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Drinking Tea with Monsters
Leela Dua
16 episodes
19 hours ago

The show about OCD and other, less scary monsters. In which we unpack how OCD feels, strategies that can help, and, because OCD is such a heavy topic, some fun stuff too.



Hi, I'm Leela. I have OCD and I want to talk about it! Each week, my sister Pri and I dive into one fun thing we're obsessed with, from pop-culture to trends to something we're reading/watching/listening to. Then we'll unpack a different aspect of OCD. We'll close out each episode by 'Drinking Tea with Monsters' where we'll tell you a story about a spooky supernatural haunted happening. Because nothing gets us out of our anxious brains like a good scare.



So to recap: pop-culture, OCD, ghosts! Join us for Drinking Tea with Monsters.


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The show about OCD and other, less scary monsters. In which we unpack how OCD feels, strategies that can help, and, because OCD is such a heavy topic, some fun stuff too.



Hi, I'm Leela. I have OCD and I want to talk about it! Each week, my sister Pri and I dive into one fun thing we're obsessed with, from pop-culture to trends to something we're reading/watching/listening to. Then we'll unpack a different aspect of OCD. We'll close out each episode by 'Drinking Tea with Monsters' where we'll tell you a story about a spooky supernatural haunted happening. Because nothing gets us out of our anxious brains like a good scare.



So to recap: pop-culture, OCD, ghosts! Join us for Drinking Tea with Monsters.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (16/16)
Drinking Tea with Monsters
Did Avril Lavigne die in 2003? Hidden compulsions in OCD. And the ghost in the well at Himeji Castle.

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

The relationship between OCD and ADHD: Are they connected?


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

Avril Esta Morta


OCD

The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

OCD Mental Compulsions: When OCD is hidden (NOCD)


DTWM

Himeji Castle


Contact Us

IG: @drinkingteawithmonsters

EMAIL: drinkingteamwithmosters@gmail.com


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19 hours ago
1 hour 10 minutes 41 seconds

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

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)


DTWM

The Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic

Pre-order Fairylore by Brittany Warman and Sara Cleto

Socials: IG: @carterhaugh.school | Pinterest: @carterhaughschool | YT: @carterhaughschool | FB: @carterhaughschool


Contact Us

IG: @drinkingteawithmonsters

EMAIL: drinkingteamwithmosters@gmail.com


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1 week ago
1 hour 14 minutes 49 seconds

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

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.


LINKS TO STUFF


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)

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

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

Helping someone with OCD (MindUK)


DTWM

Belcourt Castle


Contact Us

IG: @drinkingteawithmonsters

EMAIL: drinkingteamwithmosters@gmail.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 weeks ago
1 hour 21 minutes 50 seconds

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

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

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip


OCD

International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

IOCDF on Instagram

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


DTWM

The Fox Sisters


Contact Us

IG: @drinkingteawithmonsters

EMAIL: drinkingteamwithmosters@gmail.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 weeks ago
53 minutes 42 seconds

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

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

International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

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



Contact Us

IG: @drinkingteawithmonsters

EMAIL: drinkingteamwithmosters@gmail.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4 weeks ago
1 hour 5 seconds

Drinking Tea with Monsters
Witchy Fall Reads, OCD Compulsions, and the Haunted History of the White House

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.


LINKS TO STUFF


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

IOCDF


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.

DTWM Team page


DTWM

The ghosts of The White House



Contact Us

IG: @drinkingteawithmonsters

EMAIL: drinkingteamwithmosters@gmail.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 month ago
58 minutes 16 seconds

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

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...


TV

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

The Woman Who Stole My Life by Marian Keyes


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


Contact Us

INSTAGRAM: @drinkingteawithmonsters

EMAIL: drinkingteamwithmosters@gmail.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 month ago
1 hour 6 minutes 4 seconds

Drinking Tea with Monsters
Apple pie for breakfast, OCD and social media, and flying potatoes in Norway

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 Kerrygold cheese we like

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




Contact Us

INSTAGRAM: @drinkingteawithmonsters

EMAIL: drinkingteamwithmosters@gmail.com



Music

Music from #Uppbeat

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

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


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1 month ago
49 minutes 27 seconds

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

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...

Home Improvement - the reunion

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



Contact Us

INSTAGRAM: @drinkingteawithmonsters

EMAIL: drinkingteamwithmosters@gmail.com



Music

Music from #Uppbeat

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

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


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1 month ago
1 hour 10 minutes 30 seconds

Drinking Tea with Monsters
The Dish on British food, our therapy journeys, and a French ghost love triangle

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



Contact Us

INSTAGRAM: @drinkingteawithmonsters

EMAIL: drinkingteamwithmosters@gmail.com



Music

Music from #Uppbeat

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

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


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 months ago
49 minutes 3 seconds

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

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

Ubon Thai Victorian Restaurant and Inn


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)



Contact Us

INSTAGRAM: @drinkingteawithmonsters

EMAIL: drinkingteamwithmosters@gmail.com



Music

Music from #Uppbeat

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

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


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes 9 seconds

Drinking Tea with Monsters
The Thursday Murder Club, OCD loves a theme, and tales of The Comedy Store hauntings

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



Contact Us

INSTAGRAM: @drinkingteawithmonsters

EMAIL: drinkingteamwithmosters@gmail.com



Music

Music from #Uppbeat

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

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


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes 54 seconds

Drinking Tea with Monsters
Joey, Pacey, and millenial nostalgia, the OCD healing journey, and the curious case of the silent twins

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/.


Drinking Tea with Monsters

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



Contact Us

INSTAGRAM: @drinkingteawithmonsters

EMAIL: drinkingteamwithmosters@gmail.com



Music

Music from #Uppbeat

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

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


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 8 seconds

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

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.



LINKS TO STUFF


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.



Drinking Tea with Monsters

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



Music

Music from #Uppbeat

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

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


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 months ago
54 minutes 20 seconds

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

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/


Drinking Tea with Monsters

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

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

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


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Drinking Tea with Monsters
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Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters.


Each week, Leela and Pri unpack living with OCD and anxiety. But OCD is kind of a heavy topic, so we're going to talk about some fun stuff too! We'll start each episode by talking about one thing we're, like, totally obsessed with, from pop-culture to trends, to what we're reading, watching, or listening to. Then we'll unpack one facet of OCD. And we'll end each episode by Drinking Tea with Monsters, where we'll tell a spooky story about a supernatural occurrence.


So, to recap, pop-culture, OCD, ghosts.


Join us for Drinking Tea with Monsters. New episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. 


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1 minute 48 seconds

Drinking Tea with Monsters

The show about OCD and other, less scary monsters. In which we unpack how OCD feels, strategies that can help, and, because OCD is such a heavy topic, some fun stuff too.



Hi, I'm Leela. I have OCD and I want to talk about it! Each week, my sister Pri and I dive into one fun thing we're obsessed with, from pop-culture to trends to something we're reading/watching/listening to. Then we'll unpack a different aspect of OCD. We'll close out each episode by 'Drinking Tea with Monsters' where we'll tell you a story about a spooky supernatural haunted happening. Because nothing gets us out of our anxious brains like a good scare.



So to recap: pop-culture, OCD, ghosts! Join us for Drinking Tea with Monsters.


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