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The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova143. Why You Can’t Stop Picking: The Truth About Body-Focused Repetitive BehaviorsHave you ever caught yourself picking at your skin, biting your nails, or pulling out a hair—then wondered why you can’t seem to stop? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, host Kristina Orlova sits down with Juliet Gustafson , a Michigan-based OCD therapist and professor, to explore the often-misunderstood world of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)—like hair pulling (trichotillomania), skin picking, and nail biting. Far from mere "bad habits," these behaviors are complex disorders tied to emotions, sensory triggers, and even biology. Juliette breaks down the five key drive...2025-07-2220 min

NDV Podcast: Neurodiverse VoicesBreaking the Silence on Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours and Neurodiversity with Professor Clare MackayIn this enlightening episode of the NDV Podcast, Professor Clare Mackay shares her journey of discovery into neurodiversity and her lived experience with body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs). Clare explains the science behind BFRBs such as trichotillomania (hair pulling), dermatillomania (skin picking), and nail-biting, and discusses how these behaviours are often misunderstood and stigmatised. Clare reflects on her 40-year struggle with hair pulling, which began at the age of 12, and how shame has shaped her experience. Despite decades of studying the brain, it wasn’t until recently that Clare combined her expertise with her lived experience, becoming a le...2025-02-011h 11

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & AnxietyPSP 387: How to Address Picking and Pulling Behaviors with Aneela IdnaniIt is not uncommon for kids with anxiety or OCD to also have issues with picking their skin or pulling their hair. These behaviors are classified as BFRBs, body-focused, repetitive behaviors. Although BFRBs are a common comorbid condition to anxiety and OCD, it is a separate disorder with its own set of therapy approaches. In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast, we celebrate BFRB week by having one of my favorite people on, Aneela Idnani from Habitaware. Aneela has struggled with trichotillomania her whole life. She took her pain and turned it into purpose; helping other people with BFR...2024-10-0852 min

Untapped Confidence27: 5 Steps to heal a BFRB for goodThe path to healing from a body-focused repetitive behaviour has been vague and full of guesswork...Until now!Raffaela presents the 5 steps (or areas of focus) that will guarantee you move forward in your healing. They're based on science, personal experience, and a keen observation of what has worked for her clients and the BFRB community at large.This episode is not to be missed!Mentioned resources:Norse OrganicsStrength | The Roadmap to Healing from Chronic Skin Picking 2024-09-2427 min

Untapped Confidence21: How your relationships might be perpetuating your BFRBThis is a deep, raw episode about how unhealthy and toxic dynamics within our relationships can make recovery from a BFRB* impossible...Unless we're willing to do what it takes to empower ourselves to change and build healthy connections within ourselves and those around us!Raffaela shares a very personal story about her own relationship and how this played are large role in her recovery from chronic skin picking.Feel grounded, inspired, and deeply moved by this powerful eposide. *BFRB: Body Focused Repetetive Behaviour 2024-08-0636 min

Untapped Confidence19: How to overcome perfectionismPerfectionism plays quite a significant role in your healing journey from your BFRB*.If we don't learn how to overcome our perfectionistic ways then it's going to be very hard for us to release the need to engage in self-destructive behaviours like chronic skin picking, hair pulling, and nail biting.In this episode we look at WHERE perfectionism comes from, what it has to do with your BFRB, and one unbelievably simple yet powerful exercise you can do to help yourself break free from perfectionism so that you can thrive.*BFRB - Body...2024-07-2329 min

Think Act Be PodcastEp. 232: Dr. Marla Deibler — Hope for Healing from Hair Pulling, Skin Picking, and Other Body-Focused Repetitive BehaviorsMy guest this week is Dr. Marla Deibler, a clinical psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety. We discussed her excellent new book, The BFRB Recovery Workbook (affiliate link). Check out the publisher’s website where you can download many free worksheets and resources. Topics we discussed included: When a body-focused repetitive behavior becomes a diagnosable disorder Common physical consequences of BFRBs Behaviors associated with the hair-pulling of trichotillomania, a type of BFRB The buildup of hair in the digestive system (trichobezoar) from ingesting hair What makes BFRBs so hard to stop The rewarding feeling that often accompa...2024-07-1034 min

