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190. Your Compulsions Actually Make Sense (Here's the Real OCD Problem)
Jun 20, 2026
27m 36s
189. Why OCD Believes Possibilities Instead of Reality | ICBT Explained
Jun 13, 2026
27m 36s
188. Guided Mindfulness Meditation for Anxiety and Overthinking
Jun 10, 2026
9m 51s
187. You Don't Have A Thought Problem. You Have A Doubt Problem. (OCD Explained)
Jun 5, 2026
25m 22s
186. The Wildest OCD Recovery Story I’ve Heard
May 29, 2026
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| 6/20/26 |  190. Your Compulsions Actually Make Sense (Here's the Real OCD Problem) | Why does OCD feel more convincing than your own eyes? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Catherine Goldhouse, ICBT therapist and OCD specialist. Together, they explore one of the most powerful concepts in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT): how OCD overrides your mind by convincing you that possibility is evidence. Catherine breaks down: • Why intrusive thoughts are not the real problem in OCD • How OCD shifts your default from trust to doubt • Why possibility alone feels convincing when OCD takes over • The hidden role of self-doubt, identity, and imagination in OCD This conversation also dives into: • How OCD disconnects people from their senses and common sense • The difference between normal reasoning and OCD reasoning • Why people with OCD often search for evidence after already reaching a conclusion • How past experiences become stories that shape OCD fears • The concept of "reverse reasoning" and how it keeps OCD alive • Why imagination can become more trusted than reality If you've ever found yourself asking, "But what if?" over and over again, this episode will help you understand why OCD feels so convincing—and how ICBT helps people break free from its grip. Whether you're struggling with OCD yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical insights, hope, and a completely different way of understanding OCD recovery. 📲 About Catherine Goldhouse (guest): • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icbttherapist/ • Website: https://www.catherinegoldhouse.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinegoldhouse/ ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] – How Does OCD Override Our Mind?[04:50] – If Bad Things Really Happen, Why Shouldn't I Worry?[08:56] – What's the Difference Between Possibility and Reality?[10:36] – Where Do OCD Stories and Filters Come From?[16:58] – Why Does OCD Feel So Convincing?[19:07] – How Do Identity and Self-Doubt Shape OCD?[20:26] – What Is Reverse Reasoning in OCD?[22:38] – What If My OCD Fear Is Based on a Real Past Experience?[25:05] – Why Does OCD Feel Objective Even When It's Not? ✅ Free Resources & Links 🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM 📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB 🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/ ✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/ 📲 Stay Connected Facebook: www.facebook.com/korresults Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ocdwhisperer Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults Website: www.korresults.com/ Website podcast: www.theocdwhisperer.com 📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com ✅ About OCD Whisperer Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy. 🔑 SEO Keywords • inference based CBT • ICBT for OCD • OCD recovery • intrusive thoughts • OCD doubt • possibility vs probability OCD • reverse reasoning OCD • self doubt and OCD • OCD treatment • OCD therapy • OCD thought process • how OCD works • Catherine Goldhouse • OCD mind tricks • overcoming OCD © OCD Whisperer | 27m 36s | ||||||
| 6/13/26 |  189. Why OCD Believes Possibilities Instead of Reality | ICBT Explained | Could OCD be tricking you into trusting your imagination more than reality? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Catherine Goldhouse, ICBT therapist and OCD specialist. Together, they explore one of the most powerful concepts in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT): how OCD overrides your mind by convincing you that possibility is evidence. Catherine breaks down: • Why intrusive thoughts are not the real problem in OCD • How OCD shifts your default from trust to doubt • Why possibility alone feels convincing when OCD takes over • The hidden role of self-doubt, identity, and imagination in OCD This conversation also dives into: • How OCD disconnects people from their senses and common sense • The difference between normal reasoning and OCD reasoning • Why people with OCD often search for evidence after already reaching a conclusion • How past experiences become stories that shape OCD fears • The concept of "reverse reasoning" and how it keeps OCD alive • Why imagination can become more trusted than reality If you've ever found yourself asking, "But what if?" over and over again, this episode will help you understand why OCD feels so convincing—and how ICBT helps people break free from its grip. Whether you're struggling with OCD yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical insights, hope, and a completely different way of understanding OCD recovery. 