Drinking Tea with Monsters: a podcast about OCD, pop-culture, and ghosts

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What did Tom Cruise do now? Stories from Hollywood and parenting OCD with Elena Fasan

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:04:00 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other less scary monsters, we share part 1 of our interview with parenting OCD expert Elena Fasan. Elena shares her personal journey living with OCD, growing up in the performing arts, and navigating the high-pressure worlds of ballet, theater, and Hollywood. We get into it all, from behind-the-scenes stories, including surprising run-ins with Tom Cruise, Oprah, and John Taylor of Duran Duran, to real talk about mental health.

Tangents

Sexy Beast (Available to rent on Youtube, Amazon Prime, AppleTV)

The Beast in Me (Netflix)

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Elena Fasan is a licensed clinical social worker who treats children, adolescents, and emerging adults diagnosed with OCD, anxiety disorders, and OC spectrum disorders. She founded and is the director of the Children’s OCD & Anxiety Collective in Los Angeles and has worked as an adjunct professor teaching child development classes. She also has lived experience with OCD, depression, and skin picking.

Parenting OCD

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And That's Why We Drink (Episode 271 on Barbro Karlén)

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The Ghost Who Solved Their Own Murder, The Reincarnation of Gucci, and OCPD Explained

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:45:00 GMT

A ghost who solved their own murder, the story of Gucci's reincarnation, and a deep dive into OCPD. This episode of Drinking Tea With Monsters blends true crime, psychology, and the paranormal in the most unsettling way.

In honor of Friday the 13th, we explore the eerie lore behind one of the unluckiest days in history, where superstition, fear, and real-life stories collide. From haunted energy to chilling coincidences, this episode leans into everything that makes Friday the 13th so iconic.

Then we deep dive into the fashion world, with the comeback of an icon, (and no, we’re not talking about The Devil Wears Prada 2). We tell you the story of Gucci's reincarnation, and we examine fashion from the iconic looks of George Costanza to the timeless classic looks of Miranda Priestly (and the ones she chooses for us).

Then, we break down the Amy Poehler of disorders (it's not like the other disorders): Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD). What it actually is, how it differs from OCD, and why it’s often misunderstood.

We finish this week’s episode with the story of Zona Heaster Shue, also known as the Greenbrier Ghost, believed to be the only ghost to help solve her own murder in court.

If you love true crime, paranormal mysteries, psychology, and a touch of dark humor, this episode is for you.

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...fashion

Max Alexander

The Devil Wears Prada 2

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Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)

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Zona Heaster Shue

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Jonathan Groff Is a “Nice Indian Boy” on Broadway, The Gut–Brain Connection, and the Gloved Ghost of Mortemer Abbey

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:29:12 GMT

In the latest episode of Drinking Tea With Monsters, Pri is back from her break!

We are totally obsessed with Broadway, Hollywood (and Bollywood) legend Jonathan Groff, star of stage, film, and television. We love him in "A Nice Indian Boy", "Frozen", "Hamilton", and we're looking forward to "Just in Time", and "As You Like It".

Then we dive into the fascinating gut–brain connection, the science behind how your digestive system communicates with your brain, influencing mood, anxiety, and feel good chemicals like serotonin. We talk about how we can manage our OCD and support our mental health via food and nutrition.

Finally, we step into the shadows of Mortemer Abbey to uncover the eerie legend of the ghosts that lurk within: white ladies, werewolves, and monks, oh my!

Pour yourself a cup of tea and join us for a conversation that moves from Broadway to biology to the paranormal, exactly the kind of strange brew you’d expect on Drinking Tea With Monsters. ☕

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

🎭 Jonathan Groff in:

Frozen (Watch it on Disney+)
Hamilton (Watch it on Disney+)
Hamilton (on Broadway)
Just in Time (on Broadway)
As You Like It (Royal Shakespeare Company)
A Nice Indian Boy (on Hulu)

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Can Diet Affect Your OCD Symptoms? (NOCD)

Diet and Nutrition Tips for Anxiety and OCD (OCD and Anxiety Centers)

Supplements that work for us (NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. Please consult your doctor before taking any new supplements.)

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👻 Mortemer Abbey

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AI and the future of tech, The neuroscience of OCD, and tech era ghosts

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:03:13 GMT

This week we welcome special guest April Grant, Resident Counselor at Authentic Connections Counseling and Founder of True North Therapy PLLC, specializing in ADHD and OCD. We get into the tech era conundrums surrounding AI. The good, the bad, and the autonomous. Then we deep dive into the neuroscience behind OCD. How is the neurodivergent brain wired? How does it work? And can we retrain it to work with us? Leela and April walk through Leela's experience living with OCD and discuss examples of the OCD brain IRL. We end this weeks episode with two spooky occurrences. One in Virginia and one in Michigan.

This week on Drinking Tea with Monsters, we’re joined by April Grant, resident counselor at Authentic Connections Counseling LLC and founder of True North Therapy PLLC, specializing in ADHD and OCD.

First, we tackle the tech-era monster on everyone’s mind: AI. Is it a revolutionary tool, an ethical dilemma, or something more autonomous than we’re ready for? We unpack the promises, the fears, and the very real questions shaping the future of technology.

