Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Taylor Newendorp, LCPC, to the OCD Family Community. As Founder of Chicago Counseling Center and the Network Clinical Training Director at NOCD, Taylor illuminates the profound impact that perfectionism has on OCD and mental health at large. Additionally, as an accomplished author, Taylor shares about The Perfectionism Workbook. It has practical tips, helpful strategies and real life experiences that offer valuable guidance for anyone struggling with perfectionism or supporting loved ones who do. So join the conversation! Because while perfection is impossible— freedom is within reach.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she sits down with Dr. Michael Alcée, Ph.D., psychologist and author of the The Upside of OCD, to explore the transformative emotional sensitivity and creativity within OCD warriors. Mike helps to illustrate how the very traits that can feel overwhelming for sufferers and loved ones can also spark incredible strength and resilience. Together, we discuss bridging cognitive and psychodynamic approaches in treatment, blending science with artistry and cultivating self compassion to honor the heart of those with lived experience. So join the conversation, as we explore the nuance and appreciate the gifts within our community’s struggles.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she dives into the often overlooked, but surprisingly common fear of vomiting, with insights from psychotherapist, Anna Christie. As we chat with the esteemed podcast host of Emetophobia Help with Anna Christie, we discuss how this intense phobia can lead to avoidance and safety behaviors that can interfere with people’s ability to engage in value-driven activities and functioning. Anna shares a bit about her story, discusses treatment options, gives great resources and highlights constructive tips for family members surrounding Emetophobia warriors. So join the conversation to learn all about the hope available and the freedom offered through recovery.

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she kicks off the New Year with return guest, Alie Garza, MSW. Alie shares more about her experience with residential treatment for OCD. Our glimpse into her process helps the OCD Family Community in gaining some perspective regarding what treatment looks like, the challenges endured and the difficult, sacred journey of what happens next after stepping down from a higher level of care. Alie still brings her warmth and humor, and she shares a bit more about her advocacy as a co-creator for the popular Instagram account, Bad Bitches, Bad Anxiety.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she gives Alie Garza, MSW, a big OCD Family Community welcome! In addition to being one of the content co-creators of the popular Instagram account, Bad Bitches, Bad Anxiety, Alie is an OCD Warrior who is honoring us with her journey from living her life to living the hell that OCD portrayed it could be. Alie shares the subtle, yet layered ways in which OCD bent the possibilities of truth that ultimately led her to residential treatment. Harm and Health OCD are discussed, religious trauma and more. And keep an ear out, because she'll be back next week to share how treatment impacted her and where she is now.

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she joins Micah Howe this holiday season. Micah is a mental health advocate who suffers with OCD, depression, and hoarding disorder. One of his deepest passions is to help parents and loved ones of those who battle with OCD better understand the world from a sufferer's perspective. Join us as he unpacks this really powerful wishlist to further help the OCD Family Community in their journeys to love and support our OCD and OCD-Related Disorder warriors.

Join Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she continues the discussion with Mike Heady, LCPC, regarding how I-CBT can be applied in treatment. This glance provides a broad overview to some of the key tenants of I-CBT in practice, as well as some helpful resources to support the OCD Family Community in our continued learning.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we learn about Inference-Based CBT with our special guest, Mike Heady, LCPC. The OCD Family Community has made reference to I-CBT before, but what is this framework and what does it have to do with OCD? As it turns out, it's an additional evidenced based framework that can treat OCD, and it's been around for decades as well. But it's more recent emergence of use in the US has made this "new" theory garner questions and confusion for some. So join the conversation, because we're going to break it down and ultimately learn that there's more hope available in the treatment of OCD.

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back her handsome hubs, Patrick, for a special holiday episode of OCD Family Podcast. This episode will focus on some tips and strategies for varying ERP work during the holiday season, which can be stressful even in the best of circumstances. So join us, as we laugh a little and play a few holiday games too!

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she completes our first OCD Related Disorder Series with Part V on Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder. She hosts Dr. Anthony Pinto, Ph.D., International Expert, as we learn more about OCPD, how it's diagnosed, treated and more. You won't want to miss out on this Series finale, as it's more prevalent than most people realize. Come join the conversation and learn more! There's always a seat at the table for you.

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she talks with Hoarding and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder expert, Gabrielle Faggella, LISW-S, ACSW. For Part IV of the OCD Related Disorder Series, we will discuss many aspects regarding hoarding behavior and Hoarding Disorder, as well as treatment strategies and hope for families with loved ones suffering with this sometimes deadly disorder.

