The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova
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, and grounded in approaches that are known to help — while still making space for nuance, curiosity, and real-life complexity.
This is a space for anyone who has questioned themselves, felt overwhelmed, or wondered what’s actually happening beneath the surface — and how to move forward without feeling trapped in your own mind.
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Why does OCD feel more convincing than your own eyes?
In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Catherine Goldhouse, ICBT therapist and OCD specialist.
Together, they explore one of the most powerful concepts in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT): how OCD overrides your mind by convincing you that possibility is evidence.
Catherine breaks down:
• Why intrusive thoughts are not the real problem in OCD
• How OCD shifts your default from trust to doubt
• Why possibility alone feels convincing when OCD takes over
• The hidden role of self-doubt, identity, and imagination in OCD
This conversation also dives into:
• How OCD disconnects people from their senses and common sense
• The difference between normal reasoning and OCD reasoning
• Why people with OCD often search for evidence after already reaching a conclusion
• How past experiences become stories that shape OCD fears
• The concept of "reverse reasoning" and how it keeps OCD alive
• Why imagination can become more trusted than reality
If you've ever found yourself asking, "But what if?" over and over again, this episode will help you understand why OCD feels so convincing—and how ICBT helps people break free from its grip.
Whether you're struggling with OCD yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical insights, hope, and a completely different way of understanding OCD recovery.
📲 About Catherine Goldhouse (guest):
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icbttherapist/
• Website: https://www.catherinegoldhouse.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinegoldhouse/
✂️ TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00] – How Does OCD Override Our Mind?[04:50] – If Bad Things Really Happen, Why Shouldn't I Worry?[08:56] – What's the Difference Between Possibility and Reality?[10:36] – Where Do OCD Stories and Filters Come From?[16:58] – Why Does OCD Feel So Convincing?[19:07] – How Do Identity and Self-Doubt Shape OCD?[20:26] – What Is Reverse Reasoning in OCD?[22:38] – What If My OCD Fear Is Based on a Real Past Experience?[25:05] – Why Does OCD Feel Objective Even When It's Not?
✅ Free Resources & Links
🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM
📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB
🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/
✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/
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✅ About OCD Whisperer
Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy.
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Saturday Jun 13, 2026
Saturday Jun 13, 2026
Could OCD be tricking you into trusting your imagination more than reality?
In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Catherine Goldhouse, ICBT therapist and OCD specialist.
Together, they explore one of the most powerful concepts in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT): how OCD overrides your mind by convincing you that possibility is evidence.
Catherine breaks down:
• Why intrusive thoughts are not the real problem in OCD
• How OCD shifts your default from trust to doubt
• Why possibility alone feels convincing when OCD takes over
• The hidden role of self-doubt, identity, and imagination in OCD
This conversation also dives into:
• How OCD disconnects people from their senses and common sense
• The difference between normal reasoning and OCD reasoning
• Why people with OCD often search for evidence after already reaching a conclusion
• How past experiences become stories that shape OCD fears
• The concept of "reverse reasoning" and how it keeps OCD alive
• Why imagination can become more trusted than reality
If you've ever found yourself asking, "But what if?" over and over again, this episode will help you understand why OCD feels so convincing—and how ICBT helps people break free from its grip.
Whether you're struggling with OCD yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical insights, hope, and a completely different way of understanding OCD recovery.
📲 About Catherine Goldhouse (guest):
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icbttherapist/
• Website: https://www.catherinegoldhouse.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinegoldhouse/
✂️ TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00] – How Does OCD Override Our Mind?
[04:50] – If Bad Things Really Happen, Why Shouldn't I Worry?
[08:56] – What's the Difference Between Possibility and Reality?
[10:36] – Where Do OCD Stories and Filters Come From?
[16:58] – Why Does OCD Feel So Convincing?
[19:07] – How Do Identity and Self-Doubt Shape OCD?
[20:26] – What Is Reverse Reasoning in OCD?
[22:38] – What If My OCD Fear Is Based on a Real Past Experience?
[25:05] – Why Does OCD Feel Objective Even When It's Not?
✅ Free Resources & Links
🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM
📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB
🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/
✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/
📲 Stay Connected
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/
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Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults
Website: www.korresults.com/
📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com
✅ About OCD Whisperer
Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy.
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Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
A guided meditation to help with overthinking, anxiety, and a mind that just won’t slow down.
Some days your head feels on overdrive. You sit down to relax and the thoughts keep racing anyway. This meditation doesn’t ask you to stop the thoughts. You’ll rest your attention on your breath, lose it, get pulled into a thought, and come back. That’s it. That’s the skill of mindfulness, and it gets stronger every time you practice.
