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KOR Results OCD & Anxiety Specialist

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OCD Whisperer Podcast host

OCD Self Help: www.korresults.com Psychotherapist I Coach I Trainer

02/25/2026

🧠OCD tries to convince you that the "storm" is the only thing that exists.
But you are the stable context in which those thoughts show up.
When you zoom out and realize you are the observer, the thoughts lose their power to define you.

02/24/2026

Present moment awareness isn't about clearing your head—it's about anchoring your body.
If closing your eyes feels threatening, keep them open and find five things you can see right now.

02/23/2026

💭Don't turn mindfulness into another compulsion.
You don't have to be "perfectly present" to be recovering.
Just notice the wander, acknowledge the OCD, and pivot back to what's right in front of you.

02/20/2026

How can you stay present when your brain is screaming with OCD? 🧠

In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Marisa Mazza, PsyD. Together, they explore the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) concepts of Self-as-Context and Present Moment Awareness—and how to apply them even when anxiety feels overwhelming.

Dr. Mazza opens up about:
• Why "being present" feels threatening or impossible when you have OCD
• The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise and how to use tactile sensations to anchor yourself
• The concept of the "Observer Self" (Self-as-Context) and why you are the sky, not the weather
• How to build a tolerance for uncomfortable internal experiences without fighting them

Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone, this episode offers practical tools, grounding strategies, and a path toward living a full, present life.

📲 About Marisa Mazza (guest):
• PsyD, a faculty member of the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute, author of The ACT Workbook for OCD
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmazza/
• Web Page: https://www.choicetherapy.net/team

✂️ TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00] – The "Being Present" Trap: Why Mindfulness Feels Scary
[02:16] – The Goal of ACT: You Don’t Have to be Perfect
[03:12] – The 5-4-3-2-1 Reset: Grounding Your Physical Body
[03:35] – Tactile vs. Internal: What to do when "Feeling" is Overwhelming
[06:32] – Micro-Mindfulness: Success in Just 30 Seconds
[10:23] – Sky vs. Weather: Why Your Thoughts Aren't "The Truth"
[11:29] – Zooming Out: You Are More Than Your Intrusive Thoughts
[14:52] – The Tennis Match Metaphor: Stop Swinging at Every Thought
[16:32] – Real-Life Application: Staying Present Mid-Trigger
[18:32] – From Fusion to Freedom: Reclaiming Your Power to Choose

✅ Free Resources & Links

🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM
📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB
🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/
✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/

📲 Stay Connected

Facebook: www.facebook.com/korresults
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/
Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults
Website: www.korresults.com/

📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com

✅ About OCD Whisperer
Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy.

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02/18/2026

Ever feel like a "bad person" even after you've logically debunked the thought?
That's the Shadow Residue.
It's just your nervous system catching up to your logic.
You don't need to fix the feeling; you just need to outlast it.

02/16/2026

💡Friendly reminder: Rumination is a compulsion, not a solution.
If you're trying to find the "perfect" answer to an intrusive thought, you're just feeding the loop.
The only way out is to stop the search for the answer.

02/13/2026

Can You Really Accept a Thought You Hate? 🧠

In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Marisa Mazza, a psychologist and expert in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). Together, they explore the "how-to" of diffusion and acceptance—the tools that transform your relationship with intrusive thoughts from a battle into a peaceful coexistence.

[Dr. Mazza opens up about]:
• The Thought Machine: Why your brain is hardwired to produce automatic, often negative thoughts, and why you can't just "turn it off"
• The Velcro Effect: Understanding the evolutionary biology behind why negative thoughts stick while positive ones slide away
• Defusion Strategies: Practical ways to "unhook" from obsessions using labels, billboards, and even silly voices like Mickey Mouse
• True Acceptance: Why accepting a thought doesn't mean you like it, want it, or agree with it—it simply means you're willing to have it

By the end of this episode, you’ll realize that while you can’t control the "Thought Machine," you can absolutely control how you respond to it.

Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone, this episode offers tangible strategies and a mindset shift toward psychological flexibility.

📲 About Marisa Mazza (guest):
• PsyD, a faculty member of the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute, author of The ACT Workbook for OCD
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmazza/
• Web Page: https://www.choicetherapy.net/team

✂️ TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00] – The Cure Lie: Why thoughts are 100% automatic
[04:57] – Velcro Brain: Why your mind clings to the negative
[07:31] – The Unhooking Hack: Simple phrases to detach instantly
[08:56] – Mental Billboards: Stripping the power from intrusive thoughts
[12:31] – The OCD Compass: Your fears reveal your deepest values
[16:44] – The Acceptance Trap: Willingness vs. wanting the thought
[21:53] – Brain Labeling: Turning off the internal panic alarm
[26:07] – The 4-Step Script: How to handle a massive spike
[28:45] – Not Your Fault: Reclaiming your life from OCD

✅ Free Resources & Links

🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM
📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB
🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/
✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/

📲 Stay Connected

Facebook: www.facebook.com/korresults
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/
Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults
Website: www.korresults.com/

📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com

✅ About OCD Whisperer
Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy.

