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 […]
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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 […]
221. Your Scrupulosity Question Answered
In this episode, Carrie answers listener-submitted questions from email and a recent survey about scrupulosity to help you better understand it and respond in healthier ways. Episode Highlights: In this episode, I’m answering your questions about scrupulosity and intrusive thoughts that were submitted through email and a recent survey. If you’re a Christian struggling with […]
220. Getting Unstuck from Spiritual Mental Rituals
In this episode, I talk about how spiritual mental rituals are actually mental compulsions in OCD, and five steps to help you recognize these patterns and begin stepping out of them. Episode Highlights: Episode Summary: Why do I feel stuck even though I’m praying more and trying harder? I hear from so many of you […]
219. The Holy Spirit and Blasphemy Concerns with Pastor Jeremy Pickwell
In this episode, Carrie sits down with Pastor Jeremy Pickwell, founding pastor of Alinea Church, to talk about the Holy Spirit, the fear of blasphemy, and how to find peace when your thoughts make you question your relationship with God. Episode Highlights: • What the Holy Spirit really is and why He is personal, not […]