S4E154: OCRD Series IV, Part IV: When OCPD Takes Over Your Marriage: Real Stories & Solutions
In this final installment of our OCRD Series, we explore Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) with Dr. Anthony Pinto and two special guests who bring powerful lived experience within the context of marriage and parenting. We discuss the difference between OCD and OCPD, how rigid thinking impacts relationships, and what growth looks like with a CBT Toolbox. Plus, we reflect on the hope available in the lifelong process of navigating OCPD. Finally, Nicole offer a values-based application practice to take with you into the holidays. So join the conversation, and let’s learn about OCPD!
Resources:
To learn more about the Northwell Health OCD Center & Dr. Anthony Pinto, Ph.D.,: Click here.
To learn more about the resources and support available at OCPD.org: Click here.
To learn more about the upcoming Self Help workbook, The Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Workbook: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills to Overcome Rigidity, Embrace Imperfection, and Improve Your Relationships―and Your Life, for pre-order (Release date: July 2026): Click here.
To learn more about the parenting book Adam and Rebecca recommended during this episode, Parenting Teens with Love and Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood by Fay & Cline, : Click here.
To learn more about Gary Trosclair’s book, The Healthy Compulsive: Healing Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder and Taking the Wheel of the Driven Personality: Click here.
To check out our past episodes with Dr. Anthony Pinto regarding support and resources for OCPD,
S4E153: OCRD Series IV, Part III: ARFID: The One Diagnosis That Could Change How You See "Picky Eating" Forever
In Part III of our OCRD Series, we explore Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), a serious eating disorder that often overlaps with OCD, anxiety, and sensory sensitivities. Host Nicole Morris, LMFT, breaks down how ARFID shows up in real life, courtesy of a FEAST presentation by Dr. Sarah Ravin, Ph.D., on how ARFID differs from typical picky eating, and what treatment options can help individuals and families navigate recovery. Additionally, Nicole provides some practical examples as she provides live reaction to Hannah Lea's bravery on her channel, @MyARFIDlife. So join the conversation, and leave with lots of hope! Because if anything, we're reminded that we're not alone.
Resources:
To learn more about FEAST (Families Empowered And Supporting Treatment) for Eating Disorders: Click here.
To learn more about guest speaker for ARFID 101 hosted by FEAST, Dr. Sarah Ravin, Ph.D.: Click here.
To check out the FEAST YouTube Channel: Click here.
To watch exerts or the full video of Dr. Ravin’s presentation, click the YouTube video below:
To check out past episodes of OCD Family Podcast referenced during this episode, see below:
S1E39: The Incredible Overlap Between Eating Disorder & OCD with Dr. Jenna DiLossi, PsyD
S2E88: Exposed: The Life Changing Benefits of Facing Your Fears for IBS & OCD with Dr. Melissa Hunt, Ph.D.
To learn more about the Nine Item ARFID Screen (NIAS), click here.
To learn more about the 2023 research by Sanchez-Cerezo et al, click here.
To learn more about the adorable Hannah Lea, like and follow her on the following:
Instagram: @myarfidlife
YouTube: @MyARFIDLife
All of the following YouTube videos were reviewed for this episode. Click on the corresponding title to watch the video in full, follow Hannah and her family’s ARFID journey, or share:
Hannah’s Mom: MY MOM TALKING ABOUT ARFID AND HOW WE STARTED THIS JOURNEY
Exposure #1: SAFEFOOD
Exposure #2: BAGEL WITH BUTTER
Exposure #3: FEAR FOOD
Why 3 Bites: HANNAH’S 3 BITE RULE
Intrusive Thoughts Application: BEING UNCOMFORTABLE TO GET COMFORTABLE
S4E152: OCRD Series IV, Part II: Understanding BDD: What Families & Clinicians Can Learn from Kimberley Quinlan & Chris Trondsen, LMFTs
BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) affects millions, but quality education for both clinicians AND families has been hard to find—until now. In this episode, Nicole sits down with Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT—host of the highly successful Your Anxiety Toolkit podcast & Chris Trondsen, LMFT—to get an exclusive overview of their groundbreaking new BDD course with CBT School. What makes this course special? It offers TWO distinct tracks, a clinical training path and a lived experience family track. Chris and Kim give us a bird's-eye view of what each track covers, who it's designed for, and how this course fills a critical gap in BDD education. Ready to dive deeper? Whether you're a family member seeking understanding or a clinician expanding your toolkit, this conversation will show you what's possible when expert knowledge meets compassionate education.
