Get to know OCD16 Jan 2025

She Wrote A Song About Her OCD Experience

Nicole Sophia didn’t just write about her OCD — she gave it a name, a voice, and a melody. On this episode of Get to know OCD podcast, she opens up about Samantha, the song and music video that capture the relentless, looping thoughts that have followed her since childhood. From sleepless nights to second-guessing every lyric, she shares how OCD has shaped both her struggles and her songwriting.

In this candid conversation, Nicole reflects on the push and pull between her art and her OCD—the way perfectionism nearly silenced her and how songwriting helped her take control. She shares the fears, compulsions, and inner battles that fueled Samantha and what it means to finally tell her story out loud. With host Patrick McGrath, she explores the power of naming OCD, the myths that still surround it, and why vulnerability in music can be a lifeline for those who feel alone in their struggles.

Struggling with OCD doesn’t have to be a solo battle. Connect with a specialized therapist who understands what you’re going through and start taking back control. Get started today at https://learn.nocd.com/podcast

Chapters
0:00 Intro

2:16 Nicole’s background

4:21 “I have a little OCD too”

8:53 Where Nicole’s music journey begun

12:17 When and how OCD started to affect Nicole’s life

15:48 OCD interfered with Nicole’s love of music

20:19 Nicole’s song about OCD

26:51 Listen to Nicole’s song

30:17 The thought of “what if?”

32:16 Intrusive thoughts throughout the day

36:06 OCD lies about being perfect

38:49 ERP for mental compulsions

41:34 Healing power of art

45:55 Why Nicole named her OCD Samantha

48:21 Nicole’s takeaway message

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