Intrusive Thoughts: What If My Thoughts Mean Something Is Wrong With Me?

BONUS EPISODE! What if your most disturbing thoughts aren’t actually saying anything about who you are? In the first episode of Intrusive Thoughts with Dr. Leslie, clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Leslie Dobson breaks down why our brains generate bizarre, violent, and sometimes horrifying thoughts—and why having a thought is not the same as wanting it, believing it, or acting on it. From the “pink elephant” effect to OCD spirals and the difference between intrusive thoughts and genuine intent, Dr. Leslie explains why your brain can scare the hell out of you without actually making you dangerous.