In this episode, I talked with Shaun Flores, OCD advocate, model, actor, and 2x Tedx Speaker to discuss his story as a black man with OCD.  We talked about... - the shame in some communities regarding mental health difficulties - breaking the stigma associated with OCD - his experiences with intrusive thoughts, before and after finding a therapist who helped him You can learn more about Shaun and his work here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshaunflores/  Portfolio: https://linktr.ee/theshaunflores  This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider. This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to treatmyocd.com, IOCDF.org,  or nami.org.  Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennaoverbaugh/support Join me on my #14daysofmagic challenge to become your best self for 14 days - learn more at magicmind.co/14daysofmagic and use code ATHT14 for 40% off your first subscription. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennaoverbaugh/support