Best Compulsive Exercise Podcasts (2025)

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Story: Riley (Compulsive exercise, residential treatment, finding joy again) (#496) 56:14

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4d ago56:14

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In episode 496 I chat with Riley who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us. We discuss how OCD latched on to her sport (swimming), compulsive exercise, her different compulsions, obsessions around being strong, getting therapy, restricting foods, residential treatment, medication, finding joy in activities again, words of hope, and much …

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Kate S. 5:37

6h ago5:37

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Freedom From the ObsessionBy AEA

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Trine L. 9:13

6h ago9:13

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Secret Food, Secret LifeBy AEA

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Episode 380. Tits, teeth & night eating 45:07

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Can you be mindful with eating and watching TV, will sleep eating ever go away, purpose in life, dealing with change, food environment at work, challenging leaner=better, how not to focus on the scale, switching off from social media Learn more about 1-1 coaching For more information visit www.emilia.fitness or @emiliathompsonphd @anna_etphdcoachin…

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Dr Steven Phillipson: Identity contamination, not buying into OCD themes, talking about OCD, ERP tools (#497) 43:13

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In episode 497 I chat with Dr Steven Phillipson. Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specialises in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. Steven is the Clinical Director at the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy in New York. We discuss identity contamination as a theme of OCD, the amygdala, not buying into OCD themes, talking …

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Sugar, Flour, Stevia: A Metabolic Psychiatry Approach to Binge Eating Recovery 5:15

1h ago5:15

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In this video, we challenge a core principle of traditional binge eating recovery—the idea that all foods fit with moderation. For many, this approach backfires, leaving them trapped in cycles of cravings, blood sugar swings, and loss of control. What You’ll Learn: The Science of Reward Dysregulation: How sugar, refined flour, and even "healthy" sw…

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Episode 379. The return of clean eating & orthorexia 21:12

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Emilia chats through the resurgence of clean eating & the dangers of the emerging nutrition world that’s overly focused on ‘health’, inflammation, cortisol & hormone balancing & fat loss. Includes a list of journaling prompts to help you self-assess your relationship with food. Learn more about 1-1 coaching For more information visit www.emilia.fit…

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The Messy Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery: What Healing Really Looks Like with Mallary Tenore 31:49

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In this episode, I sit down with Mallary Tenore—journalist, professor, and author of Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery—to explore the nuanced, often-overlooked reality of what it means to live in ongoing recovery from an eating disorder. Diagnosed with anorexia as a child and having spent decades in treatment, Mallary knows the t…

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Gina Abbondante: OCD story, panic disorder, ERP, I-CBT (#495) 1:03:04

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In episode 495 I chat with Gina Abbondante. Gina is a psychotherapist and clinical director at Change of Mind counselling. We discuss her OCD story, panic disorder - having a panic attack as early as kindergarten, blood injection injury phobia, when OCD started, suicidal themed OCD, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), inference-based CB…

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How a Ketogenic Diet Helped Shannon Harwood Heal Bipolar II 44:52

16d ago44:52

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In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Harwood—recovery keto coach, mental health advocate, and Metabolic Mind Award recipient—to explore her extraordinary journey of healing from 35 years of bipolar disorder and food addiction through a therapeutic ketogenic lifestyle. Shannon shares how going beyond surface-level nutrition and embracing true me…

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From the Vault: The Connection Between Trauma and Eating Disorders with Heather Ferguson, LCSW [Episode 57] 44:58

16d ago44:58

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While we take a little breather, we’re diving into the archives to bring you some of the most powerful, thought-provoking episodes from the past. These conversations are just too good to leave behind—and today’s is no exception. We’re throwing it back to Episode 57, a deeply moving and intellectually rich conversation with Heather Ferguson, one of …

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From the Vault: The Connection Between Trauma and Eating Disorders with Heather Ferguson, LCSW [Episode 57] 44:58

16d ago44:58

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While we take a little breather, we’re diving into the archives to bring you some of the most powerful, thought-provoking episodes from the past. These conversations are just too good to leave behind—and today’s is no exception. We’re throwing it back to Episode 57, a deeply moving and intellectually rich conversation with Heather Ferguson, one of …

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Story: Clare (Intrusive thoughts, ERP, research) (#494) 32:08

20d ago32:08

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In episode 494 I chat with Clare who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us. We discuss intrusive thoughts, harm themed OCD, skin picking, her family, exposure and response prevention therapy, her research, words of hope, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/clare-494 Thanks to our podcast partners N…

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Episode 378. Reducing food noise 24:20

20d ago24:20

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It can feel like food noise / food preoccupation takes over your life. Emilia chats through what food noise actually is, and how to overcome it Tools to support yourself & what you need to consider Learn more about 1-1 coaching For more information visit www.emilia.fitness or @emiliathompsonphd @etphd_coaching…

