Stuart Ralph

The OCD Stories

Health EN ↓ 554 episodes

Welcome 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 - this podcast is not a replacement for therapy. Please seek treatment from a licensed mental health professional.

Author

Stuart Ralph

Category

Health

Podcast website

theocdstories.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Storytime - My 40 Year Journey With OCD 08.03.2017

Welcome to the Wednesday story edition of The OCD Stories podcast. In this storytime edition I read Eric's OCD story.  Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/storytime-my-40-year-journey-with-OCD This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member of the...

Adam Shaw - Pulling The Trigger (OCD Recovery) (Ep61) 03.03.2017

In episode 61 of the podcast I interviewed Adam Shaw. Adam shares his OCD story, and talks about his book "Pulling the trigger" and charity "The Shaw Mind Foundation". Hope it helps! This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/adam-shaw-pulling-the-trigger-ocd-recovery To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories...

Storytime - On Avoiding Writing This Essay 28.02.2017

Welcome to the Wednesday story edition of The OCD Stories podcast. In this storytime edition I read Morgan's OCD story.  Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/storytime-on-avoiding-writing-this-essay This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

Liz Atkin - From Compulsive Skin Picking to Compulsive Charcoal (Ep60) 26.02.2017

In episode 60 of the podcast I interviewed Liz Atkin. Liz talks about her experience with compulsive skin picking, her 1 minute charcoal drawings and recovery tips. Hope it helps! This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/liz-atkin-from-compulsive-skin-picking-to-compulsive-charcoal To your success, Stuart and...

Rob Willson - Overcoming OCD and BDD (Ep59) 19.02.2017

In episode 59 of the podcast I interviewed therapist Rob Willson. Rob has written many books on OCD and BDD, and offers lots of great advice for both overcoming OCD and BDD. Hope it helps! This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/rob-willson-overcoming-ocd-and-bdd To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories t...

Their One Piece Of Advice (Ep58) 12.02.2017

In episode 58 of the podcast I have compiled some of my guests recent answers to the question "What would you tell someone with OCD you meet in an elevator (30 second elevator ride)?". Hope it helps! Show notes:  http://theocdstories.com/podcast/their-one-piece-of-advice This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Storie...

Storytime - February Fifteenth: My Obsession With Obsession 08.02.2017

Welcome to the Wednesday story edition of The OCD Stories podcast. In this storytime edition I read PJ's OCD story.  Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/storytime-february-fifteenth This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

Storytime - From Contamination OCD To The BBC 31.01.2017

Welcome to the Wednesday story edition of The OCD Stories podcast. In this storytime edition I read Louise's OCD story.  Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/storytime-from-contamination-ocd-to-the-bbc This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

Professor David Veale - OCD Psychiatry and Research (Ep55) 22.01.2017

In episode 55 of the podcast I interviewed research and psychiatrist David Veale. David has added a lot to the research field of OCD and had some great answers to my questions. I hope it helps! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/professor-david-veale-ocd-psychiatry-and-research This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart a...

Alison Dotson - Being Me With OCD (Ep54) 13.01.2017

In episode 54 of the podcast I interviewed Alison Dotson. Alison is an OCD advocate and author of the book "Being me with OCD: How I learned to obsess less and live my life". I hope it helps! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/alison-dotson-being-me-with-ocd This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories t...

OCD Storytime - "It all started when I was 3 years old" (Ep 53) 08.01.2017

In episode 53 of the podcast I read out Sofi's OCD story. I share what I found inspiring about it, and what we can learn to use in our own recovery from OCD. I hope it helps! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/ocd-storytime-it-all-started-when-i-was-3-years-old This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Storie...

Kat Nicole - OCD 1 Year On (Ep 52) 01.01.2017

In episode 52 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed YouTuber (Shalom Aleichem) and OCD blogger Katlyn Nicole on her journey of recovery from OCD for the second time. I hope it helps! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/kat-nicole-ocd-1-year-on This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team

Advice for an Amazing Life (OCD Recovery) 25.12.2016

This is a mini episode made up of some of the answers to the question "what advice do you have for people to live an amazing life?". I hope you find this helpful and inspiring to your OCD recovery. Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/advice-for-an-amazing-life This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories

Kieron O'Connor - Inference Based Therapy (Ep 49) 05.12.2016

In episode 49 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Kieron O'Connor. Kieron is a key researcher behind Inference Based Therapy (IBA) which he created to treat OCD. He shares the principles behind the therapy and insight into OCD. I hope it helps! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/kieron-oconnor-inference-based-therapy This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatm...