Then we take a deep dive into the neuroscience of OCD. What’s actually happening in the neurodivergent brain? How is it wired differently? And most importantly, can we retrain it to work with us instead of against us? April explains the science, breaks it down for us with real-life examples of how the OCD brain shows up day-to-day, and we talk through Leela's lived experience with OCD.

And because no episode would be complete without a haunting tale, we close with two eerie encounters, one from Virginia and one from Michigan, that might make you question what energies surround us in the modern world.

Brains. Bots. Ghosts. Let’s sip. ☕️

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

🤖 the dystopian AI future

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Authentic Connections Counseling LLC

April Grant

True North Therapy PLLC

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👻 Our true life encounters.

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Back to the Future to take down AI, Punch the Monkey, Hypervigilence, and the ghostly love story of the Taj Mahal

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:58:40 GMT

In this episode of Drinking Tea with Monsters, we time travel, tackle artificial intelligence, talk anxiety, OCD, and hypervigilance, one of history’s most haunting love stories, and the world's current love for Punch the monkey.

First, we go Back to the Future to ask: if we could rewrite the timeline, would we stop the rise of AI? From sci-fi predictions to modern fears about artificial intelligence, we unpack how pop culture shaped our expectations, our paranoia, and we come up with a whole new conspiracy theory.

Then we deep dive into hypervigilance. What it is, why your nervous system won’t relax, and how the “monkey mind” keeps punching the panic button when nothing is actually on fire.

And finally, we uncover the ghostly romance behind the Taj Mahal, the tragic love story of Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, and the haunting legend surrounding the iconic white marble mausoleum in Agra, India. Is it a monument to eternal devotion, or one of history’s most beautiful ghost stories?

Pour your tea. Question the timeline. Calm your nervous system. And maybe don’t trust the robots!

Because sometimes the real monsters are the ones we build, and the ones we carry inside. ☕

Our Current Watchlist

📺 Back to the Future II (Available to buy or rent)

📺 Shrinking (Apple TV)

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

🐵 Punch the monkey

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Taj Mahal, India

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Spilling the Tea on a Puzzling Betrayal, OCD in Social Situations, and The Screaming Ghost of Loarre Castle

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:32:49 GMT

In this week’s episode of Drinking Tea with Monsters, Leela finally confronts Pri about the big puzzling betrayal and yes, we get into all of it. The girls spill the tea and break down the surprisingly competitive world of speed puzzling.

We're totally obsessed with the Dunkin' Super Bowl commercial, steeped in 90s nostalgia and we explore the link between Joe Biden and Fall Out Boy.

Then we deep dive into the overlaps between social anxiety and OCD, unpacking how OCD can impact your social life, relationships, and the way you move through the world.

And to close us out, Pri tells the chilling story of the haunting of Loarre Castle, a medieval fortress where some say the walls still echo with something terrifying.

Puzzles. Betrayal. OCD confessions. And a castle that screams. Put the kettle on, it’s about to get spooky!

Our Current Watchlist

📚Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt | 🎧Audiobook narrated by Michael Urie

📚Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley | 🎧Audiobook narrated by Marin Ireland Michael Urie

📚She Didn’t See it Coming by Shari Lapena

📚I Hope this Finds You Well by Natalie Sue

📚The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

📺Good Cop/Bad Cop (Netflix)

📺How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Netflix)

📺Derry Girls (Netflix)

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

📼Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial

💿Fall Out Boy

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Loarre Castle, Spain

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Hanging Out with Ant and Dec

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Even Disneyland isn't Disneyland: Traveling with OCD, The Cozy Winter Hibernation List of Things to Read/Watch/Listen To, and The Bells of the Frozen Post Office

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:35:06 GMT

We're back with this year's first episode of Drinking Tea with Monsters, the mental health podcast about OCD and other, less-scary monsters. This week, we’re embracing January hibernation with coziness, comfort, and conversation.

First, we share our favorite cozy winter reads, shows, and podcasts, perfect for indoor kids, introverts, and anyone building a soft seasonal reset list. If you’re looking for comforting book recommendations, binge-worthy series, or thoughtful listens, we’ve got you covered.

Then we dive into the realities of traveling with OCD. Why can trips feel overwhelming when you live with obsessive-compulsive disorder? We talk openly about travel, anxiety, OCD triggers, and the practical tools we use to make vacations more manageable.

To close, Leela shares a chilling and atmospheric winter tale: The Bells of the Frozen Post Office in Minnesota, a haunting seasonal mystery that blends folklore, history, and just a touch of the paranormal.

Grab your tea, get cozy, and join us for the first episode of the new year, part mental health podcast, part pop-culture deep dive, part paranormal storytelling.

