The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova

64. My 30 day Rumination Journal Coming Soon

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast.
 
Today I discuss Rumination and how we can all justify our rumination and reinforce the doubt as well as share some of the journal prompts in my ebook coming out next week!
 
eBook- Your Guide to Compulsive Rumination +30 day journal
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IG @ocdwhisperer 
Resources for OCD
eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal
Facebook Podcast Community
 
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes.  Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. 
 
See you in the next episode!
 
Keep going in the meantime.
 
*Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

63. Self-punishment can be a compulsion in the OCD world

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast.
 
Today I discuss self-punishment as a compulsion. 
You may want to start a log to track your triggers, obsessions, and how you compulse to increase your self -awareness. 
I also mentioned thought -action fusion (hint: its when you believe just the act of having a bad thought is the same as acting on it)
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IG @ocdwhisperer 
Resources for OCD
eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal
Facebook Podcast Community
 
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes.  Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. 
 
See you in the next episode!
 
Keep going in the meantime.
 
*Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

62. Some unhelpful thinking is important to be aware of

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast.
 
Today I discuss three unhelpful thinking styles:
All or nothing thinking (black and white thinking)
Emotional reasoning
Jumping to conclusions
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IG @ocdwhisperer 
Resources for OCD
eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal
Facebook Podcast Community
 
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes.  Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. 
 
See you in the next episode!
 
Keep going in the meantime.
 
*Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

61. Perfectionism

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast.
 
Today I discuss Perfectionism:
Symptoms of healthy vs unhealthy perfectionism
Do you know your inner critic?
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IG @ocdwhisperer 
Resources for OCD
eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal
Facebook Podcast Community
 
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes.  Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. 
 
See you in the next episode!
 
Keep going in the meantime.
 
*Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

60. ADHD and OCD with Dr.Roberto Olivardia lecturer at Harvard Medical School

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast.
 
Today I interview Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a lecturer at Harvard Medical School and Dr. Olivardia runs a private practice. 
(Contact information: roberto_olivardia@hms.harvard.edu)
 
What are symptoms of ADHD ?
How does ADHD and OCD overlap?
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IG @ocdwhisperer 
Resources for OCD
eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal
Facebook Podcast Community
 
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes.  Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. 
 
See you in the next episode!
 
Keep going in the meantime.
 
*Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

59. Healthy avoidance vs OCD avoidance

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast.
 
What is healthy avoidance vs OCD avoidance
Host: Kristina Orlova, LMFT
What is healthy avoidance
What is OCD avoidance
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IG @ocdwhisperer 
Resources for OCD
eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal
Facebook Podcast Community
 
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes.  Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. 
 
See you in the next episode!
 
Keep going in the meantime.
 
*Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

58. What you need to know about OCD anxiety cycle

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast.
 
What you need to know about OCD anxiety cycle
Host: Kristina Orlova, LMFT
What is an OCD anxiety cycle
What meaning are you assigning to your OCD anxiety experience?
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IG @ocdwhisperer 
Resources for OCD
eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal
Facebook Podcast Community
 
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes.  Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. 
 
See you in the next episode!
 
Keep going in the meantime.
 
*Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

57. Are your kids asking the same questions over and over?

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast.
 
Are your kids asking same questions over and over?
Host: Kristina Orlova, LMFT
As a parent do you know what OCD is?
Are you familiar with your child's triggers and behavioral responses?
Start a reassurance seeking log to learn more about this behavior and set some limits
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IG @ocdwhisperer 
Resources for OCD
eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal
Facebook Podcast Community
 
_____
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes.  Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. 
 
See you in the next episode!
 
Keep going in the meantime.
 
*Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

56. Do your intrusive thoughts mean something?

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast.
 
Do your intrusive thoughts mean something?
Your Host: Kristina Orlova, LMFT
What are intrusions
Context to why we all feel guilt and shame around negative intrusive thoughts (like sexually doing something inappropriate)
Importance of separating yourself from your OCD
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IG @ocdwhisperer 
Resources for OCD
eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal
Facebook Podcast Community
 
_____
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes.  Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. 
 
See you in the next episode!
 
Keep going in the meantime.
 
*Episodes come out out bi-weekly.

55. Are you willing to feel Uncomfortable?

Learn all things OCD with the OCD Whisperer Podcast.
 
Today I answer a couple of common questions I get:
How can I be ready for ERP?
How do I work on compulsive rumination??
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IG @ocdwhisperer 
Resources for OCD
eBk: How to Stop Compulsive Rumination + 30 day journal
Facebook Podcast Community
 
_____
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes.  Though I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California & specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders, this does not replace therapy. 
 
See you in the next episode!
 
Keep going in the meantime.
 
*Episodes come out out bi-weekly.