Episodes

I’m answering a series of questions asked by S’s mom about her teenage daughter’s OCD and OCD treatment. In answering these questions three, I talk about when OCD starts, whether to start a weight loss program to counteract medication side effects, and why some people are cagey about their obsession details. If you have feedback about my responses, or want to add something that I may have missed, feel free to contact me, or write it in the comments below. Thank you all for your question and st...

On this lovely new episode, I answer a listener question about whether they are experiencing ROCD (Relationship Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) related symptoms. So, I give a re-cap of what ROCD is and how it works, and address some issues she may want to think about. Bonus, I recorded a short imaginal exposure about her ROCD, so be warned. Thank you all for listening. I hope you have been enjoying the show and it’s been helping in your recovery journey. If you like the show, please remember to...

I’m back at it again with a discussion on imperfection. I’ve noticed a ton of people talking about their fear of imperfection and how it keeps them in a rat race striving for perfection, or quitting out of fear and feeling overwhelmed. I’m also facing my own fears of imperfection and not editing this episode! It’s my own exposure, recorded and sent around the world via podcast! On this episode, I talk about why we struggle for perfection, how it can take over our lives, and what we can do to ch...

I’m back in a new year with a new episode! On this lovely episode, I answer a listener’s question about OCD, God, and masturbation. It was an interesting episode to research, and I hope you find it interesting to hear. If you like the FearCast, please remember to subscribe and write a review. If you have questions for a future episode, please feel free to ask me a question! The post OCD, God, and Masturbation appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

On this episode, I talk about shame and guilt, and how they impact those suffering with OCD and anxiety related disorders. Additionally, I offer some tips on what to do with it and how to reduce the negative and unwanted nonsense that can come with experiencing shame and guilt. Thank you to all the people on Instagram who answered my FearCastPodcast question! If you like the show, remember to subscribe, tell a friend, and rate the show on your podcast outlet of choice. Thank you all for listen...

I’m back to discuss the differences between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD). On top of this, I talk about the Kardashians, not because I want to, but because of their use of the name “OCD” in their show and on YouTube. Long story short, they’re doin’ it wrong, and I’m here to talk about it. Thank you all for listening and being a part of this podcast. Going into Thanksgiving I’m feeling really thankful to all you listeners out there. If ...

A question I get a lot is, “How do I accept my terrible thoughts? I dont want to accept them!” This episode is inspired by a listener’s question about this exact issue. I discuss what acceptance is and offer some practical ways we can practice acceptance with our thoughts and feelings (even the ones we don’t want). Please remember to subscribe to the FearCast and write a review! If you have questions for a future episode, please visit me and submit your question (or comment) at fearcastpodcast...

This delightful episode discusses the obvious; winter is coming! No, this is not a Game of Thrones reference. It is, however a way we can ease off our responsibility to get certainty RIGHT NOW about whatever we are anxious about. I also answer a listener’s question about questioning whether they do or do not have OCD. It’s less diagnostic, and more about being gas-lit by family and friends who say the listener doesn’t have it. If you like the show, please “like” and review the show. If you hav...

On this wonderful episode, I’m sharing one of my FAVORITE analogies and tricks for OCD and anxiety treatment. No kidding. I thought I’d keep this one in my back pocket, but here we are. I talk about what it means to be anxious drunk, how it’s a problem, and what we do once we’re there. I also answer a listener’s question about God and how we can square the possibility that God has created a bunch of people for eternal destruction! That’s right, a light topic for today’s episode. If you like the...

Episode 30, yah, this one, deals with a listener’s struggle deciding whether it’s the right exposure to do what they’re afraid of, or whether it’s a better exposure to not do the thing. They’re stuck! Its a great question, and an obstacle that some come across while doing ERP. As always, thanks for listening. Please remember to subscribe to the podcast and give a like and review on your podcast listing of choice! I referenced Episode 29 on Cognitive Distortions during this episode, so if you w...

After a longer than intended break, the FearCast Podcast returns with a discussion of Bill Hader’s YouTube post about his anxiety, as well as my ramblings about Cognitive Distortions! Thanks to Craig for sending me a question about Cognitive Distortions. If you want a question answered on a future podcast, go to the Submit A Question link at www.FearCastPodcast.com. All past episodes can be found here. My private practice is finally up and running. If you want to learn more about my practice, ...

On this episode, I discuss Panic Disorder, as well as panic attacks, anxiety attacks, and what we can do to help. We all knew this episode was going to show up eventually, so here it is! This episode is the result of a listener question, so if you have a question for a future episode, this is proof that I get them and that I’ll answer it! If you have a second, go check out my new practice, the California OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center! Pardon the growing content, but I can only write so much ...

