DiscoverThe OCD StoriesStory: Braden Smith (Religious OCD, ERP, NFL, psychedelics) (#493)
Story: Braden Smith (Religious OCD, ERP, NFL, psychedelics) (#493)

Story: Braden Smith (Religious OCD, ERP, NFL, psychedelics) (#493)

Update: 2025-07-06
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In episode 493 I chat with Braden Smith who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us. Braden is a offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL).

We discuss his OCD story, religious scrupulosity OCD, how OCD affected his professional career as an NFL athlete, how OCD focused on his faith, using psychedelic treatments, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), rumination and compulsive prayer, going to an intensive outpatient treatment, how he now challenges his OCD, how Braden uses humour, real event OCD, and much more. Hope it helps.   

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/braden-493

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Story: Braden Smith (Religious OCD, ERP, NFL, psychedelics) (#493)

Story: Braden Smith (Religious OCD, ERP, NFL, psychedelics) (#493)