Free Me from OCD

What are habits, and why are they so hard to break? In this episode, we break down what a habit is and how to overcome unwanted habits, even when it's challenging. Listen to the podcast to learn more about how our brains work and discover how you can start reshaping your habits today! Link to the podcast episode about how our brains work: Ep. 27 A Story About How the Human Brain Works Connect...

You might have thoughts about your child with OCD, and these daily downloads will help you figure out how to create the results you want. Download the worksheet here .  Get curious about your thoughts, and give yourself time to get the hang of this process. Connect with Dr. Vicki Rackner: Website: FreeMeFromOCD.org Social Media: Follow Dr. Rackner on Instagram and Facebook for more insights and re...

If you have anxiety about the election results, you are not alone. In this episode Dr. Vicki offers some tips about moving forward in the face of the our future leadership. Connect with Dr. Vicki Rackner: Website: FreeMeFromOCD.org Social Media: Follow Dr. Rackner on Instagram and Facebook for more insights and resources on managing OCD.

Have you named your OCD monster? This episode explores embracing the parts of ourselves we hide while reclaiming control over the voices that don't define us. Connect with Dr. Vicki Rackner: Website: FreeMeFromOCD.org Social Media: Follow Dr. Rackner on Instagram and Facebook for more insights and resources on managing OCD.

What is Halloween like for someone with OCD? In this Free Me From OCD podcast episode, we take a closer look at Halloween—a holiday celebrated for its thrills and chills, yet one that can be particularly challenging for those dealing with OCD. We’ll dive into three key questions: 1. Why is Halloween so much fun for many? 2. Why isn’t Halloween as enjoyable for people with OCD? 3. How can someone m...

If you parent an adult child with OCD, you might think that your job is to protect your loved one from the pain associated with unmanaged OCD.  This is a suicide mission.  In this podcast episode, see the more effective way to make a positive difference when someone you love is learning to manage OCD. Your secret weapon that will make the biggest difference for your loved one with OCD is forming a...

You may believe certain things are impossible due to OCD, whether for yourself or your child. But what if you're wrong? In today's podcast, we'll explore the possibilities beyond those limits. Connect with Dr. Vicki Rackner: Website: FreeMeFromOCD.org Social Media: Follow Dr. Rackner on Instagram and Facebook for more insights and resources on managing OCD.

In this podcast, I’d like to discuss three steps to help you better connect with your emotions. Connect with Dr. Vicki Rackner: Website: FreeMeFromOCD.org Social Media: Follow Dr. Rackner on Instagram and Facebook for more insights and resources on managing OCD.

In this episode, Dr. Vicki highlights the therapeutic power of exercise and its potential to enhance mental well-being. She shares practical tips on incorporating movement into your daily routine if you have OCD. Connect with Dr. Vicki Rackner: Website: FreeMeFromOCD.org Social Media: Follow Dr. Rackner on Instagram and Facebook for more insights and resources on managing OCD.

OCD themes can morph and change over time. Listen to this episode to hear Dr. Vicki describe the common themes.  Connect with Dr. Vicki Rackner: Website: FreeMeFromOCD.org Social Media: Follow Dr. Rackner on Instagram and Facebook for more insights and resources on managing OCD.

It's a delight to welcome back Tracie Ibrahim. Tracie is an OCD/ERP therapist and practitioner. She also serves as the Chief Compliance Officer for NOCD.  In this episode, Tracie shares the story of spending over 8 years of her childhood in inpatient psych facilities, and NO ONE--not one treating practitioner--ever considered the diagnosis of OCD. Don't miss this episode! You can learn m...

Could eliminating sugar from your help manage OCD? That's the topic for today. Connect with Dr. Vicki Rackner: Website: FreeMeFromOCD.org Social Media: Follow Dr. Rackner on Instagram and Facebook for more insights and resources on managing OCD.

 In this empowering episode, Dr. Vicki Rackner dives into the powerful question: Who is the true you? She explores how our identities are shaped by experiences, societal labels, and, in the case of people with OCD, often by misleading thoughts. Dr. Rackner draws on her personal experience as a mother of a son with OCD, as well as her background as a physician and life coach, to discuss how those w...

