OCD Family Podcast

S4E160: Season Finale: The First OCPD Workbook Is Finally Here — And It Might Change Everything with Dr. Anthony Pinto

Fri, 22 May 2026 23:07:54 +0000

In the Season 4 Finale of the OCD Family Podcast, Nicole welcomes back leading OCPD expert, Dr. Anthony Pinto, to discuss his brand new, co-authored self-help book: The Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Workbook. Together, they explore burnout, shame, procrastination, rigidity, and the hidden emotional toll of OCPD—along with practical CBT tools that can help people build more flexibility, balance, and connection without losing themselves in the process.

They also answer listener questions about relationships, narcissism and more. Whether you live with OCPD, love someone who does, or are learning about it for the first time, this episode offers compassion, insight, and hope. So join the conversation, and celebrate the hope that awareness and evidence-based tools can bring!

S4E159: What If I'm the Villain In A Story My Brain Made Up? FAQ's about I-CBT Treatment for OCD with Michael Parker, LCSW

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:34:30 +0000

In this episode, Nicole Morris, LMFT sits down with Michael Parker, LCSW (OCD Space) for a deep dive into Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) and some of the most common questions surrounding this evidence-based OCD treatment approach.

Together, they explore inferential confusion, feared possible selves, differences between ERP and I-CBT, and why emotionally powerful feelings do not equal evidence that OCD’s story is true. The episode also includes a practical case conceptualization to help listeners understand how I-CBT works in treatment.

Intrigued!? Come learn with us, because we continue to be better together.

S4E158: OCD Treatment: Learning to Sail & Calm the Storm with Dr. Michael Greenberg

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:59:42 +0000

In this episode of the OCD Family Podcast, Nicole Morris welcomes back Dr. Michael Greenberg, licensed clinical psychologist and creator of Rumination-Focused ERP, to explore a deeper way of understanding OCD.

Dr. Greenberg shares insights from his article “OCD as a Defense Mechanism,” where he integrates behavioral approaches like ERP with psychoanalytic perspectives on emotional conflict and relational development. Together, Nicole and Michael discuss how OCD symptoms may function as defenses that displace difficult emotions into obsessions and compulsions.

This conversation invites clinicians, families, and those with lived experience to consider a both-and approach to OCD treatment—one that addresses symptoms while also exploring the emotional dynamics that may fuel them.

S4E157: Self Care Isn't Selfish - Especially with OCD

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:53:06 +0000

In this shorter check-in episode, Nicole shares why choosing rest and regulation over pressure and perfection is sometimes the most important OCD work we can do. When life feels chaotic, self-care isn’t avoidance—it’s protecting your nervous system.

She also announces the re-release of key early episodes on YouTube, including conversations on supporting adult children with OCD and navigating higher levels of care.

If you’re overwhelmed or newly navigating OCD, this is your reminder: you’re not alone—and there is hope.

Full-length interviews resume next week.

S4E156: New Year, Same Fear: Handling OCD in 2026

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:02:36 +0000

After an unplanned pause, Nicole is back—and she’s getting real about it. In this candid check-in episode, she shares why stepping away without over-explaining was actually an act of response prevention, not disappearance. OCD often demands perfection, performance, and constant reassurance—but sometimes the most regulated choice is silence.

As 2026 begins, she explores how “new year, same fear” can feel especially true with transitions and added pressure. OCD doesn’t reset at midnight. Still, familiar fear doesn’t mean lifelong suffering. Drawing from her experience as both a clinician and someone in recovery, Nicole reminds listeners that evidence-based treatments like ERP, ICBT, ACT, and medication offer real hope.

If you’re struggling—or supporting someone who is—this episode is a reminder: you’re not alone. We can sit with discomfort, choose values over fear, and build hope, even in quiet seasons.

S4E155: Cards Against OCD: Ho-Ho-Holiday Edition

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:00:56 +0000

Welcome to our annual tradition of holiday games—where we raise awareness, build community, and sometimes laugh at OCD’s expense (because, why not?). This year, we’re playing Cards Against OCD: Ho-Ho-Holiday Edition, inspired by the classic Cards Against Humanity—but with an OCD-twist.

Nicole is joined by thrice fabulous colleagues and friends, Madison @obsessivelystrong Di Silvio, Krista Reed, LSCSW, and Tracie @tabootracie Ibrahim, as we dive into the absurd, rule-breaking prompts that challenge OCD’s relentless need for control. Spoiler: We do not follow OCD’s rules—we follow our own values. So what are you waiting for? Let laugh, learn and remember that we’re better together!

S4E154: OCRD Series IV, Part IV: When OCPD Takes Over Your Marriage: Real Stories & Solutions

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:15:32 +0000

In this final installment of our OCRD Series, we explore Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) with Dr. Anthony Pinto and two special guests who bring powerful lived experience within the context of marriage and parenting. We discuss the difference between OCD and OCPD, how rigid thinking impacts relationships, and what growth looks like with a CBT Toolbox. Plus, we reflect on the hope available in the lifelong process of navigating OCPD. Finally, Nicole offer a values-based application practice to take with you into the holidays. So join the conversation, and let’s learn about OCPD!

S4E153: OCRD Series IV, Part III: ARFID: The One Diagnosis That Could Change How You See "Picky Eating" Forever

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:14:10 +0000

In Part III of our OCRD Series, we explore Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), a serious eating disorder that often overlaps with OCD, anxiety, and sensory sensitivities. Host Nicole Morris, LMFT, breaks down how ARFID shows up in real life, courtesy of a FEAST presentation by Dr. Sarah Ravin, Ph.D., on how ARFID differs from typical picky eating, and what treatment options can help individuals and families navigate recovery. Additionally, Nicole provides some practical examples as she provides live reaction to Hannah Lea's bravery on her channel, @MyARFIDlife. So join the conversation, and leave with lots of hope! Because if anything, we're reminded that we're not alone.

S4E152: OCRD Series IV, Part II: Understanding BDD: What Families & Clinicians Can Learn from Kimberley Quinlan & Chris Trondsen, LMFTs

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:04:24 +0000

BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) affects millions, but quality education for both clinicians AND families has been hard to find—until now. In this episode, Nicole sits down with Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT—host of the highly successful Your Anxiety Toolkit podcast & Chris Trondsen, LMFT—to get an exclusive overview of their groundbreaking new BDD course with CBT School. What makes this course special? It offers TWO distinct tracks, a clinical training path and a lived experience family track. Chris and Kim give us a bird's-eye view of what each track covers, who it's designed for, and how this course fills a critical gap in BDD education. Ready to dive deeper? Whether you're a family member seeking understanding or a clinician expanding your toolkit, this conversation will show you what's possible when expert knowledge meets compassionate education.

S4E151: OCRD Series IV, Part I: BFRBs Explained: Lived Experience Meets Psychological Expertise to Benefit Families

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 02:11:52 +0000

In this episode of our 4th Annual OCRD Series, we explore trichotillomania, skin picking, nail biting, and other BFRBs from two essential perspectives: someone living with these challenges and a treating psychologist specializing in OCD and related disorders.

Whether you're a family member, partner, parent, or chosen family trying to understand BFRBs, or someone experiencing these behaviors yourself, this conversation offers real insights into what helps and what doesn't. Special guests, Jason Yu and Dr. Lisa Conway, discuss common struggles and goals while honoring the lived experience that statistics and clinical language can't capture. So join us for the conversation for lots of hope and practical guidance for loved ones and chosen family supporting BFRB warriors!

S4E150: Voices of OCD: Stories That Help Break The Silence

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 18:06:03 +0000

In this special episode of the OCD Family Podcast, host Nicole Morris, LMFT, wraps up OCD Awareness Month by highlighting powerful stories from public figures like Scheana Shay, Braden Smith, Zane Gonzalez, Aly Raisman, Camila Cabello, and Howie Mandel as they share about their lived experience with OCD.

Nicole offers clinical insight and family-focused commentary on themes like religious scrupulosity, perinatal OCD, medication, and the stigma surrounding OCD — reminding us that this disorder doesn’t discriminate, and that speaking out makes a difference. So join the conversation!

S4E149: Season 4 Premiere: We Walked For OCD Awareness & Here's What Happened!

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 23:06:59 +0000

Season 4 is HERE! Join the kick off with your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we discuss Indiana's first-ever IOCDF OCD Walk sponsored by OCD Midwest. Clinicians, families, and partners united to raise awareness and access to evidence-based treatment. In this season premiere, discover what made this groundbreaking event so powerful and why it matters for the OCD community worldwide. In this episode, Nicole will cover the significance of Indiana's first-ever IOCDF OCD Walk, how clinicians and community partners united for OCD awareness, stories from family members and intimate partners who joined, evidence-based practices that are changing lives and what this historic event means for OCD advocacy moving forward. So join the conversation because we are better together!

S3E148: Water Cooler Chats: You're Stronger Than Your Fears

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:20:32 +0000

In our final water cooler chat of Season 3, join Nicole as we dive into what real courage looks like for OCD families—facing fears, bearing discomfort, and building resilience through ERP and I-CBT. Whether you’re supporting a loved one or on your own recovery journey, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that every act of bravery counts and that you’re never alone. Join us as we celebrate our community’s strength and look forward to Season 4!

S3E147: Water Cooler Chats: How OCD Shows Up in School & What Parents Need To Know

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:49:58 +0000

Fam, is your child struggling with anxiety or OCD behaviors in the classroom? This Water Cooler Chats episode breaks down the warning signs parents and teachers often miss, plus actionable strategies to help. Drawing from the International OCD Foundation’s latest research, we explore why 1 in 100 youth have OCD, how symptoms can hide for years before diagnosis, and what you can do right now to support your child or students. Whether you’re a parent watching your child struggle or an educator wanting to help, you’ll find hope, validation, and real-world next steps. You are not alone.

S3E146: Water Cooler Chat: The ONE Family Support Lesson That Changed Everything (3 Years Later)

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 23:34:18 +0000

Celebrating three years of the OCD Family Podcast, this quick water cooler chat dives into the biggest lesson learned: true support for loved ones with OCD isn’t about fixing—it’s about being present and holding space. Hear a heartfelt thank you to the community, encouragement to keep connecting, and a heads-up that long-form interviews and inspiring stories return August 29, 2025.

S3E145: Water Cooler Chats: When It Looks Like OCD... But Isn't (Exactly)

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:34:52 +0000

In this Water Cooler Chat episode, we explore conditions that can mimic or overlap with OCD—but require different approaches. So join Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she dives into conditions that look like or trigger OCD-like symptoms, including PANS/PANDAS, Lyme, Bartonella, and eating disorders. We also unpack how severe OCD can resemble psychosis—but isn’t the same. Learn why medical evaluation is key and when it might not be “just OCD.”

