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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 512
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Sheva Rajaee - OCD and anxiety in the age of information (Ep86)
In episode 86 I interviewed Sheva Rajaee. Sheva is a psychotherapist at the OCD Center of Los Angeles. We talk about how not to let information cause anxiety, living with uncertainty and many OCD rel…
Beyond the doubt course - Jeff Bell and Shala Nicely (Ep85)
In episode 85 of the podcast I talk with Jeff Bell and Shala Nicely about their online course Thriving with OCD: four keys out when locked in doubt. Enjoy.
Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podc…
Chrissie Hodges – Pure O (Part 2) (Ep84)
In episode 84 of the podcast I interview Chrissie Hodges for the second time in two weeks, as a part two of our interview on Pure O and OCD recovery. Enjoy.
Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/pod…
Chrissie Hodges - Pure O (Part 1) (Ep83)
In episode 83 I chat with Chrissie Hodges. Chrissie is a mental health advocate, peer support coach and she raises awareness around Pure O. We cover Pure O and many other topics. Enjoy!
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Dr Ariz Rojas - Treating Childhood OCD (Ep82)
In episode 82 I interviewed Dr Ariz Rojas. Dr Rojas is a licensed psychologist in the Division of Tics, OCD, and Related Disorders in the Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount S…
UNSTUCK: A family that fights OCD together, beats OCD together (Ep81)
In episode 81 I did my first face to face interview. UNSTUCK is a documentary about childhood OCD, with the unique angle of the kids as the experts. Kelly Anderson and Chris Baier started this projec…
My experience of the IOCDF conference in San Fran (Ep80)
In episode 80 I share my experience of the IOCDF conference in San Francisco. I talk about the two podcasts I recorded in person (a first for me), and some of the things I learned from the conference…
Harris Goldberg - OCD in Hollywood (Ep77)
In episode 77 of the podcast I chat with Harris Goldberg. Harris is a writer, producer and director, having worked on several Hollywood hits. In 2007 he wrote and directed the film Numb, which was a …
Kimberley Quinlan - Your Anxiety Toolkit (Ep76)
In episode 76 of the podcast I chat with Kimberley Quinlan about her podcast "Your anxiety toolkit", her approach to therapy, and she answers your questions about OCD recovery. Enjoy!
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Mark Freeman - The Mind Workout (Ep75)
In episode 75 of the podcast I chat with Mark Freeman about his new book "The Mind workout". We discuss his book, and various insights from it. Enjoy!
Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/m…
OCD Charities: OCD Action (Ep72)
In episode 72 of the podcast I interview Olivia Bamber from the charity OCD Action. Olivia is the media and communications officer for the charity. Enjoy!
Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcas…
OCD Charities: The IOCDF (Ep70)
In episode 70 of the podcast I interviewed Jeff and Ethan from the International OCD Foundation. I ask them how the IOCDF can be of service to you, and how you can be of service to them. Enjoy!
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Your ERP Questions Answered - Part 1 with Shala Nicely (Ep68)
In episode 68 of the podcast I interviewed Shala Nicely.I got Shala on the show to answer some of your ERP questions. I asked the community what their ERP questions were. 36 people answered, with a c…
Professor Paul Gilbert - Compassion and OCD (Ep67)
In episode 67 of the podcast I interviewed Professor Paul Gilbert. We talk about how compassion can improve mental health, and help with Exposures. Enjoy.
Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podca…
Epifania Rita Gallina - Taking back your life through ERP (Ep66)
In episode 66 of the podcast I interviewed Epifania Rita Gallinata. We talk about her OCD story, her recovery and her advice for taking your life back from OCD.
Show notes: http://theocdstories.com…
Donald Robertson - OCD, and Stoicism (Ep64)
In episode 64 of the podcast I interview Donald Robertson. Donald is a therapist and author. We talk about the origins of CBT, stoicism and OCD recovery. Donald shares some great advice. Hope it help…
Dr Allen Weg - OCD Treatment Through Storytelling (Ep63)
In episode 63 of the podcast I interviewed Dr Allen Weg. I talked with Allen about using story telling in the treatment of OCD. Hope it helps!
Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-allen-w…
Eric Kupers - The Dharma of OCD (Ep62)
In episode 62 of the podcast I interviewed Eric Kupers. I talked with Eric about a philosophical piece of writing he did called "The Dharma of OCD". Hope it helps!
Show notes: http://theocdstories.co…
Storytime - My 40 Year Journey With OCD
Welcome to the Wednesday story edition of The OCD Stories podcast. In this storytime edition I read Eric's OCD story.
Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/storytime-my-40-year-journey-with-…
Adam Shaw - Pulling The Trigger (OCD Recovery) (Ep61)
In episode 61 of the podcast I interviewed Adam Shaw. Adam shares his OCD story, and talks about his book "Pulling the trigger" and charity "The Shaw Mind Foundation". Hope it helps!
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