Jeff Bell, longtime OCD advocate and author, discusses how the strategies he honed treating OCD have helped him cope with a recent Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. In episode 528 of The OCD Stories, he explores the intersection of obsessive‑compulsive disorder, stoic philosophy, and neurodegenerative illness, highlighting his advocacy work through the Adversity to Advocacy alliance. The conversation also spotlights NOCD’s tele‑therapy platform, which supported Jeff’s OCD treatment. Listeners gain practical insights on translating mental‑health tools to broader health challenges.
Licensed clinical social worker Ethan Tuccienza joins The OCD Stories podcast to discuss therapeutic approaches for managing intense emotions. He explains how dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) can be applied to trauma, shame, and guilt,...