S3E144: Water Cooler Chats: Help!! How Can I Stop Intrusive Thoughts!?

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:11:35 +0000

Struggling with intrusive thoughts and desperate to stop them? You’re not alone. Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, in this short and powerful episode where we explore why you can’t stop intrusive thoughts — and why that’s actually good news. Learn how response prevention, the heart of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), empowers people with OCD to break the cycle of compulsions and reclaim their lives. Perfect for loved ones, parents, spouses, and anyone supporting someone with OCD, this episode offers hope, clarity, and the reminder that you don’t have to do it alone.

S3E143: Water Cooler Chats: The 30th IOCDF Conference Recap with Madison Di Silvio & Angela Henry

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 05:10:45 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she recaps the 30th Annual International OCD Foundation Conference in Chicago with guests Madison Di Silvio and Angela Henry. They share highlights, laughs, dance floor injuries, and deep reflections on lived experience, shame, self-compassion, and growing the OCD treatment community. It's a candid and heartfelt look at what made this year's conference so special—and where it can grow. So join the conversation!

S3E142: Water Cooler Chats: Helping Your OCD Warriors Own the Holidays

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:46:11 +0000

In this 4th of July episode of The OCD Family Podcast, Nicole shares practical strategies for managing OCD during the holidays. She reminds listeners that intrusive thoughts and obsessional doubts don’t take a day off—but we don’t owe OCD anything in return. From respecting your sensory needs to practicing ERP in alignment with your values, the episode encourages flexible, empowered choices. Nicole also touches on I-CBT strategies to help listeners “pop out” of the OCD bubble and reconnect with what matters most. So join the conversation for a supportive, honest, and actionable water cooler chat for OCD warriors and their families.

S3E141: Water Cooler Chats: Mental Mistrial - How OCD Twists Reasonable Doubt

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:28:13 +0000

In this Water Cooler Chat, Nicole dives into two of her favorite worlds—OCD and true crime—to unpack how our brains interpret evidence. Using courtroom logic as a guide, she explores the difference between reasonable inference and inferential confusion, a common thinking trap in OCD. With real-world and courtroom examples, Nicole shows how OCD relies on imagined possibilities, self-doubt, and irrelevant associations—while fact-based reasoning, like in a trial, asks for direct evidence. It’s a mental mistrial when OCD plays judge and jury, but this episode helps listeners spot the difference and reclaim clarity. So join the conversation, because OCD doesn’t get the final verdict.

S3E140: Water Cooler Chats: "What If I Don't Actually Have OCD!?"

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:42:30 +0000

Do you or your loved one ever worry that you're “faking” your OCD? You’re not alone—and that fear might be OCD itself. In this Water Cooler Chat, Nicole tackles the painful OCD fear: “What if I don’t actually have OCD?” She explains how this doubt is part of the disorder and offers tips for loved ones to support without feeding the cycle. Plus, we recap resources for those without a therapist, including online communities. So join the conversation, because the fam has got your back!

S3E139: Water Cooler Chats: OCD & College Life: 6 Ways To Set Your Student Up for Success

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:55:15 +0000

In this episode of the Water Cooler Chat series, Nicole offers heartfelt and practical guidance for families supporting a loved one with OCD as they transition to college. Covering six key strategies, the episode emphasizes starting conversations early, building a treatment plan, and planning for a care community. It highlights the importance of life skills practice, appropriate (but not over-accommodated) support, and fostering autonomy. Lastly, we reflect that supporting someone with OCD isn’t about protection—it’s about empowerment, connection, and growth for the whole family. So join the conversation!

S3E138: Water Cooler Chats: A Justice-Based Approach to Core Fears in OCD (Pride Edition)

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 19:47:03 +0000

In this Pride Edition of the Water Cooler Chat series, join Nicole as she explores how justice-based ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) can respectfully and effectively target core fears in OCD—especially within LGBTQIA+ contexts. Three examples are covered: SO-OCD (Sexual Orientation OCD), Relationship OCD, and Moral Scrupulosity tied to queer identity. The episode emphasizes that treatment should honor identity, not erase it, and provides value-driven, identity-affirming interventions that align with dignity and justice. Whether you're queer, questioning, or an ally, this episode offers empowering insights for recovery.

S3E137: Water Cooler Chats: Top 3 Tips for Families New to an OCD Diagnosis

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:58:29 +0000

In this premiere S3 Water Cooler Chat, Nicole shares three key tips to help families and loved ones navigate a new OCD diagnosis — including how to better understand OCD, validate your person without reinforcing the disorder, and take care of yourself along the way.

Plus, hear updates on the return of weekly chats, a special IOCDF Conference recap coming soon, and a limited-time 15% discount on OCD Training School courses through July 4, 2025.

S3E136: A Guide For Escaping The 'Bewilderness' with Dr. Sally Winston, PsyD

Sat, 24 May 2025 02:13:50 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for the Season 3 finale with Dr. Sally Winston, PsyD—renowned clinical psychologist and anxiety expert. Join us to unpack bewilderment, the often-overlooked experience of not knowing what’s going on in our minds. We explore how this confusion fuels distress in OCD and anxiety, why information (not reassurance) matters, and how understanding the process can bring real relief. Plus, get the scoop on our summer Water Cooler Chats series and what to expect before Season 4 kicks off this fall! Streaming now!

S3E135: From Isolation To Innovation: Turning Hair Pulling Into Hope for BFRBs with Aneela Idnani

Sat, 17 May 2025 21:42:59 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she sits down with Aneela Idnani, co-founder of HabitAware and a passionate advocate for the Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB) community. Aneela shares her powerful personal journey with trichotillomania (hair pulling), the shame and secrecy she carried for years, and how one moment of vulnerability led to the creation of the Keen bracelet—a groundbreaking tool for building awareness and reclaiming control. Together, we explore the emotional complexity of BFRBs, the importance of community and compassion, and the incredible hope that comes with understanding and support. So join the conversation!

S3E134: Mental Health, Meaning & Magical Thinking: Cultural Adaptations for ACT, ERP & I-CBT from a South Asian Perspective

Sat, 03 May 2025 03:05:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Sindhu BS, MS, PsyD, to the OCD Family Community. Together, we learn more about Sindhu, a trailblazing OCD practitioner based in India, to explore how mental health intersects with culture, tradition, and treatment. Sindhu helps to unpack the challenges of practicing evidence-based therapies like ACT, ERP, and ICBT in a collectivist society, while honoring cultural beliefs, religious practices, and the lived experience of OCD. From navigating magical thinking to redefining family roles, this episode offers a powerful look at how clinicians can adapt care to meet clients where they are—culturally and clinically. So join the conversation!

S3E133: Visibility In Action: Building Research That Includes, Reflects & Respects with Katie Munday

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:20:15 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back her old friend, advocate, and researcher, Katie Munday. Join us as we explore how research can better include, reflect, and respect neurodivergent, disabled, and OCD communities. Together, they dive into topics like accessibility, healthcare equity, chronic illness, mental health, and the importance of centering lived experience in research. Katie shares updates on their PhD journey, recent publications, and upcoming projects — all while emphasizing the transformative power of joy, community, and staying open to growth. It's a heartfelt and inspiring conversation that invites the fam to listen with compassion and curiosity.

S3E132: Support Over Stigma: Appreciating & Valuing Our Autistic Community with Rebecca Sachs, Ph.D.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:17:45 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent as she sits down with Dr. Rebecca Sachs to explore autism through a needs-first, neurodiversity-affirming lens. Together, they unpack myths and misinformation, affirm the value of autistic individuals, and discuss how OCD and autism can intersect. It’s a compassionate conversation grounded in support, not stigma. So join the conversation, because accurate information is key.

S3E131: What If OCD Is The Imposter? A Neurodivergent Kid's Approach To Beating OCD

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 23:16:44 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for another Autism Acceptance Month episode. Nicole is joined by her 11-year-old son Jack — an AuDHDer with OCD — to explore how understanding and treating OCD can be made more accessible and fun by using the popular game Among Us. Together, they dive into how OCD acts like the game’s sneaky impostor, and how tools like ERP and I-CBT help “crew members” (aka us) spot and stop the sabotage. Full of humor, heart, and chime-loving charm, this episode highlights the power of special interests, neurodivergent thinking, and family teamwork in facing OCD head-on.

S3E130: From Misunderstood To Misdiagnosed: The Importance & Nuance of ND-Affirming Care For OCD with Stacy Greeter, MD

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:16:58 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she kicks off Autism Acceptance Month! We’re welcoming back special guest, Dr. Stacy Greeter, MD— a psychiatrist who brings both clinical expertise and lived experience as an autistic ADHDer with OCD. Nicole and Stacy dive into what it really means to provide neurodivergent-affirming care—from teasing apart compulsions vs. regulation, to the role of medication, and why behavioral therapies like ABA are so controversial in the autistic community. You'll also hear real-life examples, challenges with diagnosis and support systems, and how we can move toward care that prioritizes autonomy, authenticity, and collaboration—especially for folks navigating the intersection of autism and OCD. Join us!

S3E129: Part II: OCD In The Brain: From Stigma to Science with Uma Chatterjee

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:23:33 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she continues our deep dive with neuroscientist, Uma Chatterjee, to explore the neurobiology of OCD. Uma helps the fam break down the role of fight, flight, or freeze in the OCD brain. Plus, we tackle the hot topic of psychedelic research—could psilocybin and ketamine be game-changers for OCD treatment? Join us for a science-packed conversation that blends research, personal experience, and practical insights into the ever-evolving world of mental health.

S3E128: Part I: Inside The OCD Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Perspective with Uma Chatterjee

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:49:51 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT & Mental Health Correspondent, as she is joined by Uma Chatterjee, MS, MHPS, a doctoral student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who shares her personal journey with OCD and her dedication to neuroscience research. Uma opens up about living with severe OCD from an early age, navigating misdiagnoses, and ultimately finding effective treatment. She discusses the neurobiology of OCD, the role of neurotransmitters, and the importance of understanding brain function in treatment. Packed with both personal experience and scientific expertise, this conversation offers hope and education for those affected by OCD. So join the conversation!

S3E127: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): Creating Space To Unlock The Life You Want with Dr. Mike Twohig, Ph.D.

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:01:51 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she is joined by Dr. Mike Twohig, Ph.D., a leading researcher and clinician in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They dive deep into what ACT is, why it’s a powerful approach for OCD and related disorders. Mike shares insights regarding cognitive defusion, acceptance, and values-based living. Whether you’re new to ACT or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways for individuals, families and practitioners alike. Join us!

