In this episode of The OCD Confessional, we’re joined by Kristina Orlova, OCD therapist and creator of The OCD Whisperer, who brings a powerful dual perspective — both as someone who has lived with OCD and as a clinician who now helps others treat it.

Kristina opens up about her own experiences with morality OCD, relationship OCD (ROCD), and “just right” OCD — themes that quietly erode trust, certainty, and self-confidence. She shares what it felt like to live inside constant self-questioning, guilt, and doubt, and how those experiences ultimately shaped her decision to become an OCD therapist.

We talk about:

What morality OCD really looks like beyond “being a good person”
How relationship OCD attacks love, attraction, and certainty
The exhausting nature of “just right” OCD
How lived experience changes the way therapists treat OCD
What actually helps when OCD targets your values and relationships

This episode is for anyone whose OCD shows up as constant moral checking, relationship doubt, or the feeling that nothing ever feels quite right — and for those curious about how recovery is possible.

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🧠 The OCD Confessional is hosted by Liam Martin & Alicia Hill — real stories, intrusive thoughts, and the tools we use to cope (with plenty of laughter).

Disclaimer: The OCD Confessional is intended for education, awareness, and community support only. It does not provide therapy or professional mental-health advice. If you are struggling or in crisis, please seek help from a licensed mental-health professional. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.