The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova

If your mind keeps looping, second-guessing, or making things feel too real — this podcast is for you. The OCD Whisperer Podcast explores OCD, anxiety, and the patterns that keep us stuck — including perfectionism, overthinking, fear, and self-doubt. Through honest conversations and personal stories, the show looks at how these experiences shape our lives and how people begin to relate to them differently. Hosted by Kristina Orlova, a licensed therapist with lived experience of OCD, the podcast brings together clinicians, creatives, athletes, and everyday people. Episodes are reflective, human, and grounded in approaches that are known to help — while still making space for nuance, curiosity, and real-life complexity. This is a space for anyone who has questioned themselves, felt overwhelmed, or wondered what’s actually happening beneath the surface — and how to move forward without feeling trapped in your own mind.

The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova is a health podcast hosted by Kristina Orlova, with 183 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kristina Orlova hosts The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova, a health show with 183 episodes published.

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  Episode #183

  183. If Your Child Gets Stuck in Routines, Please Watch This...

  May 8, 202626 minS0

  <p>The Hidden OCD Behind “Normal” Routines in Kids...</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Julie Lustig, clinical psychologist and founder of CBT Tools for Life Center. Together, they explore how childhood OCD and anxiety often hide in plain sight—and why so many parents miss the early signs.</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr. Lustig opens up about:</p> <p>• Why OCD can take 14–17 years to be properly diagnosed</p> <p>• How common childhood behaviors (like routines) can become rigid compulsions</p> <p>• The most overlooked OCD symptoms—including reassurance-seekin...

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  Episode #182

  182. OCD + ADHD: Why It Feels So Much Harder Than It Should

  May 1, 202638 minS0

  <p>Why does it feel like everyone else can manage their OCD… but you just can’t seem to make it stick?</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Rachel LaFleur.</p> <p>Together, they unpack the often-missed overlap between ADHD and OCD—and why you might feel stuck in your recovery even when you’re doing “everything right.”</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr. LaFleur opens up about:</p> <p>• Why so many adults—especially women—are missing an ADHD diagnosis</p> <p>• How intrusive thoughts + attention struggles can feed each other</p> <p>•...

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  Episode #181

  181. I Kept Asking 400 Times… Here’s Why

  Apr 24, 202630 minS0

  <p>I thought I was just “anxious”… until my thoughts started scaring me.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Alicia and Liam, hosts of OCD Confessionals. Together, they explore how OCD can go unrecognized for years, how it impacts relationships and family life, and what changes when you finally understand what’s really going on.</p> <p> </p> <p>Alicia and Liam open up about:</p> <p>• Being undiagnosed for years despite severe anxiety and intrusive thoughts</p> <p>• The hidden compulsions, fears, and “noise” that took over daily life</p> <p>• How OCD...

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  Episode #180

  180. Why OCD Treatment Doesn’t Always Feel Right: Understanding the Overlap with Autism

  Apr 17, 202629 minS0

  <p>Is it OCD… or autism? And how do you actually treat both?</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Jenna Stone, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of SideQuest Psychotherapy. Together, they explore the complex overlap between OCD and autism, and how proper evaluation and therapy can change everything.</p> <p> </p> <p>Jenna opens up about:</p> <p>• Her personal journey with OCD and lived experience in the mental health field</p> <p>• How autism and OCD can overlap—and why they’re often misunderstood</p> <p>• The differences between OCD ru...

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  Episode #179

  179. Can DBT Help OCD? What Actually Works (ERP, ICBT & Emotional Regulation Explained)

  Apr 10, 202633 minS0

  <p>Does Your Brain Feel Like It’s Been Hijacked?</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Maggie Duret, LPCC, an OCD specialist who integrates DBT, ERP, and ICBT into her practice. Together, they explore how to manage the "Red Alert" of high-distress OCD and the specific nuances of moral and religious scrupulosity.</p> <p> </p> <p>Maggie opens up about:</p> <p>• The Misdiagnosis Trap: Her journey from years of being treated for "generalized anxiety" to finally recognizing her moral scrupulosity.</p> <p>• The Weight of Being "Good": Her personal experien...

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