Invincible: Self-Hate, Making Mistakes, and Meditation

Let our sponsor, BetterHelp, connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/dsp and enjoy a special discount on your first month. In today's podcast, we're joined by guest therapist Stephanie Olano as we dive into the movie adaptation of the hit novel "Turtles All the Way Down." 🐢📚 Stephanie chose this film because it features two Latina women, one of whom battles severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). We'll explore what OCD really looks like beyond the stereotypes of organizing or hand washing. We'll delve into intrusive thoughts and hypervisualization, showing how these can dominate someone's mind, causing immense pain and fear. 😟🧠 Author John Green, who has OCD himself, infused his experiences into the main character, making this portrayal particularly authentic. We'll look at four main scenes. First, we see the character's phobia of getting sick from bacteria in a creek, and how her friend helps distract her with random facts about twilight. 🌊 This leads to a discussion on how to support friends with OCD and avoid becoming a martyr. Next, we discuss economic status and privilege, noting how even people of color or those with lower socioeconomic status can have certain privileges over others. 💵💬 The last two scenes come with a trigger warning ⚠️. One depicts a heated argument about living with mental health issues, leading to a severe accident. 🚑 The main character ends up in the hospital, terrified of getting sick and starts eating hand sanitizer. 🏥🧴 This graphic depiction highlights the debilitating nature of OCD, showing how intrusive and consuming it can be. We'll also cover treatments for OCD, how to support a friend with the condition, and how to seek therapy. 🩺💡 This episode aims to provide a realistic view of OCD and offer understanding and support for those affected. Thank you for tuning in. 🎧 We hope you learned something new and enjoyed our guest therapist Stephanie, with her dedication to destigmatizing mental health and supporting people of color and Latinas worldwide. 🌍❤️🎬 Thanks for checking out Different Spectrums! We're a podcast led by licensed therapists and neurodivergent individuals who explore emotions in movies and shows. Our goal is to normalize mental health challenges and promote understanding. To find our new Guest: Stephanie Olano https://linkin.bio/todostherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/todostherapy/ 0:00 Attention 0:54 Sponsorship 1:57 Intro 7:44 Scenes 19:29 Discussion We'd love to hear your ideas for future episodes and connect with you on social media. Find us here: https://linktr.ee/different_spectrums Don't forget to use our links for discounts with our partner companies: ONO Roller https://onoroller.com?sca_ref=5082016.VIt4Svd8Ng Bubs Naturals https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?discount=DSP20 Two Nerds Candle https://twonerdscandle.com/DSP Cat and Raven Designs https://catandravendesigns.com/differentspectrumspodcast Toynk https://toynk.com/DIFFERENTSPECTRUMSPODCAST Remember, our podcast isn't therapy. If you need help, please seek professional assistance or call an emergency hotline. I appreciate your interest in our podcast, Different Spectrums. Our mission is to provide engaging and informative content that promotes understanding and normalizes mental health challenges. We are a group of licensed therapists and neurodivergent individuals who use our unique perspectives and experiences to explore emotions portrayed in movies and shows. #podcast #therapy #psychology #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalillness #mentalhealthmatters #autismawareness #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodiversity #selfcare #selflove #anxietyawareness #depressionawareness #TurtlesAllTheWayDown #JohnGreen #YAAdaptation #MentalHealthAwareness #AnxietyJourney #YoungAdultFiction #FilmAdaptation #AzaHolmes #DaisyRamirez #FriendshipGoals #MysteryAndRomance #AuthorJohnGreen #YACommunity #BookToMovie #OCDAwareness