S3E133: Visibility In Action: Building Research That Includes, Reflects & Respects with Katie Munday
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back her old friend, advocate, and researcher, Katie Munday. Join us as we explore how research can better include, reflect, and respect neurodivergent, disabled, and OCD communities. Together, they dive into topics like accessibility, healthcare equity, chronic illness, mental health, and the importance of centering lived experience in research. Katie shares updates on their PhD journey, recent publications, and upcoming projects — all while emphasizing the transformative power of joy, community, and staying open to growth. It's a heartfelt and inspiring conversation that invites the fam to listen with compassion and curiosity.
Resources:
To learn more about Katie Munday and their advocacy work, visit Autistic & Living The Dream by clicking here.
Follow updates from Autistic & Living The Dream on Social Media:
Facebook: @autisticandlivingthedream
Instagram: @autistic.and.living.the.dream
X: @social_parasite
Bluesky: @kmunday.bsky.social
To connect with Katie Munday on LinkedIn, click here.
To learn more about the Autistic Substance Use Network (ASUN), click here.
To review the abstract of the article Katie and their co-authors published on April 2, 2025, click here.
Email Katie if you want to discuss findings more.
To grab your own copy of Charlotte Gale’s, I Didn’t See You There, click here.
To learn more about the Mad Crip Symposium,
Follow on BlueSky: @cripmadsymposium.bsky.social
*A blue, purple and pink image with the title, Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies and Mad Studies, followed by #MadCrip2025 and related sponsors.
S3E132: Support Over Stigma: Appreciating & Valuing Our Autistic Community with Rebecca Sachs, Ph.D.
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent as she sits down with Dr. Rebecca Sachs to explore autism through a needs-first, neurodiversity-affirming lens. Together, they unpack myths and misinformation, affirm the value of autistic individuals, and discuss how OCD and autism can intersect. It’s a compassionate conversation grounded in support, not stigma. So join the conversation, because accurate information is key.
Resources:
To learn more about our special guest expert, Dr. Rebecca Sachs, Ph.D., ABPP, click here.
To check out Dina Gassner & John Elder Robison’s publication, click here.
For a list of Books and Websites mentioned at the end of the show, see below:
📚 We’re Not Broken by Eric Garcia
🧠 Autistic Self Advocacy Network: autisticadvocacy.org
🌈 AANE (Association for Autism and Neurodiversity): aane.org
🌟 Always Bring Your Sunglasses by Becca Lory Hector
💡 Quote highlight: “There is no epidemic of autism—only an epidemic of need.” — Dina Gassner & John Elder Robison
S3E131: What if OCD Is The Imposter? A Neurodivergent Kid’s Approach To Beating OCD
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for another Autism Acceptance Month episode. Nicole is joined by her 11-year-old son Jack — an AuDHDer with OCD — to explore how understanding and treating OCD can be made more accessible and fun by using the popular game Among Us. Together, they dive into how OCD acts like the game’s sneaky impostor, and how tools like ERP and I-CBT help “crew members” (aka us) spot and stop the sabotage. Full of humor, heart, and chime-loving charm, this episode highlights the power of special interests, neurodivergent thinking, and family teamwork in facing OCD head-on.
Resources:
To learn more about how to play Among Us, click here.
To learn more about I-CBT, click here to visit ICBT.online
To check out Zach King’s amazing YouTube Channel, click here.
To check out OCD Training School’s Course Catalogue: Click here.
To check out Angela Adamson Spinger’s course regarding I-CBT for Kids with OCD, click here.
S3E130: From Misunderstood To Misdiagnosed: The Importance & Nuance of ND-Affirming Care For OCD with Stacy Greeter, MD
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she kicks off Autism Acceptance Month! We’re welcoming back special guest, Dr. Stacy Greeter, MD— a psychiatrist who brings both clinical expertise and lived experience as an autistic ADHDer with OCD. Nicole and Stacy dive into what it really means to provide neurodivergent-affirming care—from teasing apart compulsions vs. regulation, to the role of medication, and why behavioral therapies like ABA are so controversial in the autistic community. You'll also hear real-life examples, challenges with diagnosis and support systems, and how we can move toward care that prioritizes autonomy, authenticity, and collaboration—especially for folks navigating the intersection of autism and OCD. Join us!
Resources:
To learn more about our distinguished guest, Dr. Stacy Greeter, MD.: Click here.