Untapped Confidence15: How to build unshakeable boundaries to break free from your BFRBThis episode is for those of us who struggle to say "no"...Those of us who feel over-committed to others and under-committed to themselves...Who feel like their life is chaotic and overwhelming...If you're about ready to "put your foot down" and make some changes then listen-in to this episode!Raffaela shares how incredibly essential strong boundaries are if you want to break free from a BFRB* PLUS she shares a simple yet deeply impactful strategy to identify WHERE you need boundaries and WHAT that boundary should look like.2024-06-2542 min

Асоциальный педагогПсихология аутоагрессии. Как справиться с селф-хармом и bfrb? / Дима НедилькоСаша Шувалов и Дима Недилько разговаривают об аутоагрессии. Разбираемся с тем, что это такое и как ответы на стресс связан с этими явлениями. Аутоагрессия включает в себя: суицидальное поведение, селф-харм и bfrb. Мы подробно поделились как рабоают экзистенциальные и поведенческие подходы с этими проблемами. Канал Саши: https://t.me/socialpedagogyКанал Димы: https://t.me/psychologyofautoaggressionТайм-коды:01:06 - Гость представляется02:31 - Понятие Аутоагрессии и путаница вокруг этого03:43 - Виды аутоагрессии - Суицидальное поведение и интенции06:51 - Селф-харм, самоповреждения10:44 - BFRB16:26 - Споры о том, что считать аутоагрессией, а что нет.19:27 - Как связаны стресс и селф-харм. Модель саморегуляции23:00 - Как связаны BFRB и стресс26:30 - Как клиенты описывают ощущения предшествующие селф-харму28:30 - Наблюдения о связи стресса и bfrb у клиентов30:03 - Немного про диссоциацию и селфхарм33:00 - Селфхарм заразен. Рассказываю байки из школьной работы34:50 - Модель перенаправления агрессии37:04 - Как экзистенциальная психотерапия работает с аутоагрессией. Кейс от Элизабет Лукас про униженного моряка.45:31 - Саша рассказывает как поведенчески ориентированные психотерапевты работают с селфхармом.50:15 - Техника "Если, то..." для помощи селфхармерам51:58 - О лечении BFRB с помощью тренинга замены привычек54:53 - Что дает работа с психологом? Делимся результатами клиентов58:31 - Что делать родителям, если они заметили у ребенка самоповреждения?2024-06-181h 06

Untapped Confidence14: Preventing RelapseWARNING: If you're looking for a "quick fix" this episode is not for you.Let's be real, if preventing falling into yet another picking, pulling, or biting session were easy... this episode wouldn't be necessary.If we could "just stop" we would.Most information and support you'll find on managing and healing from a BFRB are simply a collection of creative ways to AVOID your BFRB which only works for so long... until we snap and relapse back into the behaviour we have been avoiding.There's a far more effective path...2024-06-1826 min

Untapped Confidence10: How to replace a BFRBOdds are you've probably already tried replacing skin picking, hair pulling, or nail biting with something else, or you've at least been thinking about it. There's a reason why it never really works how we'd like it to. Find out why in this episode!Shift your perspective on what it means to "replace" a BFRB* and learn 3 unconventional yet highly effective methods to help you do so.* Body Focused Repetitive Behaviour 2024-05-2124 min

Untapped Confidence6: How to help a child with a body focused repetitive behaviour (BFRB)Does your child chronically pick their skin or pull out their hair?Are you a dedicated parent who wants to learn how to best support them in healing and leaving this self-destructive behavior behind? (Probably, or you wouldn't be reading this)Then this is the episode for you!Listen in and learn what you should and SHOULDN'T do and the KEY factors in helping your child heal from a BFRB. It's more instinctual than you think.Join my FREE online program for chronic skin picking - The Cold Turkey Challenge!Y...2024-04-2325 min

