The Ocd Stories

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 Sinai. We talk about childhood OCD, ERP for kids and other childhood related OCD topics.  Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-ariz-rojas-treating-childhood-ocd The OCD Stories book: http://theocdstories.com/book Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

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 project two years ago to shed some much needed light on how OCD affects children, and how they can recover. In this episode I chat with Chris, and his two daughters Vanessa and Charlotte. Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/unstuck-a-family-that-fights-ocd-together-beats-ocd-together The OCD Stories book: http://theocdstories.com/book Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

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. I had a wonderful time, and met so many lovely people. The spirit of the conference was inspiring, and hopeful.  Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/my-experience-of-the-iocdf-conference-in-san-fran Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> The OCD Stories book: http://theocdstories.com/book To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

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 biopic about his mental health experiences. We talk about OCD, depersonalisation and mental health in Hollywood. Enjoy! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/harris-goldberg-ocd-in-hollywood The OCD Stories book: http://theocdstories.com/book Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

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! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/kimberley-quinlan-your-anxiety-toolkit The OCD Stories book: http://theocdstories.com/book Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

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/mark-freeman-the-mind-workout To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

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/podcast/ocd-charities-ocd-action The OCD Stories book: http://theocdstories.com/book Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

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!  Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/ocd-charities-the-iocdf Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> The OCD Stories book: http://theocdstories.com/book To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

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 collective 78 questions. This is part one in answering these questions. Enjoy! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/your-erp-questions-answered-part-1-with-shala-nicely Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> The OCD Stories book: http://theocdstories.com/book To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

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/podcast/professor-paul-gilbert-compassion-and-ocd Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> The OCD Stories book: http://theocdstories.com/book To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

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/podcast/epifania-rita-gallina-taking-back-your-life-through-erp Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> The OCD Stories book: http://theocdstories.com/book To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

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 helps! This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD. Download the app for free and they will donate $0.50 to an OCD charity on your behalf: http://m.treatmyocd.com/ocdstories Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/donald-robertson-ocd-and-stoicism To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

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-weg-ocd-treatment-through-storytelling This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD. Download the app for free and they will donate $0.50 to an OCD charity on your behalf: http://m.treatmyocd.com/ocdstories  Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

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.com/podcast/eric-kupers-the-dharma-of-ocd This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD. Download the app for free and they will donate $0.50 to an OCD charity on your behalf: http://m.treatmyocd.com/ocdstories  Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

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-OCD This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD. Download the app for free and they will donate $0.50 to an OCD charity on your behalf: http://m.treatmyocd.com/ocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>  

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! This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD. Download the app for free and they will donate $0.50 to an OCD charity on your behalf: http://m.treatmyocd.com/ocdstories  Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/adam-shaw-pulling-the-trigger-ocd-recovery To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

Welcome to the Wednesday story edition of The OCD Stories podcast. In this storytime edition I read Morgan's OCD story.  Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/storytime-on-avoiding-writing-this-essay This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD. Download the app for free and they will donate $0.50 to an OCD charity on your behalf: http://m.treatmyocd.com/ocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 60 of the podcast I interviewed Liz Atkin. Liz talks about her experience with compulsive skin picking, her 1 minute charcoal drawings and recovery tips. Hope it helps! This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD. Download the app for free and they will donate $0.50 to an OCD charity on your behalf: http://m.treatmyocd.com/ocdstories  Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/liz-atkin-from-compulsive-skin-picking-to-compulsive-charcoal To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 59 of the podcast I interviewed therapist Rob Willson. Rob has written many books on OCD and BDD, and offers lots of great advice for both overcoming OCD and BDD. Hope it helps! This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD. Download the app for free and they will donate $0.50 to an OCD charity on your behalf: http://m.treatmyocd.com/ocdstories Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/rob-willson-overcoming-ocd-and-bdd To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

In episode 58 of the podcast I have compiled some of my guests recent answers to the question "What would you tell someone with OCD you meet in an elevator (30 second elevator ride)?". Hope it helps! Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/their-one-piece-of-advice This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD. Download the app for free and they will donate $0.50 to an OCD charity on your behalf: http://m.treatmyocd.com/ocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team