Episodes

Oudenophobia is the fear of nothing or nothingness. On this episode of Phobia Phriday, I discuss this what this phobia is, how people experience it, and what you can do to overcome it. The post Phobia Phriday- Oudenophobia appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

This is one of those hodge-podge episodes that touches on a lot of different topics. I answer questions about whether someone has fallen out of love, what exposures someone can do to address their hyperawareness of their eyes while reading, whether one can be certain of their faith, and whether waking up early will help you beat OCD. Thank you all for taking the time to listen to the show. I enjoy reading the questions and am greatly appreciative that you would allow me to have some small part ...

Casadastraphobia is the fear of falling upwards into the sky! Not a very common fear, but the perfect kind of fear to discuss on this episode of Phobia Phriday! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, or at least are gearing up for their favorite winter related holiday (whatever that may be for you). If you have a phobia you would like me to discuss on a future episode, or you have a personal experience with a phobia you would like to discuss on a future episode, send me a messag...

This episode covers a wide range of topics, from telling people about HOCD, to dealing with HOCD and incest obsessions, to managing POCD obsessions and the morality of the thoughts’ existence! I hope everyone is making the best of their 2020 so far and is making steps toward their goals! Thank you all for listening and your continued support. Please remember to subscribe to the show and write a review of it on your podcast player of choice! The post More Sexual Obsession Questions appeared fi...

Welcome back to another installment of Phobia Phriday! On this episode, I’ll be discussing Koumpounophobia, otherwise known as the fear of buttons. That’s right buttons. Why such a long name for the phobia? Well, I have no idea. However, I will be discussing this phobia, what it entails, and what you can do about it! To listen to more episodes from the Phobia Phriday series: Emetophobia Submechanophobia To read more about phobias and phobia treatment, read my article on the CalOCD website about...

Welcome to episode two of the Phobia Phriday Series! On this episode, I talk about Emetophobia, or more commonly known as the fear of vomiting! This is more common that you’d originally think, and is one that is often kept secret for years. However, it is a workable phobia that can be overcome! Thanks for listening! If you like the Phobia Phriday series, shoot me an email or mention it on the survey page! To learn more about phobias and phobia treatment, check out my article here. The post Pho...

This is another grouped episode where all the questions surround one central theme. In this episode, all the questions focus on breathing related obsessions as part of Sensorimotor OCD. For all the listeners struggling with their focus on breathing, the goal will typically be the same; to devalue the importance of their breathing and re-value their tolerance of the incomplete feeling and their engagement with the rest of their life. I offer these three listeners some tips, tricks, and ideas on ...

Welcome to the first episode of Phobia Phriday! On this inaugural episode, I discuss Submechanophobia, otherwise known as the fear of submerged man-made objects. This was a fun one to research, and hopefully it will be an interesting one for you to learn about! Enjoy! The post Phobia Phriday- Submechanophobia appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

This new episode is a collection of HOCD and other sexually focused listener questions! Thanks to the FearCast survey, I’m giving the batched questions a try. Even better than answer three questions, I have a mindfulness/ acceptance exposure at the end of the episode! It was a fun one. The post HOCD and Other Sexually Focused Obsessions appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

Confidence and certainty are two concepts that we wrestle with in the course of anxiety and OCD treatment. On this episode, I was honored to interview Jon Hershfield, The Great and Powerful, and he discussed the differences between the two concepts, why we should be seeking confidence over certainty in treatment, and what confidence and self-confidence looks like in our lives and treatment. I learned a lot from my time with Jon and he is a really fun therapist to talk to, not just because he is...

On this episode of the FearCast, I answer three listener questions on a range of topics. First, I answer a question about how to deal with health anxiety when someone actually has a real life chronic health condition. Next, I talk about how to accept a condition as permanent when a medical treatment exists. So, treatment is out there, but unreasonable or impossible to do. Last, I discuss the diagnostic criteria for OCD and some of the conditions necessary, or at least important, in making an ...

The Faith and Doubt Series is back after a long hiatus; and its back with a bang! On this episode, I had the chance to interview biblical scholar Jaimie Eckert about the top things someone with religious themed OCD, otherwise known as Religious Scrupulosity, should know about Scrupulosity treatment. Yes, this is the longest FearCast episode on the books as of yet. It is also packed with amazing information and examples direct from the bible that addresses concerns and issues that impact Christi...

More listener questions mean more answered questions on the podcast. On this episode, I start with a brief recap of my big take-away from the IOCDF conference (Inhibitory Learning Model). I’d love to hear about your big take-aways too! On this episode I answer a question from someone asking about getting headaches after exposures, but also finding they are doing exposures to check on the headaches. Next, I answer a question about hyperawareness then spend some time talking about Sensory Process...

