The OCD Confessional

Liam
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  • MENTAL HEALTH

The OCD Confessional is a podcast about living, laughing, and coping with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Hosted by former TV news anchor Liam Martin and actress/model Alicia Hill — two friends who both live with OCD — this show blends raw honesty, practical tools, expert insights, and plenty of laughs. Each episode, Liam, Alicia and a special guest will “confess” the craziest intrusive thoughts and compulsions they’ve battled, from absurd rituals to embarrassing moments, and share the tools that actually help them get through. With candid conversations and occasional input from OCD experts, The OCD Confessional is part storytelling, part survival guide, and part comedy therapy session. Whether you’re living with OCD, supporting someone who is, or just curious about what it’s like inside an OCD brain, this podcast offers hope, humor, and community. Because sometimes -- we laugh to keep from crying. Disclaimer: The OCD Confessional is about real experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder. While we use humor to share our stories, it is never our intention to minimize the very real suffering OCD causes. Our goal is to share stories, coping tools, and hope. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please dial 988 in the U.S. for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or find local resources where you are.

  1. 3D AGO

    Living With Contamination OCD: A Deep Dive with Dr. Nathaniel Van Kirk

    Send us a text In this episode of The OCD Confessional, we’re honored to be joined by Dr. Nathaniel Van Kirk, licensed clinical psychologist and Program Director at McLean Hospital’s OCD Institute, to explore one of the most distressing and misunderstood forms of OCD: contamination OCD.  Nathaniel shares what his own experience with OCD looked like — including early memories of compulsions — and explains how contamination fears can hijack daily life in ways that go far beyond ordinary caution. We talk about how contamination obsessions and compulsions develop, how hygiene routines can become traps of uncertainty, and what evidence-based treatment like ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) can actually do to help.  We break down:  • What contamination OCD really feels like — fear vs. logic vs. anxiety • Why contamination fears aren’t just about germs but about uncertainty • How compulsions (handwashing, cleaning, avoidance) can become self-reinforcing • How clinicians and patients approach ERP for contamination themes Whether you’re living with contamination OCD, supporting someone who is, or just want a deeper understanding of how OCD affects behavior and thoughts, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope. Support the show 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube & everywhere podcasts live. 📲 Instagram & TikTok: @theocdconfessional 📺 YouTube: The OCD Confessional https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9LpIFjdtZQ Supported by NOCD If you or someone you love is struggling with OCD, check out NOCD — a leading virtual health platform that connects people with licensed therapists specially trained in Evidence-Based ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy. NOCD offers live video sessions, between-session therapist messaging, access to in-app therapeutic tools, and a global peer community. Their goal: make expert OCD treatment accessible, effective, and affordable. ➤ Visit https://learn.nocd.com/ocdconfessional to learn more and get matched with an OCD-trained therapist. 🧠 The OCD Confessional is hosted by Liam Martin & Alicia Hill — real stories, intrusive thoughts, and the tools we use to cope (with plenty of laughter). Disclaimer: The OCD Confessional is intended for education, awareness, and community support only. It does not provide therapy or professional mental-health advice. If you are struggling or in crisis, please seek help from a licensed mental-health professional. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

    1h 7m

  2. JAN 27

    Jeff Bell on OCD, Uncertainty & Turning Adversity Into Advocacy

    Send us a text In this episode of The OCD Confessional, we’re joined by Jeff Bell — author, mental-health advocate, and longtime spokesperson for the International OCD Foundation — for an honest conversation about living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, uncertainty, and how personal struggle can become purpose. Jeff opens up about what OCD looked like before he had a diagnosis, the constant loops of doubt and checking that took over his life, and how finally understanding what was happening in his brain changed everything. We talk about what it’s really like to live inside uncertainty, why OCD feeds on doubt, and how learning to tolerate that discomfort is at the heart of recovery. Jeff also shares how his own journey with OCD — and later, Parkinson’s disease — led him to create the Adversity 2 Advocacy Alliance and a philosophy of Greater Good motivation, turning pain into something meaningful for others. This is a powerful episode for anyone living with OCD, supporting someone who does, or trying to make sense of a brain that never feels fully certain. 🔗 Learn more about Jeff: https://jeffbellonline.com 🔗 Adversity 2 Advocacy Alliance: https://a2aalliance.org Support the show 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube & everywhere podcasts live. 📲 Instagram & TikTok: @theocdconfessional 📺 YouTube: The OCD Confessional https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9LpIFjdtZQ Supported by NOCD If you or someone you love is struggling with OCD, check out NOCD — a leading virtual health platform that connects people with licensed therapists specially trained in Evidence-Based ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy. NOCD offers live video sessions, between-session therapist messaging, access to in-app therapeutic tools, and a global peer community. Their goal: make expert OCD treatment accessible, effective, and affordable. ➤ Visit https://learn.nocd.com/ocdconfessional to learn more and get matched with an OCD-trained therapist. 🧠 The OCD Confessional is hosted by Liam Martin & Alicia Hill — real stories, intrusive thoughts, and the tools we use to cope (with plenty of laughter). Disclaimer: The OCD Confessional is intended for education, awareness, and community support only. It does not provide therapy or professional mental-health advice. If you are struggling or in crisis, please seek help from a licensed mental-health professional. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

