231. When You’re a Christian & Drinking Too Much: A Personal Story with Jon Seidl
In this episode, Carrie welcomes back Jon Seidl, a returning guest, author, speaker, and founder of Veritas Recovery, to share his personal journey through addiction and recovery while exploring how identity, shame, unresolved pain, and a deeper relationship with Christ can shape the path toward lasting healing and freedom. Episode Highlights: Episode Summary: How Does […]
230. Handling OCD Flare Ups with ICBT: A Personal Story with Rachael Kelley
In this episode, Carrie sits down with Rachael Kelley, a Christian writer and former Empowered Mind student, to discuss navigating OCD flare-ups, overcoming scrupulosity, and learning to trust God’s love throughout the recovery journey. Episode Highlights: Episode Summary: The Recovery Truth Most Christians With OCD Don’t Expect What if one of the biggest signs of […]
229. Navigating OCD, ADHD, and Autism: A Personal Story with Erica Hackworth
In this episode, Carrie welcomes Erica Hackworth to share how discovering the connection between her ADHD, autism, and OCD transformed her relationships, faith, self-understanding, and journey toward recovery. Episode Highlight: Episode Summary: Why Do So Many Women Reach Adulthood Before Discovering They Have Autism? For years, Erica knew ADHD was part of her story, but […]
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227. Finding Paternal and Maternal Love in God: A Personal Story with Chris Russo
In this episode, Carrie sits down with pastor Chris Russo to discuss how religious OCD, intrusive thoughts, childhood trauma, and fears surrounding salvation shaped his relationship with God and how counseling, community, and faith became important parts of his healing journey. You Will Learn: Christian Faith, OCD, and the Fear of Losing God What happens […]
226. Found ICBT after ERP Wasn’t Effective: A Personal Story with Dr. O. Alan Noble
Carrie sits down with author and professor Dr. O. Alan Noble to share his deeply personal journey through years of OCD treatment, intense suffering, and ultimately finding hope through ICBT. Episode Highlights: Episode Summary: What Happens When ERP for OCD Stops Working? I never expected to sit across from someone who had done everything right […]
225. Is Empowered Mind Right for Me?
In this episode, Carrie shares why so many Christians feel trapped in exhausting OCD cycles and how Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD offers a different approach to finding peace, clarity, and lasting healing. Episode Highlights: Why Are So Many Christians Secretly Struggling With OCD? I’ve heard from so many believers who feel trapped between […]
224. Remaining Hopeful When Past OCD Treatment Has Failed
In this episode, Carrie shares how to move forward when OCD treatment, ERP, prayer, or recovery programs leave you feeling stuck, discouraged, and questioning whether things can really change. Episode Highlights: Episode Summary: Why Does OCD Treatment Sometimes Fall Short Even When You’re Committed to Recovery? I’ve worked with many Christians who invested significant time, […]
223. How Mindfulness is Helpful for ICBT
In this episode, Carrie shares how mindfulness and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) can come together in a powerful way to support your OCD recovery journey. Episode Highlights: The difference between mindfulness and meditation, and why it matters How mindfulness helps you create space from intrusive thoughts Why building distress tolerance is key for OCD […]
222. Can AI help with OCD?
In this episode, Carrie explores the concerns of using AI for OCD and shares practical ways to use it wisely while staying grounded in truth, community, and your identity in Christ. Episode Highlights: • Why using AI during a mental health crisis can be harmful and what to do instead • How AI can become […]