The Ocd Stories

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 Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>  

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 obsessions and compulsions. It's a great app and is free -check it out. Stephen also shares some great advice from his own OCD journey. Enjoy.  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 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 background in social work. He talks about his battles with Pure O, depression and social anxiety. We also discuss addiction, and how to overcome it. Enjoy. 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 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 exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

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 his team he his uncovering important information about this subtype of OCD. He has recently co-created an app for ROCD recovery. This episode offers general OCD advice, so don't worry if you don't suffer with ROCD. OCD is OCD. 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 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 journey and inspiration with you. Enjoy... 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 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 and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> 

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 journey. In this episode we  talk about her new book "Because we are bad: OCD and a girl lost in thought".  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 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 OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> 

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 anxiety problems. Chad is also the author of the book “The Worry Trap” which is reviewed at 4.9 stars out of 5. 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 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 Dandelion Dance theater. We talk about his recovery, medication, EMDR and relationships.  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 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 success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >> 

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 the podcast I interviewed Dr Courtney Paré. Courtney specialises in naturopathic medicine, and has had her own battles with OCD. She shares her advice for getting better form OCD naturally.  Enjoy...  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 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 alternative recovery methods. Enjoy...  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 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” Show notes: http://www.theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-joan-davidson-daring-to-challenge-ocd Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

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 Trichotillomania. Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-fred-penzel-on-homosexual-ocd-bdd-zen Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the podcast find out more here >>

In episode 12 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Lily Bailey. Lily is a writer and model. She is the author of the book Because we are bad: OCD and a girl lost in thought.  Show notes: Lily's OCD story (1:25) Lily's experiential approach to treatment and CBT (3:10) Psychotherapy (7:00) ACT for OCD (9:00) Advice for those struggling with ERP (14:00) Lily's OCD turning point (17:00) Why Lily made lists (19:40) Lily and religious OCD (22:00) About the book Because we are bad (28:00) Lily's one piece of advice (31:20) What Lily would have on her billboard (32:40) Find out more about Chris and Kelly: Lily on Twitter - @LilyBaileyUK Lily's book: Because we are bad: OCD and A Girl Lost In Thought (Amazon & Canbury Press) Resources mentioned: Ashley on Twitter 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 11 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Jeff Bell & Shala Nicely. Jeff and Shala have a personal and professional journey with OCD, and have come together to create Beyond The Doubt. Show notes: Shala & Jeff's OCD story (2:10) What worked other then ERP/CBT? (14:20) The importance of meaning (17:10) Seeing the Universe as friendly (22:45) Power of personal responsibility (26:30) How to deal with dull looming anxiety (38:00) “The only way to effectively manage uncertainty, is to embrace uncertainty?” (32:30) Advice for conquering ERP (41:40) The ultimate goal for OCD recovery (46:30) Shala's advice for changing careers and becoming a therapist (49:20) The purpose behind BeyondTheDoubt.com (56:30) The one piece of advice (59:30) What Jeff and Shala would have on their billboard (1:01:00) Find out more about Chris and Kelly: Beyond The Doubt - BeyondTheDoubt.com Twitter: Jeff / Shala Shala's website - ShalaNicely.com Jeff's initiative - Adversity to Advocacy Jeff's books: Rewind, replay,

In episode 10 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Kelly Anderson and Chris Baier. Chris and Kelly are creating the documentary called UNSTUCK: An OCD Kids Movie. A documentary featuring entirely a cast of children, showing the wisdom and bravely that youth brings. Show notes: Chris & Kelly’s OCD story (1:40) Aim of the documentary (4:30) Documentary structure (6:30) How OCD affects the siblings (8:00) The documentary will show anxiety is much a part of OCD as obsessions and compulsions (12:20) The documentary is about describing the journey of recovery (13:35) How Chris and Kelly’s kids got diagnosed (17:40) Benefits of kids with OCD hanging out with other kids with OCD (24:00) Why only kids will be in the film (32:30) OCD in school (34:30) Advice for parenting a kid with OCD (36:40) The one piece of advice for the parent and the one piece of advice for the kid struggling with OCD (44:10) What Chris and Kelly would write on their billboard (46:30) Find out more about Chris and Kelly: The film websi

In episode 9 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed David Adam. David is an editor and author of the book "The man who couldn't stop". Show notes: David’s OCD story (2:10) Medication (3:45) What started David’s recovery (4:05) Group therapy (5:40) OCD and HIV obsessions. How the media can play a part in new obsessions (8:20) How David Researched his book (11:15) David’s ERP pyramid (14:20) David’s advice for doing ERP (16:00) Accepting uncertainty, and why you are already great at it! (22:40) Relaxation and distraction (26:40) “What would most people do?” phrase (29:40) Advice for not reassurance seeking (32:50) Ignorance that is pure, and how to deal with it (36:30) How David describes OCD to someone (39:00) The one piece of advice David would give to someone with OCD (41:10) What David would have one his billboard (45:00) Find out more about David: David on Twitter @DavidNeilAdam His book: The man who couldn’t stop: OCD and the true story of a life lost in thought (Amazon.co.uk/Amazon.com) Resources menti