle feeds onto itself. Catch it and tell yourself maybe I should have done x,y,z- but right NOW I will do x and focus on the here and now and start. Reflect on even small accomplishments because then you focus on your success and that will feed your confidence and you may feel motivated to do the next ERP exercise and build on it and take action. _____ OCD Journal and Planner: CBT based tracker IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going. *Episodes will be coming out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we are covering compulsive rumination: what it is, why people rationalize why it is important to keep ruminating, and simple strategies to try today. Strategies discussed are: Catch yourself in the act! Increase your awareness of how much of this behavior you engage in. Set firm boundaries with no ifs buts or anything else! Example: I will parking lot thinking about this for 24 hrs. Talk back using strategies that foster non-engagement with the content. For example: I have thought about x for so long and have not gotten any more clear on anything. This mental processing is not yielding results and I will no longer do this especially when I am anxious and feel a sense of urgency or need. _____ IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD OCD Journal and Planner: CBT based tracker _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going. *Episodes will be coming out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we will touch on the second part of OCD Subtypes. These two episodes, episode 3 and 4 are to give you an idea of the different ways OCD can present itself. Subtypes discussed are: Sexual Obsessions OCD Relationship OCD Superstitious / Magical OCD Aggressive Obsessions OCD Emotional Contamination OCD Perinatal/ Postpartum OCD Rumination OCD Hyperawareness & Sensorimotor OCD Real life event(s) OCD IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD OCD Journal and Planner: CBT based tracker _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going. *Episodes will be coming out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we will discuss the first half of various OCD Subtypes. Subtypes discussed are: Symmetry/Perfectionism OCD Contamination OCD Fear doing something wrong OCD Harm OCD Hypochondria/ health OCD Pure “O” OCD Scrupulosity OCD-morality, being good or evil Just Right OCD Need to know/ remember OCD Pedophilia OCD _____ IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD OCD Journal and Planner: CBT based tracker _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going. *Due to the amount of information, there is a bonus episode out next week. *Episodes will be coming out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we will discuss the art of Exposure & Response Prevention as the first line treatment for OCD. Principles discussed are: Variability Defuse and create a little space between you and OCD Opposite Action Be here NOW Tripple A: acknowledge, agree, and accept _____ OCD Journal and Planner: CBT based tracker IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD _____ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes. Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, this does not replace therapy. See you in the next episode! Keep going. *Episodes will be coming out bi-weekly.

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast.   Today we will discuss what OCD actually is-a doubting disease.   A great resource is also the International OCD Foundation www.iocdf.org  _____ OCD Journal and Planner: CBT based tracker IG @ocdwhisperer Resources for OCD  ______ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes.  Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, this does not replace therapy.    See you in the next episode! _ _ _ Keep going.  Keep growing.  Keep glowing. *Episodes will be coming out bi-weekly on Mondays.