Best Cultural Compulsive Disorder Podcasts (2025)

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‘Taboo’ intrusive thoughts: the unspoken aspects of OCD 29:38

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You've probably experienced intrusive thoughts — bizarre, fleeting, sometimes inappropriate thoughts that cross your mind without warning. Although these can be weird to experience, they're totally normal. But for people with obsessive compulsive disorder these thoughts can become inescapable — leading to worry, compulsions and shame. Today we're t…

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Episode 307- "Rand Hoppe Returns!" 1:04:01

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It's been awhile since he's been on, but our friend RAND HOPPE of the Jack Kirby Museum and Research Center has returned to the program! We're gonna talk about the Museum's upcoming NYC pop-up event ("Jack Kirby: From the Ghetto To The Cosmos" running at One Art Space from Nov. 28th till Dec. 7th… featuring a live Jacked Kirby recording at the even…

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Roman Wyden - Author Of ADHD Is Over 1:22:32

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When children are diagnosed with ADHD, they are unfortunately seen by society – and sometimes, even their own parents – as broken individuals who need correcting. Roman Wyden, an award-winning filmmaker, entrepreneur, and life coach, wants to put an end to the current narrative of labelling ADHD children as “disordered.” He joins Dr. Timothy J. Hay…

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Diet Culture in China, Brazil Nuts Lower LDL, When Your Best Bite Is Stolen 57:00

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This week on The Diet Obsessed Podcast, I cover a variety of fascinating topics in my regular segments, including: How to get through difficult mental health days Can Brazil Nuts lower LDL? Does Todd from RHSLC hate his wife Bronwyna after stealing the cherry from her icecream Sundae and so much more! In this week's podcast review, I highlighted th…

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Consumer behaviour and the quest for cool 28:45

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According to consumer psychology, there's a recipe for being cool. And surprisingly, the ingredients are similar across a bunch of countries and cultures. So today, we explore the concept of cool: what it says about our values and how it influences us. But be warned — if you try too hard to be cool, it might unravel your attempt before you even get…

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Episode 306- "Transmissions!" 1:20:56

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After our busy October, we're taking a little breather from a subject, to discuss what we have going on this month. Plus, what would Jack Kirby think of some current events?! Also, comics! For Jacked Kirby everywhere, including links to listen to the podcast on a multitude of platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a cool t-shirt, visi…

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Narcissist, or just a pain? How to deal with difficult people 33:29

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You know how certain people are just… difficult? Maybe they're prickly to be around, don't take feedback well, or act like a narcissist? Today we're learning how to handle relationships with difficult people; from setting boundaries, to understanding the role of attachment and temperament on behaviour. Plus, is it ever the right time to cut someone…

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Episode 305- "Angel Of Death!" with The Geekz 1:30:09

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Back for their annual JackTober visit, our friends Alil Kunica and Steve Carleton (co-hosts of The Geekz Podcast- check 'em out on YouTube!) join us to discuss the story "The Angel Of Death" from Black Magic issue 15 (Prize Comics, August 1952). Not the best story, but we always have a great time with The Geekz!!! You can find Alil and Steve on Ins…

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How borderline personality disorder makes it harder to hold down a job 29:35

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Extreme emotional turmoil, fears of abandonment, huge amounts of stigma… These factors can make navigating a career when you have borderline personality disorder really tricky. But Rosie and Enya are making it happen. Today, how to navigate your working life when you have BPD. We hear from Enya, a listener who works on fishing boats while receiving…

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Episode 304- "Dracula!" with Kelley Jones & Matt Wagner 1:25:23

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We're keeping our month of spooky stuff going with two comic book titans… one returning and one joining us for the first time! KELLEY JONES & MATT WAGNER are here this week to talk the allure and legacy of Dracula, and how've they've tackled that legendary tale with their DRACULA graphic novel series… the third of which is currently available to ba…

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Mark Hattas - Award Winning Author And Coach 41:43

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Restored mental and spiritual well-being begins when we stop separating faith from healing. In this episode, Mark Hattas—leader, author, and founder of The O Coalition—shares his extraordinary transformation from building a multimillion-dollar tech company to rebuilding his life through spiritual integration and prayerful practice. Drawing from his…

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From school avoidance to food anxieties: navigating neurodiverse parenting 29:37

