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Get to know OCD

NOCD
OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Mental Health
Nocd
Therapy
Exposure and Response Prevention
Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Intrusive Thoughts
ERP Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Anxiety Disorders
Exposure Response Prevention Therapy
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Community Support
Parenting
Exposure Response Prevention
Mental Health Advocacy
Postpartum OCD

Tune in each week for a deep dive into all things OCD with host Dr. Patrick McGrath, NOCD's Chief Clinical Officer. We’ll be sharing inspiring real-life stories of people who’ve faced OCD and came out the other side, as well as practical tips for understanding and tackling OCD. We hope you enjoy the podcast and it helps you get to know OCD.

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Latest Episodes

Rainn Wilson describes his intrusive thoughts as “a shoe in the dryer”—relentless, loud, and impossible to ignore. Howie Mandel can relate.

Both entertainers live with OCD, and while their symptoms show up differently, their stories follow a similar... more

Being particular is nothing like actually having OCD—and Rainn Wilson would know. The actor famous for playing Dwight Schrute on The Office gets real about his own experience with OCD in this episode of Get to know OCD.

Rainn was diagnosed with OCD ... more

You’ve spent so long being terrified by your intrusive thoughts. Then treatment starts working, the fear fades, and OCD finds a new question to throw at you: If these thoughts don’t bother me anymore, does that mean I actually like them?

Dr. Patrick... more

Bad OCD days are going to happen. Sometimes the thoughts feel more real, the anxiety is harder to shake, and resisting compulsions suddenly feels a lot harder than it did yesterday. The big question is how you respond when OCD catches you on one of t... more

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Recent Guests

Shawn Welty
Therapist at NOCD, with 20 years of experience in mental health
NOCD
Episode: I Was A Therapist For 20 Years Before I Truly Understood OCD
Shannon Shy
Certified peer recovery specialist; former Lieutenant Colonel in the US Marine Corps Reserves; author of OCD resources
Independent (affiliated with OCD recovery community)
Episode: I Had Severe OCD. Now I Don’t Fear It At All
Santina Cilento
School psychologist sharing her OCD journey and treatment
Self-employed; works with students in grades six through 12
Episode: I’m A Psychologist And I Still Didn’t Know I Had OCD
Lynette Eklund
Hollywood creature effects artist with film credits including Beetlejuice and Jurassic Park; memoirist
Self / Industry
Episode: She Worked On Beetlejuice And Jurassic Park And Did Not Know She Had OCD
Tandy Cyrus
Therapist at NOCD
NOCD
Episode: My OCD Recovery Inspired Me To Become A Therapist
Traci Ibrahim
Chief Compliance Officer and therapist at NOCD
NOCD
Episode: What The Lindsay Clancy Case Gets Wrong About Intrusive Thoughts
Rebecca Voskanian
NOCD advocate and psychology researcher
NOCD
Episode: I Wish I Asked For Mental Health Help Sooner
Dylan McElroy
NOCD therapist
NOCD
Episode: I Wanted To Make A Bigger Impact As A Therapist
Emilia Fart
Online creator who openly discusses OCD and uses her platform to share experiences
Independent creator/Emilia Fart brand
Episode: Emilia Fart Reveals The OCD Behind Her Online Persona

Host

Dr. Patrick McGrath
Host of the show and NOCD's Chief Clinical Officer

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Thank you.

    Thank you for making this podcast. I have been learning so much and scheduled myself an appointment which I start tonight!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dstabes18
    United States4 months ago
  • W…K….R…..P

    Thank you for spreading the word. So invaluable

    Thank you, Howie, for sharing. That gut punch when I hear someone flippantly label themselves ‘a little OCD’ in front of a loved one who would probably prefer walking on hot coals to publicly discussing actual OCD. You were the first person that I mentioned to said loved one as an example of success. It didn’t sink in until they saw you on a favorite YouTube channel and then I was told who you were. Any way in…

    And Dr McGrath the WKRP reference -... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loving It! 2
    United States10 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Great informative Podcasts and really helps me to understand that little bit more what I’m dealing with .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mullac 15
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Appreciation

    Thank you, much appreciated content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eschon3478
    United States2 years ago
  • NOCD has been incredibly helpful!

    They are a God send. Because of their work online I got diagnosed and got the help I needed. I hope they continue the good work they are doing in bringing awareness to this issue and helping people get the treatment they need.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John Cena (JK.)
    United States2 years ago

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Feedback highlights the podcast as a helpful resource for finding care and reducing stigma.
Listeners appreciate evidence-based guidance and real-life impact stories.
Shows are informative and practical for understanding OCD.
Praise for clear calls to action and trusted clinical perspectives.
Community and resources from NOCD are repeatedly mentioned as valuable.

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I Was A Therapist For 20 Years Before I Truly Understood OCD
Q: What has been your experience with virtual ERP and working from home?
Initially skeptical, but virtual ERP proved effective; walking with clients and exposing them in real environments worked, providing rewarding progress and client confidence.
I Was A Therapist For 20 Years Before I Truly Understood OCD
Q: Why did you choose NOCD after interviewing multiple times?
The combination of genuine support, consultation availability, and alignment with career goals convinced me to stay and join, especially after seeing leadership back the team.
I Was A Therapist For 20 Years Before I Truly Understood OCD
Q: Tell us what it was like joining NOCD and what the onboarding looked like.
The onboarding involved a rigorous training program, extensive ERP learning, and ongoing CAMS case consultations, with strong support from trainers and leadership.
One Month Into OCD Treatment: How I'm Getting My Life Back
Q: What led to it's time to move on from talk therapy and do ERP?
Matt explains that while talk therapy helped, ERP offered a practical framework to interrupt rumination and address OCD more directly, and combining ERP with ongoing talk therapy provided a balanced approach.
How An OCD Diagnosis Changed Tell Williams' Life
Q: What was it like when ERP was first introduced to Tell Williams?
He was initially uncertain and curious about the therapy, but gradually recognized that facing fears directly could restore freedom to do things he loves, even if it felt difficult at first.

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