Best ROCD Podcasts (2025)

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#252- Tina’s Question About Partner Focused ROCD 54:16

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16h ago54:16

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Tina recently reached out to ask a question about what she thinks is Partner Focused ROCD. She struggles with obsessions about her partner and is looking for approval from her friends and others about the relationship. She also finds herself ruminating about her partner and various minutia of their appearance… Continue reading The post #252- Tina’s…

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E20: Working through Relationship OCD (ROCD), Perfectionism, Co-dependency & Anxious Attachment with IFS Therapy- Erin's Session 36:58

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In this session, Erin shares her journey of dealing with Relationship OCD (ROCD), attachment insecurities, and the challenges of seeking external validation in her relationships due to co-dependent patterns. She discusses her pattern of anxious attachment, the pursuit of unavailable partners, and the impact of these behaviors on her mental health. …

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How to "Unstuck" Yourself 13:03

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In this empowering episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt tackles the pervasive feelings of being "stuck" that so many of us experience. With candid honesty, Brianne explores the psychological, emotional, and practical factors that contribute to this paralysis, from fear of change to the weight of past experiences. She emphasi…

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Your chance to be on the 10 year anniversary episode! 1:34

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https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOCDStories We are celebrating 10 years of the podcast. If you are over 18 and would like to leave a message to be included in the podcast. Please record a max 20-30sec message, sharing your relationship with the podcast i.e. if it's helped, things you've enjoyed etc. Submitting is agreeing that we can use your audio in …

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Story: Amanda (OCD themes: Religion, harm and contamination) (#513) 43:25

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In episode 513 I chat with Amanda who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us. We discuss OCD themes of religion, harm and contamination. Amanda talks about depression, controlling food, stopping driving, navigating the Covid pandemic and OCD, compulsions controlling other people, therapy, grief and loss, figuring out it was ok not to do h…

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E23: (Part 2) Working with Love Addiction, Limerence, Guilt, Shame & Disorganized Attachment using IFS Therapy & Parts Work - Akiva's Session 55:40

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Akiva joins me for a follow-up session after our first one, where we talked about her persistent love addiction, limerence, guilt, shame, Disorganized Attachment, & Relationship OCD, which you can find here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1230701/episodes/18065421 In this session, we continue her work with a vulnerable inner child (exile) in which we o…

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15 Skills to Start Adulting Up 18:26

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In this thought-provoking episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt tackles the pressing issue of "adulting up." What does it mean to truly embrace adulthood, and why are so many people hesitating to take that leap? Brianne dives deep into the psychological, environmental, and biological factors that contribute to the phenomenon …

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Dr Steven Phillipson and Sarah: Metaphysical OCD and Sarah's story (#512) 1:06:34

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In episode 512 I chat with Dr Steven Phillipson and Sarah. 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. He is joined by one of his patients, Sarah, who has kindly agreed to share her story. We disc…

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Relationship Anxiety is Victim Consciousness 34:05

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Hot take: relationship anxiety is the fear of being "stuck" or powerless. There's no shame in falling into the trap of thinking we'll be victims to the circumstances in our lives— but once you see it... you don't have to choose it. You can choose to stay empowered no matter what your decision is. Listen in. Links: Spark Reset: Feel something again …

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E22: Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents, Highly Sensitive People, Co-dependency, Relationship Anxiety & Attachment Issues with Michelle Roehab 1:03:00

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In this episode, I speak with trauma-informed coach Michelle Roehab on the impact that narcissistic parents have, particularly on highly sensitive and highly empathic children & adults, and how that shapes we way we navigate our relationships in the present. We speak about how it erodes our sense of self, contributes to guilt, shame, and self-blame…

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E21: The Invisible Trauma of Parentification, Boundaries & Sacred Anger with Grace McQueeny 1:21:31

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In this episode, Grace and I candidly discuss our personal journeys with parentification, a hidden trauma and role reversal where children take on inappropriate adult responsibilities. We share how this experience shaped our roles as the family comedian and planner, and the emotional toll it takes, leading to things like people-pleasing, anxiety, d…

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Why the Black Sheep Breaks the Cycle 13:41

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Every family has one — the rebel, the truth-teller, the one who refuses to play by the family’s unspoken rules. This episode dives into what it really means to be the “black sheep.” Brianne opens up about her own experience as the misunderstood one, exploring how being labeled the problem child often means you’re actually the mirror—reflecting back…

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#251- How Can Melody Help Her Hypochondriac Boyfriend? 45:51

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Melody sent me an audio question recently. She wants to know what she can do to best help her boyfriend who is struggling with health anxiety. He is just starting therapy, but she wants to know some best practices on what she can do to be a helpful partner. How… Continue reading The post #251- How Can Melody Help Her Hypochondriac Boyfriend? appear…

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Melissa Mose: Integrating IFS and ERP for OCD (#511) 57:19

