Best Edith Michaeler Podcasts (2024)

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Edith Bell: PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) (#430) 37:56

5d ago37:56

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In episode 430 I chat with Edith Bell. Edith is a CBT Therapist and Director of Counselling for Familyworks Northern Ireland. We discuss her therapy story, PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections), what is PANDAS, working therapeutically with OCD brought on by PANDAS, what to look out for, Sy…

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What are YOU reading? (We'll be back next week!) XOXO 1:40

5d ago1:40

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Heya! I have some catching up to do! No new episode this week. We'll be back very soon, but in the meantime, I'd love to hear from you! Anything you'd really like us to cover on the show? Any books you've loved and you're just dying to talk about them? Any questions about the show? Email me! didntreaditpod@gmail.com. See you soon! XOXO…

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Dr Michael Greenberg: Q&A on RF-ERP (#429) 52:29

12d ago52:29

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In episode 429 I chat with Dr Michael Greenberg. Michael is a clinical psychologist who specialises in Rumination-Focused ERP (RF-ERP). We discuss what’s new with him, he then answers listener questions, he explores how RF-ERP has helped people, learning to let go of the questions, some justifications of rumination that people use to justify it, pe…

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Patricia Highsmith Was a Terrible Dinner Guest: "Where the Action Is" and Art vs. Artist 1:37:32

13d ago1:37:32

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We're accidentally hip, for once in our lives! Just in time for Netflix's new adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley, we're joined by pod bestie Leigh to talk about Highsmith's short story, "Where the Action Is." American grifts, snail obsessions, and bad authorial behavior abound! As always, we are: -Asking with all the love in our hearts that you …

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Story: Kelly (#428) 43:02

19d ago43:02

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In episode 428 I chat with Kelly who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us. We discuss health anxiety, postpartum OCD, harm OCD, violent intrusive thoughts, getting help, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), physical sensations alongside intrusive thoughts, words of hope, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theoc…

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Edith Wharton's "Kerfol": Gals, Ghosts, & Very Good Boys 1:19:05

20d ago1:19:05

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Haunted houses! Law & Order: Brittany Ghosts Unit! Galen is back and she is RUINING DAYS with "Kerfol," Edith Wharton's riveting--and, frankly, *stressful*--story about a man, a wife, and an unexpected haunting. As always, we are: -Asking with all the love in our hearts that you leave us a review or tell a friend about the show <3 -Accepting friend…

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Story: Erica Lugo (EricaFitLove) (#427) 51:48

26d ago51:48

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In episode 427 I chat with Erica who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us. You may know Erica as a trainer from USA Networks Biggest Loser TV show, or from her Instagram (EricaFitLove). We discuss her OCD story, suicidal and self harm themed OCD, getting diagnosed, working with NOCD, doing exposure and response prevention therapy, the W…

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Plant Daddies, Empire, and H.G. Wells: "The Flowering of the Strange Orchid" 55:23

27d ago55:23

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Sinister plants, subversive sexualities, and the insecurity of empire! Join us as we dive into H.G. Wells' "The Flowering of the Strange Orchid" with old pal of the pod William! As always, we are: -Accepting nemesis applications at didntreaditpod@gmail.com -Accepting friends @didntreadit on Instagram & Twitter -Accepting academic scrutiny at didntr…

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Story: Josh (#426) 55:19

1M ago55:19

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In episode 426 I chat with Josh who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us. We discuss his story, his early experiences of OCD, intrusive thoughts, sexual intrusive thoughts, religious OCD, self harm, joining the military, perfectionism, getting therapy, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/josh-426 …

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Thomas Hardy's "An Imaginative Woman," with Jessica Camilli 1:26:27

1M ago1:26:27

1:26:27

What do any of us want more than a Muse Mommy? Join Grace & new pal of the pod Jessica Camilli for an exploration of Thomas Hardy's short story "An Imaginative Woman"! Neglectful husbands! Affairs of the mind! Aesthetic preoccupations that prove fatal! What more could you want? Looking for more of Jessica? You can find her (and her incredible art!!…

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Dr Nicholas Farrell: ERP - understanding it, hierarchies, and home practice (#425) 50:43

1M ago50:43

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In episode 425 I interviewed licensed clinical psychologist Nicholas Farrell. Nick is the clinical director of programming and development at NOCD. We discuss Nick’s therapy journey, explaining exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) and its effectiveness, working on hierarchies that target the correct thing, home practice, ERP as a lifestyl…

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Part Two - William Faulkner's "The Unvanquished," with Maddie Wood 1:18:41

