Stuart Ralph is an acclaimed podcast host of the OCD Stories who has both lived experience and expertise as a clinical specialist in the treatment of OCD. Being the most popular podcast dedicated to OCD by far, he has over 7 Million listens from around the world. His podcast is my favorite to share with clients, friends, or anyone curious about OCD recovery and related topics.
In episode 487, I was joined by three friends with diverse experiences of OCD, including in their journey to recovery. It’s a deep dive into faith, mental health, supportive talk therapy, ERP, ICBT, and Jesus at the center.
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Here are some of the notes from the host:
In episode 487 I chat with Justin Hughes, Valerie Andrews, Dr Alan Noble, and Chelsea Risko.
We discuss how OCD can latch on to faith, scrupulosity, finding the line between compulsive prayer and valued prayer, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), inference-based cognitive behavioural therapy (I-CBT), how faith was a support for them, worrying about therapy and faith, working with a non faith based counsellor, words of hope, and much more.
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Find out more about the guests:
Dr. Alan Noble: Dr. O. Alan Noble is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University. He has published articles in The Atlantic, The Gospel Coalition, First Things, and Christianity Today. And is the author of three books, most recently, On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living. He lives with his wife and three children.
Substack: https://newsletter.oalannoble.com/ X: @thealannoble
Valerie Andrews: Valerie Andrews is a retired school teacher and full-time wife, mother, and grandmother. Following her OCD diagnosis in 2011, she began advocating in hopes of bringing awareness and inclusion within her own community and communities of faith. Today, she spends the majority of her time focusing on her new nonprofit (msmablesparrows, Inc) a nonprofit for women of age, color, and faith. Her goal is to continue working as an IOCDF Advocate and promoting change.
Website: https://www.msmablesparrows.com/
Chelsea Risko: Based in Idaho, Chelsea Risko is an advocate for OCD awareness and mental health. Diagnosed in 2021, she had unknowingly lived with OCD for most of her life. Her recovery journey includes therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Through her Instagram, @the_ocd_girlie, she shares personal experiences and insights to support others who may not realize they have OCD, raising awareness and offering encouragement.
Instagram: @the_ocd_girlie
Justin K. Hughes, MA, LPC: Justin K. Hughes, MA, LPC, owner of Dallas Counseling, PLLC, is a therapist, writer, and course creator passionate about helping those impacted by OCD. He serves as the IOCDF Clinician Subcommittee Lead for the Faith and OCD Action Council and is the Dallas Ambassador for OCD Texas. Justin is an OCD and Anxiety Specialist who is dual-trained in psychology and theology and works with a diverse population. He most commonly speaks to the interaction between OCD and the Christian faith.
Main: www.justinkhughes.com
Course: www.justinkhughes.com/course
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linkedin.com/in/justinkhughes/
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All the best,
Stuart
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