Stephen Smith - Treat My OCD (Ep48) 27.11.2016

In episode 48 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Stephen Smith. Stephen is the co-founder of the app nOCD. On this epsiode he shares with us the new features of the app and also some advice. I hope it helps! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/stephen-smith-treat-my-ocd This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and...

A day in the life of Stuart Ralph (Ep 46) 13.11.2016

In episode 46 of The OCD Stories podcast I was interviewed by Chetna of The East Bay Behavior Therapy Center. Chetna asked me some great questions about recovery, OCD, what the behind the scenes of The OCD Stories looks like and motivation. I hope it helps! Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/a-day-in-the-life-of-stuart-ralph This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatm...

Dr Jonathan Grayson - OCD Recovery, Uncertainty and Virtual Camping (Ep45) 06.11.2016

In episode 45 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Jonathan Grayson. We chat about virtual camping, ERP, motivation in recovery and much much more. I hope it helps!  Show notes: theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-jonathan-grayson-ocd-recovery-uncertainty-and-virtual-camping This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD St...

Dr Becky Beaton - Hoarding, Trauma and OCD (Ep43) 23.10.2016

In episode 43 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Becky Beaton. We discuss motivation in recovery, approaching treatment from many angles and mindfulness, among much much more. Enjoy. Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-becky-beaton-hoarding-trauma-and-ocd This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD S...

Dr Reid Wilson - Stopping the noise in your head (Ep42) 16.10.2016

In episode 42 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Reid Wilson. We chat about his approach to treating OCD. He offers some brilliant advice, for dealing with OCD.  Show notes -  http://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-reid-wilson-stopping-the-noise-in-your-head This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team...

Shala Nicely Answers Your OCD Recovery Questions (Ep41) 09.10.2016

In episode 41 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Shala Nicely. You guys sent in some great questions which I asked Shala. Topics include sleep, starting ERP, mental checking and much much more.   Show notes - http://theocdstories.com/podcast/shala-nicely-answers-your-ocd-recovery-questions This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success,...

Ashley Fulwood (OCD UK) - Recovery Is Possible (Ep39) 25.09.2016

In episode 39 of the podcast I chat with OCD UK CEO Ashley Fulwood. Ashley shares some great advice for challenging OCD.  Show notes -  http://theocdstories.com/podcast/ ashley-fulwood-ocd-uk / This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team  

Morgan Rondinelli - My OCD Voice (Ep 38) 18.09.2016

In episode 38 of the podcast I chat with Morgan Rondinelli. Morgan is an OCD advocate and blogger. We talk about her recovery, what helped her and ERP therapy. Hope it helps...  Show notes: http://theocdstories.com/podcast/morgan-rondinelli-my-ocd-voice This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD Stories team  

Duncan CJ - OCD, and Living a Fulfilled Life (Ep36) 30.08.2016

In episode 36 of the podcast I chat with Duncan CJ. Duncan is the host of the Spirit Pig podcast. He interviews people all over the world about fulfilment. He doesn't have OCD but I wanted to get him on the show to share his advice for living a fulfilled life. Hope it helps...  This podcast is also brought to you by nOCD:   http://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories To your success, Stuart and The OCD...

Adam Strauss - Comedy, Recovery and Psychedelics (Ep35) 29.08.2016

DISCLAIMER - This is an exploratory interview into the potential of psychedelics as a treatment for OCD. This is NOT a how to guide. If you take psychedelics, you do so at your own risk.  In episode 35 of the podcast I chat with comedian Adam Strauss about his use of psychedelics as a potential treatment for OCD. We discuss the legality of it all and the future potential. Adam also shares the impo...

Julia Gottwald - Adolescent OCD (Ep 34) 21.08.2016

In episode 34 of the podcast I chat with Julia Gottwald. Julia is researching Adolescent OCD. We discuss why teenagers with OCD are different from adults with OCD. We look at why teenagers with OCD could have a different treatment plan from adults. This is an interesting and inspiring conversation about OCD and OCD research. Hope it helps.   Get exclusive podcasts and content by becoming a member...

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