1M ago1:18:41

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More lost cause narratives! Broken cycles! Fewer mules! Join Grace & new friend of the pod Maddie Wood as we dive into PART TWO of William Faulkner's The Unvanquished, a novel of lore, loss, and livestock set during the American Civil War. If you'd like more of Maddie, you can find her @MadelineandNine on Instagram! Send her your fave true crime re…

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Emma Roselli: Working with parents of children and teens experiencing OCD (#424) 41:53

2M ago41:53

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In episode 424 I interviewed Psychotherapist Emma Roselli. We discuss her therapy journey, working with Stuart at The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy, working with and supporting parents of children and teens with OCD, what parents can do more of to support their child, acknowledging the tough experiences of parenting, boundaries and reducing ac…

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William Faulkner's "The Unvanquished," with Maddie Wood - Part One 1:19:57

2M ago1:19:57

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Chests of silver! Nascent lost cause narratives! So, so many mules! Join Grace & new friend of the pod Maddie Wood as we dive into William Faulkner's The Unvanquished, a novel of lore, loss, and livestock set during the American Civil War. If you'd like more of Maddie, you can find her @MadelineandNine on Instagram! Send her your fave true crime re…

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The Lively Minds podcast interviews Stuart, and Matthew Antonelli (IOCDF): Tackling misinformation about OCD (#423) 38:11

2M ago38:11

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In episode 423 Will Sadler and Ellie Page of the Lively Minds podcast interviewed myself (Stuart), and Matthew Antonelli of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) about tackling the misinformation about OCD. We talk about how misunderstood OCD is, why the media gets it wrong, the letting your intrusive thoughts win social media trend, educating a…

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Roald Dahl's "Taste," with Michael Smith 1:20:06

2M ago1:20:06

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Who doesn't love a naughty little wine? Join us as we discuss Roald Dahl's distinctly grown-up short story, "Taste," which has a little bit of everything--fine wines! Betrayals! Intellect-measuring contests! Dudes being dudes! If you--like us!--can't get enough of Michael, you can find him on Instagram @macklesmiff! And check out @NativeSelections …

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Joshua Fletcher (Anxiety Josh): And how does that make you feel? (#422) 54:01

2M ago54:01

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In episode 422 I interviewed Psychotherapist Joshua Fletcher (Anxiety Josh) about his new book, ‘And how does that make you feel?’. We talk about his new book, the voices he uses in his book that narrates his inner dialogue, we discuss some of the clients in the book, the writing process being cathartic, we discuss integrative therapists, what he h…

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Part Two - Rebecca West's "The Return of the Soldier" 1:27:33

2M ago1:27:33

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Part Two! MORE unhappy spouses! MORE passive-aggressive clothing commentary! Fun psychologists! A creeping sense of dread! What more could you ask for? Join us as we finish our exploration of the immortal Rebecca West's "The Return of the Soldier," a compelling and *~drama-filled~* tale of the home front during World War One--and so much more. As a…

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Story: Iona (#421) 46:26

2M ago46:26

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In episode 421 I chat with Iona who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us. We discuss her earliest OCD memory and it feeling like a premonition, her obsessions and compulsions, worries of harm coming to her family, wanting to normalise embarrassing compulsions, family support, medication, starting CBT as a teenager and having a tough tim…

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Rebecca West's "The Return of the Soldier" - Part One 1:08:06

2M ago1:08:06

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Unhappy spouses! Passive-aggressive outfit choices! Spinster Cousins! This book has it all! Join us as we dive into the immortal Rebecca West's FIRST novel, a compelling and *~drama-filled~* tale of the home front during World War One--and so much more. As always, we are: -accepting nemesis applications at didntreaditpod@gmail.com -accepting friend…

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Dr Sam Greenblatt: A review of the therapies that have an evidence base for OCD (#420) 56:17

3M ago56:17

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In episode 420 I chat with Dr Sam Greenblatt. Sam is a licensed clinical psychologist. We discuss an update on Sam, theories on relationship OCD, the nuances of therapy, the idea of trusting your gut, a review of the therapies that have an evidence base for OCD, the need for more longitudinal research, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: http…

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Arthur Machen's "The Bowmen," World War One Propaganda, and the Original Main Character Girlie 59:29

3M ago59:29

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Grace & Leigh are diving into World War One with Arthur Machen's "The Bowmen"! Join us for big questions about portraying war in literature, citing your sources when you write about ghosts, and asides on what a WWI nurse might have done with access to TikTok. As ALWAYS you can find more at didntreaditpod.com! You can email us complaints and nemesis…

