132. Cognitive Therapy for OCD
In this riveting episode of the OCD Whisperer podcast, host Kristina Orlova sits down with Mike Parker, a licensed clinical social worker and the creator of the popular YouTube channel OCD Space. T...
1 Apr 202531min
131. Buddhism and OCD: How to Stop Obsessive Thoughts Using Mindfulness
Imagine struggling with intrusive thoughts that feel unbearable, unshakable, and all-consuming. You try to fight them, suppress them, or rationalize them away, only to find that they persist, growing ...
18 Mar 202526min
130. Failure to Launch: How Parents Can Help Adults with OCD Build Confidence
Imagine this: A bright, capable adult, full of potential, yet paralyzed by the invisible grip of OCD. They live at home, rely on their parents for everything, and seem unable to take the first step to...
4 Mar 202523min
129. The OCD Awareness Scale: A Tool for Better Understanding
How well do we really understand the full spectrum of OCD? Many people—including professionals—struggle to recognize the various ways OCD can manifest beyond the commonly known themes. In this episode...
18 Feb 202527min
128. Why Staying Silent in Therapy Is Costing You More Than You Think
Many people struggle to speak up about their mental health needs, even when their treatment isn’t working. Why does self-advocacy feel so daunting? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, host...
4 Feb 202525min
127. The Best Path to Recovery: Why Psychotherapy Outshines Medication for OCD
Did you know that many people with OCD still turn to medication as a first option, even though psychotherapy could be just as effective, if not more so? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast,...
21 Jan 202525min
126. From Fear to Freedom: Conquering Magical Thinking OCD
Ever had a moment where you felt like something bad would happen unless you did a specific thing—like touching a door handle just right or counting to a certain number? Now imagine that feeling contro...
7 Jan 202529min
125. Our Psychedelic Journey That Changed Everything
What if the secret to overcoming OCD and mental health challenges isn’t just about managing symptoms, but truly understanding the whole person—mind, body, and spirit? Can therapy that treats us as a c...
17 Des 202428min
