The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova

Apr 01 2025 132 ep. 21 mins 814
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Unlock the secrets of OCD. Expert insights, personal stories, and practical tips. Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. #allthingsocd

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132. Cognitive Therapy for OCD

Apr 01 2025 31 mins  
In this riveting episode of the OCD Whisperer podcast, host Kristina Orlova sits down with Mike Parker, a licensed clinical social worker and the creator of the popular YouTube channel OCD Space. Together, they embark on a deep dive into the world of OCD and the transformative power of Inference based cognitive-behavioral therapy (ICBT). But what happens when doubt becomes the d

131. Buddhism and OCD: How to Stop Obsessive Thoughts Using Mindfulness

Mar 18 2025 26 mins  
Imagine struggling with intrusive thoughts that feel unbearable, unshakable, and all-consuming. You try to fight them, suppress them, or rationalize them away, only to find that they persist, growing stronger with every attempt to resist. But what if the key to managing OCD wasn’t in pushing these thoughts away, but rather in changing your relationship with them? In this thought-

130. Failure to Launch: How Parents Can Help Adults with OCD Build Confidence

Mar 04 2025 23 mins  
Imagine this: A bright, capable adult, full of potential, yet paralyzed by the invisible grip of OCD. They live at home, rely on their parents for everything, and seem unable to take the first step toward independence. The parents, heartbroken and exhausted, wonder, “Where did we go wrong? How do we help without hurting?” It’s a delicate dance, a tightrope walk between suppor

129. The OCD Awareness Scale: A Tool for Better Understanding

Feb 18 2025 27 mins  
How well do we really understand the full spectrum of OCD? Many people—including professionals—struggle to recognize the various ways OCD can manifest beyond the commonly known themes. In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, host Kristina Orlova welcomes Dr. Kimberly Glazier Leonte, PhD and Dr. Jacquelin Gouniai, PsyD, LPC, co-founders of The OCD Academy. They introduce t

128. Why Staying Silent in Therapy Is Costing You More Than You Think

Feb 04 2025 25 mins  
Many people struggle to speak up about their mental health needs, even when their treatment isn’t working. Why does self-advocacy feel so daunting? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, host Kristina Orlova welcomes Jonathan Teller, a third-year clinical psychology PhD student at Northern Illinois University. Together, they explore the challenges of self-advocacy in hea

127. The Best Path to Recovery: Why Psychotherapy Outshines Medication for OCD

Jan 21 2025 25 mins  
Did you know that many people with OCD still turn to medication as a first option, even though psychotherapy could be just as effective, if not more so? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, host Kristina is joined by Dr. Amy Huberman, a psychiatrist specializing in OCD, anxiety, and trauma. Dr. Huberman discusses her journey from prescribing medication to focusing solely

126. From Fear to Freedom: Conquering Magical Thinking OCD

Jan 07 2025 29 mins  
Ever had a moment where you felt like something bad would happen unless you did a specific thing—like touching a door handle just right or counting to a certain number? Now imagine that feeling controlling your every action, from the smallest decisions to the biggest ones. This is what life is like for those with magical thinking OCD. But how can you tell the difference between t

125. Our Psychedelic Journey That Changed Everything

Dec 17 2024 28 mins  
What if the secret to overcoming OCD and mental health challenges isn’t just about managing symptoms, but truly understanding the whole person—mind, body, and spirit? Can therapy that treats us as a complete individual really lead to healing? Ever considered the role psychedelics, like ketamine, could play in mental health care? Or maybe a holistic approach to therapy is the ga

124. Transforming Challenges of Just Right OCD with Andrew Cohen

Dec 03 2024 34 mins  
When we think about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), common themes like contamination fears or checking rituals often come to mind. However, there is another form of OCD—"Just Right OCD"—which centers on achieving an elusive sense of balance or correctness. In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, host Kristina Orlova sits down with Andrew Cohen, a licensed marriage an

123. The Upside of OCD: How Emotional Sensitivity and Imagination Become Superpowers

Nov 19 2024 28 mins  
When we think about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), our minds often go straight to the difficulties it brings—the obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions that can disrupt daily life. But what if there’s a side of OCD that’s rarely discussed, one that offers unique strengths? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Dr. Michael Alcée, a clinical psychologist and