Best OCPD Podcasts (2025)

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Stop acting like a baby! (with co-host Shannon The OCPD Coach) 1:07:27

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Are your hobbies and collections bringing you joy, or are they really the things holding you back in life? Shannon and Gavin discuss what’s behind the infantilization of modern adults and how much harm it is actually doing.By Gavin R

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Distinguishing OCD from OCPD 13:52

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Send us a text Ever double-checked that your door was locked, even though you knew it was? That momentary doubt is normal—but what happens when these urges become overwhelming and constant? Drawing distinct lines between everyday quirks and clinical conditions, we untangle the often confused Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Obsessive-Compuls…

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A conversation with a rigid perfectionist who has OCPD (with Darryl Rossignol) 1:15:15

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Read the full transcript here. What is obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), and how does it compare to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)? Why is it relatively prevalent and yet also relatively unheard-of? What can people with OCPD do well? What does OCPD feel like from the inside? Which fictional characters might have OCPD? How do pe…

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Shamanism, witchcraft, and the power of narrative (with Manvir Singh) 1:32:43

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Read the full transcript here. What do westerners misunderstand about "tribal" cultures? How does justice in very small communities differ from justice in large nation-states? Why do some cultures have bride prices (i.e., groom's family pays bride's family) and others have dowries (i.e., bride's family pays groom's family)? How do cultures differ w…

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Finding the Meaning of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Traits 9:56

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Compulsive behavior is often dismissed as neurotic, but what if it's a deep call for connection and purpose? This post explores the redemptive potential of obsessive-compulsive personality traits—how they can become a source of meaning, growth, and compassion when understood properly.By Gary Trosclair

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How Psychodrama Bypasses Cognitive Defenses 14:13

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Send us a text Have you ever felt stuck in traditional therapy, understanding your problems intellectually but still feeling emotionally disconnected? Psychodrama might be the missing piece. This dynamic, action-oriented approach bypasses our well-worn cognitive defenses and connects head with heart in ways that talk therapy sometimes can't. Psycho…

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Which Spencer is real? Spencer vs. his AI clone 39:56

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Read the full transcript here. Can you tell which is the real Spencer and which is his AI clone? How irrational are people really? What do most people misunderstand about psychology? What are the best tools to use to accomplish various societal goals? How good are we at predicting the future? Why do we have such a hard time overcoming our tribal in…

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Ep. 89: Should You Unearth the Past? How Looking Back Can Help us Move Forward 23:24

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Is burying the past holding you back? Most of us live as if we are still in the past without being aware of it. Discover how understanding your personal history can help you reclaim buried strengths, rewrite limiting stories, and live more freely in the present.By Gary Trosclair

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Episode 5. The road to recovery is bumpy - Audio only 1:24:48

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Send us a text This week Ollie and Damien discuss a recent fork in the road of Ollie's recovery. The guys have a conversation about life and death and this weeks music chat resolves around the use of amp-sims and plugins vs "real" amps. If you would like to get in touch to provide feedback, ask questions or you would like to share your own experien…

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Personality Development vs. Personality Disorders 6:37

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Send us a text Struggling to differentiate personality development from personality disorders? You're not alone. This episode tackles one of the most challenging distinctions that therapy students face when preparing for licensing exams. We dive deep into the fundamental nature of personality development—a natural, ongoing process that begins in ch…

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Too many mental health challenges and not enough psychiatrists (with Jacob Appel) 1:18:35

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Read the full transcript here. How big is the current mental health crisis? What's causing it? What do we know about the age distribution of people suffering from mental health issues right now? Is the crisis just that more people are suffering from anxiety and depression, or is there an increase in other disorders as well? Why are psychiatrists se…

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Ep. 88: Am I Being Passive-Aggressive? How to Know—and What to Do About It 10:52

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Ever wonder if you're being passive-aggressive? Learn how to spot the signs, understand your hidden motives, and shift toward more conscious, assertive communication.By Gary Trosclair