Resources:
Want to learn more about Kimberley and Chris’ course, Your BDD Toolkit: Click here.
To learn more about Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT,
And her practice: Click here.
To listen to Your Anxiety Toolkit on Spotify: Click here.
To visit CBT School more broadly: Click here.
To learn more about Chris Trondsen, LMFT,
And his practice: Click here.
To learn more about the online support group for family members, hosted by Chris and his mother, Liz: Click here.
To check out Chris’ previous episodes on OCD Family Podcast,
S1E15: Part II: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) with Chris Trondsen, LMFRT, APCC, & Liz Trondsen
S3E122: When Fear’s Ablaze: Mental Health Tips For Coping With Crisis
To learn more about the IOCDF SoCal Online Conference, running 11/15-16/2025: Click here.
To learn more about the broader affiliate and partner organizations through the IOCDF: Click here.
To check out IOCDF’s BDD-specific website: Click here.
S4E151: OCRD Series IV, Part I: BFRBs Explained: Lived Experience Meets Psychological Expertise to Benefit Families
In this episode of our 4th Annual OCRD Series, we explore trichotillomania, skin picking, nail biting, and other BFRBs from two essential perspectives: someone living with these challenges and a treating psychologist specializing in OCD and related disorders.
Whether you're a family member, partner, parent, or chosen family trying to understand BFRBs, or someone experiencing these behaviors yourself, this conversation offers real insights into what helps and what doesn't. Special guests, Jason Yu and Dr. Lisa Conway, discuss common struggles and goals while honoring the lived experience that statistics and clinical language can't capture. So join us for the conversation for lots of hope and practical guidance for loved ones and chosen family supporting BFRB warriors!
Resources:
To learn more about Jason Yu’s work, including his YouTube Channel for the Fidget Podcast, click here.
To learn more about the amazing Dr. Lisa Conway, check out her practice by clicking here.
If you want to learn more about either of the sensory panels Lisa has participated in previously with the fam, see the following:
S2E91: Part I: Sensory Panel: How Does OCD, OT, Being Autistic, BFRBs & Tics Affect Sensory Regulation
S2E92: Part II: Sensory Panel: Unlocking Hope: Approaching Sensory Experiences With A Curious Mind
To check out the original BFRB Water Cooler Chat Nicole created in consultation with Lisa during Season 1, click play below:
S4E150: Voices Of OCD: Stories That Help Break The Silence
In this special episode of the OCD Family Podcast, host Nicole Morris, LMFT, wraps up OCD Awareness Month by highlighting powerful stories from public figures like Scheana Shay, Braden Smith, Zane Gonzalez, Aly Raisman, Camila Cabello, and Howie Mandel as they share about their lived experience with OCD.
Nicole offers clinical insight and family-focused commentary on themes like religious scrupulosity, perinatal OCD, medication, and the stigma surrounding OCD — reminding us that this disorder doesn’t discriminate, and that speaking out makes a difference. So join the conversation!
Resources:
Scroll through the guests to find corresponding full interviews from the original, cited sources in full:
Scheana Shay:
The International OCD Foundation: Speaking Up: Scheana Shay’s Journey with PostPartum OCD
To learn more about the Perinatal OCD Resource Center through the IOCDF: Click here.
Braden Smith:
To learn more about Braden’s OCD story, courtesy of the Indianapolis Star, please see the 3 part series below:
Zane Gonazalez & Aly Raisman:
The International OCD Foundation: Winning Against OCD: Pro Athletes on Strength, Stigma and Success
To learn more about support and resources that can aid Anxiety in Athletes, check out the IOCDF by clicking here.
Camilla Cabello:
Therapuss with Jake Shane:
Medication Recommendations from the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF): Click here.
Provider Searches:
IOCDF: Click here.
I-CBT: Click here.