To check out her downloadable PowerPoints, click here.
To check out Stacy’s Tip List for How To Interface with Healthcare Professionals.., click here.
To learn more about topics and presentations Stacy has published on her YouTube channel: Click here.
To learn more about medications commonly prescribed for OCD, check out IOCDF’s info page: Click here.
To learn more about Autism Acceptance Month from the Autism Society, Click here.
To learn more about Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT): Click here.
To read more about ND-Affirming care for the Treatment of OCD, check out this blog by PlayFair Consulting: Click here.
Intrusive Thoughts Exercise
S3E129: Part II: OCD In The Brain: From Stigma to Science with Uma Chatterjee
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she continues our deep dive with neuroscientist, Uma Chatterjee, to explore the neurobiology of OCD. Uma helps the fam break down the role of fight, flight, or freeze in the OCD brain. Plus, we tackle the hot topic of psychedelic research—could psilocybin and ketamine be game-changers for OCD treatment? Join us for a science-packed conversation that blends research, personal experience, and practical insights into the ever-evolving world of mental health.
Resources:
To learn more about our guest, Uma Chatterjee, check out her website by clicking here.
To learn about Uma’s podcast, A Chat With Uma, click here.
To follow Uma on social media, see below:
Instagram: @umachatterjee
Bluesky: @umachatterjee
To check out OCD and the Brain, click here.
S3E128: Part I: Inside The OCD Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Perspective with Uma Chatterjee
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT & Mental Health Correspondent, as she is joined by Uma Chatterjee, MS, MHPS, a doctoral student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who shares her personal journey with OCD and her dedication to neuroscience research. Uma opens up about living with severe OCD from an early age, navigating misdiagnoses, and ultimately finding effective treatment. She discusses the neurobiology of OCD, the role of neurotransmitters, and the importance of understanding brain function in treatment. Packed with both personal experience and scientific expertise, this conversation offers hope and education for those affected by OCD. So join the conversation!
Resources:
To learn more about our guest, Uma Chatterjee, check out her website by clicking here.
To learn about Uma’s podcast, A Chat With Uma, click here.
To follow Uma on social media, see below:
Instagram: @umachatterjee
Bluesky: @umachatterjee
To check out OCD and the Brain, click here.
S3E127: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): Creating Space To Unlock The Life You Want with Dr. Mike Twohig, Ph.D.
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she is joined by Dr. Mike Twohig, Ph.D., a leading researcher and clinician in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They dive deep into what ACT is, why it’s a powerful approach for OCD and related disorders. Mike shares insights regarding cognitive defusion, acceptance, and values-based living. Whether you’re new to ACT or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways for individuals, families and practitioners alike. Join us!
Resources:
To get trained in ACT, check out the Praxis course by clicking here.
For more information on the web-based interventions mentioned during this show, click here.
To check out Clarissa Ong and Mike Twohig’s book, The Anxious Perfectionist, click here.
To check out Mike Twohig and Douglas Woods’ book, Trichotillomania: Therapist Guide, click here.
To check out ACT in Steps: A Transdiagnostic Manual for Learning Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Twohig, Levin & Ong: Click here.
Other Book Recommendations:
The ACT Workbook for OCD by Marisa Marza & Lisa Coyne: Click here.
A collection different ACT books by Patricia Zurita Ona: Click here.
Intrusive Thoughts Exercise
S3E126: Is Shame Really That Bad? Exploring Healthy & Toxic Shame with Mike Heady, LCPC
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back Mike Heady, LCPC, co-owner and director of the Anxiety And Stress Disorders Institute, to explore the complex world of shame. While shame often carries a negative connotation, could there be a healthy, functional side to it? Join the conversation, and learn more about the Compass of Shame and therapeutic strategies that can help cultivate healthy shame in your life, OCD or not!
Resources:
To learn more about Mike Heady’s practice, The Anxiety and Stress Institute of Maryland, click here.
To learn more about Mike’s work as a consultant for evidence-based practice, see the following:
I-CBT: Click here
IOCDF: Click here
ADAA: Click here
To check out more information about the I-CBT Special Interest Group that Mike co-chairs, click here.
