Free Me from OCD
This podcast offers a helping hand to families in which a teen or college-aged kid is learning to manage OCD. OCD impacts families; it can hold all family members hostage. Sometimes it feels like OCD is the family boss running the show. The goal of this podcast is to help people managing OCD, their parents and other OCD champions get in the driver's seat of their lives so they are in charge--not OCD. Come as you are and create the life you want.--even when OCD is part of the picture. Learn how to get and stay connected to the person with OCD doing the hard work of managing their minds.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 62
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
How to Break a Habit and Why It's So Hard to Do
What are habits, and why are they so hard to break? In this episode, we break down what a habit is and how to overcome unwanted habits, even when it's challenging.
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A Self-Coaching Tool That Works
You might have thoughts about your child with OCD, and these daily downloads will help you figure out how to create the results you want.
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Are You Anxious about the Election Results?
If you have anxiety about the election results, you are not alone. In this episode Dr. Vicki offers some tips about moving forward in the face of the our future leadership.
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Who is Your OCD Monster?
Have you named your OCD monster? This episode explores embracing the parts of ourselves we hide while reclaiming control over the voices that don't define us.
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Halloween: Fun or an OCD Nightmare?
What is Halloween like for someone with OCD? In this Free Me From OCD podcast episode, we take a closer look at Halloween—a holiday celebrated for its thrills and chills, yet one that can be particul…
Helping Someone with OCD: It’s Not a Suicide Mission
If you parent an adult child with OCD, you might think that your job is to protect your loved one from the pain associated with unmanaged OCD.
This is a suicide mission.
In this podcast episode, see …
What If You’re Wrong About What’s Possible with OCD?
You may believe certain things are impossible due to OCD, whether for yourself or your child. But what if you're wrong? In today's podcast, we'll explore the possibilities beyond those limits.
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Do You Have the Courage to Feel Your Feelings?
In this podcast, I’d like to discuss three steps to help you better connect with your emotions.
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Get Moving to Manage OCD
In this episode, Dr. Vicki highlights the therapeutic power of exercise and its potential to enhance mental well-being. She shares practical tips on incorporating movement into your daily routine if …
OCD Themes Revealed
OCD themes can morph and change over time. Listen to this episode to hear Dr. Vicki describe the common themes.
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OCD Therapist Tracie Ibrahim Tells Her OCD Story
It's a delight to welcome back Tracie Ibrahim. Tracie is an OCD/ERP therapist and practitioner. She also serves as the Chief Compliance Officer for NOCD.
In this episode, Tracie shares the story of s…
Sugar and OCD
Could eliminating sugar from your help manage OCD? That's the topic for today.
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Who is the True You?
In this empowering episode, Dr. Vicki Rackner dives into the powerful question: Who is the true you? She explores how our identities are shaped by experiences, societal labels, and, in the case of p…
The Secret Power of OCD
In this uplifting episode, Dr. Vicki Rackner flips the script on OCD by exploring how the same qualities that make OCD challenging can also serve as powerful gifts. From persistence and empathy to cr…
Thoughts about Thoughts 2 of 2
In this episode, Dr. Vicki Rackner explores the power of thoughts and how they shape our lives. Building on the previous episode about the origins of thoughts, today’s focus is on the importance of i…
Thoughts About Obsessions and Other Thoughts 1 of 2
In this episode, Dr. Vicki Rackner explores the critical role thoughts play in shaping our lives, especially for those living with OCD. She breaks down how thoughts, whether they are fleeting or obse…
6 Steps for Successful Difficult Conversations
Welcome to the Free Me From OCD Podcast! If you or someone you love has OCD, you know that OCD can hold you hostage, taking control over your thoughts and emotions. But here, we’re all about reclaimi…
How to Get What You Want 2 of 2
The best fuel to drive your efforts to be freed from OCD is a focus on what you want. In this episode, you will learn the three steps to getting what you want, and the powerful Freedom Formula self-c…
How to Get What You Want 1 of 2
Do you have a hard time getting what you want--especially when OCD enters your life? In this episode, Dr. Vicki shares the top three reasons it's so hard.
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Retelling Your OCD Story
What is your OCD Story? Is it helping you or holding. you back? In this story, Dr. Vicki Rackner offers tips about how to retell you OCD story.
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