Beyond the Adjustment

OCD, Overthinking and Breath That Brings You Back

Sophie McDermott

Does your mind never stop?

OCD, intrusive thoughts and the anxious mental loops is more common than what you may realise for busy parents. Whether you have an official diagnosis or you're just wondering why your brain keeps jumping from one thing to the next, this conversation will help you understand what is really going on. 

You’ll learn:
💛 What OCD actually looks like for mums (spoiler: it’s not just handwashing or tidying)
 💛 Why stress, responsibility, pregnancy, and postpartum can trigger or worsen symptoms
💛 How your breath can instantly calm obsessive thinking and interrupt spirals
💛 A 1-minute guided breath reset you can come back to anytime you need grounding

With research-backed insights, calming techniques, and zero judgement, this episode is here to remind you that: you’re not broken, you’re not alone, and there is SO much you can do to take back control.

Press play, breathe with me, and let’s bring your nervous system back home 💫


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Make yourself a priority 🤍 

Sophie x