📲 About Catherine Goldhouse (guest): • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icbttherapist/ • Website: https://www.catherinegoldhouse.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinegoldhouse/ ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] – How Does OCD Override Our Mind? [04:50] – If Bad Things Really Happen, Why Shouldn't I Worry? [08:56] – What's the Difference Between Possibility and Reality? [10:36] – Where Do OCD Stories and Filters Come From? [16:58] – Why Does OCD Feel So Convincing? [19:07] – How Do Identity and Self-Doubt Shape OCD? [20:26] – What Is Reverse Reasoning in OCD? [22:38] – What If My OCD Fear Is Based on a Real Past Experience? [25:05] – Why Does OCD Feel Objective Even When It's Not? ✅ Free Resources & Links 🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM 📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB 🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/ ✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/ 📲 Stay Connected Facebook: www.facebook.com/korresults Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ocdwhisperer Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults Website: www.korresults.com/ 📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com ✅ About OCD Whisperer Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy. 🔑 SEO Keywords • inference based CBT • ICBT for OCD • OCD recovery • intrusive thoughts • OCD doubt • possibility vs probability OCD • reverse reasoning OCD • self doubt and OCD • OCD treatment • OCD therapy • OCD thought process • how OCD works • Catherine Goldhouse • OCD mind tricks • overcoming OCD © OCD Whisperer | 27m 36s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 |  188. Guided Mindfulness Meditation for Anxiety and Overthinking✨ | mindfulnessmeditation+4 | — | — | — | guided meditationanxiety relief+4 | — | 9m 51s | |
| 6/5/26 |  187. You Don't Have A Thought Problem. You Have A Doubt Problem. (OCD Explained)✨ | OCDInference Based CBT+5 | Catherine Goldhouse | ICBT | — | OCDintrusive thoughts+8 | — | 25m 22s | |
| 5/29/26 |  186. The Wildest OCD Recovery Story I’ve Heard✨ | OCDparenting+5 | Keesha Scott | OCD Whisperer Podcast | — | OCDemetophobia+7 | — | 35m 57s | |
| 5/22/26 |  185. You’re stuck because you’re doing ERP halfway✨ | OCD treatmentExposure and Response Prevention+3 | Dr. Chad Brandt | Bergen 4-Day Treatment modeldrchadbrandt.com | — | OCDERP+5 | — | 33m 01s | |
| 5/15/26 |  184. A 50-Year OCD Expert Explains Why Recovery Feels So Hard✨ | OCD treatmentERP therapy+4 | Dr. Fugen Neziroglu | BioBehavioral Institute | — | OCDtherapy+7 | — | 19m 46s | |
| 5/8/26 |  183. If Your Child Gets Stuck in Routines, Please Listen to This...✨ | childhood OCDanxiety+4 | Dr. Julie Lustig | CBT Tools for Life CenterLinkedIn+1 | — | OCDchildhood anxiety+7 | — | 26m 21s | |
| 5/1/26 |  182. OCD + ADHD: Why It Feels So Much Harder Than It Should✨ | OCDADHD+4 | Dr. Rachel LaFleur | Stony Run Psychology & WellnessLinkedIn | — | OCDADHD+7 | — | 38m 10s | |
| 4/24/26 |  181. I Kept Asking 400 Times… Here’s Why✨ | OCDmental health+4 | AliciaLiam | OCD Confessionals | — | OCDanxiety+5 | — | 30m 05s | |
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| 4/17/26 |  180. Why OCD Treatment Doesn’t Always Feel Right: Understanding the Overlap with Autism✨ | OCDautism+3 | Jenna Stone | SideQuest Psychotherapy | — | OCDautism+5 | — | 28m 30s | |
| 4/10/26 |  179. Can DBT Help OCD? What Actually Works (ERP, ICBT & Emotional Regulation Explained)✨ | DBTOCD+4 | Maggie Duret | Northlight CounselingPsychology Today | — | OCDDBT+5 | — | 32m 58s | |
| 4/3/26 |  178. Why You Feel Like a "Fraud" Even When You’re Successful (High-Functioning OCD)✨ | high-functioning OCDmental health+4 | Pavel Reppo | A Fine MindMatchbox Fund | BelarusEastern Bloc | OCDmental health+5 | — | 26m 25s | |
| 3/27/26 |  177. Why You’re Never "Ready": Dr. Lauren Cook on Social Atrophy & The Emetophobia Trap✨ | mental healthEmetophobia+4 | Dr. Lauren Cook | Generation AnxietyHeartship therapy+1 | — | Emetophobiaanxiety+7 | — | 18m 22s | |