To check out Mike’s prior episodes on OCD Family Podcast, see the following:
S3E125: OCD Family Help, Simplified: A Quick Guide To Essential Resources
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she covers a quick guide to essential resources for loved ones and chosen family of OCD warriors. Whether you’re a parent, partner, sibling, or friend, your support is crucial. But finding the right resources can feel overwhelming. That’s why I gathered virtual support groups, online communities, a guided OCD Journal & trainings to help you navigate this journey with confidence. So join the conversation, and jump over to the blog for more details!
Resources:
To learn more about the virtual OCD Family Support Group from Bull City Anxiety, click here.
To learn more about the Virtual Family Support Group, co-led by Chris and Liz Trondsen, click here.
To learn more about the variety of virtual Support Groups offered through Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta, click here.
To learn more about the online Facebook community for Loved Ones in I-CBT Treatment, click here.
For people with OCD who have experience with I-CBT that want to join their own Facebook community, click here.
To check out Kristina Orlova’s OCD Whisperer Podcast on Youtube, click here, or listen wherever you enjoy your podcasts.
To check out Kristina’s new OCD Journal & Planner, click here.
To browse OCD Training School’s catalog of courses, including live, on demand and self help courses, click here.
To like, follow or subscribe to the OCD Family Podcast, jump to the show links below:
Spotify: Click here.
Apple: Click here.
YouTube: Click here.
..or wherever you enjoy your podcasts!
S3E124: From Perfection To Peace: Tips for Living Freely with Taylor Newendorp, LCPC
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Taylor Newendorp, LCPC, to the OCD Family Community. As Founder of Chicago Counseling Center and the Network Clinical Training Director at NOCD, Taylor illuminates the profound impact that perfectionism has on OCD and mental health at large. Additionally, as an accomplished author, Taylor shares about The Perfectionism Workbook. It has practical tips, helpful strategies and real life experiences that offer valuable guidance for anyone struggling with perfectionism or supporting loved ones who do. So join the conversation! Because while perfection is impossible— freedom is within reach.
Resources:
To learn more about the Chicago Counseling Center, click here.
Instagram: @chicounseling
To grab your own copy of The Perfectionism Workbook, click here.
To learn more about NOCD, click here.
Don’t forget to download the NOCD app for added features and tools!
S3E123: The Upside of OCD with Michael Alcée, Ph.D.
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she sits down with Dr. Michael Alcée, Ph.D., psychologist and author of the The Upside of OCD, to explore the transformative emotional sensitivity and creativity within OCD warriors. Mike helps to illustrate how the very traits that can feel overwhelming for sufferers and loved ones can also spark incredible strength and resilience. Together, we discuss bridging cognitive and psychodynamic approaches in treatment, blending science with artistry and cultivating self compassion to honor the heart of those with lived experience. So join the conversation, as we explore the nuance and appreciate the gifts within our community’s struggles.
Resources:
To learn more about Michael Alcée,, Ph.D., click here.
For link to pick up your own copy of The Upside of OCD, click here.
To check out Michael’s other book, Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It As A Therapist, click here.
S3E122: When Fear’s Ablaze: Mental Health Tips For Coping with Crisis
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she discusses strategies and tips for coping with crisis in honor of the recent LA County fires causing continued devastation in Southern California, USA. Join the conversation while we review physical safety protocols, coping skills for crisis management, honoring and coping with the vast array of emotional distress, resources for parents navigating crises with their children, and ways our local and global communities can help. Nicole is joined by Loren Witkin, CEO of Citadel, and OCD and Anxiety Specialists local to the Greater Los Angeles area, Dr. Michelle Witkin, Ph.D., and Chris Trondsen, LMFT. This discussion is happening live on OCD Family Podcast’s YouTube channel on 1/10/25 at 7pm PST.
*Audio only broadcasts will be available wherever you enjoy your podcasts after the livestream concludes. Per technical difficulties, the livestream has been edited to prioritize source content.
Resources:
To access a list of resources for the 2025 wildfires provided by Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA), please click here.
For up-to-date emergency responses for the County of Los Angeles, click here.
To check on the current air quality in the Greater Los Angeles area, click here.
For available resources specific to geographic areas in and around the 2025 wildfires, click here.
To find viable ways to support local SoCal residents, click here.
To support rescues being opened for horses displaced by the 2025 wildfires, click here to visit Fleet of Angels. Donations are needed for horse hay and other essential supplies.
To learn more about Loren Witkin, CAC, CDPH, LEED AP & CEO, click here.
To learn more about Dr. Michelle Witkin, Ph.D., click here.
