Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, Peace

• 202. Why I'm Grieving When No One Has Died: The End of my Individual Therapy Practice

  In this episode of Christian Faith and OCD, Carrie shares the unexpected grief she’s walking through as she steps away from individual therapy. She reflects on how God is leading her into a new chapter and explores how you can move through your own transitions with faith, courage, and compassion.Episode highlights:Why Carrie is no longer offering weekly individual therapy and what this shift has looked like emotionally, spiritually, and practically.The unique benefits of intensive therapy like EMDR and ICBT for Christians with OCD and trauma, and how it differs from weekly counseling.How overthinking, early childhood experiences, and self-doubt can fuel OCD, and why deeper work on these roots can bring meaningful relief.How ICBT integrates with Christian faith, especially around identity in Christ.Practical ways to walk through your own transitions with honesty, grief, and hope, while trusting God’s leading. 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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• 201. What Does it Look Like to Have both OCD and ADHD? with Nikole Krueger, LCSW

  In this episode, Carrie welcomes a special guest, Nikole Krueger, LCSW, to explore the often-overlooked overlap between OCD and ADHD. They share practical tools and guidance for understanding your neurodiversity with clarity, compassion, and a Christ-centered sense of hope.Episode Highlights:How Nikole defines ADHD as attention dysregulation rather than a true “deficit” of attention, and what that looks like in everyday life.How hyperactivity can show up on the outside or stay hidden on the inside, causing many people, especially women, to miss a diagnosis for years.Why more adults are being diagnosed with ADHD later in lifeHow trauma, depression, sleep issues, and other conditions can mimic or overlap with ADHD and OCD, making accurate diagnosis more complex.The ways OCD and perfectionism can mask ADHD symptomsWhat evidence-based assessment and treatment can look like when someone has both OCD and ADHDConnect with Nikole Krueger:www.ocdtherapies.comExplore 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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• 200. Two Secret Weapons to Escape Discouragement

  In this heartfelt 200th episode, Carrie reflects on five years of podcasting and God’s steady faithfulness through seasons of loss, doubt, and unexpected grace. She shares two “secret weapons” for overcoming discouragement and finding renewed strength when life feels heavy.Episode Highlights:-Honest reflections on the highs and lows of podcasting for five yearsTwo biblical “secret weapons” to help you escape discouragement and find hope again.-Why contentment is something we learn through experience—and how Philippians 4 teaches us to live it out.-How to stay rooted in faith when life feels uncertain or overwhelming.-Practical ways to apply mindfulness and Christian mental health tools for OCD, anxiety, and emotional burnout.-Encouragement to keep showing up in your calling, trusting that God is still at work even when you can’t see the results yet.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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• 199. Recovery From Sexual Compulsive Behavior with Greg and Stacey Oliver of Awaken Recovery

  In this episode, Carrie welcomes Greg and Stacey Oliver from Awaken Recovery to share their journey of faith, healing, and recovery from compulsive sexual behavior. Episode Highlights:How faith and community play a vital role in recovery from compulsive sexual behavior.Why isolation fuels addiction and how authentic connection brings healing.The difference between forgiveness and true healing through confession and community.How addiction often masks deeper emotional wounds and unmet needs.Practical ways to handle intrusive or triggering thoughts through spiritual and mental tools.How God’s grace empowers lasting freedom and transformation beyond shame.Connect with Greg and Stacey: awakenrecovery.comwww.facebook.com/awakenrecoveryExplore 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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• 198. How Do I Deal with Sexual Thoughts as a Christian?

  As we continue the Healthy Perspectives on Sex series, Carrie explores what it means for Christians with OCD to face intrusive sexual thoughts with faith and honesty. She opens up a deeper conversation about shame, healing, and renewal in Christ.Episode Highlights:How OCD can distort normal sexual thoughts and create unnecessary guilt.The key differences between intrusive thoughts and sinful thoughts.Why trying to suppress or “neutralize” thoughts often makes OCD worse.How faith and therapy work together to break shame cycles and bring healing.What Scripture teaches about renewing your mind and embracing grace.Practical steps to find peace and freedom as a Christian living with 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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