You're Not Alone | OCD Help

Zach Westerbeck was diagnosed with OCD in 2016, and things got dark — severe anxiety, depression, the works. He came through the other side and started this podcast to talk openly about what that journey actually looks like. Over 115 episodes, Zach has built a show that blends his personal recovery experience with expert interviews, and the combination works really well. The format alternates between solo episodes where Zach shares his own insights and strategies, and longer interview episodes with therapists, researchers, and other people who've lived with OCD. He's had conversations with PhDs exploring the overlap between eating disorders and OCD, therapists breaking down specific subtypes, and everyday people sharing their own messy recovery stories. It never feels clinical or detached. What makes Zach a good host is his honesty about how hard recovery can be. He doesn't sugarcoat it or pretend that ERP is a quick fix. At the same time, there's a genuine warmth to the show — he's clearly someone who cares about this community and remembers what it felt like to be in the thick of it. With a 4.9 rating from 80 reviews, listeners clearly respond to his approach. The show particularly shines when Zach connects his personal experience to the clinical advice his guests offer. If you want a podcast that treats you like a real person going through something hard, rather than a patient being lectured to, this one belongs on your list.