Howie Mandel:
NOCD: Get to know OCD, Ep 2: Howie Mandel on OCD and turning pain into purpose
Additional Citations:
To learn more about the stat reported from the World Health Organization during this episode, click here.
S4E149: Season 4 Premiere: We Walked For OCD Awareness & Here’s What Happened!
Season 4 is HERE! Join the kick off with your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we discuss Indiana's first-ever IOCDF OCD Walk sponsored by OCD Midwest. Clinicians, families, and partners united to raise awareness and access to evidence-based treatment. In this season premiere, discover what made this groundbreaking event so powerful and why it matters for the OCD community worldwide. In this episode, Nicole will cover the significance of Indiana's first-ever IOCDF OCD Walk, how clinicians and community partners united for OCD awareness, stories from family members and intimate partners who joined, evidence-based practices that are changing lives and what this historic event means for OCD advocacy moving forward. So join the conversation because we are better together!
Resources:
Check back on 10/11/2025 for a full posting of all the resources mentioned during this episode. <3
S3E148: Water Cooler Chats: You’re Stronger Than Your Fears
In our final water cooler chat of Season 3, join Nicole as we dive into what real courage looks like for OCD families—facing fears, bearing discomfort, and building resilience through ERP and I-CBT. Whether you’re supporting a loved one or on your own recovery journey, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that every act of bravery counts and that you’re never alone. Join us as we celebrate our community’s strength and look forward to Season 4!
Resources:
To learn more about ERP, click here.
To learn more about I-CBT, click here.
To learn more about OCD Training School’s amazing catalogue of courses for self help and professional trainings through my affiliate link, click here.
S3E147: Water Cooler Chats: How OCD Shows Up in School & What Parents Need To Know
Fam, is your child struggling with anxiety or OCD behaviors in the classroom? This Water Cooler Chats episode breaks down the warning signs parents and teachers often miss, plus actionable strategies to help. Drawing from the International OCD Foundation’s latest research, we explore why 1 in 100 youth have OCD, how symptoms can hide for years before diagnosis, and what you can do right now to support your child or students. Whether you’re a parent watching your child struggle or an educator wanting to help, you’ll find hope, validation, and real-world next steps. You are not alone.
Citations & Resources:
To check out more information about Anxiety In The Classroom resources, presented by IOCDF, click here.
To check out the IOCDF’s informational brochure on What You Need To Know About OCD, click here.
To learn more about the stats and Who Gets OCD as reported from the IOCDF, click here.
To check out some Autistic-led Resources from Educators and Advocates:
The Neurodivergent Teacher: Click here.
Mrs. Speechie P.: Click here.
Neurodivergent Insights with Dr. Megan Neff: Click here.
Psychiatrist, Dr. Stacy Greeter, MD.’s, YouTube Channel: Click here.
Trouble With School Refusal or Truancy? Check out our past episode with Dina Scolan, LCPC:
Additionally, if you have an older college age student, check out our Water Cooler Chats on this topic from earlier in the summer:
To hear more about lived experience of an OCD warrior through his college and graduate school years, check out this episode:
To expand your team by finding a provider trained in evidenced-based therapy for OCD, check out the following:
The IOCDF Provider Search: Click here.
The ADAA Provider Search: Click here.
The I-CBT Provider Search: Click here.
For self help material to support learning, though not recommended as a substitute for therapy, check out:
OCD Training School: Click here.
Please note this is an affiliate link. Any courses or trainings purchased through this link support the OCD Family Community at no extra cost to you.
Resolving OCD by Frederick Aardema, Ph.D.,
Freedom From Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Updated Edition): A Personalized Recovery Program for Living with Uncertainty by Jonathan Grayson, Ph.D.: Click here.
S3E146: Water Cooler Chat: The ONE Family Support Lesson That Changed Everything (3 Years Later)
Celebrating three years of the OCD Family Podcast, this quick water cooler chat dives into the biggest lesson learned: true support for loved ones with OCD isn’t about fixing—it’s about being present and holding space. Hear a heartfelt thank you to the community, encouragement to keep connecting, and a heads-up that long-form interviews and inspiring stories return August 29, 2025.