To learn more about Chris Trondsen, LMFT, click here.
*Scan the QR Codes for more information.
S3E121: A 2025 Guide To Evidence Based Therapies & Emerging Protocols for OCD Treatment
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she reviews an overview of evidence-based therapies and emerging protocols with help from some of her prior podcast guests. Nicole amasses highlights of ERP, I-CBT, MCT, Medication Support, TMS and Deep Brain Stimulation. Additionally, Nicole highlights 4 emerging protocols worth our time and attention, including the developing landscape for I-CBT with kids, Rumination-Focused ERP, the Mastery Approach and the Upside of OCD. So whether you’re already aware of most of these and curious to hear more, or new to the OCD Family Community and desperate for hope, we’ve got you with highlights from OCD researchers, psychiatrists, trainers and OCD treatment experts, oh my!
Resources:
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP):
To learn more about ERP therapy, check out the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) by clicking here.
To learn more about Justice-Based ERP, click here.
To read more about Core Fears and how to identify them for ERP therapy, click here.
To find training about Justice-Based ERP, visit OCD Training School via my affiliate link.
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE):
To learn more about SPACE or to find a provider, click here.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT):
To learn more about ACT via the IOCDF, click here.
To check out another helpful reference for understanding and applying ACT, click here.
Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT):
To learn more about I-CBT, click here.
To find trainings for clinicians or a self study program for lived experience warriors and family, click here to visit OCD Training School using my affiliate link.
For the community interested in learning more about I-CBT for OCD, check out Dr. Frederick Aardema’s new self help book, Resolving OCD, Volume 1.
For clinicians wanting to learn I-CBT in book form, check out the Clinician’s Handbook for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Inference-Based Therapy by Keiron O’Connor & Frederik Aardema by clicking here.
To check more I-CBT themed episodes on the pod, visit my I-CBT playlist at OCD Family Podcast’s YouTube channel.
Metacognitive Therapy (MCT):
To learn more about MCT, click here.
To learn more about Dr. Pia Callesen, click here.
To sign up for the Live Training in February 2025, or to see about Trainings On Demand via OCD Training School, click here using my affiliate link.
Medication Support & Pharmocotherapy:
To learn more about common medications and dosages for OCD via the IOCDF, click here.
To learn more about new medications for Refractory OCD, click here.
To learn more about the differences between TMS and DBS, click here.
To review current research findings on Psychedelics for the Treatment of OCD, click here.
To check out Stacy Greeter, MD’s, YouTube channel regarding medication, mental health disorders and/or the AuDHD intersection, click here.
To learn more about Stacy Greeter, MD’s, practice information, click here.
To learn more about Ryan Vidrine, MD’s, practice information, click here.
Emerging Protocols for the Treatment of OCD:
I-CBT in Kids: To learn more about this emerging landscape, you can check out OCD Training School utilizing my affiliate link.
Rumination-Focused ERP (RF-ERP): To learn about the growing resources and protocol established by Michael Greenberg, Ph.D., check out his website for more information by clicking here.
The Mastery Approach: To learn more about Rich Gallagher’s, you can visit Rich’s website by clicking here.
You can also pick up your own copy of The Contamination OCD Workbook via this Amazon link.
The Upside of OCD: To learn more about Michael Alcee, Ph.D.’s new book and approach to treating OCD, click here.
To pick up your own copy of The Upside.., click here for the Amazon link.
Podcasts:
To Check Out my Fellow Podcasters as mentioned on this show:
Kristina Orlova: The OCD Whisperer
Stuart Ralph: The OCD Stories
Past OFP Episodes featuring this Episode’s Guests:
Jon Abramowitz, Ph.D.:
Caitlin Pinciotti, Ph.D.:
Ben Eckstein, LCSW:
Stuart Ralph, Host:
Frederick Aardema, Ph.D.:
Mike Heady, LCPC:
Carl Robbins, LCPC:
Ryan Vidrine, MD:
Kristina Orlova, Host:
Bronwyn Shroyer, LCSW:
Jeremy Shuman, Psy.D.:
Catherine Goldhouse, LICSW:
Pia Callesen, Ph.D.:
Stacy Greeter, MD:
Eric Storch, Ph.D.:
Michael Greenberg, Ph.D.:
Rich Gallagher, LMFT:
Michael Alcee, Ph.D.:
Coming Soon!
