OCD Girls

S1 ICBT Part 2

In this episode, Jess and Alana talk about ICBT again. We review modules 7-12 and talk about our thoughts, opinions, the research and someone on the internet who didn't like ICBT. If you're…

S2E1 OCD Girls Check In: Reviewing 2024 and Hoping for 2025

It's 2025! So, Jess and Alana look back at 2024 and all of it's highs and lows. Jess can't stop incorrectly saying Joshua Tree Park, Alana talks about how she got jumped by a cactus! We talk about…

S1E13 OCD Girls Treatment Series ICBT Part 1

Jess and Alana continue the treatment series (we've decided to take mini out of the title due to how it's grown) by covering ICBT. ICBT is Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that was…

S1E12 OCD Girls Turtles All the Way Down Review

Jess and Alana cover Turtles All the Way Down, the novel and subsequent film adaptation by John Green. Turtles All the Way Down features Aza, a young girl in high school trying to understand and…

S1E11 Treatment Miniseries: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

The OCD Girls are back discussing the Gold Standard of OCD treatment- ERP. ERP is Exposure Response Prevention therapy that is meant to directly confront OCD related fears by exposing the person to a…

S1E10 OCD Girls Check In Mini Episode

Jess and Alana take a break from the treatment series to do a quick check in. Get a glimpse of how OCD Girls is growing, what new platforms we're on, how you can connect with us and more! Plus, get a…

S1E9 Treatment Miniseries: Psychiatric Medicines

Jess and Alana continue the miniseries about treating OCD by talking about Meds for OCD. Warning: This episode features Jess struggling to say large words and inputting her opinion on something she…

S1E8 Treatment Miniseries: Talk Therapy

Continuing the miniseries on OCD types of treatment, Jess and Alana talk about Talk Therapy! We talk about what it is, how it can be unhelpful if your therapist isn't aware of OCD or how to treat it,…

S1E7 Treatment Miniseries: No Treatment

Alana and Jess start a new miniseries focused on the different types of treatment for OCD. The most common one is...No treatment! Jess and Alana cover what it looks like when someone goes untreated…

S1E6 Howard Hughes Part 2: The Aviator Versus Reality

In this episode, Jess and Alana review The Aviator, a film about Howard Hughes. We go through the film's beginning, middle and end and comment our thoughts and feelings, meanwhile of course,…

S1E5 Howard Hughes Part 1: His Life and Achievements

We are covering Howard Hughes' life, his accomplishments, achievements, and obviously- his OCD. Howard Hughes is famous for aviation, but there's so much more he did and more details about his life…

S1E4 Famous People in History with OCD

Jess and Alana discuss four different people in history who had OCD! Find out who they are. Also find out why we mention the Exorcist and how it's connected. Disclaimer: Jess and Alana are not mental…

S1E2 OCD Next Steps

S1E2 Celebrities with OCD (Mini Ep.)

In our first mini episode, Jess and Alana talk about three celebrities who struggle with OCD and how we relate to them. It can be hard living in the spotlight, especially with a misunderstood mental…

S1E1 What is OCD?

Welcome to OCD Girls! We, Jess and Alana, explain the definition of OCD, some misconceptions, our own personal experiences, and some coping mechanisms. Do you have OCD and are tired of people saying…