| 3/20/26 |  176. The Hardest "No": Why I Stopped Fixing My Child’s OCD✨ | OCDmindfulness+3 | Dr. Jenn Rapkin | The Feeling Muscle | — | OCDparenting+3 | — | 32m 57s | |
| 3/13/26 |  175. Body Dysmorphic Disorder: How to spot the hidden signs with Robyn Stern, LCSW✨ | Body Dysmorphic DisorderOCD+4 | Robyn Stern | — | — | Body Dysmorphic DisorderOCD+5 | — | 31m 29s | |
| 3/6/26 |  174. STOP Treating Autism like OCD: The "Golden Rule" of Differential Diagnosis with Dr. Jeremy Shuman✨ | AutismOCD+3 | Dr. Jeremy Shuman | Neurodiversity MovementDSM+1 | — | OCDAutism+5 | — | 29m 04s | |
| 2/27/26 |  173. How long does OCD RECOVERY take? The 4 to 8 month roadmap EXPLAINED!✨ | OCD recoveryAcceptance and Commitment Therapy+3 | Dr. Marisa Mazza | Behavioral Therapy Training InstituteThe ACT Workbook for OCD | — | OCDrecovery+5 | — | 33m 06s | |
| 2/20/26 |  172. ACT for OCD: The "Observer Self" Hack to Stop Intrusive Thoughts✨ | Acceptance and Commitment TherapyOCD+4 | Dr. Marisa Mazza | Behavioral Therapy Training InstituteThe ACT Workbook for OCD | — | OCDAcceptance and Commitment Therapy+4 | — | 22m 41s | |
| 2/13/26 |  171. OCD Recovery: 2 Skills to Stop Fighting Your Mind (OCD Defusion & Acceptance Tools) | Can You Really Accept a Thought You Hate? 🧠 In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Marisa Mazza, a psychologist and expert in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). Together, they explore the "how-to" of diffusion and acceptance—the tools that transform your relationship with intrusive thoughts from a battle into a peaceful coexistence. [Dr. Mazza opens up about]: • The Thought Machine: Why your brain is hardwired to produce automatic, often negative thoughts, and why you can't just "turn it off" • The Velcro Effect: Understanding the evolutionary biology behind why negative thoughts stick while positive ones slide away • Defusion Strategies: Practical ways to "unhook" from obsessions using labels, billboards, and even silly voices like Mickey Mouse • True Acceptance: Why accepting a thought doesn't mean you like it, want it, or agree with it—it simply means you're willing to have it By the end of this episode, you’ll realize that while you can’t control the "Thought Machine," you can absolutely control how you respond to it. Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone, this episode offers tangible strategies and a mindset shift toward psychological flexibility. 📲 About Marisa Mazza (guest): • PsyD, a faculty member of the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute, author of The ACT Workbook for OCD • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmazza/ • Web Page: https://www.choicetherapy.net/team ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] – The Cure Lie: Why thoughts are 100% automatic [04:57] – Velcro Brain: Why your mind clings to the negative [07:31] – The Unhooking Hack: Simple phrases to detach instantly [08:56] – Mental Billboards: Stripping the power from intrusive thoughts [12:31] – The OCD Compass: Your fears reveal your deepest values [16:44] – The Acceptance Trap: Willingness vs. wanting the thought [21:53] – Brain Labeling: Turning off the internal panic alarm [26:07] – The 4-Step Script: How to handle a massive spike [28:45] – Not Your Fault: Reclaiming your life from OCD ✅ Free Resources & Links 🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM 📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB 🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/ ✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/ 📲 Stay Connected Facebook: www.facebook.com/korresults Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ocdwhisperer Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults Website: www.korresults.com/ 📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com ✅ About OCD Whisperer Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy. 🔑 SEO Keywords OCD Recovery Mental Health Podcast Anxiety Relief Overcoming OCD OCD Treatment Psychology Therapy Tips OCD Whisperer © OCD Whisperer | 30m 09s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 |  170. Why ERP Isn’t Enough: Using ACT to Build a Life Beyond OCD Symptoms | 🧠Is the opposite of anxiety actually trust? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Marisa Mazza, PsyD, a faculty member of the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute and author of The ACT Workbook for OCD. Together, they explore Psychological Flexibility—the core of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—and how it integrates with ERP to help you live a "big, beautiful life" even with OCD. Key points covered: • Defining Psychological Flexibility: Understanding the 6 core processes of ACT (Presence, Values, Committed Action, Self-as-Context, Diffusion, and Acceptance). • The ERP + ACT Integration: Why symptom reduction isn't always enough and how ACT addresses the "day-to-day living" aspect of recovery. • The "Flashlight" Metaphor: Shifting your focus from internal control to values-based living. • Slowing Down to Heal: Why we use busy-ness as a distraction and how to safely sit with the "scary" silence. Recovery isn't just about stopping compulsions; it’s about having the flexibility to roll with life’s punches. Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone, this episode offers a philosophical and practical roadmap for moving beyond just "getting by" to truly thriving. 📲 About Marisa Mazza (guest): • PsyD, a faculty member of the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute, author of The ACT Workbook for OCD • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmazza/ • Web Page: https://www.choicetherapy.net/team ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] - The OCD Whisperer x Dr. Marisa Mazza [03:12] - Psychological Flexibility: The "Game Changer" in Treatment [05:26] - A New Relationship with Your "What Ifs" [09:13] - Beyond Symptom Reduction (ACT vs. ERP) [13:12] - The "Grief" Example: Putting Acceptance into Action [16:32] - Why "Slowing Down" Feels So Dangerous [22:47] - The Silent Retreat Test: Facing What We Run From [27:26] - The Ultimate Reframe: Trust vs. Anxiety [29:40] - Your "Itty Bitty Baby Step" for Today ✅ Free Resources & Links 🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM 📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB 🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/ ✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/ 📲 Stay Connected Facebook: www.facebook.com/korresults Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ocdwhisperer Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults Website: www.korresults.com/ 📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com ✅ About OCD Whisperer Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy. 🔑 SEO Keywords OCD Recovery Mental Health Podcast Anxiety Relief Overcoming OCD OCD Treatment Psychology Therapy Tips OCD Whisperer © OCD Whisperer | 31m 43s | ||||||
| 1/30/26 |  169. My OCD Was at Its Worst While My Baby Was Fighting for Her Life | 🧠Can OCD trick even a trained medical professional? What happens when your worst fear actually comes true—and your OCD tells you it’s your fault? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Sarah Michelle Boes, nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, mother, and OCD advocate. Together, they explore what it’s like to live for decades with undiagnosed OCD, how pregnancy intensified obsessive thinking, and how recovery is possible even after hitting rock bottom. Sarah opens up about: • Living with OCD symptoms since childhood without knowing it • Being misdiagnosed until adulthood • How pregnancy and motherhood intensified magical thinking OCD • The moment she realized OCD—not reality—was running the show • Entering intensive ERP treatment and rebuilding her life This is an honest, vulnerable conversation about living through fear, uncertainty, and doubt—and learning how to move forward anyway. Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers hope, clarity, and practical insight into long-term recovery. 📲 About Sara Boes (guest): • NP, mental health advocate, author, Founder • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmichelleboes/?hl=en • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-michelle-boes/ • Web Page: https://sarahmichelleboes.com/ ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] Meet Sarah Boes[01:10] The First Signs of OCD No One Recognized[03:31] Pregnancy Triggered My Worst OCD Ever[04:27] The Baby Shower That Broke My Brain[05:10] When OCD “Got It Right” About My Child[07:22] Life After a Severe OCD Diagnosis[10:08] Hitting Extreme OCD and Entering Intensive Treatment[11:52] What Actually Helped Me Recover From OCD[13:39] Losing the Constant Feeling of Urgency[15:39] Who Am I Without My OCD?[17:02] Doing the Things OCD Tried to Take Away[20:01] OCD Remission, Relapse, and Real Recovery[21:52] When OCD Targets What You Love Most[25:35] The Sneaky Ways OCD Comes Back[27:34] Reassurance, Relationships, and Setting Boundaries[30:09] Final Thoughts and Where to Find Sarah ✅ Free Resources & Links 🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM 📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB 🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/ ✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/ 📲 Stay Connected Facebook: www.facebook.com/korresults Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ocdwhisperer Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults Website: www.korresults.com/ 📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com ✅ About OCD Whisperer Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy. 🔑 SEO Keywords OCD recovery living with OCD ERP therapy for OCD intrusive thoughts magical thinking OCD postpartum OCD OCD personal story anxiety and OCD reassurance seeking OCD acceptance and OCD © OCD Whisperer | 31m 13s | ||||||
