Best ROCD Podcasts (2024)

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#85 - How to Help Someone w/ Relationship Anxiety + ROCD 31:16

9d ago31:16

31:16

If you are the partner of someone with relationship anxiety, this episode is for you. If you have relationship anxiety and want to be able to ask your partner for more intentional support, this episode is for you! Thank you to the help of the You Love and You Learn community on Instagram for this episode. I received dozens of answers to the questio…

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#86 - The Realities of Healing Relationship Anxiety 21:14

2h ago21:14

21:14

Have you ever felt like you were not going “fast enough” in your journey to heal relationship anxiety or ROCD? Maybe you’ve seen other people share their wins and felt like you’re just not getting it. It’s easy to beat ourselves up when we compare to other people’s highlight reels–but today I am peeling back the curtain of what healing relationship…

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91: "What if I want kids and my partner doesn't?" 50:42

2h ago50:42

50:42

In the past I've touched on this as an incompatibility, but as usual — I think it's more nuanced than that, and there are a few things you might do to try to get on the same page before you either hang up your desires or call it quits. Both Feet In Self-study only: FLASH SALE UNTIL 8/31 - 5 days left! Register here Upgrade to join the next BFI clas…

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Story: Chris Russo (#448) 54:03

4h ago54:03

54:03

In episode 448 I chat with Chris Russo who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us. We discuss his story, an early parental loss, religious themed OCD, hit and run themed OCD, the fear of rejection, panic attacks, getting therapy, finding it hard to let go of compulsions, trauma and OCD, what else helps, and much more. Hope it helps. Show …

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91: The Uncertainty of Babymaking 40:10

1h ago40:10

40:10

After a few-months long hiatus, I’m happy to share what I’ve been up to: settling down and starting a new life. In this episode, I share some of my own humbling realities and observations of trying to conceive. Do with them what you want. I hope you find them both reassuring and illuminating. Work with me Podcast, Instagram, Tiktok, email. Subscrib…

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Story: Nadav (#447) 41:33

7h ago41:33

41:33

In episode 447 I chat with Nadav who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us. We discuss his story, obsessing over if he had damaged his hearing and the compulsions around this, starting exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), sexual orientation OCD, zoophilia OCD, obsessing about obsessing, imaginal exposures in ERP, social anxiet…

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#84 - Why We Sabotage Healthy Relationships w/ Dr. Morgan Anderson 38:47

9d ago38:47

38:47

If you have ever felt like your healthy relationship is boring and the “vibes are off” – this episode is for you! I sat down with Dr. Morgan Anderson, a clinical psychologist, relationship coach, and host of the “Let’s Get Vulnerable” podcast. In this episode we discuss: Why Morgan rejected, sabotaged, and avoided available love for so long What em…

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LIVE podcast from the 29th IOCDF Conference in Orlando with Stuart and Jonny (#446) 1:06:32

2d ago1:06:32

1:06:32

In episode 446 therapist Jonny Say and myself (Stuart Ralph) do a live podcast with an audience at the 29th International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) conference. We asked the audience for topics before recording, and then did our best to answer those topics live. We discuss my full circle moment, Jonny’s experience of the conference, perfection, hyper r…

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#83 - Taking Our Partner Off The Pedestal w/ Charisse Cooke 49:27

22d ago49:27

49:27

I loved this conversation because time and time again this comes up in the work I do with clients (and it was a pattern in my own relationship). I sat down with Charisse Cooke, who is a London-based relationship psychotherapist with over 20 years experience. She helps individuals, couples and groups develop relationship skills and define love in a …

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Story: Grace Anderson (#445) 31:22

10d ago31:22

31:22

In episode 445 I chat with Grace Anderson who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us. We discuss her story, real event themed OCD, magical thinking, contamination themed OCD, memory hoarding themed OCD, PANS, medication, therapy, humour, what else helps her and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/grace-…

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Stop the intrusive thoughts, make a choice. 10:02

25d ago10:02

10:02

Hi there, we are Eva & Sean Harrison. A married couple that has overcome retroactive jealousy, ROCD and general relationship anxiety. The first few years together we really struggled with these issues and today we work together to help individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated and stuck due to intrusive thoughts and mental m…

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#82 - How to Make Room for More Joy 24:07

14d ago24:07

24:07

Do you ever notice yourself feeling good, then suddenly an anxious voice pops up saying “wait, shouldn’t I be worrying about something?” or “if I don’t worry about this–how will I figure it out?” I’ve been here, and I used to sabotage most of my good feelings by jumping straight back into worry. In this episode, I explore: Why fear can try to block…

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Chris Trondsen: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (#444) 52:44

27d ago52:44

52:44

In episode 444 I chat with Chris Trondsen. Chris is psychotherapist at the Gateway institute, an OCD and anxiety treatment center. He currently serves as the Vice President of the IOCDF Southern California Affiliate, and is on the Board of Directors of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) We discuss an update on Chris, what is body dysmorphic d…

