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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
Exposure Response Prevention Therapy
Anxiety Disorders
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Community Support
Parenting
Mental Health Advocacy
Postpartum OCD
Mental Compulsions

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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Is something actually wrong with your relationship, or is OCD making you question everything? Maybe you're constantly wondering whether you've found the right person, comparing your relationship to others, or asking friends for reassurance that you'r... more

When Austin Kang's older brother began struggling with severe OCD, the entire family's attention shifted toward helping him. Austin was still in middle school, but he decided he couldn't add to his parents' stress. He needed to be the “easy” child. T... more

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The Cornell Seven sexual assault allegations have dominated headlines, but for some people with OCD, the story is triggering an entirely different kind of fear. What if something happened in my past that I don't remember? What if I hurt someone witho... more

What happens when you try exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, do everything you're told, and still don't get better? You might be facing your fears without realizing you're also doing things that keep your OCD alive.

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Recent Guests

William Schultz
OCD survivor, researcher, therapist, advocate and president of OCD Twin Cities
OCD Twin Cities
Episode: You Might Be Doing OCD Therapy Wrong Without Knowing It
Brett Deacon
Psychologist, former professor and author of a book on exposure therapy
Episode: You Might Be Doing OCD Therapy Wrong Without Knowing It
Shanna Chappell
NOCD therapist specializing in exposure and response prevention
NOCD
Episode: I Applied to NOCD Twice. Here’s What Changed the Second Time
Mia Mason
Artist, actress, writer, mental health advocate, and author and illustrator of Worry's Whispers
Episode: I Turned My Scariest OCD Thoughts Into Art
Rainn Wilson
Actor living with OCD who discusses treatment and his experience with intrusive thoughts
Episode: Rainn Wilson and Howie Mandel set the record straight on OCD
Howie Mandel
Comedian and television host who has spoken publicly about living with OCD
Episode: Rainn Wilson and Howie Mandel set the record straight on OCD
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

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 Statesa year 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 Turned My Scariest OCD Thoughts Into Art
Q: What's your motivator speech to someone who is contemplating making that call for that first therapy session?
Mason acknowledges that starting therapy can feel awful and uncomfortable, but urges people to trust the process and take a small action toward what they value while worried. She says improvement takes time, and she now lives a fuller life despite continuing to experience worry.
I Turned My Scariest OCD Thoughts Into Art
Q: What was therapy like before finally realizing the right diagnosis?
Mason says her ADHD and dyslexia were addressed first, while anxiety, rumination, and reassurance-seeking went unrecognized. A therapist later identified possible OCD and referred her to an anxiety specialist, whose understanding helped her feel that she did not need to explain her thoughts further.
I Applied to NOCD Twice. Here’s What Changed the Second Time
Q: What would you say to somebody that would motivate somebody to take the chance?
She recommends reading all the hiring materials carefully and says NOCD's consultations, supervision, Slack channels and access to leadership help remote therapists feel supported rather than isolated.
I Applied to NOCD Twice. Here’s What Changed the Second Time
Q: How much time did you spend on OCD and ERP treatment in graduate school?
Chappell says OCD received limited attention in one class and was largely glossed over, contributing to a shortage of therapists trained in this work.
You Might Be Doing OCD Therapy Wrong Without Knowing It
Q: Why does it have to feel so real?
McGrath and the guests explain that anxiety feels real because it is genuinely being experienced, but that feeling is not proof of danger. ERP helps clients learn to experience anxiety and other distress without using safety behaviors, reassurance or avoidance to control it.

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