Hello there! Welcome to the 11th Episode of Tales of the Force. May is mental health awareness month. This month I am specifically highlighting stories of fans that also want to share about their mental health journey. Because of this added personal component, these stories go over the normal episode time.  Joining me today is Rory!

Rory is 35 years old and has loved Star Wars since he was 6, when the Original Trilogy VHS box set was released. He loves all the movies and shows, and his favorite character is Obi-Wan. He is also a screenwriter and film director, and George Lucas is one of his biggest inspirations. He is a mental health advocate and is very open about his own struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and General Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Don’t forget this is Rory’s personal story. It is not my place on the show to dismiss, diminish, judge, or have an opinion on his story. Any views, thoughts, or opinions expressed are his own. Any comments on this episode and story are expected to be respectful. 

In this episode we do talk about mental health and the challenges it has for both of is. With discussing our personal experiences we the host and guest are not providing any medical or professional advice on the YouTube Channel and Podcast. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or medical intervention.

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www.instagram.com/mandaroryan89

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Additional Resources on OCD and GAD:

https://iocdf.org/

https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad

Hosted and Produced by: Jessica McNair

Theme Music by: Michael Hoover

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