• Daniel Gokey on Past Trauma & His Battle with Scrupulous OCD (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Mar 31 2025
  • Length: 50 mins
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Daniel Gokey on Past Trauma & His Battle with Scrupulous OCD (EXCLUSIVE)

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  • In this powerful episode, singer and former American Idol finalist Daniel Gokey reveals what he calls his “deep, dark secret”—scrupulous OCD. For the first time publicly, he shares how obsessive religious thoughts convinced him he was beyond forgiveness. Dr. Amen explains this misunderstood OCD subtype and how Gokey’s brain scans uncovered the root of his terrifying thoughts—and helped chart a path to overcoming scrupulosity.

    00:00 Intro

    01:17 Sponsor

    02:26 Daniel/Scrupulous OCD

    05:22 OCD and Sin

    08:36 Fear of Damnation

    12:41 Compulsive Behaviors

    16:14 Thought Discipline

    20:40 The Concept of “Normal”

    22:10 Medication & Supplements

    23:55 Trauma

    26:59 First Wife’s Death

    30:16 ADD

    31:21 The 4 Circles

    37:56 Daniel’s SPECT Scan (Surface)

    39:55 Daniel’s SPECT Scan (Active Interior)

    44:47 Improving Daniel’s Brain

    48:23 Sponsor

    49:49 Wrap Up
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