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It’s Not What You Think

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

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47:31

When Tourette syndrome meets OCD

It’s Not What You Think ·

2025/11/02

Did you know that Tourette Syndrome (TS) and OCD frequently co-occur? Penny and Angie talk to Jason McCurry who has TS and OCD. Jason talks so generously about:- Experiencing both TS and OCD symptoms as a kid in a country town - How OCD and TS interrelate - What actually happens physically when he starts ticking - How physically arduous constant ticking can be for someone with TS - His trepidation about coming onto the podcast, particularly with his TS flaring up a bit recently - How he would like

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58:36

Perinatal OCD: When ‘the happiest time of your life’...

It’s Not What You Think ·

2025/10/26

This week is all about perinatal OCD, and it’s a biggie. Penny and Ange chat to perinatal and reproductive psychiatrist Dr Edna Lekgabe and clinical psychologist Dr kit Casey. In the discussion they talk about:What perinatal OCD is How the brain fundamentally changes during matrescence Who gets perinatal OCD and why Some of the common ( and extremely difficult obsessions that come up with perinatal OCD) The ‘professionalisation of parenthood’ The loneliness of experiencing perinatal OCD Why it’s

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46:14

Bailey MacDonald: Being a young person with OCD

It’s Not What You Think ·

2025/10/12

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 isn’t comfortable to go into the content of the obsessions, she bravely talks to Penny and Angie about: ⁃Her first encounter with the mental health system and why it put her ff seeking help for years after ⁃How exhausting it is to be at school whilst

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45:13

Alison Cosker: A special chat about neurodivergence,...

It’s Not What You Think ·

2025/10/05

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 the first Obsession Confession segment sent in by a dear listener.

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54:17

Dr Louise Newson: OCD & hormones

It’s Not What You Think ·

2025/09/28

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. Penny and Angie chat with Dr Louise Newson, GP and menopause specialist, to explore how natural hormone shifts interact with OCD and anxiety. They also discuss: - how to advocate for yourself when you see a doctor and you might be curious about

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61:49

Rick Davies: The agony and absurdity of living with ocd

It’s Not What You Think ·

2025/09/21

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 mental illness as someone with a public profile How cathartic it is to hear other people talk about their ocd experiences The co morbidity of OCD and ADHD Feeling like a fraud when the ocd flares up How privilege plays into recovery The imperfects episode

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42:30

We're Back! The Difficulty of 'Coming Out' with OCD

It’s Not What You Think ·

2025/09/14

We’re back for Season 2! In this return episode, Angie and Penny chat about :what they got up to over their holidays why OCD can get so much worse when the pressure is on to have a good time the complexities of ‘coming out’ with OCD. Angie reveals how difficult it can be to talk about false memory OCD Freedom From Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Jonathan Grayson

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45:41

A chat with our psychologist: Part 2 - Is...

It’s Not What You Think ·

2025/07/20

In the season finale of Season 1, we're joined once again by clinical psychologist Andrea Wallace for a powerful discussion on the role of self-compassion in healing shame, especially for people living with OCD.Andrea breaks down why shame and OCD so often go hand in hand, and how cultivating self-kindness can be a transformative part of the recovery process. We also explore: • Why shame frequently accompanies OCD • What to do when withholding joy becomes a compulsion • How to

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36:54

A chat with our psychologist. Part 1: mythbusting

It’s Not What You Think ·

2025/07/13

Yes, we have the same psychologist, and to us, she is an OCD wizard. In this special two-part episode, Dr Andrea Wallace shares some of her wisdom around what it REALLY feels like to have OCD, busts some common OCD myths and talks a bit about her own imposter syndrome (apparently even the wizards gets it).

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52:57

All about kids and OCD

It’s Not What You Think ·

2025/07/06

This week Penny and Angie are joined by pediatrican Dr Annie Moulden and clinical psychologist Lauren Wetheimer. They dive into topics including who can diagnose a child with OCD and how this process unfolds, how and why parents play such a big and important role in OCD recovery, the advantages of early diagnosis and the role of medication. Finding a psychologist in Australia: OCD Bounce Directory Seeing a provisional psychologist: UTS Bond university Swinburne University Online therapy

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50:10

How to help a loved one with OCD

It’s Not What You Think ·

2025/06/29

Hugh Van Cuylenburg has lived and loved someone with OCD for over 10 years. And that person happens to be co-host Penny Moodie. Penny and Angie talk to Hugh about why he thinks he’s still not great at always knowing what to do, why humour helps and why sometimes your instincts to help can fuel the OCD. They end the episode by offering their top tips on how to support someone you love who has this complex disorder.Our top 6 tips: 1. Learn as much as you can about OCD 2. Practice patience 3. Try to

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45:25

A Hero's Journey: The road to an OCD diagnosis

It’s Not What You Think ·

2025/06/22

Penny and Angie speak to Clinical Psychologist and Director of Melbourne Psychology and Counselling, Dr Claire Ahern about the often-bumpy road to getting an OCD diagnosis. They also pick Claire's brain about what to look for in a therapist, the question to ask someone who you suspect might have OCD and the differences between anxiety and OCD.

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34:09

Hello and welcome to our brains.

It’s Not What You Think ·

2025/06/22

In the very first ACTUAL episode Penny and Angie introduce themselves and talk about their own personal experiences with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, the light and the dark sides of this disorder and what's coming up on this first season of It's Not What You Think.

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Welcome to It's Not What You Think

It’s Not What You Think ·

2025/06/13

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.

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