S3E126: Is Shame Really That Bad? Exploring Healthy & Toxic Shame with Mike Heady, LCPC

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back Mike Heady, LCPC, co-owner and director of the Anxiety And Stress Disorders Institute, to explore the complex world of shame. While shame often carries a negative connotation, could there be a healthy, functional side to it? Join the conversation, and learn more about the Compass of Shame and therapeutic strategies that can help cultivate healthy shame in your life, OCD or not!

S3E125: OCD Family Help, Simplified: A Quick Guide To Essential Resources

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 23:11:59 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she covers a quick guide to essential resources for loved ones and chosen family of OCD warriors. Whether you’re a parent, partner, sibling, or friend, your support is crucial. But finding the right resources can feel overwhelming. That’s why I gathered virtual support groups, online communities, a guided OCD Journal & trainings to help you navigate this journey with confidence. So join the conversation, and jump over to the blog for more details!

S3E124: From Perfection To Peace: Tips For Living Freely with Taylor Newendorp, LCPC

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 22:24:13 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Taylor Newendorp, LCPC, to the OCD Family Community. As Founder of Chicago Counseling Center and the Network Clinical Training Director at NOCD, Taylor illuminates the profound impact that perfectionism has on OCD and mental health at large. Additionally, as an accomplished author, Taylor shares about The Perfectionism Workbook. It has practical tips, helpful strategies and real life experiences that offer valuable guidance for anyone struggling with perfectionism or supporting loved ones who do. So join the conversation! Because while perfection is impossible— freedom is within reach.

S3E123: The Upside of OCD with Michael Alcée, Ph.D.

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:29:56 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she sits down with Dr. Michael Alcée, Ph.D., psychologist and author of the The Upside of OCD, to explore the transformative emotional sensitivity and creativity within OCD warriors. Mike helps to illustrate how the very traits that can feel overwhelming for sufferers and loved ones can also spark incredible strength and resilience. Together, we discuss bridging cognitive and psychodynamic approaches in treatment, blending science with artistry and cultivating self compassion to honor the heart of those with lived experience. So join the conversation, as we explore the nuance and appreciate the gifts within our community’s struggles.

S3E122: When Fear’s Ablaze: Mental Health Tips For Coping with Crisis

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:12:15 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she discusses strategies and tips for coping with crisis in honor of the recent LA County fires causing continued devastation in Southern California, USA. Join the conversation while we review physical safety protocols, coping skills for crisis management, honoring and coping with the vast array of emotional distress, resources for parents navigating crises with their children, and ways our local and global communities can help. Nicole is joined by Loren Witkin, CEO of Citadel, and OCD and Anxiety Specialists local to the Greater Los Angeles area, Dr. Michelle Witkin, Ph.D., and Chris Trondsen, LMFT. This discussion is happening live on OCD Family Podcast’s YouTube channel on 1/10/25 at 7pm PST.

*Audio only broadcasts will be available wherever you enjoy your podcasts after the livestream concludes. Per technical difficulties, the livestream has been edited to prioritize source content.

S3E121: A 2025 Guide To Evidence Based Therapies & Emerging Protocols for OCD Treatment

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 02:50:25 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she reviews an overview of evidence-based therapies and emerging protocols with help from some of her prior podcast guests. Nicole amasses highlights of ERP, I-CBT, MCT, Medication Support, TMS and Deep Brain Stimulation. Additionally, Nicole highlights 4 emerging protocols worth our time and attention, including the developing landscape for I-CBT with kids, Rumination-Focused ERP, the Mastery Approach and the Upside of OCD. So whether you’re already aware of most of these and curious to hear more, or new to the OCD Family Community and desperate for hope, we’ve got you with highlights from OCD researchers, psychiatrists, trainers and OCD treatment experts, oh my!

S3E120: Anxiety Sensitivity Exposed: Why Discomfort Isn't Danger with Carl Robbins, LCPC

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:15:56 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back return guest expert and colleague, Carl Robbins, LCPC. We discuss the critical topic of anxiety sensitivity, which impacts OCD as well as a host of other mental health presentations. Carl shares his personal journey with anxiety sensitivity, insight and learning. The conversation journeys through different effective treatments, differentiating anxiety sensitivity from trait anxiety and more. So join the conversation as we touch on parenting, relationships and constructive tips for managing responses and promoting recovery and resilience.

S3E119: Food, Fear & Family: Tips for Surviving the Holidays with ED & OCD with Jenna Stone, LMSW

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 01:08:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she tackles the tricky intersection of OCD and Eating Disorder (ED) with special guest, Jenna Stone, LMSW. Jenna shares insights regarding the spectrum of Eating Disorders while highlighting the harmful role diet culture plays. Nicole and Jenna discuss how recovery is deeply personal and requires a multidisciplinary approach, as well as tips and strategies for accessing evidence-based care and managing the holiday season(s). So join the conversation, because hope is on the menu!

S3E118: Ho-Ho-Holiday Fun with Patrick Morris

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 04:54:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back her handsome hubs for some Ho-Ho-Holiday fun! Special guest and resident family member, Patrick Morris, helps in playing Christmas Courtroom, an Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) inspired holiday game! So join the Morrises as they highlight some psychoeducation while having fun at OCD's expense!

S3E117: Series III, Part V: From Burnout To Balance: How Therapy Can Transform OCPD Warriors' Lives

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 23:36:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for Part V of our 3rd Annual OCRD Series to chat about Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) with Dr. Anthony Pinto, Ph.D., group co-facilitator, Isabelle Siegel, and OCPD Warrior, Mark. We focus on the characteristics of OCPD, challenges and treatment approaches for both individual and group therapy. Mark shares about his lived experience on work-life balance, relationships and overall quality of life. Dr. Pinto and Isabelle provide an overview of the main skills practiced in OCPD groups, and Mark highlights how these skills have impacted his road to recovery. Lastly, we have tips for the family members and loved ones to both cheer on and care for themselves. So join the conversation!

S3E116: OCRD Series III, Part IV: How Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Intersects With Gender Diversity with Sandi James

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 01:16:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Sandi James of Australia to our OCD Family Community! In Part IV or our 3rd Annual OCRD series, Sandi is sharing more about Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and how it wrestles with gender diversity. Join us as we explore the unique impact BDD has on gender-diverse individuals, its challenges in diagnosis and treatment, and the importance of tailored therapeutic approaches. Come for the learning, stay for the hope!

S3E115: OCRD Series III, Part III: Digital Hoarding: When Clutter Isn't Just Physical with Nick Neave, Ph.D.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:50:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she discussed digital hoarding with guest expert, Dr. Nick Neave, Ph.D. out of the UK. Nick explains how hoarding behaviors— whether physical or digital— arise from an emotional attachment, fear of loss, and difficulty discarding items, which can impair daily functioning. We discuss how accumulation of emails, files or photos, can be driven by decision paralysis and social norms that encourage saving data along with the dangers and/or challenges it can pose. Nick shares about the development of the Digital Hoarding Questionnaire (DHQ), emerging research and current resources. So join for the learning and stay for the hope, because awareness is half the battle!

S3E114: OCRD Series III, Part II: Emetophobia: How The Fear Of Vomiting Shapes Lives with Anna Christie

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:50:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she dives into the often overlooked, but surprisingly common fear of vomiting, with insights from psychotherapist, Anna Christie. As we chat with the esteemed podcast host of Emetophobia Help with Anna Christie, we discuss how this intense phobia can lead to avoidance and safety behaviors that can interfere with people’s ability to engage in value-driven activities and functioning. Anna shares a bit about her story, discusses treatment options, gives great resources and highlights constructive tips for family members surrounding Emetophobia warriors. So join the conversation to learn all about the hope available and the freedom offered through recovery.

S3E113: OCRD Series III, Part I: Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) with Dr. Marla Deibler & Dr. Renae Reinardy

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 23:35:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent as she kicks off the annual OC-Related Disorders (OCRDs) Series! Nicole starts with guest experts, Dr. Marla Deibler, PsyD, & Dr. Renae Reinardy, PsyD. Together, they explore the nuances of BFRBs, discussing how these behaviors function as coping mechanisms and the importance of individualized, compassionate treatment. This episode touches on how BFRBs impact individuals and their families, touching on parenting strategies, treatment models and adult relationships. Join the conversation, as we unpack the complex nature of BFRBs, offer valuable insights, resources and a whole lot of hope!

S3E112: Advocacy: The Man Behind ‘The OCD Stories’: How Stuart Ralph Is Helping People Reclaim Their Lives

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:10:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Stuart Ralph, host of one of the top OCD podcasts, The OCD Stories. It’s the final week of OCD Awareness Month, which means Stuart is helping the fam by discussing the 4th cornerstone of awareness building: Advocacy. Stuart shares about his personal journey with OCD, developing The OCD Stories podcast available wherever you enjoy your podcasts, OCD camps and more! So join the conversation, and find out how you too can be an advocate for OCD Awareness!

S3E111: More Choices, Better Outcomes: An Intro To Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) for OCD with Dr. Pia Callesen, Ph.D. & Bronwyn Shroyer, LCSW

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 02:02:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes renowned researcher and psychologist, Dr. Pia Callesen, Ph.D., and OCD and Trauma Specialist, Bronwyn Shroyer, LCSW, to our family gathering! Pia has led to way in training and further research with the founder of Metacognitive Therapy to bring the practice of MCT to Europe and beyond! Metacognitive Therapy has proven to be highly effective treatment for OCD, but it’s also a transdiagnostic approach that can help many people suffering from a range of different disorders. Pia helps to teach Nicole and Bronwyn an introductory understanding of how this therapy works, and we’re intrigued! So join the conversation to learn more about it too, because more hope is on the horizon for our OCD warriors.

S3E110: Lived Experience: From Fear To Freedom: How Ashton Pizza Faced Their OCD & Found Purpose In Helping Others

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:12:17 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT & Mental Health Correspondent, as she continues OCD Awareness Month with the 2nd cornerstone of awareness: Lived Experience! Nicole welcomes special guest, Ashton Pizza, LMSW, to share about their story, including their autistic lived experience of OCD and C-PTSD. Learn how sharing our stories can validate, normalize and bring hope to others as we root on our warriors!

S3E109: Meds: Let's Talk About Therapy and Medication for OCD From A Psychiatrist's Perspective

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:33:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she kicks off OCD Awareness Month with a discussion on medication and it’s role in treating OCD. Nicole welcomes Dr. Stacy Greeter, MD, a pediatric and adult psychiatrist, to share her knowledge and insights into the process. Dr. Greeter emphasizes that medication decisions are personal and should be based on values, not fear. So come for wisdom and stay for the great tips, as we discuss our first cornerstone of OCD Awareness!

