OCD: Stories about obsessive compulsive disorder

OCD: Stories about obsessive compulsive disorder

Published: October 17, 2025

Duration: 26:53

In honor of OCD Awareness Week, this episode features two deeply personal stories about living with obsessive compulsive disorder.

Part 1: For Hannah Hedelius, a classmate’s hiccups trigger an overwhelming reaction she can’t hold back.

Part 2: As a graduate student, Rachel Hostetler begins to realize that her intrusive thoughts may be more than just regular stress.

Hannah Hedelius was born and raised in Idaho. She received her Bachelors of Psychology from Boise State University and is currently working on her Masters in Biomolecular Sciences. Hannah plans to attend medical school where she will...