Teda is a licensed therapist specializing in OCD who also pays close attention to trauma, depression, and other anxiety disorders. She believes in evidence-based treatment in her work and how therapy can genuinely change people's lives for the better. She also offers her expertise in NOCD as both a therapist and a writer. Outside of treating mental health, she spends her time writing poetry and attending open mics to share her work. In this episode we talk about: ◾️ Prolonged exposures to trauma...
Aug 23, 2023•39 min
Collin Strajack had struggled with alcohol and substance addiction in his early years as an adult. While trying to get over addiction, he noticed he was having intrusive thoughts. This year marks Collin's 6th year being clean from addiction, all while managing his mental health. Today, he is a comedian, podcaster, and mental health advocate in his own podcast, The Modern Day Overthinker, where he sdhares his own experiences with OCD and addiction recovery. In this episode we talk about: ◾️ Recov...
Aug 16, 2023•54 min•Ep. 54
Kristina Orlova has spent over a decade as an expert in the field of mental health, specifically in anxiety disorders. She is the founder of KOR Results, a mental health practice specializing in treating OCD and anxiety. She is also the host of The OCD Whisperer podcast where she also shares her experience and expertise in treating and managing OCD. In this episode we talk about: ◾️ What inference based cognitive behavioral therapy is ◾️ Different evidence-based therapies ◾️ Other material to he...
Aug 09, 2023•51 min
#52: Jon Hershfield, MFT — The Relationship of Mindfulness and OCD Jon Hershfield has been an expert in the field of mental health, specifically in OCD since 2009. He was the director of the OCD and Anxiety Center of Greater Baltimore, associate director of the UCLA Pediatric OCD Intensive Outpatient Program, and clinician at the OCD Center of Los Angeles. Now, he is the director of the Center for OCD and Anxiety at Sheppard Pratt. He is also both an author and co-author for books relating to OC...
Aug 02, 2023•51 min•Ep. 52
Bob Burg first believed he was experiencing something unusual. In the mid 1980s when mental health disorders were in the shadows, Bob believed he was going crazy when in reality, he had been facing symptoms of OCD. After trial and error with multiple medical experts, he had finally gotten a diagnosis for OCD and thus began his journey of healing through medication and behavior therapy. Today, he is a speaker at sales and leadership conferences while co-writing for the international bestseller, T...
Jul 26, 2023•48 min•Ep. 51
Asher first discovered his compulsions from relentlessly saving on his video games until he achieved that "just right" feeling. Today, he has lived with OCD for 17 years and continues to face it daily. He is the author of the book "I'm So OCD," the comeback story of Asher from his bout with OCD. He aims to spread awareness about OCD in hopes of letting people know that they are not alone in their own journey as well. In this episode we talk about: ◾️ Asher's background with obsessions and compul...
Jul 19, 2023•44 min•Ep. 50
Ashley is a dance/movement therapist and psychotherapist specialized in working in conflict affected areas and with communities who have undergone severe trauma, as well as people with OCD. She has worked alongside refugees, immigrants, survivors of intimate partner violence,survivors of human trafficking, and LGBTQ+ communities. Ashley has an extensive background in clinical and teaching experience where she primarily tackled mental health through the art of movement. In this episode we talk ab...
Jul 12, 2023•48 min•Ep. 49
Shannon Jackson is an anxiety recovery coach and the host of the A Healthy Push podcast. Shannon struggled with anxiety, panic disorder and agoraphobia for fifteen years, and now helps people to overcome the things that she used to struggle with. She believes that with a little healthy push, recovery doesn't have to take years or be so hard. Shannon teaches people to see just how capable they are and how to start living a life that is full of lots of peace, joy, freedom and adventure. In this ep...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 48
Dr. Chad Brandt is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treating severe cases of OCD, anxiety, and mood disorders. He uses a personalized approached for treatment, treating each patient with methods specifically catered to their situation. In this episode we talk about: ◾️ Varying kinds and degrees of OCD ◾️ The inhibitory learning model and what it is ◾️ Appropriate and tangible actions and exposures that people can partake in to get unstuck in the OCD cycle Find Chad here: drchadbr...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 47
Dr. Jennifer Reid is a board certified psychiatrist, mental health advocate, and award winning medical educator with a private practice specializing in anxiety, insomnia, and women's mental health. She attended medical school at Columbia University and completed her psychiatry residency at UCLA. She currently volunteers her time as the creator, editor, and host of the Reflective Doc podcast, interviewing physicians, therapists, coaches, and other national figures who are helping in their own pow...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 46
Dr. Witkin is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Valencia, California, with more than 30 years of experience. She specializes in treating children, teens, and adults with obsessive compulsive disorder and other anxiety-related disorders. She's been a featured speaker on podcasts and radio shows, including the OCD Stories, Moms Without Worry, and Tell Me What You're Proud Of. She's a regular presenter at national conferences, including the International OCD Foundation, IOCDF, and the ...
