179. She Didn't Give Up on Getting Help: Personal Story with Amber Vetitoe
As part of our ongoing OCD Personal Story series, Carrie sits down with Amber Vetitoe who bravely shares her lifelong battle with undiagnosed OCD—from early childhood fears to the heavy weight of scrupulosity and health anxiety—and the healing journey that unfolded through faith, perseverance, and the right therapeutic support.Episode Highlights: How OCD can go undiagnosed for years, masquerading as panic attacks, anxiety, or spiritual crisesThe impact of childhood fears and how they can evolve into OCD themes in adulthoodAmber’s experience with scrupulosity and the fear-based view of God she once heldWhat perseverance looks like when therapy is hard, messy, and triggeringHow I-CBT helped Amber identify her feared self and reframe her identityThe importance of finding the right therapist who meets you with understanding and skillExplore the Christians Learning ICBT training: https://carriebock.com/training/ Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/ carriebock.com/resources/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/christianfaithandocd/and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/christianfaithandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks.
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178. Abuse Survivor Delivered from Fear and Unforgiveness: Personal Story with Stormie Omartian
As part of the OCD Personal Story Summer Series, Carrie shares a special re-airing of her powerful conversation with bestselling author Stormie Omartian—beloved for The Power of a Praying Wife, Parent, Husband, and other transformative books on prayer. While this isn’t a traditional OCD story, it speaks deeply to anyone who’s carried the weight of trauma, emotional pain, or the lasting impact of growing up with a parent battling severe mental illness. Stormie’s testimony is a powerful reminder that healing is possible—even from the deepest wounds.Episode Highlights: How childhood trauma and a parent’s mental illness can impact long-term emotional and mental healthThe connection between anxiety, depression, and unresolved pain from the pastWhy healing is often a layered process that unfolds over timeThe role of prayer, fasting, and faith in emotional and spiritual healingWhy support, prayer, and connection are vital when you feel stuckExplore the Christians Learning ICBT training: https://carriebock.com/training/ Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/ carriebock.com/resources/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/christianfaithandocd/and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/christianfaithandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks.
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177. Being Diagnosed with OCD Later in Life: A Personal Story wtih Heather Vignali
In this episode, Carrie welcomes fellow therapist Heather Vignali to share her personal journey with OCD, including how symptoms emerged during a major life transition—and how ICBT, EMDR, and her Christian faith played a role in her healing.Episode Highlights:The ways OCD impacted Heather’s life, including obsessive safety concerns and compulsive monitoring of her daughter.What “anxiety tongue” is and how somatic symptoms can signal deeper mental health struggles.How Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) helped Heather understand the root of her intrusive thoughts through concepts like the Feared Possible Self.Ways EMDR and other integrative therapies can support healing when trauma and OCD intersect.How OCD can impact faith, and how to navigate scrupulosity while reconnecting with spiritual truth.www.facebook.com/HeatherVignaliLPCExplore the Christians Learning ICBT training: https://carriebock.com/training/ Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/ carriebock.com/resources/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/christianfaithandocd/and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/christianfaithandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks.
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176. OCD From a Young Age: Personal story with Mitzi VanCleve Episode
In Episode 176 of Christian Faith and OCD, Carrie kicks off a new series of personal stories from individuals who have struggled with OCD by revisiting an early and powerful interview with Mitzi VanCleve. Mitzi shares her decades-long journey with OCD, including early symptoms, spiritual struggles, and finally finding hope through proper diagnosis.Episode Highlights:How OCD can begin in early childhood and evolve into different themes throughout life.Why many people with OCD—especially those of faith—struggle in silence due to stigma, shame, and misunderstanding.The impact of receiving a proper OCD diagnosis after years of mislabeling symptoms as general anxiety or spiritual weakness.How faith, therapy, and even medication can work together in the healing journey.The importance of compassionate support from churches and faith communities in addressing mental health struggles like OCD.Explore the Christians Learning ICBT training: https://carriebock.com/training/ Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/ carriebock.com/resources/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/christianfaithandocd/and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/christianfaithandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks.
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175. Why Combining ICBT and EMDR Is So Powerful for OCD Treatment
In this episode, Carrie shares how integrating ICBT and EMDR creates a powerful, personalized approach to treating OCD. She explains how these therapies work together to address both the cognitive and nervous system components of healing through a Christ-centered lens.Episode Highlight: Why EMDR is more than just trauma treatment and how it targets the nervous system for healingHow ICBT helps identify and restructure obsessional reasoning in OCDThe benefits of combining EMDR and ICBT for complex, co-occurring symptomsHow to approach therapy with questions and curiosity about your treatment planExplore the Christians Learning ICBT training: https://carriebock.com/training/ Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/ carriebock.com/resources/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/christianfaithandocd/and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/christianfaithandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks.
O Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, Peace
Christian Faith and OCD: Practical Strategies to Greater PeaceDo you constantly worry about "what-if" scenarios and obsess about things you can't control?Are you frustrated with performing the same compulsions over and over and wish you could find freedom?Do you struggle to find OCD resources that understand or align with your Christian faith?You’re in the right place. This podcast will help you connect with God’s peace by learning practical skills leading you out of the OCD mental prison and walking in the freedom God has for you. Hi! I’m Carrie Bock, Christ follower, wife, mom and Licensed Professional Counselor.For years, I worried about the future as I struggled to trust God with what was next. I was constantly grasping for control over my life and internally feeling a sense of shame of not being good enough. I tried to pray, read my Bible, and work really hard to be the perfect Christian. When my first husband asked for a divorce, I had no choice, but to acknowledge how much was out of my control and how much of Christianity wasn’t about following a formula, but following a living God. As God brought other areas of uncertainty in my life (physical pain, pregnancy complications, and a husband with a rare neurological condition), he gave me the gift of learning to be present with Him. This allowed me to let go of past regret and future worries, so I could move forward into the abundant life Jesus promises. I kept working with more and more Christians with OCD who were frustrated that they couldn't find Christian resources to help them. I developed customized tools to help them, and I'm so excited to share everything I've learned with you! If you’re ready to get out of the endless prison of the obsessive compulsive loop without compromising your convictions, this podcast is for you!So, walk away from the google search bar, take a deep breath, and let’s journey together towards greater peace.
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