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Michael Urie

Partners

Good Cop/Bad Cop (Watch on Netflix)

The Beast in Me (Watch on Netflix)

Grantchester (Watch on Netflix)

The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood

The Thursday Murder Club (Watch on Netflix)

Normal Gossip on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify

Glamorous Trash, Chelsea Devantez on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify

No Dating Till You’re Married by Leela Dua

Take That Documentary (Watch on Netflix)

Cars (Watch on Disney+)

Rooster, The Trailer

OCD

Traveling with OCD: The Power of Radical Acceptance (NOCD)

Five Travel Tips When Traveling with OCD (IOCDF)

Travelling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (The Travel Psychologist)

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The Bells of the Frozen Post Office (Minnesota, 1936)

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Happy Turning of the Clocks, Manifestations, Tarot, and other forms of Magical Thinking, and Ghostly New Year's Eve Traditions

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea With Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters, we’re getting ready to not care about New Years Eve. We wax poetic about why time is a construct and other things that don't matter.

Next Pri tells us about why butter is better and Leela share what she's obsessed with in comedy this week. Spoiler alert! It's a new special from Kumail Nanjiani.

Finally, we Drink Tea With Monsters and meet the whimsical ghosts of New Year's Eve.

Grab your tea, get comfy, and join us for a New Year's episode of Drinking Tea With Monsters, part mental health podcast, part holiday hang, part paranormal mystery.

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Kerrygold Cheese

Kerrygold Butter

Kumail Nanjiani's New Comedy Special, Night Thoughts (Watch it on Hulu or Disney+)

The Big Sick (Watch it on Prime Video)

Only Murders in the Building (Watch it on Hulu or Disney+)

Ray Romano

OCD

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The Ghosts of New Year's Eve

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Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas

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Hallmark Christmas Movie Quiz, No News is Good News, and the Annual Christmas Haunting of Raynham Hall

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea With Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters, we’re getting into the Christmas spirit. This is a cosy, low-key holiday episode where we take it easy on the OCD and invite you to hang out with us in a warm, festive space.

We kick things off with an unhinged recap of Leela's trip to the dentist. What kind of laughing gas are they giving out these days?

Next, things get competitive with a Hallmark Christmas movie quiz. Leela challenges Pri to decide which of eight Christmas movie titles and descriptions are real, and which are completely made up. What’s at stake? First pick of our book/movie/TV club for 2026, and other fun treats!

We also chat briefly about the news, with an important reminder that OCD is ego-dystonic.

Finally, we Drink Tea With Monsters and explore the annual Christmas haunting of Raynham Hall in Norfolk, England, uncovering what might just be the definitive proof that ghosts are real.

Grab your tea, get comfy, and join us for a Christmasy episode of Drinking Tea With Monsters, part mental health podcast, part holiday hang, part paranormal mystery.

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

The Hallmark Channel

Pizza Rolls by Totino's

Kerrygold Butter

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Raynham Hall

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Emo Christmas, understanding anxiety vs. anxious OCD, and the dramatic ghosts of the Drury Lane Theater

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:36:02 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea With Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters, we’re fully embracing our “I’m like, totally obsessed with…” era! We dive headfirst into an emo music revival, because some phases never really die. From From Under the Cork Tree to A Holiday From Real, we’re revisiting the albums that shaped our eyeliner-heavy souls, plus the song that kicked it all back into gear: “Fall For You” by Secondhand Serenade. (Yes, it still hits!)

Then we get into it about anxiety and the overlap with anxious OCD. Pri and Leela talk about their experience with anxiety and how they're working through it.

Finally, we Drink Tea with Monsters at the iconic Drury Lane Theatre in London, because sometimes monsters love a little drama!

And of course, we go on a few tangents, like Pri’s bold take that Cars is basically a Hallmark movie.

Grab your tea and join us for nostalgia, mental health tools, and the usual monster chaos!

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Emo music (now and again!). From Under the Cork Tree to a Holiday From Real, we're re-listening to it all!

The song that restarted it all...Fall For You by Secondhand Serenade

Check out @gravette.angela for more emo throwback inspiration!

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Drury Lane Theater (London, UK)

Tangent Stuff

Pri thinks Cars is like a Hallmark movie. Do you agree?

Check out Leela's other podcast, No Dating Till You're Married, an audiobook podcast. Gilmore Girls meets Crazy Rich Asians.

A Biltmore Christmas (Watch it on the Hallmark channel)

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Macys, Herald Square, NYC

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Holiday fights, pies, and aliens, A deep dive into OCD subtypes, and the Macys employees that never leave

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:15:07 GMT

Grab your favorite mug and settle in, this week’s episode of Drinking Tea With Monsters is a blend of festive chaos, OCD insight, and retail hauntings.

First, we dive headfirst into the holiday season’s most spirited traditions: family feuds, delicious pies, Hallmark Christmas movies and Pri makes an accusation that could drive the sisters apart.

From there, we shift into something more grounded, and deeply important. We get into the second part of our interview with Mary Rogers Kirby of Creating Solutions. Mary Rogers is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in anxiety, OCD, and trauma. Mary Rogers takes us on a deep dive into our Q&A follow-up to our previous discussion on OCD subtypes. We chat about religion, scrupulosity, and navigating motherhood and postpartum with OCD.

Finally, we stay true to the Thanksgiving theme by going shopping! We visit the Macy's at Herald Square and 34th street and hang out with the ghosts at the iconic department store.

Grab a brew, get cosy, and join us to Drink Tea with Monsters.