So, you read the title correctly. This is a real mixture of an episode. On this, the 50th episode, I answer a question about whether a mother of a man with Religious Scrupulosity should continue sending him bible verses as encouragmeent, or if that’s unhelpful. Additionally, in the FearCast After Dark section of the show, I answer two, TWO, questions about what someone should do when they fear they have HOCD while they also enjoy watching gay porn. Are they gay? Are they in denial? Is it HOCD? ...

This episode tackles the very real, and very troubling, OCD subtype known as Real Event, or Real Life, OCD. I discuss this subtype, including its common obsessions, compulsions, and treatment. Additionally, I discuss how this subtype can and is being influenced by the existence of “cancel culture.” Thank you to everyone who listened to this episode. This was, oddly, the most anxiety producing episode for me to record. I hope you are able to learn a little about this subtype and are able to appl...

For this episode, I had the privilege to talk with Elena Fasan about the 10 things a parent with a child or adolescent with OCD should know! Elena is a child and adolescent OCD and anxiety disorder specialist and is an expert in parenting OCD. Thank you for listening to this very long episode. If you have questions for Elena, please feel free to contact me and I will forward then to her. Here are the resources suggested by Elena and discussed on the episode: Books for Parents of Children and ...

Thank you all for joining me on this, the 47th episode of the FearCastPodcast. On this episode, I answer three questions! Thank you all you listeners, I’ve been getting more and more questions, so I’m going to give more and more answers! This episode is eclectic. I first answer a question about HOCD and the fear focusing on attraction to someone’s friends. Next, I talk about hyperawareness when someone focuses on EVERYTHING! Lastly, I discuss some ways you can address insomnia as it impacts so...

This was a weird episode to record, not because of the content, but because I had to move my whole studio to make it happen. I was delighted to answer these two questions. One is about an exposure script for TOCD, or Transgender OCD. The listener asks for a script example like I put together for the HOCD episode a while ago. And because he asked so nicely, I couldn’t resist. I also answer a question about how to deal with POCD. What does one have to do to move forward not knowing whether they w...

This episode is packed with some great questions! First, I answer a question about dealing with sexually explicit thoughts at church! After that, I talk about the relationship between ROCD and HOCD, or as I call it, the ROCD/ HOCD Venn Diagram. They are kinda like salt and pepper. Yes, you can have them separately, but you very often see them together. I hope everyone is doing well, and is staying happy and healthy during the pandemic! If you like the show, please remember to subscribe on your...

Hey there everyone! I’m back with another episode answering your questions as they pertain to anxiety, OCD, and exposure therapy. This episode has some great questions on it, too. First, I answer a question about atypical sensations and whether they still OCD if they are something else. I also answer a question about whether suicidal thoughts can be a compulsion. This second question may be triggering for some, so please use discretion when listening Thank you all for listening. Remember, if yo...

I hope everyone is doing well during the Pandemic and is staying happy and healthy! I’m back with another episode of the FearCast! On this episode, I open by talking about the struggle people are having with the stay-at-home orders and the resulting sense of Cabin Fever! I also answer two listeners questions. The first is about their drop in libido resulting from their HOCD obsessions. Warning: we talk about sex here. The second question is about making decisions and how to deal with needing ...

We’re all in it. We’re all stuck here in the Pandemic and trying our best to keep our thoughts, morale, and emotions from getting the best of us. In this episode I talk about giving ourselves grace when we feel anxious, and when we may start to feel apathy. I also answer a listener’s question about managing their HOCD thoughts and what to do about their therapist’s advice to think about them as seriously as possible! I hope all of you are taking care of yourself and being patient with this pro...

I hope everyone is stay happy and healthy in the middle of the COVID-19 outbreak! As a special treat, I have the magnificent Kelley Franke on thie show to talk about Postpartum and Perinatal OCD. Kelley is a wonderful therapist and offers a wealth of wisdom to those suffering with these two OCD subtypes. If you have follow up questions about this subtype, or want to offer any feedback for Kelley and I, please comment below, or send me a message. I’m happy to bring Kelley back to do a follow up....

Hi everyone! On this episode, I start out by addressing some of the fears about the Coronavirus, including how to manage your anxiety and how to take a steady, measured response to it. In other words, lets not go crazy about it (just yet). I also answer two questions on this episode about ethically developing ROCD exposures and how to deal with HOCD when the same sex is always around you! For more information about managing anxiety stemming from the Coronavirus, see the following: Managing OC...