Resources:
To learn more about family support for loved ones with OCD, check out this resource from IOCDF: Click here.
Or to learn from an I-CBT perspective, click here.
S3E145: Water Cooler Chats: When It Looks Like OCD… But Isn’t (Exactly)
In this Water Cooler Chat episode, we explore conditions that can mimic or overlap with OCD—but require different approaches. So join Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she dives into conditions that look like or trigger OCD-like symptoms, including PANS/PANDAS, Lyme, Bartonella, and eating disorders. We also unpack how severe OCD can resemble psychosis—but isn’t the same. Learn why medical evaluation is key and when it might not be “just OCD.”
Resources:
New to OCD completely? Learn more about..
How OCD behaves and why we use Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) to treat it: Click here.
More about ERP: Click here.
How OCD doubts are constructed, and how we can use Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) to resolve reasoning errors: Click here.
To learn more about PANS & PANDAS, check out one of the helpful, following resources:
The PANDAS Network: Click here.
The PANDAS Physician’s Network: Click here.
Brittany Goff, LCSW-C’s medical provider directory for US-based patients: Click here.
Please note, this is also a resource for Lyme-literate providers.
To learn more about Lyme Disease, click here.
To learn more about Bartonella and other tick-borne illnesses, click here.
To learn more about Eating Disorders, click here.
Please note: Malnourishment is not based on weight. A person can be malnourished and appear within normative or higher BMI ranges. Please follow up with a medical provider and/or a certified Eating Disorder Specialist for more help.
To get more help distinguishing true psychosis from OCD symptoms, click here.
Please note that IOP, partial and total hospitalization programs don’t always know the difference. Consultations between OCD providers and/or psychiatric OCD specialists are encouraged to best advocate for your loved ones.
To listen to any past episodes covering topics highlighted during this episode, check out the following:
S1E39: The Incredible Overlap Between Eating Disorder & OCD with Dr. Jenna DiLossi, Psy.D.
S2E67: OCRD Series II, Part III: PANS, PANDAS & Lyme, Oh my!
S2E82: The Bully That Is Perinatal OCD: Raising Awareness and Fostering Hope with Gina Abbondante, LCSW
Postpartum psychosis is discussed during the course of this episode.
S2E93: From Desperation To Hope: Questions & Answers For Families Battling PANS & PANDAS
S3E119: Food, Fear & Family: Tips for Surviving the Holidays with ED & OCD with Jenna Stone, LMSW
S3E144: Water Cooler Chats: How Can I Stop Intrusive Thoughts!?
Struggling with intrusive thoughts and desperate to stop them? You’re not alone. Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, in this short and powerful episode where we explore why you can’t stop intrusive thoughts — and why that’s actually good news. Learn how response prevention, the heart of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), empowers people with OCD to break the cycle of compulsions and reclaim their lives. Perfect for loved ones, parents, spouses, and anyone supporting someone with OCD, this episode offers hope, clarity, and the reminder that you don’t have to do it alone.
Resources:
To learn more about Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), and how it can help address the OCD cycle, click here.
To find a provider for ERP services, visit the Provider Search courtesy of the International OCD Foundation.
For virtual therapy options throughout the United States and beyond, check out NOCD for more information to get started with your own ERP treatment today.
S3E143: Water Cooler Chats: The 30th IOCDF Conference Recap with Madison Di Silvio & Angela Henry
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she recaps the 30th Annual International OCD Foundation Conference in Chicago with guests Madison Di Silvio and Angela Henry. They share highlights, laughs, dance floor injuries, and deep reflections on lived experience, shame, self-compassion, and growing the OCD treatment community. It's a candid and heartfelt look at what made this year's conference so special—and where it can grow. So join the conversation!
Resources:
To learn more about Madison Di Silvio, check out Chicago Counseling Center by clicking here.
To follow Madison’s social media:
IG: @obsessivelystrong
TikTok: @obsessivelystrong
Check out other episodes of OCD Family Podcast with Madison, @obsessivelystrong:
S1E42: Ginger Ails: Two Redheads Taking on Fiery Topics & OCD
S2E89: Two Truths & A Lie: OCD Edition (Nobody Puts Taylor In A Corner)
S3E108: Walking For Change: How One Million Steps for OCD Breaks Stigma For Our Warriors
To grab your own copy of Taylor Newendorp’s The Perfectionism Workbook as mentioned in this episode, click here.