No experience is needed to start. Feel free to sit on the floor, sit in a chair, or even lie down. Headphones can help, but they aren’t required. You can’t do this exercise wrong. Having your mind wander off and coming back isn’t the practice failing, it’s actually the practice working.
I’m Kristina Orlova, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I treated anxiety and OCD, and I live with OCD myself, so I understand what a loud brain feels like. This meditation is general and may work for anyone, whether you deal with anxiety or just want to reset your day.
One honest note. This is for general wellbeing, not a substitute for therapy. If breath focus ever makes you more anxious, that's a real thing that happens to some people. Open your eyes, listen to the sounds around you instead, or take a break.
DISCLAIMER: This guided meditation is provided for educational, informational, and relaxation purposes only. It is not medical advice, psychotherapy, or mental health treatment, it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any physical or psychological condition, and it is not a substitute for care from a licensed professional. Although Kristina Orlova is a licensed marriage and family therapist, watching or listening to this content does not create a therapist-client relationship with Kristina Orlova or KOR Results Family Therapy Inc. No specific result, benefit, or improvement is promised or guaranteed, and results vary from person to person. If you have a pre-existing medical or mental health condition, including epilepsy, a seizure disorder, severe depression, psychosis, PTSD, or any other psychiatric condition, consult your physician or a qualified mental health provider before practicing meditation or using relaxation content. Never listen while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your full attention. If you feel worse at any point, stop listening. By using this content, you acknowledge that you do so voluntarily and at your own risk, and you agree that KOR Results Family Therapy Inc., Kristina Orlova, and anyone involved in creating or distributing this content are not liable for any claim, injury, loss, or damage arising from or connected to its use. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 in the US or contact your local emergency number.
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Friday Jun 05, 2026
Friday Jun 05, 2026
Why do OCD thoughts feel so real? What if the problem is not the intrusive thought itself… but the conclusion your brain makes about it?
In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Catherine Goldhouse, therapist and ICBT specialist, to explore a powerful shift in understanding OCD through Inference Based CBT (ICBT).
Together, they unpack why OCD may not be about random intrusive thoughts at all, but about the meaning, doubt, and stories we attach to them.
Catherine explains:
• Why ICBT sees OCD differently than traditional ERP and CBT
• The difference between intrusive thoughts and obsessional doubt
• Why OCD sufferers often feel trapped asking “What if this means something?”
• How OCD creates false conclusions about identity, danger, relationships, morality, and certainty
• Why thoughts like “What if I’m dangerous?” or “What if I secretly want this?” feel so convincing
This conversation also dives into:
• Why some thoughts feel triggering and emotionally loaded
• The hidden “story” OCD creates beneath fears and compulsions
• Harm OCD, Relationship OCD, sexuality OCD, contamination fears, and intrusive thoughts
• The difference between trust versus doubt in OCD recovery
• Why ICBT focuses on how OCD begins rather than what happens after the fear appears
• How OCD changes the way people trust themselves, their senses, and reality
If you have ever wondered:
“Why does my OCD feel so real?”
“Why do I doubt myself so much?”
“Why can’t I stop asking what if?”
This episode may completely change the way you understand OCD.
Whether you are navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode offers insight, validation, and a hopeful new perspective on recovery.
📲 About Catherine Goldhouse (guest):
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icbttherapist/
• Website: https://www.catherinegoldhouse.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinegoldhouse/
✂️ TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00] Introduction to the ICBT Series & Why OCD May Not Be What We Think
[01:27] Does ICBT View OCD Differently Than ERP? Understanding Intrusive Thoughts vs OCD Conclusions
[04:58] Are Intrusive Thoughts Really The Problem? Why OCD Sufferers Get Stuck On Meaning
[07:13] What Is The Difference Between ICBT And ERP?
[09:05] Why Does OCD Create Obsessional Doubt? Understanding The "What If?" Process
[10:27] Why Do Certain Triggers Feel So Real? The Role Of Pre Existing Stories In OCD
[13:56] How Is ICBT Different From CBT, Cognitive Distortions, And Meaning Making?
[16:31] What Are OCD Stories And How Do They Shape The Questions We Ask?
[17:54] What Is The Difference Between Inferences And Appraisals In OCD?
[20:53] Why Does OCD Doubt Things Other People Naturally Trust?
