The OCD Stories
Stuart RalphWelcome to The OCD Stories, hosted by Stuart Ralph. The podcast has been heard over 8million times globally. Check out your first episode from our existing hundreds of episodes featuring experts, and people experiencing symptoms just like you today. If you do, you may just feel understood, heard and possibly help you identify your next step in your own personal journey to healing. Disclaimer - thi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 562 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||
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In episode 553 I chat with Ashley Ordway and Victoria Schweiger. Ashley is a licensed mental health counselor and acting President of the Board at JACK MHA. Ashley's work at the University of Florida Health was foundational in developing the Universi... more
In episode 552 I chat with Andrea who has kindly agreed to share her story with us.
We discuss panic attacks, existential OCD, some OCD worries including what if gravity ceases to exist and what if my eyes roll up into my head, a core fear of livin... more
In episode 551 I chat with Andrew who has kindly agreed to share his story with us.
We discuss his story, how a bad experience with psilocybin triggered his OCD, trying to control thoughts, medication, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), sexua... more
In episode 550 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' and 'The OCD Relapse Roadmap'. Chrissie was awarded the hero... more
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- Episode 549 is much needed
Thank you, Stuart for having a wide variety of topics and experts on your podcast. Episode 549 is very much needed and I appreciate that you included it. Justin Hughes and Ted Witzig Jr are helping serve a sub portion of OCD that others may not know how to help. Thanks to all of you for this episode!
Apple Podcasts5123Biblegal
United States25 days ago - An amazing resource
Stuart Ralph is always thorough, considerate and compassionate, and he makes sure to keep the discussion balanced and nuanced. It is beyond impressive that he has been able to produce such an immense amount of high quality episodes over such a long period, and I hope he finds joy in it for years to come. I know I will.
I discovered this podcast right after realising that I unknowingly have had OCD for most of my life, and it has been an amazing resource. Stuart is doing such a wonderful job of ... more
Apple Podcasts5TheBeardedNorwegian
Norwaya month ago - Fantastic!
Thanks for everything. Very helpful
Apple Podcasts5Jen WkUnited States8 months ago - HELPING
This Podcast is a gift of pure relief. Beyond grateful to know I’m not crazy!!!! It’s such an isolated feeling especially when for me it’s 95% internal.
Apple Podcasts5JILEVEUnited Statesa year ago - Wonderful Info!
The best podcast about OCD and spectrum disorders. Love the stories, love the legitimate experts. Stuart is a wonderful host.
Apple Podcasts5JDBBC
Canadaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #84 | United States/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #87 | Canada/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #107 |  United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #233 | Canada/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #57 |  Italy/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #81 |  Australia/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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What is The OCD Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A deep, evidence-driven show exploring OCD from multiple angles—clinical treatment, personal journeys, and the intersection of OCD with high-performance fields. Episodes frequently feature therapists, researchers, and individuals sharing lived experiences, including relapse, OCD subtypes, faith-integrated approaches, and CBT/ERP methods. The show stands out for its practical insights, compassionate host style, and willingness to cover niche topics (e.g., RF-ERP, somatic OCD, and OCD in athletes) with a focus on actionable takeaways for listeners, clinicians, and family members.
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The OCD Stories launched 11 years ago and published 562 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The OCD Stories include:
1. Justin Hughes
2. Ted Witzig, Jr.
3. Dr. Jeremy Rowe
4. Nathaniel Wood
5. Peter Aston
6. Duke Al
7. Nicole Sophia
8. Blakely Hunze-Austin
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