Best Child OCD Expert Podcasts (2024)

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PSP 363: The Importance of Finding the Right Therapy for OCD | One Family’s Journey 56:58

2d ago56:58

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The wrong therapist can wreak havoc on a children’s OCD. That is why it is so important for parents to understand what are evidenced-based approaches specifically for OCD. It is also key to have the skills to decipher a qualified therapist from a non-qualified therapist. When Eve started having intrusive thoughts, she privately went to google to fi…

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Research-based Treatment of Tics, OCD, and Depression 32:51

2h ago32:51

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In this episode, I had a compelling conversation with Dr. Angie Landeros-Weisenberger, an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale Child Study Center. We discuss the current state of research and the latest breakthroughs in treating tics and co-occurring conditions such as OCD and depression. Dr. Angie's expertise and passion for research left me b…

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PSP 362: The Use of Storytelling in Anxiety and OCD 48:42

2d ago48:42

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It can be hard to help kids navigate anxiety and OCD. Sometimes adding some creative ways to help validate, normalize and build skills to handle anxiety or OCD can be gold! One of my favorite ways to do that is through storytelling. Storytelling is a powerful tool. It can help kids understand how anxiety and OCD work. It can help talk about anxiety…

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Decreasing Anxiety by Promoting Independence: Interview with Lenore Skenazy President of Let Grow 1:00:29

3d ago1:00:29

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Lenore Skenazy is the author of Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow and is President of Let Grow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting play and independence in children and adolesecence. Ms Skenazy created quite a sensation after her article "Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone" and got labeled "Am…

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Decreasing Anxiety by Promoting Independence: Interview with Lenore Skenazy President of Let Grow 1:00:29

3d ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Lenore Skenazy is the author of Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow and is President of Let Grow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting play and independence in children and adolesecence. Ms Skenazy created quite a sensation after her article "Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone" and got labeled "Am…

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Advocating for Neurodiversity with Slayton Cooper 41:51

14d ago41:51

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Today I am joined by Slayton Cooper, a high school senior valedictorian and youth ambassador for the Tourette Association of America. Slayton is a passionate advocate for Tourette Syndrome, neurodiversity, and related conditions. We explore what it means to truly embrace our unique neural landscapes in school and at work. We explore the positives a…

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PSP 361: A Parenting Journey Raising a Child with Emetophobia 55:50

9d ago55:50

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Raising a child with Emetophobia, the fear of throw up, can be an isolating experience. It brings with it all sorts of fears. What if they can’t overcome their struggles? What if they can’t go to school? What if they stop eating entirely? It is important that parents don’t feel alone on this journey. That is why I was so thrilled when Lauren, a par…

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PSP 360: Managing Our Anxiety When Our Child is Panicking 47:01

18d ago47:01

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Your child is paralyzed with fear. They are nauseous. They are faint. They are immobilized. It is hard to watch as a parent. For many of us it can trigger our own panicky response. When our kids are spiraling out of control it can be so easy for us to spiral with them. It often takes a concerted effort to remain calm and be the anchor our child so …

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PSP 359: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Children | Dr. Tamar Black 42:47

26d ago42:47

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy has been a helpful therapy modality for many people with anxiety and OCD. Often parents wonder how this therapy can be adapted to help children. I invited Dr. Tamar Black to the AT Parenting Survival Podcast to explain what Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is and how it can help our kids with anxiety and OCD…

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Navigating Parenting a Child with Tourette Syndrome 36:12

29d ago36:12

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In this episode, I share a deeply personal journey that hits close to home for many of us navigating the complexities of parenting a child with Tourette Syndrome (TS). Alongside the insightful Rena and Maggie LaSalle, we delve into the world of occupational therapy (OT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the power of emotional intelligence. O…

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PSP 358: Psychologist Lori Long Talks About Life with Social Anxiety 57:53

1M ago57:53

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One of the hardest parts about social anxiety is the feeling you are the only one with these struggles. It actually feeds into the disorder quite well. It is a story that many of us with social anxiety tell ourselves. No one struggles like you do. No one thinks the way you do. No one would understand. When I had Lori and her colleagues, Katie and M…

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Using Declarative Language to help your anxious child: Interview with Linda K. Murphy, MS, CCC-SSP 52:28

1M ago52:28

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Linda K. Murphy is a speech language pathologist who has written two books, Declarative Language Handbook and Co-Regulation Handbook. I found her books wonderful in clarifying how language can either turn the volume up or down on anxiety. Imperative language, those questions or comments that demand a response can create stress or anxiety. In contra…

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Using Declarative Language to help your anxious child: Interview with Linda K. Murphy, MS, CCC-SSP 52:28

