
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 re... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental Health | |||

This week Penny and Angie talk to Bailey MacDonald, an 18 year old who has OCD. Bailey has been suffering with OCD for many years, but it was a few years ago that a particular OCD theme entered Bailey’s life and completely upended it. Whilst Bailey i... more
This week Penny and Ange welcome their dear friend and unofficial producer, Alison Cosker, into the studio for a conversation about multiple diagnoses, doubting the doubt, and how grief can be impacted by OCD (and vice versa).
They also introduce th... more
From periods, pregnancy and beyond, hormones play a crucial role in your mental health. When you have OCD, you might notice that during certain times of the month, or throughout certain life stages, the OCD symptoms get significantly better or worse.... more
Australian actor and writer Rick Davies joins us to talk candidly about living with OCD and his more recent diagnosis of ADHD. We chat about:
• How acting became a safe haven from the exhaustion of OCD
• The trepidation of talking so openly about m... more
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Girls, this is such a informative pod I have loved listening and learning from you both. You girls are changing the way we talk about OCD and making people feel less alone along the way. Keep going 🩷
I can’t rate this podcast highly enough. Penny & Angie bring so much honesty & heart, with the perfect mix of insight and humour. These episodes are hugely informative with real practical tips for OCD sufferers and their families/friends. Thank you for being so vulnerable and offering sufferers hope, while also helping everyone else better understand OCD.❤️
This podcast would have changed my life when I was a teenager wondering why I had weird thoughts and couldn’t move past them. This is amazing work thank you 🙏🏼
I’ve been waiting for this podcast! Penny and Angie get raw and vulnerable with us. I mean it’s gotta be hard sharing some of your themes to the world! I can relate to Penny’s journey - I too had a theme at the same age around HIV. Couldn’t touch toilet doors, worried about specks of blood! And OCD loves to follow you and latch on to anything you care about. It felt good listening to others who shared the same journey from childhood, how isolated you felt because there was no way you would ACTUA... more
So important, so honest and beautifully produced, well done.
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Focusing on the realities of living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), this podcast offers listeners an honest and insightful exploration of the challenges, misconceptions, and stigma associated with the condition. Hosted by two women who share their personal experiences with OCD, episodes feature discussions with experts and lived experience stories, providing both support and education. The hosts aim to normalize conversations about mental health and foster a sense of community among listeners, encouraging openness and vulnerability as they navigate the complexities of OCD together. Unique to this podcast is its commitment to blending humor and raw honesty, making it relatable and enlightening for those affected by OCD and their lo... more
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Recent guests on It’s Not What You Think include:
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2. Alison Cosker
3. Dr. Louise Newson
4. Rick Davies
5. Dr. Andrea Wallace
6. Hugh Van Cuylenburg
7. Dr. Claire Ahern
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