S3E108: Walking For Change: How One Million Steps for OCD Breaks Stigma For Our Warriors

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 22:54:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she takes this show on the road! Nicole traveled to Chicagoland this past week for the OCD Walk sponsored by OCD Midwest, an Official Affiliate of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Nicole shares about the history of the walk, honoring Denis Asselin’s advocacy in loving memory of his son through walkingwithnathaniel.org & the IOCDF. Additionally, Nicole talks to walk participants and volunteers to learn more about how we can get involved and grow this movement. So join the conversation! Because as Denis teaches us, conversation is key to this advocacy and we’re better together.

S3E107: From Surviving To Thriving: Natasha Daniels Shares Support For Parents Facing Anxiety & OCD

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:54:54 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes the creator behind AT Parenting Survival, Natasha Daniels, to our family table. Natasha describes her journey in treating anxiety and OCD, as well as becoming a global resource for parents through her books, podcasts, YouTube channel and the AT Parenting Community. Join the conversation to gain practical tips and access supportive resources for helping parents navigate OCD and anxiety with hope and resilience.

S3E106: Is Your Family Stuck In A Trap? Recovery Avoidance In OCD & Beyond with Alec Pollard, Ph.D.

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 02:31:54 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes renowned expert in OCD and anxiety, Dr. Alec Pollard, Ph.D. In this episode, Alec introduces the concept of “recovery avoidance” and offers insight and tips from his new book, When A Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment. So join this important conversation and learn what you can do to bring your family towards a healthier, more functional life!

S3E105: Breaking The Silence: The Freeing Nature of Facing Fears with Dany Grimwood

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:28:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for our Season 3 premiere with lived experience warrior, Dany Grimwood. Listen as Dany becomes a voice for many who battle OCD in silence as he shares his story. Dany details his journey of recognizing the signs of OCD, to the challenges of living with it while raising a family, and how he navigated all the ups and downs along the way. But most importantly, learn how he began to free himself from fear through treatment, speaking out and living life anyway. You won’t want to miss his great tips and all the hope, so join the conversation, family!

S2E104: Water Cooler Chats: From Struggle To Support: Transform Your OCD Experience With These Tips!

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 17:19:28 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, in the final episode of Season 2 and this summer’s Water Cooler Chats series! This episode covers tips on finding an OCD provider, a spotlight on community support, online supports groups and courses where therapists and warriors alike can learn more about OCD! OCD can be overwhelming enough, so join us for a brief overview of resources you can access today! And don’t forget to join us for the kick off of Season 3 next week!

S2E103: Water Cooler Chats: From OCD To Broadway: How Your Mind Can Stage Its Own Theatrical Production

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:14:25 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she brings the OCD Family Community our penultimate episode of Season 2! This week is guided from a listener’s question about the Feared Possible Self, also known as the FPS, as learned about in Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT)! New to OCD!? Or even I-CBT!? No worries! Nicole will catch you up to speed while explaining the striking similarities between the OCD brain and theatrical, immersive productions like Hamilton! So join the conversation wherever you enjoy your podcasts and YouTube.

S2E102: Water Cooler Chats: The 29th IOCDF Conference Recap

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 01:36:03 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she reflects on the recent 29th International OCD Conference in Orlando! Listen as she discusses the good, the bad and the ugly-- we're talking about you, humidity! Review the highlights and thoughts for future programming, but stick around for a whole lot of hope!

S2E101: Water Cooler Chats: Let’s Play “Preference or OCD!?”

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 02:36:34 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for some myth busting fun! Nicole engages in a fun game to determine the difference between preferences and intrusive thoughts or inferences of doubt in OCD! Join us as Nicole creates AI contestants to play along, while leaning into social media content creators from TikTok to determine if their sharing is a “Preference or OCD!?” Also, listen until the end to hear who our 5 giveaway winners are from OFP’s 100th episode, courtesy of our giveaway sponsor, OCD Training School!

S2E100: Binge-Worthy Episodes, Games & Giveaways, Oh My! Let’s Celebrate 100 Episodes with Patrick Morris

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 03:15:25 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we celebrate our milestone 100th episode of the OCD Family Podcast! Today, we celebrate by reminiscing about binge-worthy episodes from the past two seasons, engaging in some fun OCD-themed games with my husband Patrick, and announcing an exciting giveaway from our generous sponsor, OCD Training School. Join us for this special episode filled with gratitude, games, and amazing prizes as we mark 100 episodes together!

S2E99: Water Cooler Chats: From Tears to Triumph: Navigating OCD During Holiday Celebrations

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 03:22:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she we discusses the challenges holidays present for those with OCD and related disorders. We explore how changes in routine and societal expectations can trigger anxiety. We offer three strategies for navigating these challenges, and a practical application to own our strength and resilience. Meet us at the water cooler to learn more!

S2E98: Water Cooler Chats: Is OCD Lying About Who You Really Are? Let’s Talk SO & Gender Themed OCD!

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 05:22:51 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we talk about SO-OCD and Gender Themed Subtypes of OCD! Many people confuse this with true sexual orientation and/or gender identity. So join us as we differentiate the differences and talk about how to treat it!

S2E97: Water Cooler Chats: Is I-CBT Just Glorified Rumination?

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 03:34:48 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she takes on a listener question from our very own OCD Family Community. There’s lots of buzz about I-CBT these days, but a lot of misunderstanding also. Join Nicole as she investigates I-CBT further, and find out how I-CBT helps in the treatment of OCD!

S2E96: Water Cooler Chats: Pure O: Can Obsessions Exist Without Compulsions in OCD?

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 04:40:57 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she discussed Pure O! This controversial subtype has been discussed for many years, but what is it? Does it exist? And no matter what, what can be done to help? Come join us at the Water Cooler, fam, for quenchers like this all summer long!

S2E95: Water Cooler Chats: The Ultimate Guide To Finding An OCD Specialist

Fri, 31 May 2024 21:47:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she premieres the return of our summer series, the Water Cooler Chats! These chats are short form content meant to hydrate the OCD Family Community while we all spend more time with our families during the summertime! And our first quencher is the ultimate guide to finding the right OCD therapist for you! So come join us and check out YouTube for the return of animations!

S2E94: Combatting Stigma: Improving Mental Health Support for Military Personnel & Vets with OCD with Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D.

Fri, 24 May 2024 18:21:47 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D., to our OCD Family Community. We discuss challenges and solutions for supporting military personal and veterans with OCD. Systemic barriers and stigma, the critical role of evidence based treatment, and a whole lot of hope is discussed. Lastly, we honor all service members and vets lost to un-aliving, as we pay tribute in honor of Memorial Day in the States.

S2E93: From Desperation To Hope: Questions & Answers For Families Battling PANS & PANDAS

Sat, 18 May 2024 03:06:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she joins her return panel of experts to dive into the complexities of PANS and PANDAS. We discuss symptoms like sudden onset of OCD and tics, emerging research from Columbia University, and effective treatments such as IVIG and steroids. Panelists share personal stories, emphasize the importance of finding knowledgeable doctors, and offer practical advice for managing flares. The conversation underscores the need for increased awareness and education, providing hope and resources for families navigating these challenging disorders.

S2E92: Part II, Sensory Panel: Unlocking Hope: Approaching Sensory Experiences With A Curious Mind

Sat, 11 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back our dynamic sensory panelists. Topics include environmental influences on behavior, masking, autistic burnout and more. Additionally, we discuss the contextual nature of tics, the importance of looking at the function of our behaviors, and how sensory feedback can impact picky eating, clinical picky eating and ARFID. So join Dr. Briana Pollard, OTD, Amber Young, LMHC, Dr. Lisa Conway, Ph.D. & Dr. Max Maisel, Ph.D., as we dive into all the things and a whole lot of hope.

S2E91: Part I: Sensory Panel: How Does OCD, OT, Being Autistic, BFRBs & Tics Affect Sensory Regulation

Sat, 04 May 2024 02:06:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes a diverse panel of sensory practitioners discussing the intricate connections between sensory processing and mental health relevant to our OCD and OC-Related Disorder (OCRD) warriors. We will hear from the specialized scopes of Occupational Therapy (OT), lived Autistic experience, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) and Tics, Tourette’s Syndrome, and Just Right and Tourettic OCD. So join me and my fantastic panel of Briana Pollard, OTD, Amber Young, LMHC, Lisa Conway, Ph.D., and Max Maisel, Ph.D., as we build a foundation for understanding sensory regulation and more!

S2E90: Rumination-Focused ERP: A Game Changing Approach to OCD Treatment with Michael J. Greenberg, Ph.D.

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:50:00 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Dr. Michael J. Greenberg to our family table! Explore how this integrative treatment shifts from traditional Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) therapy to support OCD warriors in gaining freedom from OCD. This conversation covers a vast array of CBT and psychoanalytic strategies for stopping rumination. Also, we discuss disgust based OCD, value driven language and it’s impact on treatment, Misophonia and more! So join the conversation, because we’re opening our stance to a new horizon of possibilities!

S2E89: Two Truths & A Lie: OCD Edition (Nobody Puts Taylor in a Corner)

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:21:00 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she is joined by Alie Garza, LCSW, and Madison @obsessivelystrong to play some riveting rounds of Two Truths & A Lie! We start with the ice breakers like any good family does, and then we up the ante to figure out which compulsions are true and which compulsions are false! So come join the fun! Because laughing at OCD’s expense with understanding and empathy are great ways to support our loved ones, learn more and alleviate tension. So what are you waiting for!? Let’s play!

S2E88: Exposed: The Life Changing Benefits of Facing Your Fears for IBS & OCD with Dr. Melissa Hunt, Ph.D.

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 22:26:00 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Dr. Melissa Hunt, Ph.D. to our family table. As we explore the gut-brain connection, Dr. Hunt helps us focus on the relationship between IBS & OCD. Additionally, we discuss how different cleaning compulsions can impact our risk for serious infection, autoimmune disease, and imbalance in our microbiome. Lastly, we learn how avoidance and safety behaviors can impact both the gut and brain, even when it comes to restrictive eating or elimination diets. But there’s a lot hope, fam! So join the discussion, as we expose links and learn about the life changing benefits of facing our fears.

S2E87: School Refusal: When OCD Makes Your World Impossibly Small with Dina Scolan, LCPC

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:49:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Dina Scolan, LCPC, to our family table. Dina is the Program Director for The OCD & Anxiety Center in the Greater Chicago area, United States. Dina brings expertise and a 3 pronged plan to help families battling school refusal conquer avoidance and re-engage in value driven lives.