    1h 6m

  3. JAN 20

    Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale: Living With OCD — From Patient to Leading Expert

    Send us a text In this episode of The OCD Confessional, we’re joined by Dr. Elizabeth “Liz” McIngvale — OCD expert, director of the OCD Institute of Texas, former national spokesperson for the International OCD Foundation, and someone who has also live with OCD herself. Liz shares what it was like to be diagnosed with OCD at a young age, her stay in residential treatment, how severe compulsions and intrusive thoughts took over her life, and how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) helped her regain control. We talk about the realities of living with OCD, the stigma around intrusive thoughts, and how her personal journey led her to become one of the most respected clinicians and advocates in the OCD community. We also discuss: What OCD really looks like beyond stereotypesWhy ERP is the gold-standard treatmentHow clinicians can better understand lived experienceWhat gives her hope about the future of OCD careThis is a powerful conversation that blends science, empathy, and honesty — for anyone living with OCD, loving someone who does, or working in mental health. Support the show 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube & everywhere podcasts live. 📲 Instagram & TikTok: @theocdconfessional 📺 YouTube: The OCD Confessional https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9LpIFjdtZQ Supported by NOCD If you or someone you love is struggling with OCD, check out NOCD — a leading virtual health platform that connects people with licensed therapists specially trained in Evidence-Based ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy. NOCD offers live video sessions, between-session therapist messaging, access to in-app therapeutic tools, and a global peer community. Their goal: make expert OCD treatment accessible, effective, and affordable. ➤ Visit https://learn.nocd.com/ocdconfessional to learn more and get matched with an OCD-trained therapist. 🧠 The OCD Confessional is hosted by Liam Martin & Alicia Hill — real stories, intrusive thoughts, and the tools we use to cope (with plenty of laughter). Disclaimer: The OCD Confessional is intended for education, awareness, and community support only. It does not provide therapy or professional mental-health advice. If you are struggling or in crisis, please seek help from a licensed mental-health professional. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

    1h 8m

  4. JAN 13

    Breaking the Silence on Taboo Intrusive Thoughts with Chrissie Hodges

    Send us a text In this powerful and deeply human episode of The OCD Confessional, we sit down with Chrissie Hodges — writer, advocate, and founder of OCD Gamechangers — to talk about some of the most misunderstood parts of living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Chrissie has been candid about experiencing taboo intrusive thoughts, the kind of thoughts many people with OCD are afraid to speak aloud. In this conversation, we explore:  • Religious scrupulosity  • How OCD takes normal fears and hijacks them  • The impact of silence and stigma around taboo thoughts  • Chrissie's candid conversation about a suicide attempt  • The mission and community of OCD Gamechangers Whether you’re living with OCD, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand more, Chrissie’s story is honest, relatable, and full of compassion. 🔗 Connect with Chrissie Hodges: Website: https://chrissiehodges.com Blog: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/breaking-the-silence-on-taboo-intrusive-thoughts-a-conversation-with-chrissie-hodges 🔗 Learn more about OCD Gamechangers: https://ocdgamechangers.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube & everywhere podcasts live. 📲 Instagram & TikTok: @theocdconfessional 📺 YouTube: The OCD Confessional https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9LpIFjdtZQ Supported by NOCD If you or someone you love is struggling with OCD, check out NOCD — a leading virtual health platform that connects people with licensed therapists specially trained in Evidence-Based ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy. NOCD offers live video sessions, between-session therapist messaging, access to in-app therapeutic tools, and a global peer community. Their goal: make expert OCD treatment accessible, effective, and affordable. ➤ Visit https://learn.nocd.com/ocdconfessional to learn more and get matched with an OCD-trained therapist. 🧠 The OCD Confessional is hosted by Liam Martin & Alicia Hill — real stories, intrusive thoughts, and the tools we use to cope (with plenty of laughter). Disclaimer: The OCD Confessional is intended for education, awareness, and community support only. It does not provide therapy or professional mental-health advice. If you are struggling or in crisis, please seek help from a licensed mental-health professional. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