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02/11/2026

🧠It's not the thought that's the problem—it's the "sticky" reaction your brain has to it.
90% of people have the same weird, dark, or intrusive thoughts you do.
The difference? OCD turns a "glitch" into a "crisis." You aren't your thoughts.

02/10/2026

🏳️Acceptance doesn't mean liking the thought—it means stopping the fight.
When you stop trying to "solve" your intrusive thoughts, they lose their power over you.
Try this 3-step approach next time you feel stuck.

02/09/2026

🍒Your OCD is a master of cherry-picking.
It ignores the thousands of neutral thoughts you have daily but treats the "scary" ones as absolute truth.
Time to stop giving your OCD thoughts a VIP seat in your mind.

02/06/2026

🧠Is the opposite of anxiety actually trust?

In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Marisa Mazza, PsyD, a faculty member of the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute and author of The ACT Workbook for OCD. Together, they explore Psychological Flexibility—the core of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—and how it integrates with ERP to help you live a "big, beautiful life" even with OCD.

Key points covered:
• Defining Psychological Flexibility: Understanding the 6 core processes of ACT (Presence, Values, Committed Action, Self-as-Context, Diffusion, and Acceptance).
• The ERP + ACT Integration: Why symptom reduction isn't always enough and how ACT addresses the "day-to-day living" aspect of recovery.
• The "Flashlight" Metaphor: Shifting your focus from internal control to values-based living.
• Slowing Down to Heal: Why we use busy-ness as a distraction and how to safely sit with the "scary" silence.

Recovery isn't just about stopping compulsions; it’s about having the flexibility to roll with life’s punches.
Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone, this episode offers a philosophical and practical roadmap for moving beyond just "getting by" to truly thriving.

📲 About Marisa Mazza (guest):
• PsyD, a faculty member of the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute, author of The ACT Workbook for OCD
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmazza/
• Web Page: https://www.choicetherapy.net/team

✂️ TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00] - The OCD Whisperer x Dr. Marisa Mazza
[03:12] - Psychological Flexibility: The "Game Changer" in Treatment
[05:26] - A New Relationship with Your "What Ifs"
[09:13] - Beyond Symptom Reduction (ACT vs. ERP)
[13:12] - The "Grief" Example: Putting Acceptance into Action
[16:32] - Why "Slowing Down" Feels So Dangerous
[22:47] - The Silent Retreat Test: Facing What We Run From
[27:26] - The Ultimate Reframe: Trust vs. Anxiety
[29:40] - Your "Itty Bitty Baby Step" for Today

✅ Free Resources & Links

🎁 Free OCD Survival Kit & Classes → www.shorturl.at/KcTxM
📖 OCD CBT Journal → www.shorturl.at/7pUxB
🌐 Website → www.korresults.com/
✍️ OCD Academy→ www.ocdacademy.thinkific.com/

📲 Stay Connected

Facebook: www.facebook.com/korresults
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/
Twitter (X): www.x.com/korresults
Website: www.korresults.com/

📩 Business Inquiries: info@theocdwhisperer.com

✅ About OCD Whisperer
Welcome to OCD Whisperer! Each episode shares tools and insights for OCD recovery, managing intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, CBT techniques, anxiety relief, and mindfulness practices. Join me for expert interviews and personal insights into overcoming OCD. Subscribe to find support, strategies, and hope for your OCD journey.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note while the host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy.

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02/04/2026

OCD thrives on urgency. It makes you feel like you must ask, must check, or must apologize right now to survive.
In our latest episode, Sarah Michelle Boes discusses how she and her husband navigated the "reassurance trap" using a Reassurance Freebie system. It's about finding the balance between supporting the person and feeding the monster. 👹

Recovery isn't a straight line. It's about:
✅ Shifting from "Reacting" to "Responding"
✅ Turning OCD from an identity into just a "part"
✅ Using your values (not your fears) as a compass

Are you a "constant apologizer" or a "checker"? Tell us in the comments! 👇

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Kristina has been in the mental health field for over a decade. She has always been drawn to working with severe, complex, and co-morbid disorders. She has significant experience working with anxiety disorders, trauma, depression, and disruptive behavior disorders.

Kristina chose to specialize in OCD & Anxiety Disorders because she is passionate about helping people break the debilitating cycle of panic and fear. She will teach you strategies to help you and your loved ones regain control of your life to get KOR Results. Kristina incorporates Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and YOUR values and strengths when delivering Cognitive Behavioral and Exposure & Response Prevention Therapy (CBT & ERP).

Kristina attends regular trainings to ensure she is up to date with the most current best practices.

Kristina’s practice KOR Results is currently providing telehealth/ virtual therapy via video calls for anyone residing in California. To see her in person, you can find her at The Gateway Institute in Oakland, CA where she is a contract therapist providing face to face therapy services for clients with higher level of needs.