

Alegra Kastens
Therapist sharing her lived experience with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and her work as an OCD specialist.
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May 2, 2024 • 1h 3min
The Truth of OCD: Therapist Alegra Kastens on Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Therapist Alegra Kastens shares her experience with OCD and debunks misconceptions. She discusses intrusive thoughts, coping strategies, and the importance of cutting out compulsions. The podcast also touches on recovery challenges, environmental activism, and the complexity of OCD symptoms.

Aug 21, 2024 • 1h
Overthinking About Crushes
Alegra Kastens, an OCD specialist, dives into the chaotic world of crushes in the digital age, where social media and dating apps complicate infatuation. She discusses how neurodivergence influences romantic feelings, particularly the role of limerence and obsessive thoughts. The conversation reveals the emotional intensity of one-sided crushes and the societal pressures from observing others’ relationships. Practical grounding techniques are shared, equipping listeners to navigate their overthinking and embrace the complexities of modern love.