Penny 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 need to talk about difficult things. And Penny is having these conversations so that other people feel less alone.

Content warning - this episode discusses mental illness, and topics which may be confronting for some listeners.

USEFUL LINKS

Awesome other podcast episodes where Penny has shared more of her history and story:

The Imperfects - Penny's husband, Hugh, hosts this podcast. Listening to them talk together is incredible - open and vulnerable and honest.

No Filter with Mia Freedman - Another fascinating and honest episode where Penny explains more about what living with OCD is like.

Have a read of Penny's website here.

If this episode has been triggering for you, I recommend you get in contact with lifeline on 13 11 14.

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