Perfectionism, Process-Based Therapy & The Anxious Perfectionist
In this episode of Breaking the Rules, we’re joined by researcher and clinician Dr. Clarissa Ong to unpack the complex relationship between perfectionism, anxiety, and OCD — and to explore how process...
23 Mar 59min
Developmental Patterns in OCD Onset and Flare-Ups
In this episode of Breaking the Rules, we explore when and why OCD tends to peak across the lifespan — and why symptoms often intensify during moments of growth, change, and meaning rather than out of...
9 Mar 17min
Contamination OCD Isn’t Quirky
In this long-awaited episode of Breaking the Rules, we finally do a deep dive into contamination-themed OCD — one of the most common, misunderstood, and physically debilitating OCD presentations.This ...
23 Feb 27min
Readiness, Uncertainty, and Behaviour Change in OCD Treatment
In this reflective and practical episode of Breaking the Rules, the hosts unpack a phrase that shows up constantly in therapy rooms: “I don’t feel ready.” What does it actually mean? Is readiness a fe...
9 Feb 21min
Moral Scrupulosity vs OCPD
In this in-depth episode of Breaking the Rules, we unpack two commonly confused but fundamentally different clinical presentations: moral scrupulosity (OCD) and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disord...
26 Jan 31min
Values, Paradox, and OCD: Finding Flexibility in the Tension
In this thought-provoking episode of Breaking the Rules, the hosts explore how values and paradox show up in the therapy room—especially when working with clients who experience OCD. Drawing from Acce...
12 Jan 23min
Understanding the Link Between PTSD and OCD
In this powerful and insightful episode, we explore the connection between PTSD and OCD, two conditions that often intersect in complex and misunderstood ways. The discussion dives into how trauma can...
29 Des 202524min
Understanding Parental Accommodation in OCD: Breaking the Cycle
In this insightful episode, we explore the concept of parental accommodation — the well-intentioned ways family members and loved ones may unknowingly reinforce OCD behaviours. Drawing from the resear...
15 Des 202527min
