Skeptoid #998: The Manifestation Trap: OCD and the Law of Attraction

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Brian Dunning

Skeptic, Social Sciences, Skepticism, Paranormal, Conspiracy Theories, Urban Legends, Science, History

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🗓️ 22 July 2025

⏱️ 19 minutes

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What began as 19th-century mind-cure mysticism has morphed into a billion-dollar culture that may be hurting more minds than it helps.

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0:00.0	How does the Law of Attraction intersect with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD?
0:10.0	They may seem like two completely different topics.
0:13.0	Today we will explore why the principles of the law of attraction can be particularly detrimental for those living with OCD.
0:29.0	Hey everyone, Brian here with the latest news from Skeptoid Adventures. We're headed back to Death Valley.
0:37.0	That's right, we're going October 21st through the 24th, starting and ending in Las Vegas,
0:43.3	returning just in time for Las Vegas Skepti Camp that weekend.
0:47.3	If you joined us last time, you know how unforgettable the experience was.
0:53.3	But this time, we're headed to all new places that
0:56.0	you didn't see last time. And if you missed the last trip, now's your chance to be part of the
1:03.0	adventure. Whether you're a returning explorer or a first-time skeptoid adventurer, this trip is
1:10.0	for you. Mark your calendars for October 21st
1:14.4	through the 24th, 2025. New destinations, same great people. More details coming very soon.
1:23.0	Make sure you're on our events mailing list at sceptoid.com slash events.
1:34.2	You're listening to Skeptoid. I'm Adrienne Hill, guest hosting for Brian Dunning from
1:40.5	Skeptoid.com.
1:43.2	The Manifestation Trap, OCD, and the Law of Attraction.
1:49.7	Welcome to the show that separates fact from fiction, science from pseudoscience,
1:54.7	real history, from fake history, and helps us all make better life decisions by knowing
1:59.8	what's real and what's not.
2:02.6	When I ask people if they know what the law of attraction is,
2:06.3	I would estimate that less than half know what it is.
2:10.7	If I ask them if they know what the secret is,
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