Interview with Mia Mason, Author of Worry’s Whispers a Graphic Novel About OCD and Anxiety
AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety
Natasha Daniels: Child Therapist, Child Anxiety and OCD Expert, Parenting Coach and Parent
4.9 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 3 February 2026
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, I sit down with Mia Mason, the creative force behind Worry’s Whispers, a beautifully illustrated collection of poems that gives voice to anxiety, fear, and the quiet corners of the inner world that so many of us know all too well.
Mia and I explore the origins of her work, what inspired her to turn internal dialogue into poetic expression, and how Worry’s Whispers serves as both a mirror and a companion for people navigating anxiety — whether persistent, sudden, quiet, or loud.
In this episode we break down:
- Why poetry can be a powerful tool for emotional expression — especially for those who struggle to articulate internal experiences.
- How Worry’s Whispers uniquely captures the nuanced textures of worry without judgment, offering readers comfort through recognition rather than prescription.
- The creative process behind the book — from inspiration to illustration — and how Mia uses language and imagery to normalize the experience of anxiety.
- Mia’s perspective on the importance of finding the right therapist who is qualified to address anxiety and OCD.
Throughout the conversation, Mia’s warmth, vulnerability, and insight shine through, providing real encouragement for anyone whose inner world sometimes feels overwhelming. Tune in to hear Mia’s story, wisdom, and words of encouragement.
Get your copy of her beautiful book here. Check her out on Instagram and TikTok too!
Links discussed in episode:
Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, where you get help and guidance through the chaos of parenting a child with anxiety or OCD. |
| 0:12.0 | This show is for educational purposes and is not intended to replace the guidance of a qualified professional. |
| 0:18.5 | Here's your host, child therapist, Natasha Daniels. Well, hello there, |
| 0:24.0 | and welcome to another episode of the AT Parenting Surveillance. Today, I have an amazing guest |
| 0:30.6 | who has written an incredible book to really bridge the gap between people who are struggling with |
| 0:37.0 | OCD and really understanding OCD. |
| 0:41.3 | And so I'm excited to share my interview with Mia Mason. |
| 0:45.5 | I think you're going to find it really inspiring and hopeful. |
| 0:49.5 | And I love when people take their own pain and their own experience and they pay it forward. |
| 0:57.3 | It's very therapeutic. |
| 0:58.8 | It's very giving. |
| 1:00.6 | And that is exactly what she has done. |
| 1:03.6 | But before we jump into that interview, I do want to thank No CD for sponsoring this episode. |
| 1:08.6 | No CD offers affordable, effective, convenient therapy. and they're available in the U.S. |
| 1:13.4 | and outside the U.S. |
| 1:14.9 | You can schedule your free 15-minute consultation to see if no CD is the right fit for you and your |
| 1:20.9 | child. |
| 1:21.7 | Just go to treat myoced.com. |
| 1:23.9 | That's treat myoced.com. |
| 1:25.8 | I'll also leave a link in the show notes. I also want to mention before we |
| 1:30.5 | dive into this interview where you can find Mia's book. You can check it out on Amazon. And it's called |
| 1:37.3 | Worries Whispers. And it's a collection of illustrated poems by Mia Mason. It is a graphic novel |
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