About this episode
Episode Summary:
Do you feel trapped in endless loops of “what if”? Like your brain is constantly playing out worst-case scenarios, you can’t prove, but can’t ignore either? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Frederick Aardema, clinical psychologist, OCD researcher, and co-creator of Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT).
Together, we unpack how faulty reasoning and imagination, not just intrusive thoughts, drive OCD. Dr. Aardema shares how ICBT offers a powerful path back to reality, trust, and your authentic self—without relying on fear-based exposures.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
Why OCD is more about reasoning than anxiety
How imagination overrides perception in OCD
The concept of “functional certainty” and how it heals obsessional doubt
How ICBT differs from ERP and when to use which
Why your OCD may be rooted in a “false self” and how to reconnect with who you really are
🛠️ Resources & Links Mentioned:
OCD Journal → https://shorturl.at/7pUxB
Guest: Dr. Frederick Aardema’s Books → Resolving OCD Vol. 1 & Resolving OCD Vol. 2
ICBT Online Resource Center → https://icbt.online
ICBT Masterclass → https://www.korresults.com/icbtmasterclass
Sneaky Rituals Masterclass → https://www.korresults.com/sneakyrituals
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👤 About the Host:
The OCD Whisperer Podcast is hosted by Kristina Orlova, LMFT, a licensed therapist who helps people with OCD and anxiety using ERP, ACT, and ICBT.
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