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Resident Aliens (Watch it on Peacock, Hulu, or Netflix)

Do watch: Hart of Dixie (on Amazon Prime)

Don’t watch: Virgin River (on Netflix)

Mom’s Apple Pie Company (Virginia)

Follow: @WhatNavEats On IG and TikTok

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Mary Rogers Kirby (Psychology Today)

Creating Solutions

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The curious relationship between Britney Spears and George W. Bush, OCD subtypes, and the productive ghosts of Eureka Springs

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:01:50 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monster, we kick off the episode by hearing about the canoodling of Britney Spears and Karl Rove. What? And how did that lead to a relationship between Britney Spears and George W. Bush? Grab your tea and get comfy 'cuz it’s a whole journey!

Next, we sit down with Mary Rogers Kirby of Creating Solutions. Mary Rogers is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in anxiety, OCD, and trauma. Mary Rogers takes us on a deep dive into OCD subtypes, everything from the well-known varieties like contamination fears and checking, to lesser-known themes like relationship OCD and religious scrupulosity.

Then Pri whisks us off to Arkansas for a spirited visit to the famously haunted Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, where the ghosts are surprisingly productive but they still know how to have a good time.

So pour yourself something warm, get comfortable, and join us for another delightfully chill episode of Drinking Tea with Monsters.

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Happy Birthday Britney Spears!

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Mary Rogers Kirby (Psychology Today)

Creating Solutions

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Crescent Moon Hotel, Eureka Springs

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'Tis the Season: Holiday Movies, Navigating the Season with OCD, Visiting the Winchester Mystery House

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

On this holiday episode of Drinking Tea with Monsters—the cozy-spooky podcast about OCD, anxiety, and other, less scary monsters—we’re diving into everything festive, comforting, and a little eerie.

🎬 Holiday Watchlist: Our Favorite Christmas Movies

We kick things off with the movies getting us into the holiday spirit. From unexpected Christmas classics like The Godfather to new favorites like Christmas Karma, we share what we’re watching this season and why these films always hit the spot. If you love discovering holiday movies, nostalgic comfort films, or quirky recommendations, you’re in the right place.

❄️ Living With OCD During the Holidays

Then we get real about what it’s like to navigate OCD during the holiday season. We unpack common triggers, why this time of year can feel especially overwhelming, and practical strategies to help you find joy, grounding, and peace amid the chaos. If you’re looking for mental-health support, coping tools, or solidarity, come build your holiday toolkit with us.

🏚️ Cozy-Spooky Story: The Winchester Mystery House

Leela closes the episode with a chilling but comforting tale: the Winchester Mystery House. With its endless construction, staircases to nowhere, secret rooms, and haunted history, it’s the perfect spooky story for a winter night.

So grab yourself a holiday beverage, a seasonal drink, a comforting concoction, and join us for Drinking Tea with Monsters.

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

The Merchants of Joy (Amazon Prime)

Godfather (available to watch for free on Pluto, Tubi ; with subscription on Paramount+, Hulu, and Roku)

Goodfellas (available to rent)

A Bronx Tale (available with subscription on Amazon Prime, Roku, YouTube, AMC+)

Christmas karma trailer

OCD

NOCD

How can you deal with OCD during the holidays? (NOCD)

How To Manage Holiday Season Stress (NOCD)

How to Embrace Joy while Managing OCD This Holiday Season (NOCD)

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Winchester Mystery House

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Single People Portions, Magical Thinking OCD Explained, and The Mystery of Gadsby’s Tavern

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Drinking Tea with Monsters, the cozy-spooky podcast about OCD, anxiety, and all the monsters in our minds, Leela is very aware she’s single!

We kick things off with a conversation about single life and why the world often feels built for couples instead of individuals. Le sigh.

Next, Leela shares her experience performing at an open mic hosted by the amazing community at OCD Gamechangers, highlighting why supportive spaces matter so much for people with OCD.

Then we dive into our main topic: Magical Thinking OCD, what it is, how it overlaps with other OCD subtypes, why it’s not “cute witchy whimsy,” and how it can show up as illogical but overwhelming fears and rituals. If you’ve ever wondered whether magical thinking is “a thing” in OCD, this deep dive is for you.

Pri wraps things up with a spooky history segment: the eerie tale of Room 8 at Gadsby’s Tavern, because every episode deserves a little ghostly storytelling.

So pour yourself a cup of your favorite tea, settle in, and get ready for curiosity, compassion, and a dash of spooky fun, all in very good company.

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

OCD Gamechangers

OCD

NOCD

Magical Thinking OCD (NOCD)

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Gadsby's Tavern

Tangent Stuff

Video about the Universe

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Just a couple of Ms. Rachel stans, the OCD cycle, triggers, and how to get help, and The Lonely Musician in Paris

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:05:51 GMT

On this episode of Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary, monsters, we are joined by special guest April Grant, Resident Counselor at Authentic Connections Counseling and Founder of True North Therapy PLLC, specializing in ADHD and OCD.

April joins us as we talk about what we’re totally obsessed with this week, the one and only Ms. Rachel, beloved children’s entertainer, advocate, and all-around beacon of positivity.

