FearCast Podcast

Kevin Foss, MFT

OCD

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorders

Mental Health

Therapy

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Relationship OCD

Sexual Orientation OCD

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Scrupulosity

Sexual Orientation

Health Anxiety

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Exposure and Response Prevention

Relationships

Real Event OCD

Sensory Motor OCD

Exposure Therapy

Perfectionism

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

The Podcast answering your questions about anxiety and OCD recovery

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	285	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Health & Fitness

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#278- Habitually Checking My Groin, and OCD Causing Self Harm Thoughts

For today, I’m going to answer two questions! The first comes from Alex who wants to know whether his routine of checking his groin for potential arousal, and how it all started, is a normal process for someone with POCD. The next question comes from... more

6 Jul 2026 • 34 min

#277- Rhinotillexomania And Picking The Right Treatment

Pick Me reached out to me to ask a question about picking (every pun intended) the right treatment for their Rhinotillexomania, or compulsive nose picking. I discuss the differences between OCD treatment and the treatment approaches for Body Focused ... more

29 Jun 2026 • 47 min • Most popular

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#276- Academic Real Event OCD, Or Maybe Just False Guilt?

Marianne reached out with her question about some academic rumination that’s been plaguing her lately. She’s fixated on her time in college and whether or not she was dishonest in her academic performance. But, things aren’t so easy sometimes. The qu... more

23 Jun 2026 • 40 min

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275- Existential? Derealization? Schizophrenia? What’s The Fear?

Eve from the UK sent in her question in the hopes of trying to figure out what kind of obsession she has and what she can do about it. It seems to hover between the fear of whether or not her reality is real, whether she’s going crazy, whether others... more

15 Jun 2026 • 43 min

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Recent Guests

Jenna Overbaugh

Licensed professional counselor specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders

Independent clinician / author-to-be

Episode: #272- Getting Better and Staying Better, with Jenna Overbaugh, LPC

Elena Fasan

Licensed clinical social worker specializing in OCD; director of the Children's OCD and Anxiety Collective, Los Angeles

Children's OCD and Anxiety Collective, Los Angeles

Episode: #268- Supporting Good Kids With Moral Scrup, With Elena Fasan, LCSW, and Jenny Foss, MA

Jenny Foss

Child development instructor with 20+ years experience; co-creator of Rise

Ventura County Community College District

Episode: #268- Supporting Good Kids With Moral Scrup, With Elena Fasan, LCSW, and Jenny Foss, MA

Dr. Sanjaya Saxena

An internationally known psychiatrist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders.

International OCD Foundation, San Diego Center for OCD and Related Disorders

Episode: #260- Medication For OCD And Anxiety With Dr. Sanjaya Saxena, MD

Kimberley Quinlan

Licensed MFT and co-developer of BDD program at CBT School

CBT School

Episode: #254- BDD Treatment With Kimbely Quinlan, MFT, and Chris Trondsen, MFT

Chris Trondsen

Licensed MFT and co-developer of BDD program at CBT School

CBT School

Episode: #254- BDD Treatment With Kimbely Quinlan, MFT, and Chris Trondsen, MFT

Nathan Peterson

Therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety, popular YouTube channel host

Psychoeducation through YouTube and courses

Episode: #253- Your OCD And Tics Will Hate This Episode With Nathan Peterson

Dr. Jeremy Shuman

Licensed psychologist specializing in OCD, anxiety, and neurodivergence.

Center for Mindfulness and CBT

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

Dr. Caitlin Pinciotti

Associate professor in psychiatry and behavioral sciences with Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine

Episode: #241- The National OCD Survey with Dr. Caitlin Pinciotti and Jon Hershfield

Host

Kevin Foss

Licensed therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders; host of the show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 298 ratings

100th rating
kevin is a silly guy who is good at what he does
Apple Podcasts
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kboy2408
United States4 months ago
Great show
V helpful!!!
Apple Podcasts
5
lordruncibald
United Kingdom10 months ago
Life Saver
This podcast helped me through the darkest most confusing fearful part of my life! OCD is no joke and this helped me understand my brain so much! Thank you Kevin!!!
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5
SKPD:)
United Statesa year ago
This podcast is helping me with health anxiety
I really enjoy this podcast. I like how the interviewer presents. I enjoy his humour, gentleness and patience in answering the questions. So well worth the listen.
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RadioBell
Ireland2 years ago
Good stuff here
To anyone struggling, stay the course and keep fighting OCD!
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United States2 years ago

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#276- Academic Real Event OCD, Or Maybe Just False Guilt?

Q: What is real event OCD and how does it differ from standard OCD obsessions?

Real Event OCD centers on something that actually happened, with rumination focused on potential future consequences of that event, whereas typical OCD obsessions often involve possibilities that may not be grounded in a specific past occurrence. The host explains the patterns of rumination and how to distinguish the two, guiding the listener toward accepting uncertainty and reducing compulsions through ERP and cognitive strategies.

275- Existential? Derealization? Schizophrenia? What’s The Fear?

Q: What kind of obsession is this and what should I do when derealization spikes?

Treat it as OCD-based rumination focused on uncertainty; resist mental compulsions, observe thoughts, and engage in values-driven actions and grounding techniques rather than trying to solve the content of the fear.

274- Is This Last Trigger Weird, And Dishonesty ERP Without White Lies?

Q: Salamander asks for exposure ideas that don't involve telling white lies in a dishonest-fear scenario.

The host probes the core fear behind lying, stresses that exposures should target the underlying fear (e.g., rejection, infidelity, or guilt) rather than just the act of lying, and offers concrete steps like acceptance-based strategies, scripting, and behavioral experiments that include acknowledging uncertainty and acting according to values.

274- Is This Last Trigger Weird, And Dishonesty ERP Without White Lies?

Q: Hello. I've had OCD basically my whole life. POCD has been the most enduring theme, and I'm concerned about being attracted to young boys' faces.

The host validates the struggle, reframes that the fear is about the meaning attached to the thought, and emphasizes that disturbing thoughts do not define character. The recommended path is to tolerate uncertainty, limit reassurance seeking, and pursue exposure-based practice while revisiting core values.

#273- If I Know It’s An OCD Thought, Then I Know I’m Not Trans, Right?

Q: Hi, this is Frank. How do you disentangle when you're actually having a moment of genuine introspection from OCD thoughts about whether I might be trans?

The host explains that OCD thoughts are accompanied by urgency, certainty, and a drive to rush to a conclusion, whereas genuine introspection tends to be slower and more exploratory; the recommended approach is to build awareness of when doubt arises, delay urgent responses, test beliefs via inhibitory learning, and gradually rebuild confidence in one's own judgment without demanding absolute certainty.

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A clinically informed show focused on OCD and anxiety recovery, featuring expert therapists, researchers, and practitioners who discuss treatments (ERP, CBT, ICBT, medication), existential and relationship-related OCD, and practical strategies for managing intrusive thoughts. Episodes frequently blend psychoeducation with real-world exercises, case discussions, and compassionate guidance, making it valuable for sufferers, family members, and clinicians seeking actionable insights. Notable is the consistent emphasis on evidence-based approaches, mindfulness, and managing uncertainty without chasing certainty, plus invite-only guest expertise from top OCD professionals and researchers.

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4. Disordered: Anxiety Help
5. The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast

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Recent guests on FearCast Podcast include:

1. Jenna Overbaugh
2. Elena Fasan
3. Jenny Foss
4. Dr. Sanjaya Saxena
5. Kimberley Quinlan
6. Chris Trondsen
7. Nathan Peterson
8. Dr. Jeremy Shuman

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