Untapped Confidence1: How understanding the origins of your BFRB will help you to transform your life*BFRB = Body Focused Repetitive Behaviour**AKA = chronic skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting, and cheek biting*Questions people with a BFRB ask themselves...WHY did I develop this disorder?WHY can't I "just stop"??WHERE do I start with healing???All these questions can be answered by understanding the origins of your BFRB.With this knowledge, we can cultivate curiosity, compassion, and understanding for OURSELVES, which is the FUEL we need to truly make progress!It will transform your life.2024-03-0434 min

BFRB.care: Alles rund um Skin Picking, Trichotillomanie und Co.#43 Wenn Deine Kraft gerade nicht ausreicht, um gegen die BFRBs zu kämpfen In dieser Folge geht es um eine wichtige Frage, die Menschen mit BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviors; z.B. Skin Picking, Haareausreißen, Nägelkauen) oft beschäftigt: Was, wenn ich im Alltag keine Kraft habe, um gegen meine BFRBs anzugehen? Ich spreche in der Folge darüber, warum es wichtig ist, sich bewusst zu machen, dass unsere Kräfte begrenzt sind und was das für den Umgang mit BFRBs bedeutet. Es geht u.a. um Selbstvorwürfe, Prioritäten, Herausforderungen im Alltag und um die Frage, wie man bei all für sich selbst da sein und am Thema BFR...2024-02-1824 min $You\'re Not Alone | OCD Help$ You're Not Alone | OCD Help#79: Tamara Harrison, Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS — Demystifying And Living With Body-Focused Repetitive BehaviorsTamara Harrison is a counselor based in Seattle, Washington. Her specialty in treating patients lies in OCD, Anxiety, and Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB's). She utilizes Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) in treating patients suffering from OCD, and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for patients with BFRB's. Tamara takes on a warm, understanding, & empathetic approach based on proven techniques to treat her patients. In this episode we talk about: ◾️ Understanding Body-focused repetitive behaviors and its relation to mental health ◾️ Treating BFRB's with Habit Reversal Training ◾️ Identifying whether or not your movements are BFRB's Find Tamara here:2024-02-0746 min

Trich Talks!TRICH TALKS: TASH WILSONTash Wilson from @bfrb.uk.ireland is a BFRB advocate, support group leader, and much more! Tash lives with multiple BFRBs and dedicates her time to spreading awareness and supporting others in the community. At first, perfectionism was ruling her world but after much introspection, Tash realized that the real cure is kindness. You can find Tash at @bfrb.uk.ireland on Instagram and https://www.bfrbukireland.com/ – This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. If you follow me on social media you have seen me with my Keen2 in lilac. I lo...2024-01-1735 min

BFRB.care: Alles rund um Skin Picking, Trichotillomanie und Co.#42 Rückblick auf die BFRB Tage 2023 mit Tina und Jacqueline In dieser Folge sind Tina von TinasTrichkiste und Jacqueline (Blog: Mein Leben mit Skin Picking) zu Gast und wir tauchen noch einmal gemeinsam in die BFRB Tage ein. Wir geben Euch darin einen Überblick über die BFRB Tage und sprechen vor allem auch darüber, wie es sich angefühlt hat, vor Ort zu sein und all die Vorträge, Workshops und vor allem Begegnungen live zu erleben. Tina (@tinastrichkiste) und Jacqueline (@jacqueline.sknpckng) berichten über ihre ganz persönlichen Highlights und erzählen, welche Gefühle am Wochenende der BFRB Tage mit an Bord waren und was sie mit nach...2023-12-111h 33

