Ep.37 Joshua T. from Florida
OCD: Sharing Our Stories
In this episode, Mike and Joshua discuss the intersections of OCD, societal stigma, and being Queer in the South.
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Ep. 36 Randy from California
OCD: Sharing Our Stories
In this episode, Mike and Randy talk about growing up with OCD and finding the right community.
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Ep. 35 Caitlin Yantsos
OCD: Sharing Our Stories
Mike talks to Caitlin Yantsos, the IOCDF's 2025 Youth Hero Award winner. They discuss the award, the OCD Conference, and her Student Wellness Club.
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Ep. 34 Dr. Samuel Greenblatt
OCD: Sharing Our Stories
Mike speaks with Sam about Relationship OCD, Sexual-Orientation OCD, ACT vs. ERP and how they can work together. Sam also shares his personal journey with OCD.
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Ep. 33 Emily Barth Isler
OCD: Sharing Our Stories
Mike talks to Emily about her books AFTER MATH and The Color of Sound, as well as her upcoming books 3 Pieces of Broken Glass and Always Enough Love. They also discuss gun violence, loss, and Emily's upcoming appearance at the International OCD Conference in Chicago.
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Ep. 32 Jan Stewart
OCD: Sharing Our Stories
Mike talks to Jan Stewart, author of Hold On Tight: A Parent's Journey, Raising Children with Mental Illness. They discuss OCD, ADHD, Autism, and more.
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Ep.31 Lissette Cortes and Katie Jeffrey
OCD: Sharing Our Stories
Mike talks to Lissette and Katie about nutrition, gut health, support groups, and ERP. Lissette Cortes Psy.D. CEDS Compassionate Healing Institute, LLC Licensed Psychologist Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Katie Jeffrey, MS, RDN, CSSD, MB-EAT-QI, LDN Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics Licensed Be Body Positive Facilitator Mindfulness Based Eating Awareness Qualified Instructor (MB-EAT-QI)
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Ep 30: Dr. Eva Fisher
OCD: Sharing Our Stories
Mike and Dr. Fisher talk about BDD, the importance of support groups, her book The BDD Family, and so much more.
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Ep 29: Anah with Key To OCD
OCD: Sharing Our Stories
Trigger Warning This episode contains discussion about Suicidal Thoughts. If you or someone you know is having similar thoughts, the 988 Lifeline is available 24/7 via text or call. In this episode, Mike and Anah discuss Contamination OCD, ROCD, Checking, Suicide, and Suicidal Thoughts.
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Ep 28: OCDopus
OCD: Sharing Our Stories
Mike and Elise Petronzio the OCDopus merchandise line, as well as PANDAS
info_outlineMike Vatter speaks with Allison Perez about navigating a new OCD diagnosis and her advocacy within the community, centric on creating diverse camaraderie.