Best ROCD Podcasts (2025)

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Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD) 16:58

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22d ago16:58

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In this insightful episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt unpacks the complexities of Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD), a condition that plagues many individuals with intrusive and obsessive thoughts about their romantic relationships. With her signature blend of humor and candidness, Brianne explores the symp…

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How to Stop People Pleasing and Set Boundaries 17:33

1d ago17:33

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In this empowering episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt takes a deep dive into the world of people pleasing and the critical importance of setting boundaries. With her signature blend of humor and candor, Brianne defines what it means to be a people pleaser—someone who prioritizes the happiness of others at the expense of th…

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Alexandra Reynolds: Navigating shame around health anxiety (OCD) (#501) 54:54

2d ago54:54

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In episode 501 I chat with Alexandra Reynolds. Alexandra is an OCD Advocate, Community Support Group Leader at NOCD, and is currently doing her graduate clinical training. We discuss her health anxiety story, stigma around the diagnosis, running her health anxiety support group, shame and guilt around having health anxiety and the compulsions, expe…

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Slow down - Outtakes Ep 183-188 1:03:50

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Never-before-heard content from our episodes about Population 11, Missing You, Apple Cider Vinegar, The Sticky, Murder Mindfully, Escape at Dannemora in this outtakes episode! Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcast All the Tweets, er, POSTS: https://x.com/KillerFunPod Instagram: killerfunpodcast…

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5 Types of Perfectionists -The Pressure to Be Perfect 15:03

8d ago15:03

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In this enlightening episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt delves into the pervasive issue of perfectionism and its profound impact on mental and physical health. With her signature blend of humor and honesty, Brianne explores the pressures that drive individuals to seek perfection, revealing how these high expectations can l…

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The 500th episode. Musings and reflections from a Welsh mountain range. 48:42

10d ago48:42

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In episode 500 I, Stuart Ralph, reflect on my journey with The OCD Stories podcast over the last nearly 10 years. To do this I took a hike in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales, UK. Thanks for listening over the last 500 episodes! Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/500 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, c…

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Navigating the Four Types of Emotionally Immature Parents 20:02

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In this thought-provoking episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt dives deep into the complex dynamics of emotionally immature parents. With her characteristic honesty and humor, Brianne outlines the four distinct types of these parents: the driven, emotional, passive, and rejecting parent. She shares her insights on how each t…

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Dr Ronald Nicholson: Using humour in OCD therapy (#499) 41:13

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In episode 499 I chat with Dr Ronald Nicholson. Ron is a clinical psychologist currently practicing as a post-doctoral fellow at Dr. Steven Phillipson's Center of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. We discuss humour in OCD therapy, why humour can help, finding the right balance between humour and seriousness, humour as a way of showing irrelevance…

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LIVE Untamed 1:02:24

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The National Parks are Untamed and Jackie and Christy are UNLEASHED! We talk all things Yosemite after watching Netflix’s Untamed and we went live during recording so you get to hear what a minimally edited show sounds like. Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcast All the Tweets, er, POSTS: https://x.com/K…

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Jonny Say interviews Stuart on the lead up to episode 500! Podcast beginnings, Stuart’s key learnings, and what helped him (#498) 47:33

23d ago47:33

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In episode 498 psychotherapist Jonny Say interviews Stuart. Stuart is the host and founder of The OCD Stories podcast. Stuart is a psychotherapist, and co-founder of The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy. In the build up to episode 500 Jonny interviews me (Stuart), we discuss the history of the podcast and some of my personal history, how the podc…

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Psychopaths vs Sociopaths 14:59

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In this gripping episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt takes a deep dive into the often-misunderstood world of psychopaths and sociopaths. With her unique blend of insight and humor, Brianne explores the key differences between these two personality types, unraveling the complexities of their behaviors and the underlying caus…

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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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Trust is Tricky - A Killer Among Friends 1:00:51

