In this episode Jhonelle and Britney speak to Shadayne, an incredible woman from Jamaica who shares her story of diagnosis, daily life, and the ups and downs of living with Tourette Syndrome. Shadayne brings a light to being diagnosed as an adult, what it's like to live with Coprolalia as a person who is not comfortable with swearing and learning how to live inside of a body that she can no longer control. This is a great episode and one that is sure to teach so many people so much! Tune in and remember to subscribe to never miss an episode! And if you want to be a guest on the podcast, send us an email at [email protected] 

For more information and resources regarding Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders, visit the Tourette Association of America at tourette.org. Fight stigma, raise awareness, expand community. 

This week, Jhonelle and Britney welcome Britney's husband Scott, to talk about how they navigate Tourette Syndrome in their marriage, how Scott helps Britney through the hard moments, and everything in between - including some heated debate about Kitkat Ice Cream flavors?

This is the last episode of the mini dating/Valentine's day specials, and we hope you enjoyed all three episodes! If you haven't had a chance, go back and check out the other two episodes and give them a listen. 

As always, if you'd like to be a guest on Tourettes Podcast, email us at [email protected] and if you'd like to learn more about Tourette Syndrome, go to tourette.org to find all kinds of resources for Tourette Syndrome and other Tic Disorders. 

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Max and Jasmine and talking about what it's like for them to be in a relationship where both people have Tourette Syndrome and other co-occurring conditions. We discuss what it's like for them in their relationship, what kind of accommodations do they set up for each other, how they help each other and so much more! It was another great conversation that we are sure everyone is going to love! 

For more information and resources regarding Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders, visit the Tourette Association of America at tourette.org. Fight stigma, raise awareness, expand community. And as a reminder, be sure to check out their replay of the webinar on March 18th, 2025 at 7:00pm: Navigating, Dating, and Disclosure for Adults. 

**TRIGGER WARNING**: In this episode, there is some discussion about ab*se both mentally and physically. Please be aware that if this is something that might trigger or harm anyone's mental health, this begins being discussed at the 26-minute mark.

This week Jhonelle and Britney sit down with Emma from Life's a Twitch Emma to talk about what it's like to date with Tourette Syndrome and some of the challenges and benefits it brings into dating and relationships. This is a great episode for anyone wondering about how others disclose in relationships and when, as well as some of the fears that come along with dating with Tourette Syndrome. Emma is a great advocate in the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community and everyone can learn so much from her by following along at @Lifesatwitchemma on all social media platforms. 

This week, Jhonelle and Britney sit down with Anthony to talk about his upcoming bike ride across the United States for Tourette Syndrome Awareness. Anthony will be biking across the United States to raise awareness for Tourette Syndrome and funds for the Tourette Association of America. Anthony starts his journey in San Diego on March 2nd, 2025, concluding in St. Augustine, Florida on April 14th. If you would like to follow along on his journey, be sure to follow him on Instagram at anthony_cycles4ts and if you'd like to donate, you can do so by going to: https://www.givegab.com/campaigns/anthonycycles

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For more information and resources regarding Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders, visit the Tourette Association of America at tourette.org. Fight stigma, raise awareness, expand community.

In this episode, Jhonelle sits down and speaks with our guest, Jaylen Arnold. Arnold is the founder of Jaylen's Challenge, a non-profit that spreads awareness on anti-bullying. Jhonelle and Jaylen speak about their years of friendship, Jaylen's story of how he started Jaylen's Challenge when he was getting bullied for having Tourette Syndrome, the impact his organization has made across schools, tips for dealing with bullying in school, and much more! For more information on his organization, you can visit jaylenschallenge.org

This week, Britney and Jhonelle sit down and speak with our guest, Kel Hannum. In this episode, we talk about his experience serving in the U.S. Airforce for 23 years as a civil engineer officer, others' responses to learning he had TS while serving, his experience with PTSD, parallels between tic disorders and PTSD, being diagnosed later in life, and much more! 

This week, Britney and Jhonelle have a special guest: Colleen! In this episode, we talk about OCD, how it's stigmatized just like Tourette Syndrome is, and the real debilitating toll it can take on a person. 

If you want to learn more, head over to the Tourette Association's YouTube channel to watch "Living With Tourette Syndrome & OCD: A Community Perspective." 

For further information and resources regarding Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders, visit the Tourette Association of America at tourette.org. Fight stigma, raise awareness, expand community.

In this episode, Jhonelle and Britney take a lighthearted approach and talks about weird and humorous things their tics have made them do. They also talk about the importance of being able to laugh them off from time to time and how laughing with a person who tics instead of at them are two different and important distinctions. For more information and resources regarding Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders, visit the Tourette Association of America at tourette.org. Fight stigma, raise awareness, expand community.

In this episode, Britney and Jhonelle share their stories on how they began advocating about Tourette Syndrome, the ups and downs that come with advocacy, the Tourette Association's National Conference in June, and advice and tips for what to be prepared for if you're interested in advocating. For more information and resources regarding Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders, visit the Tourette Association of America at tourette.org. Fight stigma, raise awareness, expand community.