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OCD Insights

Samantha Bray, LCSW

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led OCD mental health show hosted by a licensed OCD specialist, with external guests primarily sharing lived experience, advocacy, or specialized expertise in OCD recovery. Credible pitches include OCD advocates, authors, coaches, clinicians, and educators with firsthand experience or focused knowledge—particularly around treatment-resistant OCD, scrupulosity, and recovery; booking difficulty is low to medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 10

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 159 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

sam@samanthabray.us

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Host

Samantha Bray, LCSW - Licensed therapist and OCD specialist focused on helping people understand OCD and pursue recovery with compassion and clarity.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Lived experience of OCD paired with advocacy, authorship, education, coaching, or a relevant public platform; specialized clinicians and professionals with focused expertise in OCD may also fit.
Required Achievements:  
Published a book or developed educational resources, Built an advocacy, coaching, or educational platform, Established expertise in an OCD subtype or recovery approach, Advanced academic or professional training relevant to OCD, mental health, or theology

Recent Guest Discussions

Renee Zukin - Late-diagnosed OCD, Intrusive Thoughts, Distinguishing Discernment From Compulsive Bargaining, Resilience, Shame, And Recovery.

Carl - Treatment-resistant OCD, ERP, ACT Values Work, Mindfulness, Medication, Partner Support, And His Self-developed Ultimate 8 Recovery Framework.

Jaimie Eckert - Religious OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Faith And Recovery, Spiritual Coaching Alongside Clinical Treatment, And Compulsive Confession And Evangelism.

Recent Topics

Ocd, Exposure Therapy, Mental Health, Anxiety, Christianity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
OCD Insights
:

Trauma And OCD: Relearning Safety, Prayer, And Learning From Mentors

October 13, 2026

Episode 9 | OCD Insights™ At 14, a prescription changed who Ben Nelson was. He talks about trauma and OCD, relearning safety, and prayer that stopped being a compulsion. For anyone whose OCD is tangled up with trauma, shame, or the fear of not being loved, and anyone curious about where prayer fits. Work with Samantha | All Episodes Content Note This episode includes an open, educational discussion of medication misuse, addiction, childhood emotional trauma, and a brief mention of past suicid...

Living With A Spouse Who Has OCD: Twenty Years, Two Ants, And The Long Road Back

September 15, 2026

For years Dr. Sunil Punjabi told himself his wife just liked a clean house. Then two ants on a Diwali morning showed him it was something much different: postpartum OCD. For the partner standing next to OCD, tired and quietly resentful, and for the person with OCD who sees it happening. Work with Samantha | All Episodes | Unshackle | His books Episode 8 | OCD Insights About Dr. Sunil Nandlal Punjabi When his wife was diagnosed with postpartum OCD, Dr. Punjabi set out to understand it. Finding...

Every Day, I'm Brave: Renee Zukin On Doing The Hard Thing Even When You Are Afraid

September 02, 2026

Intrusive thoughts told Renee Zukin lies for decades before anyone named them OCD. She was diagnosed in her thirties, and built a life she loves anyway. For anyone told to trust their gut when their gut is the loudest part of the alarm. Every Day, I'm Brave: https://www.everydayimbrave.com | Work with Samantha: https://www.ocdinsights.com/workwithme | All Episodes: https://www.ocdinsights.com/podcast Episode 7 | OCD Insights About Renee Zukin Renee Zukin is an author, educator, and coach with...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
OCD Insights
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How do I get in touch with OCD Insights?

OCD Insights is hosted by Samantha Bray, LCSW. Its publicly listed email is sam@samanthabray.us. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for OCD Insights?

The publicly listed email for OCD Insights: sam@samanthabray.us.

How many listeners does OCD Insights have?

Podseeker estimates OCD Insights reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for OCD Insights?

OCD Insights typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Lived experience of OCD paired with advocacy, authorship, education, coaching, or a relevant public platform; specialized clinicians and professionals with focused expertise in OCD may also fit. Common among recent guests: Published a book or developed educational resources; Built an advocacy, coaching, or educational platform; Established expertise in an OCD subtype or recovery approach. Recent guests include Renee Zukin, Carl, and Jaimie Eckert.

How hard is it to get booked on OCD Insights?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does OCD Insights cover?

Recent episodes cover Ocd, Exposure Therapy, Mental Health, Anxiety, and Christianity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

sam@samanthabray.us

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