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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8. Mindset 17.05.2020 13:27

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we are talking about Mindset work. What are you paying attention to? Consciously direct your attention! What meaning you assign to your anxiety experience does influence how you feel about it. ...

7. Compulsions Anyone? 05.05.2020 21:00

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we are talking about Compulsions! Themes of different compulsive behaviors: Avoidance Compulsive crying (other OCD influenced emotions) Self reassurance (sneaking them in sometimes) Decontamina...

6. Motivation 20.04.2020 12:27

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we are talking about Motivation: it is an on-going dynamic process. Take away strategies are: Break your ERP exercises or any goals down into small steps that you can do right NOW. Focus on the...

5. Compulsive Rumination 03.04.2020 13:15

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we are covering compulsive rumination: what it is, why people rationalize why it is important to keep ruminating, and simple strategies to try today. Strategies discussed are: Catch yourself in...

4. OCD Subtypes Continued (Part 2) 31.03.2020 12:23

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we will touch on the second part of OCD Subtypes. These two episodes, episode 3 and 4 are to give you an idea of the different ways OCD can present itself. Subtypes discussed are: Sexual Obsess...

3. OCD Subtypes Part 1 23.03.2020 18:57

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we will discuss the first half of various OCD Subtypes. Subtypes discussed are: Symmetry/Perfectionism OCD Contamination OCD Fear doing something wrong OCD Harm OCD Hypochondria/ health OCD Pur...

2. Art of ERP 07.03.2020 12:07

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we will discuss the art of Exposure & Response Prevention as the first line treatment for OCD. Principles discussed are: Variability Defuse and create a little space between you and OCD Opposit...

1. What is OCD? 07.03.2020 13:48

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast. Today we will discuss what OCD actually is-a doubting disease. A great resource is also the International OCD Foundation www.iocdf.org _____ OCD Journal and Planner: CBT based tracker IG @ocdwhispere...