S3E120: Anxiety Sensitivity Exposed: Why Discomfort Isn't Danger with Carl Robbins, LCPC
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back return guest expert and colleague, Carl Robbins, LCPC. We discuss the critical topic of anxiety sensitivity, which impacts OCD as well as a host of other mental health presentations. Carl shares his personal journey with anxiety sensitivity, insight and learning. The conversation journeys through different effective treatments, differentiating anxiety sensitivity from trait anxiety and more. So join the conversation as we touch on parenting, relationships and constructive tips for managing responses and promoting recovery and resilience.
Resources:
To learn more about Carl Robbins, LCPC, and ASDI, click here.
To learn more about Carl’s work in disseminating I-CBT, click here.
To learn more about the Clinician’s Guide to Anxiety Sensitivity Treatment & Assessment for kids and beyond, click here.
To follow Madison on Instagram regarding DPDR themes and more advocacy, click on the following:
Instagram: @obsessivelystrong
*Courtesy of Facebook (2024)
S3E119: Food, Fear & Family: Tips for Surviving the Holidays with ED & OCD with Jenna Stone, LMSW
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she tackles the tricky intersection of OCD and Eating Disorder (ED) with special guest, Jenna Stone, LMSW. Jenna shares insights regarding the spectrum of Eating Disorders while highlighting the harmful role diet culture plays. Nicole and Jenna discuss how recovery is deeply personal and requires a multidisciplinary approach, as well as tips and strategies for accessing evidence-based care and managing the holiday season(s). So join the conversation, because hope is on the menu!
Resources:
To learn more about Jenna Stone, LMSW, check out the website for Zen Psychological Center by clicking here.
Tok learn more about the Mid-Atlantic Collective for Eating Disorders which Jenna co-founded, click here.
To connect with Jenna professionally via LinkedIn, click here.
To learn more about Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) for the treatment of OCD & ED, click here.
To learn more about Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD & ED, click here.
To learn more about the Mastery Approach, pick up a copy of The Contamination OCD Workbook here.
To check out the Be Real app that Jenna mentioned during this show, see the following:
Apple/iOS: Click here.
Android/Google Play: Click here.
To learn more about the research referenced in today’s episode, please follow the links below:
Click here to visit the write up and link by IOCDF regarding research statitistic.
The specific citation referenced from the above link is as follows:
Kaye WH, Bulik CM, Thornton L, Barbarich N, Masters K, “Comorbidity of anxiety disorders with anorexia and bulimia nervosa.” Am J Psychiatry, 2004; 161 2215-2221. 2. Yaryura-Tobias JA, & Neziroglu F (1983). “Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Pathogenesis Diagnosis and Treatment.” New York Marcel Dekker
Click here to visit the research referenced by Jenna from Simpson et al.
The specific citation referenced from the above link is as follows:
Simpson, H. B., Wetterneck, C. T., Cahill, S. P., Steinglass, J. E., Franklin, M. E., Leonard, R. C., Weltzin, T. E., & Riemann, B. C. (2013). Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Complicated by Comorbid Eating Disorders. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 42(1), 64–76. https://doi.org/10.1080/16506073.2012.751124
To check out the EDE-Q: Short Form referenced in this episode for Assessment of ED, click here.
To check out the EDE-Q: Short Form scoring guide for the Assessment of ED, click here.
To check out the last episode with Dr. Jenna Di Lossi on ED & OCD at OCD Family Podcast, click here.
Jenna’s ARFID Assessment Tips!
S3E118: Ho-Ho-Holiday Fun with Patrick Morris
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes back her handsome hubs for some Ho-Ho-Holiday fun! Special guest and resident family member, Patrick Morris, helps in playing Christmas Courtroom, an Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) inspired holiday game! So join the Morrises as they highlight some psychoeducation while having fun at OCD’s expense!
Resources:
To learn more about Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT), click here.
To check out Catherine Goldhouse, LICSW, on Instagram, visit @icbttherapist.
To download game cards for Christmas Courtroom, click here.
To check out past Ho-Ho-Holiday episodes with Patrick Morris, check out the following:
S3E117: Series III, Part V: From Burnout To Balance: How Therapy Can Transform OCPD Warriors’ Lives
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for Part V of our 3rd Annual OCRD Series to chat about Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) with Dr. Anthony Pinto, Ph.D., group co-facilitator, Isabelle Siegel, and OCPD Warrior, Mark. We focus on the characteristics of OCPD, challenges and treatment approaches for both individual and group therapy. Mark shares about his lived experience on work-life balance, relationships and overall quality of life. Dr. Pinto and Isabelle provide an overview of the main skills practiced in OCPD groups, and Mark highlights how these skills have impacted his road to recovery. Lastly, we have tips for the family members and loved ones to both cheer on and care for themselves. So join the conversation!
