Mum Mind Unpacked 12. Inside the Mind of OCD – Penny Moodie Gets Real About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & Why It’s Really Not What You Think
Hosts: Bree & Gia
Guest: Penny Moodie, author of The Joy Thief & co-host of It’s Not What You Think
🎧 Episode Summary
When most people hear “OCD,” they picture someone who’s neat, tidy, and obsessed with organisation. But Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is so much more — and so often misunderstood.
In this deeply honest episode, we sit down with Penny Moodie — mum of three, author, and mental health advocate — as she opens up about her experience living with OCD. From the long, confusing journey to a diagnosis to the daily struggles of managing intrusive thoughts while raising a young family, Penny offers a raw and powerful perspective on what OCD actually feels like.
Gia also shares her own childhood experience with OCD, exploring how intrusive thoughts impacted her early life and how much her journey mirrors Penny’s.
This is a must-listen for anyone who has OCD, loves someone who does, or simply wants to better understand the truth behind the stigma.
🎙️ In This Episode:
Penny’s personal story and road to diagnosis
The myths vs. the reality of OCD
How intrusive thoughts show up and how they affect day-to-day life
Why OCD is treatable — and what recovery can look like
Gia’s reflections on her own experience with OCD
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🔍 Keywords
OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Penny Moodie, intrusive thoughts, mental health, motherhood, parenting, mum guilt, mum rage, mental load, OCD diagnosis, childhood OCD