Then April walks us through the ins and outs of the OCD cycle, helps us unpack triggers, and shares thoughtful strategies for responding in both the short and long term.

Finally, Leela whisks us away to Paris, summer of 1925, for a haunting tale: The Lonely Musician.

So grab your favorite mug, settle in, and get ready to get curious, a little spooky, and maybe even a touch terrified, all in good company.

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Ms. Rachel

You can find Ms. Rachel for grown up videos on socials:

TikTok @msrachelforlittles
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/msrachelforlittles
Instagram @msrachelforlittles
YouTube

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April Grant

Authentic Connections Counseling (Ashburn, VA) - check out their monthly free webinars

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The Lonely Musician

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The relationship between OCD and ADHD: Are they connected?

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Did Avril Lavigne die in 2003? Hidden compulsions in OCD. And the ghost in the well at Himeji Castle.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:16:55 GMT

On this episode of Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary, monsters, Pri and Leela take an unexpected plunge into…the world of pants. Don’t ask why. No one really knows.

From there, things only get weirder as we uncover the truth behind one of pop culture’s wildest conspiracy theories: Did Avril Lavigne actually die in 2003 and get replaced by her look-alike, Melissa? We debate pop-punk’s legacy, millennial nostalgia, and whether the emo revival train ever actually stopped at the station. Along the way, we compare Avril’s story to similar mysteries surrounding Paul McCartney, Marilyn Monroe, and even Elvis.

Next, we explore the hidden side of OCD, the invisible compulsions that live inside the mind. From ruminating and reviewing to reassurance-seeking and avoidance, we unpack how mental rituals can be just as powerful (and exhausting) as the ones you can see.

And, of course, we drink tea with monsters. This week’s haunting guest: the ghosts of Himeji Castle, perched high on Mount Himeyama in Japan, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a chilling past.

Grab your favorite mug and tune in, it’s time to get curious, a little spooky, and maybe even a bit terrified this season.

Tangent Stuff

Stay at home daughter: @daphnimarina

Kerrygold: Still the best cheese

Authentic Connections

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Avril Esta Morta

OCD

The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

OCD Mental Compulsions: When OCD is hidden (NOCD)

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Himeji Castle

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The Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic

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The Halloween Episode: Everybody Scream, Nobody Wants This, and other thoughts from people living with OCD

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary, monsters, we are very lucky to have special guests Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman, two folklorists and BFFs who run The Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic, a (mostly) online school dedicated to helping people re-enchant their lives through folklore and fairy tales.

Together, we deep dive into the things we're totally obsessed with, from Florence and the Machine's upcoming album, Everybody Scream, to the latest season of the Netflix rom-com starring Adam Brody and Kristin Bell, Nobody Wants This, to the what's new in Hallmark Halloween and Christmas fare, Haul Out the Halloween starring Lacey Chabert and the cast of Halloweentown.

Brittany shares her lived experience of growing up with OCD, what triggered the onset, how she got help, and the tools she uses to manage it day to day. She shares how Sara has supported her and the co-founders talk about working together to highlight their individual skills.

Then we drink tea with fairytale monsters, when Sara and Brittany treat us to a fantastic fairytale, The Boy Who Went Forth To Learn About Fear.

Tune in to be truly terrified this spooky season.

LINKS TO STUFF

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Everybody Scream by Florence and the Machine - out October 31, pre-order now!

Nobody Wants This (Netflix)

Haul Out the Halloween (Hallmark)

OCD

The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

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Pre-order Fairylore by Brittany Warman and Sara Cleto

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Living With Someone Who Has OCD. Guidelines for Family Members (IOCDF)

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We love Roy Kent, How to Support Someone with OCD, and the Thrifted Haunting of Belcourt Castle

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:13:00 GMT

On this episode of Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary, monsters, Pri dives deep into the world of Roy Kent, aka Brett Goldstein in Ted Lasso. We explore Brett's earlier work like SuperBob (celebrating its 10th anniversary) and his newest project, All of Us.

Next, Pri shares her journey supporting a loved one with OCD. The girls discuss what's worked for them and what they've learned along the way. What shouldn't you say to someone with OCD? Why you have to take care of your own mental health while being a supporter? And what are the best ways to support someone in a flair?

Finally, Leela brings the chills with the ghostly tale of Belcourt Castle in Rhode Island, from its opulent Gilded Age roots to its haunted, thrifted antiques. Can secondhand treasures carry spirits? Tune in for a story that blends history and the paranormal.

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I'm, like, totally obsessed with...Brett Goldstein and all of his works

Superbob (Amazon, Roku, & Tubi)

All of You (Apple TV)

Ted Lasso (Apple TV)

Shrinking (Apple TV)

OCD

If you are suicidal or in emotional distress, consider using the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Call or text 988 or start a chat online to connect with a trained crisis counselor. The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Living with someone with OCD: How to help and support them (NOCD)

Families: “What Can I Do to Help?” (IOCDF)

Helping someone with OCD (MindUK)

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Belcourt Castle

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Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

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OCD Myths Debunked, Spirit Talk with the Fox Sisters, and the World of Late Night Comedy

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:03:49 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters, we take a deep dive into the world of late night comedy, covering the careers, scandals, and recent cancellations of hosts like Colbert, Kimmel, and Conan. And, we get real about Fallon!

