OCD: Sharing Our Stories

OCD: Sharing Our Stories, a podcast hosted by OCD Jacksonville board member Mike Vatter that explores the stories of people with OCD and anxiety.

Ep. 32 Jan Stewart 11/20/2024

Ep. 32 Jan Stewart 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. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/33994587

Ep.31 Lissette Cortes and Katie Jeffrey 11/20/2024

Ep.31 Lissette Cortes and Katie Jeffrey 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) /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/33973317

Ep 30: Dr. Eva Fisher 09/18/2024

Ep 30: Dr. Eva Fisher Mike and Dr. Fisher talk about BDD, the importance of support groups, her book The BDD Family, and so much more. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/33106267

Ep 29: Anah with Key To OCD 09/17/2024

Ep 29: Anah with Key To OCD 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. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/33088977

Ep 28: OCDopus 09/12/2024

Ep 28: OCDopus Mike and Elise Petronzio the OCDopus merchandise line, as well as PANDAS /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/33024957

Ep 27: Chad Talley 09/11/2024

Ep 27: Chad Talley Mike and Chad discuss Harm OCD and The Human Narrative live storytelling show /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/33008097

Ep 26: Taboo Tracie 09/11/2024

Ep 26: Taboo Tracie Mike and Taboo Tracie discuss sexual, contamination, harm, and other taboo OCD themes. They also talk about the OCD conference, social media, and other topics. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/32909567

Episode 25: Leigh Sheppard 09/04/2024

Episode 25: Leigh Sheppard Mike and Leigh talk about Art Therapy and the ODC conference. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/32621052

Episode 24: Jenesis Rose 08/17/2024

Episode 24: Jenesis Rose Mike and Jenesis Rose talk about the intersection of race, gender, and nuerodivergence. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/32620962

Episode 21: Alina 03/19/2024

Episode 21: Alina Mike speaks with Alina about Contamination and Scrupulousity. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/29161713

Episode 22: Genevieve Arnold 03/19/2024

Episode 22: Genevieve Arnold Mike talks with Genevieve Arnold. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/30429193

Episode 23: Brooke Kekos 03/19/2024

Episode 23: Brooke Kekos Mike talks with Brooke Kekos /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/30433588

Episode 20: Will 10/06/2023

Episode 20: Will Mike speaks with Will about OCD in the military. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/28247996

Episode 19: Tristan Helm 08/12/2023

Episode 19: Tristan Helm Mike Vatter speaks with Tristan Helm. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/27700623

Episode 18: Mike Kuhn 08/12/2023

Episode 18: Mike Kuhn Mike Vatter speaks with Mike Kuhn. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/27700560

Episode 17: Merrissa Bragg 08/12/2023

Episode 17: Merrissa Bragg Mike Vatter speaks with Merrissa Bragg. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/27700557

Episode 16: Allison Perez 08/12/2023

Episode 16: Allison Perez Mike Vatter speaks with Allison Perez about navigating a new OCD diagnosis and her advocacy within the community, centric on creating diverse camaraderie. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/27700497

Episode 15: Micah Howe 08/12/2023

Episode 15: Micah Howe Mike Vatter speaks with Micah Howe. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/27700371

Episode 14: Dr. Nicoletta Porojanu 07/04/2022

Episode 14: Dr. Nicoletta Porojanu Mike speaks with Dr. Nicoletta Porojanu /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/23625779

Episode 13: Dana Fennell 07/04/2022

Episode 13: Dana Fennell Dana Fennell discusses her new book, "The World of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: The Experiences of Living with OCD" /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/23625698

Episode 12: Luke Springer 04/25/2022

Episode 12: Luke Springer Luke Springer joins us to discuss his Bikes Without Borders fundraiser. Learn more: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bikes-without-borders-cross-country-ride /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/22894742

Episode 11: Andrea Mason 03/08/2022

Episode 11: Andrea Mason In this episode, Andrea discusses how social workers and accountability coaches can help end the stigma surrounding OCD and other mental health disorders. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/22381637

Episode 10: Lori Aiken, LMHC, and Mary Brizuela, LMHC 11/10/2021

Episode 10: Lori Aiken, LMHC, and Mary Brizuela, LMHC In this episode, LMHC Lori and Mary talk about diagnosing and treating OCD, how to care for loved ones with severe OCD, and their facility, Anxiety Center of Tampa. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/21117929

Episode 9: Dr. Tatyana Mestechkina 09/17/2021

Episode 9: Dr. Tatyana Mestechkina In this episode, Dr. Mestechkina discusses CBT and ERP from a clinical perspective. She is the founder of CBT FOR BETTER LIVING in New York and a member of IOCDF. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/20512400

Episode 8: Elise Petronzio 09/17/2021

Episode 8: Elise Petronzio Elise Petronzio, owner of The OCDopus and OCD Game Changers board member, joins Mike to discuss PANDAS, perfectionism, and finding the right therapist. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/20512070

Episode 7: Lily Tehrani 08/18/2021

Episode 7: Lily Tehrani Mike talks Pure OCD with Lily Tehrani. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/20188706

Episode 6: Neil Hemmer 07/20/2021

Episode 6: Neil Hemmer Neil Hemmer from OCD Peers talks about ending the stigma, overcoming addiction, his Contamination OCD, and how exercise and self-care are helping him on his journey. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/19873658

Episode 5: Taylor and Brandie 06/22/2021

Episode 5: Taylor and Brandie Taylor talks about growing up with Contamination and Just Right OCD and how it affected her relationship with her mom Brandie. Brandie shares what the journey has been like from her perspective. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/19565222

Episode 4: Mike Wengelski 06/08/2021

Episode 4: Mike Wengelski Mike talks about how Just Right OCD affects his work in IT, and how it helped and hurt his schooling. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/19401188

Episode 3: Michael Schramm 05/25/2021

Episode 3: Michael Schramm OCD Kansas board member Michael Schramm talks hit-and-run OCD, scrupulosity, his best friend Rocky, and the virtual OCD Gamechangers event coming up later this week. /episode/index/show/ocdtoday/id/19234553

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