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 Dec 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 Dec 202527min
Perinatal Mental Health and OCD
The perinatal period is one of the most vulnerable—and transformative—times in a parent’s life. In this episode, we explore the challenges of perinatal mental health, with a particular focus on OCD an...
1 Dec 202529min
The Challenges of Clinical Practice
This honest and reflective episode takes listeners inside the therapy room—where clinical learnings, vulnerability, and growth unfold in real time. Ms Catherine McGrath (Clinical Team Lead and Senior ...
17 Nov 202526min
Unpacking Meta OCD: A Deep Dive
In this episode, we explore the often misunderstood world of Meta OCD—a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder where the obsession becomes the diagnosis itself. Clients plagued by questions like "Do...
3 Nov 202524min
