Podcasts by The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova

103. Mastering Mind Over Obsession: Navigating Evidence-Based OCD Strategies with Dr. Jon Abramowitz from 2023-12-12T01:00

In the realm of mental health treatment, evidence-based approaches are the guiding lights that lead individuals toward recovery. The journey to understanding and effectively treating obsessive-c...

102. Shattering Stereotypes: ‘Exposure’ and the Real Faces of OCD with Peter Cannon from 2023-11-28T01:00

In today’s episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, we are excited to feature Peter Cannon, a young, talented writer, and director who's making waves with his debut feature film, "Exposure". Peter'...

101. Can Accelerated TMS and Psychedelics Reshape OCD’s Grip? With Dr. Noah DeGaetano and Dr. Ryan Vidrine from 2023-11-14T01:00

Imagine finding a new way to help with OCD that's different from the usual methods – it's called Accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Think of it like this: your mind sometimes g...

100. The Intersection of OCD and Spirituality with Lucy Grantz from 2023-10-31T01:00

Think about this: have you ever tried to find peace and meaning through your spiritual practices, like meditation or prayer, only to have nagging, bothersome thoughts and habits that just won't ...

99. OCD and Inferential Confusion: When Reality and Imagination Collide with Carl Robbins from 2023-10-17T01:00

Do you ever find yourself double-checking if you locked the front door? Or perhaps you've felt the need to wash your hands repeatedly, even though you know they're already clean? These common ex...

98. Understanding Perinatal OCD: Symptoms, Treatment, and Support with Conal Harpur from 2023-10-02T23:00

Bringing a child into the world is often described as one of life's most beautiful and transformative experiences. However, for some new mothers, this journey can be clouded by a silent intruder...

97. OCD and Intimacy: Can Perfectionism Ruin the Mood? with Dr. Patrick McGrath from 2023-09-19T01:00

Did you ever stop to consider the intricate challenges individuals with OCD face when they embark on their journey towards treatment? Or perhaps, have you thought about the profound ways in whic...

96. Reality Sensing in Therapy with Amanda Petrik-Gardner from 2023-09-05T01:00

In the realm of mental health treatment, the evolution of therapeutic approaches is an ongoing journey marked by innovation and discovery. One such breakthrough that has been gaining prominence ...

95. Unraveling OCD: A Game-Changing Approach with Dr. Reid Wilson from 2023-08-23T01:00

Have you ever found yourself caught in a never-ending cycle of anxious thoughts and compulsive behaviors? Do you constantly feel overwhelmed by the intrusive thoughts that seem to control your e...

94. Justice Based ERP with Dr.Pinciotti and Dr. Wadsworth from 2023-08-08T19:22:06

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93. Disgust Based OCD with Rich Gallagher from 2023-07-24T16:51:37

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92. PE for PTSD AND ExRP for OCD with Dr. Jessica Stern from 2023-07-12T20:44:20

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91. BDD with Dr. Eva Fisher from 2023-06-27T11:51:43

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90. OCD to Compulsions with Paul McCarroll from 2023-06-12T18:30:12

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89. Agoraphobia with Drew Linsalata from The Anxious Truth from 2023-05-30T10:36:10

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88. Motivation and OCD with Dr. Nathaniel Van Kirk from 2023-05-17T08:11:16

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87. Mindfulness-based therapy for OCD with Sarah Carr from 2023-05-08T15:51:42

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86. A talk with Zack Westerback author of You Are Not Alone who also has OCD from 2023-04-19T09:22:54

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85. Unraveling the Intricacies of OCD and PTSD- Insights from Bronwyn Shroyer and Dr. Caitlin Pinciatti from 2023-04-03T02:01

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Take control of your OCD with the "Be OCD Free" course. Start your ...

84. Madison on becoming an OCD Therapist and Health Anxiety from 2023-03-21T17:52:50

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83. Christina Ennabe and I discuss later-life OCD diagnosis from 2023-03-06T09:51:11

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In this discussion, Christina Ennabe and I explore the experience of being diagnosed with OCD in adultho...

82. Insightful conversation with Nicole Morris on Motherhood and OCD from 2023-02-24T02:20

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Join us for a candid interview with Nicole Morris, a mom, podcaster and a therapist who's sharing her jo...

81. Interview with Natasha Daniels on Misophonia from 2023-02-06T12:44:25

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Unlock the Secrets of Misophonia with Natasha Daniels!

Join the conversation with one of the lead...

80. Interview with Shaun Flores on OCD and the Black Community from 2023-01-24T20:51:34

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Shaun Flores and I discussed OCD and the Black Community.

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79. Interview with Dr. Jonathan Hoffman (NBI) about Substance use and OCD from 2023-01-09T08:34:49

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Dr. Jonathan Hoffman and I discussed Substance Use and OCD treatment.