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In episode 511 I chat with Melissa Mose. Melissa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who treats OCD. Melissa is president of the IOCDF affiliate OCD SoCal. We discuss her new book for therapists on internal family systems therapy (IFS) for OCD, what is IFS, integrating IFS and exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), working with par…

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#250- How Do I Trust My Intuition Again After Awkwardness? 26:35

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I got an audio question from Burrito John who wanted to know he can deal with a situation. He’s obsessing about whether he actually liked someone, or whether he was just obsessing and didn’t. He is worried he made it awkward with his co-worker and now wonders whether he and… Continue reading The post #250- How Do I Trust My Intuition Again After Aw…

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27 Unexpected Signs Your Partner Might Be Cheating 18:26

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In this revealing episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt dives into the complex world of infidelity and the signs that your partner may be cheating. Drawing from her own experiences as a reformed cheater, Brianne offers a candid exploration of the behaviors and changes to look out for in a relationship. She shares her keen ins…

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Dr Steven Poskar: Medications for OCD (#510) 53:32

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In episode 510 I chat with Dr Steven Poskar. Steven is a psychiatrist and clinical director of OCD NYC. He is also a member of the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board of the International OCD Foundation. We discuss his therapy journey, myths and misconceptions around OCD medication, SSRIs for OCD, choosing an SSRI based on their side effect prof…

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#249- How Choices When Young Help SO-OCD Haunt You Later 43:25

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Jeffrey messaged me and wanted to know how to forgive himself for his obsessions and past choices so he can finally move on with his life past the grip of SO-OCD. His question has a lot going on, and includes elements of shame and guilt from his past behaviors, doubt… Continue reading The post #249- How Choices When Young Help SO-OCD Haunt You Late…

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Evolve Together: How to Create a Thriving Long-term Relationship 21:43

29d ago21:43

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In this enlightening episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt, alongside her special guest Mark Gantt, navigates the intricate journey of evolving as a couple. Drawing from their own 20-year relationship, they explore the three paths couples can take: stagnation in escapism, one partner evolving while the other remains stagnant,…

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Ian O'Brien: OCD Story, and research on why people struggle to engage with ERP using over 100 interviews from The OCD Stories podcast (#509) 55:30

11d ago55:30

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In episode 509 I chat with Ian O'Brien. Ian is a psychotherapist based in Dublin, Ireland, who specialises in OCD. We discuss his OCD story including relationship OCD (rOCD) and pOCD, getting therapy, support groups, and becoming a therapist. We then discuss his research on why people struggle to engage with ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) i…

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E19: Working with Love Addiction, Limerence, Guilt, Shame & Disorganized Attachment using IFS Therapy & Parts Work - Akiva's Session 1:11:17

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In this episode, I help Akiva unpack and do a piece of healing around her persistent love addiction, limerence, guilt, shame, Disorganized Attachment & Relationship OCD using the Internal Family Systems Therapy Model. Watch Akiva go from a shut down, dissociated state to being able to access her parts and do a piece of healing, leading her to feel …

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Where Did You Lose Your Sense of Self? 12:09

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In this thought-provoking episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt delves into the intricate concept of the sense of self. With her signature blend of humor and authenticity, Brianne explores how our sense of self shapes our self-image, self-worth, and overall identity. She poses poignant questions to her listeners, encouraging …

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#248- When Obsessions Are Also Your Interests And Values- ROCD Edition 32:00

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Dan reached out with an audio question to ask about what he can do when his interests and values happen to also be the focus of his obsession. Hijacking your values, hobbies, and interests is a really common tactic of OCD, but does that mean you have to give it… Continue reading The post #248- When Obsessions Are Also Your Interests And Values- ROC…

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Michael Stier: Health anxiety (#508) 1:14:24

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In episode 508 I chat with Michael Stier. Michael is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Director of Education and Training at the Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta. We discuss his therapy story, working with health anxiety, the health anxiety book he co-wrote, what is health anxiety, insight in health anxiety, bodily sensations, val…

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E18: Profound Change from Avoidant Attachment to Openness with IFS Therapy - Kleo's Session & Exploring Relationship OCD (ROCD), Disorganized Attachment, Avoidant Attachment, Inner Resistance & more! 50:46

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In this episode, Kleo shares her journey of navigating Relationship OCD (ROCD) and Disorganized Attachment. During our session, we worked on helping Kleo connect with her avoidant parts, something she had long resisted due to the intense overwhelm these parts often triggered. In the past, their activation would lead to spirals of anxiety, helplessn…

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The Art of Letting Go: Navigating Life Beyond Ego 16:31

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In this insightful episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt dives deep into the journey of transcending the ego. With her signature blend of humor and vulnerability, Brianne explores the importance of self-awareness, mindfulness, and humility as essential tools for personal growth. She candidly shares her own experiences and the…

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#247- Science Proves We Don’t Have Free Will… Now What?! 45:53

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Just in case the threats of the Rapture didn’t get you down (or amped up with anxiety) enough, GS comes along to ask the question about what to do, and how to move on with life, now that, apparently, science proves that we have no free will. So, GS struggles… Continue reading The post #247- Science Proves We Don’t Have Free Will… Now What?! appeare…