On this episode, I answer two listeners questions! The first question is from a listener suffering with religious Scrupulosity and is struggling to figure out what to do with his lack of feeling. The second question is from a woman asking about what to do with her awareness of her thoughts. Scrup and Hyperawareness! So, get excited! It’s a two-fer! As always, Please remember to subscribe and like the FearCast! For more information about my new and upcoming practice, please visit the California...

Relationship OCD, or ROCD, is you guessed it, an OCD sub-type focused on your relationship! Didn’t see it coming, did you? On this episode, I go over the basics of Relationship OCD and treatment, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Mindfulness. The whole episode is inspired by a listener who wanted to know more about ROCD and was having some issues with confidence within his own ROCD struggles. If you have a question for a future episode, please visit ...

Psychodynamic therapy and brain squirrels? This episode is a real mash up of odd brain stuff and nerdy therapy talk. First, I talk about a weird and unwanted trick my dog taught herself and how we can all learn a little something from my four-legged friend. Second, I answer a listener question! My listener asks about the differences between psychodynamic treatment and CBT for OCD. I’m certain this topic won’t be for everyone, but I hope I gave enough reasons why CBT is superior for OCD. Spoiler:...

Summer is upon us (for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere)! In this episode, I go over my top 5 things you can do to make this summer the best summer with anxiety you’ve ever had! Spoiler, it has to do with challenging yourself and doing exposures. For my question this week, I answer a question from a listener who’s having trouble finding a qualified anxiety therapist through their insurance. Surprisingly, this is a really common problem. I go over how to find and vet a good therapist throu...

Father Thomas Santa of the Scrupulous Anonymous newsletter stops by for this installment in the Faith and Doubt series! He was kind enough to spend his time discussing issues of faith and doubt and Scrupulosity from a Catholic perspective. It was truly an eye opening interview for me. As always, thank you to everyone listening through the Faith and Doubt series. If you have questions you’d like addressed on a future episode of the series on scrupulosity, or have a general question about OCD and...

Conspiracy theories are everywhere! We hear about them on the TV, from the news, from social media, and even our own brain! On this episode, we discuss our own conspiracy theories and what to do about them. I also had the pleasure of responding to several listener questions! Hold onto your hats because they were pretty diverse! We go from Pure-O to dating and intimacy to sensorimotor OCD! This episode has it all. The next episode will return to the Faith and Doubt series. All previous episodes...

The Faith and Doubt Series has begun! This episode features a guest interview with Mike Erre. Aside from being an all around good and boisterous guy, Mike is a pastor and hosts the VOX Podcast. He was so kind to join me to discuss issues surrounding anxiety and doubt common among people Protestant Christians and he shared some wonderful insights. In case you’re uncomfortable with the topic, this episode contains blatant discussions of faith and doubt from a Christian perspective. Future episode...

In this episode I discuss Religious Scrupulosity, which is a sub-type of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder concerning religious or moral issues. As always, I tried to shoehorn more information in it that I really need. Hopefully the episode didn’t go too far off the rails. I can’t believe it took me this long to get to talking about Scrupulosity, but here we are. I discuss what Religious Scrupulosity is, how it differs from general religious doubt, and how to treat it with Cognitive Behavioral Ther...

This episode features a listener question! That said, this episode is intended for adult listeners due to some adult content. We’ll discuss how to deal with two compulsions of HOCD; checking groinal sensations and watching pornography. For more information about HOCD, or Sexual Orientation OCD, please listen to the previous episode on HOCD. Thank you to everyone who has listened thus far. If you like the show, please leave the FearCast a positive review over at iTunes or wherever you get your ...

Are you way too focused on your breathing, blinking, or heartbeat? Are you constantly distracted by screeching tires or little particles in the air? If so, you may be suffering from Sensorimotor or Hyperawareness OCD. In this episode, I answer a listener question about being distracted by innocuous stuff inside and around him. I go over what Sensorimotor/ Hyperawareness OCD is, some of the common obsessions and compulsions, and what you can do to get your life back from your overly focused (and...

Anxiety, depression, bipolar, abuse, isn’t our identity. You are more than your mental illness, so why are your making it your central characteristic? Even if you aren’t fully identifying as your diagnosis, we sometimes let our mental health struggles dictate who we are and what we do. In this episode, we’ll spend some time discussing how we develop our identity, how you might be identifying as your diagnosis, and what we can do to broaden and diversify our identity. Thank you to everyone who ...

Have a question about anxiety and OCD treatment? If so, you’re in luck! I dedicate this entire episode to answering listener questions. How are anxiety and paranoia related? How does Exposure and Response Prevention look different for Pure-O? Can Obsessions flip flop? Can you ever get rid of OCD for good? Additionally, I surprised myself by briefly discussing phonophobia vs misophonia. This is the question and answer episode! If you have questions for a future episode, please message me through...