The Cost of Being the Strong One: Anxiety, OCD & Parenting Through Medical Trauma

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Sarah Michelle Boes to talk about the emotional toll of navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship alongside anxiety, OCD and parenting a chronically ill child. After her daughter, Meadow, was born with severe heart defects requiring extensive medical care, Sarah found herself carrying an invisible weight of caring for her daughter while struggling with her own severe mental health struggles that emerged beneath the surface.In this episode we explore:What anxiety and OCD can actually look like in motherhoodThe emotional impact of parenting through medical traumaThe misconceptions that exist about anxiety and OCD in motherhood, especially among successful, capable womenThe pressure of showing up professional for a business and emotionally at homePractical and compassionate ways moms can begin supporting their mental health This conversation is deeply honest, emotional and validating, and is a must-listen for any mom who struggles with the effects on their own mental health while fighting to care for a chronically ill child.About Sarah:Sarah Michelle Boes is the founder of Sarah Michelle NP Reviews and a passionate advocate for mental health, pediatric cardiac research, and female entrepreneurship. After her daughter Meadow was born with severe congenital heart defects, Sarah’s personal and professional life became deeply intertwined with caregiving, advocacy, and navigating her own experiences with anxiety and OCD. Today, she uses her platform to support women facing high-pressure seasons of life while continuing her philanthropic work in congenital heart disease awareness and pediatric healthcare. Find Sarah at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-deal-nurse-practitioner-club/id1552285929https://sarahmichelleboes.com/https://www.instagram.com/sarahmichellenp/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-michelle-287616232/Looking for extra support? You can find me at:www.christigmyrcoaching.comResource Library: https://www.christigmyrcoaching.com/resource-libraryFacebook: Christi Gmyr CoachingFree Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/careermindedmomWant to be a guest on Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs: For Burned Out, Career-Minded Moms? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17509013050277528a6155ff9You can also apply at: https://www.christigmyrcoaching.com/podcast