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When to walk away if your partner has retroactive jealousy. 8:36

18d ago8:36

8:36

How to help the retroactive jealousy sufferer (as their partner) playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi1gRY4Ohxzbq8Z7TIjbtzYFX_UusvQMH&si=lnoVMofzrS3y_RNS Hi there, we are Eva & Sean Harrison. A married couple that has overcome retroactive jealousy, ROCD and general relationship anxiety. The first few years together we really struggled wit…

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#81 - Staying Grounded During Wedding Planning 27:41

23d ago27:41

27:41

In this episode, I share my personal journey from getting engaged (June 2023) to planning my wedding (in May 2025). Thanks to great questions from the You Love and You Learn community…I discuss: How to enjoy your engagement phase before and during wedding planning What I’ve learned about my personality during this time How to accept the moments whe…

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Story: Will (#443) 47:34

23d ago47:34

47:34

In episode 443 I chat with Will who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us. We discuss his story, harm themed OCD, OCD that latched onto someone, medication, the OCD theme of worrying whether he has OCD or not, tics, what helps him, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/will-443 The podcast is made po…

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A recovery story (retroactive jealousy) "I suffered for years" 20:51

1M ago20:51

20:51

Hi there, we are Eva & Sean Harrison. A married couple that has overcome retroactive jealousy, ROCD and general relationship anxiety. The first few years together we really struggled with these issues and today we work together to help individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated and stuck due to intrusive thoughts and mental m…

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#80 - Part 2: Setting Boundaries with In-Laws w/ Alexandra Schelling 39:15

1M ago39:15

39:15

You asked…we’re answering! Alexandra Schelling (of @toolboxforlove on Instagram) and I polled our communities for questions about navigating our significant other’s families, and we’re answering the questions in a two-part episode. Today’s episode is all about navigating relational dynamics with our partner’s family. Should we set boundaries with o…

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Feeling distant from your partner (long distance) 7:16

30d ago7:16

7:16

Hi there, we are Eva & Sean Harrison. A married couple that has overcome retroactive jealousy, ROCD and general relationship anxiety. The first few years together we really struggled with these issues and today we work together to help individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated and stuck due to intrusive thoughts and mental m…

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Jonny interviews Stuart on OCD Therapy for Children and Teens (#442) 59:53

1M ago59:53

59:53

In episode 442 therapist Jonny Say interviews myself, Stuart, about my work as a therapist with children and adolescents. We discuss how I adapt Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for children and teens with OCD, the other therapies I integrate, self-compassion, how parents can help their chil…

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Letting go of RJ feels like I am settling for less. (Red pill community and being with a high value woman) 10:43

2M ago10:43

10:43

Hi there, we are Eva & Sean Harrison. A married couple that has overcome retroactive jealousy, ROCD and general relationship anxiety. The first few years together we really struggled with these issues and today we work together to help individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated and stuck due to intrusive thoughts and mental m…

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#79 - Part 1: Navigating Family Dynamics: Expectations vs. Reality w/ Alexandra Schelling 46:17

2M ago46:17

46:17

You asked…we’re answering! Alexandra Schelling (of @toolboxforlove on Instagram) and I polled our communities for questions about navigating our significant other’s families, and we’re answering the questions in a two-part episode. Today’s episode is all about what’s happening in our OWN mind when it relates to our partner’s family. Expectation vs.…

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Madina Alam: Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (ERP) (#441) 49:20

1M ago49:20

49:20

In episode 441 I chat with Madina Alam. Madina is a licensed mental health therapist, and director of therapist engagement at NOCD. We discuss her therapy journey, Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (ERP) as a tool for life, explaining ERP, working for NOCD, coming up with exposure ideas in session, homework, when ERP works really well what s…

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How to communicate instead of arguing. 8:48

2M ago8:48

8:48

Hi there, we are Eva & Sean Harrison. A married couple that has overcome retroactive jealousy, ROCD and general relationship anxiety. The first few years together we really struggled with these issues and today we work together to help individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated and stuck due to intrusive thoughts and mental m…

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#78 - From Burnout to Balance: Cycle Syncing w/ Ash McDonald 47:50

2M ago47:50

47:50

his episode is a long-time coming, one I have been so excited to record and share with you because I wish more people knew this information! Menstrual cycles can have such a huge effect on how we’re showing up throughout the month, and if we don’t know what to expect…we can feel a lil’ crazy or guilty about the changes in energy, mindset, and emoti…

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Story: Jack (#440) 47:59

2M ago47:59

47:59

In episode 440 I chat with Jack who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us. We discuss his OCD story, an early parental loss, he shares themes of harm OCD, sexual orientation OCD, and peadophile themed OCD. Jack talks about substance use to mask the pain, how numbers played a part in his compulsions, being in an abusive relationship, he m…

