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Be The Tortoise59. Living with OCD with author of The Joy Thief Penny MoodieObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often heavily misunderstood. We hear the words OCD thrown around so often yet, how many of us truly understand what it s like to live with? In this very special episode, we are joined with author of the book "The Joy Thief". Penny is a writer, OCD advocate, and mum of three tiny people. She has a background in media and communications and has previously worked as a communications specialist in the mental health, non-profit and health communications sectors. In this weeks episode with Penny, we dive into:- Penny's p...2025-02-2349 min
Asklé Modern Family66 - REPLAY - Penny Moodie - Author of The Joy Thief: How OCD steals your happiness - and how to get it backPenny is an author, OCD advocate and mum of three. She has a background in media and communications and has previously worked as a communications specialist in the mental health and non-profit sectors. Penny has a Masters of Global Media Communications and recently wrote the brilliant book, The Joy Thief - how OCD steals your happiness and how to get it back. A personal and practical guide to navigating the complex world of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Weaving her personal experience with the stories of other OCD sufferers, as well as the expertise of some of the world's leading O...2025-01-141h 09
Ladies, We Need To TalkThe 'joy thief' — Penny Moodie on living with OCDPenny Moodie’s childhood was marked by catastrophic thoughts: that her parents would die in an accident, that she had contracted HIV, that she was pregnant, even though she’d never had sex. These all-consuming anxieties wouldn't leave Penny, they occupied a huge part of her life, and she developed compulsions around them which she believed would keep her and the people she loved safe. 2024-12-2324 min
Broad Radio On The GoMorning Broads Fri 8th November, with Michala Banas and Rana HussainRana and Michala talk about surviving the end-of-year mania and why won’t women ask for help?They are joined by Gogglebox star Kerry Silbery, Yappa’s Yarnin’ host Leila Gurruwiwi,and Penny Moodie, author of ‘The Joy Thief - How OCD Steals your happiness’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-081h 18
Morning Broads on demandOn Fri 8th November, with Michala Banas and Rana HussainRana and Michala talk about surviving the end-of-year mania and why won’t women ask for help?They are joined by Gogglebox star Kerry Silbery, Yappa’s Yarnin’ host Leila Gurruwiwi, and Penny Moodie, author of ‘The Joy Thief - How OCD Steals your happiness’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-081h 18
The Neurodivergent WomanObsessive Compulsive Disorder with Penny MoodieThis week we speak with Penny Moodie about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Penny is a writer, OCD advocate, and mum of three little people. She is the author of ‘The Joy Thief: How OCD steals your happiness – and how to get it back’ and the co-creator the website soocd.com.au, which is packed with information on OCD and how to get support. In this episode Penny very generously shares her personal experience with OCD, and she takes us through the ‘why’ of OCD and the strategies and treatment approaches she has found helpful. ...2024-10-131h 11
ConversationsObsessive-compulsive disorder and how Penny loosened its anxiety-inducing gripPenny Moodie grew up consumed by catastrophic thoughts and developed habits to try to ward off impending doom. It turned out she had been living with obsessive-compulsive disorder. (R)Penny Moodie grew up consumed by catastrophic thoughts and ideas - that her parents would die in a car crash, that her mother was not really her mother, or that she had somehow contracted HIV aids.It's not unusual for children to worry about their parents and their own safety, but for Penny these anxieties went much further.She thought she could ward off c...2024-10-0851 min
Shedding Skin Podcast#1 - OCD with Cate Gilpin (Interview)In this episode Nick interviews Cate Gilpin, and she talks about her experience with OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. From her disrupted formative years, to the revelation and diagnosis in her 40s, to treatments and the impact this disorder has had on her life, Cate’s incredible ability to articulate her experience, to bravely share her journey of mental health, and the immense gratitude she has found for her life since better understanding OCD is inspiring. Also, but less importantly, Cate happens to be married to Nick (the host of this podcast!)This episode explores mental health ch...2024-09-181h 09