[22:49] Trust vs Doubt: A Different Way To Understand OCD Recovery
[24:21] Where To Learn More About ICBT & Closing Thoughts
✅ Free Resources & Links
🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM
📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB
🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/
✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/
📲 Stay Connected
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Website: www.korresults.com/
📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com
✅ About OCD Whisperer
Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy.
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Friday May 29, 2026
Friday May 29, 2026
You thought it was bad behavior… but your child was secretly terrified.
In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Keesha Scott, mom, entrepreneur, podcast host, and author, about her daughter’s deeply personal journey with OCD, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), panic disorder, and recovery.
Together, they explore what it’s really like to parent a child with OCD, the painful road to getting the right diagnosis, and how exposure therapy (ERP) helped her daughter reclaim her life.
Keesha opens up about:
• How OCD first showed up as “bad behavior” before anyone realized what was happening
• Going through multiple therapists before finally getting the correct diagnosis
• How talk therapy unintentionally made OCD worse
• Why ERP therapy (Exposure and Response Prevention) changed everything
• The role medication played when OCD became too severe to engage in treatment
• Parenting a child whose OCD impacted school, friendships, and family life
• The emotional toll of supporting a child through severe anxiety and panic disorder
• What OCD recovery looked like over the years — and where her daughter is today
This is an honest, emotional, and hopeful conversation for parents navigating OCD, anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts in their children — and a reminder that recovery is possible, even when things feel impossible.
Whether you're parenting a child with OCD, struggling yourself, or supporting someone you love, this episode offers hope, practical insight, and a reminder that healing happens one step at a time.
📲 About Keesha Scott (guest):
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CakeForDinnerPod/videos
• Cake for dinner instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cakefordinnerpod/
• Personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott/
• Website: https://keeshascott.com/
✂️ TIMESTAMPS:
[01:29] – What was it like getting the right OCD treatment for your daughter?[03:23] – How many therapists did you go through before getting the right diagnosis?[04:20] – Did you ever feel like the “worst parent” before understanding it was OCD?[06:14] – What happened once you finally found the right OCD treatment?[07:52] – What did exposure therapy for emetophobia actually look like?[09:17] – What was going through your mind as a mom during treatment?[12:48] – What do you wish someone told you about parenting a child with OCD?[15:03] – What support did you get for yourself as a mom?[18:15] – How did naming OCD and fighting back help recovery?[20:37] – Did she continue using ERP tools long term?[23:39] – What was hardest about stopping reassurance and accommodation?[24:37] – How long did it take before you noticed things changing?[28:49] – How did you gradually help her face fears and exposures?[31:26] – How long did this recovery journey actually take?[33:38] – What does life look like now for you and your daughter?
✅ Free Resources & Links
🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM
📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB
🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/
✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/
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✅ About OCD Whisperer
Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy.
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Friday May 22, 2026
Friday May 22, 2026
*What is intensive treatment for OCD — and who is it actually for?*
In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Chad Brandt, clinical psychologist and OCD specialist. Together, they explore intensive ERP treatment for severe OCD, the Bergen 4-Day Treatment model, and why longer-form exposure therapy can create rapid breakthroughs in recovery.
Dr. Chad Brandt opens up about:
• His background treating severe OCD and anxiety disorders
• What makes ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) the gold standard for OCD treatment
• How intensive OCD treatment differs from traditional weekly therapy and IOP programs
• Why “doing exposures fully” matters more than simply doing more exposures
• The most common fears and objections people have before starting ERP
• Why OCD recovery is about changing your response to uncertainty — not eliminating thoughts
Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode offers hope, practical insight, and a deeper understanding of what real OCD treatment can look like.
📲 About Dr. Chad Brandt (guest):
• Chad Brandt, PhD
• OCD Therapist and ERP Specialist
• Web page: https://www.drchadbrandt.com/
✂️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:32 – What Is Intensive Treatment for OCD?
01:04 – Who Is Dr. Chad Brandt & Why Does He Specialize in Severe OCD?
03:05 – Does Dr. Chad Brandt Personally Have OCD?
04:30 – What Is the Best Therapy for Severe OCD?
06:00 – What Does Intensive ERP Treatment Actually Look Like Day-to-Day?
08:06 – How Is This Different From Traditional IOP Programs for OCD?
10:18 – Isn’t a Full-Day OCD Intensive Overwhelming?
11:39 – Do Patients Burn Out During Long ERP Sessions?
13:54 – What Is the Bergen 4-Day Treatment Method?
15:39 – Does Intensive OCD Treatment Actually Work Long-Term?
18:03 – What Happens During an OCD Intensive From Start to Finish?
20:09 – Why “Getting the Form Right” in ERP Matters So Much
21:52 – What Are the Most Common Objections People Have to ERP?