OCD Family PodcastS2E65: OCRD Series II, Part I: Talking Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) with Ruth Golomb, LCPCJoin your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Ruth Golomb, M.Ed., LCPC, BFRB and OCD Specialist, to our family table for Part I of our 2nd Annual OCD-Related Disorder (OCRD) Series! Ruth is an accomplished author, practitioner, and she serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for the TLC Foundation for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors. And today we're talking all about what BFRB's are, approaches to treatment, and how they impact the fam and loved ones of OCRD warriors. So join the conversation! Because not only is there a lot of helpful learning, but...2023-11-031h 48

Trich Talks!TRICH TALKS: JASON YUJason @fidgetpodcast is a BFRB and ADHD coach, podcast host, and BFRB advocate. Jason found his way into counseling after leaving his civil engineering career and overcoming a decade of shame and anxiety with his own compulsive skin-picking. Jason offers virtual BFRB and ADHD workshops and support groups. To learn more, you can listen to Fidget, his podcast about his BFRB journey here: https://fidgetpodcast.com/2023-10-2538 min

Trich Talks!TRICH TALKS: HEIDI CUNNINGHAM PART 1Heidi @thelifeofatrichster is a BFRB advocate who recently celebrated three years of being pull-free. Heidi documents her recovery journey on both Instagram and Tiktok. She uses social media to spread awareness and give a voice to those in the BFRB community who are too afraid to share their story.2023-10-1828 min

Stuff You Wish You Learned in Grad School with Jennifer Agee, LCPCSeason 2 Episode 16: Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors featuring Dr. Laura ChackesDr. Laura Chackes, Psy. D. explains what therapists need to understand about treating Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB’s). The most common BFRB’s being Trichotillomania, aka hair pulling, and Excoriation, aka skin picking.Laura Chackes, founder and owner of The Center for Mindfulness & CBT in St. Louis, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with OCD and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). Dr. Chackes is a leading expert in the treatment of BFRBs such as skin picking and hair pulling. She has been running treatment groups for children, adolescents, and adults in S...2023-09-1324 min

BFRB.care: Alles rund um Skin Picking, Trichotillomanie und Co.#41 Interview mit Klara Hanstein: Wie kann ich mit meiner Angst umgehen? In dieser Episode ist Klara Hanstein zu Gast im Podcast. Klara ist klinische Psychologin und systemische Psychotherapeutin in Österreich und widmet sich in ihrem Instagramkanal dem Thema Angst in all seinen Facetten. In unserem Gespräch berichtet Klara von ihren Erfahrungen mit ihrer Angststörung (u.a. Agoraphobie), Panikattacken und davon, wie sie ihren eigenen Weg durch die Angst hindurch gefunden hat. Sie erzählt u.a. davon, wie sie es geschafft hat, wieder Situationen aufzusuchen, die sie zuvor aus Angst gemieden hatte, wie sie mit innerer Anspannung und auch mit Grübelgedanken umgeht. Dabei ziehen wir gemeinsam immer wiede...2023-09-041h 34

The Treatment Room131. The serious side of skin picking + how estheticians can help.Welcome to The Treatment Room! I'm Tessa, a licensed esthetician, acne specialist, nutrition coach and skincare brand founder. Trigger warning: this episode does contain discussion around the sensitive topic of skin picking. Today I'm shedding light on skin picking as a disorder, providing resources for professional help, and my tips for skincare as an acne specialist. Let's end isolation and shame for people experiencing skin picking associated behaviors. We talk: - what is skin picking? (excoriation disorder) - why do we do it - treatment options - how to limit picking - what to do if you pick - how...2023-09-0243 min

BFRB.care: Alles rund um Skin Picking, Trichotillomanie und Co.#40 Meditation: Mitgefühl und Dankbarkeit für Deinen Körper In dieser Folge erwartet Dich eine kleine Meditation, die dazu gedacht ist, Dir einen Moment der Ruhe zu schenken und Dir vielleicht dabei hilft, ein wenig Mitgefühl und Dankbarkeit für Deinen Körper zu entwickeln. Ich wünsche Dir viel Freude dabei! Wenn Du diesen Podcast gerne unterstützen möchtest - hier findest Du die BFRB.care Kaffeekasse: https://ko-fi.com/bfrbcare (Falls Dir das lieber ist: Du kannst natürlich auch einfach direkt via Paypal an (bfrb.care(at)gmail.com) überweisen.) Weitere Infos zu Skin Picking bzw. Dermatillomanie, Trichotillomanie, Nägelkauen...2023-07-1015 min