1M ago52:28

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Linda K. Murphy is a speech language pathologist who has written two books, Declarative Language Handbook and Co-Regulation Handbook. I found her books wonderful in clarifying how language can either turn the volume up or down on anxiety. Imperative language, those questions or comments that demand a response can create stress or anxiety. In contra…

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PSP 357: How to Boost Your Child’s Self-Esteem with Jesse LeBeau 57:34

1M ago57:34

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Self-esteem and self-confidence can play a big role in our child’s journey with anxiety and OCD. When our anxious kids struggle they can feel overwhelmed with emotions of shame and isolation. They might beat themselves up for being different or for having difficulties. Self-esteem can also play an integral role in how our kids approach anxiety or O…

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Demystifying Georges Gilles de la Tourette: The Early History of Tourette Syndrome Part 2 20:43

1M ago20:43

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We continue our fascinating deep dive into the winding history of Tourette Syndrome. Dr. Howard Kushner joins me again to discuss the early focus on coprolalia, psychoanalytic theories blaming patients, and the heroic efforts of advocates like the Shapiros to reframe TS as biological. We also touch on the importance of support groups, promising new…

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PSP 356: Are You a Punching Bag for Your Child’s Anxiety and OCD Overwhelm? 35:40

2M ago35:40

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As parents we are often in the line of fire when it comes to our child’s overwhelm. When dealing with anxiety or OCD we can feel like we are our child’s punching bag. The truth is, physiologically our kids are often looking for a push-pull conversation. It is easier to see you as enemy #1 rather than facing anxiety and OCD head on. In this week’s A…

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Demystifying Georges Gilles de la Tourette: The Early History of Tourette Syndrome Part 1 24:26

2M ago24:26

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In this episode, we embark on the first of a two-part series, diving into the history of Tourette Syndrome (TS) with Dr. Howard Kushner, a renowned expert in the history of neurology and medicine. We explore the evolution of TS from its earliest documentation, predating the 19th century, through the significant contributions of Georges Gilles de la…

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PSP 355: Handling Parenting Moments When You Lose it! 54:57

2M ago54:57

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We all lose it at one time or another. Parents are human. You are human. We inevitably will lose our cool and say or do things that we regret. But those parenting moments hold untapped clues to what is overwhelming us. Those moments hold wisdom, if we are able to move past the shame to see the insight underneath. In this week’s AT Parenting Surviva…

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Parenting Anxious Kids: Understanding Anxiety in Children by Age and Stage. Interview with Dr Regine Galanti 45:21

2M ago45:21

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Regine Galanti, PhD has just published Parenting Anxious Kids: Understanding Anxiety in Children by Age and Stage. She is the author of several other books aimed at helping children with anxiety such as Anxiety Relief for Teens. She is the founder of Long Island Behavioral Psychology and can be found at https://www.longislandbehavioral.com/team In …

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Parenting Anxious Kids: Understanding Anxiety in Children by Age and Stage. Interview with Dr Regine Galanti 45:21

2M ago45:21

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Regine Galanti, PhD has just published Parenting Anxious Kids: Understanding Anxiety in Children by Age and Stage. She is the author of several other books aimed at helping children with anxiety such as Anxiety Relief for Teens. She is the founder of Long Island Behavioral Psychology and can be found at https://www.longislandbehavioral.com/team In …

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Misophonia: Interview with Dr Jane Gregory author of Sounds Like Misophonia: How to stop small noises from causing extreme reactions 45:27

2M ago45:27

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Dr Jame Gregory is a clinical psychologist and researcher based at the University of Oxford. She has written with Adeel Ahmod a very helpful book on Misophonia that clinicians, those with misophonia and significant others will truly benefit by. She helps clarify why misophonia often gets attached to a significant person and details a program of the…

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Misophonia: Interview with Dr Jane Gregory author of Sounds Like Misophonia: How to stop small noises from causing extreme reactions 45:27

2M ago45:27

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Dr Jame Gregory is a clinical psychologist and researcher based at the University of Oxford. She has written with Adeel Ahmod a very helpful book on Misophonia that clinicians, those with misophonia and significant others will truly benefit by. She helps clarify why misophonia often gets attached to a significant person and details a program of the…

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PSP 354: A New Way to Help Your Child with OCD at Home 43:29

2M ago43:29

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As parents we are often desperate to provide our children with tools to help their OCD. We might scour the internet trying to find an OCD specialist; not an easy feat. Or if we are lucky enough to have found an OCD specialist, we might want to know what we can do at home to fill in the gaps. I often get asked, what does that look like? How can I he…

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Broadway Dreams & TikTok Streams- Bruce Brackett's Remarkable Road to Recovery 49:16