S2E86: Roleplays & Raps, Let's Learn About That with Amanda Petrik-Gardner, LCPC

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:26:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Amanda Petrik-Gardner, LCPC, back to our family table! This episode is all about applying what we learned last week about our Feared Possible Self (FPS) using I-CBT..So join us for a role play and some game time! Because Amanda and I break down different concepts with a rap or two, and you won’t want to miss it!

S2E85: Feared Possible Self v. Real Self: How I-CBT Helps to Rebuild Trust with Amanda Petrik-Gardner, LCPC

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 03:53:02 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes OCD expert and lived experience warrior, Amanda Petrik-Gardner, LCPC, to our family table. Amanda is a skilled clinician, trainer and presenter who actively consults and shares clinically-relevant content through social media and conferences that help other warriors and practitioners alike have a better understanding of OCD, Obsessive Compulsive-Related Disorders (OCRDs) and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). Today, we’re examining a deeper look into some meaty Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) concepts as we examine the meaning of the feared possible self and real self. So join the conversation! Because this learning can make a big impact in your OCD warriors’ treatment journey.

S2E84: Girl Power: Celebrating Women Who Use Their Platform To Bring Hope

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 03:49:27 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, and celebrate fierce women during Women's History Month that are using their platforms to spread awareness about OCD. Nicole provides commentary on multiple interviews with different celebrities, relating content back to evidence based practices and the hope that's grounded in research. Join the conversation, fam! It a quick, but fun one!

S283: Beyond Reflection: I-CBT’s Approach to Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) with Margaret McCall, LPC

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:04:19 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for a spotlight on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). BDD is one of the OC-Related Disorders, and the BDD fam are our sisters of another mister. So we are doing what the family does best, and being there for each other. And as we revisit this topic, which isn’t the first and won’t be the last, we are shedding light on the treatment application that I-CBT can offer. If you’re new to learning about Inferenced-Based CBT, or I-CBT, come learn with us! Or if you are learning I-CBT but get stuck in how it can apply to BDD, then you’re in the right place! So join Nicole as she learns more from OCD and BDD expert, Margaret McCall, LPC.

S2E82: The Bully That Is Perinatal OCD: Raising Awareness and Fostering Hope with Gina Abbondante, LCSW

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 23:41:50 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Gina Abbondante, LCSW, to our family table. Gina joins to share about a common subtype of OCD that can show up anywhere between pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. This subtype can affect more than biological caregivers, and it can manifest is some pretty cruel ways. So come join our conversation, because raising awareness and learning is half the battle!

S2E81: Recognizing The Universality of OCD & A Hope That Doesn’t Discriminate with Saraa Lee, LCSW

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 01:08:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Saraa D. Lee, LCSW to our family table. Saraa is an OCD and Trauma Specialist out of Soul Spa Psychotherapy, as well as a Clinical Supervisor for NOCD. Saraa shares her story of being both a practitioner and a lived experience warrior. Listen as she shares about the universality of how and where OCD strikes, strategies for embracing the big feelings and creating safety for all the family to access treatment. Additionally, Nicole celebrate Black History Month, recognizing the inspiration, strength, beauty and color that the Black community brings to our family.

S2E80: Relationship OCD: Choosing Your Imperfect 7 with Patrick Morris

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 05:10:00 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes her love and handsome hubs, Patrick Morris, back to our family table. With the recent passage of Valentine’s Day, they are discussing this commercialized love week and revisiting their conversation around the common subtype of Relationship OCD (ROCD). With the emerging understanding of Inference-Based CBT for the treatment of OCD, join Nicole and Patrick as they consider how perfectionism fuels the core of ROCD. And then stick around to hear from the Morris kiddos regarding some of their thoughts on love.

S2E79: When OCD Leaves An Impression: Honoring the Strengths & Reframing the Dents in the Family System with Jon Hershfield, LMFT

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:51:54 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we welcome Jon Hershfield, LMFT, to our family table. Jon is well known leader in the OCD treatment field and broader community, and today he’s here for you, fam! Amongst many helpful books, presentations, and interviews Jon has participated in, he has written a book called When A Family Member Has OCD, which is particularly pertinent to us, fam! So join us while we highlight some helpful nuggets from that book, dispel some common OCD myths, play a few rounds of Never Have I Ever - OCD Edition courtesy of some help from ChatGPT, and share top recommendations for family members and warriors with lived experience battling OCD.

S2E78:Between A Rock & A Hard Place: Erika McCoy’s Story of Lived Experience & Hope

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:01:40 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes International OCD Foundation (IODCF) Advocate, Erika McCoy, to our family table. Erika shares a candid overview of her history living with OCD and trauma. Her honesty and vulnerability is gift to help others suffering to know they’re not alone. Additionally, she’s gathered blades of hope and created a vibrant grassroots advocacy that has bloomed into the international space. So come join us for some fierce courage, battle and hope, because Erika’s story is amazing and I can’t wait for you to hear more.

S2E77: Addressing Taboo OCD Themes with I-CBT with Catherine Goldhouse, LICSW

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:12:36 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she invites Catherine Goldhouse, LICSW, to our family table! Today is all about taboo themes that OCD can create to torture sufferers and loved ones. Join us as we explore how Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers an effective treatment option, hope and relief. And learn some practical ways to understand and apply these ideas in real time. So what are you waiting for? Let's do this!

S2E76: Crowded Relationships: Learning to Break Up with OCD When It Intrudes on Intimate Relationships with Dr. Michelle Witkin, Ph.D. & Dr. Josh Spitalnick, Ph.D.

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:43:37 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she highlights intimate relationships and how OCD can crash the party. Nicole welcomes esteemed guests, Dr. Michelle Witkin, Ph.D., and Dr. Josh Spitalnick, Ph.D., as we address some of the unique and varied needs that come up for partners and spouses when loved ones are suffering from OCD. But not only will we chat about struggles, we share about a whole lot of hope available for folks inadvertently courting OCD. So join the discussion! And learn about tips and resources available for you, fam!

S2E75: Shifting What We Discuss When It Comes to Disgust OCD with Rich Gallagher, LMFT

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 22:33:26 +0000

Join you host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent as she welcomes Rich Gallagher, LMFT, to our family table! The topic today is about disgust, particularly when intrusive thoughts or obsessional doubts feel distressing because of disgust. While this is a fairly common OCD presentation, it's a tricky area to treat. Join us to learn why, as Rich helps to introduce his Mastery Approach to addressing disgust based themes. Rich utilizes the findings in research with his own lived experience of OCD and as an OCD Specialist. So come learn with us! Because there's more hope on the horizon for the OCD Family Community!

S2E74: The Family Dance: Learning New Moves To Help Your Loved One with OCD with Dr. Christine D'Urso, Ph.D.

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:28:28 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Dr. Christine D'Urso of the Northwell Health OCD Center to our family gathering. It's a new year, and we're talking all about the family dance and how we can tackle something we call Family Accommodation. Christine is a leader in this area, and she's here to share all her practical tips to help unify the family and crush OCD. So join the conversation! Because there's a whole lot of help available to you and your loved ones.

S2E73: The Power of Seeing: Increasing Visibility and Taking Inclusive Postures That Expand Hope For All with Erin Nghe, LCSW, and Mila Konomos

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:05:06 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Erin Nghe, LCSW, and Mila Konomos from OCD Set Free to our family table. Together, Erin and Mila have created a social media presence for OCD Set Free that lives out a mission of inclusivity and hope for all sufferers of OCD. Erin and Mila discuss the importance of representation and promoting safety as one of the few bi-racial teams creating content around OCD and Related Disorders. Join the conversation to learn how we can embrace and promote visibility, further extending hope for not only our OCD warriors, but for you, fam.

S2E72: Shifting Attention to the Present: Bringing Hope for our OCD Warriors with Carl Robbins, LCPC

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 23:19:42 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she resumes our conversation with special guest expert, Carl Robbins, LCPC. Carl and Nicole expand the conversation started in Season 2, Episode 71, and Carl brings many helpful exercises and analogies to help the OCD Family Community better understand the role of imaginal absorption in OCD. Carl illuminates and supports his sharing with the backing of Inference-Based CBT, an evidence based practice for the treatment of OCD. So join the conversation, fam! Because there's a lot to learn and so much hope available for our OCD warriors.

S2E71: Understanding The Role of Dissociation and Imaginal Absorption in OCD with Carl Robbins, LCPC

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:22:37 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes the infamous Carl Robbins, LCPC, to our family community! Carl is an accomplished teacher, trainer, therapist and consultant, who is additionally credited with introducing the US treatment scene to Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or I-CBT. So come join the conversation, fam, because we’re talking about dissociation and how imaginal absorption is pretty key for those suffering from OCD.

S2E70: Ho-Ho-Holiday Extravaganza with Patrick Morris

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 05:48:03 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back her handsome hubs, Patrick Morris. After growing popularity of last year's holiday BONUS episode, Nicole and Patrick are back to share some holiday fun and learning about OCD! They will play games, including a riveting game against Chat GPT! So join in on the fun, because it's a ho-ho-hoot!

S2E69: OCRD Series II, Part V: Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD): Ask the Expert with Dr. Anthony Pinto, Ph.D.

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 01:31:58 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back Dr. Anthony Pinto, Ph.D. to our family table. Dr. Pinto is the renowned researcher and top authority on Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder, or OCPD. Dr. Pinto joined the fam during last year's OCRD series to help provide better understanding and hope for OCPD warriors and their loved ones. Join us as we take on questions from loved ones, sufferers, and practitioners alike! Because there's still more awareness and hope to offer, and you can help!

S2E68: OCRD Series II, Part IV: Misophonia: A Case for an Emerging OCRD with Dr. Rebecca Schneider, Ph.D.

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:43:56 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Dr. Rebecca Schneider, Ph.D., to our OCD family table. Today we are talking all about Misophonia, which is an emerging area of research that has been mostly closely tied to OCD-Related Disorders, or OCRDs. So this is a perfect topic for Part IV of my OCRD series, because so many folks are looking for help and hope for the Misophonia warriors in their lives. So join the conversation! Because we have a lot of foundational ground to cover, and our esteemed guest really is leading the way.

S2E67: OCRD Series II, Part III: PANS, PANDAS & Lyme, Oh My!

