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The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova

The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova

著者： Kristina Orlova
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If your mind keeps looping, second-guessing, or making things feel too real — this podcast is for you.

The OCD Whisperer Podcast explores OCD, anxiety, and the patterns that keep us stuck — including perfectionism, overthinking, fear, and self-doubt. Through honest conversations and personal stories, the show looks at how these experiences shape our lives and how people begin to relate to them differently.

Hosted by Kristina Orlova, a licensed therapist with lived experience of OCD, the podcast brings together clinicians, creatives, athletes, and everyday people. Episodes are reflective, human, and grounded in approaches that are known to help — while still making space for nuance, curiosity, and real-life complexity.

This is a space for anyone who has questioned themselves, felt overwhelmed, or wondered what’s actually happening beneath the surface — and how to move forward without feeling trapped in your own mind.

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  • 193. The Hardest Part of OCD Isn't What You Think (No One Talks About This)

    193. The Hardest Part of OCD Isn't What You Think (No One Talks About This)
    2026/07/11
    Ever wonder why people with OCD can seem incredibly strong... yet still feel completely alone? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Tom Smalley, MS, CMPC—mental performance consultant, OCD advocate, and speaker. Together, they explore the hidden impact of OCD stigma, why uncertainty is at the heart of OCD recovery, and how community, education, and self-compassion can change lives. Tom opens up about: • His OCD diagnosis at age 16 and living with up to 15 hours of compulsions a day • How ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) helped him reclaim his life • Why embracing uncertainty—not eliminating it—is the key to recovery • His powerful story of experiencing discrimination because of OCD and transforming pain into purpose This conversation also dives into: • Why reassurance can accidentally keep OCD alive • How everyday phrases like "I'm so OCD" contribute to stigma • Why community and advocacy play such an important role in healing • The connection between sports, mental health, perfectionism, and OCD • How choosing education over anger helps reduce stigma and create lasting change If you've ever felt misunderstood because of your OCD—or wondered how to support someone who struggles with it—this conversation will leave you feeling seen, understood, and hopeful. Whether you're navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode offers practical insights, encouragement, and a powerful reminder that you are never alone in your recovery. 📲 About Tom Smalley (guest): • MS, CMPC—mental performance consultant, OCD advocate, and speaker • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s2s_smalls/ • Website: https://www.struggleintostrength.com/ ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] – What Do Most People Get Wrong About Supporting Someone with OCD? [06:59] – When Did You Realize Uncertainty Wasn't the Enemy? [11:48] – How Does Everyday Language Add to OCD Stigma? [19:48] – What Would You Tell Someone Feeling Judged Because of OCD? [22:06] – Tom's Story: Being Bullied and Abused Because of OCD [29:31] – Sports, Mental Health & Breaking the Stigma [31:32] – The Therapist Quote That Changed Everything [38:02] – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Tom ✅ Free Resources & Links 🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/ 📲 Stay Connected Facebook: www.facebook.com/korresultsInstagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ocdwhispererTwitter (X): www.x.com/korresultsWebsite: www.korresults.com/Website podcast: www.theocdwhisperer.com 📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com ✅ About OCD Whisperer Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy. 🔑 SEO Keywords • OCD stigma • OCD recovery • Exposure and Response Prevention • ERP therapy • Living with OCD • Intrusive thoughts • Uncertainty and OCD • Mental health stigma • Sports psychology and mental health • OCD advocate • Harm OCD • Pure OCD • OCD support • OCD community • Anxiety recovery © OCD Whisperer
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    40 分
  • 192. Why OCD Makes You Doubt What You Already Know

