In this episode of Drinking Tea With Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters, we unpack the genius of Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in the Devil Wears Prada 2.

Then we take a page out of Lena Dunham's book, Famesick, and Pri walks us through dissociation. Pri and Leela both share their experiences.

Leela takes us home with the haunting story of the Zanetti Train mystery.

We're obsessed

The Devil wears Prada 2

Yesteryear

Letstalk.ocd's Post on the Devil Wears Prada and OCD

The Cut

The Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic

Manifest

Resident Alien

Remarkably Bright Creatures

OCD

IOCDF

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In this episode of Drinking Tea With Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters, we dive into Famesick by Lena Dunham through the lens of OCD, What happens when ambition, anxiety, self-image, and obsession collide? We unpack the emotional undercurrents of fame culture, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, the need to be seen, and the complicated relationship between authenticity and attention.

This conversation moves beyond celebrity memoir discourse and into something more personal: the lengths we go to for approval, the stories we tell ourselves to stay in control, and the ways OCD can intertwine with creativity, shame, and visibility.

Pour a cup of tea and join us for a thoughtful, messy, vulnerable discussion about obsession, art, and what it means to want connection while fearing exposure.

Topics include: OCD, intrusive thoughts, fame culture, perfectionism, identity, anxiety, memoir writing, vulnerability, and compulsive behavior.

Read...

Famesick by Lena Dunham

Watch...

Tiny Furniture (HBO)

Girls (HBO)

Too Much (Netflix)

OCD

IOCDF

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From the Kim and Kylie Kardashian, the Ross and Monica Geller, the David and Alexis Rose of OCD podcasting, in this week's Drinking Tea with Monsters, we’re catching up. From Dan Levy's Big Mistakes, to autobiographies we've read to the ones on our TBR.

Leela share a surprisingly positive experience navigating OCD while traveling, where uncertainty didn’t win for once.

And of course, no episode would be complete without a chilling tale: we’re diving into the eerie history of Summerwind Mansion, a place where reality feels just slightly… off.

Pour yourself a cup and settle in, this one moves between fear, reflection, and a few ghosts that refuse to stay quiet.

I'm Obsessed...

Big Mistakes (Netflix)

Deli Boys (Hulu)

Mr. Blobby (Our nightmares)

Autobiographies

Ooh! What a Lovely Pair: Our Story by Ant and Dec

Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick

Famesick by Lena Dunham

OCD

IOCDF

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In this episode of Drinking Tea with Monsters, we dive into chaos with snake yoga, because apparently stretching is better when there are snakes involved… but is it actually relaxing? Of course, us being us, we take a few detours into the world of Australian soaps (Neighbors and Home and Away anyone?) and The OC, and the Jungle Book. It all makes sense when you listen, I promise!

From there, we explore the subtle, often overlooked ways OCD can show up. The thoughts that slowly evolve so you don't realize they are OCD. What might feel like overthinking, could be something more. From repeating thoughts, feeling just right, to indecision, we talk about how to recognize the thoughts, and the recognizing the differences between regular overthinking and OCD..

We wrap things up with a chilling encounter with a ghost in a library, complete with eerie vibes and unexpected book recommendations.

If you love weird wellness trends, mental health discussions, and spooky stories, this episode blends humor, curiosity, and the supernatural in true Drinking Tea with Monsters fashion.

I'm Obsessed...

Neighbors

Home and Away

The OC

The Jungle Book

Book List

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

A man called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Beartown by Fredrik Backman

My Friends by Fredrik Backman

A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum

OCD

IOCDF

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In this latest episode of Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other, less scary monsters, we dive into the newest TV shows, including Rooster, The Comeback, and Big Mistakes. That’s right: favorites Steve Carell, Lisa Kudrow, and Dan Levy are all back on our screens. Find out which series we’re most excited about in our TV watchlist preview.

Then Pri and Leela take a deeper look at a point Elena Fasan mentioned in her interview, unpacking the unsettling theme of OCD dread and its parallels in horror media like Insidious and The Haunting of Hill House. This segment explores anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and the overlap between psychological horror and real-life OCD experiences.

Finally, Pri brings us home as we “Drink Tea with Monsters,” exploring the haunting true love story of Pedro I of Portugal and Inês de Castro, a tragic historical romance filled with devotion, loss, and legend.

Blending pop culture commentary, TV analysis, mental health themes, and dark history, this episode is perfect for fans of podcasts about TV shows, OCD, psychological horror, and tragic love stories. Tune in for the eerie vibes.

TV Show Watchlist

Rooster (HBO)

The Comeback (HBO)

Big Mistakes (Netflix)

Deli Boys (Hulu)

Shrinking (Apple TV)

Scrubs Reboot (Hulu)

Scrubs (Hulu)

The Americans (Disney+ / Hulu)

The Koreans (Coming in 2026/2027)

Squid Games (Netflix)

Insidious (HBO)

The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix)

Ghosts (CBS)

OCD

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.

Children's OCD and Anxiety Collective

Parenting OCD

IOCDF

IG: @parenting_ocd

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This week on Drinking Tea with Monsters, the podcast about OCD and other less scary monsters, we're back with part II of our interview with parenting OCD expert Elena Fasan. Elena tells us the OCD signs to look out for in children, how to get started on the journey to getting help, and what questions to ask a therapist.

Recommendations

Books

• The Happiness Trap (2nd Edition) by Russ Harris

Podcasts

• The OCD stories
• Fearcast podcast
• Purely OCD
• AT Parenting Survival School

OCD

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.

Children's OCD and Anxiety Collective

Parenting OCD

IOCDF

IG: @parenting_ocd

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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)

OCD

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.

Children's OCD and Anxiety Collective

Parenting OCD

IOCDF

IG: @parenting_ocd

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

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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

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

OCD

International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

Psychology Today

Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)

DTWM

Zona Heaster Shue

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