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78. Interview with Mike Heady on what kind of therapy is ICBT for OCD? from 2022-12-26T02:03

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Mike Heady and I discussed what kind of therapy is ICBT? Is it meta-cognitive therapy? Is it cognitive t...

77. Discussion with fellow OCD therapist Krista Reed about our experiences on learning ICBT from 2022-12-12T08:02

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Krista Reed and I discussed what it has been like learning ICBT (Inference Based CBT) and using ourselves as two therapists ...

76. Interview with Brooke Miller on OCD, Anorexia, and Bipolar 2 from 2022-11-28T13:49:58

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I talked with Brooke Miller about her experience with OCD, Anorexia, and Bipolar 2 diagnosis. Have a listen to learn more. Listen

75. Interview with Mike Sizemore on OCD and ID from 2022-11-15T07:13:42

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I talked with Mike Sizemore. He serves on OCD Midwest, an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. He runs peer suppor...

74. Interview with Olga Green on Intuition and Gut Knowledge from 2022-11-01T12:46:45

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I talked with Olga Green who is a teacher for Practice Consciousness School founded by Estonian Wisdom teacher Ingvar Vilido...

73. Interview with Gina Abbondante on ICBT vs ERP and ACT from 2022-10-17T13:17:29

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I talked with Gina Abbondante from Change of Mind Counseling about her OCD lived experience and using ICBT vs ERP and ACT. Listen

72. Interview with Jonathan Schultz about OCD Lived Experience and ERP from 2022-10-03T11:37:14

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I talked with Jonathan Schultz about OCD Lived Experience and using ERP. 

If you are interested in learning ...

71. Interview with Rev. Katie O’Dunne on Faith and OCD from 2022-09-25T17:33:51

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I talked with Rev. Katie O'Dunne about Faith and OCD. Have a listen to learn more. 

If you are interested in...

70. Interview with Stephanie Woodrow on Gender Identity and OCD from 2022-09-05T04:23

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I talked with Stephanie Woodrow about Gender Identity and OCD, what it is and how they intersect.

If you are...

69. Interview with Catherine Goldhouse about Inference Based CBT from 2022-08-24T14:49:31

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I talked with Catherine Goldhouse about I-CBT, what it is and how is it different from ERP and ACT.

If you a...

68. Interview with Jenna Overbaugh on Nonconventional R-OCD from 2022-08-08T19:19:42

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I talked with Jenna Overbaugh who has her own practice and does social media marketing for NOCD.

We discussed how R-O...

67. Interview with Emily and Lindsay of Think Presently from 2022-07-25T10:38:48

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I talked with sisters Emily and Lindsay from Think Presently about their own OCD journeys and what prompted them to create T...

66. ERP and IBT (Inference Based Therapy) for my own perfectionism/just right OCD from 2022-07-17T09:58:15

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*(This episode is week late due to me getting ill.)

Today I share something personal about how my own OCD ha...

65. OCD Stories We Tell Ourselves from 2022-06-27T11:18:29

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Today I discuss the ways we sell our own internal OCD story to ourselves. Our OCD logic can sound so reasonable at times. Ha...

64. My 30 day Rumination Journal Coming Soon from 2022-06-13T21:01:51

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Today I discuss Rumination and how we can all justify our rumination and reinforce the doubt as well as share some of the jo...

63. Self-punishment can be a compulsion in the OCD world from 2022-05-30T21:10:54

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1. Today I discuss self-punishment as a compulsion. 
2. You may want to start a log to track your triggers, obsessio...
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62. Some unhelpful thinking is important to be aware of from 2022-05-16T16:30:26

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Today I discuss three unhelpful thinking styles:

1. All or nothing thinking (black and white thinking)
2. Emo...
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61. Perfectionism from 2022-05-02T16:57:46

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Today I discuss Perfectionism:

1. Symptoms of healthy vs unhealthy perfectionism
2. Do you know your inner cr...
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60. ADHD and OCD with Dr.Roberto Olivardia lecturer at Harvard Medical School from 2022-04-18T13:14:32

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Today I interview Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a lecturer at Harvard Medical School and Dr. Olivardia runs a private practice.  Listen

59. Healthy avoidance vs OCD avoidance from 2022-04-04T16:58:21

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What is healthy avoidance vs OCD avoidance

Host: Kristina Orlova, LMFT

1. What is healthy avoidance
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58. What you need to know about OCD anxiety cycle from 2022-03-21T10:44:41

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What you need to know about OCD anxiety cycle

Host: Kristina Orlova, LMFT

1. What is an OCD anxiety cycle Listen

57. Are your kids asking the same questions over and over? from 2022-03-07T15:30:50

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Are your kids asking same questions over and over?

