It’s Not What You Think

E12 - Chris Walker: When childhood trauma meets OCD

Published: May 17, 2026

Duration: 46:00

Leading Australian TV producer, Chris Walker talks to Penny and Angie about the devastating intersection of OCD and childhood trauma. 
When Chris was a young kid he witnessed a devastating event which left him and his family reeling. A few years later, Chris experienced OCD symptoms which started to take over his life. 

In this very raw and honest episode, Chris talks so generously about:

The role religion and moral scrupulosity played in his OCD The exhaustion of dealing with OCD at school when it’s so often invisible/hidden The continuing misunderstanding around OCD and...