Intro

What OCD actually is

Taboo Obsessions and Why They're So Common

OCD vs. OCPD

Shame, Men, & Staying Silent

Relationship OCD

Getting Help

This week is about OCD, what it actually is, why it's so widely misunderstood, and how it can look nothing like what you'd expect.

Allegra Kastens is a licensed therapist here in LA who specializes in OCD, and this is the most in-depth conversation we've had on the topic.

She breaks down the real difference between an intrusive thought and a compulsion, and makes the case that fighting or suppressing the thought is what actually keeps OCD in control. It's a far more common condition than people realize, and one of the least visible.

If you've ever been scared by your own thoughts, or you love someone whose mind won't let something go, this one is for you.

New episodes every week. Follow on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and on Instagram at @freetherapy.

And as a reminder, we are not therapists, and while this may feel like therapy, it's not. So if you're struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional who can help.
00:00:00 – Intro
00:09:00 – What OCD Actually Is
00:15:10 – Taboo Obsessions and Why They're So Common
00:31:29 – OCD vs. OCPD
00:44:08 – Shame, Men, and Staying Silent
00:48:50 – Relationship OCD
00:54:17 – Getting Help

This week is about OCD, what it actually is, why it's so widely misunderstood, and how it can look nothing like what you'd expect.
Allegra Kastens is a licensed therapist here in LA who specializes in OCD, and this is the most in-depth conversation we've had on the topic.
She breaks down the real difference between an intrusive thought and a compulsion, and makes the case that fighting or suppressing the thought is what actually keeps OCD in control. It's a far more common condition than people realize, and one of the least visible.
If you've ever been scared by your own thoughts, or you love someone whose mind won't let something go, this one is for you.
New episodes every week. Follow on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and on Instagram at @freetherapy.
And as a reminder, we are not therapists, and while this may feel like therapy, it's not. So if you're struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional who can help.
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>00:00:00 &ndash; Intro</li>
<li>00:09:00 &ndash; What OCD Actually Is</li>
<li>00:15:10 &ndash; Taboo Obsessions and Why They're So Common</li>
<li>00:31:29 &ndash; OCD vs. OCPD</li>
<li>00:44:08 &ndash; Shame, Men, and Staying Silent</li>
<li>00:48:50 &ndash; Relationship OCD</li>
<li>00:54:17 &ndash; Getting Help</li>
</ul>

Two best friends sitting down with different therapists and experts every week to talk through the stuff everyone struggles with but nobody says out loud. Anxiety. Dating. Relationships. Career. Family Dynamics. Grief. The list goes on.

We're not experts. We're just two very curious, slightly unhinged guys who can label our feelings (most of the time). 

Because therapy’s expensive, but thankfully podcasts aren’t ;)

Subscribe and follow along on IG at @freetherapy and TT at @freetherapypod

Two best friends sitting down with different therapists and experts every week to talk through the stuff everyone struggles with but nobody says out loud. Anxiety. Dating. Relationships. Career. Family Dynamics. Grief. The list goes on.
We're not experts. We're just two very curious, slightly unhinged guys who can label our feelings (most of the time).&nbsp;
Because therapy&rsquo;s expensive, but thankfully podcasts aren&rsquo;t ;)
Subscribe and follow along on IG at @freetherapy and TT at @freetherapypod

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The truth about OCD and intrusive thoughts #22

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