Jun 14, 2023•58 min•Ep. 45
Lindsay and Emily are sisters that both have OCD. Being two totally different people, they have had their own personal experiences with OCD and different means of tackling it. Though, this doesn't stop them from helping each other and anyone with their mental health. Their pursuit for a reminder of all their learnings from the therapy they had engaged in brought them to the creation of Presently, a brand of braecelets with affirmations and reminders rooted in the cognitive-behavorial approach en...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 44
Mallory Korte grew up in a dysfunctional home, surrounded with religious beliefs that were forced on her. Now, she's on her journey to recovery from a traumatic past which she also shares in her podcast about ending the cycle of generational dysfunction. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️ Mallory's past growing up in a dysfunctional family and tackling different mental illnesses ◾️ How religion affected her views and mental health ◾️ The importance of finding the right community and self-love Fi...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 43
Amy Mariaskin is a licensed clinical psychologist whose expertise lies in treating patients that suffer OCD, anxiety, and other related disorders. When she isn't in the clinic, she gives talks on mental health and writes about the topic. Her book "Thriving in Relationships When You Have OCD" gives clinical advice on how to help build and nurture connections with people. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️ How to cultivate self-compassion and kindness with OCD ◾️ Mindfulness ◾️ Having OCD and maki...
May 24, 2023•50 min•Ep. 42
Brooke Siem is an writer and public speaker that advocates the practice of safe-deprescribing for psychiatric drugs. She is the author of May Cause Side Effects, a memoir on how she began questioning what the role of antidepressants were truly for in her life. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️ Brooke's personal experience with antidepressant withdrawal ◾️ Safe-deprescribing from psychiatric drugs ◾️ Her life's development in a medication-free world Find Brooke here: @brookesiem Happiness Is A S...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 41
Niki Petrocchi is a licensed psychotherapist and researcher based in Rome. She possess a deep love for the many ways the brain can heal itself. She is an accredited compassion-focused therapist (CFT) and trainer in Italy, Europe, USA, and Canada. She established Compassionate Mind Italia -- the Italian association for the research, training, and dissemination of CFT in Italy. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️ Compassion Focused Therapy ◾️ How the brain can heal itself througyh mindfulness, kind...
May 10, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 40
Bonnie Grossman is a licensed therapist who is trained in EFT (tapping), Family Constellations, Energy healing, Transpersonal Psychology, Eposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Terapy, and Radical Forgiveness. She's a strong believer in her patients' road to recovery, a path that she guides them to through sessions that are tailorfit to their backgrounds. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️ Trusting yourself ◾️ Cultivating bravery ◾️ Bonnie's perspective on what recovery is Find Bo...
May 03, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 39
Judy Lair has master's degree in clinical pastoral counseling, which she practices as a licensed therapist in Ohio and North Carolina. Apart from therapy, Judy has also written books tackling mental health while also participating in NOCD. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️ Navigating her life and faith with anxiety. ◾️ Judy's philosophy and biblical approach to counseling. ◾️ Judy's long-term approach to ERP. Find Judy here: counselorplacecounseling@gmail.com Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com ...
Apr 26, 2023•52 min•Ep. 38
Dr. Jesse Spiegel is a clinical psychologist working in a private practice in Los Angeles. He works mostly with children, adolescent, and adult clients, and specializes in treating OCD, anxiety disorders, and insomnia. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️All things OCD. ◾️All the mindset tricks that Dr. Jesse uses with his clients to get them on the right path to recovery. ◾️Cancel culture. Find Jesse here: https://www.drjessespiegel.com Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_westerbeck Zach Wes...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 37
Jeff Pincin is a mental health therapist who specializes in the treatment of OCD. He also works for NOCD, which is a virtual provider for ERP, and he also runs his own private practice. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️Jeff’s story with his own obsessions and compulsions. ◾️Jeff’s treatment style and how he uses uncertainty, sarcasm, and humor. ◾️Different types of intrusive thoughts people can struggle with. Find Jeff here: https://delawaretherapyservices.com/ @jeffpincin Find Zach here: zachw...
