{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/680ba1c856dd1f1d17e4d5fb/69143fe0a17ebcde88dfb6bf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Just a couple of Ms. Rachel stans, the OCD cycle, triggers, and how to get help, and The Lonely Musician in Paris","description":"<p>On this episode of <em>Drinking Tea with Monsters, </em>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.</p><p><br></p><p>April joins us as we talk about what we’re <em>totally obsessed</em> with this week, the one and only <strong>Ms. Rachel</strong>, beloved children’s entertainer, advocate, and all-around beacon of positivity.</p><p><br></p><p>Then April walks us through the ins and outs of the <strong>OCD cycle</strong>, helps us unpack <strong>triggers</strong>, and shares thoughtful strategies for responding in both the short and long term.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, Leela whisks us away to <strong>Paris, summer of 1925</strong>, for a haunting tale: <em>The Lonely Musician.</em></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>I'm, like, totally obsessed with...</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.msrachel.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ms. Rachel</a></p><p>You can find Ms. Rachel for grown up videos on socials:</p><ul><li>TikTok <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@msrachelforlittles\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@msrachelforlittles</a></li><li>Facebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/msrachelforlittles\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/msrachelforlittles</a></li><li>Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/msrachelforlittles/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@msrachelforlittles</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG2CL6EUjG8TVT1Tpl9nJdg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>OCD</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/april-j-grant-ashburn-va/1433070\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">April Grant</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.accounselingllc.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Authentic Connections Counseling</a> (Ashburn, VA) - check out their monthly free webinars</p><p>Search for a therapist at <a href=\"https://www.psychologytoday.com/us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Psychology Today</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>DTWM</strong></p><p>The Lonely Musician</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Us</strong></p><p>IG: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/drinkingteawithmonsters/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@drinkingteawithmonsters </a></p><p>EMAIL: <a href=\"mailto:drinkingteamwithmosters@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">drinkingteamwithmosters@gmail.com</a></p>","author_name":"Leela Dua"}