    1h 8m

  5. JAN 6

    The OCD Care Crisis: with Becky Deusser and Dr. Sanjaya Saxena

    Send us a text In this important episode of The OCD Confessional, we sit down with Becky Deusser and Dr. Sanjaya Saxena of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) to discuss their newly released white paper on America’s OCD care crisis. The report highlights a sobering reality: millions of people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are unable to access timely, evidence-based treatment — even though effective therapies like ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) exist. We talk about: Why access to proper OCD treatment remains so limitedThe systemic barriers facing patients and familiesHow misdiagnosis and lack of provider training worsen outcomesWhat parents, clinicians, advocates, and policymakers can do nextWhy awareness alone isn’t enough — and what real change looks likeThis conversation is essential listening for anyone living with OCD, supporting someone who does, or working in mental health care. 📄 Read the full IOCDF report:  https://iocdf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Full-Report-Americas-OCD-Care-Crisis-12-9-2025.pdf 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube & everywhere podcasts live. 📲 Instagram & TikTok: @theocdconfessional 📺 YouTube: The OCD Confessional https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9LpIFjdtZQ Supported by NOCD If you or someone you love is struggling with OCD, check out NOCD — a leading virtual health platform that connects people with licensed therapists specially trained in Evidence-Based ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy. NOCD offers live video sessions, between-session therapist messaging, access to in-app therapeutic tools, and a global peer community. Their goal: make expert OCD treatment accessible, effective, and affordable. ➤ Visit https://learn.nocd.com/ocdconfessional to learn more and get matched with an OCD-trained therapist. 🧠 The OCD Confessional is hosted by Liam Martin & Alicia Hill — real stories, intrusive thoughts, and the tools we use to cope (with plenty of laughter). Disclaimer: The OCD Confessional is intended for education, awareness, and community support only. It does not provide therapy or professional mental-health advice. If you are struggling or in crisis, please seek help from a licensed mental-health professional. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

    52 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    Loving Someone with OCD: A Partner’s Perspective with Spence Hill

    Send us a text What is it really like to love someone with OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)? In this episode of The OCD Confessional, Liam interviews Alicia and her husband, Spence Hill, about what it’s like to be in a relationship with someone living with OCD. Together, they talk openly about how OCD has shown up in their marriage, the moments that were hardest to navigate, and what’s helped them grow stronger as a couple. Spence shares what partners often struggle with silently — from knowing when to support vs. step back, to understanding compulsions without reinforcing them, to learning how love and patience evolve alongside treatment and recovery. This episode is for:  • Partners of people with OCD  • Anyone supporting a loved one with intrusive thoughts  • Couples navigating mental health together 🎙️ The OCD Confessional is about honest conversations, shared experiences, and reminding people they’re not alone. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube & everywhere podcasts live. 📲 Instagram & TikTok: @theocdconfessional 📺 YouTube: The OCD Confessional https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9LpIFjdtZQ Supported by NOCD If you or someone you love is struggling with OCD, check out NOCD — a leading virtual health platform that connects people with licensed therapists specially trained in Evidence-Based ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy. NOCD offers live video sessions, between-session therapist messaging, access to in-app therapeutic tools, and a global peer community. Their goal: make expert OCD treatment accessible, effective, and affordable. ➤ Visit https://learn.nocd.com/ocdconfessional to learn more and get matched with an OCD-trained therapist. 🧠 The OCD Confessional is hosted by Liam Martin & Alicia Hill — real stories, intrusive thoughts, and the tools we use to cope (with plenty of laughter). Disclaimer: The OCD Confessional is intended for education, awareness, and community support only. It does not provide therapy or professional mental-health advice. If you are struggling or in crisis, please seek help from a licensed mental-health professional. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