Ready or NotMrs. Doubtfire and Gilmore Girls as meditations on motherhood with special guest Rana Hussain | Witching HourWelcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside parenting. It's Ready or Not's loose little sister coming to your ears every Tuesday.In today's episode, we:Deep dive motherhood depictions in Mrs Doubtfire and Gilmore GirlsPlus, Lu asks diversity and inclusion specialist Rana Hussain all about how we can foster inclusion with our children and educate them to encourage belonging for all.--Links:Find Rana on Instagram here.Listen to Rana's Ready or Not interview here...2024-08-261h 15Ready or NotMrs. Doubtfire and Gilmore Girls as meditations on motherhood with special guest Rana Hussain | Witching HourWelcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside parenting. It's Ready or Not's loose little sister coming to your ears every Tuesday.In today's episode, we:Deep dive motherhood depictions in Mrs Doubtfire and Gilmore GirlsPlus, Lu asks diversity and inclusion specialist Rana Hussain all about how we can foster inclusion with our children and educate them to encourage belonging for all.--Links:Find Rana on Instagram here.Listen to Rana's Ready or Not interview here...2024-08-261h 15
TWO AM IAngie Greene: Unapologetically fighting for inclusion and standing up for what matters mostEpisode 8: Angie Greene Angie Greene comes from Australian sporting royalty. But growing up, her extensive association with the world of men's sport and seeing how her brother Brent – who came out to her when she was 13 years old – was treated in sport, school and life, set her on a path and passion for inclusion. Angie is now an anti-discrimination activist and CEO of Stand Up Events, a not-for-profit dedicated to fighting sexual and gender discrimination in Australian sport. She wears her heart on her sleeve and in this incredibly raw episode, explains why she is unapo...2024-06-1840 minAsklé Modern Family40 - Penny Moodie - Author of The Joy ThiefPenny is an author, OCD advocate and mum of three. She has a background in media and communications and has previously worked as a communications specialist in the mental health and non-profit sectors. Penny has a Masters of Global Media Communications and recently wrote the brilliant book, The Joy Thief - how OCD steals your happiness and how to get it back. A personal and practical guide to navigating the complex world of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Weaving her personal experience with the stories of other OCD sufferers, as well as the expertise of some of the world's leading O...2024-06-171h 10
The ImperfectsIMPERFIX: How Rick Davies Deals with His OCDLiving with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is not a life sentence, as Rick Davies so eloquently tells Hugh and Josh in this episode of The Imperfix. Best known as Jimmy from the TV show 'Offspring', Rick is unbelievably vulnerable in sharing his story with OCD - from the awkward and painful compulsions, to the relief of a diagnosis at 18 years old. Here Rick share's how he was inspired by the trailblazing work of Penny Moodie and talks through finding peace and happiness amidst the torment. 🎧 Things to listen to Rick’s full Imperfects episode - http...2024-06-1415 min
Life After Birth with Yara HearyPenny Moodie on Parenting With OCD, Self-Regulation and Reframing Failure As EvolutionHi mamas. Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Penny Moodie, a writer, OCD advocate and mum of three. In 2023, she wrote the incredible book, ‘The Joy Thief’, sharing her personal journey and the stories of fellow OCD sufferers, exploring OCD stigmas and treatments with raw honesty and zero judgement. In this conversation, we talk about Penny’s experience of becoming a mother, and in particular her experience of this while suffering with OCD. Undiagnosed at the time of her first child’s birth, she reflects on how the transition to parenthood prompted her to seek dia...2024-05-2142 min
The Steph Sanzaro Podcast052 - OCD, Intimately, wth Cody AndersonIn this deeply personal episode, Cody Anderson, partner of host Steph Sanzaro, courageously shares his journey with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Through candid storytelling, Cody offers a raw glimpse into his lived experience, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of navigating life with OCD.
Key Discussion Points:
Lived Experience and Awareness: Cody provides insight into his journey with OCD, aiming to raise awareness and foster understanding of this often-misunderstood condition.
Exposure Therapy: He recounts his experiences with exposure therapy and how gradual exposure can often help normalise fears over time.