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Chrissie Hodges: Acceptance of OCD (#507) 55:31

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In episode 507 I chat with Chrissie Hodges. Chrissie is a Peer Support specialist, founder of OCD Gamechangers, and Author of 'Pure OCD: The Invisible Side of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder'. Chrissie was awarded the hero award at the 24th IOCDF conference in San Fran. We discuss her community, acceptance and radical acceptance, what is acceptance, …

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E17: Chronic Anxiety, ROCD, Disorganized Attachment & Abandonment Healing - Andriy's Session 35:55

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In this episode, I help Andriy explore a chronic anxiety that he's been experiencing for most of his life, in addition to Relationship OCD and Disorganized Attachment. By focusing on this anxiety, Andriy was able to connect with a one and a half year old inner child that was abandoned by his mother due to her own mental health issues. Through Andri…

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#246- Are Generalized Anxiety Compulsions Different Than OCD Compulsions? GAD vs OCD! 30:39

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For today’s episode, I got a relatively simple question; what are the differences between the compulsions and other behaviors found in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and how do they differ from those in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). While this was a pretty quick answer, it spun out into a comparison… Continue reading The post #246- Are G…

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The Illusion of Control: How Enabling Fuels Addiction 15:12

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In this compelling episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt confronts the often misunderstood concept of enabling in the context of addiction. With her characteristic honesty and humor, Brianne sheds light on how enabling behaviors can mask deeper emotional discomfort and perpetuate the cycle of addiction. She shares her insight…

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Dr Sam Greenblatt: Unlocking Relationship OCD (ROCD) treatment (#506) 56:46

1M ago56:46

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In episode 506 I chat with Dr Sam Greenblatt. Sam is a licensed clinical psychologist. We discuss an update on him, relationship OCD (ROCD) using his personal story as a case study, improving ROCD treatment, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), internal family systems (IFS) therapy, working with other emotions around ROCD, feeling emotio…

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E15: Relationship OCD (ROCD), Infatuation, Limerence & Disgust - Grace's Session 1:08:44

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Grace, who courageously shares her journey of living with and healing from Relationship OCD (ROCD). Grace captures the wild oscillation between fantasy, infatuation, and limerence and intense disgust, anxiety, and obsessive thinking, which has gotten considerably better with all the healing work she has bee…

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E16: Relationship OCD (ROCD) and the Shame that Fuels it - Emily's Session 54:56

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In this session, Emily shares her struggles with ROCD that began in her early years. We explored themes of guilt, shame, and the fear of making mistakes, which are deeply rooted in her past experiences, including family dynamics and personal relationships. Through our conversation, we discussed how these feelings impact her current relationship and…

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Breaking Free from Toxic Productivity 12:43

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In this enlightening episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt tackles the pervasive issue of toxic productivity. With her unique blend of humor and vulnerability, Brianne explores how the relentless drive to produce can lead to burnout and a distorted sense of self-worth. She shares personal anecdotes and insights into the detri…

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Dr Fahad Khan: Islamic religious OCD (Waswasa & OCD) (#505) 42:57

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In episode 505 I chat with Dr Fahad Khan. Fahad is a licensed clinical psychologist. He currently serves as the Deputy Director at Khalil Center, providing psychological services while supervising clinical and research work. He co-wrote The Islamic Workbook for Religious OCD: A Guide for Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsions. We discuss his…

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E14: "Two Weeks in, She Became Hideous," ROCD, Disorganized Attachment - Devin's Story 1:28:07

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In this episode, Devin discusses his experiences with Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD), which often manifests as feelings of disgust or lack of attraction towards his partners. He describes how these feelings can be sudden and intense, leading to confusion and anxiety about the relationship. Devin shares that these emotions are not…

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#245- OCD Treatment And The Autism Spectrum With Dr. Jeremy Shuman, PsyD 54:40

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Dr Jeremy Shuman, PsyD, joins me today to discuss OCD treatment for those on the Autism Spectrum. Dr. Shuman offers a wealth of knowledge, insights, and encouragement to clinicians, families, and individuals alike. We discuss some of the diagnostic complications with the overlap of OCD and Autism symptoms, obstacles in… Continue reading The post #2…

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The 7 Triggers of Cognitive Dissonance 15:49

2M ago15:49

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In this thought-provoking episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt delves into the complex phenomenon of cognitive dissonance. With her trademark blend of humor and authenticity, Brianne unpacks the psychological discomfort that arises when we hold conflicting beliefs, ideas, and values simultaneously. She shares her personal ex…

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Story: Jack Henderson (OCD, eating disorder, therapy, poetry) (#504) 53:27

2M ago53:27

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In episode 504 I chat with Jack who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us. We discuss his OCD story, guilt and shame, diet and exercise as part of OCD, an eating disorder diagnosis, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), medication, support groups, being creative, expressing through poetry, the idea of signal vs noise, self comp…