Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human!

This episode is more than just educational—it's deeply personal. Host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, shares how a YouTube rabbit hole back in 2020 (after someone she loves was diagnosed with OCPD) unexpectedly led her to Darryl Rossignol's videos. Fast-forward five years later—she realized the man behind that life-changing content is now sitting across from her, mic-to-mic.

In this full-circle, faith-filled conversation, Diana and Darryl explore the lesser-known but incredibly impactful world of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD). Together, they unpack the core traits, how it differs from OCD and narcissism, the stigma around getting help, and how healing is possible.

About Today's Guest: Darryl Rossignol

After struggling with OCPD traits since childhood, Darryl spent over a decade deconstructing his personality disorder and putting the pieces back together. In 2015, he launched a YouTube channel to document his healing journey. The videos reached tens of thousands—offering language, clarity, and hope to those suffering in silence.

In 2022, Darryl founded The OCPD Foundation with the support of leading mental health professionals. The foundation is now a central hub for education, resources, and support for individuals living with OCPD and those who love them.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• What is OCPD? How does it differ from OCD?

• Why is it so often misdiagnosed, dismissed, or misunderstood?

• Why is it hard for those with OCPD to seek therapy?

• How can OCPD affect relationships and faith communities?

• OCPD vs. narcissistic traits: what's the real difference?

• How can partners, clinicians, and family members support someone with OCPD?

• The role of self-awareness and spiritual growth in recovery

• Darryl's full-circle story of transformation and advocacy

Quotes to Remember: Darryl Rossignol (Founder, The OCPD Foundation)

"It's not that I had OCD—I had OCPD. And the distinction between the two changed everything about how I understood myself."

"Healing from OCPD isn't about becoming someone else. It's about learning how to manage your wiring, so you can stop hurting yourself and the people you love." Diana S. Rice, LMHC "I was watching your YouTube videos five years ago, not realizing that God would bring this full circle—and now I get to talk to the person who helped me make sense of it all."

"As therapists, we often overlook OCPD because it doesn't look like what we're trained to spot. But for the client, it's a constant internal war of 'not enough."

Resources & Mentions:

• The OCPD Foundation — articles, videos, screening tools, therapist directory

• Darryl's YouTube Channel

• POPS Self-Assessment

• The Healthy Compulsive by Dr. Gary Trosclair

• DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria for OCPD (APA)

• OCD vs OCPD

Feeling Seen? Here's What to Do Next:

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• Share this episode with a friend, spouse, or therapist

• Visit ocpd.org to take the self-assessment or explore support tools

• Connect with Darryl via YouTube or email: [email protected]

• Need therapy in Florida? Learn more at ThroughTheValleyTherapy.com

Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, QS Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL #MH18034) Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional Qualified Supervisor for Registered Interns

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