Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) affects an estimated 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children in the U.S. — yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed mental health conditions. Too often portrayed as a “quirk” or a preference for cleanliness, OCD is actually a complex and often debilitating disorder rooted in anxiety and doubt. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Patrick McGrath, Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD, for a candid, deeply practical conversation about what OCD really is, how it shows up (far beyond stereotypes), and what actually helps. We dig into the “OCD × news cycle” spiral, break down flavors/subtypes and internal compulsions, and get specific about Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): what it looks like, why the response prevention part matters most, and how to know if you’re getting the right care. You’ll also hear how to find a qualified clinician, what treatment “afters” feel like, and the empowering mindset of living the life you want — not the one OCD dictates. IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT... <ul data-start="1275" data-end="2133"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1275" data-end="1416"> The OCD–news cycle Venn diagram: why constant headlines can supercharge doubt and rumination </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1417" data-end="1594"> What OCD actually is (and isn’t) and why logic alone won’t cut it </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1595" data-end="1761"> Flavors, subtypes, and themes plus how themes can “double scoop.” </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1762" data-end="1950"> ERP in real life: the safety behaviors to drop, and why response prevention is the unlock </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1951" data-end="2133"> Getting help + what recovery feels like: how to vet specialists, levels of care, virtual options/insurance, and building a supportive “mental-health team” for long-term wins. </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;" data-start="1951" data-end="2133">and more!</li> </ul> Links <ul data-start="2143" data-end="2778"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="2143" data-end="2257"> Find care, learn about ERP, and explore resources: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2229" data-end= "2255">https://www.treatmyocd.com</a> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="2258" data-end="2348"> NOCD App (free) — Community + tools on iOS/Android: <a class= "decorated-link cursor-pointer" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2316" data-end= "2346">https://www.treatmyocd.com/app</a> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="2349" data-end="2450"> International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) — Education and “Find Help” directory: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2431" data-end= "2448">https://iocdf.org</a> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="2451" data-end="2609"> Postpartum OCD episode mentioned: <a class= "decorated-link" href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-postpartum-struggle-no-one-talks-about-ocd/id1753682951?i=1000726285060" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2494" data-end= "2607">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-postpartum-struggle-no-one-talks-about-ocd/id1753682951?i=1000726285060</a> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-start="2610" data-end="2778"> Katie on Patrick’s podcast: <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-inner-critic-to-inner-ally-transforming-ocd-and/id1753682951?i=1000682417350" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2657" data-end= "2776">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-inner-critic-to-inner-ally-transforming-ocd-and/id1753682951?i=1000682417350</a> </li> </ul> ~ Subscribe to SELF-TALK SUNDAYS on Substack: <a class="decorated-link" href= "http://womenagainstnegativetalk.substack.com" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2833" data-end= "2877">http://womenagainstnegativetalk.substack.com</a> Follow Katie on Instagram: <a class= "decorated-link" href="http://instagram.com/katiehorwitch" target= "_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2911" data-end= "2945">http://instagram.com/katiehorwitch</a> Get WANT YOUR SELF!: <a class="decorated-link" href= "http://wantyourself.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start= "2975" data-end= "2998">http://wantyourself.com</a> Learn more about Katie: <a class="decorated-link" href="http://katiehorwitch.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3029" data-end= "3053">http://katiehorwitch.com</a> Learn more about WANT: <a class="decorated-link" href="http://womenagainstnegativetalk.com" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="3083" data-end= "3118">http://womenagainstnegativetalk.com</a> ~ IF YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE, DON’T FORGET TO: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and your favorite podcast platform!

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