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Could religion fix your mental health? (with co-host Shannon The OCPD Coach) 1:14:40

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Please welcome back Shannon - The OCPD Coach to Morning Drugs. You would never want to bring up religion or politics in polite conversation, but that's not what this is! Not all mental health therapies are treated the same. Could religion even qualify as a treatment method?By Gavin R

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Gestalt with Rachel 13:40

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Send us a text Facing license exam anxiety? You're far from alone. Today, we're diving deep into how Gestalt therapy offers powerful tools for navigating overwhelming test anxiety, using the story of Rachel – a first-generation college student whose pre-existing anxiety disorder intensifies as her licensure exam approaches. Gestalt therapy stands a…

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Misinformation from all sides (with Brian Dunning) 1:16:19

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Read the full transcript here. Why is misinformation a never-ending problem? What fraction of misinformation is intentionally manipulative? What's the difference between bullshit and other kinds of misinformation? What are the various kinds of beliefs we hold? How do the political left and right (at least in the US) differ in their production and c…

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Ep. 87: Beyond the Switch: The Dark and Subtle Side of Punishment 12:39

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Explore the true motivations behind punishment, its impact on relationships and society, and learn how to cultivate awareness to prevent destructive tendencies. Discover healthier ways to handle conflict and promote genuine justice. This episode explores the evolutionary and archetypal sources of punishment, how it is subtly used to more selfish en…

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Can procrastination be a good thing? (with co-host Shannon The OCPD Coach) 1:14:22

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Only two episodes in and we've managed to secure a co-host. Please welcome Shannon - The OCPD Coach to Morning Drugs. Procrastination is rooted in many different pathologies. Let's look at both the good and bad that comes from procrastinating.By Gavin R

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Defense Mechanisms: 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla 4:05

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Send us a text Could 100 unarmed men defeat a silverback gorilla? It's the absurd question captivating millions across the internet, generating heated debates and revealing surprising psychological truths beneath the surface. This viral thought experiment serves as a fascinating window into our collective psyche, functioning as what therapists migh…

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Ep. 86: The Hidden Drive Behind Compulsive Behavior: Carl Jung’s Path to Wholeness 12:50

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In this episode we explore the profound though often unseen energy that leads to either wholeness or compulsive behavior. If this energy is blocked from its true goal, it make make us unbalanced. Discover Carl Jung’s insights on compulsive behavior and how blocked growth can lead to obsession. Learn how to unlock your potential through individuatio…

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Why should you consume Morning Drugs? 33:47

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Episode one is an introduction to your host Gavin and an explanation of the ideas behind Morning Drugs. This podcast is an exploration of all things "mental health" and this first episode reveals what separates this podcast from all of the other mental health podcasts out there.By Gavin R

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Demystifying Disorders: Dependent Personality Disorder 22:31

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Send us a text Struggling to master personality disorders for your upcoming licensure exam? Look no further than this deep dive into Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) – a condition you might encounter on test day. We meticulously break down the DSM diagnostic criteria, requiring at least five symptoms from a pattern that includes difficulty maki…

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Simple and effective methods for helping people that nonprofits often ignore (with Kanika Bahl) 1:07:23

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Read the full transcript here. Why do nonprofits often ignore the simplest, most obvious solutions for helping the world? Why do some problems get a lot of attention while others — often of equal or greater importance — go completely unaddressed? Why is behavior change so hard? When should or shouldn't NGOs collaborate with governments? Why are dew…

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Assessments: Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS) 11:15

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Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by the array of assessment tools you need to master for your licensing exam? Today's episode offers a deep dive into one of the most practical and versatile instruments available to therapists: the Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS). Dr. Linton Hutchinson breaks down this deceptively simple yet powerful cli…

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Ep. 85: This is Not a Test: 3 Steps to Winning the Battle Against Insecurity 22:08

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Insecurity underlies many of the mental health challenges we all experience, as if we are always taking a test and always fearing failure. But what causes this insecurity and how do we become more secure? In this episode we explore the three most common aspects of insecurity (feeling unlovable, morally deficient, or lacking incompetence), the paren…