Apr 12, 2023•52 min•Ep. 36
Sam Greenblatt is a psychologist who specializes in the treatment of OCD. He accidentally started on his path by realizing he had OCD himself. Sam loves working with those who struggle with OCD, especially those who have been treatment-resistant. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️The new versus the old model of exposure and response prevention therapy. ◾️Changing our relationship with our thoughts for longevity. ◾️Helpful helplessness. Find Sam here: drsamgreenblatt.com sam@drsamgreenblatt.com @...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 35
Michelle Cuppari is a licensed therapist in both New York and New Jersey. She also has a lived experience living with OCD. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️Michelle’s journey of living with OCD and getting her diagnosis. ◾️The concept of pain to purpose, and how her struggles with OCD has led her to work as an OCD therapist. ◾️Michelle’s approach to therapy. ◾️How she takes a person-centered approach to working with her clients. ◾️Different cognitive behavioral approaches that can be used in co...
Mar 29, 2023•57 min•Ep. 34
Shaun Flores is a creative who knows no boundaries and an influencer aiming to have the right influence on the world. He focuses on mental health and well-being, having been diagnosed with pure OCD at 27-years old. Shaun is also a TED Talk speaker. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️Shaun’s journey and battle with OCD. ◾️The different subtypes of OCD. ◾️How Shaun is an underrepresented voice in the community being a black male in the UK. Find Shaun here: @theshaunflores Find Zach here: zachwester...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 33
Lyndsey White is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in behavioral health and substance use disorder. She is also an expert in the field of in-patient mental health treatment facilities, and navigating the oftentimes confusing world of finding the right facility for yourself or a loved one. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️How to find a treatment facilities that fit your needs. ◾️The difference between for-profit and non-profit facilities. ◾️How to make a choice that’s right for y...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 32
Sarah Amaral is an NASM certified personal trainer and instructor at MOXI3 Fitness Studio in Costa Mesa. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️Sarah’s journey growing up with anxiety, ADHD, and OCD. ◾️The relationship of anxiety and your body. ◾️Different OCD therapies. ◾️The ‘humanness’ mindset, detachment, and other mentalities. Find Sarah here: @_sarahamaral Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_westerbeck Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical professional. Zach Westerbeck is not trained i...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 31
Nick Bracks is the author of ‘Move Your Mind’, podcast host of ‘Move Your Mind’, and TED Talk speaker. Nick is also an actor and creator originally from Australia. He has also dedicated his life to mental health education and awareness. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️Nick’s story with overcoming his rockbottom moment. ◾️Why Nick believes that going through hardships is important. ◾️How your rockbottom moment can create resiliency and how it can transform you into the next best version of your...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 30
Andi Long Kay is someone who experienced cyberbullying herself in 2009, and later went on to research bullying for 10 years during her studies at the University of California, Irvine. She is also the founder of the Bloom Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides social and emotional learning programs to girls experiencing bullying. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️How Andi experienced cyberbullying in her youth. ◾️The impact of cyberbullying on young people, and its signs and symptoms....
Feb 22, 2023•56 min•Ep. 29
Stu Massengill is an international speaker for Tony Robbins and founder of the podcast ‘Finding Direction’. He is also on a mission to change the statistic from 80% of people not loving what they do, to 80% of people falling in love with what they do. In this episode, we talk about: ◾️How doors open mysteriously. ◾️Accepting the idea that you are exactly where you are supposed to be right now in this moment. ◾️The formula to unlocking happiness Find Stu here: @stumassengill stumassengill.com Fin...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 28
Erik DaRosa is the founder ond co-host of the From Survivor to Thriver Podcast. He is also a speaker who travels the country speaking to high schoolers about mental health. In this episode, we talk about: Erik’s life growing up with anxiety and intrusive thoughts. His life working in Wall Street. The perfect life and the image that Erik projected out into the world during his time in Wall Street. His disassociative episode where he blacked out. The talk therapies that Erik utilized to improve hi...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 27
Cory Camp is the founder of Forever Athlete, author, podcast coach, and life optimization coach who helps people streamline their life to declutter and reduce overwhelm. In this episode, we talk about: Navigating feeling lost in your early 20s. Finding your purpose. How to achieve more flow in your life by finding things you’re good at and exploring them. Find Cory here: @corycamp forever-athlete.com Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_westerbeck Zach Westerbeck is not a licensed medical pr...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 26