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We need to have a certain level of trust in our fellow man just for society to exist. We extend a deeper faith in our group of friends, but what happens when they don’t warrant that trust? A Killer Among Friends explores this and starts off with the tragic death of Trent DeGiuro. Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook: fb.me/Kil…

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The 4 Types of Shame 17:43

1M ago17:43

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In this powerful episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt bravely confronts the often misunderstood emotion of shame. With her characteristic blend of authenticity and humor, Brianne delves into the four distinct types of shame: existential, situational, class, and narcissistic, revealing how each can profoundly affect our self-…

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

1M 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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Intuitive Eating 20:51

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In this enlightening episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt dives deep into the transformative philosophy of intuitive eating. With her signature blend of humor and vulnerability, Brianne shares her personal journey of healing from an eating disorder and body dysmorphia, emphasizing the importance of making peace with food and…

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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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That's a GOOD idea - Milk & Serial 1:09:29

2M ago1:09:29

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Can an indie, low-budget, found-footage film released on YouTube be… great? YES! Milk & Serial by the crew over at That’s a Bad Idea made an excellent horror movie that is a disturbing delight. Our coverage is mostly spoiler-free, too! Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcast All the Tweets, er, POSTS: http…

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7 Types of Dysfunctional Families 15:16

2M ago15:16

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In this revealing episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt confronts the complex dynamics of dysfunctional families. With her trademark authenticity, Brianne breaks down the seven types of dysfunctional family systems, including enmeshment, authoritarianism, and emotional neglect, shedding light on how these patterns can shape o…

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

2M 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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How to resolve the "should I stay or should I go?" conflict 30:55

2M ago30:55

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This is an IG LIVE - you can watch it here Join me for Tension of Opposites starting July 10th HEREBy Natalie Kennedy

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Intellectual Intimacy 17:31

2M ago17:31

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In this thought-provoking episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt delves into the often underestimated realm of intellectual intimacy. With her signature blend of humor and honesty, Brianne explores what it truly means to connect on a mental level, emphasizing the importance of meaningful conversations that extend beyond surfac…

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

2M 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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Lies in the Skies - Cocaine Air 1:07:36

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It’s hard to know the truth when you KNOW someone is lying. That’s the situation that the documentarians, and the audience, are in when it comes to Cocaine Air. No one seems to know anything about the over 1,500 pounds of cocaine loaded onto a private jet bound for France from the Dominican Republic. We laugh a LOT about a serious subject… Email us…

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10 Signs of Gaslighting 16:57

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In this eye-opening episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt dives into the insidious world of gaslighting—a form of emotional manipulation that can leave victims questioning their own reality. With her characteristic candor, Brianne explores the ten signs of gaslighting, providing listeners with the tools to recognize and comba…

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

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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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Emotional Flooding 16:11

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In this powerful episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt takes a deep dive into the phenomenon of emotional flooding—a state where overwhelming emotions can lead to a temporary shutdown of our ability to think and communicate effectively. Brianne candidly shares her own experiences with emotional flooding, illustrating how it c…

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

2M 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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Who's Your Momma - The Better Sister 1:08:12

3M ago1:08:12

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Situations are often more complicated than they first appear. This is SO true in how the story is laid out in The Better Sister. The situations get more context as the story plays out, and EVERYTHING is more complicated that it seems and we dig into it. Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook: fb.me/KillerFunPodcast All the Tweet…

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End the war within yourself with Stefi Preiss 38:27

3M ago38:27

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End the war within yourself with Stefi Preiss In this episode, I bring one of my dearest friends and mentors, Stefi Preiss, to discuss a practice that helped me step out of relationship anxiety and commit to my partner (now husband and daddy to my baby!) with my whole heart. We discuss what a polarity looks like, how it can create healing in oursel…

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7 Surprising Habits of Codependency 17:00

3M ago17:00

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In this revealing episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt uncovers the often-overlooked habits of codependency that can silently sabotage our relationships and self-worth. Drawing from her own experiences and extensive knowledge, Brianne explores the intricate dynamics between codependents and narcissists, highlighting how both…

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

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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…