Welcome back to Part III of the OCD Related Disorder Series on the OCD Family Podcast. Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we discuss Emetophobia with our expert panel including Barb Benson, MA, LPC, and Dr. Nicole Bosse, Ph.D. Join the conversation as we learn together and raise awareness regarding triggers, treatment strategies and more.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she continues her OCD-Related Disorders Series with the OCD Family Community. In Part II, Nicole interviews IOCDF Lead Advocate, Chris Trondsen, LMFT, APCC, and his lovely mother, Liz Trondsen, about their lived experience with BDD from a family perspective. Join the conversation to help raise awareness and understanding regarding BDD, treatment options and the hope that is available to our BDD warriors.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent as she kicks off the annual OC-Related Disorders (OCRDs) Series! Nicole starts with guest experts, Dr. Marla Deibler, PsyD, & Dr. Renae Reinardy, PsyD. Together, they explore the nuances of BFRBs, discussing how these behaviors function as coping mechanisms and the importance of individualized, compassionate treatment. This episode touches on how BFRBs impact individuals and their families, touching on parenting strategies, treatment models and adult relationships. Join the conversation, as we unpack the complex nature of BFRBs, offer valuable insights, resources and a whole lot of hope!

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she kicks off the inaugural OCD-Related Disorders Series on the OCD Family Podcast. In this 5 part series, the OCD Family Community will explore different OCD Related Disorders that affect our loved ones, with a helping of psychoeducation, support and resources too. Come learn more about Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors with our brilliant and compassionate guest expert, Dr. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D. Let's support our BFRB warriors and bring some much needed awareness to this common struggle. We're better together!

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we explore some of the challenges facing parents when their Adult Children struggle with OCD. Nicole welcomes OCD Expert, Ben Eckstein, LCSW, as we explore resources and support for this underserved population.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we dive into some of the wave-making research that supports the treatment of OCD. The OCD Family Community welcomes guest expert, Dr. Eric Storch, Ph.D., to break down how and why this applies to us and our loved ones. Join us!

Your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, is joined by Jenna Overbaugh, LPC. Jenna is the Clinical Marketing Director for NOCD and a licensed therapist who specializes in OCD treatment using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. Join the conversation as Jenna courageously shares about her journey with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, as well as tips and resources for you and your loved ones.

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she discusses the tricky, sticky compulsion of reassurance seeking. Laura Smestad, MA, LMHC, NCC, NCSC is an OCD and Related Disorders Specialist with extensive OCD training, BTTI certification, and a wealth of experience treating, training, presenting and supervising other practitioners working with OCD Sufferers and their families. You won’t want to miss her helpful tips and tricks for dealing with this sneaky compulsion.

Join Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she discusses Scrupulosity OCD with Reverend Katie O'Dunne. Katie is an IOCDF Lead Advocate, the Founder of Faith & Mental Health Integrative Services and an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. Join us as we discuss the tricky, sticky and boundless aspects of religious and moral scrupulosity, the impact on the family system and the hope available in collaboration with evidenced based treatment, your values and your community.

Join Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we welcome back our esteemed guest, Jonathan Abramowitz, Ph.D. In Part II of this series, Jon and I discuss the impact of OCD in couples. Some tricky dynamics can enter into intimate relationships, so join us as we parse out the similarities and differences of OCD popping in as an intrusive third wheel, some strategies to help manage it and an extra helping of hope for our lovebirds.

Join Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she hosts renowned author, researcher and practitioner, Jonathan Abramowitz, Ph.D. Nicole and Jon discuss his book, The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD, during Part I of this series where they discuss the impact of OCD on the family system.

Join Host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she explores all things ROCD with a review of research and side of experience. Also, Nicole welcomes back her handsome hubs, Patrick, to share some ROCD details with real life application.

Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, chats with Jason Adams, OCDad, regarding his journey of learning how to be a parent of twins while battling a mental health disorder. Jason's candid vulnerability and courage to document the lessons along the way are helping to illuminate a path forward for other parents, OCD sufferers and families. Join us as we discuss the challenges of seeking a diagnosis, balancing time for therapy, practicing treatment and finances with 2 new babies on board, a spouse and a career all in toe.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Stuart Ralph, host of one of the top OCD podcasts, The OCD Stories. It’s the final week of OCD Awareness Month, which means Stuart is helping the fam by discussing the 4th cornerstone of awareness building: Advocacy. Stuart shares about his personal journey with OCD, developing The OCD Stories podcast available wherever you enjoy your podcasts, OCD camps and more! So join the conversation, and find out how you too can be an advocate for OCD Awareness!

Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, is joined by Christine Rodriguez, MA, LMHC, to discuss SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. Join us as we explore aspects of this treatment model for OCD and anxiety, who it can help and how to learn more.

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, while she serves up some psychoeducation-- family style. And what says family better than Dad jokes? So pull up a chair and join the OCD Family Community while we dive into the expansive topic of OCD subtypes.

Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, explores how OCD affects the family system. Her special guests, Jack and Patrick Morris, discuss how ERP is implemented in our home. Patrick discusses parenting challenges more in depth, as well as weighing in on the subject of medication and tips for application anyone can practice when you love someone suffering from OCD.

Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, welcomes you to the OCD Family Podcast Community. This premiere episode focuses on what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is and how it impacts the OCD Sufferer. Furthermore, Nicole discusses what treatment entails and the cascading impact of OCD on interpersonal relationships, home and social functioning. Join us as Nicole creates a conversation around how to expand our curiosity and understanding about OCD. While this is a discussion, it does not qualify as a diagnostic evaluation, therapy or consultation. Please follow up with a mental health provider near you for more information.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes renowned researcher and psychologist, Dr. Pia Callesen, Ph.D., and OCD and Trauma Specialist, Bronwyn Shroyer, LCSW, to our family gathering! Pia has led to way in training and further research with the founder of Metacognitive Therapy to bring the practice of MCT to Europe and beyond! Metacognitive Therapy has proven to be highly effective treatment for OCD, but it’s also a transdiagnostic approach that can help many people suffering from a range of different disorders. Pia helps to teach Nicole and Bronwyn an introductory understanding of how this therapy works, and we’re intrigued! So join the conversation to learn more about it too, because more hope is on the horizon for our OCD warriors.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT & Mental Health Correspondent, as she continues OCD Awareness Month with the 2nd cornerstone of awareness: Lived Experience! Nicole welcomes special guest, Ashton Pizza, LMSW, to share about their story, including their autistic lived experience of OCD and C-PTSD. Learn how sharing our stories can validate, normalize and bring hope to others as we root on our warriors!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she kicks off OCD Awareness Month with a discussion on medication and it’s role in treating OCD. Nicole welcomes Dr. Stacy Greeter, MD, a pediatric and adult psychiatrist, to share her knowledge and insights into the process. Dr. Greeter emphasizes that medication decisions are personal and should be based on values, not fear. So come for wisdom and stay for the great tips, as we discuss our first cornerstone of OCD Awareness!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she takes this show on the road! Nicole traveled to Chicagoland this past week for the OCD Walk sponsored by OCD Midwest, an Official Affiliate of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Nicole shares about the history of the walk, honoring Denis Asselin’s advocacy in loving memory of his son through walkingwithnathaniel.org & the IOCDF. Additionally, Nicole talks to walk participants and volunteers to learn more about how we can get involved and grow this movement. So join the conversation! Because as Denis teaches us, conversation is key to this advocacy and we’re better together.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes the creator behind AT Parenting Survival, Natasha Daniels, to our family table. Natasha describes her journey in treating anxiety and OCD, as well as becoming a global resource for parents through her books, podcasts, YouTube channel and the AT Parenting Community. Join the conversation to gain practical tips and access supportive resources for helping parents navigate OCD and anxiety with hope and resilience.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes renowned expert in OCD and anxiety, Dr. Alec Pollard, Ph.D. In this episode, Alec introduces the concept of “recovery avoidance” and offers insight and tips from his new book, When A Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment. So join this important conversation and learn what you can do to bring your family towards a healthier, more functional life!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for our Season 3 premiere with lived experience warrior, Dany Grimwood. Listen as Dany becomes a voice for many who battle OCD in silence as he shares his story. Dany details his journey of recognizing the signs of OCD, to the challenges of living with it while raising a family, and how he navigated all the ups and downs along the way. But most importantly, learn how he began to free himself from fear through treatment, speaking out and living life anyway. You won’t want to miss his great tips and all the hope, so join the conversation, family!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she discusses strategies and tips for coping with crisis in honor of the recent LA County fires causing continued devastation in Southern California, USA. Join the conversation while we review physical safety protocols, coping skills for crisis management, honoring and coping with the vast array of emotional distress, resources for parents navigating crises with their children, and ways our local and global communities can help. Nicole is joined by Loren Witkin, CEO of Citadel, and OCD and Anxiety Specialists local to the Greater Los Angeles area, Dr. Michelle Witkin, Ph.D., and Chris Trondsen, LMFT. This discussion is happening live on OCD Family Podcast’s YouTube channel on 1/10/25 at 7pm PST.

