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Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Hi. I’m Stacee, and although recently diagnosed, I’ve been living with OCD for the better part of 30 years. Along with my husband Marc, welcome to our podcast, Living Uncertain, where we discuss all things Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and its treatment, Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP) It is our hope that in sharing our story, through the lens of navigating OCD with your significant other, growth is possible, in ways that may have been unimaginable before. No one is an island. We…
Episodes
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Who Takes Care of the Spouse? OCD, ERP and Caregiver Self-Care (OCD)(Episode 36) (10/29/26)
In episode 36 of Living Uncertain, Stacee turns the spotlight on her husband Marc and what it means to love someone with OCD. They look back at the start of…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
How we learned to tell check-ins from real conversations (OCD)(Episode 35)
What if one of the trickiest parts of OCD recovery is figuring out whether a question is an invitation to connect—or a search for reassurance? Marc and Stacee…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
OCD Recovery Isn’t a Cure: Why the Hard Weeks Still Matter (OCD)(Episode 34)
OCD recovery is never a straight line, and this week’s episode is a brutally honest reminder of what that actually looks like in real life. Stacee and Marc…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
How OCD Went From Running Their Marriage to Sitting in the Back Seat (OCD)(Episode 34)
OCD doesn’t just live in your head—it can take over your whole household. Marc and Stacee share the real test of recovery: what happens when life gets chaotic…
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Perfectionism Is Stealing Your Life—Especially If You Have OCD (OCD)(Episode 33)
Perfectionism can look like control, but for someone with OCD, it can become a prison that steals time, energy, and moments with the people you love. Marc and…
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What Happens When a Parent and Child Both Have OCD (OCD)(Episode 32)
OCD doesn’t just live inside one person - it reshapes the whole family. Marc and Stacee open up about how late-diagnosed OCD, ERP, and a child’s own OCD…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Why People-Pleasing Is Actually an OCD Compulsion (OCD)(Episode 31)
When OCD turns into people-pleasing, the stakes can feel terrifyingly high—especially when you’re parenting a child who has just left for college. Marc and…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
How One Surgery Exposed the Hidden Wins of OCD (OCD)(Episode 30)
The biggest OCD win is not perfection—it’s realizing your life still works when the fear doesn’t get to run it. This week, Marc and Stacee share the kind of…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Social Media and OCD - Why a Cute Reel Sent Me Spiraling (OCD)(Episode 29)
Social media can do more than waste your time - if you live with OCD, it can light up intrusive thoughts, spiral into ruminations, and make perfectly normal…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
It OCD or Just Normal Mom Fear? (OCD)(Episode 28)
In this episode, we dig into the messy line between OCD and ordinary parenting worry, especially during major life transitions like sending a child to college…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Save your frustration for when the shit hits the fan (OCD)(Episode 27)
College move-in, rising frustration, and OCD can collide fast - and this episode shows why the real issue is not the dorm room, it is what happens inside the…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Big Life, Big OCD (OCD)(Episode 26)
What happens when big life milestones hit right in the middle of OCD recovery? A teen switching schools, a son moving into a dorm, and a surprise health scare…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
The Surprising Impact of Late OCD Diagnosis and How It Shapes Your Life (OCD)(Episode 25)
If you've ever felt like your anxiety, perfectionism, or worry was just "being uptight," you’re not alone—and this episode might change everything you thought…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Another Week with OCD (OCD)(Episode 24)
Most people see OCD as just pesky habits—they don't realize how it sneaks into everyday life, especially during uncertain times or big transitions. In this…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Growth and Connections (OCD)(Episode 23)
Most people underestimate how quickly OCD treatment, specifically ERP, can transform a life—and how crucial the partner's support is in accelerating progress…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
ERP transformed Our Family’s Confidence and Independence (OCD)(Episode 22)
Most people don't realize how often OCD sneaks into the everyday moments we overlook—until it steals your independence and confidence. In this eye-opening…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Vacation EPR and Mental Compulsion (OCD & ERP)(Episode 21)
Breaking free from the relentless grip of OCD isn’t just about physical compulsions — it’s about rewiring your mental loop. In this deeply personal episode…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Avery's Story(OCD)(Episode 20)
Today Avery shares her story in regards to her own OCD and how Stacee's OCD has impacted her and her brother. This episode comes to you from the road.