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The ImperfectsAn Imperfect Chat About MenIn this bonus episode of The Imperfects, Hugh, Ryan and Josh have an imperfect conversation about mens violence against women. To say it's a massive problem in Australia is an understatement. Violence and aggression can take many forms that span from small micro-aggressions all the way through to rape and murder. It effects ALL women, with the most vulnerable and marginalised in our community, at the greatest risk. We don’t have the answers to solve it. But we don’t want to remain silent. Through this conversation and many more we'll have on the podcast, it’s our...2024-04-1831 min
Living The Team Life with Kim & Rog#55 - Interview with Penny Moodie and Hugh van Cuylenburg: Vulnerability, Mental Health, Purpose, Mental Load, and Cricket AnalogiesWhen we think about our purpose in life, many of us hope we will, in some small way, contribute to leaving the world and our fellow humans better than when we arrived. Well, our inspiring guests today, Penny Moodie and Hugh van Cuylenburg, can actually say they've already achieved that mission and they're not stopping there.
These two have committed their lives and careers to making real change in the mental health space, and they've really struck a chord with the Australian public. Penny, author of the trail blazing book the Joy Thief, and Hugh, founder of...2024-03-121h 01
Roll With The PunchesThe Joy Thief: How OCD Steals Your Happiness & How To Get It Back - Penny Moodie - 736It took Penny Moodie a whopping 23 years to get a diagnosis for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Over two decades riding a mental health rollercoaster of intrusive thoughts and the mental or physical compulsions that follow. The stigma and misconceptions surrounding OCD make this type of delayed diagnosis all too common. 'I'm so OCD' seems at times to be a pretty familiar off-hand remark from every second person who likes to throw the label on their little quirks and habits without too much thought, however this is the first in-depth conversation I've had on the show regarding obsessive-compulsive disorder, a...2024-01-1743 min
The School of Wellbeing with Meg DurhamMeg Durham: The Year That Was & Recommendations | Episode 112“As someone that is wired to strive to do more, I have been practising the art of arriving and getting to a space of ‘enough’.” - Meg Durham
Join host Meg Durham in the final episode of 2023, as she wraps up the year and shares the transformative lessons learned in the world of education and beyond.
Meg shares some of her biggest personal and professional highlights, from conquering a 5K run to appearances on the Today Show and facilitating programs for a range of schools across Australia. Gain insights into the art of arriving, the limits o...2023-12-1417 min
Double Booked2023 IN BOOKS: Cait and Soph chat top reads of 2023 - best fiction, non-fiction, series and more!Cait and Soph chat top reads of 2023 - best fiction, non-fiction, series and more!
Books mentioned in this episode:
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Mind Fuck series by ST Abby
Dept of speculation by Jenny Offill
Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams
Distance by Luna Mason
Iron Fame Rebecca Yarros
Karina May - Duck a l'orange for breakfast
Kate Canterbury - In A Jam
Abby Jimenez - Yours Truly
Brittany Ann - Breathe for me
Hannah Bonam-Young - out on a limb
Rebecca Yarros - The things we leave unfinished
Elsie Silver - Hopeless
Liz Tomforde - Mile High and...2023-12-1454 min
The BriefingWhat it's like to live in the nightmare world of OCD from the age of sixThe stereotypes of OCD are hand washing and checking door locks, but for many people it’s the underlying thoughts that derail their life and steal their happiness. In this episode Penny Moodie, author of The Joy Thief, shares her darkest thoughts with Tom Tilley and explains how exposure therapy worked to help her. Headlines: STC issues apology over on-stage pro-Palestinian display Calls for the ceasefire in Gaza to be extended Annual inflation figure has dropped Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitte...2023-11-2919 min
Breaking the Rules: A Clinician's Guide to Treating OCD"The Joy Thief": A practical, personal guide to navigating OCDPenny Moodie is a Co-founder of So OCD and the Author of "The Joy Thief". Penny is a passionate OCD advocate and her book, “The Joy Thief” is a deeply personal exploration of OCD along with practical advice from mental health professionals. In this episode, Penny describes the experience of writing "The Joy Thief", the effect it had on her own OCD, and the things she learnt along the way. She also shares her hopes and wishes for others with OCD who want to reclaim their happiness from their condition. Resources and links: Purc...2023-11-0626 min
