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The OCD Stories

The OCD Stories

By: Stuart Ralph
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 Welcome to The OCD Stories, hosted by Stuart Ralph. The podcast has been heard over 6 million times globally. Check out your first episode from our existing hundreds of episodes featuring experts, and people experiencing symptoms just like you today. If you do, you may just feel understood, heard and possibly help you identify your next step in your own personal journey to healing. Disclaimer - this podcast is not a replacement for therapy. Please seek treatment from a licensed mental health professional.2015 Stuart Ralph Ltd Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Spenser Gabin: Reflections on ERP therapy, and becoming a therapist (#517)

    Spenser Gabin: Reflections on ERP therapy, and becoming a therapist (#517)
    Dec 21 2025

    In episode 517 I chat with Spenser Gabin. Spenser is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Encinitas, California

    We discuss his OCD, becoming a therapist, his thoughts on Ian O'Brien's episode and clinical perceptive on Ian's research findings on exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP): drop out rate, explaining how ERP links to life, setting expectations, ERP as a lifestyle, and motivation in ERP. We also discuss building trust in therapy, therapist disclosure, self-efficacy, and much more. Hope it helps.

    Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/spenser-517

    The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories

    Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter

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    55 mins
  • Story: Emma (Group therapy, OCD around parenting, real event OCD) (Ep516)

    Story: Emma (Group therapy, OCD around parenting, real event OCD) (Ep516)
    Dec 14 2025

    In episode 516 I chat with Emma who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us.

    We discuss OCD around parenting, real event themed OCD, group therapy and experiences of it, rumination, reassurance, dealing with shame, creativity in recovery, and much more. Hope it helps.

    Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/emma-516

    The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories

    Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter

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    41 mins
  • The 10-Year Anniversary Episode: Featuring the Listeners (#515)

    The 10-Year Anniversary Episode: Featuring the Listeners (#515)
    Dec 7 2025

    In episode 515 I opened the 10-year anniversary episode up to the listeners. People were able to make a recording of a 30 second sound bite for the show. This episode features all those recordings. Thank you to all those who submitted a sound bite. And thanks to you for listening and for your support over the last 10 years. What a ride it's been!

    Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/10-year-515

    The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories

    Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter

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    19 mins
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