Best Compulsive Hoarding Podcasts (2025)

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#198 Intentionality and hoarding: how to move from reactive to purposeful decision making and action 43:29

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191. Can't Let Go of Your Stuff? The Stories and Emotions that Keep You Hoarding 20:35

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In this episode, Carrie explores the hidden stories and emotions that make letting go of items so difficult. Drawing from conference insights and personal experiences, she shares practical wisdom to help anyone declutter and create a home that feels peaceful, joyful, and welcoming. Episode Highlights: The stories we tell ourselves about objects, in…

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Mental Health On The High Seas: A Conversation with Writer/Filmmaker Stephen O'Shea | RDID; 124 49:17

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The most dangerous period for a veteran isn't during during enlistment, but that first year after leaving the military; and the danger almost exclusively comes from the self; a severely elevated risk for suicide. In fact, the suicide rate for non-combat veterans is higher for those who have been in active combat. When Navy veteran Taylor Grieger su…

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#197 Holding our nerve: navigating urges and building tenacity in breaking hoarding behaviours 33:49

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190. Dealing with Uncertainty and Why We Stopped Praying for a Miracle with Steve and Carrie Bock 26:12

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In this heartfelt episode, Carrie sits down with her husband Steve to talk about one of life’s hardest challenges: living with uncertainty. They dive into what it looks like to live with faith, peace, and joy in the face of an unpredictable future. Episode Highlights: -How uncertainty impacts whether you struggle with OCD, chronic illness, or every…

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#196 Trusting our future selves to be resourceful with Dr Jan Eppingstall 1:12:23

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ This episode, I’m joined by Dr Jan Eppingstall to talk about why so many of us wh…

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189. Are You Stuck Working Too Much? 33:07

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In this episode, Carrie explores the link between overworking and OCD, sharing warning signs of burnout and offering biblical wisdom and practical strategies for balance, rest, and healthy boundaries. Episode Highlights: How overworking and OCD are often connected. Key warning signs of burnout to watch for. Common beliefs that keep Christians stuck…

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A Vibrant Voice with DID Explores Trauma through Writing | RDID; 123 47:16

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Elizabeth Ann Devine is a non-binary author living with ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and dissociative identity disorder. They have been twice published on Recovery Diaries, and we were delighted to welcome them onto Recovery Diaries in Depth to share their powerful journey of using writing as both survival mechanism and healing practice. From early childhood, …

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REMIX: Executive dysfunction and hoarding disorder with Dr Jan Eppingstall 1:40:52

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I really hope to be back with new episodes for you next week but, in the meantime, enjoy this incredible conversation with Dr Jan Eppingstall all about executive function, executive dysfunction, and hoarding. Find the show notes and episode transcript here: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podcast-ep-112-executive-function-executive-dys…

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188. Stop Fighting Reality: How Radical Acceptance Might be the Key 16:33

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In this episode, Carrie goes “off script” to explore a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skill—radical acceptance—and why it’s a powerful tool for Christians navigating OCD, grief, and life’s hard realities. Episode Highlights: What radical acceptance really means—and what it doesn’t. How fighting reality keeps you emotionally stuck (and what to do in…

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REMIX: 23 dehoarding tasks you can get done in a weekend 49:16

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Today, as we go into the weekend (and it's a long weekend here in the UK), get some ideas for weekend-shaped dehoarding tasks you can really get your teeth into. Find the full show notes and transcript here: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podcast-ep-90-23-dehoarding-tasks-you-can-achieve-in-a-weekend/ Come to a Dehoarding Accountabili…

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187. Is it Time To Get a New Therapist? 28:51

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In this episode, Carrie explores how to recognize when it might be time to move on from your therapist. She unpacks both major red flags and quieter signs that the fit isn’t right, offering practical, faith-based insight for clients, loved ones, and fellow professionals. Episode Highlights: What red flags signal it's time to immediately leave and …

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Burnout, Bravery, Breakthrough: A Conversation with Artist-Scholar Shumaila Hemani | RDID; 122 1:02:00

