{"podcast":{"title":"The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova","slug":"the-ocd-whisperer-podcast-with-kristina-orlova-1214844","podcast_index_feed_id":1214844,"rss_url":"https://feedcdn.podbean.com/ocdwhisperer/feed.xml","website_url":"https://ocdwhisperer.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6995592/3.jpg","author":"Kristina Orlova","episode_count":196,"summary":"New podcast weblog","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T14:19:00.616425+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ocd-whisperer-podcast-with-kristina-orlova-1214844"},"episode":{"title":"185. You’re stuck because you’re doing ERP halfway","slug":"185-you-re-stuck-because-you-re-doing-erp-halfway","published_at":"2026-05-22T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ocd-whisperer-podcast-with-kristina-orlova-1214844/185-you-re-stuck-because-you-re-doing-erp-halfway","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ocd-whisperer-podcast-with-kristina-orlova-1214844","url":"https://ocdwhisperer.podbean.com/e/185-you-re-stuck-because-you-re-doing-erp-halfway/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/veubxpebsbum64cy/ep_185_Dr_Chad_A_onlybv7i8.mp3","summary":"*What is intensive treatment for OCD — and who is it actually for?* In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Chad Brandt, clinical psychologist and OCD specialist. Together, they explore intensive ERP treatment for severe OCD, the Bergen 4-Day Treatment model, and why longer-form exposure therapy can create rapid breakthroughs in recovery. Dr. Chad Brandt opens up about: • His background treating severe OCD and anxiety disorders • What makes ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) the gold standard for OCD treatment • How intensive OCD treatment differs from traditional weekly therapy and IOP programs • Why “doing exposures fully” matters more than simply doing more exposures • The most common fears and objections people have before starting ERP • Why OCD recovery is about changing your response to uncertainty — not eliminating thoughts Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode offers hope, practical insight, and a deeper understanding of what real OCD treatment can look like. 📲 About Dr. Chad Brandt (guest): • Chad Brandt, PhD • OCD Therapist and ERP Specialist • Web page: https://www.drchadbrandt.com/ ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:32 – What Is Intensive Treatment for OCD? 01:04 – Who Is Dr. Chad Brandt & Why Does He Specialize in Severe OCD? 03:05 – Does Dr. Chad Brandt Personally Have OCD? 04:30 – What Is the Best Therapy for Severe OCD? 06:00 – What Does Intensive ERP Treatment Actually Look Like Day-to-Day? 08:06 – How Is This Different From Traditional IOP Programs for OCD? 10:18 – Isn’t a Full-Day OCD Intensive Overwhelming? 11:39 – Do Patients Burn Out During Long ERP Sessions? 13:54 – What Is the Bergen 4-Day Treatment Method? 15:39 – Does Intensive OCD Treatment Actually Work Long-Term? 18:…","meta_description":"*What is intensive treatment for OCD — and who is it actually for?* In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Chad Bra…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1981,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-ocd-whisperer-podcast-with-kristina-orlova-1214844/episodes/185-you-re-stuck-because-you-re-doing-erp-halfway/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ocd-whisperer-podcast-with-kristina-orlova-1214844/185-you-re-stuck-because-you-re-doing-erp-halfway.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}