The OCD Stories

Stuart Ralph has been running The OCD Stories since 2015, and with over 535 episodes and 7 million downloads, it has become the go-to interview podcast in the OCD space. Stuart sits down with leading therapists, researchers, and people who have lived through OCD themselves, pulling out the kind of practical wisdom that actually makes a difference. The format is straightforward: one guest, one conversation, usually around 30 to 60 minutes. What makes it work is Stuart's genuine curiosity and his ability to ask the questions you would want to ask yourself. He talks to names like Dr. Jonathan Grayson, Dr. Michael Greenberg, and Shala Nicely, but he also gives a platform to everyday people sharing raw, honest recovery stories. The show covers every OCD subtype you can think of -- contamination, harm, relationship, scrupulosity, Pure O -- and regularly tackles ERP, ACT, and medication questions. Stuart is open about his own OCD journey, which gives the interviews an authenticity that feels earned rather than performed. Episodes come out biweekly, which gives each one a bit more weight. Rated 4.8 stars with over 700 reviews on Apple Podcasts, this is the podcast that therapists recommend and that people actually keep coming back to.