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Long before Sarah's daughter Chloe Hayden became an award-winning actress starring in Netflix's Heartbreak High, she was a kid facing immense struggles. Chloe was sensitive to smells, lights and foods; she had no friends; she hated school. Sarah never suspected Chloe was autistic, but that’s only because her idea of what autism looked like came fro…

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Episode 303- "The Mummy's Secret!" with Dean Haspiel 2:03:08

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Episode 303- "The Mummy's Secret!" with Dean Haspiel Our buddy Dino returns to the show as we unwrap a mummy yarn from Tales To Astonish issue 31, "When The Mummy Walks" (Feb. 1962). Dino also tells us about his latest Kickstarter, featuring a mash-up of his crazy creations, ANTIMATTER! Plus; mummy movies! It's always a fun time when we have award-…

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Agatha Peters - Author Of The Book: Trapped In Their Script: Reclaim Your Life From Narcissistic Parents And Cultural Expectations 41:45

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We do not have the freedom to choose our parents, and yet we hold them dear to our hearts. But what if you were raised by narcissistic parents who gave you quite a hard time growing up? Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D chats with Agatha Peters, founder of Beautiful Sunshine Therapy and author of Trapped in Their Script: Reclaim Your Life from Narcissistic P…

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Food and Nutrient Combinations for Better Health, Eating Food Past Expiration Date, Dynorphins and Compulsive Eating 1:00:52

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This week on The Diet Obsessed Podcast, I cover a variety of fascinating topics in my regular segments, including: What foods can you pair together for better health? Will you eat food past the expiration date? Healthy Habits and Indulgent Food Choices from the past couple weeks and so much more! In this week's podcast review, I highlight memorable…

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Brain Rot: Meet the people who ditched their smartphones 28:57

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We've all dreamt of lobbing our smartphone into the ocean and going off grid. So what happens when you follow through with it? For the final episode of Brain Rot, we speak to the people who decided they'd had enough. From a French village, to Gen Z 'luddites' in New York City and a group of parents in regional Victoria, there are clubs, campaigns a…

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Episode 302- "With Piggy D.!" 1:39:49

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The JackTober train is creepin' along, and this week we're joined by horror fan and rock star extraordinaire PIGGY D.! From playing bass with such acts as Marilyn Manson & Rob Zombie, to a successful solo career, toy creating/designing, video & visual artisting, and being all-around horror fan, Piggy now finds himself in the Hell-like depths of the…

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Brain Rot: Internet addiction 29:31

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Plenty of people will say they are addicted to the internet. But how well-recognised, scientifically, is an addiction … to your screen? In episode four of Brain Rot, we dig into how behavioural addictions work. And we hear from self-described internet addicts about the treatment programs helping them manage their relationship with technology. This …

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Episode 301- Horoscope Horrors! 1:10:41

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Tommy & Mike D. are BACK from their post-300th episode haitus to bring in our annual month of spooky-themed Jack Kirby works, JACKTOBER! We're starting off with Jack's story "Horoscope Phenomenon (or Witch Queen of Ancient Sumeria?)" from DC Comics' Weird Mystery Tales issue 1 (1972). Join us for some bizarre fun! And you can find the links to foll…

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Brain Rot: What is tech doing to your memory? 29:36

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We're trusting tech with more tasks than ever — including the ones our brains once did. We're Googling things we used to know, taking screenshots of things we'll instantly forget, and hoarding all kinds of data we'll never check again. On this episode of Brain Rot: is tech giving your brain a holiday, or putting it out of a job? You'll also meet a …

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Cooper Davis - Executive Director Of Inner Compass Initiative 48:41

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What happens when the mental health system you’ve relied on leaves you depleted instead of healed? Our guest, Cooper Davis, shares his decades-long journey from being diagnosed with ADD as a child and cycling through stimulants, benzodiazepines, and antidepressants to reaching a breaking point in his late twenties. A 12-step rehab program—meant for…

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Brain Rot: Will AI turn us off human relationships? 29:35

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Whether it’s social media, the omnipresent smartphone or AI companions, in recent decades the way we relate to each other has been completely up-ended. In episode two of Brain Rot, we explore the potential implications that tech poses to human relationships. Worldwide estimates suggest there are around one billion users of AI companions — people us…

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High Hopes: How Bruce Springsteen Saved My Life at 60 48:22

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What do you do when depression has been your lifelong companion and the structure that kept you afloat suddenly disappears? For Anne Abel, the answer came from an unlikely source: Bruce Springsteen. In this powerful episode, we dive into Anne's incredible story from her new memoir "High Hopes." At 59, she'd never been to a concert. At 60, she was b…

