# 178. Why You Feel Like a "Fraud" Even When You’re Successful (High-Functioning OCD)

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Podcast: [The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ocd-whisperer-podcast-with-kristina-orlova-1214844)
Published: 2026-04-03T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1585

## Resource

Can you build a global movement and lead a team while navigating the "fangs" of OCD In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Pavel Reppo, founder of A Fine Mind and a leader in international mental health. Together, they explore the intersection of high-stakes leadership, cultural expectations, and the persistent drive required to turn a diagnosis into a catalyst for social impact. Pavel opens up about: • His "gateway" symptoms at age 13, including severe hand-washing rituals triggered by household turbulence. • How cultural stigmas in Belarus and the Eastern Bloc shaped his initial understanding of mental health. • The "Alien" feeling of Relationship OCD and the cycle of debilitating confessions. • His transition from "camouflaging" through perfectionism to seeking professional therapy in his early 20s. Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone, this episode offers a raw, unpolished look at the reality of high-functioning OCD and the hope that comes with finding a community that sees you for who you are. 📲 About Pavel Reppo (guest): • Executive Director - Finemind • CEO - Matchbox Fund • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavelreppo/ • A Fine Mind org. : https://afinemind.org/ ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] – The Global Leader’s Secret: Building a mental health empire while fighting a private war. [01:46] – The Divorce Catalyst: How a "turbulent home" forced a child to find control in rituals. [03:32] – The "Grit" Trap: Why the Eastern European mindset of "choosing happiness" fuels OCD. [06:20] – The Perfectionist Masquerade: Using straight A’s to hide the "Alien" feelings inside. [07:34] – The Relationship Punching Bag: When "Relationship OCD" turns confession into a toxic loop. [09:32] – The Therapy Shift: Why talk ther…

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