Podcasts
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Episode: The Truth of OCD: Therapist Alegra Kastens on Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Detailing her own struggle, and work as an OCD specialist, Alegra helps demystify the relentless cycle of ego-dystonic, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and compulsions that define this often-misunderstood and under-diagnosed disorder – sharing why so many people have OCD and do not know it, and ways to support people with OCD without enabling and reinforcing the compulsions.
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The OCD Stories
The OCD Stories is a podcast hosted by Stuart Ralph that offers support and education for people living with OCD. It features personal stories, expert interviews, and practical advice on treatment approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
The show is widely praised for its compassionate tone and its ability to bring hope and connection to listeners navigating OCD.
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The OCD Family Podcast
The OCD Family Podcast, hosted by LMFT Nicole Morris, offers support and education for families and loved ones of people with OCD. It features expert insights, treatment strategies, and real-life stories to help listeners better understand OCD and how to support recovery within family relationships.
Other Content
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Channel: OCD Space
OCD Space is a channel covering all things OCD. Mike Parker, LCSW is a therapist in Pittsburgh, PA who provides specialized therapy for individuals living with OCD, and enjoys sharing interesting and helpful treatment concepts on Youtube.
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Video: This Question Can Reduce Obsessional Doubt (I-CBT)
This video presents the viewer with a question that can help to reduce Obsessional Doubt, which comes to us from Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT).
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OCD-Focused Instagram Accounts:
@obsessivelystrong
@ICBTtherapist
@OCDtrainingschool
@ChristinaCounsels
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Video: Feared Possible Self v. Real Self: How I-CBT Helps to Rebuild Trust w/ Amanda Petrik-Gardner
The feared possible self is an ICBT concept that refers to a distorted self-concept or identity the person dreads becoming (e.g., "a dangerous person" or "a fraud").
The topic is discussed at timestamp 40:00-47:00.