Listen to Taylor share more with the fam on OCD Family Podcast: Click here.
Check Out Madison’s co-group leader, Say With Sarah, to learn more about Self Compassion, OCD, shame, treatment options and more: @saywithsarah
To learn more about the self compassion work of Dr. Kristin Neff, click here.
To listen to Practical Psych with Kyrie Russ and Mike Heady on Detoxifying Shame, click here.
And, if you want to check out Mike’s time addressing toxic shame with the fam, click here.
To learn more about Angela Henry, LCSW, and the Center for Collaborative Healing, LLC, click here.
To learn more about Angela’s next training on I-CBT for Clinicians if you’re interested in learning more:
*Scan the QR code to learn more!
Check out other episodes of OCD Family Cast with Angela Henry, LCSW:
S2E67: OCRD Series II, Part III: PANS, PANDAS & Lyme, Oh my!
S2E93: From Desperation To Hope: Questions & Answers For Families Battling PANS & PANDAS
S3E108: Walking For Change: How One Million Steps for OCD Breaks Stigma For Our Warriors
For more information on Angela Henry’s community resource in Canva, regarding PANS & PANDAS, click here.
If you want to learn more about I-CBT, check out I-CBT’s website by clicking here.
Aaaand, you can check out the following books and/or podcasts with Dr. Frederick Aardema, Ph.D.:
Resolving OCD: Understanding Your Obsessional Experience (Part 1)
Resolving OCD: Advanced Strategies for Overcoming Obsessional Doubt (Part II)
The Clinician’s Handbook for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Inference-Based Therapy by K. O’Connor and F. Aardema
My chat with Fred & the fam: Click here.
If you want to learn more about Uma Chatterjee, MA, and her sharing with the fam, see below:
S3E128: Part I: Inside the OCD Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Perspective with Uma Chatterjee
S3129: Part II: Inside the OCD Brain: From Stigma to Science with Uma Chatterjee
Or, check out Uma’s podcast, A Chat with Uma: Click here.
Upcoming OCD Walks from OCD-Midwest:
Chicagoland, IL: Saturday, August 23, 2025
*Scan the QR Code to learn more!
Ann Arbor, MI: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Click here to learn more!Zionsville, IN: Sunday, October 4, 2025
Zionsville, IN: Saturday, October 4, 2025
*Scan the QR Code to learn more!
Want to join a walk near year? Or looking to lay some international roots!? Check out IOCDF.org to learn more!
International Resources:
To check out resources and support from OCD-UK, click here.
For an Australian-based support, click here for OCD Bounce.
For support in Canada, click here.
S3E142: Water Cooler Chats: Helping Your OCD Warriors Own the Holidays
In this 4th of July episode of The OCD Family Podcast, Nicole shares practical strategies for managing OCD during the holidays. She reminds listeners that intrusive thoughts and obsessional doubts don’t take a day off—but we don’t owe OCD anything in return. From respecting your sensory needs to practicing ERP in alignment with your values, the episode encourages flexible, empowered choices. Nicole also touches on I-CBT strategies to help listeners “pop out” of the OCD bubble and reconnect with what matters most. So join the conversation for a supportive, honest, and actionable water cooler chat for OCD warriors and their families.
Resources:
To learn more information about OCD from an I-CBT lens, click here.
To learn more information about OCD from an ERP lens, click here.
To check out last year’s animated Water Cooler Chat regarding Holiday Celebrations, click here.
S3E141: WCC: Mental Mistrial - How OCD Twists Reasonable Doubt
In this Water Cooler Chat, Nicole dives into two of her favorite worlds—OCD and true crime—to unpack how our brains interpret evidence. Using courtroom logic as a guide, she explores the difference between reasonable inference and inferential confusion, a common thinking trap in OCD. With real-world and courtroom examples, Nicole shows how OCD relies on imagined possibilities, self-doubt, and irrelevant associations—while fact-based reasoning, like in a trial, asks for direct evidence. It’s a mental mistrial when OCD plays judge and jury, but this episode helps listeners spot the difference and reclaim clarity. So join the conversation, because OCD doesn’t get the final verdict.
