181. I Kept Asking 400 Times… Here’s Why

About this episode

Kristina Orlova discusses the impact of OCD with guests Alicia and Liam, exploring their experiences and insights on the condition.

I thought I was just “anxious”… until my thoughts started scaring me. In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Alicia and Liam, hosts of OCD Confessionals. Together, they explore how OCD can go unrecognized for years, how it impacts relationships and family life, and what changes when you finally understand what’s really going on. Alicia and Liam open up about: • Being undiagnosed for years despite severe anxiety and intrusive thoughts • The hidden compulsions, fears, and “noise” that took over daily life • How OCD affected their marriages, parenting, and sense of identity • The moment everything shifted—from confusion to clarity and proper treatment This honest conversation also dives into: • The subtle and often misunderstood ways OCD shows up • How reassurance, checking, and avoidance impact relationships • Parenting with OCD and raising emotionally aware kids • Why understanding OCD—not “fixing” it—is what actually helps OCD can feel isolating, confusing, and overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers clarity, validation, and real-life insight into…

People in this episode

Host: Kristina Orlova

Guests: Alicia, Liam

Topics covered

• OCD
• mental health
• relationships
• parenting
• anxiety
• treatment

Keywords

• OCD
• anxiety
• intrusive thoughts
• mental health
• relationships
• parenting
• treatment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OCD Confessionals

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