Anxiety & OCD Media Psychology & Neuroscience “Walk Me Through” Podcast Interview with Dr. Riven Office Administrator March 9, 2023 Anxiety & OCD, Media, Psychology & Neuroscience By Michaela McCormick Dr. Riven was recently featured on the Walk Me Through podcast, which explores the psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of everyday life. In this episode about superstitions, Dr. Riven brings a clinical lens to the topic. He explains how superstitions are designed to gain a sense of control over situations that are uncertain or unpredictable. He also describes how superstitious rituals might develop for someone with OCD. Finally, he provides a brief description of exposure and response prevention (ERP)—a cognitive-behavioural treatment for OCD—and how this therapy may be adapted for someone with superstitious rituals. Dr. Riven’s portion of the show appears at the 40m45s mark of the episode. You can also find the episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The episode is called “Walk Me Through Superstitions.” Share This Article Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email
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