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 04:50:17 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes a panel of fierce advocates to our OCD Family table. We are joined today by the Executive Director and Founder of the PANDAS Network, Diana Pohlman, mother to 2 lived experience warriors in Lindsey Forsyth, a lived experience warrior turned change maker, Brittany Goff, LCSW-C, and the compassionate Director of the Center for Collaborative Healing, expert Angela Henry, LCSW. The panel overviews what PANS and PANDAS are, why they are the not-so-appreciated brother of different mother to OCD, and how Lyme’s Disease has joined this unpleasant crowd in symptom presentation along with other tick borne illnesses. We are honored to hear personal journeys of hardship AND hope, and we review lots of great resources. So come learn with us, because we’re better together.

S2E66: OCRD Series II, Part II: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) & Social Media: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly with Robyn Stern, LCSW

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 21:21:25 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT & Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes BDD and OCD Specialist, and lived experience warrior, Robyn Stern, LCSW, to the OCD Family Community. Robyn has done a lot of dynamic work around raising awareness and advocating for more research and resources for folks suffering from BDD. In this episode, we look specifically at how social media can prey upon a BDD sufferers worst fears. But it’s not realistic to abstain from Social Media in this digital age. So Robyn discusses the importance of establishing healthy boundaries with Social Media, recognizing the filtered “reality” that people post, and the responsibility of folks with a platform being honest or transparent about their image. Nicole takes us on a stroll down memory lane of Social Media, dating apps and filters. And we discuss how reality tv can impact public perception. Intrigued to learn more!? I hope you are! Because when we learning more leads to greater understanding and greater hope.

S2E65: OCRD Series II, Part I: Talking Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) with Ruth Golomb, LCPC

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 21:31:02 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Ruth Golomb, M.Ed., LCPC, BFRB and OCD Specialist, to our family table for Part I of our 2nd Annual OCD-Related Disorder (OCRD) Series! Ruth is an accomplished author, practitioner, and she serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for the TLC Foundation for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors. And today we're talking all about what BFRB's are, approaches to treatment, and how they impact the fam and loved ones of OCRD warriors. So join the conversation! Because not only is there a lot of helpful learning, but there's lots of HOPE too.

S2E64: When Fiction Trumps Fact: Learning Not To Follow OCD’s Yellow Brick Road with Katie Marrotte, LCSW

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 02:59:34 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes lived experience warrior, Katie Marrotte, LCSW, to the OCD Family Community. Katie shares her journey of learning about OCD after battling with terminal doubt around her sexuality and other important values. Katie describes her struggle to understand what was happening in her brain, the treatment she sought, and how ultimately it inspired her to become an OCD Specialist. Katie also shares about her experience being a foremother of I-CBT, leading to further dissemination of this evidence-based therapy to the United States and International Treatment Community. So join the conversation, because Katie’s sharing is a gift and we are here for it!

S2E63: All My Rural Ladies: How to Grow and Access Treatment In Remote Areas

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 05:29:02 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes 3 OCD specialists from the great state of Montana. Kelli Smith, LCPC, Tricia Cooper, LCPC and Kyrie Russ, LCPC, discuss some of challenges facing small cities or rural areas, both for practitioners and clients alike. Nicole and this Montana crew discuss challenges with access to training, treatment, waitlists and more. So join the conversation! And learn how we can create hope, even if we’re just one person.

S2E62: Keeping Us In The Loop When It Comes To Scrupe with Justin Hughes, LPC

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 23:52:01 +0000

It's #ocdawarenessweek, fam! Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Justin Hughes, LPC to our family table. The topic for this week is Scrupulosity OCD, which really zooms into when mental health intersects faith or morality. Nicole and Justin broadly define "scrupe" before diving into a whole host of struggles this presents for OCD sufferers and their community. So join the conversation, because we're learning how to partner with community partners and distinguish faith or moral issues from OCD.

S2E61: Understanding How Obsessions Are Key When It Comes To OCD V. GAD with Mike Heady, LCPC

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 01:31:37 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back special guest, Mike Heady, LCPC. Last week, we started a conversation on better understanding and differentiating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) from OCD. But the conversation emerged into a greater conversation about how we define obsessions and why that is key to understanding the difference. Mike shares with the OCD Family Community how understanding inferential confusion, a mechanism described within the Inference-Based CBT treatment model, has transformed his understanding between obsessional worry and relevant worry. Curious to hear more!? Join the conversation!

S2E60: What's the Difference Between Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and OCD with Mike Heady, LCPC

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:42:38 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back return guest, Mike Heady, LCPC. Mike joins the OCD Family Community to talk more about his journey in understanding the difference between Generalized Anxiety Disorder and OCD based on research. Nicole holds a different perspective, but nothing says family like disagreement, right!? Ha! So join us and weigh in regarding what you think! Because communicating about why and how we conceptualize GAD or OCD can really help to inform treatment considerations.

S2E59: Part II: Medication Hot Topics Take On Psychedelics & More with Dr. Ryan Vidrine, M.D.

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 02:26:40 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back Psychiatrist and OCD Specialist, Dr. Ryan Vidrine, MD. for Part II of our medication conversation. Ryan graciously shares his thoughts on some hot topics, including differential diagnostic considerations for psychosis and other mental health disorders, as well as sharing the emerging research around psychedelics in the treatment of different mental health disorders. Additionally, Nicole and Ryan share in a discussion around other treatments that quench for OCD, including Inference-Based CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention. So join us for Part II, fam, because there’s always a seat at the table for you.

S2E58: Part I: To Medicate or Not To Medicate, That Is The Question with Dr. Ryan Vidrine, M.D.

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:00:37 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Psychiatrist and OCD Specialist, Dr. Ryan Vidrine, MD, to our family gathering! During Part I or this two part series on medication support and it's role in the treatment of OCD, Nicole and Ryan discuss some common questions and concerns related to taking medication, fears and establishing expectations when it comes to our OCD warriors. So join the conversation! Because this foundation will prepare us for a broader conversation in Part II about some of the hotter topics and how health-related issues like insomnia can impact our mental health.

S2E57: When Mama Bear Takes On Fear & OCD with Kim Vincenty

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 21:52:16 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT & Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Mama Bear Extraordinaire and IOCDF Advocate, Kim Vincenty, to our family table. Kim shares about her journey as a mother trying to support her son with OCD. Kim describes their journey from his youth through adulthood, as well as how she fell in love with the OCD community of warriors. Kim founded the non-profit, JACK MHA, to help continue her advocacy work. She is the recipient of this year's Hero Award for her invaluable impact, so join us to hear more!

S2E56: Forging the I-CBT Path within the Treatment Landscape for OCD with Frederick Aardema, Ph.D.

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:49:40 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Dr. Frederick Aardema, Ph.D. to the OCD Family Community. Most notedly, Fred is one of the Co-Founders of Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), along with the late Dr. Kieron O’Connor, Ph.D. Nicole and Fred discuss the culmination of how I-CBT came to be, what it is and more. So join the conversation, family! Because Fred not only gifted his time to bring greater awareness and understanding of I-CBT, but he also spilled some tea on a personal level that leaves us knowing one another just a bit better.

S2E55: When OCD Is Running An Open Tab with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) with Dr. Patrick McGrath, Ph.D.

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:13:27 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, in the Season 2 Premiere of OCD Family Podcast. Nicole welcomes Dr. Patrick McGrath, Chief Clinical Officer for NOCD, to our family table for a chat about Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and OCD. The discussion is framed to support loved ones and chosen families as they support their OCD and SUD sufferers. Nicole and Patrick discuss tips for practitioners too. So join the conversation, because it’s family time.

S1E54: Water Cooler Chats: "Check, Please," & Other Mental Compulsions

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 04:13:10 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for the final Water Cooler Chat of the summer! This week, Nicole discusses the tricky, sticky nature of mental compulsions. She reviews the 3 treatments that quench from earlier this season, further applying their evidenced-based power to OCD. Join us to learn more!

S1E53: Water Cooler Chats: Celebrating One Year Together

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 03:12:11 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she celebrates the one year mark with the OCD Family Community. Nicole overviews Season 1, lessons learned from the Water Cooler and what we can look forward to for the Season 2 Premiere. So join the conversation or watch over on YouTube.

S1E52: Water Cooler Chats: When Hot Girl Summer Meets BFRBs

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:29:55 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for another chat around the water cooler! This week, Nicole is talking about BFRBs in the summertime! If you aren’t familiar with Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), consider this a special invitation to learn more! Because Nicole’s guess is that the OCD Family Community runs into this OCD-Related Disorder more often than folks realize! So join the conversation! It’s a brief, yet broad overview to bring awareness, resources and support to our BFRB and OCD Family community!

S1E51: The International OCD Foundation's 28th Annual Conference Recap

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 01:44:21 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she unpacks this year's IOCDF Annual Conference. She is joined by special guest and handsome hubs, Patrick Morris. Patrick attended his first ever OCD conference, and he shares some of the highs and lows from their recent trip. So join the conversation, fam, and learn how this recap turned into re-crap on our return home.

S1E50: Water Cooler Chats: Exploring Imposter Syndrome

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:05:40 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she dishes with the OCD Family Community on all things Imposter Syndrome. While this was intended to be published during the 28th International OCD Conference in San Francisco, CA, some technical and logistical difficulties presented a delay. To hear more about that, check out S1E51 for our conference recap! There’s quite a story that explains the delay! Ha!

S1E49: Water Cooler Chats: Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:27:05 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for another chat around the Water Cooler! This week we’re talking about Pride for our LGBTQIA+ OCD fam and loved ones! We talk about the history of Pride, particular stressors that the queer community can experience, mental health and of course, OCD! Please note that there is a trigger warning for this episode, as many of the facts and stats around the history and current reality for the LGBTQIA+ community include violence as well as other sensitive triggers. Please note that this is not therapy, and please follow up with a mental health or medical professional if you need help.

S1E48: Water Cooler Chats: Congested Intersections

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 01:19:29 +0000

Welcome back, OCD Family Community! Today we take quite the trek to the Water Cooler as we chat about congested intersections and how they impact OCD. It's an important conversation that have talked and will continue to explore during our family chats. So come carpool with me as we journey this road together!

S1E47: Water Cooler Chats: Medication Support

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 20:21:51 +0000

Hey there, OCD Family Community! We are continuing our exploration of treatments that quench OCD with Medication Support. Do you have to take meds to treat OCD? Join the conversation to learn more! Also, please remember that I'm not a doctor and this is not medical or mental health treatment. But check IOCDF's medication guidance for better support in advocating for you or your OCD and OCD-Related Warrior's proper medication. As always, you can find links and resources at ocdfamilypodcast.com on this episode's blog, or click on the link if you're watching via YouTube.

S1E46: Water Cooler Chats: What is I-CBT?

