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How Lorde's Music Helped Podcaster Cope with OCD
20 Jun
Summary
- Podcast host Jake Shane revealed Lorde's music soothed his OCD diagnosis.
- He described Lorde's music as a hyperfixation that offered comfort.
- Lorde's song 'Ribs' resonated with his feelings about growing older.
Jake Shane, the host of the popular Therapuss podcast, has revealed the profound impact the music of artist Lorde had on his youth and his journey with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Shane, who was diagnosed with OCD at 21, found solace in his hyperfixation on pop stars.
He explained that immersing himself in the world of female pop artists, particularly Lorde, helped quiet the world and provided him with the confidence to confront his intrusive thoughts. Shane mentioned that Lorde's song 'Ribs' from the album 'Pure Heroin' particularly resonated with him, capturing feelings about aging.
Shane's podcast, which joined Netflix's roster in February 2026, has featured numerous celebrities. He admitted to being particularly nervous when interviewing Lorde, who appeared on his podcast on June 4, 2025.