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From her earliest memories growing up in Pakistan—where her dream of pursuing music seemed impossible for a woman—to the hallowed halls of Harvard University where overwhelming expectations led to debilitating burnout, Dr. Shumaila Hemani reveals the institutional and cultural pressures that shaped her experience. The expectations of perfection, un…

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REMIX: Tracy McCubbin on having a parent who hoards and becoming a professional organising superstar 1:16:15

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"Really early on, I was like, this isn't about the stuff. This just isn't about the stuff." - Tracy McCubbin. Today, we’re revisiting this episode with podcast favourite Tracy McCubbin, about being the child of a hoarder and becoming a professional organiser. Find the full show notes and transcript here: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk…

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186. Recognizing and Recovering From All or Nothing Thinking 16:27

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In this episode, Carrie explores how to identify and overcome all-or-nothing thinking, a common challenge for those with OCD. She offers practical strategies for developing flexible thinking to foster peace and recovery. Episode Highlights: How to recognize all-or-nothing thinking in yourself. Mindfulness exercises to help detach from obsessive tho…

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REMIX: Grief, loss and hoarding disorder with Dr Jan Eppingstall 1:17:22

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Today, we’re revisiting this episode with the inimitable Dr Jan Eppingstall about…

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185. What Does It Mean to Take This Thought Captive? What About Intrusive Thoughts? 18:38

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In this episode, Carrie unpacks what it really means to take a thought captive and why that verse can feel confusing for Christians navigating OCD. She brings biblical clarity, challenges common misconceptions, and shares a more grace-filled way to respond to intrusive thoughts. Episode Highlights: What that “take every thought captive” verse actua…

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Hoarding, Helping, Hoping: An Interview with psychologist Deborah Derrickson Kossmann, author of "Lost, Found, Kept: A Memoir" | RDID; 121 54:14

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"Love is what gives us the strength to balance the anger." It seems improbable that a human being who has shouldered the weight of so much trauma, so many secrets, so much shame could come to this conclusion, but this is part of what makes Dr. Deborah Derrickson Kossmann such a powerful writer, and such an unshakable empath. In this episode of Reco…

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REMIX: Chronic disorganisation and hoarding disorder with Jo Cooke from Hoarding Disorders UK 38:06

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Today, we're revisiting this episode with the wonderful Jo Cooke from Hoarding Di…

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184. From Questioning God's Will to Embracing Grace: A Personal Story with Michael Kheir 37:48

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In today’s episode, we’re wrapping up our Personal Story Summer Series with Michael Kier, author of Waging War Against OCD: A Christian Approach. Michael shares his honest journey through scrupulosity, intrusive thoughts, and how grace—not striving—transformed his view of God and mental health. Episode Highlights: What it’s like to live with scrupu…

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#195 Why is it so hard to deal with uncertainty in hoarding disorder? With Dr Jan Eppingstall 1:01:30

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Why is it so hard to deal with uncertainty, and what does that have to do with ho…

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183. Deciding to Take OCD Medication During Pregnancy: A Personal Story with Amber Williams Van Zuyen 27:28

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As part of the Personal Story Summer Series, we’re bringing back Carrie’s powerful conversation with Amber Williams Van Zuyen, who shares her journey through harm OCD, intrusive thoughts, and the difficult decision to take medication during pregnancy. Amber’s story is relatable, faith-filled, and a reminder that you’re not alone in the struggle. Pl…

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How a Chance Encounter Led to a 30-Year Therapeutic Journey; in Conversation with Brian Marshall | RDID; 120 55:40

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NAMI asserts that the average length of time between onset of mental health symptoms and reaching out for help is eleven years. That is an excruciatingly long time to be living with mental health challenges without professional help, and the reasons behind why many people wait so long are varied, complex, and understandable. If you are one of those…

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REMIX: 31 things you can dehoard today if you don't know where to start 49:08

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Today, let's revisit this episode with 31 things you can dehoard today if you're …