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
True Confessions of OCD (OCD)(Episode 19)
Stacee shares her raw, honest journey of managing OCD while running a business, battling feelings of failure, loss of identity, and the invisible mental…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
OCD is a liar and a thief, Part II (OCD)(Episode 18)
Join Stacee and Marc as they share their journey from loss to love, from restriction to resilience—and how embracing OCD treatment has transformed their family…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
OCD is a liar and a thief! (OCD)(Episode 17)
Most people with OCD don’t realize how deeply it can steal their intuition—and even their ability to trust themselves. In this eye-opening episode, Stacee…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Spouse's Perspective: Q & A (OCD)(Episode 16)
In this episode Marc and Stacee offer a deep dive into the spouse's perspective on living with someone with OCD and undergoing ERP therapy. It explores…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Initial challenges and breakthroughs (OCD)(Episode 15)
In this episode, Marc and Stacee delve into their personal journey with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD. They discuss the initial…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Sometimes…the truth hurts (OCD)(Episode 14)
In this episode, Stacee and Marc share an authentic look into their journey with OCD, focusing on how treatment has transformed not only her life but also…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Life’s ups and downs with OCD (OCD)(Episode 13)
In this episode, Marc and Stacee discuss their journey of finding peace and establishing a new normal amidst the challenges of living with OCD. They share…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
What OCD is…aaand what it isn’t (OCD)(Episode 12)
In this episode Marc and Stacee discuss the misconceptions surrounding OCD and shed light on how important it is to remember that you are more than this…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
When in doubt, write it out (OCD) (Episode 11)
In this episode Marc and Stacee discuss another strategy that has been helpful in Stacee’s journey… writing. Marc details how reading what she has written…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Uh-Oh - OCD Happened Again (OCD)(Episode 10)
In this episode Marc and Stacee share recent life and how continuing to manage the symptoms of OCD is an ongoing process, keeping in mind such things as…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Let's Talk Strategy (OCD)(Episode 09)
In this episode Marc and Stacee discuss the details of several strategies they’ve learned and implemented throughout the ERP process, and how taking these into…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
The What If and the Grace of It All (OCD) (Episode 08)
In this episode, Marc and Stacee discuss mental compulsions to escape the ‘what if’ spiral and the idea of giving yourself and your loved ones grace as you…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
The Spouse Perspective and Impact (ODC) (Episode 07)
In this episode, Marc describes the challenges and pressures felt with having a spouse with OCD. He talks about how impactful participating in Stacee’s…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Checking in and Seeking Reassurance (OCD) (Episode 06)
In this episode, Marc and Stacee discuss the compulsion of checking in and seeking reassurance. How this particular compulsion can be challenging for a spouse…
Living Uncertain an OCD PodcastIntention (OCD)(Episode 5)
In this episode, Marc and Stacee highlight and discuss the concept of intention, And how this idea can be instrumental in healing and growth. Intention helps…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Death and Panic (OCD)(Episode 4)
In this episode, Marc and Stacee talk about tackling the first fear and intrusive thought (s) through ERP. Death, decomposition, oh my! How working together…
- Living Uncertain an OCD Podcast
Moving Targets (OCD)(Episode 3)
In this episode, Marc and Stacee discuss one of the key features of OCD, moving targets, detailing the ‘sneaky’ ways in which intrusive thoughts will present…
Living Uncertain an OCD PodcastThe start of OCD (OCD)(Episode 2)
In this episode, Stacee recounts the point in her adolescence when the signs of OCD began to emerge in her life. She and Marc discuss how OCD began to affect…
Living Uncertain an OCD PodcastRecounting February 19, 2025 (OCD)(Episode 1)
In this episode, Marc and Stacee reflect on this date one year ago, when life with OCD took its’ darkest turn. It is in that darkness, that they chose to make…
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Introduction to Living Uncertain
Hi. I’m Stacee, and although recently diagnosed, I’ve been living with OCD for the better part of 30 years. Along with my husband Marc, welcome to our podcast…