Haarweisheiten. Der Podcast.#48 BFRB: TrichotillomanieInterview mit Haarexpertin und Psychologin Linda Hollatz Linda hat ihr Leben schon das Thema "Haare" im Fokus. Zum einen, weil es ihre eigene Wunde war, und zum anderen weil es sie schon immer fasziniert. Derzeit promoviert Linda zum Thema "Trichotillomanie": Menschen reißen sich dabei die Haare aus. Das kann an ganz unterschiedlichen Stellen (Körperbehaarung, Wimpern oder an der Kopfhaut) auftreten. Die Erkrankung gehört zu den Zwangsspektrumsstörungen ist oft mit viel Scham verbunden, denn ist keine Gewohnheit, die du mal eben ablegen kannst. Die Ursachen der BFRB's: repetitive körperbezogene Verhaltensweisen (Body focused repetitive behav...2023-06-1849 min

BFRB.care: Alles rund um Skin Picking, Trichotillomanie und Co.#39 Tipps für eine bessere Beziehung zu Deinem Körper In dieser Folge geht es um eine der wichtigsten Beziehungen in unserem Leben: Um die Beziehung zu unserem eigenen Körper. Dabei spreche ich u.a. darüber, wie eine gute Beziehung aussehen kann und welche Herausforderung BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviors; z.B. Skin Picking, Haareausreißen, Nägelkauen) dabei darstellen. Außerdem gibt es einige Tipps und Impulse, für ein wenig mehr Aufmerksamkeit und Wertschätzung für den eigenen Körper im Alltag. Instagram-Accounts zum Thema Bodypositivity: @izzierodgers @thiscurveywayonly @mikzazon Wenn Du diesen Podcast gerne unterstützen möchtest - hier findest Du die BFRB...2023-06-1226 min

BFRB.care: Alles rund um Skin Picking, Trichotillomanie und Co.#38 Die eigenen Werte kennen: Was jenseits Deiner BFRBs im Leben zählt In dieser Folge geht es um die großen Fragen im Leben: Was ist mir wirklich wichtig? Nach welchen Werten will ich leben und wie will ich meinen Alltag gestalten? Und wo will ich eigentlich hin (außer einfach nur weg von den BFRBs)? Es geht darum, welche Rolle all diese Fragen spielen und warum es so wichtig ist, damit ein Gegengewicht zu den BFRBs und allen möglichen Schwierigkeiten im Leben zu schaffen. Und natürlich erwarten Dich in der Folge auch einige Tipps und Ideen, wie Du Dich mit Deinen Werten beschäftigen kannst. Wen...2023-05-1527 min

ADHD Experts Podcast453- BFRB (Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors) + ADHD: Helping Your Child with Hair Pulling and Skin Picking Though BFRBs are relatively common, people struggling with them often feel ashamed and misunderstood. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D., shares current best practice treatment approaches, and how caregivers can lovingly support a child with a BFRB.2023-05-131h 02 $Let\'s Relieve Regret Podcast$ Let's Relieve Regret PodcastIn the 90s; Sunscreen was Not CoolSend us a text>>>> Click here for your FREE PASS to Victoria's Letting Go Class! Welcome back everyone! Both of us are feeling energized by being outside again!! This is a super fun episode. If you were a teenager in the 90s you will likely laugh a few times and nod your head more than once! During the check-in; Victoria tells us all about how much Spring Cleaning she has been up to. She calls it Spring Clearing. Shadoe is really upbeat because she had just...2023-05-0951 min