It’s Not What You Think

S2E7 - When Tourette syndrome meets OCD

Published: November 2, 2025

Duration: 47:31

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 people to react if his TS symptoms fl...