The Heart Of ItHow OCD Becomes 'The Joy Thief'Penny Moodie lived with OCD for over 20 years before she got a formal diagnosis, and access to treatment. Through her new book 'The Joy Thief', Penny has created the resource she wishes she'd had. Penny chats to Cam and Ali about her 'magical thinking' as a child, what people get wrong about OCD, and how couples therapy helped her marriage. LINKS Buy 'The Joy Thief' – https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-joy-thief-penny-moodie/book/9781761068669.html. Follow Penny Moodie on Instagram @penny_moodie. Learn more about 'So OCD' – https://soocd.com.au/. Follow Cam on Instagram @camerondaddo. Follow Ali on Ins...2023-10-2943 min
James and Ashley Stay at Home'These men do exist:' the Dark Mode spoilers episodeAshley reveals the inspiration behind the twists and turns in her bestselling psychological thriller, Dark Mode. Together with return guest Jacinta Dietrich and self-described enthusiastic reader Ali Thomas, Ashley and James delve into every scintillating Dark Mode detail they normally can’t discuss, including the novel's real-life inspirations. Jacinta Dietrich is the author of This Is Us Now, and co-hosts Differently Brained, a podcast focussed on neurodivergent celebration and mental health awareness. Ali Thomas is a former high school English teacher and featured as part of the inaugural Boorowa Literary Festival. Upcoming events: T...2023-10-171h 00
Stories Behind the Story with Better ReadingBE Better: Penny Moodie on OCD and The Joy ThiefBE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Penny Moodie talks to Jane Tara about navigating the complex world of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Her book, The Joy Thief, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1224 minStories Behind the Story with Better ReadingBE Better: Penny Moodie on OCD and The Joy ThiefBE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Penny Moodie talks to Jane Tara about navigating the complex world of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Her book, The Joy Thief, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1224 min
Ready or NotPenny Moodie on OCD in motherhood, writing The Joy Thief, and THAT The Imperfects episode on the mental loadWhen Penny Moodie appeared on her husband Hugh Van Cuylenburg's podcast to talk about the mental load of parenting, the response was huge.Penny shared an experience that so many mothers can relate to: the rage and frustration that comes with feeling like everything at home is falling on you.And on the other side of the coin, Hugh - the founder of the Resilience Project - shared an experience that many fathers will relate to: feeling like he was doing everything that he could and that it still wasn't enough.That was...2023-10-1047 minReady or NotPenny Moodie on OCD in motherhood, writing The Joy Thief, and THAT The Imperfects episode on the mental loadWhen Penny Moodie appeared on her husband Hugh Van Cuylenburg's podcast to talk about the mental load of parenting, the response was huge.Penny shared an experience that so many mothers can relate to: the rage and frustration that comes with feeling like everything at home is falling on you.And on the other side of the coin, Hugh - the founder of the Resilience Project - shared an experience that many fathers will relate to: feeling like he was doing everything that he could and that it still wasn't enough.That was...2023-10-1047 minDouble BookedWORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY: Exploring books about mental healthCait and Soph discuss seven recommendations of books that explore mental health conditions. Mental Health Resources:
Lifeline - 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14
Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
Headspace (for people between age of 12-15) 1800 650 890
Safe steps (family violence support) 1800 015 188 Books mentioned in this episode:
Dept. of Speculation - Jenny Offill Distance - Luna Mason
Cloudstreet - Tim Winton
The Cheat Sheet - Sarah Adams
Surprising Power Of A Good Dumpling - Wai Chim
The Anti Cool Girl - Rosie Waterland
House of Longing - Tara Calaby
Home Body - Rupi Kaur
Sorrow and Bliss - Meg Mason
The Joy Thief - Penny Moodie2023-10-0941 min
The Wood LifeOCD isn't what you think it is 🧼Obsessive Compulsive Disorder isn't just obsessively cleaning or a punchline we see in movies. More than half a million Australians have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, it is so much more common than we think it is and it doesn't always manifest in ways we expect. Author and OCD advocate Penny Moodie's joins Sam Wood to discuss her personal experience with OCD, what to look out for and how we can best support the people in our lives with OCD. You can buy Penny Moodie's book The Joy Thief now. If you would like further information or support about OC...2023-10-0430 min
The MomentI Couldn't Get Out Of My CarHow did Penny find herself 9 months into parenthood, unable to leave her car? What does it look like, to experience a battle with OCD for 23 years before reaching a formal diagnosis? When do intrusive thoughts verge into OCD? How has Penny moved forward, after the moment she was unable to get out of her car? All of these questions and more, are answered in todays episode!The Joy Thief, authored by Penny Moodie is available now. If you experience OCD, know someone who does or work with people who do, this book is an absolute must-read. ...2023-10-0338 min
