OCD Family Podcast

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 familie...

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 famil...

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...

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 se...

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 ar...