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Story: Saraa D. Lee (#419) 32:52

3M ago32:52

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In episode 419 I chat with Saraa D. Lee who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us. Saraa is a therapist (LCSW) at Soul Spa Psychotherapy and is an OCD and Trauma specialist. We discuss her story, traumatic experiences in her childhood, her obsessions and compulsions, not getting a diagnosis, her therapy journey, and much more. Hope it he…

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The First Fragment of the Canterbury Tales, with Toni DiNardo 1:18:40

3M ago1:18:40

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We're BACK to hard-hitting literary analysis without ANY dirty jokes! Definitely for reals! Toni DiNardo takes us on a journey through the first fragment of the Canterbury Tales--join us as we discuss sexy priests, wet humors, Monty Python, and the true timelessness of ass-kissing jokes. *A QUICK NOTE: Toni would like you all to know that she canno…

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Dr Steven Phillipson: OCD in times of crisis (#418) 47:27

3M ago47:27

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In episode 418 I chat with Dr Steven Phillipson. Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specialises in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. Steven is the Clinical Director at the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy in New York. We discuss OCD in times of crisis, the terms of blood lust and guilt thrill, character indictment OCD, …

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Shameless Filler - Plot Me Baby One More Time 37:16

3M ago37:16

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We desperately needed extra research and editing time, so this week we're presenting PLOT ME BABY ONE MORE TIME: An Extremely Serious and Well-Produced Episode. We will be back next week with your regular programming--we love you all! XOXO Find old episodes, sources and more at didntreaditpod.com! Complain to us at didntreaditpod@gmail.com! Check o…

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Story: Jesse Birnbaum and Sandy Robinson (OCD and chronic illness) (#417) 42:17

3M ago42:17

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In episode 417 I chat with Jesse Birnbaum and Sandy Robinson who have kindly agreed to share their OCD stories with us. We discuss their OCD stories, living with OCD and chronic illnesses, going through therapy, self-compassion, setting up their special interest group for OCD and chronic illness, their experience of support groups, words of hope, a…

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Robert W. Chambers' "The King in Yellow," with Ty Phelps 1:36:35

3M ago1:36:35

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Old men yelling at clouds! Sweeping away Bad Architecture! Building suspiciously homogenous alternate worlds! Ty and Grace are exploring Robert W. Chambers' The King in Yellow this week, and more specifically, diving into "The Repairer of Reputations," Chambers' tale of madness, cursed fiction, and a real bummer alternate version of New York in 192…

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Jonny Say: Positive emotions and experiences as triggers for OCD (#416) 1:11:26

3M ago1:11:26

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In episode 416 I chat with Jonny Say. Jonny is a UK based therapist and co-director at The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy. We talk about The OCD Camp, positive emotions and experiences as triggers, Jonny’s personal experiences with this, perfectionism of experience, shame around positive emotions and experiences, therapy around this issue, he g…

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James Joyce's "Ulysses," with Marilyn Drew Necci - Part Two 1:17:58

3M ago1:17:58

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It's Part Two!! We're kicking off the New Year with a journey into Joyce--namely, Joyce's Ulysses, a perilous tome of a book that has no doubt featured on many a literary nerd's resolution list! Join Grace and Drew as they explore Dublin, 1904, along with asides about stuffed animals; public, uhhhh, "misbehavior"; and discussions about how much cen…

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Story: Jack McGlynn (#415) 51:08

4M ago51:08

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In episode 415 I chat with Jack who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us. We discuss his story, somatic themed OCD, contamination themed OCD, going through grief, ADHD, pure O, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/jack-415 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient ther…

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James Joyce's "Ulysses," with Marilyn Drew Necci - Part One 1:20:39

4M ago1:20:39

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We're kicking off the New Year with a journey into Joyce--namely, Joyce's Ulysses, a perilous tome of a book that has no doubt featured on many a literary nerd's resolution list! Join Grace and Drew as they explore Dublin, 1904, along with asides about internet gossip, hidden peeing, and a veritable sea of Joyce's incomparable prose. Drew's work ca…

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Story: Duke Al Durham (#414) 1:12:12

4M ago1:12:12

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In episode 414 I chat with Duke who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us. Duke is a spoken word poet. We discuss his story, his compulsions, drinking to cope, pOCD, real event themed OCD, a suicide attempt, getting treatment, therapy groups, how OCD targets numbers for him, Duke shares two spoken word pieces, we discuss type one diabete…

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