The Best BitsPENNY MOODIE on how OCD steals your joy (and how to get it back again)Hey besties, Today we are so excited to say that we have Penny Moodie on the podcast! Penny is a writer and OCD advocate who has just released her book titled 'The Joy Thief' which is all about her experience with OCD. Alice and I were lucky enough to read this book before our interview with Penny and we cannot recommend it enough! Whether you experience OCD, know someone that does or would just like to widen your knowledge in this area, you will absolutely love this book. You can find Penny's book, The Joy...2023-09-2758 min
Healthy-ishWhat it’s like living with OCDObsessive-compulsive disorder stole Penny Moodie’s happiness for 23 years. The author shares how she navigated it all and what she wants others to know about this misunderstood mental health condition. WANT MORE FROM PENNY? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her hardest struggles with OCD...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Penny’s book The Joy Thief (Allen & Unwin, $34.99) here. You can catch Penny @penny_moodie. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose o...2023-09-2510 min
Extra Healthy-ishOCD stole Penny Moodie’s joy, but she got it backIf you’ve flippantly said, “Oh, I feel a bit OCD”, this episode will stop you from ever saying it again. Author Penny Moodie shares the highs and lows of her long-time mental health battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder. WANT MORE FROM PENNY? Find out more about Penny’s book The Joy Thief (Allen & Unwin, $34.99) here. You can catch Penny @penny_moodie. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok...2023-09-2518 minThe ImperfectsPenny Moodie's New Book - OCD & Finding Joy AgainPenny Moodie first shared her OCD story on The Imperfects in 2020. Since then, we and she have been flooded with incredible feedback from OCD sufferers who finally felt seen. Now Penny is back because she’s written an incredible book about OCD called The Joy Thief and it’s out now (link below).In this beautifully moving episode, Penny talks openly with Hugh, Ryan and Josh about some of the confronting moments from her book. The reason Penny calls OCD ‘the joy thief’ is because it attempts to steal so much of the joy from your life. In Penny...2023-09-1345 minThe ImperfectsHugh & Penny - The Elephant in the RelationshipYou might remember Penny Moodie from her first appearance on The Imperfects when she talked about her own experience with OCD. Link below if you don’t! Well, Penny is back to talk about something else; her marriage with Hugh. Or, more specifically, and far less click-baity, the mental load in her marriage with Hugh. “The mental load” is the cognitive effort that’s required to juggle the often invisible labour of running a household. Something that Penny noticed was becoming too much for her to handle. In this unique episode, Hugh and Penny talk about ho...2023-06-251h 08Breaking the Rules: A Clinician's Guide to Treating OCDWhat your family member with OCD needs from youPenny Moodie and Rosie Frankish are the Co-founders of the So OCD website, a resource built to provide local support for Australians with OCD. Penny Moodie is an OCD advocate, with a background in media and communications, who is currently studying for a social work degree whilst writing a book about OCD. Rosie Frankish has a background in psychology and currently works in the community mental health sector, developing and delivering specialist mental health and homelessness programs across Victoria. In this episode, Penny and Rosie discuss all things family support, including what they believe family members need...2023-05-1526 minBreaking the Rules: A Clinician's Guide to Treating OCDWhat it's like to live with OCDPenny Moodie and Rosie Frankish are the Co-founders of So OCD, a website resource built to provide local support for Australians with OCD. Penny Moodie is an OCD advocate, with a background in media and communications, who is currently writing a book about OCD whilst studying for a social work degree. Rosie Frankish has a background in psychology and currently works in the community mental health sector, where she is involved in the development and delivery of specialist mental health and homelessness programs across Victoria. In this episode, Penny and Rosie share their stories of being diagnosed...2023-05-0128 min
Refuse Fascism2022: The Year in ReviewWe take a look back at 2022 with the help of previous guests including:
Sussan Tahmasebi
Jasmin Ramsey
Marcela García
Susana Chiarotti
Sunsara Taylor
Andrew Seidel
Coco Das
Bradley Onishi
Samuel Perry
Andrew Seidel
Thomas Zimmer
Wajahat Ali
Paul Street
Rachael Wachstein
Danielle Moodie
Henry Giroux
Follow @RefuseFascism on all the socials now including mastodon.world/@refusefascism.