| 1/23/26 |  168. Why you can’t stop OCD thoughts and what actually works (Acceptance Explained) | 🧠Can you really accept OCD thoughts without agreeing with them? And what does “acceptance” actually look like when your mind is attacking you nonstop? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova, LMFT, speaks with Dr. Sarah Brungardt, psychologist and founder of Calm OCD. Together, they explore one of the most misunderstood (and feared) concepts in OCD recovery: accepting intrusive thoughts without engaging in compulsions. Dr. Brungardt breaks down what acceptance truly means, why fighting thoughts keeps OCD stronger, and how learning to tolerate uncomfortable emotions can give you your life back. Dr. Sarah opens up about: • Why the goal of OCD therapy is not eliminating thoughts or emotions • How emotional reasoning keeps people stuck in compulsive loops • Why rumination is one of the most overlooked compulsions in OCD • What real acceptance looks like in daily life (and why it feels impossible at first) Acceptance doesn’t mean approval. It doesn’t mean giving up. It means learning how to live with uncertainty instead of letting OCD control your choices. Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical insight into how acceptance actually works in recovery. 📲 About Sara Brungardt (guest): • CEO of "calmocd" • OCD & Anxiety Specialist • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calmocd/ • CalmOCD web page: https://www.calmocd.com/ ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] – Meet Dr. Sarah Brungardt: Your Guide to Understanding OCD[01:17] – Why “Acceptance” Sounds Impossible at First[03:23] – Sitting With Feelings That Feel Unbearable[05:47] – How Can You Avoid Engaging with Thoughts[08:03] – Acceptance Is the First Exposure[09:59] – How Long OCD Recovery Really Takes[12:10] – How can I feel positive emotions during OCD attacks[13:51] – How can you stop trying to figure out OCD thoughts[16:29] – When Acceptance Becomes the Obsession ✅ Free Resources & Links 🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM 📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB 🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/ ✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/ 📲 Stay Connected Facebook: www.facebook.com/korresults Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ocdwhisperer Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults Website: www.korresults.com/ 📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com ✅ About OCD Whisperer Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy. 🔑 SEO Keywords OCD acceptance intrusive thoughts OCD rumination OCD ERP therapy for OCD mental compulsions OCD recovery tools accepting intrusive thoughts OCD psychoeducation © OCD Whisperer | 19m 42s | ||||||
| 1/16/26 |  167. Understanding OCD Beyond ERP: Obsessional Doubt, I-CBT, and Real Recovery | 🧠What If OCD Isn’t About Uncertainty—But About Doubting the Wrong Things? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova, LMFT shares her personal journey living with OCD and how her understanding of treatment has evolved over time. Drawing from both lived experience and nearly a decade of clinical work with OCD, Kristina breaks down ERP, ICBT, ACT, and why learning how OCD actually works mattered more than chasing themes or subtypes. This conversation dives into: • Living with relationship OCD, morality OCD, and “feeling off” OCD • Why rumination was her most powerful (and invisible) compulsion • How ERP—especially imaginal exposures—changed her relationship with intrusive thoughts • What it really meant to reach recovery and live without being ruled by OCD Kristina shares how learning to spot rumination, tolerate uncomfortable body sensations, and stop feeding imaginary stories helped her step out of OCD’s internal world and back into real life. Whether you’re living with OCD, supporting someone who is, or trying to decide which treatment approach is right for you, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical insight into what recovery can actually look like. ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] – I Didn’t Know I Had OCD (Even as a Therapist)[02:52] – Why Understanding OCD Matters More Than Knowing Your “Subtype”[05:17] – Why ERP Helped Me (And What People Get Wrong About It)[07:32] – The Compulsion No One Talks About: Rumination[09:52] – When Your Brain Starts Searching for Problems That Don’t Exist[12:07] – Exposure to Feelings: Letting Anxiety Exist Without Fixing It[14:32] – The Breakthrough I Had With I-CBT[16:55] – Obsessional Doubt vs Real-Life Uncertainty[20:27] – The Moment I Stopped Believing Every Story My Mind Created[22:42] – How to Tell When You’re Doubting Normally vs Obsessionally[24:42] – Why There Is No “One Right” Way to Treat OCD[27:32] – Recovery Is Possible (And What I Want You to Take From This) ✅ Free Resources & Links 🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM 📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB 🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/ ✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/ 📲 Stay Connected Facebook: www.facebook.com/korresults Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ocdwhisperer Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults Website: www.korresults.com/ 📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com ✅ About OCD Whisperer Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy. 🔑 SEO Keywords OCD recovery relationship OCD ERP therapy for OCD ICBT for OCD rumination OCD obsessional doubt intrusive thoughts OCD living with OCD OCD treatment options © OCD Whisperer | 30m 10s | ||||||
| 1/9/26 |  166. Therapist Explains: The Subtle Signs of Childhood OCD Parents Overlook | 👨👩👧👦Is your child’s OCD hiding behind good behavior and perfectionism? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Katherine Schooland, LMFT, founder and director of Raising Brave Kids, a multi-state practice specializing in child and teen anxiety and OCD. Together, they explore how childhood OCD can quietly hide in high-functioning, compliant, and “well-behaved” kids — and why it’s so often missed. Katherine shares deep clinical insight into how OCD actually shows up in children, especially when it doesn’t look anxious, disruptive, or obvious. Katherine breaks down: • How childhood OCD can hide behind reassurance-seeking, perfectionism, and compliance • Why mental compulsions and rumination are so hard for parents to spot • The difference between normal developmental worries and OCD “stickiness” • How ERP-informed parenting can interrupt the OCD cycle early • What happens when childhood OCD goes unrecognized into adolescence and adulthood Whether you’re parenting a child with OCD, suspect something deeper than “just anxiety,” or supporting a family navigating uncertainty, this episode offers clarity, hope, and concrete tools to help kids — and parents — move forward. 📲 About Katherine (guest): • LMFT, founder and director of Raising Brave Kids • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisingbrave.kids • Raising Brave Kids: https://www.raisingbravekids.com/ ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] – When OCD Hides in “Good Kids”[01:36] – The Reassurance Trap Parents Don’t Realize They’re In[04:10] – When Perfectionism Isn’t a Strength Anymore[06:02] – Avoidance That Doesn’t Look Like Avoidance[07:01] – The Mental Rituals No One Sees[09:17] – How Loving Parents Accidentally Feed OCD[10:47] – Supporting Your Child Without Becoming the Anxiety Regulator[13:23] – Why Parents Must Regulate Themselves First[14:16] – What Happens When Childhood OCD Is Missed[16:49] – Why Early Skills Change Everything[17:40] – The Biggest Gaps in OCD Treatment Today[20:09] – You’re Not Failing—There Is a Way Forward ✅ Free Resources & Links 🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM 📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB 🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/ ✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/ 📲 Stay Connected Facebook: www.facebook.com/korresults Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ocdwhisperer Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults Website: www.korresults.com/ 📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com ✅ About OCD Whisperer Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy. 🔑 SEO Keywords childhood OCD OCD in children parenting a child with OCD reassurance seeking OCD mental compulsions ERP for kids family accommodation OCD anxiety vs OCD in children © OCD Whisperer | 22m 07s | ||||||
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