24:18 – Is ERP or EMDR Better for OCD Treatment?
25:58 – What Is EMDR & Why Isn’t It the Gold Standard for OCD?
26:57 – Why Exposure + Response Prevention Is Essential for OCD Recovery
28:45 – How Much Does Intensive OCD Treatment Cost?
31:01 – How Can People Contact Dr. Chad Brandt?
✅ Free Resources & Links
🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM
📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB
🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/
✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/
📲 Stay Connected
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/
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Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults
Website: www.korresults.com/
📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com
✅ About OCD Whisperer
Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy.
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Friday May 15, 2026
Friday May 15, 2026
Can OCD therapy actually make OCD worse if it’s done incorrectly?
In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Fugen Neziroglu, one of the pioneers in OCD treatment and the founder of the BioBehavioral Institute. With over 50 years of experience and more than 4,000 OCD patients treated, Dr. Neziroglu shares what most people still misunderstand about OCD therapy, ERP, CBT, and recovery.
Dr. Neziroglu opens up about:
• How OCD treatment looked in the 1970s before ERP, SSRIs, and CBT even existed
• The surprising story behind the first OCD medication studies in the United States
• Why many people think they’re getting ERP therapy when they’re actually not
• What “real” OCD treatment should look like for severe OCD cases
• Why some people need more support than once-a-week therapy
• How intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and residential treatment can help people reclaim their lives
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” in OCD treatment but still feel stuck, this episode may help you understand why. Whether you’re struggling with contamination OCD, intrusive thoughts, severe anxiety, compulsions, or treatment-resistant OCD, this conversation offers real hope and practical insight from someone who helped shape modern OCD treatment itself.
📲 About Dr. Fugen Neziroglu (guest):
Bio Behavioral had the first Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in the US and brought OCD to the forefront nearly 50 years ago and she wrote many books on OCD. She also won the lifetime achievement award for OCD. This establishes her expertise in the field and my passion for continuing to help suffering patients. She has devoted her entire life to OCD.
• Ph.D., ABBP, ABPP
• Hofstra Medical School
• Board Certified in Behavioral and Clinical Psychology
• Fellow of Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy
• Executive Director - Bio-Behavioral Institute
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fugen-neziroglu-ph-d-a-b-b-p-a-b-p-p-91a2752b/
• Bio Behavioral Institute: https://www.biobehavioralinstitute.com/
✂️ TIMESTAMPS:
[00:35] – 50 Years of OCD Treatment History + How ERP Started[04:40] – Why A Lot of OCD Therapy Doesn’t Actually Work[08:58] – What To Do If OCD Treatment Isn’t Helping[12:26] – Paying for OCD Treatment + Insurance & Financial Help[14:30] – What OCD Recovery Actually Looks Like[16:03] – How Long Does OCD Recovery Take?[17:41] – Can People Fully Recover From OCD?
✅ Free Resources & Links
🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM
📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB
🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/
✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/
📲 Stay Connected
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/
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Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults
Website: www.korresults.com/
📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com
✅ About OCD Whisperer
Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy.
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Friday May 08, 2026
Friday May 08, 2026
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 anxiety often hide in plain sight—and why so many parents miss the early signs.
Dr. Lustig opens up about:
• Why OCD can take 14–17 years to be properly diagnosed
• How common childhood behaviors (like routines) can become rigid compulsions
• The most overlooked OCD symptoms—including reassurance-seeking and mental rituals
• How Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) helps kids regain control
This conversation also dives into:
• The subtle ways OCD shows up beyond handwashing or neatness
• How to separate a child from OCD using playful, externalizing tools
• Why small “wins” and gradual steps are key to recovery
OCD isn’t just anxiety—it’s a loop that keeps kids feeling stuck.
But as Dr. Lustig explains, when kids learn they don’t have to listen to OCD, everything can change.
Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting a child, this episode offers clarity, tools, and real hope for recovery.
📲 About Dr. Julie Lustig (guest):
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder and Director of the CBT Tools For Life Center
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-l-lustig-ph-d-a30287342/
• Web Page: https://www.cbttoolsforlife.com/
✂️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 What actually leads a psychologist to specialise in childhood OCD and anxiety?04:34 The early OCD signs in kids most parents completely miss (and mistake for normal behaviour)06:33 Your child’s “slow routines” might not be habits — hidden OCD symptoms explained09:16 How do you explain OCD to a child without making it scarier? The surprising approach12:21 What OCD recovery actually looks like in kids — real transformation stories from treatment18:16 When a child says “I can’t do this” — what clinicians actually do in that moment
✅ Free Resources & Links
🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM
📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB
🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/
✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/
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✅ About OCD Whisperer
Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy.