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Interoception & Addiction Recovery 3:22

24d ago3:22

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In this video, we explore a critical yet often overlooked aspect of addiction recovery—interoceptive awareness, your ability to sense and interpret internal body signals like tension, hunger, emotions, and cravings. If you’ve ever felt like relapses or compulsive behaviors "come out of nowhere," poor interoception might be the hidden culprit. Here’…

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Episode 377: Shame over binging, slim obsession, distracted from fat loss goals and managing insomnia 52:40

24d ago52:40

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Client Q&A: manging insomnia, will i ever not want to snack all the time, is this career wrong if im burning out, managing being around diet/body talk, comparison of past body, dealing with the niggle of leaner is better when feeling low, why do we feel shame for binging, what is the obsession with being slim, why do i get distracted from my fat lo…

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Story: Braden Smith (Religious OCD, ERP, NFL, psychedelics) (#493) 54:52

25d ago54:52

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In episode 493 I chat with Braden Smith who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us. Braden is a offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). We discuss his OCD story, religious scrupulosity OCD, how OCD affected his professional career as an NFL athlete, how OCD focused on his faith, using psychedelic…

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From Crippling Pain to Full Recovery: Laylalu’s Carnivore Journey 45:46

1M ago45:46

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In this episode, I sit down with Laylalu Celis—author, content creator, certified twerk instructor, and animal-based health coach—to explore her extraordinary journey of healing from juvenile arthritis and chronic pain through a strict carnivore lifestyle, body awareness, and radical self-expression. Diagnosed with arthritis at age two and unable t…

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From the Vault: Examining the Harmful Implications of the AAP's Guidelines on Weight Loss Medication and Surgery for Children with Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S [Episode 72] 41:38

1M ago41:38

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We’re continuing our summer throwback series with a powerful episode that’s simply too important to leave behind. While we’re taking a short break this summer, we’ll be resurfacing some of our most impactful conversations — the ones that made us think, challenged the status quo, and sparked meaningful dialogue. Today’s rerun is one of those episode…

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From the Vault: Examining the Harmful Implications of the AAP's Guidelines on Weight Loss Medication and Surgery for Children with Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S [Episode 72] 41:38

1M ago41:38

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We’re continuing our summer throwback series with a powerful episode that’s simply too important to leave behind. While we’re taking a short break this summer, we’ll be resurfacing some of our most impactful conversations — the ones that made us think, challenged the status quo, and sparked meaningful dialogue. Today’s rerun is one of those episode…

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Cara K. 9:35

1M ago9:35

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Petrified of Putting on WeightBy AEA

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Lynette C. 14:20

1M ago14:20

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Peace I'd Never KnownBy AEA

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Sheva Rajaee: Relationship OCD Couples Therapy (#492) 51:51

1M ago51:51

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In episode 492 I chat with Sheva Rajaee. Sheva is a psychotherapist who specialises in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other related anxiety disorders. She is the founder of the Center for Anxiety and OCD (CAOCD). Sheva authored the book Relationship OCD: A CBT-Based Guide to Move Beyond Obsessive Doubt, Anxiety, and Fear of Comm…

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How to Overcome Food Addiction & Build Autonomy in Recovery with Mary Lacey Banks 38:02

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In this episode, I sit down with Mary Lacey Banks—podcaster, motivator, and addiction recovery advocate—to discuss her inspiring journey of overcoming amphetamine, alcohol, and food addiction while reclaiming joy, autonomy, and self-trust in recovery. Mary shares raw, honest insights into the struggles and breakthroughs of addiction recovery, empha…

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Episode 376: Conversations about emotional eating, does fullness change as you 'heal'?, dealing with gossip & exercise compulsion 44:22

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Client Q&A: conversations with partner on emotional eating, struggle with self worth and aligning actions, overfilling your plate, managing meals that are harder to track, does fullness change as you heal your realtionship with food, dealing with gossip, what to do with a fizzy feeling, how to manage exercise compulsion 1-1 coaching spaces may be a…

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Story: Rowen (Sexual orientation themed OCD, relationship themed OCD) (#491) 59:35

1M ago59:35

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In episode 491 I chat with Rowen who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us. We discuss her story, compulsively confessing, sexual orientation themed OCD, relationship themed OCD, the possibility of her birth control (IUD) affecting her mental health, words of hope and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episod…

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Carnivore Diet for Chronic Pain & Autism: How Jonathan Built Muscle and Defied Limits 43:13

2M ago43:13

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In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Griffiths—British carnivore, bodybuilder, nutritionist, and founder of Carnivore Muscle—to explore his powerful journey of transforming health, physique, and mindset through science-backed carnivore strategies while navigating autism and chronic pain. Diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and…

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Breaking the Bonds of Food Addiction: Innovative Therapies for Eating Disorder Recovery 49:24