Thank you to everyone who is donating during giving season! Don't forget to include your mailing address if you give more th...2022-12-311h 10
Refuse FascismDanielle Moodie: How to Stand Up to Fascist BulliesSam interviews writer and pundit Danielle Moodie about the current state of fascism in the United States and how to actually stand up to the fascist bullies (hint: it’s not what the Democrats are doing right now). Listen to Danielle every weekday on her podcast Woke AF and every week on Democracy-ish (with Wajahat Ali). Follow her on Twitter at @deetwocents on Instagram @deetwocents at and on TikTok at @daniellemoodie_.
Note: Abortion remains legal for now in West Virginia as the House and Senate failed to agree on a bill.
Support the abortion rights pro...2022-07-3143 min
Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson24. Living with OCD w/ Penny MoodieObsessive Compulsive Disorder, OCD, is widely misunderstood. It's a serious, complicated mental illness, and one that often begins in childhood around the age of 10. For Penny Moodie, intrusive thoughts and the accompanying distress, followed by an overwhelming compilation to 'neutralise' the thought and gain certainty through compulsions, began around the age of 6. In this episode Penny, co-founder of SoOCD.com.au, generously shares what she's learned about OCD, how it affects her life, why it's so often misunderstood and, importantly, what helps. So OCD WebsiteFreedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Jonathan Grayson, PhDOCD...2022-03-1555 minWell, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson24. Living with OCD w/ Penny MoodieObsessive Compulsive Disorder, OCD, is widely misunderstood. It's a serious, complicated mental illness, and one that often begins in childhood around the age of 10. For Penny Moodie, intrusive thoughts and the accompanying distress, followed by an overwhelming compilation to 'neutralise' the thought and gain certainty through compulsions, began around the age of 6. In this episode Penny, co-founder of SoOCD.com.au, generously shares what she's learned about OCD, how it affects her life, why it's so often misunderstood and, importantly, what helps. So OCD WebsiteFreedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Jonathan Grayson, PhDOCD...2022-03-1555 min
MummaficationMum - Penny MoodiePenny Moodie has been living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) since she was around 7 years old. It wasn't until after the birth of her first baby, Benji, that she was diagnosed and started specific treatment.In today's episode, Penny and I chat about what it's been like for her over the last 5 years - becoming a mum, being diagnosed and starting treatment for OCD, lockdowns, 2 more pregnancies, and toddler tantrums.Penny is generous, funny and warm while she opens up about topics that are often taboo, and difficult to talk about. But that's the point, we...2022-02-1544 min
No FilterLiving With Relationship OCDEveryone has intrusive thoughts. But if you live with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Well, it becomes something much more extreme. You get stuck on your thoughts, and you can’t move past them. And you play those thoughts on a loop, like a broken record. You’ve probably heard about OCD - although it’s widely misunderstood and misrepresented. But Relationship OCD is something you’ve probably never heard of. And it’s a type of mental ill-health that affects a surprising number of people. On this episode of No Filter, Penny Moodie speaks very candidly, and vulner...2021-08-2946 min
Bitesize Primary Parents' Survival GuideHow to tackle the back to school debate with Penny TassoniFrazzled parents Elisha Sessions (BBC Academy) and Deborah James (You, Me and the Big C) hear questions from parents struggling with the decision to send their children back to school. Comedian Jessica Fostekew tells Debs that like, many parents, she has surprised herself with her decision not to send her troublesome four year-old. We speak to other parents have decided to send their children, but have questions about preparing them and the anxiety and guilt of doing so. We put these worries to educational consultant Penny Tassoni who shares her practical advice to help parents come to the best decision...2020-05-3123 min
The ImperfectsPenny Moodie - Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - It's often quoted yet misunderstood. In this special bonus ep, Hugh talks to Penny Moodie about what living with OCD anxiety is really like. Penny, amongst other things, is also Hugh’s wife, so we get to know what living with Hugh is really like! If this episode has triggered anything for you around mental health, we strongly recommend lifeline on 13 11 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-04-301h 13