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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.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
51 minutes
Episodes
512
Years Active
2015 - 2025
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Duncan CJ - OCD, and Living a Fulfilled Life (Ep36)

Duncan CJ - OCD, and Living a Fulfilled Life (Ep36)

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…

01:10:28  |   Tue 30 Aug 2016
Adam Strauss - Comedy, Recovery and Psychedelics (Ep35)

Adam Strauss - Comedy, Recovery and Psychedelics (Ep35)

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 …

01:24:12  |   Mon 29 Aug 2016
Julia Gottwald - Adolescent OCD (Ep 34)

Julia Gottwald - Adolescent OCD (Ep 34)

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 c…

01:08:39  |   Sun 21 Aug 2016
Jeff Bell - When in doubt, make belief (Ep 33)

Jeff Bell - When in doubt, make belief (Ep 33)

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 …

00:38:28  |   Sun 14 Aug 2016
Recovery from OCD is possible - Motivation

Recovery from OCD is possible - Motivation

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 Stori…

00:01:23  |   Mon 25 Jul 2016
Say No to OCD with the nOCD app (Ep 30)

Say No to OCD with the nOCD app (Ep 30)

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 obs…

00:40:01  |   Sun 17 Jul 2016
Catlin Palmer - Accept anything and you can transcend everything (Ep29)

Catlin Palmer - Accept anything and you can transcend everything (Ep29)

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 …

01:08:07  |   Sun 10 Jul 2016
OCD Books, Books, Books (Ep 28)

OCD Books, Books, Books (Ep 28)

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 e…

00:31:54  |   Sun 03 Jul 2016
Dr Guy Doron on ROCD and the ROCD App (Ep27)

Dr Guy Doron on ROCD and the ROCD App (Ep27)

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…

00:31:31  |   Sun 26 Jun 2016
Ed's Story: The Truth of OCD (Ep 26)

Ed's Story: The Truth of OCD (Ep 26)

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…

01:33:40  |   Sun 19 Jun 2016
The OCD Maestro (Ep 25)

The OCD Maestro (Ep 25)

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…

01:18:41  |   Sun 12 Jun 2016
Lily Bailey

Lily Bailey "Because We Are Bad" (Ep 24)

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 jour…

00:26:46  |   Mon 06 Jun 2016
Mary on OCD Recovery, The Arts and Leaning In (Ep 22)

Mary on OCD Recovery, The Arts and Leaning In (Ep 22)

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 …

00:53:35  |   Mon 23 May 2016
Dr Chad LeJeune on Worry, ACT and Breathing (Ep 20)

Dr Chad LeJeune on Worry, ACT and Breathing (Ep 20)

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…

00:52:27  |   Sun 08 May 2016
Eric Kupers on Meditation, ERP, EMDR and OCD! (Ep19)

Eric Kupers on Meditation, ERP, EMDR and OCD! (Ep19)

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 D…

01:08:27  |   Sun 01 May 2016
Katie d'Ath on Managing OCD With CBT (Ep 18)

Katie d'Ath on Managing OCD With CBT (Ep 18)

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 succ…

01:06:14  |   Sun 24 Apr 2016
Dr Courtney Paré on Naturopathic Medicine for OCD (Ep 17)

Dr Courtney Paré on Naturopathic Medicine for OCD (Ep 17)

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 …

01:09:27  |   Sun 17 Apr 2016
Elvis Gomes - Switzerland's Got Talent and Sexual Orientation OCD

Elvis Gomes - Switzerland's Got Talent and Sexual Orientation OCD

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 …

01:04:50  |   Sun 03 Apr 2016
Dr Joan Davidson on Daring To Challenge OCD (Ep 14)

Dr Joan Davidson on Daring To Challenge OCD (Ep 14)

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

01:26:52  |   Sun 27 Mar 2016
Dr Fred Penzel on Homosexual OCD, BDD & Zen (Ep 13)

Dr Fred Penzel on Homosexual OCD, BDD & Zen (Ep 13)

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 Trichot…

00:44:02  |   Sun 20 Mar 2016
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