Kristina Orlova

The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova

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If your mind keeps looping, second-guessing, or making things feel too real — this podcast is for you. The OCD Whisperer Podcast explores OCD, anxiety, and the patterns that keep us stuck — including perfectionism, overthinking, fear, and self-doubt. Through honest conversations and personal stories, the show looks at how these experiences shape our lives and how people begin to relate to them differently. Hosted by Kristina Orlova, a licensed therapist with lived experience of OCD, the podcast brings together clinicians, creatives, athletes, and everyday people. Episodes are reflective, human...

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183. If Your Child Gets Stuck in Routines, Please Watch This... 08.05.2026 26:21

The Hidden OCD Behind “Normal” Routines in Kids... In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Julie Lustig, clinical psychologist and founder of CBT Tools for Life Center. Together, they explore how childhood OCD and ...

182. OCD + ADHD: Why It Feels So Much Harder Than It Should 01.05.2026 38:10

Why does it feel like everyone else can manage their OCD… but you just can’t seem to make it stick? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Rachel LaFleur. Together, they unpack the often-missed overlap between ADH...

181. I Kept Asking 400 Times… Here’s Why 24.04.2026 30:05

I thought I was just “anxious”… until my thoughts started scaring me. In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Alicia and Liam, hosts of OCD Confessionals. Together, they explore how OCD can go unrecognized for years, h...

180. Why OCD Treatment Doesn’t Always Feel Right: Understanding the Overlap with Autism 17.04.2026 28:30

Is it OCD… or autism? And how do you actually treat both? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Jenna Stone, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of SideQuest Psychotherapy. Together, they explore the complex ...

179. Can DBT Help OCD? What Actually Works (ERP, ICBT & Emotional Regulation Explained) 10.04.2026 32:58

Does Your Brain Feel Like It’s Been Hijacked? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Maggie Duret, LPCC, an OCD specialist who integrates DBT, ERP, and ICBT into her practice. Together, they explore how to manage the ...

178. Why You Feel Like a "Fraud" Even When You’re Successful (High-Functioning OCD) 03.04.2026 26:25

Can you build a global movement and lead a team while navigating the "fangs" of OCD In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Pavel Reppo, founder of A Fine Mind and a leader in international mental health. Together, the...

177. Why You’re Never "Ready": Dr. Lauren Cook on Social Atrophy & The Emetophobia Trap 27.03.2026 18:22

Can you be terrified of the future and still move forward to build it? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Lauren Cook, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of Generation Anxiety. Together, they explore ...

176. The Hardest "No": Why I Stopped Fixing My Child’s OCD 20.03.2026 32:57

Can you stop being a "fixer" and start building your feeling muscle? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Jenn Rapkin, a Naturopathic Physician, bodyworker, and author of The Feeling Muscle. Together, they explo...

175. Body Dysmorphic Disorder: How to spot the hidden signs with Robyn Stern, LCSW 13.03.2026 31:29

Is it OCD, or is your brain just wired differently?🧠 In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Jeremy Shuman, a psychologist and specialist in the intersection of Autism and OCD. Together, they explore the complex ov...

174. STOP Treating Autism like OCD: The "Golden Rule" of Differential Diagnosis with Dr. Jeremy Shuman 06.03.2026 29:04

173. How long does OCD RECOVERY take? The 4 to 8 month roadmap EXPLAINED! 27.02.2026 33:06

Is Perfectionism Hijacking Your Values? 🧠 In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Marisa Mazza, PsyD. Together, they explore the final pieces of the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) puzzle: values and commit...

172. ACT for OCD: The "Observer Self" Hack to Stop Intrusive Thoughts 20.02.2026 22:41

How can you stay present when your brain is screaming with OCD? 🧠 In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Marisa Mazza, PsyD. Together, they explore the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) concepts of Self-as-C...

171. OCD Recovery: 2 Skills to Stop Fighting Your Mind (OCD Defusion & Acceptance Tools) 13.02.2026 30:09

Can You Really Accept a Thought You Hate? 🧠 In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Marisa Mazza, a psychologist and expert in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). Together, they explore the "how-to" of diffusi...

170. Why ERP Isn’t Enough: Using ACT to Build a Life Beyond OCD Symptoms 06.02.2026 31:43

🧠Is the opposite of anxiety actually trust? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Marisa Mazza, PsyD, a faculty member of the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute and author of The ACT Workbook for OCD. Together...

169. My OCD Was at Its Worst While My Baby Was Fighting for Her Life 30.01.2026 31:13

🧠Can OCD trick even a trained medical professional? What happens when your worst fear actually comes true—and your OCD tells you it’s your fault? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Sarah Michelle Boes, nurse pract...

168. Why you can’t stop OCD thoughts and what actually works (Acceptance Explained) 23.01.2026 19:42

🧠Can you really accept OCD thoughts without agreeing with them? And what does “acceptance” actually look like when your mind is attacking you nonstop? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova, LMFT, speaks with Dr. Sarah Brungardt,...

167. Understanding OCD Beyond ERP: Obsessional Doubt, I-CBT, and Real Recovery 16.01.2026 30:10

🧠What If OCD Isn’t About Uncertainty—But About Doubting the Wrong Things? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova, LMFT shares her personal journey living with OCD and how her understanding of treatment has evolved over time. Draw...

166. Therapist Explains: The Subtle Signs of Childhood OCD Parents Overlook 09.01.2026 22:07

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Is your child’s OCD hiding behind good behavior and perfectionism? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Katherine Schooland, LMFT, founder and director of Raising Brave Kids, a multi-state practice specializi...

165. Perinatal OCD vs Normal Parental Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference 02.01.2026 21:19

🤰These Thoughts Don’t Mean You Want to Harm Your Baby In this second of two episodes about perinatal OCD on The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova is joined again by Betty Flores, LCSW, a perinatal mental health specialist and founder of Perinatal ...

164. Perinatal OCD Explained: When Protective Instincts Turn Into Intrusive Fear 26.12.2025 16:40

🤰Are these protective instincts… or is it postpartum OCD? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Betty Flores, LCSW, a perinatal mental health specialist from Perinatal Wellness. Together, they explore how postpartum ...

163. Relationship OCD, Shame, and Recovery: Learning to Live With Uncertainty 19.12.2025 26:45

💔Can OCD convince you that you’re incapable of love? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Zack Tucker, OCD advocate and creator of OCDestigmatize. Together, they explore relationship OCD, health anxiety, shame, and ...

162. Social Media Is Making Your OCD Worse — Here’s Why 12.12.2025 13:07

🧠Can social media trigger your OCD without you even realizing it? In this solo episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova explores how social media interacts with OCD, compulsions, and obsessive thoughts. She shares strategies for scrolling ...

161. How Sex and Intimacy Can Help You Move Through Grief 05.12.2025 34:30

🧠 Can grief and OCD completely change your sex drive, intimacy, and connection with your partner? In this powerful episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Krista Reed, licensed therapist and trauma specialist, about how grief,...

160. OCD & Grief: How Trauma Hijacks Your Mind | Real Stories & Coping Tips 29.11.2025 47:04

🧠 Can you grieve “correctly” when you have OCD? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Krista Reed, clinical social worker and specialist in OCD, BFRBs, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Together, they explore how grief, ...

159. How One Man Turned OCD Pain Into 60,000 Followers 19.11.2025 28:34

🧠 *Can self-compassion really help you recover from OCD?* In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Lukasz, known online as Intrusive OCD Memes. Together, they explore how humor, community, and self-awareness play a role...