2M ago49:16

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"I have days where I really struggle, especially this last week. I was really down in the dumps, depression, everything, struggling with my own sobriety and questioning my worth and self-sabotage and that imposter syndrome." Bruce Wayne Brackett is a passionate advocate for nurturing the well-being of young people and a visionary in the world of pa…

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PSP 353: Social Anxiety and Bullying 39:09

2M ago39:09

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There is a strong relationship between social anxiety and bullying. Research has shown that a clinically significant amount of people with social anxiety have experienced bullying. Often children have a genetic predisposition to anxiety, but environmental stressors, like bullying, blossom that genetic seed. In this week’s episode of the AT Parentin…

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Connecting the Dots Between Occupational Therapy and Tourette Syndrome 34:15

2M ago34:15

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In this episode, I speak with occupational therapists Shannon Floyd and Jan Rowe about their expertise helping both children and adults with Tourette Syndrome. We have an enlightening discussion around how occupational therapy can empower those with tics and Tourette's to live full, uninhibited lives. Shannon and Jan outline the evolution of using …

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Crushing OCD: Workbook for Kids: Author interview with Natasha Daniels 29:03

2M ago29:03

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It was a pleasure to have Natasha Daniels as a return guest on this podcast to talk about her new book Crushing OCD: Workbook Kids. This book is going to be an excellent resource for families and therapists trying to help children with OCD. One of strengths of this book is that it lays out in very digestible units the sequence of steps needed in or…

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Crushing OCD: Workbook for Kids: Author interview with Natasha Daniels 29:03

2M ago29:03

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It was a pleasure to have Natasha Daniels as a return guest on this podcast to talk about her new book Crushing OCD: Workbook Kids. This book is going to be an excellent resource for families and therapists trying to help children with OCD. One of strengths of this book is that it lays out in very digestible units the sequence of steps needed in or…

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Nine Years Old and Smoking?! A Journey Through Recovery 30:25

2M ago30:25

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Trey Ellis shares his journey from early drug use to transformation and recovery. He also opens up about dealing with loss and heartbreak, and his readiness to help others in their recovery. Trey emphasizes the need for individuals to take control of their lives and break the cycle of addiction. To support the Podcast and become a member go to ko-f…

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PSP 352: Helping Kids Who are Worried About Growing Up 37:48

3M ago37:48

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It is common for some kids to worry about growing up. There are many unknowns that can feel overwhelming. But for some kids this fear is all consuming. For these kids their worries about growing up turn into a daily effort to prevent the inevitable from happening. In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I explore the many anxiety and OCD theme…

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Dealing With Failure and Maintaining Your Cool 34:02

3M ago34:02

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In this episode, Aaron and DJ explore the challenges parents face when they feel like they have failed. DJ Stutz, an experienced parenting facilitator, shares her insights from working with women in prison and homeless shelters. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidence and compassion as a parent, even in difficult situations. DJ also…

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PSP 351: How to Help Anxious Kids through Stories and Books 41:13

3M ago41:13

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There are many creative ways to help anxious kids. One way is through storytelling. Children can immerse themselves into stories and learn along the way. Stories can help normalize the experience of having anxiety and develop problem-solving skills in a more non-directive way. In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I talk to Dr. Amy Neeren ab…

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Empathy in Action: Navigating Nursing with Tourette's - Jillian's Journey 28:32

3M ago28:32

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In this episode, I interviewed another TS advocate, Jillian Firenze. Jillian has been a coach and a nurse at the annual NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy. In this episode, we discuss her childhood growing up with TS (and having siblings who also have TS), her work as a nurse, what inspired / motivated her to become a nurse, what tic attacks are a…

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Living with ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder 33:17

3M ago33:17

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In this episode, Aaron interviews Heather Harrington about ADHD in girls. They discuss the societal expectations that lead to the underdiagnosis of ADHD in girls and the challenges they face in school and college. Heather shares her personal experience with ADHD and borderline personality disorder, highlighting the importance of getting a proper ev…

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PSP 350: Is it Game Over if Your Child Doesn’t Want to Work on Anxiety or OCD? 41:59

3M ago41:59

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It can feel like there is nothing you can do if your child refuses to work on anxiety or OCD. But in reality, that is far from true. We are one piece of the puzzle when it comes to our child’s anxiety or OCD, but it is still an important piece. In this week’s AT Parenting Survival podcast I talk about our role and what areas we can work on regardle…

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Mind Mapping, ADHD, and Medication 41:14

3M ago41:14

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Stephen Rowley is a psychotherapist and writer who specializes in trauma, anxiety, and depression. This conversation explores the topics of ADHD, mind mapping, medication, and the language of dreams. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the defense mechanisms that arise from trauma and the need for patience and unconditional love in parent…

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