In this uplifting episode, Dr. Vicki Rackner flips the script on OCD by exploring how the same qualities that make OCD challenging can also serve as powerful gifts. From persistence and empathy to creativity and attention to detail, people with OCD possess remarkable strengths that can be harnessed and celebrated. Drawing from personal stories, including the inspiring tale of Gus Wahl, Dr. Rackner...

In this episode, Dr. Vicki Rackner explores the power of thoughts and how they shape our lives. Building on the previous episode about the origins of thoughts, today’s focus is on the importance of intentionally choosing your thoughts and thinking on purpose. Through relatable stories and practical exercises, Dr. Rackner explains how thoughts create feelings, actions, and ultimately, the results i...

In this episode, Dr. Vicki Rackner explores the critical role thoughts play in shaping our lives, especially for those living with OCD. She breaks down how thoughts, whether they are fleeting or obsessive, create feelings that drive our actions, which ultimately shape the results we experience in life. Dr. Rackner shares personal insights from her experience as a mother to a son with OCD and discu...

Welcome to the Free Me From OCD Podcast ! If you or someone you love has OCD, you know that OCD can hold you hostage, taking control over your thoughts and emotions. But here, we’re all about reclaiming that control and learning how to face life’s challenges with confidence. I’m your host, Dr. Vicki Rackner, and today’s episode will focus on something that many of us struggle with—having difficult...

The best fuel to drive your efforts to be freed from OCD is a focus on what you want. In this episode, you will learn the three steps to getting what you want, and the powerful Freedom Formula self-coaching tool to make them happen.  Connect with Dr. Vicki Rackner: Website: FreeMeFromOCD.org Social Media: Follow Dr. Rackner on Instagram and Facebook for more insights and resources on managing OCD.

Do you have a hard time getting what you want--especially when OCD enters your life? In this  episode, Dr. Vicki shares the top three reasons it's so hard. Connect with Dr. Vicki Rackner: Website: FreeMeFromOCD.org Social Media: Follow Dr. Rackner on Instagram and Facebook for more insights and resources on managing OCD.

What is your OCD Story? Is it helping you or holding. you back? In this story, Dr. Vicki Rackner offers tips about how to retell you OCD story. Connect with Dr. Vicki Rackner: Website: FreeMeFromOCD.org Social Media: Follow Dr. Rackner on Instagram and Facebook for more insights and resources on managing OCD.

Episode Title: My Top OCD Tips Host: Dr. Vicki Rackner, MD Summary: In this episode of Free Me From OCD Podcast , Dr. Vicki Rackner reflects on the past decade of living with and supporting a family member with OCD. She shares the single most valuable lesson she’s learned through her journey of helping her son manage OCD and how it transformed her family’s life. Dr. Rackner emphasizes the importan...

Episode Title: 4 Pillars of OCD Success Host: Dr. Vicki Rackner, MD Summary: In this episode of Free Me From OCD Podcast , Dr. Vicki Rackner introduces the Four Pillars of OCD Success—four foundational principles to help OCD Warriors and their caregivers thrive. These pillars provide a structure that supports healing, growth, and freedom from OCD. Dr. Rackner draws from her experience as a physici...

Episode Title: The Connection Prescription: How to Plug into a Person in Pain without Shorting Out Host: Dr. Vicki Rackner, MD Summary: In today’s episode of the Free Me From OCD Podcast , Dr. Vicki Rackner discusses how to effectively connect with a loved one in pain, particularly those struggling with OCD. Drawing from personal experiences as a physician and mother of a son with OCD, she shares...

Episode Title: 2 Kinds of Pain: Part 2 of 3 - OCD and Pain Host: Dr. Vicki Rackner Summary: In this second episode of a three-part series on pain and OCD, Dr. Vicki Rackner explores the difference between primary pain and poisonous pain . She explains how our natural responses to pain, especially when dealing with OCD, can either help us move forward or keep us stuck in a cycle of suffering. Dr. R...

OCD is associated with different kinds of pain. Your experience is shaped by your Pain Personality. In this episode, you will: Learn Dr. Vicki's 5 Pain Personalities Discover how your Pain Personality shapes your experience with OCD Understand how you can modify your innate response to. pain so you get a better result See how different Pain Personalities contribute to family conflict about OC...