{"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/691d6729295fc6e848f69ac5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Single People Portions, Magical Thinking OCD Explained, and The Mystery of Gadsby’s Tavern","description":"<p><strong>On this episode of <em>Drinking Tea with Monsters, </em></strong>the cozy-spooky podcast about <strong>OCD, anxiety, and all the monsters in our minds, </strong>Leela is <em>very</em> aware she’s single!</p><p><br></p><p>We kick things off with a conversation about <strong>single life and why the world often feels built for couples instead of individuals</strong>. Le sigh.</p><p><br></p><p>Next, Leela shares her experience performing at an open mic hosted by the amazing community at <strong>OCD Gamechangers</strong>, highlighting why supportive spaces matter so much for people with OCD.</p><p><br></p><p>Then we dive into our main topic: <strong>Magical Thinking OCD</strong>,<strong> </strong>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Pri wraps things up with a spooky history segment: the eerie tale of <strong>Room 8 at Gadsby’s Tavern</strong>, because every episode deserves a little ghostly storytelling.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>I'm, like, totally obsessed with...</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://ocdgamechangers.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OCD Gamechangers</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>OCD</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://iocdf.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IOCDF</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.treatmyocd.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NOCD</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/what-is-magical-thinking-ocd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Magical Thinking OCD</a> (NOCD)</p><p>Don't forget about <a href=\"https://www.accounselingllc.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Authentic Connections Counseling</a> webinar on November 20th. Sign up for free today! <a href=\"https://forms.gle/8z25C62ZEhXd6XJE9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://forms.gle/8z25C62ZEhXd6XJE9</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>DTWM</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://gadsbystavernrestaurant.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gadsby's Tavern</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Tangent Stuff</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/uD4izuDMUQA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Video</a> about the Universe</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"}