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How to unleash student potential in education (with Jack Despain Zhou) 1:18:52

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Read the full transcript here. How bad are things in US education? Why does it seem that educational progress has stagnated? What parts of the US education system should be reformed? Is it better to group students by skill level or by age? How useful are standardized tests? Why is there so commonly a disconnect between what cognitive science tells …

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Beyond Fight or Flight: Panic Disorder 13:09

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Send us a text Panic disorder remains one of the most frequently misunderstood anxiety conditions in clinical practice and on licensing exams. We dive deep into what makes this disorder truly distinct from general anxiety - the sudden, intense nature of panic attacks compared to anxiety's gradual build. For therapists and students preparing for lic…

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Ep. 84: Is Psychotherapy Effective? A Note for the Skeptical 9:05

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For those of you who are skeptical about whether therapy is effective, I get it. Who’s to know whether what goes on behind closed doors does any good? And isn’t it in the interest of the therapist to excavate all sorts of problems to keep those checks coming? Therapists actually share those sorts of suspicions. We want to know about the truth and a…

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How f***ed is psychology? (with Adam Mastroianni) 1:43:03

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Read the full transcript here. Is the bar for what counts as new knowledge higher in psychology than in other scientific fields? Why did the field of psychology formally start centuries later than other scientific fields? Why is it so hard to make progress in psychology? How useful are social science "mega-studies"? What actually helps people stick…

OCPD Podcasts

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The Healthy Compulsive Project

Gary Trosclair

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Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

Spencer Greenberg

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Morning Drugs

Gavin R

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Cerberus Podcast: Crisis, Cacophony and Conspiracy

Damien Mackay and Ollie Morgan

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Passing your National Licensing Exam

Linton Hutchinson, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC

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Stop acting like a baby! (with co-host Shannon The OCPD Coach) 1:07:27

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Distinguishing OCD from OCPD 13:52

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A conversation with a rigid perfectionist who has OCPD (with Darryl Rossignol) 1:15:15

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Shamanism, witchcraft, and the power of narrative (with Manvir Singh) 1:32:43

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Finding the Meaning of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Traits 9:56

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How Psychodrama Bypasses Cognitive Defenses 14:13

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Which Spencer is real? Spencer vs. his AI clone 39:56

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Ep. 89: Should You Unearth the Past? How Looking Back Can Help us Move Forward 23:24

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Episode 5. The road to recovery is bumpy - Audio only 1:24:48

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Personality Development vs. Personality Disorders 6:37

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Too many mental health challenges and not enough psychiatrists (with Jacob Appel) 1:18:35

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Ep. 88: Am I Being Passive-Aggressive? How to Know—and What to Do About It 10:52

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Could religion fix your mental health? (with co-host Shannon The OCPD Coach) 1:14:40

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Gestalt with Rachel 13:40

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Misinformation from all sides (with Brian Dunning) 1:16:19

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Ep. 87: Beyond the Switch: The Dark and Subtle Side of Punishment 12:39

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Can procrastination be a good thing? (with co-host Shannon The OCPD Coach) 1:14:22

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Defense Mechanisms: 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla 4:05

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Ep. 86: The Hidden Drive Behind Compulsive Behavior: Carl Jung’s Path to Wholeness 12:50

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Why should you consume Morning Drugs? 33:47

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Demystifying Disorders: Dependent Personality Disorder 22:31

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Simple and effective methods for helping people that nonprofits often ignore (with Kanika Bahl) 1:07:23

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Assessments: Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS) 11:15

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Ep. 85: This is Not a Test: 3 Steps to Winning the Battle Against Insecurity 22:08

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How to unleash student potential in education (with Jack Despain Zhou) 1:18:52

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Beyond Fight or Flight: Panic Disorder 13:09

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Ep. 84: Is Psychotherapy Effective? A Note for the Skeptical 9:05

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How f***ed is psychology? (with Adam Mastroianni) 1:43:03