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The OCD Stories

Welcome to The OCD Stories, hosted by Stuart Ralph. The podcast has been heard over 7million times globally. Check out your first episode from our existing hundreds of episodes featuring experts, and people experiencing symptoms just like you today. If you do, you may just feel understood, heard and possibly help you identify your next step in your own personal journey to healing.

Disclaimer - this podcast is not a replacement for therapy. Please seek treatment from a licensed mental health professional.

Advice Mental Health Health & Fitness Anxiety
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
51 minutes
Episodes
512
Years Active
2015 - 2025
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Dr Kevin Chapman - Recognising culture in the effective treatment of OCD (Ep128)

Dr Kevin Chapman - Recognising culture in the effective treatment of OCD (Ep128)

In this episode 128 I chat with Dr Kevin Chapman about the importance of understanding the role culture plays in the effectiveness of OCD treatment. Hope it helps! 

Show notes: http://theocdstories.…

00:33:20  |   Sun 24 Jun 2018
Story: Spenser Gabin (Ep127)

Story: Spenser Gabin (Ep127)

In episode 127 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Spenser Gabin. In this story edition of the podcast Spenser shares his OCD story. Hope it helps! 

Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/…

00:48:35  |   Sun 17 Jun 2018
Harris Goldberg - Relapse, stress and recovery (Ep126)

Harris Goldberg - Relapse, stress and recovery (Ep126)

In episode 126 of The OCD Stories podcast I had a second conversation with Harris Goldberg who is a scriptwriter and director in Hollywood. We discuss the topics of relapse, stress and much much more…

01:17:21  |   Sun 10 Jun 2018
Kirsten Pagacz - Leaving The OCD Circus (Ep125)

Kirsten Pagacz - Leaving The OCD Circus (Ep125)

In episode 125 of The OCD Stories podcast I had a conversation with Kirsten Pagacz who is the author of the book “Leaving the OCD circus”. Hope it helps! 

Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcas…

01:22:29  |   Sun 03 Jun 2018
The OCD Camp - My conversation with 6 campers (Ep124)

The OCD Camp - My conversation with 6 campers (Ep124)

In episode 124 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed 6 of the campers who attended the first UK OCD camp, to find out more about their experiences and what they learned. Hope it helps! 

Show notes…

01:21:24  |   Sat 26 May 2018
Dr David Sherman - Medication (Ep123)

Dr David Sherman - Medication (Ep123)

Disclaimer - This episode is not a replacement for medical advice. When making choices around medication please speak to a psychiatrist. 

In episode 123 of The OCD Stories podcast I chatted Dr David …

01:05:33  |   Sun 20 May 2018
Shala Nicely - Is Fred in the Refrigerator?: Taming OCD and Reclaiming My Life (Ep122)

Shala Nicely - Is Fred in the Refrigerator?: Taming OCD and Reclaiming My Life (Ep122)

In episode 122 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Shala Nicely. We chat about her new book "Is Fred in the Refrigerator?", and discuss some of the learnings from the book. Hope it helps.

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00:44:55  |   Sun 13 May 2018
Story: Richard Taylor

Story: Richard Taylor

In episode 121 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Richard Taylor. In this story edition of the podcast I chat with Richard about his OCD story, and his recovery journey. He shares some wonderfu…

00:57:30  |   Sun 06 May 2018
Dr Steven Phillipson -

Dr Steven Phillipson - "I'm a bit OCD". What actually is OCD? (Ep120)

In episode 120 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Steven Phillipson. Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. We talk about what Ob…

00:33:52  |   Sun 29 Apr 2018
Rose (Bretécher) Cartwright - Pure (Ep119)

Rose (Bretécher) Cartwright - Pure (Ep119)

In episode 119 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Rose Cartwright. Rose is a writer and author of the book “Pure” published under the surname Bretécher, which is now a Channel 4 drama series. R…

00:48:05  |   Sun 22 Apr 2018
Ethan Smith - If I Can Then You Can Too (Ep118)

Ethan Smith - If I Can Then You Can Too (Ep118)

In episode 118 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Ethan Smith. Ethan is a professional Writer/Director/Producer. Ethan is a national ambassador for the charity the IOCDF. We talk about his OCD …

00:55:46  |   Sun 15 Apr 2018
Story: Marco Maggioni (Ep117)

Story: Marco Maggioni (Ep117)

In episode 117 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Marco Maggioni. Marco Kindly agreed to share his story with us. In this episode I chat with Marco about his OCD story, his recovery journey, ho…

00:56:20  |   Sun 08 Apr 2018
Dr Fred Penzel - Succeeding in Your OCD Treatment (Ep116)

Dr Fred Penzel - Succeeding in Your OCD Treatment (Ep116)

In episode 116 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Fred Penzel for the second time. We discuss how to succeed in OCD treatment covering many recovery focused topics. Hope it helps.

Show notes…

00:58:38  |   Sun 01 Apr 2018
Margaret Sisson - OCD & Addiction (Riley's Wish Foundation) (Ep115)

Margaret Sisson - OCD & Addiction (Riley's Wish Foundation) (Ep115)

In episode 115 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Margaret Sisson. Margaret founded the charity Riley’s Wish which helps sufferers of OCD and addiction. The charity was started in honour and me…

00:55:27  |   Sun 25 Mar 2018
Catherine Benfield - Perinatal and Postnatal OCD (Ep114)

Catherine Benfield - Perinatal and Postnatal OCD (Ep114)

In episode 114 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Catherine Benfield. Catherine runs the blog Taming Olivia, where she blogs about her experiences with OCD, focusing on perinatal and postnatal …

01:19:06  |   Sun 18 Mar 2018
Dr Jonathan Grayson - Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ep113)

Dr Jonathan Grayson - Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ep113)

In episode 113 I got Dr Jonathan Grayson on the show for the second time to talk about OCD recovery, treatment resistance and to answer listener questions. Enjoy!

Show notes: http://theocdstories.com…

01:03:10  |   Sun 11 Mar 2018
Story: Lillie Fergus (Ep112)

Story: Lillie Fergus (Ep112)

In episode 112 I interviewed Lillie Fergus. This is the first part in a long series of OCD stories, where I interview people with OCD about their recovery journey. Enjoy!

Show notes: http://theocdsto…

00:48:36  |   Sun 04 Mar 2018
Dr Edna Foa - The treatment, research and history of OCD recovery (Ep111)

Dr Edna Foa - The treatment, research and history of OCD recovery (Ep111)

In episode 111 I interviewed Dr Edna Foa. Edna is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety.…

00:42:23  |   Sun 25 Feb 2018
Stuart Ralph - Behind the scenes of The OCD Stories (Ep110)

Stuart Ralph - Behind the scenes of The OCD Stories (Ep110)

In episode 110 I was interviewed by a good friend and fellow podcaster Lawrence Neal. Lawrence asked me questions about running The OCD Stories, what I learned from my guests, what it's like training…

00:56:54  |   Sun 18 Feb 2018
Dr Jonathan Abramowitz - Getting over OCD (Ep109)

Dr Jonathan Abramowitz - Getting over OCD (Ep109)

In episode 109 I interviewed Dr Jonathan Abramowitz. Jonathan is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD…

01:02:06  |   Sun 11 Feb 2018
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