The 500th episode. Musings and reflections from a Welsh mountain range.

The OCD Stories

Stuart

Bdd, Health & Fitness, Recovery, Hocd, Cocd, Rocd, Bodydysmorphicdisorder, Ocd, Anxiety, Obsessivecompulsivedisorder, Mental Health, Help, Mentalhealth, Depression, Advice

4.8 • 873 Ratings

🗓️ 24 August 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

In episode 500 I, Stuart Ralph, reflect on my journey with The OCD Stories podcast over the last nearly 10 years. To do this I took a hike in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales, UK.

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0:00.0	You're listening to The OCD Stories podcast, hosted by me, Stuart Ralph.
0:05.5	The OCD Stories is a podcast dedicated to raising awareness and understanding around obsessive,
0:11.1	compulsive symptoms. I do this for interviewing inspired therapists, psychologists, and people
0:16.8	who have experienced OCD. Welcome to the OCD Stories.
0:24.5	Hello and welcome to episode 500 of the OCD. Welcome to the OCD Stories. Hello and welcome to episode 500 of of the OCD Stories podcast. My name is Nami Ralph. I'm Stuart's wife. I'm doing the introduction today
0:30.6	because unfortunately Stuart has a sore throat. So here I am doing it on his behalf.
0:36.4	Episode 500, what a milestone.
0:38.8	I remember when he first began the podcast, which will be 10 years ago later this year.
0:45.2	And he's released an episode every Sunday over these 10 years, every Sunday.
0:51.2	I've honestly never known such discipline.
0:53.8	It's been very inspiring to witness his journey
0:56.8	and the milestone of reaching episode 500 is truly amazing. We're unbelievably proud of him.
1:05.4	So if episode 500 Stewart decided to mark the occasion by doing something different and recorded this
1:11.6	master's episode while hiking in the Breck and Beacons National Park in Wales. On the hike, he reflects
1:18.1	on his and the podcast journey, speaking directly to you all. He gets a bit panty at times,
1:25.0	as you can imagine, being on a hike and climbing a couple of mountains,
1:28.2	so he senses apologies from that.
1:30.9	Time lapses are marked by running water.
1:34.1	And here is a pre-recorded advert, Buster, about the podcast's partner, NoCD.
1:39.3	And thanks to our podcast Partners, NoCD?
1:42.3	If OCD is interfering with your life, no CD can help.
1:46.3	They're licensed therapists, specialise in exposure and response prevention therapy,
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