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 03:29:02 +0000

Hey there, OCD Family Community! The Summer Series is continuing on with a timely Water Cooler Chat about I-CBT. I-CBT stands for Inferenced-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and it’s another Evidenced-Based Treatment for OCD. If you’ve been around our family gathering for awhile, you’ve heard us chat about I-CBT and ERP quite a bit. It can be hard to wrap your mind around, particularly for family coming from an exposure background. So join me for a story about I-CBT, and check out the links on the website to learn more.

S1E45: Water Cooler Chats: What is ERP?

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:15:46 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she shares about her go-to treatment options for OCD by starting with an overview of Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, or ERP. For newer fam, this is a very broad overview. But you can check out more information regarding ERP at ocdfamilypodcast.com on this episode’s blog. This podcast is not therapy, but there is a lot of hope with the right treatment options. So join us! And I am giving my Thank You Giveaway update. So make sure you check it out!

S1E44: Summer Series Premiere: Water Cooler Chats

Sat, 27 May 2023 04:23:36 +0000

Welcome to the Water Cooler Chats, OCD Family Podcast’s Summer Series, of brief shorts to give the OCD Family Community continued support and rehydration as we continue to support our loved ones and chosen family battling OCD and OCD-Related Disorders. Also, check out the video podcast new on Youtube.

S1E43: A Celebration Of Lessons Learned

Sat, 20 May 2023 04:21:18 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back her handsome hubs, Patrick Morris. Together, Nicole and Patrick discuss lessons learned from Season 1 of the OCD Family Podcast before launching into the Summer Series: Water Cooler Chats. Nicole and Patrick discuss OCD, ERP and I-CBT through some games and trivia, as we celebrate and share a laugh or two with our OCD Family Community.

S1E42: Ginger Ails: Two Redheads Taking on Fiery Topics & OCD

Fri, 12 May 2023 22:32:57 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Social Media Influencer, @obsessivelystrong, Madison Marie! Madison is an OCD Advocate turned graduate student who is learning from her journey with OCD to create more awareness and understanding in the Mental Health community. She creates informational graphics, posts and reels about the what OCD really is, addressing taboo subjects and/or themes, and educating folks about Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inferenced-Based CBT (I-CBT) on Instagram, Tiktok and Etsy.. So join the OCD Family Community as these 2 redheads discuss hot topics, like when ERP can go too far, I-CBT, psychosis, and Harm OCD themes v. various forms of ideation. We even throw in a few facts about Gingers, so join us for a bit of levity as well.

S1E41: To Sustain Or Change: A Chat With My Mother-In-Law On Scrupulous OCD

Fri, 05 May 2023 23:09:44 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back Debbie Pelissero Morris, LMFT. Debbie joined the OCD Family Community last week to discuss her experience of OCD and Emetophobia, and she graces the fam with her presence once more to talk in depth about her Religious Scrupulosity OCD. Whether you, your loved one and chosen family has dealt with this subtype of OCD or not, we are reminded that OCD can impact OCD Sufferers in a myriad of value-driven areas of their life. So join our conversation! Because Debbie’s candor and vulnerability is worth honoring, and I can’t wait for you to hear more.

S1E40: Emetophobia, OCD, My Mother-In-Law & Me

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:16:23 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes her mother-in-law, Debbie Pelissero Morris, to the OCD Family Community. After sharing a story or two like any good family members do, we discuss the how Emetophobia and OCD first presented itself in Debbie's life, and we skim the surface regarding Scrupulous and Existential OCD themes. Lastly, we start a conversation on treatment: To go or not to go? That is the question! So join us as we springboard this important conversation, and keep an ear out for next week too-- because Debbie will graciously return to share her story about her quest for truth and certainty.

S1E39: The Incredible Overlap Between Eating Disorder & OCD with Dr. Jenna DiLossi, PsyD

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:46:33 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Dr. Jenna DiLossi, PsyD, to our OCD Family table. We are dishing up a conversation about the incredible overlap of Eating Disorders (ED) when it comes to OCD, anxiety and more. Jenna shares her insights as an OCD expert, as well as an Eating Disorder Specialist. Join as we learn about how a malnourished brain can mimic OC symptoms, the staggering stats around co-occurring OCD and other comorbidities, and real talk about some of the functional differences and prevalence between more classically understood ED, Binge Eating Disorder and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).

S1E38: Part III: Spilling the Tea on Autism & OCD with Dr. Jeremy Shuman, PsyD.

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:01:40 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she concludes Part III on her miniseries about Autism & OCD with the knowledgable Dr. Jeremy Shuman, PsyD. Nicole and Jeremy discuss some of the edgier and more controversial aspects of this intersection, including how Autism can function as a precursor for OCD, the controversy of autistic females being under diagnosed, masking vs. flexibility and broad autistic phenotypes. What happens when you really need support, but you can mask or demonstrate a capacity to achieve neuro-normative norms? We discuss all this and more, but it’s not a party without you. So join us, and let’s all learn more together!

S1E37: Part II: ABA and CBT for Autistic Folks: Is It Harmful or Helpful?

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 15:57:23 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back Dr. Jeremy Shuman, PsyD, for Part II of this 3 part series on Autism & OCD. Today’s episode is all about taking a closer look at Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In Part I, Dr. Shuman provided a foundation for neurodiversity-affirming therapeutic approaches to mental health through a phenomenological lens for our autistic OCD Family Community. This week, we’re looking at the medical model’s first line treatment of ABA and the OCD experts’ gold standards of Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). But even more broadly, we will zoom out to explore CBT as a whole. So what do you think: Is it harmful or helpful? We encourage you to join the discussion, because your conclusions might just surprise you.

S1E36: Part 1: Building A Foundation For Neuro-Affirming Approaches To Autism & OCD

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:31:09 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Dr. Jeremy Shuman, PsyD, to our family table! This week we're starting a 3 part series with Dr. Shuman on the important topic of Autism & OCD. In today's episode, we will be laying a foundation for understanding neuro-affirming therapeutic approaches with particular focus on the phenomenology of Autism and OCD. So join the conversation! Because not only is it helpful, but it's so important to understand how we ALL matter. No matter our neurotype, our experience matters. And you are not alone.

S1E35: When Trauma Entangles with OCD with Bronwyn Shroyer, LCSW

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 19:11:44 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she's joined by Bronwyn Shroyer, LCSW. Bronwyn is an OCD expert, a lead trainer and consultant for Inference-Based CBT, and an EMDR Certified Therapist. Bronwyn utilizes her clinical experience, knowledge and lived experience of both OCD and PTSD to help the OCD Family Community better understand the tricky nature of trauma entangling with OCD. So join the conversation and come learn more, because we're better together.

S1E34: There's Light at the End of the Tunnel with Jon Teller

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:07:06 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes OCD Warrior and Ph.D. Candidate, Jon Teller, to the OCD Family Community. Jon shares his story of how OCD impacted his journey, resulting in various different experiences with higher levels of care. OCD came in strong, but Jon prevails.. And his story not only elicits hope, but it empowers others suffering from OCD to see the light available at the end of all of our tunnels. And as we will learn, Jon will continue to make waves and shape the impact he has on OCD for the betterment of OCD Warriors everywhere. So come hear more, because you won’t want to miss this conversation!

S1E33: Shifting from ERP to I-CBT with Kristina Orlova, LMFT

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:55:22 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes OCD expert, podcast host of The OCD Whisperer and author, Kristina Orlova, LMFT, to the OCD Family Community. Explore with us the struggles and advantages to speaking two different evidence-based languages when it comes to the treatment of OCD. Learn more about creating a shift from an ERP mindset to an I-CBT understanding if you feel like I-CBT might be a good fit for you or your loved one. And always, stick around for a double dose of hope. Because whether we’re talking about I-CBT or ERP, there’s HOPE for your loved one and this family!

S1E32: Back to the Basics with Dr. Jesse Spiegel

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:19:01 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she goes back to the basics in supporting loved ones and chosen family of OCD sufferers. She welcomes Dr. Jesse Spiegel to the family table, as we discuss support, goals and resources for OCD treatment with an extra helping of hope for parents, partners and loved ones. Come join the conversation to learn more.

S1E31: Part V: Growing Our OCD Treatment Family Tree with Erin Nghe, LCSW, and Bianca Simmons, LPC

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 02:19:14 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she presents Part V of the Finding Unity In Diversity: Exploring Treatment Intersectionality Series. This week she welcomes co-creators of ERP Kaleidoscope, a Networking Membership Association for BIPOC individuals living with OCD and BIPOC therapist who treat OCD and OCD-Related Disorders. Join the conversation because we're here to discuss how we can expand the OCD Treatment Family Tree.

S1E30: Part IV: When Living Authentically Isn't Safe: An Exploration on How Intersectionality Evidences Itself Between and Within Marginalized Communities with Katie Munday

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:01:49 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she continues with Part IV of the Finding Unity In Diversity: Exploring Treatment Intersectionality Series. This week, she welcomes special guest, Katie Munday, to talk about their experience as an Autistic person with OCD and ADHD. Additionally, Katie shares about how their experience as a trans non-binary person has further challenged their safety in being their authentic self. Katie's story is powerful, so join our conversation! Because with the pain and isolation also comes hope, and we are better together.

S1E29: Part III: Justice-Based Treatment: Reinforcing Hope Instead of Stigma in the Theories and Treatment of OCD in the LGBTQIA+ Community with Dr. Caitlin Pinciotti, Ph.D.

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:01:59 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Dr. Caitlin Pinciotti, Ph.D. to the OCD Family Community. In Part III of this dynamic series, we discuss how the treatment of SO-OCD and Gender-themed OCD can negatively reinforce minority stress and harm in the LGBTQIA+ community. We invite you to join the conversation and learn more because we truly are better together.

S1E28: Part II: The Art of Advocacy Becoming Policy with Niketa Calame-Harris

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:09:24 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she continues with Part II of her series, Finding Unity in Diversity: Exploring Treatment Intersectionality. This episode welcomes superstar guest, Niketa Calame-Harris, as she discusses her experience with turning advocacy into policy. Niketa is known for her expansive works, including starring as the original voice in Disney's, The Lion King, as Young Nala. Come join the conversation to learn how Niketa has mastered the art of advocacy becoming policy and you can too!

S1E27: Part I: Help Wanted: Bringing More Awareness and Inclusive Treatment to BIPOC Communities with Shaun Flores

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:18:39 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she kicks off a new series, Unity in Diversity: Exploring Treatment Intersectionality. Part I welcome the International OCD Foundation's newest advocate, Shaun Flores, as the OCD Family Community discusses the need for more awareness, representation and inclusive treatment for BIPOC or BAME communities. Shaun is breaking down stigmas and serving up some hope, and we really hope you'll be a part of the conversation.

