Get to know OCD

Get to know OCD

Tune in each week for a deep dive into all things OCD with host Dr. Patrick McGrath, NOCD's Chief Clinical Officer. We’ll be sharing inspiring real-life stories of people who’ve faced OCD and came out the other side, as well as practical tips for understanding and tackling OCD. We hope you enjoy the podcast and it helps you get to know OCD.

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The Postpartum Struggle No One Talks About: OCD

The Postpartum Struggle No One Talks About: OCD

Julia Hale is an OCD therapist, but nothing prepared her for the wave of intrusive thoughts and crushing doubt that hit after giving birth. Like many new parents, she had only ever heard postpartum de...

11 Sep 202547min

When famous people actually get OCD right...

When famous people actually get OCD right...

Nicole Rafiee didn't realize she had OCD, partly because TV and movies told her it only looked like spotless kitchens, color-coded closets, or a punchline. Meanwhile, her experience was constant spira...

7 Sep 202518min

Is OCD Genetic? Here's What The Science Says

Is OCD Genetic? Here's What The Science Says

When families first hear their child has OCD, many wonder if they somehow caused it. Dr. Evelyn Stewart has spent her career studying those fears — and the science tells a different story. She explain...

4 Sep 202545min

Does OCD Look Different By Gender?

Does OCD Look Different By Gender?

OCD does NOT affect men and women the same way. In fact, research tells us there are many differences in how the disorder affects each gender. In this video, Dr. Patrick McGrath explains what those di...

29 Aug 20255min

How To Parent A Child With OCD (Without Making It WORSE)

How To Parent A Child With OCD (Without Making It WORSE)

When your child has OCD, it’s natural to want to help — but some of the most common parenting instincts can accidentally make things worse. OCD and anxiety therapist Natasha Daniels knows this firstha...

28 Aug 202542min

Why OCD Can Make You Obsess Over Breathing and Blinking

Why OCD Can Make You Obsess Over Breathing and Blinking

Most people don’t think twice about breathing, blinking, or swallowing food — your body just does it automatically. But for some, OCD turns those simple functions into constant obsessions. This is cal...

24 Aug 20259min

The Brain Treatment That Interrupts OCD Signals

The Brain Treatment That Interrupts OCD Signals

Deep brain stimulation is one of the most advanced treatments for severe OCD. It involves implanting tiny electrodes into specific brain circuits and delivering continuous, low-level electrical pulses...

21 Aug 202542min

Nothing Is Ever “Enough” For OCD

Nothing Is Ever “Enough” For OCD

OCD loves to make promises it can’t keep. It tells you that if you just pray one more time, wash one more time, or check one more time, you’ll finally feel certain — but that moment never comes. In th...

17 Aug 20257min

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