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How much do you know about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Today I have Ben Locke on the podcast to talk about his intense struggles with the disorder and how it's not just the "clean-freak" condition so often portrayed in TV and film. We discuss the nature of obsessive thinking, the unfortunate cost of avoidance for fear of 'acting out' on intrusive thoughts, and how watching horror films became a mandatory assignment from Ben's therapist.

Title song "Sully" by Motel TV

"Monster in the Mirror" by Frank OZ, as sung by Grover on Sesame Street

If you are struggling with mental illness, you are not alone. Below are a few resources for your support:

National Alliance on Mental Illness

https://www.nami.org/

International OCD Foundation

https://iocdf.org/

Suicide and Crisis Hotline

Dial 988 or
https://988lifeline.org/

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We're back! After a long hiatus, we are pleased to bring you this conversation with Jonathan Cacioppo, Justin's cousin. We discuss the film Pulp Fiction and the impact the film had on Jon as he coped with the loss of his father at 9 years old.

"If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions." - Jules, Pulp Fiction

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Welcome back! Today we are joined by the ever insightful Lindsey Wayland. Lindsey takes us on a journey through the album, "I Love My Mom" by Indigo De Souza, explaining how the album helped carry her through a bout of severe depression. We discuss Lindsey's lifelong relationship to depression, the dizzying high's and low's navigating this world as a sensitive, empathic soul, and the mental roadblocks that keep us from expressing ourselves fully in art and in relationships.

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Welcome to this bonus episode of Art That Saved My Life as Justin reflects on the impact of the first episode. He discusses the disrupt following its release, the need to offer context for people mentioned in his story, reflections on his ego, key themes of trust, and the pains of unexpressed love.

Music featured on today's episode
"Say It's Alright" by Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions
"Midnight in Harlem (Crossroads 2010 performance)" by Tedeschi Trucks Band

Intro music by Motel TV

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Welcome to the very first episode of Art That Saved My Life! We are joined today by the always endearing Austin C. Pruett. Austin and Justin discuss their instantaneous connection as roommates in college, Justin's history with mental illness and relapse during their Freshman year, and how the film Cannibal! The Musical offered Justin much needed levity, resonance, and catharsis.

“Cannibal! The Musical tells the true story of the only person convicted of cannibalism in America - Alfred Packer. The sole survivor of an ill-fated trip to the Colorado Territory, he recounts his side of the harrowing tale to news reporter Polly Prye as he awaits his execution.”


Check out Austin's podcast, Film With Family
https://filmwithfamily.buzzsprout.com/

If you are struggling with mental illness, you are not alone. Below are a few resources for your support:

National Alliance on Mental Illness
https://www.nami.org/

National Eating Disorders Association
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

Suicide and Crisis Hotline
https://988lifeline.org/