*Audio only broadcasts will be available wherever you enjoy your podcasts after the livestream concludes. Per technical difficulties, the livestream has been edited to prioritize source content.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, in the final episode of Season 2 and this summer’s Water Cooler Chats series! This episode covers tips on finding an OCD provider, a spotlight on community support, online supports groups and courses where therapists and warriors alike can learn more about OCD! OCD can be overwhelming enough, so join us for a brief overview of resources you can access today! And don’t forget to join us for the kick off of Season 3 next week!

Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she brings the OCD Family Community our penultimate episode of Season 2! This week is guided from a listener’s question about the Feared Possible Self, also known as the FPS, as learned about in Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT)! New to OCD!? Or even I-CBT!? No worries! Nicole will catch you up to speed while explaining the striking similarities between the OCD brain and theatrical, immersive productions like Hamilton! So join the conversation wherever you enjoy your podcasts and YouTube.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she reflects on the recent 29th International OCD Conference in Orlando! Listen as she discusses the good, the bad and the ugly-- we're talking about you, humidity! Review the highlights and thoughts for future programming, but stick around for a whole lot of hope!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for some myth busting fun! Nicole engages in a fun game to determine the difference between preferences and intrusive thoughts or inferences of doubt in OCD! Join us as Nicole creates AI contestants to play along, while leaning into social media content creators from TikTok to determine if their sharing is a “Preference or OCD!?” Also, listen until the end to hear who our 5 giveaway winners are from OFP’s 100th episode, courtesy of our giveaway sponsor, OCD Training School!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we celebrate our milestone 100th episode of the OCD Family Podcast! Today, we celebrate by reminiscing about binge-worthy episodes from the past two seasons, engaging in some fun OCD-themed games with my husband Patrick, and announcing an exciting giveaway from our generous sponsor, OCD Training School. Join us for this special episode filled with gratitude, games, and amazing prizes as we mark 100 episodes together!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she we discusses the challenges holidays present for those with OCD and related disorders. We explore how changes in routine and societal expectations can trigger anxiety. We offer three strategies for navigating these challenges, and a practical application to own our strength and resilience. Meet us at the water cooler to learn more!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as we talk about SO-OCD and Gender Themed Subtypes of OCD! Many people confuse this with true sexual orientation and/or gender identity. So join us as we differentiate the differences and talk about how to treat it!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she takes on a listener question from our very own OCD Family Community. There’s lots of buzz about I-CBT these days, but a lot of misunderstanding also. Join Nicole as she investigates I-CBT further, and find out how I-CBT helps in the treatment of OCD!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she discussed Pure O! This controversial subtype has been discussed for many years, but what is it? Does it exist? And no matter what, what can be done to help? Come join us at the Water Cooler, fam, for quenchers like this all summer long!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she premieres the return of our summer series, the Water Cooler Chats! These chats are short form content meant to hydrate the OCD Family Community while we all spend more time with our families during the summertime! And our first quencher is the ultimate guide to finding the right OCD therapist for you! So come join us and check out YouTube for the return of animations!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she reviews an overview of evidence-based therapies and emerging protocols with help from some of her prior podcast guests. Nicole amasses highlights of ERP, I-CBT, MCT, Medication Support, TMS and Deep Brain Stimulation. Additionally, Nicole highlights 4 emerging protocols worth our time and attention, including the developing landscape for I-CBT with kids, Rumination-Focused ERP, the Mastery Approach and the Upside of OCD. So whether you’re already aware of most of these and curious to hear more, or new to the OCD Family Community and desperate for hope, we’ve got you with highlights from OCD researchers, psychiatrists, trainers and OCD treatment experts, oh my!

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D., to our OCD Family Community. We discuss challenges and solutions for supporting military personal and veterans with OCD. Systemic barriers and stigma, the critical role of evidence based treatment, and a whole lot of hope is discussed. Lastly, we honor all service members and vets lost to un-aliving, as we pay tribute in honor of Memorial Day in the States.

Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she joins her return panel of experts to dive into the complexities of PANS and PANDAS. We discuss symptoms like sudden onset of OCD and tics, emerging research from Columbia University, and effective treatments such as IVIG and steroids. Panelists share personal stories, emphasize the importance of finding knowledgeable doctors, and offer practical advice for managing flares. The conversation underscores the need for increased awareness and education, providing hope and resources for families navigating these challenging disorders.