OCD Family Podcast

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S3E117: Series III, Part V: From Burnout To Balance: How Therapy Can Transform OCPD Warriors' Lives Nov 29, 2024

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Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for Part V of our 3rd Annual OCRD Series to chat about Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) with Dr. Anthony Pinto, Ph.D., group co-facilitator, Isabelle Siegel, and OCPD Warrior, Mark. We focus on the characteristics of OCPD, challenges and treatment approaches for both individual and group therapy. Mark shares about his lived experience on work-life balance, relationships and overall quality of life. Dr. Pinto and Isabelle provide an overview of the main skills practiced in OCPD groups, and Mark highlights how these skills have impacted his road to recovery. Lastly, we have tips for the family members and loved ones to both cheer on and care for themselves. So join the conversation!

S3E116: OCRD Series III, Part IV: How Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Intersects With Gender Diversity with Sandi James Nov 23, 2024

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Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Sandi James of Australia to our OCD Family Community! In Part IV or our 3rd Annual OCRD series, Sandi is sharing more about Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and how it wrestles with gender diversity. Join us as we explore the unique impact BDD has on gender-diverse individuals, its challenges in diagnosis and treatment, and the importance of tailored therapeutic approaches. Come for the learning, stay for the hope!

S3E115: OCRD Series III, Part III: Digital Hoarding: When Clutter Isn't Just Physical with Nick Neave, Ph.D. Nov 15, 2024

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Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she discussed digital hoarding with guest expert, Dr. Nick Neave, Ph.D. out of the UK. Nick explains how hoarding behaviors— whether physical or digital— arise from an emotional attachment, fear of loss, and difficulty discarding items, which can impair daily functioning. We discuss how accumulation of emails, files or photos, can be driven by decision paralysis and social norms that encourage saving data along with the dangers and/or challenges it can pose. Nick shares about the development of the Digital Hoarding Questionnaire (DHQ), emerging research and current resources. So join for the learning and stay for the hope, because awareness is half the battle!

S3E114: OCRD Series III, Part II: Emetophobia: How The Fear Of Vomiting Shapes Lives with Anna Christie Nov 08, 2024

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Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she dives into the often overlooked, but surprisingly common fear of vomiting, with insights from psychotherapist, Anna Christie. As we chat with the esteemed podcast host of Emetophobia Help with Anna Christie, we discuss how this intense phobia can lead to avoidance and safety behaviors that can interfere with people’s ability to engage in value-driven activities and functioning. Anna shares a bit about her story, discusses treatment options, gives great resources and highlights constructive tips for family members surrounding Emetophobia warriors. So join the conversation to learn all about the hope available and the freedom offered through recovery.

S3E113: OCRD Series III, Part I: Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) with Dr. Marla Deibler & Dr. Renae Reinardy Nov 01, 2024

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Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent as she kicks off the annual OC-Related Disorders (OCRDs) Series! Nicole starts with guest experts, Dr. Marla Deibler, PsyD, & Dr. Renae Reinardy, PsyD. Together, they explore the nuances of BFRBs, discussing how these behaviors function as coping mechanisms and the importance of individualized, compassionate treatment. This episode touches on how BFRBs impact individuals and their families, touching on parenting strategies, treatment models and adult relationships. Join the conversation, as we unpack the complex nature of BFRBs, offer valuable insights, resources and a whole lot of hope!

S3E112: Advocacy: The Man Behind ‘The OCD Stories’: How Stuart Ralph Is Helping People Reclaim Their Lives Oct 26, 2024

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Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Stuart Ralph, host of one of the top OCD podcasts, The OCD Stories. It’s the final week of OCD Awareness Month, which means Stuart is helping the fam by discussing the 4th cornerstone of awareness building: Advocacy. Stuart shares about his personal journey with OCD, developing The OCD Stories podcast available wherever you enjoy your podcasts, OCD camps and more! So join the conversation, and find out how you too can be an advocate for OCD Awareness!

S3E111: More Choices, Better Outcomes: An Intro To Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) for OCD with Dr. Pia Callesen, Ph.D. & Bronwyn Shroyer, LCSW Oct 19, 2024

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Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes renowned researcher and psychologist, Dr. Pia Callesen, Ph.D., and OCD and Trauma Specialist, Bronwyn Shroyer, LCSW, to our family gathering! Pia has led to way in training and further research with the founder of Metacognitive Therapy to bring the practice of MCT to Europe and beyond! Metacognitive Therapy has proven to be highly effective treatment for OCD, but it’s also a transdiagnostic approach that can help many people suffering from a range of different disorders. Pia helps to teach Nicole and Bronwyn an introductory understanding of how this therapy works, and we’re intrigued! So join the conversation to learn more about it too, because more hope is on the horizon for our OCD warriors.

S3E110: Lived Experience: From Fear To Freedom: How Ashton Pizza Faced Their OCD & Found Purpose In Helping Others Oct 11, 2024

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Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT & Mental Health Correspondent, as she continues OCD Awareness Month with the 2nd cornerstone of awareness: Lived Experience! Nicole welcomes special guest, Ashton Pizza, LMSW, to share about their story, including their autistic lived experience of OCD and C-PTSD. Learn how sharing our stories can validate, normalize and bring hope to others as we root on our warriors!

S3E109: Meds: Let's Talk About Therapy and Medication for OCD From A Psychiatrist's Perspective Oct 05, 2024

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Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she kicks off OCD Awareness Month with a discussion on medication and it’s role in treating OCD. Nicole welcomes Dr. Stacy Greeter, MD, a pediatric and adult psychiatrist, to share her knowledge and insights into the process. Dr. Greeter emphasizes that medication decisions are personal and should be based on values, not fear. So come for wisdom and stay for the great tips, as we discuss our first cornerstone of OCD Awareness!

S3E108: Walking For Change: How One Million Steps for OCD Breaks Stigma For Our Warriors Sep 27, 2024

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Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she takes this show on the road! Nicole traveled to Chicagoland this past week for the OCD Walk sponsored by OCD Midwest, an Official Affiliate of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Nicole shares about the history of the walk, honoring Denis Asselin’s advocacy in loving memory of his son through walkingwithnathaniel.org & the IOCDF. Additionally, Nicole talks to walk participants and volunteers to learn more about how we can get involved and grow this movement. So join the conversation! Because as Denis teaches us, conversation is key to this advocacy and we’re better together.

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