Think OCD is just being “super neat”? Think again. We challenge common misconceptions like:

“I’m so OCD”
“You probably like your OCD though, right?”
“Why can’t you just stop thinking about it?”

Then we walk through how to open up a conversation about OCD with your support network.

Finally, Pri shares the eerie true story of the Fox Sisters, 19th-century mediums who helped ignite the Spiritualism movement. Were they frauds, or just finely tuned to the other side?

LINKS TO STUFF

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

Live from New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live by Tom Shales and James Andrew Miller

OCD

IOCDF on Instagram

Sign-up for the webinar on ADHD, OCD, and Anxiety by Authentic Connections Counseling on October 17th

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The Fox Sisters

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Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Review, OCD Community with the IOCDF, and the Origins of Gothic Literature at Strawberry Hill House

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters, Leela and Pri give their very necessary take on Taylor Swift’s new album drop, The Life of a Showgirl. Are we the last people on Earth to share our take on TS12? Probably! Do we still have hot takes? Absolutely.

Then we lace up our sneakers for One Million Steps for OCD, a walk and community-building event by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Leela and Pri share why community is essential in the healing journey with OCD, and how you can get involved.

Later, Leela recounts her spooky Sunday evening with Profs & Pints and The Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic, diving into the eerie idea of haunted houses as characters in folklore and ghost stories.

And finally, Pri takes us across the pond to Strawberry Hill House in England, the whimsical gothic castle that inspired The Castle of Otranto, the first-ever gothic novel by Horace Walpole. Learn how this quirky estate gave birth to gothic literature as we know it.

LINKS TO STUFF

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Lauren Graham's Walk of Fame Ceremony.

The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift

OCD

One Million Steps for OCD

Tangent

The Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic!

Profs and Pints

DTWM

Strawberry Hill House

The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole

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Witchy Fall Reads, OCD Compulsions, and the Haunted History of the White House

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other (less scary) monsters, we're diving into the perfect fall reading list. Get cozy as we discuss Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, and other witchy, magical books that make autumn reading season enchanting.

Next, Leela shares her experience with OCD compulsions, offering insight into tools and strategies that have helped her manage and reduce their intensity.

Finally, we take a spooky trip to the White House to uncover the eerie history of its most famous ghostly residents, and the celebrities who've encountered them.

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I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Fall books

The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alex Dumas (Goodreads)

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Goodreads)

The Shopaholic Series by Sophie Kinsella (Goodreads)

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (Goodreads)

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

OCD

NOCD

The ghosts of The White House

Tangent

You’re Got Mail (IMDb)

When Harry Met Sally (IMDb)

Everything We Know About the ‘Practical Magic’ Sequel (Rolling Stone)

Things we're excited for

Hacks HBO

All of You Apple TV

The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman

Join us for the One Million Steps for OCD Walk.

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The Woman Who Stole My Life by Marian Keyes

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Old Hollywood friendships, how to deal with an OCD flare, and the laziest ghosts in the most haunted town in England

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters, we take a tangent into cross-cultural identities, Punjabi music going mainstream in America, and more.

Leela shares the old Hollywood friendships she loves, the love language of teasing, and Only Murders in the Building. We drop fall tv, book, and podcast recs along the way.

Then we deep dive into OCD flairs. What triggers them, what can make them worse, and some ways we might manage them.

Finally, we visit the lazy ghosts of Scotney Castles.

LINKS TO STUFF

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Only Murders in the Building is back for Season 5 on Disney+/Hulu

High Potential on Hulu

The Paper is available on Peacock

Wednesday is out now on Netflix

PODCASTS

Off Menu

Films to Be Buried With

BOOKS

OCD

Resources used for this episode:

OCD Flare-ups: What Causes Them & How Long They Last (NOCD)
Understanding your OCD triggers and compulsions (HealthLine)
What causes OCD to get worse? (IOCDF)

Drinking Tea with Monsters

Scotney Castle

Tangent Stuff

Karan Aujla and One Republic

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INSTAGRAM: @drinkingteawithmonsters

The Kerrygold cheese we like

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Apple pie for breakfast, OCD and social media, and flying potatoes in Norway

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:33:00 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters, we're hearing the crunch of leaves, the pouring of pumpkin spice lattes, and the lalas of the Gilmore Girls (who saw the Emmys?!). We're ready for fall y'all!

Pri starts off our episode by sharing the cozy fall recipe she's been enjoying that's basically apple pie for breakfast!

Then, we take a look at the plusses and pitfalls of social media when you have OCD. From the knowledge sharing around mental health, to the triggers that can sneak up on you, to compulsive doomscrolling, social media can be a double edged sword. That's right, we're looking at you TikTok! We talk about how to develop a healthy relationship with the ever present pocket tools.

Finally, Leela takes us to a grocery store in a tiny village in a forrest in Norway to find out which ghosts reside there and what they get up to in their spare time.

Grab your blanket and a brew, because we're about to spill the tea on all things pop-culture, OCD, and ghosts.

Here's hoping your tea is hot, and your monsters are chill.