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Brain Rot: Is your phone destroying your attention span? 29:35

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Everyone seems to have a hunch that their phone is destroying their attention span, but is there any science to back it up? In episode one of Brain Rot, we’re doing our best to focus on the topic of attention for a full 25 minutes — and find out what's actually happening in your brain every time your phone buzzes or dings. Is brain rot a real thing…

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Jheri South - Certified Teen & Parent Coach, Master ADHD Instructor, Founder Of Headspace Hub 51:39

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Imagine a world where your child's "disrespectful" behavior is actually a cry for understanding, or their "laziness" is a sign of a unique brain at work. What if the very things you're trying to fix are simply misunderstood expressions of neurodivergence? In this episode, we dive deep with Jheri South, a neurodivergent mother of seven and a coach s…

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Why revenge feels good — and what it costs 32:21

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Revenge feels sweet... At least for a moment. James Kimmel Jr knows that better than most. As a lawyer, he made a career out of helping clients get payback. But the drive for revenge started to eat away at him, threatening to destroy his work life and relationships. Coming back from the brink, he started to wonder — why are we drawn to payback? Wha…

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Task paralysis and procrastination - why it's so hard to get sh*t done 30:47

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Five years of unpaid taxes. Homework handed in on the last day of an extension. Some people are champion procrastinators. Why? And what does task paralysis (sometimes called ADHD paralysis) have to do with it? Today: the personality traits that make you more prone to procrastination, the types of tasks we're most likely to put off, and what to do i…

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Episode 300- "Walt Simonson!" 2:02:58

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We're here! 300 episodes! And for the big three-oh-oh, we finally talk to one of our dream guests, the living legend of the comic book industry (and a helluva swell guy to boot), WALT SIMONSON! There is anything more to say? Enjoy!!! You can follow Walt on Instagram: @walter.simonson.5 And you can find the links to follow our pages and listen to ou…

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Cruel intentions: how toxic tabloids and celebrity culture changed the way we talk about mental health 29:38

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If you opened up a magazine in the 2000s, you'd likely be met by countless images of celebrities on their worst days. And the conversation accompanying those images? Pretty toxic. We've come a long way in how we talk about mental health since then, but how did we get here? What changed? Today, we reflect on the cruelty of tabloid culture and how th…

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Episode 299- "Dreaming The Impossible!" 1:35:21

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Mário Freitas and Lucas Pereira, the creators of the new Jack Kirby "fantasy" tribute comic 'The Man Who Dreamt The Impossible' (Image Comics), join us internationally this week as the comic hits the stands! We'll discuss the book, its genesis and inspiration, and its goal! You can get the book wherever fine comics are sold, so ask your local funny…

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Is clutter making you feel bad? 29:39

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When was the last time you decluttered? Was it a satisfying process, or did it fill you with dread? Where you sit on the clutter spectrum differs person to person, so today, we investigate if decluttering is worth the hype. Why can it be so hard for some people? Could there be a way to reduce clutter before it builds up? And what's the relationship…

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Episode 298- "With Tracy Kirby!" 1:18:38

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Closing in on 300 episodes and we finally have a Kirby on the show! Jack's granddaughter TRACY KIRBY joins us this week to discuss her grandpa, his legacy, growing up Kirby, memories, and more! What else is there to say?! Just have a listen and enjoy! You can follow the OFFICIAL Kirby family Instagram: @jackkirbycomics And their new official websit…

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Balance & Broken Bones, Liver Failure & Resilience, Norwegian 4x4, Yoga on SUP, Mom's Cake and Home Cooking, The Science of Aging Backwards 1:22:39

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This week on The Diet Obsessed Podcast, I cover a variety of fascinating topics in my regular segments, including: The importance of balance and preventing bone injuries Breakthrough research on reversing the signs of aging Navigating and maintaining balance while enjoying both healthy and indulgent food choices Why “your health is truly your wealt…

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Serial killers: answering your questions about how they think 29:35

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Can serial killers ever learn empathy? Is their psychology similar to mass shooters? Why are they almost always men? Welcome to All in the Mind’s first ever ‘mailbag’ episode! These are just some of the many questions you sent us after our recent episode on serial killers, called Where have all the serial killers gone? Forensic psychiatrist Dr Raja…