192. Why OCD Makes You Doubt What You Already Know
About this episode
Kristina Orlova discusses the impact of OCD on self-doubt and how Inference-Based CBT can help address various OCD themes with guest Catherine Goldhouse.
Every OCD spiral begins the same way... with one moment of self-doubt. In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Catherine Goldhouse, ICBT therapist and OCD specialist. Together, they break down exactly how Inference-Based CBT (ICBT) is applied to some of the most common OCD themes—including Harm OCD, Relationship OCD, Contamination OCD, Health OCD, and Pedophilia OCD. Catherine explains how OCD pulls people away from what they already know to be true, replacing reality with imagination, doubt, and endless "what if" stories. In this episode, you'll learn: • How ICBT approaches Harm OCD and violent intrusive thoughts • Why dreams, body sensations, urges, and images are not evidence of your true intentions • How to apply ICBT to Relationship OCD without constantly scanning your feelings • Why contamination fears and health anxiety rely on possibility instead of reality • How to recognize when OCD is creating stories that feel convincing—but aren't true This conversation also dives into: • Why people with OCD already know the answer before they start second-guessing themselves • The hidden role of imagination in every OCD theme • The difference…
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