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182. Breaking Family Silence and Stigma by Seeking Therapy: Personal Story with Peyton Garland 28:43

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In this episode, Carrie revisits a powerful conversation with author Peyton Garland, who shares her journey through OCD, scrupulosity, and anxiety while holding onto her Christian faith. Episode Highlights: -The emotional weight of growing up in a culture where therapy was viewed as weakness, -The spiritual confusion and fear that can accompany OCD…

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#194 Transformation and comfort do not live in the same house: rethinking comfort zones, familiarity, and change 26:07

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Transformation and comfort rarely go hand in hand, especially when it comes to ov…

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181. My Response to the Updated IOCF's Treatment Recommendations 32:16

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In this episode, Carrie responds to the International OCD Foundation’s newly released 2024 treatment guidelines. She offers a therapist’s take on the updates, and what they mean for Christians navigating OCD. Episode Highlights: What the IOCDF’s updated 2024 treatment guidelines mean for OCD care, and why this shift matters. How Exposure and Respon…

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#193 Laziness is a myth. Here's what's actually going on 41:13

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ In this episode, I unpack the myth of laziness and why it’s such a damaging label…

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180. A Pastor's Daughter Struggles with Scrupulosity: A Personal Story with Stephanie Smith, LPC 26:19

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In this episode, Carrie speaks with Virginia-based therapist Stephanie Smith about her personal and professional journey with OCD, including how it intersected with her Christian faith. They explore the development of scrupulosity, the healing impact of ICBT, and the importance of separating OCD’s voice from the truth of God’s grace. Episode Highli…

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#192 What if we make mistakes on purpose? The unlikely freedom of doing things badly and letting yourself run out 35:45

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Today I’m talking about why letting yourself make mistakes - like running out of …

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179. She Didn't Give Up on Getting Help: Personal Story with Amber Vetitoe 41:28

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As part of our ongoing OCD Personal Story series, Carrie sits down with Amber Vetitoe who bravely shares her lifelong battle with undiagnosed OCD—from early childhood fears to the heavy weight of scrupulosity and health anxiety—and the healing journey that unfolded through faith, perseverance, and the right therapeutic support. Episode Highlights: …

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Walking Across America for Men's Mental Health, a Conversation with Tim Pereira | RDID; 119 55:58

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People do all kinds of things to bring attention to mental health and suicide prevention. There are people who have ridden bicycles nude around the United Kingdom. Some take ice baths and do push-up challenges. A few years ago, the host of this very podcast filmed himself driving his 1963 Beetle, emblazoned with the Suicide/Crisis line on the rear …

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#191 How to dehoard when you feel defeated 36:35

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Feeling defeated by dehoarding? I’ve been there, and I’m trying to get out of it,…

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178. Abuse Survivor Delivered from Fear and Unforgiveness: Personal Story with Stormie Omartian 32:46

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As part of the OCD Personal Story Summer Series, Carrie shares a special re-airing of her powerful conversation with bestselling author Stormie Omartian—beloved for The Power of a Praying Wife, Parent, Husband, and other transformative books on prayer. While this isn’t a traditional OCD story, it speaks deeply to anyone who’s carried the weight of …

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#190 What if we forgive ourselves, but now we know better, we do better? Choosing compassion over shame in hoarding disorder 37:49

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Today I’m looking at what happens if we forgive ourselves for past hoarding behav…

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177. Being Diagnosed with OCD Later in Life: A Personal Story wtih Heather Vignali 30:04

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In this episode, Carrie welcomes fellow therapist Heather Vignali to share her personal journey with OCD, including how symptoms emerged during a major life transition—and how ICBT, EMDR, and her Christian faith played a role in her healing. Episode Highlights: The ways OCD impacted Heather’s life, including obsessive safety concerns and compulsive…

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An Author with Pure OCD Writes, Survives, and Thrives in Turkey 47:43

