How Mental Compulsions Helped Me Hide OCD for Decades
For years, Shala Nicely looked like she had it all together, but in reality? Her mind was consumed with obsessive thoughts and nonstop mental rituals. Because her compulsions weren’t visible, no one —...
26 Jun 202548min
Manifestation, Positive Thinking, Law of Attraction — Why They Don’t Help OCD
Manifesting. Cleanses. The Law of Attraction. Jaclyn Steinmann tried it all, believing that if she could just control her thoughts — keep them positive and “high vibration” — she could finally quiet t...
19 Jun 202547min
Why Nothing Ever Feels "Just Right" with OCD
Ever find yourself re-checking, redoing, or repeating things until they feel just right — but they never actually do? You're not alone. In this video, Dr. Patrick McGrath breaks down the “just right” ...
15 Jun 202510min
I Used to Hide My Anxiety — Now I Help Millions Heal
Paige Pradko looked like she had it all together — working a corporate gig in Chicago, high-achieving, and smiling through the stress. However, she was secretly battling relentless anxiety. It all cam...
12 Jun 202544min
OCD, Arousal, and the Mind-Body Disconnect
For years, Tracie Ibrahim treated OCD professionally — but even she was stunned by how often groinal response came up in sessions. Not just with one theme, but across the board: harm OCD, sexual orien...
8 Jun 202510min
Self-Criticism, OCD, Overthinking, and the Mindset SHIFT That Helps People Heal
Jon Hershfield is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in the treatment of OCD. In this episode, he joins Dr. Patrick McGrath to discuss his experiences as a clinician, his work as...
5 Jun 202547min
The Day OCD Almost Ended My Relationship
Alix Behar remembers the day everything almost collapsed. OCD had taken over her relationship, flooding her with intrusive thoughts, compulsive confessions, and endless reassurance-seeking. One mornin...
1 Jun 202513min
A Mother's Story Of OCD, Substance Abuse, Loss, And Legacy
Margaret Sisson knew something was wrong when her son Riley came home from camp in a panic she'd never seen before. He started throwing up every morning before school. He checked doorknobs until they ...
29 Mai 202553min