LINKS TO STUFF

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Apple Pie Oatmeal recipe

The oats we like

OCD

To learn more about OCD and the various common subtypes, visit the International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/

How Social Media Can Trigger OCD and 3 Ways To Respond (A NOCD resource)

The Intricate (and New) Link Between OCD and Social Media (Northlake Behavioral Health System)

Brick for your phone

Drinking Tea with Monsters

A haunted grocery store in Norway

Tangent Stuff

The Dish Podcast

Good Hang Podcast with Amy Poehler

Gilmore Girls reunion at the Emmys

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INSTAGRAM: @drinkingteawithmonsters

https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/crooked-old-shrew

Music

Music from #Uppbeat

Home Improvement - the reunion

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The return of Jonathan Taylor Thomas, celebrity OCD stories, and a haunted fort in Rajasthan

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters, we uncover some repressed memories of the fever dream of a TV show from the late 80s, American Gladiator.

Then we continue through the decades and deep dive into the return to TV of 90s heartthrob, Jonathan Taylor Thomas. We get into the weeds about the Home Improvement reunion and Tim Allen's career, from the Santa Claus to Shifting Gears. We've got a controversial take on this hit sitcom!

Then, we take a hopeful look at OCD. We start with a calming exercise that has helped me reduce my anxiety in moments of panic, and we take a look at celebrities who have been successful despite living with the debilitating themes of OCD. We look at what triggered their symptoms and what has worked to help ease them.

Finally, Pri brings us home with a story from Rajasthan, India, when she tells us all about a fort so haunted, it's actually illegal to visit at night, and the ghosts that reside there to make it so.

Grab your blanket and a brew, because we're about to spill the tea on all things pop-culture, OCD, and ghosts.

Here's hoping your tea is hot, and your monsters are chill.

LINKS TO STUFF

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Watch Home Improvement on Disney+ and Netflix

Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Watch Shifting Gears on Disney+ and ABC

OCD

To learn more about OCD and the various common subtypes, visit the International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/

Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella

Watch My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on Apple TV

NOCD therapy resource

Drinking Tea with Monsters

Rajasthan

Bhanghar Fort

Tangent Stuff

Watch American Gladiator on Amazon Prime or Roku

Watch Muscles & Mayhem, An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators on Netflix

Brick for your phone

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The Dish on British food, our therapy journeys, and a French ghost love triangle

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters. First we dish on a foodie podcast from the very posh British grocery store, Waitrose. Pri tells us all about why it's her current favorite comfort listen.

Then, we deep dive into our therapy journeys, the challenges, the successes, and why we're ultimately sticking with it.

Finally, Leela wraps up this week's episode by telling us about the haunting of the Château de Brissac in France and why French love is truly forever.

Grab your blanket and a brew, because we're about to spill the tea on all things pop-culture, OCD, and ghosts.

Here's hoping your tea is hot, and your monsters are chill.

LINKS TO STUFF

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

The Dish Podcast

OCD

To learn more about OCD and the various common subtypes, visit the International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/

NOCD therapy resource

The Chutney Life List of South Asian Therapists

Drinking Tea with Monsters

Chateau de Brissac

Tangent Stuff

Waffle (and pancake) recipe from Ambitious Kitchen

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Music

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Ubon Thai Victorian Restaurant and Inn

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Is Garth Brooks a serial killer? The Phoebe Buffay theory of uncertainty and discomfort, and the haunting Mrs. Bagsby of Staunton, VA

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:04:00 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters, we feel like Taylor Swift but poorer and minus the baking skills. We chat about the repetitive algorithm of social media, and that New Heights podcast episode announcing The Life of a Showgirl.

Then we dive into the theory that Garth Brooks is a serial killer and what does comedian Tom Segura have to do with it all?

We deep dive into OCD, and unpack uncertainty and discomfort, and how Leela experiences and deals with them.

Finally, Pri wraps up this week's episode by telling the story of the haunting Mrs. Bagsby of the Ubon Thai Victorian Restaurant and Inn.

Congratulations to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on their engagement!!!! 💍 💕🍾🥂

Grab your blanket and a brew, because we're about to spill the tea on all things pop-culture, OCD, and ghosts.

Here's hoping your tea is hot, and your monsters are chill.

LINKS TO STUFF

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Chris Gaines on YouTube

Tom Segura's Podcast, Your Mom's House

Monk Episode referencing Garth Brooks: Season 3 Episode 6: Mr. Monk and the Girl Who Cried Wolf (via IMDB)

OCD

To learn more about OCD and the various common subtypes, visit the International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/

Drinking Tea with Monsters

Tangent Stuff

New Heights, the Taylor Swift episode

Pre-order The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift, out October 3

The Taylor Swift engagement announcement (on Instagram)

Prince Harry's Spare (via Amazon)

The Powers Twins (via the AP)

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The Thursday Murder Club, OCD loves a theme, and tales of The Comedy Store hauntings

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:15:00 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters, Pri share her excitement about the upcoming Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan starrer, The Thursday Murder Club coming August 28th to Netflix, based on the book series of the same name by Richard Osman. We talk about the new way we're aging, especially as (cringe) millennials.