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Friday May 01, 2026
Friday May 01, 2026
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 ADHD and OCD—and why you might feel stuck in your recovery even when you’re doing “everything right.”
Dr. LaFleur opens up about:
• Why so many adults—especially women—are missing an ADHD diagnosis
• How intrusive thoughts + attention struggles can feed each other
• The hidden signs of ADHD that don’t look like hyperactivity
• Why OCD therapy might not “stick” without addressing ADHD
This conversation also dives into:
• The subtle ways ADHD shows up in your daily life (even if you seem “high-functioning”)
• Why you might feel motivated but still unable to act
• Tools like attention training, structure, and accountability that actually work
• The bigger message: you’re not failing—your brain may just need a different approach
If you’ve ever thought: “Why can’t I just do what I know helps?”
This episode will help you understand what’s really going on—and what to do next.
Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or trying to make sense of your own patterns, this episode offers clarity, validation, and practical strategies to help you move forward.
📲 About Dr. Rachel LaFleur (guest):
• Rachel C. LaFleur, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Stony Run Psychology & Wellness
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-lafleur-ph-d-73735056/
• Web Page: https://stonyrunpsych.com/
✂️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:01 Intro & Guest Welcome00:21 Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?01:36 Can you explain the overlap between ADHD and OCD?04:06 What are the “spidey senses” for ADHD?07:10 How do you actually tell if it’s ADHD and not just normal behavior?13:03 What gets in the way of OCD treatment if someone also has ADHD?14:48 What do you do if ADHD is suspected but not diagnosed?19:30 What if someone has ADHD but won’t take medication?22:32 Can you give a concrete example of how you’d practice this?29:48 What do loved ones typically notice?30:50 What do friends or others actually see?37:05 Outro & Where to Find Rachel
✅ Free Resources & Links
🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM
📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB
🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/
✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/
📲 Stay Connected
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ocdwhisperer
Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults
Website: www.korresults.com/
📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com
✅ About OCD Whisperer
Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy.
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Friday Apr 24, 2026
Friday Apr 24, 2026
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, how it impacts relationships and family life, and what changes when you finally understand what’s really going on.
Alicia and Liam open up about:
• Being undiagnosed for years despite severe anxiety and intrusive thoughts
• The hidden compulsions, fears, and “noise” that took over daily life
• How OCD affected their marriages, parenting, and sense of identity
• The moment everything shifted—from confusion to clarity and proper treatment
This honest conversation also dives into:
• The subtle and often misunderstood ways OCD shows up
• How reassurance, checking, and avoidance impact relationships
• Parenting with OCD and raising emotionally aware kids
• Why understanding OCD—not “fixing” it—is what actually helps
OCD can feel isolating, confusing, and overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers clarity, validation, and real-life insight into what healing can look like.
📲 About Alicia & Liam (guests):
• Liam: Former TV news anchor, Host of The OCD Confessional
• Alicia: Mental Health Advocate, life w/ADHD + OCD, Host of The OCD Confessional
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theocdconfessional/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ocd-confessional/id1842857962 Web Page: https://www.theocdconfessional.com/
✂️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – “We Met Once… And I Told Her She Has OCD”02:00 – “Confessing the ‘Crazy’ Stuff Out Loud (And Laughing About It)”05:02 – “Is OCD Always Serious… Or Are We Missing Something?”06:32 – “When OCD Hijacks Your Relationships”08:32 – “I Had Everything… So Why Was I Falling Apart?”11:02 – “Why No One Caught My OCD (For Years)”13:02 – “I Was Breaking Down in Secret”15:02 – “The Night Everything Finally Made Sense”17:32 – “Why Not Asking for Help Makes It Worse”19:02 – “How OCD Shows Up in Parenting (And Kids Notice)”20:32 – “Mom, This Is Your OCD…”22:32 – “Are You Protecting Your Kids… Or Teaching Fear?”24:02 – “The Hardest Skill: Letting Your Kid Be Uncomfortable”26:02 – “What I’d Tell My 8-Year-Old Self About OCD”27:32 – “What Happens When You Finally Understand It?”28:32 – “Where to Find Us + Why These Conversations Matter”
✅ Free Resources & Links
🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM
📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB
🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/
✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/
📲 Stay Connected
Facebook: www.facebook.com/korresults
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ocdwhisperer
Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults
Website: www.korresults.com/
📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com
✅ About OCD Whisperer
Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy.
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