When Oscar-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden's mother began to show signs of Alzheimer's disease, Harden decided to try to capture her memories before they were gone. Harden's new book, THE SEASONS OF MY MOTHER, is an affectionate memoir about a spirited mother-daughter relationship and Harden tells us about the book on this week's episode. Why do we always talk about mermaids instead of mermen? In Melissa Broder's buzzy debut novel, THE PISCES, a disaffected academic struggling with a breakup finds love in the arms of a merman. It's a fascinating tale of obsession and erotic redemption told with black humor and biting insight. And our editors stop by to talk about the new books they think are worth your time!
This week, Dr. Drew welcomes back musician and addiction counselor, Bob Forrest, for a candid discussion on addiction, recovery, and personal growth. Bob opens up about his son?s emerging music career, the challenges of parenting, and his wife?s battle with addiction and postpartum depression. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of addiction treatment, touching on harm reduction, the role of Suboxone, and how programs today often lack accountability while fostering a victimhood mentality. Bob also shares his insights on DNA4Addiction, a tool designed to test for genetic predisposition to addiction and provide families with valuable resources to navigate these challenges.
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This week, Dr. Drew has a follow-up discussion with Dr. Patrick McGrath, Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD, a leading platform for virtual OCD therapy. Dr. McGrath describes the complexities of treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related conditions, such as hoarding, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and trichotillomania (hair-pulling). He also explains the effectiveness of exposure and response prevention therapy, as well as habit reversal techniques.
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This week, Dr. Drew talks to Dr. Patrick McGrath, Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD, as they discuss the complexities of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and its related conditions. Dr. McGrath sheds light on the challenges of diagnosing and treating OCD, the benefits of exposure and response prevention therapy, and how virtual therapy has transformed mental health treatment in the wake of COVID-19. They also explore the misconceptions surrounding OCD and its relationship with anxiety and addiction.
To learn more about OCD and how NOCD Therapy can help, visit https://learn.nocd.com/drdrew