S3E140: Water Cooler Chats: "What If I Don't Actually Have OCD!?"
Do you or your loved one ever worry that you're “faking” your OCD? You’re not alone—and that fear might be OCD itself. In this Water Cooler Chat, Nicole tackles the painful OCD fear: “What if I don’t actually have OCD?” She explains how this doubt is part of the disorder and offers tips for loved ones to support without feeding the cycle. Plus, we recap resources for those without a therapist, including online communities. So join the conversation, because the fam has got your back!
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S3E139: Water Cooler Chats: OCD & College Life: 6 Ways To Set Your Student Up for Success
In this episode of the Water Cooler Chat series, Nicole offers heartfelt and practical guidance for families supporting a loved one with OCD as they transition to college. Covering six key strategies, the episode emphasizes starting conversations early, building a treatment plan, and planning for a care community. It highlights the importance of life skills practice, appropriate (but not over-accommodated) support, and fostering autonomy. Lastly, we reflect that supporting someone with OCD isn’t about protection—it’s about empowerment, connection, and growth for the whole family. So join the conversation!
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S3E138: Water Cooler Chats: A Justice-Based Approach to Core Fears in OCD (Pride Edition)
In this Pride Edition of the Water Cooler Chat series, join Nicole as she explores how justice-based ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) can respectfully and effectively target core fears in OCD—especially within LGBTQIA+ contexts. Three examples are covered: SO-OCD (Sexual Orientation OCD), Relationship OCD, and Moral Scrupulosity tied to queer identity. The episode emphasizes that treatment should honor identity, not erase it, and provides value-driven, identity-affirming interventions that align with dignity and justice. Whether you're queer, questioning, or an ally, this episode offers empowering insights for recovery.
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S3E137: Water Cooler Chats: Top 3 Tips for Families New to an OCD Diagnosis
In this premiere S3 Water Cooler Chat, Nicole shares three key tips to help families and loved ones navigate a new OCD diagnosis — including how to better understand OCD, validate your person without reinforcing the disorder, and take care of yourself along the way.Plus, hear updates on the return of weekly chats, a special IOCDF Conference recap coming soon, and a limited-time 15% discount on OCD Training School courses through July 4, 2025.
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S3E136: A Guide For Escaping The 'Bewilderness' with Dr. Sally Winston, PsyD
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, for the Season 3 finale with Dr. Sally Winston, PsyD—renowned clinical psychologist and anxiety expert. Join us to unpack bewilderment, the often-overlooked experience of not knowing what’s going on in our minds. We explore how this confusion fuels distress in OCD and anxiety, why information (not reassurance) matters, and how understanding the process can bring real relief. Plus, get the scoop on our summer Water Cooler Chats series and what to expect before Season 4 kicks off this fall! Streaming now!
I am Nicole Morris, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Mental Health Correspondent. I am here to create a community of support for family members, spouses, partners, parents, adult children (as there may be “adult” words) and chosen family of OCD Sufferers and their community.
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