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What happens when your own mind becomes your greatest fear? When intrusive thoughts flood in that feel completely alien to who you really are? In this intimate conversation, writer Pinar Tarhan takes us deep into her experience with Pure Harm OCD – a misunderstood subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder characterized not by handwashing or organiza…

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#189 Emotional, practical and motivational scaffolding - what it is and how to get it, with Dr Jan Eppingstall 33:34

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ This week I’m joined by Dr Jan Eppingstall to talk about scaffolding - what it me…

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176. OCD From a Young Age: Personal story with Mitzi VanCleve Episode 27:48

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In Episode 176 of Christian Faith and OCD, Carrie kicks off a new series of personal stories from individuals who have struggled with OCD by revisiting an early and powerful interview with Mitzi VanCleve. Mitzi shares her decades-long journey with OCD, including early symptoms, spiritual struggles, and finally finding hope through proper diagnosis.…

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#188 12 ways to make decision-making easier (and why people who hoard find it so hard to make decisions in the first place!) 38:28

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Decision-making can be a huge stumbling block when you’re trying to tackle hoardi…

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175. Why Combining ICBT and EMDR Is So Powerful for OCD Treatment 23:35

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In this episode, Carrie shares how integrating ICBT and EMDR creates a powerful, personalized approach to treating OCD. She explains how these therapies work together to address both the cognitive and nervous system components of healing through a Christ-centered lens. Episode Highlight: Why EMDR is more than just trauma treatment and how it target…

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#187 What if we focused less on self-care and more on self-nurture to progress our hoarding recovery? 37:23

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174. Is ICBT Right for Me? How Do I Know? 26:34

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In this episode, Carrie explores whether Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) is a good fit for individuals struggling with OCD—especially those who haven’t found success with exposure and response prevention (ERP). Episode Highlights: The key differences between ERP and ICBT, and why ICBT may be a better fit for certain individuals …

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A Doctor in Rwanda's Life with Anxiety | RDID; 117 1:12:27

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Florence Mukangenzi is a doctor in Rwanda who lives with mental health challenges, including anxiety. In 2017, back when she was a medical student, she wrote a beautiful essay for our site called "Playing Hide and Seek with a Demon: My Struggle with Anxiety." In 2019, she flew across oceans to join other women from around the world for a unique wom…

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#186 10 executive dysfunction tips and tricks to help people who hoard, whether we have ADHD or are neurodivergent or not - Hoarding Awareness Week 2025 36:47

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ For Hoarding Awareness Week 2025, I’m focusing on executive function - the brain’…

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173. Who Are You Really? Discovering Your Real Self with Angela Henry, LCSW 27:25

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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Angela Henry, LCSW, a therapist in private practice based in Northern Indiana, to discuss her journey into OCD treatment, the integration of faith in therapy, and how Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) is transforming lives—especially for Christians struggling with OCD and scrupulosity. Episod…

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#185 Engaging with our stuff: why we keep things but don’t use them, with Dr Jan Eppingstall 1:14:19

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ In this episode, I’m with Dr Jan Eppingstall, a Melbourne-based counsellor and ho…

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172. What Does Self-Care as a Christian with OCD look like? 25:57

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In this episode, Carrie dives into the true meaning of self-care—going far beyond bubble baths and downtime. She shares her personal journey through a challenging season, exploring how soul care, healthy boundaries, and physical wellness play essential roles in managing life and faith with OCD. Episode Highlights Why soul care must come before any …

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A Punk Rocker with Bipolar Finds Hope and Healing | RDID; Ep 116 45:53

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Jason Schreurs calls himself a “punk rock weirdo”, but he’s also a mental health group facilitator, writer, creator, advocate, podcast host and someone who lives with bipolar disorder. You could say that bipolar and punk come together in a unique and exciting way in Jason’s life and that “scream therapy” (the name of his podcast) is just one of the…

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#184 What if we actually felt the feelings? An honest conversation about trauma, hoarding, and allowing yourself to feel 26:06

4M ago26:06

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Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ This week, I talk about what happens when I actually let myself feel the tough em…