OCD Straight Talk
Chris Leins, MA, NCC, LPCC-S
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best OCD Straight Talk episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to OCD Straight Talk for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite OCD Straight Talk episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
An Overview of Skills in Successful Treatment
OCD Straight Talk
05/06/22 • 10 min
Chris puts several pieces together and discusses significant challenges in the process of treatment. A different life is possible; but you've got to fight for it.
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How Are Obsessions & Compulsions Interconnected?
OCD Straight Talk
03/01/22 • 13 min
How you ever dissected your OCD to see how it works? In this episode, Chris discusses both the difference between, and the mutual connection of the symptom-dimensions of OCD.
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05/20/21 • 30 min
Chris discusses two cases in which stopping rumination was an important part of the therapeutic process. Remember, if "nobody's home" to do the work of rumination, then that compulsive "work" doesn't get done. And that's a beautiful thing.
This episode includes adult, and some explicit material in the way of providing specific examples of technique-application.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have. [email protected]
OCD-101 vs. Advanced Techniques
OCD Straight Talk
03/12/21 • 14 min
Chris discusses the difference between two kinds of thoughts: obsessions and compulsions. It is an advanced skill to differentiate between intrusive thoughts and rumination - not easy, but often necessary.
Reach out with any questions you might have. [email protected].
After That, What Do I Do with My Thoughts?
OCD Straight Talk
10/04/22 • 11 min
**Major OCD Straight Talk announcement coming November 1, 2022.
Chris discusses the question of, After I stop compulsions and mental rituals (e.g., ruminating), and I stop arguing with my thoughts, what I am supposed to do with them? The answer is not easy but simple. He ultimately presents a hard truth: the unabated acceptance of the future's uncertainty.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to [email protected]
If you've found OCD Straight Talk helpful, consider giving us a 5-star review, and supporting the podcast to help us produce more content.
Will AI One Day Be My Therapist?
OCD Straight Talk
03/14/25 • 19 min
Get Started! How to Build My Hierarchy
OCD Straight Talk
05/31/24 • 21 min
Chris discusses some specifics of how to build a working hierarchy. But nothing will replace your grit and resilience.
Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT of Your Anxiety Toolkit
OCD Straight Talk
09/05/23 • 32 min
Chris sits down with Kimberley Quinlan of the great podcast, Your Anxiety Toolkit. They discuss various topics from the history of their careers and supervisors who were pivotal in shaping who they are as clinicians today to what techniques they favor in therapy and why.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to [email protected].
I you've OCD Straight Talk helpful, consider giving us a 5-star rating and subscribing to the podcast for more structured help with your OCD- and anxiety-related symptoms.
"Practice Makes Perfect," Pillar 2
OCD Straight Talk
12/14/23 • 15 min
Chris recaps Pillar 1 with a few subtype-examples, and moves to Pillar 2. This is the idea of "reps," or repetitions. Doing something over and over again increases both our competence in executing a task, and sharpens our understanding of it - big picture. The same is true of exposure therapy. Reps are the backbone of getting better.
OCD Straight Talk: The Backstory
OCD Straight Talk
04/19/24 • 24 min
Chris discusses some personal experiences that led to the launching of OCDST in March of 2020.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to [email protected].
If you've found the podcast helpful, consider giving us a 5-star rating and subscribing to the podcast for more structured help with your anxiety- or OCD-symptoms.
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FAQ
How many episodes does OCD Straight Talk have?
OCD Straight Talk currently has 201 episodes available.
What topics does OCD Straight Talk cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on OCD Straight Talk?
The episode title 'Is It Panic Disorder or Is It OCD?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on OCD Straight Talk?
The average episode length on OCD Straight Talk is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of OCD Straight Talk released?
Episodes of OCD Straight Talk are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of OCD Straight Talk?
The first episode of OCD Straight Talk was released on Mar 13, 2020.
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