    192. Why OCD Makes You Doubt What You Already Know
    2026/07/04
    Every OCD spiral begins the same way... with one moment of self-doubt. In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Catherine Goldhouse, ICBT therapist and OCD specialist. Together, they break down exactly how Inference-Based CBT (ICBT) is applied to some of the most common OCD themes—including Harm OCD, Relationship OCD, Contamination OCD, Health OCD, and Pedophilia OCD. Catherine explains how OCD pulls people away from what they already know to be true, replacing reality with imagination, doubt, and endless "what if" stories. In this episode, you'll learn: • How ICBT approaches Harm OCD and violent intrusive thoughts • Why dreams, body sensations, urges, and images are not evidence of your true intentions • How to apply ICBT to Relationship OCD without constantly scanning your feelings • Why contamination fears and health anxiety rely on possibility instead of reality • How to recognize when OCD is creating stories that feel convincing—but aren't true This conversation also dives into: • Why people with OCD already know the answer before they start second-guessing themselves • The hidden role of imagination in every OCD theme • The difference between real evidence and imagined possibilities • Why "possibility" alone is never enough in everyday life—but OCD convinces you otherwise • Practical ways to return to reality instead of getting pulled deeper into obsessional doubt If you've ever found yourself thinking... "But what if this time OCD is right?" ...this episode will help you understand why that question feels so convincing—and how to stop letting it control your life. Whether you're navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode offers practical strategies, hope, and a completely different way of understanding intrusive thoughts and obsessional doubt. 📲 About Catherine Goldhouse (guest): • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icbttherapist/ • Website: https://www.catherinegoldhouse.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinegoldhouse/ ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] – How Does ICBT Approach Harm OCD and the Fear of Losing Control? [07:35] – If My Body Reacts, Doesn't That Mean the OCD Fear Is Real? [12:21] – How Does ICBT Explain Relationship OCD? [17:17] – How Does ICBT Treat Contamination OCD? [21:21] – What If There Really Is a Virus or Hidden Illness? [29:39] – Closing Thoughts & Where to Learn More ✅ Free Resources & Links 🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/ 📲 Stay Connected Facebook: www.facebook.com/korresultsInstagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ocdwhispererTwitter (X): www.x.com/korresultsWebsite: www.korresults.com/Website podcast: www.theocdwhisperer.com 📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com ✅ About OCD Whisperer Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy. 🔑 SEO Keywords • Harm OCD • Relationship OCD • ROCD • Contamination OCD • Health OCD • Pedophilia OCD (POCD) • Inference-Based CBT • ICBT for OCD • OCD intrusive thoughts • OCD treatment • OCD recovery • Obsessional doubt • Inferential confusion • Why OCD feels real • Trusting yourself with OCD © OCD Whisperer
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    29 分
  • 191. The Reason You Keep Second-Guessing Yourself (OCD Explained)

    191. The Reason You Keep Second-Guessing Yourself (OCD Explained)
    2026/06/27
    What if the thing you trust most… your own mind… is the very thing that's tricking you? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Catherine Goldhouse, therapist and ICBT expert. Together, they explore one of the most confusing parts of OCD recovery: how OCD pulls you away from reality and convinces you to trust your imagination instead. Catherine opens up about: • Why people with OCD don't actually struggle with certainty—they struggle with second-guessing themselves • How OCD creates obsessional doubt by making you distrust your senses and your own mind • Why compulsions keep OCD alive by reinforcing the idea that you can't trust yourself • How reality sensing helps you reconnect with what you already know to be true This conversation also dives into: • The moment OCD pulls you into "Yeah, but what if..." thinking • Why feelings and sensations are not always evidence of danger • How imagination can become so convincing that it feels more real than reality itself • The powerful difference between OCD and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Why recovery isn't about finding perfect certainty—it's about learning to trust yourself again If you've ever thought: "I know this doesn't make sense… but what if?" This episode is for you. Whether you're navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone you love, this conversation offers hope, practical tools, and a completely different way of understanding why OCD feels so real. 📲 About Catherine Goldhouse (guest): • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icbttherapist/ • Website: https://www.catherinegoldhouse.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinegoldhouse/ ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] – What Is Reality Sensing in ICBT? [04:16] – Why People with OCD Second-Guess Themselves [06:42] – The Choice Between Reality and Imagination [08:37] – Why Feelings and Sensations Aren't Always Evidence [11:58] – Why OCD Feels So Convincing [14:04] – Disqualifying Obsessional Doubt [17:33] – The Hidden Stories Behind OCD Fears [21:57] – Is Reality Sensing Like ERP? [23:54] – Is Reassurance Always Bad? [26:12] – OCD vs Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) [30:50] – When No Alarm Is Actually Good News [32:20] – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Catherine Goldhouse ✅ Free Resources & Links 🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/ 📲 Stay Connected Facebook: www.facebook.com/korresultsInstagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ocdwhispererTwitter (X): www.x.com/korresultsWebsite: www.korresults.com/Website podcast: www.theocdwhisperer.com 📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com ✅ About OCD Whisperer Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy. 🔑 SEO Keywords • OCD recovery • Inference-Based CBT (ICBT) • Inferential confusion • Why OCD feels real • Trusting yourself with OCD • OCD and imagination • OCD compulsions explained • Reality sensing for OCD • OCD doubt and uncertainty • OCD intrusive thoughts • How to stop second-guessing yourself • OCD treatment • OCD therapy • Generalized anxiety vs OCD • Obsessional doubt © OCD Whisperer
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    33 分
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