Resources:
To learn more about Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT), click here.
To read more about Inferential Confusion, courtesy of ADAA, click here.
To check out the previous, animated Water Cooler Chat (WCC) from Season 1 on I-CBT, click below:
S3E140: Water Cooler Chats: “What If I Don’t Actually Have OCD!?”
Do you or your loved one ever worry that you're “faking” your OCD? You’re not alone—and that fear might be OCD itself. In this Water Cooler Chat, Nicole tackles the painful OCD fear: “What if I don’t actually have OCD?” She explains how this doubt is part of the disorder and offers tips for loved ones to support without feeding the cycle. Plus, we recap resources for those without a therapist, including online communities. So join the conversation, because the fam has got your back!
Resources:
To learn more about OCD and the online support groups available through the IOCDF, click here.
To learn more about OCD from an I-CBT lens and support resources, click here.
To learn more about how you can get connected with NOCD’s online community, click here.
For a list of Online Support Groups previously highlighted on the Water Cooler Chats:
Family & Loved Ones OCD Support Group:
Free: Live on Zoom
Open Internationally
Contact info@ocdsocal.org for more information and Zoom link.
Parent/Caregiver OCD Support Group
Free: Live on Zoom
US-based
Click on the following link to learn more, courtesy of Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta: Click here.
Spouse/Romantic Partner OCD Group (1st Mondays at 8pm EST)
Free: Live on Zoom
Click here to learn more information, courtesy of Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta
Spouse/Romantic Partner OCD Group (3rd Thursdays at 4pm EST)
Free: Live on Zoom
Click here to learn more information, courtesy of Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta
Moms with OCD - Special Interest Group (SIG) through the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
Click here to learn more.
OCD Family Support Group (4th Wednesdays from 7-8pm EST)
Free: Live on Zoom
Click here to learn more information, courtesy of Bull City Anxiety
S3E139: WCC: OCD & College Life: 6 Ways To Set Your Student Up for Success
In this episode of the Water Cooler Chat series, Nicole offers heartfelt and practical guidance for families supporting a loved one with OCD as they transition to college. Covering six key strategies, the episode emphasizes starting conversations early, building a treatment plan, and planning for a care community. It highlights the importance of life skills practice, appropriate (but not over-accommodated) support, and fostering autonomy. Lastly, we reflect that supporting someone with OCD isn’t about protection—it’s about empowerment, connection, and growth for the whole family. So join the conversation!
Resources:
To learn more about OCD Young Adult Support groups offered through IOCDF, click here.
For additional learning for caregivers trying prepare their teens with OCD for college, check out NOCD’s blog by clicking here.
For a college student’s guide on Overcoming OCD in the campus setting, click here.
S3E138: WCC: A Justice-Based Approach To Core Fears In OCD (Pride Edition)
In this Pride Edition of the Water Cooler Chat series, join Nicole as she explores how justice-based ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) can respectfully and effectively target core fears in OCD—especially within LGBTQIA+ contexts. Three examples are covered: SO-OCD (Sexual Orientation OCD), Relationship OCD, and Moral Scrupulosity tied to queer identity. The episode emphasizes that treatment should honor identity, not erase it, and provides value-driven, identity-affirming interventions that align with dignity and justice. Whether you're queer, questioning, or an ally, this episode offers empowering insights for recovery.
Resources:
To learn more about Justice-Based ERP via the Call to Action from Pinciotti et al, click here.
To learn more about how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) works, click here.
To learn more about identifying core fears, check out this blog by NOCD.
To listen to a prior episode interviewing Dr. Caitlin Pinciotti on OCD Family Podcast, click here.
For Clinicians, to check out trainings from OCD Training School via my affiliate link, click here.
S3E137: WCC: Top 3 Tips for Families New to an OCD Diagnosis
In this premiere S3 Water Cooler Chat (WCC), Nicole shares three key tips to help families and loved ones navigate a new OCD diagnosis — including how to better understand OCD, validate your person without reinforcing the disorder, and take care of yourself along the way.
