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Who is the True You?
 In this empowering episode, Dr. Vicki Rackner dives into the powerful question: Who is the true you? She explores how our identities are shaped by experiences, societal labels, and, in the case of people with OCD,...
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The Secret Power of OCD
In this uplifting episode, Dr. Vicki Rackner flips the script on OCD by exploring how the same qualities that make OCD challenging can also serve as powerful gifts. From persistence and empathy to creativity and...
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Thoughts about Thoughts 2 of 2
In this episode, Dr. Vicki Rackner explores the power of thoughts and how they shape our lives. Building on the previous episode about the origins of thoughts, today’s focus is on the importance of intentionally...
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Thoughts About Obsessions and Other Thoughts 1 of 2
In this episode, Dr. Vicki Rackner explores the critical role thoughts play in shaping our lives, especially for those living with OCD. She breaks down how thoughts, whether they are fleeting or obsessive, create...
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6 Steps for Successful Difficult Conversations
Welcome to the Free Me From OCD Podcast! If you or someone you love has OCD, you know that OCD can hold you hostage, taking control over your thoughts and emotions. But here, we’re all about reclaiming that control...
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How to Get What You Want 2 of 2
The best fuel to drive your efforts to be freed from OCD is a focus on what you want. In this episode, you will learn the three steps to getting what you want, and the powerful Freedom Formula self-coaching tool to...
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How to Get What You Want 1 of 2
Do you have a hard time getting what you want--especially when OCD enters your life? In this  episode, Dr. Vicki shares the top three reasons it's so hard.Connect with Dr. Vicki Rackner: Website: FreeMeFromOCD.org ...
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Retelling Your OCD Story
What is your OCD Story? Is it helping you or holding. you back? In this story, Dr. Vicki Rackner offers tips about how to retell you OCD story.Connect with Dr. Vicki Rackner: Website: FreeMeFromOCD.org Social...
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My Top OCD Tips
Episode Title: My Top OCD TipsHost: Dr. Vicki Rackner, MDSummary: In this episode of Free Me From OCD Podcast, Dr. Vicki Rackner reflects on the past decade of living with and supporting a family member with OCD. She...
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4 Pillars of OCD Success
Episode Title: 4 Pillars of OCD SuccessHost: Dr. Vicki Rackner, MDSummary: In this episode of Free Me From OCD Podcast, Dr. Vicki Rackner introduces the Four Pillars of OCD Success—four foundational principles to help...
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The Connection Prescription: How to Plug into a Person in Pain without Shorting Out
Episode Title: The Connection Prescription: How to Plug into a Person in Pain without Shorting OutHost: Dr. Vicki Rackner, MDSummary: In today’s episode of the Free Me From OCD Podcast, Dr. Vicki Rackner discusses how...
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2 Kinds of Pain: Part 2 of 3 - OCD and Pain
Episode Title: 2 Kinds of Pain: Part 2 of 3 - OCD and PainHost: Dr. Vicki RacknerSummary: In this second episode of a three-part series on pain and OCD, Dr. Vicki Rackner explores the difference between primary pain...
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