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A OCD AUDIO DRAMA PODCAST
Introduction - Welcoming You to the Podcast
Creating the Podcast
This Podcast is created from a personal experience.
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As a performer, I have been dealing with OCD since I was eight. I remember the struggles, the anger, and the resentment of how I was. I would research, watch documentaries, and listen to other podcasts. OCD, along with Anxiety, and depression found its way into my life, and I felt so lost. Going into the arts is my escape. Becoming a different person and living their life, was a distraction from my mind. In 2023, I decided to create the podcast to give an insight on how the journey takes you. Creating Shirley is based on my personal life, but I did fictionalize the story to give it an acting type of feel. A story that anyone can take from. That was my challenge to myself, to create an mental health story without going into a documentary. Creating Dr. Basel, was information I received in my therapeutic sessions. Activities to try, Information on mental health, and coping skills.
I wanted to share that information so anyone can get access to it.
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This Podcast does not replace professional help, Instead provide an assurance of not alone. Mental Health is no easy ride, but with support, guidance, and ability, in coping, can make the process smoother.
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Nadine Knight
About
The Podcast
I invite you on the journey of these sessions.
This Podcast is made for awareness and storytelling of different experiences in Mental Health.
Shirley, a nineteen year old girl, faces the worst challenges in her life. From such a young age she battled OCD, not realizing that her battle contained Anxiety and Depression. She meets her new therapist, Dr. Basel and takes on the journey on how to cope with her OCD in her ten sessions. She begins explaining from the moments it all started. She learns to cope and unwravel the events of the past, taking in the acceptance and understanding of her life.
In this Original Podcast, the story provides insight into the mind of OCD. Learning the process of coping and the understanding of how mental health can affect the body in an emotional, and physical manner.
Cast
NADINE KNIGHT
Shirley
SHELBY PADOVER
Kimberly & Vixen
RYAN C. JAMES
Dr. Basel
LESLIE KNIGHT
The Mother
WES JONES
The Father
BROOKS NUZUM
Tim, Mark, & Trevor
ASHLYN METHVIN
Carter & Kyleigh
NAOMI MORGAN
Riley & Theatre Folks
*Note*
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I do not own any of the music. All music is credited by the respectful artist on YouTube. Please check out their amazing work. This music is copyright/Royalty Free Ambient music. I do have permission to use it.
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Episode 3 and Forward the Music is created by me.
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These music pieces are added for a feel for the listeners, and a mood for the podcast.
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