Host: Kristina Orlova, LMFT

1. As a parent do you know wh...
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56. Do your intrusive thoughts mean something? from 2022-02-21T06:06:26

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Do your intrusive thoughts mean something?

Your Host: Kristina Orlova, LMFT

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55. Are you willing to feel Uncomfortable? from 2022-02-07T08:20:42

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Today I answer a couple of common questions I get:

1. How can I be ready for ERP?
2. How do I work on compuls...
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54. OCD in my relationship from 2022-01-24T13:04:24

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Today I interview Jasmeet Singh who is a molecular biologist and a headshot photographer and my partner.

1. What is...
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53. Interview with Paul Mc Carroll on What if Recovery Becomes a Compulsion? from 2022-01-10T08:50:39

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Today I interview Paul Mc Carroll from Belfast, Ireland who is an OCD and anxiety specialist, therapist, and mental health t...

52. Interview with Kelley Franke on How do OCD symptoms return? from 2021-12-27T13:44:59

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Today I interview Kelley Franke, LMFT on Why do OCD symptoms return?

1. How do OCD symptoms return?
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51. Interview with Dr. Jonathan Grayson on OCD, recovery, and motivation from 2021-12-13T11:02:07

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Today I talk with Dr. Jonathan Grayson is a licensed psychologist (PSY26643) and has been specializing in the treatment of o...

50. Interview with Dr. Roberto Olivardia on BDD and OCD from 2021-11-29T14:45:20

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Today I talk with Dr. Roberto Olivardia about BDD and OCD.  Here are the questions we cover:

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49. Interview with Ethan Smith on Recovery from OCD from 2021-11-15T10:07:04

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Today I talk with Ethan Smith.  Here are the questions we cover:

1. What is difficult about recovery?
2. How ...
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48. Interview with Jason Adams about being a dad with OCD from 2021-11-01T15:11:15

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Today I talk to Jason Adams about being a dad with OCD.  Here are the questions we cover:

1. Does OCD get in the wa...
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47. Overcoming Taboo Intrusive Thoughts Part 3 with Matt Codde from 2021-10-25T08:04:26

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Today we discuss what treatment can look like and that it IS possible to recover from OCD!

Check out the episode and ...

46. Overcoming Taboo Intrusive Thoughts Part 2 with Matt Codde from 2021-10-22T17:33:08

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Today we want to introduce you to a concept that that OCD content is not the problem. Have a listen and register for the wor...

45. Special Episode Series with Matt Codde on Overcoming Taboo Intrusive Thoughts from 2021-10-18T14:11:44

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Today I talk to my friend and colleague Matt Codde about Overcoming Taboo Intrusive Thoughts and the workshop we will be run...

44. OCD is not a thinking problem from 2021-10-04T15:15:31

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Today I talk to you about OCD and how re-frame it and realize it is not a thinking problem.  If you can grasp this principle...

43. Interview with Dr. Courtney Paré on OCD and Decision Making from 2021-09-20T12:43:41

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Today I interview Dr. Courtney Paré, ND on OCD and Decision Making

• How OCD impacts a persons ability to make a d...
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42. Interview with India Haylor on Postpartum OCD from 2021-09-06T20:45:02

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Today I interview India Haylor from OCD Excellence on Postpartum OCD

  1...

41. Interview with Lauren McMeikan Rosen on Bestiality/ Pets and OCD from 2021-08-23T07:51:03

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Today I interview Lauren McMeikan Rosen LMFT from The Obsessive Mind

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40. Interview with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona on ACT and OCD from 2021-08-09T18:39:59

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Today I interview Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona from ACT Beyond OCD

1. What i...
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39. Interview with Natasha Daniels from AT Parenting Survival from 2021-07-26T15:54:58

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Today I interview Natasha Daniels, LCSW from AT Parenting Survival

1. Wh...
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38. OCD and Trauma from 2021-07-13T13:24:54

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Today I talk about OCD and Trauma.

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13. Relationship OCD (R OCD) from 2020-07-28T13:57

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Let's talk about Relationship OCD! 

R-OCD 

Are you doing any of these things:

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12. Dreams&OCD from 2020-07-12T21:12:22

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Let's talk about dreams and OCD! 

#1 Tip to help you: Response Prevention

1. Once you are awake (reg...
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11. Committed Action from 2020-06-29T09:44:53

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Let's talk about committed action and why it is important.  There are some self-evaluation questions you need to ask yourself...

10. If You Love Someone With OCD from 2020-06-15T10:37:43

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Today I cover 3 things you DO NOT want to do If You Love Someone With OCD.  

1. Do not try to think your way out of ...
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9. Q&A Session from 2020-05-31T18:26:41

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Today I am answering some questions that got direct messaged to me on my Instagram account