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Why OC Moms Struggle With Anxiety (& What Helps)

As a psychotherapist, I see anxiety show up again and again in OC moms — not because they’re doing something wrong, but because they’re doing too much without enough support. Let’s talk about what’s really going on and what helps. Together, we can find ways to calm the nervous system and reclaim space for rest and presence.

Best Self, Anxiety, Couples, Coparenting, Community, Family, Feelings, Grateful, Marriage, Mental Health, Motherhood, Parenting, Relationships, Young Women, New MomsShelby CastileJanuary 20, 2026Anxiety Therapy Therapy for Moms Orange County Moms Nervous System Regulation Perfectionism & Anxiety, therapy for moms

Listening: You Think You’re Doing It. You’re Probably Not

Most people think they’re good listeners—but real listening is rarer than we realize. Active listening isn’t about waiting to respond or fixing the problem. It’s about slowing down, regulating your nervous system, and truly hearing the person in front of you. Especially during the holidays, this one skill can be the difference between connection and conflict.