Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, ICBT

In this episode, Carrie continues the New Year's series focused on New Year's desires and what we truly want for 2025. Joining her is Brittany Poppe, a Christian Abortion Recovery Leader and Pro-Life Speaker. They explore the power of accepting God's forgiveness, releasing past regrets, and finding healing from trauma. -Understanding God's forgiveness and letting go of past mis...

If you're looking to make healthy changes in the new year, you're in the right place.  In this episode, Carrie is diving into the topic of routines, but from a perspective that doesn’t involve getting obsessed or perfectionistic about them. Episode Highlights: How to create healthy routines that support your mental and emotional well-being without feeling overwhelmed. Practical tips for...

In this episode, Carrie dives into the connection between sleep and mental health, sharing insights from her journey with sleep apnea and the transformative power of better sleep habits. You'll also hear snippets from past episodes, including discussions with Martin Reed and Dr. Charles Page, who offer fresh perspectives on insomnia. Episode Highlights: -Practical tips for improving your slee...

Welcome to Christian Faith and OCD -  New Year’s Desires Series (because who needs resolutions when we can focus on renewal and intention?).  For the first part of this series, Carrie sits down with Jennifer Tucker—author, artist, and illustrator—for a heartfelt conversation about finding peace and renewal through Scripture. They explore how we can draw closer to God, even when life feels overwhel...

In today’s episode, Carrie discusses the challenge of finding true relaxation when your mind is constantly racing. She offers insights on how our bodies hold onto stress and provides practical tips on how to begin retraining our brains and nervous system for relaxation. Episode Highlights: Why relaxation can feel impossible when you're constantly performing The value of rest, as Jesus exempli...

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In this episode, Carrie shares three powerful tips to help you slow down, manage anxiety, and truly savor the season. Episode Highlights: How to prioritize Jesus during the Christmas season Why it’s important to be intentional about your time and avoid overscheduling during the holidays. How to create meaningful Christmas traditions with your family, especially if you're in a season of grief...

In this episode, Carrie dives into why you might feel stuck in your OCD recovery and shares powerful strategies to help you break through those barriers and make real progress.  Episode Highlights: How past experiences and mental health challenges can affect your progress. The role of hopelessness in hindering progress and how to overcome it. How stress management plays a crucial role in OCD recov...

In this episode, Carrie gives you an exclusive sneak peek into the upcoming Christians Learning ICBT live training launching in January. She takes you behind the scenes as she explores the process of writing alternative stories, sharing a personal experience that illustrates how she crafted an obsessional narrative and transformed it into a healthier perspective. Episode Highlights: How to rewrite...

In this episode, Carrie takes you behind the scenes of one of her ICBT training sessions, which she designed specifically for Christians dealing with OCD. She shares a snippet of Module Three, exploring how OCD weaves compelling narratives that can draw you in and offers guidance on rewriting those narratives to gain a deeper understanding of OCD's mechanisms. Episode Highlights: The power of...

In this episode, Carrie delves into the reasons why talking about OCD can sometimes exacerbate the condition. She discusses how reassurance seeking, co-rumination, and the urge to "go deep" can create unhealthy cycles that hinder healing.  Episode highlights: The harmful cycle where temporary relief from anxiety can lead to increased obsessive thoughts and compulsions. Why traditional ta...

In this episode, Carrie discusses the importance of making manageable changes in life, especially for those struggling with OCD and anxiety. Learn how starting small can lead to significant transformations as she shares personal stories and practical tips. Episode Highlights: The power of starting small and setting manageable goals for transformation. How seeking God’s guidance can help clarify yo...

In today’s special episode, Carrie is joined by her husband, Steve, as they celebrate four years of marriage. They share relatable insights about the joys and challenges of family life, and explore the realities of raising a toddler. Episode Highlights: How Steve and Carrie’s lives have changed since they got married. The importance of navigating shared responsibilities as parents. Steve’s reflect...

