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A Drop in the Ocean, A Voice in the Storm: OCD Representation with Léa Taranto 6x193h
21/05/2025
21/05/2025
On this episode, we welcome author Léa Taranto to discuss her debut novel, A DROP IN THE OCEAN,...
On this episode, we welcome author Léa Taranto to discuss her debut novel, A DROP IN THE OCEAN, an engaging YA novel about a girl in treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder that combats the dehumanizing stigma around mental illness. Léa and host Geetanshi Sharma talk about writing mental health and disability representation, OCD representation, stigmas associated with psychiatric disorders, and writing journeys.
Follow Léa on Instagram @leatarantowrites and check out her debut novel A Drop In The Ocean, which just came out yesterday! You can also find her on her website: (http://leataranto.com/) If you want to learn more about OCD, Léa recommends the International OCD Foundation's website at https://iocdf.org/. For a compiled list of international crisis and suicide hotlines, you can visit https://findahelpline.com/ and https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/.
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⏳ TIMESTAMPS ⌛️
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:49 - Welcoming Léa Taranto
00:02:06 - Numbered Narratives Segment
00:05:13 - Léa's Writing Journey
00:10:00 - OCD Representation in Media
00:16:13 - Psych Wards
00:19:36 - Basing Characters on Real-Life People
00:21:15 - Mental Health Stigma
00:30:17 - Writing Habits and Care Work
00:34:04 - Léa's New Project
00:37:22 - Closing Segment & Takeaways
00:39:21 - Closing Remarks and Recommendations
Music by Hafijur Rahman from Pixabay. Sound Effects from Pixabay.