S1E26: A Family Affair: Discussing the Road So Far and What's Ahead

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 04:57:49 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she is joined by her own family in a little review session about OCD. With continued growth in this OCD Family Community, understanding what OCD is, what the treatment options are and where's we're headed next is so important. For more seasoned fam, join us too! Because you know anytime kids are being recorded, uncertainty abounds. So let's get started!

S1E25: When Comorbidities Crash the Party: A Look at OCD, Eating Disorder and Bipolar

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:42:30 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she is joined by lived experience OCD Warrior, Brooke Miller. Brooke is currently Smashing Stigmas as she infuses continued purpose into the painful journey she has experienced with OCD and co-occurring mental health disorders. So join the conversation, OCD Family Community, and learn more about how this crowded party doesn’t define Brooke, you, me or our loved ones.

S1E24: Navigating Higher Levels of Care with Alie Garza

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:01:22 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she kicks off the New Year with return guest, Alie Garza, MSW. Alie shares more about her experience with residential treatment for OCD. Our glimpse into her process helps the OCD Family Community in gaining some perspective regarding what treatment looks like, the challenges endured and the difficult, sacred journey of what happens next after stepping down from a higher level of care. Alie still brings her warmth and humor, and she shares a bit more about her advocacy as a co-creator for the popular Instagram account, Bad Bitches, Bad Anxiety.

S1E23: The Rising of the Fall with Alie Garza

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:53:38 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she gives Alie Garza, MSW, a big OCD Family Community welcome! In addition to being one of the content co-creators of the popular Instagram account, Bad Bitches, Bad Anxiety, Alie is an OCD Warrior who is honoring us with her journey from living her life to living the hell that OCD portrayed it could be. Alie shares the subtle, yet layered ways in which OCD bent the possibilities of truth that ultimately led her to residential treatment. Harm and Health OCD are discussed, religious trauma and more. And keep an ear out, because she'll be back next week to share how treatment impacted her and where she is now.

S1E22: Micah's Wishlist: 8 Things I Wish My Parents Had Known

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:00:43 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she joins Micah Howe this holiday season. Micah is a mental health advocate who suffers with OCD, depression, and hoarding disorder. One of his deepest passions is to help parents and loved ones of those who battle with OCD better understand the world from a sufferer's perspective. Join us as he unpacks this really powerful wishlist to further help the OCD Family Community in their journeys to love and support our OCD and OCD-Related Disorder warriors.

S1E21: I-CBT Treatment At A Glance with Mike Heady, LCPC

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:42:03 +0000

Join Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she continues the discussion with Mike Heady, LCPC, regarding how I-CBT can be applied in treatment. This glance provides a broad overview to some of the key tenants of I-CBT in practice, as well as some helpful resources to support the OCD Family Community in our continued learning.

S1E20: An Introduction to Inference-Based CBT with Mike Heady, LCPC

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:54:23 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we learn about Inference-Based CBT with our special guest, Mike Heady, LCPC. The OCD Family Community has made reference to I-CBT before, but what is this framework and what does it have to do with OCD? As it turns out, it's an additional evidenced based framework that can treat OCD, and it's been around for decades as well. But it's more recent emergence of use in the US has made this "new" theory garner questions and confusion for some. So join the conversation, because we're going to break it down and ultimately learn that there's more hope available in the treatment of OCD.

S1E19: BONUS Ho-Ho-Holiday Episode

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 04:53:20 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back her handsome hubs, Patrick, for a special holiday episode of OCD Family Podcast. This episode will focus on some tips and strategies for varying ERP work during the holiday season, which can be stressful even in the best of circumstances. So join us, as we laugh a little and play a few holiday games too!

S1E18: Part V: Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) with Dr. Anthony Pinto. Ph.D.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 23:52:52 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she completes our first OCD Related Disorder Series with Part V on Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder. She hosts Dr. Anthony Pinto, Ph.D., International Expert, as we learn more about OCPD, how it's diagnosed, treated and more. You won't want to miss out on this Series finale, as it's more prevalent than most people realize. Come join the conversation and learn more! There's always a seat at the table for you.

S1E17: Part IV: Hoarding Disorder: What Can We Do?

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:51:32 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she talks with Hoarding and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder expert, Gabrielle Faggella, LISW-S, ACSW. For Part IV of the OCD Related Disorder Series, we will discuss many aspects regarding hoarding behavior and Hoarding Disorder, as well as treatment strategies and hope for families with loved ones suffering with this sometimes deadly disorder.

S1E16: Part III: Emetophobia Panel: The Fear of Vomiting

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:18:07 +0000

Welcome back to Part III of the OCD Related Disorder Series on the OCD Family Podcast. Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we discuss Emetophobia with our expert panel including Barb Benson, MA, LPC, and Dr. Nicole Bosse, Ph.D. Join the conversation as we learn together and raise awareness regarding triggers, treatment strategies and more.

S1E15: Part II: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) with Chris Trondsen, LMFT, APCC, & Liz Trondsen

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:26:34 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she continues her OCD-Related Disorders Series with the OCD Family Community. In Part II, Nicole interviews IOCDF Lead Advocate, Chris Trondsen, LMFT, APCC, and his lovely mother, Liz Trondsen, about their lived experience with BDD from a family perspective. Join the conversation to help raise awareness and understanding regarding BDD, treatment options and the hope that is available to our BDD warriors.

S1E14: Part I: Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB) with Dr. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:40:25 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she kicks off the inaugural OCD-Related Disorders Series on the OCD Family Podcast. In this 5 part series, the OCD Family Community will explore different OCD Related Disorders that affect our loved ones, with a helping of psychoeducation, support and resources too. Come learn more about Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors with our brilliant and compassionate guest expert, Dr. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D. Let's support our BFRB warriors and bring some much needed awareness to this common struggle. We're better together!

S1E13: OCD in Adult Children with Ben Eckstein, LCSW

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:19:33 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we explore some of the challenges facing parents when their Adult Children struggle with OCD. Nicole welcomes OCD Expert, Ben Eckstein, LCSW, as we explore resources and support for this underserved population.

S1E12: Research Roundup with Dr. Eric Storch, Ph.D.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 21:18:42 +0000

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we dive into some of the wave-making research that supports the treatment of OCD. The OCD Family Community welcomes guest expert, Dr. Eric Storch, Ph.D., to break down how and why this applies to us and our loved ones. Join us!

S1E11: Postpartum OCD: An OCD Expert's Journey with Lived Experience

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:22:11 +0000

Your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, is joined by Jenna Overbaugh, LPC. Jenna is the Clinical Marketing Director for NOCD and a licensed therapist who specializes in OCD treatment using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. Join the conversation as Jenna courageously shares about her journey with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, as well as tips and resources for you and your loved ones.

S1E10: Compulsion Spotlight with Laura Smestad, LMHC

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:00:08 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she discusses the tricky, sticky compulsion of reassurance seeking. Laura Smestad, MA, LMHC, NCC, NCSC is an OCD and Related Disorders Specialist with extensive OCD training, BTTI certification, and a wealth of experience treating, training, presenting and supervising other practitioners working with OCD Sufferers and their families. You won’t want to miss her helpful tips and tricks for dealing with this sneaky compulsion.

S1E9: Talking Scrupulosity OCD with Rev. Katie O'Dunne

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 21:54:17 +0000

Join Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she discusses Scrupulosity OCD with Reverend Katie O'Dunne. Katie is an IOCDF Lead Advocate, the Founder of Faith & Mental Health Integrative Services and an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. Join us as we discuss the tricky, sticky and boundless aspects of religious and moral scrupulosity, the impact on the family system and the hope available in collaboration with evidenced based treatment, your values and your community.

S1E8: Part II: Support for Couples with OCD with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz, Ph.D.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:11:22 +0000

Join Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we welcome back our esteemed guest, Jonathan Abramowitz, Ph.D. In Part II of this series, Jon and I discuss the impact of OCD in couples. Some tricky dynamics can enter into intimate relationships, so join us as we parse out the similarities and differences of OCD popping in as an intrusive third wheel, some strategies to help manage it and an extra helping of hope for our lovebirds.

S1E7: Part I: Support for Families with OCD with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz, Ph.D.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:00:22 +0000

Join Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she hosts renowned author, researcher and practitioner, Jonathan Abramowitz, Ph.D. Nicole and Jon discuss his book, The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD, during Part I of this series where they discuss the impact of OCD on the family system.

S1E6: Hit Me, Relationship OCD, One More Time

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 22:57:45 +0000

Join Host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she explores all things ROCD with a review of research and side of experience. Also, Nicole welcomes back her handsome hubs, Patrick, to share some ROCD details with real life application.

S1E5: OCDad: Learning to Be a Parent With a Mental Health Disorder

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:31:39 +0000

Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, chats with Jason Adams, OCDad, regarding his journey of learning how to be a parent of twins while battling a mental health disorder. Jason's candid vulnerability and courage to document the lessons along the way are helping to illuminate a path forward for other parents, OCD sufferers and families. Join us as we discuss the challenges of seeking a diagnosis, balancing time for therapy, practicing treatment and finances with 2 new babies on board, a spouse and a career all in toe.

S1E4: Exploring SPACE

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:59:29 +0000

Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, is joined by Christine Rodriguez, MA, LMHC, to discuss SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. Join us as we explore aspects of this treatment model for OCD and anxiety, who it can help and how to learn more.

S1E3: So a Dad Joke and OCD Walk Into a Bar

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 03:49:02 +0000

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, while she serves up some psychoeducation-- family style. And what says family better than Dad jokes? So pull up a chair and join the OCD Family Community while we dive into the expansive topic of OCD subtypes.

S1E2: On The Burj

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 23:40:00 +0000

Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, explores how OCD affects the family system. Her special guests, Jack and Patrick Morris, discuss how ERP is implemented in our home. Patrick discusses parenting challenges more in depth, as well as weighing in on the subject of medication and tips for application anyone can practice when you love someone suffering from OCD.

S1E1: The Cheese Stands Alone

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, welcomes you to the OCD Family Podcast Community. This premiere episode focuses on what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is and how it impacts the OCD Sufferer. Furthermore, Nicole discusses what treatment entails and the cascading impact of OCD on interpersonal relationships, home and social functioning. Join us as Nicole creates a conversation around how to expand our curiosity and understanding about OCD. While this is a discussion, it does not qualify as a diagnostic evaluation, therapy or consultation. Please follow up with a mental health provider near you for more information.