Then we deep dive into the various themes of OCD, from germs and contamination, to harm and responsibility, to false memory, Leela walks through some of her thematic experiences.

Finally, Leela wraps up this week's episode by telling the story of the hauntings at The Comedy Store in Hollywood, California.

Grab your blanket and a brew, because we're about to spill the tea on all things pop-culture, OCD, and ghosts.

Here's hoping your tea is hot, and your monsters are chill.

LINKS TO STUFF

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix, available August 28th.

The Thursday Murder Club Book series.

OCD

To learn more about OCD and the various common subtypes, visit the International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/#obsessions.

Drinking Tea with Monsters

The Comedy Store, LA

Hollywood Haunted by Laurie Jacobson

Tangent Stuff

Listen to Films to be Buried With with Brett Goldstein wherever you get your podcasts

Pre-order The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift, out October 3

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INSTAGRAM: @drinkingteawithmonsters

Music

Music from #Uppbeat

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https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales

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Joey, Pacey, and millenial nostalgia, the OCD healing journey, and the curious case of the silent twins

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:44:00 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters, Leela and Pri get excited about all of the millennial era reboots that are in production. From The Princess Diaries to The Devil Wears Prada, from Joey and Pacey of Dawson's Creek fame to Freakier Friday, the era of 90s kids gets a reboot!

Then we look at the healing journey and how it's not just non-linear, but often more challenging than we expect.

And Pri closes us out with the haunting tale of the silent twins, June and Jennifer Gibbons.

Grab your blanket and a brew, because we're about to spill the tea on all things pop-culture, OCD, and ghosts and there are absolutely no other podcasts releasing today that everyone is waiting with baited breath for and might take your attention away from ours (ahem Taylor Swift! cough cough New Heights! Yes, we're excited for the The Life of a Showgirl too! We will not be mad if you listen tomorrow.)

Here's hoping your tea is hot, and your monsters are chill.

LINKS TO STUFF

General Stuff

Watch Shrinking on Apple TV+
Find the Mercury Gatorade Rainbow here on the DTWM Instagram (@drinkingteawithmonsters on Instagram)
Dr. Karan Rajan, Gastroenterologist (@drkaranrajan Instagram)

I'm, like, totally obsessed with...

Millennial nostalgia and the return of:

Freakier Friday starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, in theater August 8
The Devil Wears Prada 2 - in production, expected 2026
The Princess Diaries 3 - in production, expected 2026
Happy Hours, written and directed by Katie Holmes, starring Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson
The Backstreet Boys residency in Las Vegas
Watch Too Much on Netflix

OCD

To learn more about OCD, visit the International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/.

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The Silent Twins movie (2022) available on Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Fandango.

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Music

Music from #Uppbeat

https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/crooked-old-shrew

https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales

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The zen side of social media, breaking down OCD, and the most haunted town in England

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:45:00 GMT

This week on Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters, Leela and Pri dive into the world of calming TikTok and Instagram influencers. They'll share who they enjoy following and how to create a cozy experience on social media.Then we break down what exactly is OCD? We start off with a discussion with mental health expert, Omar Bazza, and then jump into Leela's experience with obsessions, compulsions, and ruminations. Then Leela tells us about the time she went to the most haunted pub in the most haunted town in England.

Grab your blanket and a brew, because we're about to spill the tea on all things pop-culture, OCD, and ghosts.

Here's hoping your tea is hot, and your monsters are chill.

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I'm like totally obsessed with...

You can find the influencers and works mentioned in today's episode at the following handles and links:

@kelsewhatelse on Instagram

@thechutneylife on Instagram

@whatgreatgrandmaate on Instagram

@mealssheeats on Instagram

@blakespopnook on TikTok

@thecontouredlibrarian on TikTok

The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker

OCD

To learn more about OCD, visit the International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/.

To get in touch with Omar Bazza find him on Twitter @bazzapower or email him at obazza3@gmail.com.

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Visit The Black Horse in Pluckley, Kent (if they let you).

Music

Music from #Uppbeat

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https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales

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The return of Gilmore Girls, OCD rears it’s ugly head, and other chilling tales

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:03:11 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters.

This week, Leela and Pri dive into the return of Gilmore Girls, when it's coming back, who's returning, who's coming to Friday night dinner, and who is the father of Rory's baby? Then, Leela shares her journey, how she discovered she had anxious OCD, what were the early signs, how it feels, and some strategies that have helped her manage living with OCD. And, Pri shares a terrifying tale of the time she almost went camping and the ghosts she met along the way.

Get cosy, grab a blanket and a hot drink, because we're about to spill the tea on all things pop-culture, OCD, and ghosts.

Here's hoping your tea is hot, and your monsters are chill.

LINKS TO STUFF

I'm like totally obsessed with...

You can watch Gilmore Girls on Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, or the Hallmark Channel.

OCD

To learn more about OCD, visit the International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/

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To book a stay or learn more about the haunted cottage, follow the links below.

Airbnb: https://abnb.me/WMYWWETm7xb

Cottage Tour: https://youtu.be/ysyQ0hAyEPE

Music

Music from #Uppbeat