In this episode of Christian Faith and OCD, Carrie explores the tough question many wrestle with: “Is it my parents’ fault I have OCD?” She explores the impact of nature versus nurture in mental health, especially how family dynamics and upbringing shape our experiences with OCD.

Episode Highlights: 

How rigid and overly controlled upbringings can contribute to OCD tendencies.

Why the messages you heard (or didn’t hear) growing up still impact your inner dialogue

How perfectionism, fear of failure, and scrupulosity might be rooted in early experiences

Practical, faith-based steps to start healing from your past and walking in God’s grace

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In today’s episode, Carrie sits down with Christian entrepreneur Erick Vargas to discuss the growing issue of cell phone addiction and how we can set better boundaries with our technology. Erick shares his personal journey with phone addiction, the impact it had on his life, and how he created Sabbath Space—an app designed to help people disconnect and reclaim their time.

Episode Highlights:

The reality of tech addiction and its impact on our lives
The connection between tech addiction and mental health, including OCD
The importance of creating space for quiet, reflection, and spiritual growth
Why built-in screen time limits are not enough to curb addiction
How Sabbath Space provides a unique, physical tool to help limit phone use

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In this episode, Carrie wraps up the themes and treatment series with a discussion on Just Right OCD, a condition where individuals feel compelled to arrange or organize objects in specific ways to achieve a sense of "rightness.”


Episode Highlights:


What Just Right OCD is and how it impacts daily routines and relationships.


The difference between Just Right OCD and perfectionism.


How OCD compulsions, like arranging or checking, can feel overwhelming but serve as coping mechanisms.


The role of values in managing Just Right OCD, and how they can help guide healthier decisions.


How ICBT helps slow down automatic compulsions and increase awareness of OCD patterns.


The importance of exploring different therapeutic approaches to find what works best for your recovery.

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Join  Carrie as she continues the Themes and Treatment series, offering insight into the different treatment options available for OCD. 

In today’s episode, Carrie welcomes special guest Madasen McGrath-Wilson, an associate marriage and family therapist and associate professional clinical counselor in California, to discuss an intensive treatment option: Intensive Outpatient Therapy (IOP).


Highlights: 

How to recognize the signs of OCD and the challenges of receiving a proper diagnosis.

The role of Intensive Outpatient Therapy (IOP) in OCD treatment and how it differs from traditional therapy.

How faith and evidence-based treatment can work together in the healing process.

The benefits of a personalized, one-on-one approach to intensive OCD treatment.
Steps to take if you or a loved one are considering an intensive treatment program for OCD.

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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Brittany Braswell, a registered dietitian and host of Faith Filled Food Freedom podcast, to discuss a specific type of restricted eating that can be seen with OCD: Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). 

Episode Highlights:

-The connection between OCD and disordered eating behaviors.
-What ARFID is and how it differs from other eating disorders.
-How OCD behaviors can worsen disordered eating patterns
-How fear, sensory sensitivities, and past experiences can contribute to restricted eating.
-The impact of disordered eating on physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Practical strategies for overcoming food-related anxiety and finding food freedom.

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In this episode, Carrie talks about Relationship OCD and how it distorts normal relationship doubts into obsessive thoughts. She shares valuable insights and practical tools for overcoming ROCD while maintaining faith in God’s plan for your relationships.

Episode Highlights:

-How Relationship OCD (ROCD) impacts relationships and leads to constant doubt and reassurance-seeking behaviors.

-The connection between past experiences, childhood, and past relationships in fueling ROCD obsessions.

-How trauma-informed therapy and OCD-specific strategies can help address underlying issues in Relationship OCD for deeper healing.

-How ICBT (Inference Based  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) can be an effective approach to challenge and reframe the irrational thoughts that drive Relationship OCD.

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In this episode, Carrie explores the struggles of Harm OCD, including fears of harming others and self-harm, and how these intrusive thoughts are tied to OCD. She shares practical ways to separate thoughts from actions, showing you how to confront these fears and find a deeper sense of peace.

Episode Highlights:

-What Harm OCD is and how it manifests as thoughts about harming others, even loved ones.

-How these intrusive thoughts, while deeply unsettling, do not equate to a desire or intent to act on them.

-How shame and stigma can trap Christians, leaving them feeling isolated and fearful about their faith.

-The difference between Suicidal OCD and actual suicidal ideation, and why understanding this distinction is crucial for treatment.

-The importance of separating thoughts from actions and understanding that negative thoughts don’t define who you are as a Christian.

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In today’s episode, Carrie talks about some of the hardest OCD themes to discuss, like HOCD and POCD, and how they can bring shame and confusion. She shares insights on how OCD can distort your thoughts and how separating those thoughts from who you really are is key to healing.


Highlights:

-How OCD targets sensitive themes, like sexual thoughts, and creates shame and confusion.
-The difference between your true desires and the obsessive thoughts OCD throws at you.
-How your body can react in ways that confuse you, but it doesn't mean you want those things.
-How ICBT helps you break free from the OCD cycle and find peace.

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Welcome back to Christian Faith and OCD! 

This week, Carrie continues the Themes and Treatment series with a deep dive into scrupulosity. Joining her for this powerful conversation is Dr. Constance Salhany, clinical psychologist and founder of Cognitive Therapy of Staten Island, They explore how ICBT offers a powerful, self-theme-based approach to treating scrupulosity, helping individuals break free from cycles of fear and guilt.

Episode Highlights:

-What scrupulosity is and how it manifests in religious and moral concerns.
-The difference between scrupulosity, religious OCD, and spiritual OCD.
-How ICBT (Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) approaches scrupulosity.
-The role of self-themes in OCD and how they shape obsessional doubts.
-How understanding one's identity as a child of God helps in overcoming scrupulosity.
-Why trusting in a personal relationship with God is key to healing from scrupulosity.

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Welcome back to the Themes of OCD series! Today, Carrie is diving into health-related OCD, covering both physical and mental health obsessions. She explores how OCD latches onto body sensations and turns them into sources of anxiety.

Episode Highlights:

-How OCD amplifies normal body sensations into obsessive fears.
-The role of reassurance-seeking, especially through Google and online forums.
-Why searching for health-related information can fuel the OCD cycle.
-Practical strategies to break free from compulsions and find peace.
-The importance of mindfulness and reframing intrusive thoughts.

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