In this episode, Carrie dives deep into the importance of self-compassion and how it is essential in overcoming perfectionism, OCD, and healing from past trauma. Episode Highlights: How self-compassion is rooted in faith and mirrors the love and grace of Jesus. Why self-criticism often leads to increased feelings of guilt and shame. How to recognize and counteract negative self-talk. The importanc...

In this episode, Carrie explores the common obsession of doubting whether you actually have OCD. She discusses how this uncertainty can impact your sense of self and shares strategies to help you embrace your diagnosis and find peace. Episode Highlights: How to identify and address doubts about your OCD diagnosis. Strategies to confront and manage the anxiety that accompanies these doubts. Ways to...

In this episode, Carrie dives into the challenges of sharing your OCD diagnosis with others, offering practical guidance on how to navigate this delicate conversation.  Episode Highlights: Key traits to assess if someone is reliable enough to share your OCD diagnosis with. Understand how much detail to provide based on your relationship with the person and the context of the conversation. Effectiv...

In this episode, Carrie explores how OCD can disrupt regular Bible reading, leading to either obsessive or avoidant behaviors. She offers practical advice for engaging with scripture in a healthier way.  Understand the specific challenges OCD presents when trying to maintain a regular Bible reading practice. How obsessively engaging with the Bible can feed the OCD cycle and strategies to manage th...

In this episode, Carrie explores the feelings of spiritual distance and how to navigate those times when you don't feel close to God. Episode Highlights: Understanding the connection between OCD and feelings of spiritual distance. Insights from Elijah's story and how it relates to modern struggles with faith. Practical steps for reconnecting with God during times of doubt and anxiety. En...

Carrie explores whether there’s a test for OCD and delves into the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) Version 2 in this insightful episode. Episode Highlights: How OCD assessments can help differentiate between OCD symptoms and other mental health or spiritual issues. What to expect from the Y-BOCS assessment The benefits of using assessments like the Y-BOCS 2 to guide treatment decisi...

Carrie delves into the profound connection between trauma and OCD. Drawing from her experience as a licensed professional counselor, she discusses how childhood trauma and family-of-origin issues often overlap with OCD symptoms. Episode Highlights:  How childhood experiences can impact mental health and contribute to OCD. The surprising statistic that many individuals with OCD also meet the criter...

In this episode, Carrie dives into a crucial yet often overlooked factor that can make OCD symptoms flare up. Discover how to recognize and address this challenge to better manage your OCD. Episode Highlights:  What often makes OCD symptoms worse. How to recognize this hidden trigger in your life  Practical tips for managing this issue effectively. Strategies for finding the right support and reso...

Carrie explores four ways to pray about OCD that go beyond asking for removal. She shares how praying for key aspects of your journey can bring new strength and perspective to your path with OCD. Episode Highlights:  How prayerful guidance can help you navigate your personal OCD treatment journey. How asking for spiritual clarity can help you manage and respond to persistent OCD doubts and fears....

Inspired by a suggestion from our listener Ashley, today Carrie is diving into how being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) affects OCD treatment. She explores why sensitivity matters and how it can shape your therapeutic journey. Episode Highlights:  What it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person and how it impacts daily life. How being an HSP can influence the approach to treating OCD. Carrie shares...

Carrie explores how OCD can interfere with your prayer life and offers effective strategies to manage it. She addresses the challenge of repetitive praying and offers practical advice for dealing with OCD’s demands. Learn how to stay connected with God and maintain a meaningful spiritual practice despite these challenges. Episode Highlights; How OCD can mess with your prayer life and what to do ab...

Carrie discusses Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) as a helpful option, explaining how it differs from ERP in addressing OCD symptoms and integrating faith perspectives.  Join her as she explores ways to find peace and faith while managing OCD through these therapeutic approaches. Episode Highlights: The principles of ICBT and its approach to mental compulsions. The importance of...