2M ago49:24

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In this episode of the Beyond Binge Eating podcast, we sit down with Anna, a licensed clinical psychotherapist and expert in treating complex trauma, eating disorders, and food addiction. Join us as we explore the profound connections between emotional health and eating behaviors, and unveil the therapeutic approaches that bring about real change. …

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Episode 375. Battling cravings & nutrition for breastfeeding 24:15

2M ago24:15

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Why does breastfeeding make cravings so much bigger? What do you need to consider nutritionally when breastfeeding? Emilia simplifies it for you & highlights key considerations for nutrition in breastfeeding Tools to support yourself & what you need to consider Learn more about 1-1 coaching For more information visit www.emilia.fitness or @emiliath…

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From the Vault: Food and Desire with Dr. Judith Brisman [Episode 73] 56:21

2M ago56:21

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We’re kicking off our summer throwback series with an episode that’s just too good not to share again. While we take a little summer break, we’ll be rereleasing some of our most powerful and thought-provoking conversations—and this one tops the list. Originally aired as Episode 73, this conversation with Dr. Judith Brisman is one of those rich, sou…

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From the Vault: Food and Desire with Dr. Judith Brisman [Episode 73] 56:21

2M ago56:21

56:21

We’re kicking off our summer throwback series with an episode that’s just too good not to share again. While we take a little summer break, we’ll be rereleasing some of our most powerful and thought-provoking conversations—and this one tops the list. Originally aired as Episode 73, this conversation with Dr. Judith Brisman is one of those rich, sou…

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Di C. 10:26

2M ago10:26

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I couldn't do life.By AEA

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Jan Stewart: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with OCD and Neurodiversity (#490) 44:25

2M ago44:25

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In episode 490 chat with Jan Stewart. Jan is a mental health and neurodiversity advocate. She authored the book, ‘Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness’. We discuss Jan’s parenting OCD story, neurodiversity, getting help for herself and her kids, why the patient is the whole family, separating her son from his diagn…

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Gillian T. 13:12

2M ago13:12

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Food was my first addictionBy AEA

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Clare MT. 14:20

2M ago14:20

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Freedom from all substancesBy AEA

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Detox from Sugar & Beat Cravings with Nutrition, Supplements, Lifestyle 1:05:58

2M ago1:05:58

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In this episode, I sit down with Elanie and Kay from Renegade Nutrition, a dynamic duo challenging the status quo of subpar health. Here’s what we’ll cover in the video: The Science of Sugar Addiction: How sugar affects your brain like a drug and creates a cycle of dependency. Breaking the Cravings Cycle: The difference between quitting cold turkey…

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Food Addiction, Binge Eating & Blood Sugar: A Metabolic Approach with Michelle Hurn 39:13

2M ago39:13

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In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Hurn—registered dietitian, ultra-endurance athlete, and author of The Dietitian’s Dilemma—to explore how a metabolic approach to nutrition can revolutionize the treatment of eating disorders, food addiction, and type 2 diabetes. Drawing from her own recovery from severe anorexia and over a decade of clinica…

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Dr Michael Greenberg: OCD as a defense mechanism (#489) 1:09:06

2M ago1:09:06

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In episode 489 I chat with Dr Michael Greenberg. Michael is a clinical psychologist who specialises in Rumination-Focused ERP (RF-ERP). We discuss an update on Michael, rumination-focused exposure and response prevention therapy (RF-ERP), OCD as a defense mechanism, a psychoanalytical view of OCD, digesting feelings, some different psychological de…

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Episode 374: How do I know I can achieve my fat loss goals?, procrasti-snacking & anxiety around upcoming changes, 52:23

2M ago52:23

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Client Q&A: Overeating at a meal out, how do i know i can achieve my fat loss goals, what do when unstimulated at work and procrasti-snacking, dealing with anxiety and upcoming changes, is a longer second recovery cycle normal and fear around reducing steps. 1-1 coaching spaces may be available now For more information visit www.emilia.fitness or f…

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How to Stop Binge Eating & Heal Your Relationship with Food w/Jo Moscalu 21:58

2M ago21:58

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In this episode, we sit down with Jo Moscalu, a registered dietitian and PhD student studying binge eating in Ireland, to dive deep into the emotional, psychological, and social aspects of binge eating. Jo shares her personal struggle with binge eating after becoming a dietitian, how she overcame it, and the insights she now brings to help others f…

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What’s REALLY in Your Food? Ex-Food Technologist Shares Inside Look at Industry 38:02

2M ago38:02

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In this episode, we sit down with Min Tan, a former food technologist turned UX designer, who spent over a decade behind the scenes of the food industry. Min reveals truths about ultra-processed foods, deceptive marketing tactics, and the science behind food cravings—insights that will change the way you see what’s on your plate. Here’s what we’ll …