Resources:
To learn more about all the amazing work happening at Northwell Health’s OCD Center, click here.
To learn more about online support groups and additional resources, visit OCPD.org.
To check out the OCPD Fact Sheet from the International OCD Foundation, click here.
To check out past episodes of OCD Family Podcast where Anthony and I have discussed OCPD, see below:
For Season 1, Episode 18: Click here.
For Season 2, Episode 69: Click here.
S3E116: OCRD Series III, Part IV: How Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Intersects with Gender Diversity with Sandi James
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Sandi James of Australia to our OCD Family Community! In Part IV or our 3rd Annual OCRD series, Sandi is sharing more about Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and how it wrestles with gender diversity. Join us as we explore the unique impact BDD has on gender-diverse individuals, its challenges in diagnosis and treatment, and the importance of tailored therapeutic approaches. Come for the learning, stay for the hope!
Resources:
To learn more about our special guest, Sandi James, and check out her website, click here.
To follow Sandi on Instagram, click here: @sandi_in_the_world
To check out the BDD Foundation, an International Non-Profit, click here.
To jump to their helpful resources index, click here.
To check out the resources for Family Members, Friends and Loved Ones of BDD Warriors through Fear To Courage, click here.
To check out the International OCD Foundation for Support Groups or additional resources, click here.
To inquire about Overcoming Body Dysmorphia, click here.
S3E115: Part III: Digital Hoarding
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she discussed digital hoarding with guest expert, Dr. Nick Neave, Ph.D., out of the UK. Nick explains how hoarding behaviors— whether physical or digital— arise from an emotional attachment, fear of loss, and difficulty discarding items, which can impair daily functioning. We discuss how accumulation of emails, files or photos, can be driven by decision paralysis and social norms that encourage saving data along with the dangers and/or challenges it can pose. Nick shares about the development of the Digital Hoarding Questionnaire (DHQ), emerging research and current resources. So join for the learning and stay for the hope, because awareness is half the battle!
Resources & Citations:
To learn more about Dr. Nick Neave, Ph.D.: Northumbria University, UK, click here.
To request a copy of the Digital Hoarding Questionnaire (DHQ), email Nick here: nick.neave@northumbria.ac.uk
To learn more about the Hoarding Research Group, please click here.
To learn more about the article cited by Data Center Dynamics, click here.
To check out That Hoarder: Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding Podcast, click here.
To learn more about how Hoarding Disorder Affects Families and resources compiled by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), click here.
S3E114: OCRD Series III, Part II: Emetophobia: How The Fear Of Vomiting Shapes Lives with Anna Christie
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she dives into the often overlooked, but surprisingly common fear of vomiting, with insights from psychotherapist, Anna Christie. As we chat with the esteemed podcast host of Emetophobia Help with Anna Christie, we discuss how this intense phobia can lead to avoidance and safety behaviors that can interfere with people’s ability to engage in value-driven activities and functioning. Anna shares a bit about her story, discusses treatment options, gives great resources and highlights constructive tips for family members surrounding Emetophobia warriors. So join the conversation to learn all about the hope available and the freedom offered through recovery.
Resources:
To learn more about help available for people with Emetophobia, click here.
To learn more about helpful resources for clinicians about treating Emetophobia, click here.
If you are treating emet, but you aren’t listed on Anna’s current treatment provider registry, please email Anna as the following address: annachristie@shaw.ca
To check out Anna’s products for those with anxiety, panic and stress, click here.
To follow and subscribe to Anna Christie’s podcast, click here for the Spotify library or listen wherever you enjoy your podcasts & YouTube.
Books:
To check out Anna’s current book entitled Emetophobia: Understanding and Treating Fear of Vomiting in Children and Adults, click here.
To check out Free Yourself From Emetophobia: A CBT Self-Help Guide for a Fear of Vomiting by Keyes and Veale, click here.
To check out Gag Reflections: Conquering A Fear Of Vomiting Through Exposure Therapy by Lovitz and Yusko, click here.