Plus, hear updates on the return of weekly chats, a special IOCDF Conference recap coming soon, and a limited-time 15% discount on OCD Training School courses through July 4, 2025.
Resources:
To learn more about OCD via the resources referenced during this episode, check out:
The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) by clicking here.
Inference-Based CBT at icbt.online
NOCD, for online community and therapeutic support: Click here.
Podcasts: Spotify links highlighted.
OCD Whisperer: Click here.
Your Anxiety Toolkit: Click here.
The OCD Stories: Click here.
Practical Psych: Click here.
To learn more about the 30th Annual IOCDF Conference this summer (7/10-7/13/25) in Chicago, IL, USA, click here to learn about in-person and virtual options.
Links for Online Support Groups:
Family & Loved Ones OCD Support Group:
Free: Live on Zoom
Open Internationally
Contact info@ocdsocal.org for more information and Zoom link.
Parent/Caregiver OCD Support Group
Free: Live on Zoom
US-based
Click on the following link to learn more, courtesy of Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta: Click here.
Spouse/Romantic Partner OCD Group (1st Mondays at 8pm EST)
Free: Live on Zoom
Click here to learn more information, courtesy of Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta
Spouse/Romantic Partner OCD Group (3rd Thursdays at 4pm EST)
Free: Live on Zoom
Click here to learn more information, courtesy of Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta
Moms with OCD - Special Interest Group (SIG) through the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
Click here to learn more.
OCD Family Support Group (4th Wednesdays from 7-8pm EST)
Free: Live on Zoom
Click here to learn more information, courtesy of Bull City Anxiety
Don’t forget! Visiting ocdfamilypodcast.com/courses using code “APA15” before 7/4/2025 can save you 15% across OCD Training School’s course catalogue. Click here to browse their catalogue and learn more!
S3E136: A Guide For Escaping The ‘Bewilderness’ with Dr. Sally Winston, PsyD
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for the Season 3 finale with Dr. Sally Winston, PsyD—renowned clinical psychologist and anxiety expert. Join us to unpack bewilderment, the often-overlooked experience of not knowing what’s going on in our minds. We explore how this confusion fuels distress in OCD and anxiety, why information (not reassurance) matters, and how understanding the process can bring real relief. Plus, get the scoop on our summer Water Cooler Chats series and what to expect before Season 4 kicks off this fall! Streaming now!
Resources:
To learn more about Dr. Sally Winston, PsyD’s clinical practice, The Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland, LLP, click here.
To check out Dr. Winston and Dr. Seif’s blog on “Living With A Sticky Mind” on Psychology Today, click here.
To check out Dr. Winston’s books, available for purchase on Amazon, click here.
S3E135: From Isolation To Innovation: Turning Hair Pulling Into Hope for BFRBs with Aneela Idnani
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she sits down with Aneela Idnani, co-founder of HabitAware and a passionate advocate for the Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB) community. Aneela shares her powerful personal journey with trichotillomania (hair pulling), the shame and secrecy she carried for years, and how one moment of vulnerability led to the creation of the Keen bracelet—a groundbreaking tool for building awareness and reclaiming control. Together, we explore the emotional complexity of BFRBs, the importance of community and compassion, and the incredible hope that comes with understanding and support. So join the conversation!
Resources:
To learn more about HabitAware, including the Keen 2 Bracelet or Apple Watch Integration, click here.
To learn more about BFRB Changemakers, click here.
To learn about the NIH Phase I findings for the Keen bracelet, click here.
NIH Phase II is in process for a 90 person RCT. Stay tuned!
To learn more learn more about 2 Covid-period studies sharing supported access for continued research:
Click here for a link to a Cross-Sectional Survey
Click here for a link to a Survey-Based Study
To watch Aneela’s TedX Talk, click here.
To watch Howie Mandel’s endorsement of the Keen 2 Bracelet, click here.
Click here for a link to Habitaware.com/Howie
Use HOWIE15 for a 15% discount on the Keen 2
To follow and/or support Aneela for free, catch her on Instagram:
BFRB Changemakers: @bfrbchangemakers
HabitAware: @habitaware
Want To Email Aneela?