It’s Not What You Think
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About
OCD, it’s really not what you think. This is a podcast about the horrors and hilarities of living with OCD, hosted by author and mental health advocate Penny Moodie and CEO of Stand Up Events, Angie Greene. Both Penny and Angie have lived with OCD for as long as they can remember and they have had enough of the misconceptions about OCD that can cause so much damage. They want to share what it’s really like to live with OCD so that other people feel more understood and less alone. Each week they will speak to an expert or someone with lived experience to delve into the raw and often confronting reality of living with this often debilitating illness. Penny and Angie are on a mission to shine a light on something that is so often shrouded in shame so that everyone can feel less alone. So if you have OCD, or you know someone who has OCD, take a listen! INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/itsnotwhatyouthink_pod
Episodes
- Adelaide Miller: Solving the jigsaw of multiple diagnoses
Adelaide Miller shares her journey with multiple diagnoses, including OCD, an eating disorder, mild Tourette's, and ADHD. She discusses childhood symptoms and how she has processed her neurodivergence and mental health. Eating disorders ar…
- We're back..again! An ADHD diagnosis, an OCD slump and a big season ahead.
The hosts of It's Not What You Think return for Season 3, discussing Angie's recent ADHD diagnosis, Penny's experience with an OCD relapse, and Alison's holiday reflections. They also tease upcoming guests for the season.
- Group chat: How OCD affects friendships
Alison Cosker joins Penny and Ange to discuss the impact of OCD on friendships. The episode covers challenges in disclosing a diagnosis, the strain on relationships, boundary setting, the reassurance seeking dynamic, and offers advice for…
- Monique Michelson: A neuroaffirming psychologist with ASD, ADHD and OCD
This episode features clinical psychologist Monique Mitchelson, who discusses her experiences growing up undiagnosed with ASD, ADHD, and OCD. She shares how her adult diagnoses influenced her career and personal life, touching on burnout,…
- When Tourette syndrome meets OCD
Jason McCurry discusses living with Tourette Syndrome and OCD, detailing their co-occurrence, physical manifestations of tics, and his advocacy for young people with disabilities.
- Perinatal OCD: When ‘the happiest time of your life’ turns dark.
This episode discusses perinatal OCD, featuring insights from Dr. Edna Lekgabe and Dr. Kit Casey. They explore what perinatal OCD is, why it occurs during matrescence, common obsessions, diagnostic challenges, and treatment including medic…
- Bailey MacDonald: Being a young person with OCD
Hosts Penny and Angie speak with 18-year-old Bailey MacDonald about her experiences living with OCD. Bailey discusses her journey through the mental health system, the challenges of managing OCD at school, and the hope she has found for th…
- Alison Cosker: A special chat about neurodivergence, 'that' tricky OCD manoeuvre and the profundity of grief.
In this episode, Penny and Ange host Alison Cosker for a discussion on neurodivergence, OCD, and how grief is affected by OCD. The episode also features a listener-submitted "Obsession Confession."
- Dr Louise Newson: OCD & hormones
Penny and Angie discuss with GP and menopause specialist Dr. Louise Newson how natural hormone shifts impact OCD and anxiety. They cover self-advocacy for medical care, hormone types, and histamine sensitivity’s role.
- Rick Davies: The agony and absurdity of living with ocd
Australian actor and writer Rick Davies candidly shares his experiences with OCD and ADHD, discussing how acting served as a refuge and the complexities of co-occurring diagnoses, public vulnerability, and privilege in recovery.
- We're Back! The Difficulty of 'Coming Out' with OCD
Angie and Penny discuss their holidays, how OCD symptoms can intensify with social pressure, and the challenges of revealing one's OCD diagnosis, with Angie sharing specific difficulties related to false memory OCD.
- A chat with our psychologist: Part 2 - Is Self-Compassion the Antidote to shame?
Clinical psychologist Andrea Wallace discusses the connection between shame and OCD in the season finale. The episode explores how self-compassion can aid in healing shame and provides practical exercises for managing these issues.
- A chat with our psychologist. Part 1: mythbusting
Dr Andrea Wallace, a psychologist specializing in OCD, joins the podcast to bust common myths about the condition and discuss what it's truly like to live with OCD. This is the first part of a two-part special.
- All about kids and OCD
Penny and Angie discuss childhood OCD with Dr Annie Moulden and Lauren Wetheimer. They cover diagnosis, the importance of parental involvement in recovery, the benefits of early detection, and the role of medication.
- How to help a loved one with OCD
Hugh Van Cuylenburg shares insights on supporting a loved one with OCD, discussing why instincts can sometimes fuel the disorder and offering six practical tips, including education, patience, and professional support.
- A Hero's Journey: The road to an OCD diagnosis
Penny and Angie discuss the challenges of obtaining an OCD diagnosis with Clinical Psychologist Dr Claire Ahern. They cover identifying potential OCD symptoms and selecting the right therapist.
- Hello and welcome to our brains.
Penny and Angie introduce themselves and share their personal experiences with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, discussing both the positive and negative aspects of the disorder. They also preview what listeners can expect in the first seaso…
- Welcome to It's Not What You Think
This episode of 'It's Not What You Think' discusses Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), exploring the realities of living with the condition. The podcast is hosted by Penny Moodie and Angie Greene.