    1h 10m

  7. 12/16/2025

    When Your Child Has OCD: Tools for Parents with Dr. Eli Lebowitz

    Send us a text Parents have been asking for this episode—so we made it happen.  In this powerful conversation, we talk with Dr. Eli Lebowitz, a Yale psychology professor and creator of SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a groundbreaking parent-based treatment for childhood OCD and anxiety. Instead of focusing on changing a child’s behavior directly, SPACE teaches parents how to stop accommodating OCD while still showing support, love, and care. We explore:  🧠 How childhood OCD shows up   🚫 What “accommodation” looks like (and why it makes symptoms worse)  💚 How parents can stop accommodating without shaming their child  🔁 How family routines get hijacked by OCD  🛑 Why SPACE reduces symptoms even without the child participating in therapy If you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, or someone who loves a child with OCD or anxiety, this episode is packed with tools, hope, and a new way forward. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube & everywhere podcasts live. 📲 Instagram & TikTok: @theocdconfessional 📺 YouTube: The OCD Confessional https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9LpIFjdtZQ Supported by NOCD If you or someone you love is struggling with OCD, check out NOCD — a leading virtual health platform that connects people with licensed therapists specially trained in Evidence-Based ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy. NOCD offers live video sessions, between-session therapist messaging, access to in-app therapeutic tools, and a global peer community. Their goal: make expert OCD treatment accessible, effective, and affordable. ➤ Visit https://learn.nocd.com/ocdconfessional to learn more and get matched with an OCD-trained therapist. 🧠 The OCD Confessional is hosted by Liam Martin & Alicia Hill — real stories, intrusive thoughts, and the tools we use to cope (with plenty of laughter). Disclaimer: The OCD Confessional is intended for education, awareness, and community support only. It does not provide therapy or professional mental-health advice. If you are struggling or in crisis, please seek help from a licensed mental-health professional. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

    1h 8m

  8. 12/09/2025

    Duke Al Durham: OCD, Intrusive Thoughts & Finding Peace Through Art

    Send us a text In this powerful episode of The OCD Confessional, we sit down with Duke Al Durham — poet, rapper, spoken-word artist, and mental-health advocate whose story is unlike anything we’ve shared before. Duke opens up about living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Type 1 diabetes, the intrusive thoughts that shaped his early life, and the moment he walked in front of a moving car—not out of a desire to die, but because he desperately wanted silence from the mental noise OCD created. He explains how compulsions, shame, identity, and chronic illness intersected to create a perfect storm, and how creative expression became the thing that pulled him back into himself. We talk about:  🧠 What OCD looks like inside a mind managing constant intrusive thoughts  🎤 How poetry, rap, and spoken word became his therapy  🩺 The connection between OCD and chronic illness (Diabetes Type 1)  🚨 What overwhelm can look like when OCD becomes unbearable  ✨ How Duke found healing through community, creativity, and honesty This is one of our most honest, raw conversations yet — and it offers hope, understanding, and deep humanity to anyone facing OCD or supporting someone who is. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube & everywhere podcasts live. 📲 Instagram & TikTok: @theocdconfessional 📺 YouTube: The OCD Confessional https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9LpIFjdtZQ Supported by NOCD If you or someone you love is struggling with OCD, check out NOCD — a leading virtual health platform that connects people with licensed therapists specially trained in Evidence-Based ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy. NOCD offers live video sessions, between-session therapist messaging, access to in-app therapeutic tools, and a global peer community. Their goal: make expert OCD treatment accessible, effective, and affordable. ➤ Visit https://learn.nocd.com/ocdconfessional to learn more and get matched with an OCD-trained therapist. 🧠 The OCD Confessional is hosted by Liam Martin & Alicia Hill — real stories, intrusive thoughts, and the tools we use to cope (with plenty of laughter). Disclaimer: The OCD Confessional is intended for education, awareness, and community support only. It does not provide therapy or professional mental-health advice. If you are struggling or in crisis, please seek help from a licensed mental-health professional. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

    46 min
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The OCD Confessional is a podcast about living, laughing, and coping with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Hosted by former TV news anchor Liam Martin and actress/model Alicia Hill — two friends who both live with OCD — this show blends raw honesty, practical tools, expert insights, and plenty of laughs. Each episode, Liam, Alicia and a special guest will “confess” the craziest intrusive thoughts and compulsions they’ve battled, from absurd rituals to embarrassing moments, and share the tools that actually help them get through. With candid conversations and occasional input from OCD experts, The OCD Confessional is part storytelling, part survival guide, and part comedy therapy session. Whether you’re living with OCD, supporting someone who is, or just curious about what it’s like inside an OCD brain, this podcast offers hope, humor, and community. Because sometimes -- we laugh to keep from crying. Disclaimer: The OCD Confessional is about real experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder. While we use humor to share our stories, it is never our intention to minimize the very real suffering OCD causes. Our goal is to share stories, coping tools, and hope. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please dial 988 in the U.S. for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or find local resources where you are.

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  • Creator
    Liam
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The OCD Confessional
  • Show Website
    The OCD Confessional

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