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Retroactive Jealousy: What to do if your partner LIED 7:48

2M ago7:48

7:48

The previous video I posted on lying: https://youtu.be/0CfarzWrulE The Ten Principles Webinar: https://overcomingrelationshipanxiety.com/10rprincipleswebinar Are you ready to overcome this? Book your one on one discovery call here: https://calendly.com/overcomingrelationshipanxiety/45min Website: https://overcomingrelationshipanxiety.com Instagram:…

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#77 - Helpful Advice From a Divorce Lawyer 30:59

2M ago30:59

30:59

I was pleasantly surprised when I listened to a podcast with James Sexton, a divorce lawyer who’s seen the ups and downs of couples for 25+ years in his career and has a lot of wisdom to share from it. Today’s episode focuses on a key thing he sees that leads to relationship breakdown: 1. Not knowing what you want or need, and 2. Not knowing how to…

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Will retroactive jealousy go away if I break up and have more experiences? 3:43

2M ago3:43

3:43

The Ten Principles Webinar: https://overcomingrelationshipanxiety.com/10rprincipleswebinar Are you ready to overcome this? Book your one on one discovery call here: https://calendly.com/overcomingrelationshipanxiety/45min Website: https://overcomingrelationshipanxiety.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overcoming_relationshipanxiety Client te…

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Jonny Say: What ACT based Exposure can look like (#439) 58:54

2M ago58:54

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In episode 439 I chat with Jonny Say. Jonny is a UK based therapist and co-director at The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy. We talk about what are values based exposures, Jonny guides me through an imaginal exposure with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), he goes through the skill dropping anchor, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: …

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Does having retroactive jealousy make you insecure? 5:21

2M ago5:21

5:21

Hi there, we are Eva & Sean Harrison. A married couple that has overcome retroactive jealousy, ROCD and general relationship anxiety. The first few years together we really struggled with these issues and today we work together to help individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated and stuck due to intrusive thoughts and mental m…

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#76 - A Reframe to Help Relationship Anxiety: Zooming In and Out 16:53

2M ago16:53

16:53

This simple reframe has helped me (and dozens of my clients) in moments of relationship anxiety: zooming in when you’re thinking too big-picture, and zooming out when you’re hyper-fixated on something in the present moment. I explain why this matters in your relationship and specific examples of zooming in and out to help manage your anxiety. If yo…

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Dr Russ Harris: We practice ACT and compassion skills for OCD (#438) 57:37

2M ago57:37

57:37

In episode 438 I chat with Dr Russ Harris. Russ is a medical practitioner, author of the international best-selling self-help book ‘The Happiness Trap’ (as well as nine others), and is a world-renowned trainer of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). We discuss his new Happiness Trap card deck, rumination, the skill noticing and naming, he guides …

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Retroactive Jealousy How To Become INDIFFERENT 7:03

2M ago7:03

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The Ten Principles Webinar: https://overcomingrelationshipanxiety.com/10rprincipleswebinar Are you ready to overcome this? Book your one on one discovery call here: https://calendly.com/overcomingrelationshipanxiety/45min Website: https://overcomingrelationshipanxiety.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overcoming_relationshipanxiety Client te…

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#75 - Healing Unworthiness: From Trauma to Self-Worth w/ Sarah Baldwin 49:40

2M ago49:40

49:40

This topic is LONG overdue, and that is feeling unworthy and how this affects our life and the ways we show up in our relationships. I’m thrilled to have had the chance to speak with Sarah Baldwin, who is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and expert in the field of trauma resolution. We explore reasons we feel unworthy, how to become kinder to ou…

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Dr Sam Greenblatt: Intersections between OCD and the LGBTQIA+ community (#437) 47:36

3M ago47:36

47:36

In episode 437 I chat with Dr Sam Greenblatt. Sam is a licensed clinical psychologist. We discuss an update on Sam, intersections between OCD and the LGBTQIA+ community, how OCD can show up in this community, including common OCD themes, working with therapists who understand the needs of the community, and much more. Hope it helps. The podcast is …

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#74 - Speaking Up For Your Needs in a Relationship w/ Gayane Aramyan 43:08

3M ago43:08

43:08

Are you clear about what your needs are in a relationship? If so, do you communicate them openly with your partner? If you answered no to either question, you’ll enjoy this conversation. Our partners cannot read our minds, especially if we are not even sure what we’re expecting in the first place, so it’s important to take time to think about these…

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Dr Steven Phillipson’s OCD therapy group featuring Sadie, Rachel, and Mike (#436) 52:43

3M ago52:43

52:43

In episode 436 I chat with Dr Steven Phillipson and three members of one of his OCD therapy groups: Sadie, Rachel, and Mike. 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 Steve’s therapy …

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