Deployments are hard enough without your own brain making them harder! In this powerful episode, I reveal the exact strategies that helped me survive my husband's Afghanistan deployment while pregnant—and how you can find peace even when everything feels uncertain.

Did you know research shows that the more frequently you check for communication during deployment, the MORE anxious you become? I'll show you how to break this cycle and reclaim your mental health during one of military life's biggest challenges.

• The Communication Trap: 🔹 Why constantly checking your phone actually increases your anxiety 🔹 How to set healthy boundaries around communication frequency 🔹 The surprising research that changed how I handled deployment contact

• My Raw Deployment Story: 🔸 The birthday dinner interrupted by deployment news 🔸 Managing pregnancy while my husband deployed to Afghanistan 🔸 How we handled our gender reveal over Skype (before Zoom existed!)

• OCD's Sneaky Deployment Tricks: 🔹 Communication obsessions that keep you glued to your phone 🔹 Safety compulsions that make anxiety worse, not better 🔹 The "time zone torture" that steals your present moments

• The research-backed reason why "no news is good news" should become your mantra
• Why flexibility around communication times protects your mental health
• How to create predictability without feeding the OCD cycle

Are deployments turning you into someone you don't recognize? My specialized OCD Intensive Program is designed specifically for military spouses who are:

• Constantly checking their phones during deployment
• Unable to sleep due to worry about their service member
• Feeling guilty for not handling deployment "better"
• Struggling to maintain their own life while their partner is away

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00:00 Introduction to Deployment and OCD 00:56 Personal Deployment Story 02:45 Understanding Deployment OCD 03:37 Practical Tips to Manage Deployment Anxiety

Don't let OCD steal another deployment from you. The strategies in this episode have helped hundreds of military spouses find peace—even during the most challenging separations.

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Ever wonder if your military life worries are normal or something more? In this eye-opening episode, I reveal the hidden signs that separate typical military spouse concerns from OCD—and why knowing the difference could save your mental health AND your relationships!

If you've ever found yourself checking your phone obsessively during deployments, making endless PCS lists, or lying awake worrying about base security, this episode will help you understand what's really happening in your mind.

• The Certainty Trap: 🔹 Why OCD demands 100% certainty while normal worry accepts life's unknowns 🔹 How to recognize when your need for control has crossed into OCD territory 🔹 The surprising reason reassurance never works with OCD (but does with normal worry)

• Military-Specific Red Flags: 🔸 Deployment anxiety that goes beyond normal concern 🔸 PCS perfectionism that's stealing your joy during moves 🔸 Safety compulsions that are actually making you feel less secure

• My Personal Story: 🔹 The middle-of-the-night knock that triggered my worst deployment fears 🔹 How I recognized I was stuck in the "OCD bubble" during my husband's Afghanistan deployment 🔹 What this experience taught me about staying in the here and now

• The average time from OCD symptom onset to proper diagnosis is 7-10 years—even longer for military spouses
• Normal worry motivates helpful action while OCD worry spirals endlessly
• The earlier you recognize you've stepped into the "OCD bubble," the better your relationships will be

Ready to break free from the mental prison of military OCD? My exclusive OCD Intensives are designed specifically for military spouses who are tired of putting their mental health on hold until "after the next deployment" or "after the next PCS."

In just 8 weeks, you'll:

• Learn to distinguish between normal military worry and OCD
• Develop practical tools to manage deployment anxiety
• Create a personalized strategy for maintaining mental health during PCS moves
• Build confidence in your decision-making without OCD interference

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00:00 Introduction to Military OCD Concerns 01:09 Understanding Normal Military Worry vs. OCD 02:31 Signs of Military-Specific OCD 02:52 Personal Story: Dealing with Deployment Anxiety 05:35 OCD Red Flags During PCS Moves 06:31 Safety OCD in Military Life 06:49 A Simple Test to Identify OCD 08:17 Conclusion and Next Steps

Don't wait until after the next duty station or deployment to get help. The time to reclaim your peace is NOW!

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What if being “strong enough” is actually holding you back?

Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD host, Erin Davis — therapist, former army wife, and mom of three — pulls back the curtain on the hidden pressures military spouses face. From the constant relocations to the silent expectation to “hold it all together,” she unpacks how OCD sneaks into these struggles and why chasing perfection leaves so many women burnt out and battling depression.

You’ll hear:

💡 How to separate the OCD voice from your true self 💬 Real stories from women who stopped faking “strength” and started healing 🛠️ Simple mindset shifts and healthy habits that actually make life lighter 🤝 Why community (not superhuman effort) is the key to lasting resilience

If you’ve ever felt the crushing pressure to do it all and be it all, this conversation will remind you that you’re not broken—you’re human. And there’s a healthier way forward.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 – Welcome & Why Military Spouses Face Unique OCD Struggles Erin introduces the topic and shares her own perspective as a former army wife.

00:20 – The Pressure to Be ‘Strong Enough’ in Military Life Unrealistic expectations, silent burdens, and how they affect mental health.

01:30 – Understanding OCD in Military Spouses How OCD shows up differently in military families and why it often goes unseen.

01:55 – Real Success Stories: Amanda & Sarah’s Journey to Overcoming OCD Inspiring breakthroughs from women who stopped pretending and started healing.

03:14 – Mindset Shifts That Break the Strength Myth How to separate OCD thoughts from your identity and finally feel “good enough.”

03:56 – Healthy Habits & Building a Supportive Community Daily practices that help military wives find balance and resilience.

04:27 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement for Military Spouses Why asking for support is not weakness but strength — and how to take the next step.

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Are you a military wife drowning in obsessive thoughts that feel impossible to control? You're not alone - and more importantly, you're not broken.

In this breakthrough episode, I reveal why military life creates the PERFECT storm for OCD to take over your mind. From constant uncertainty to hypervigilance to isolation, I'll show you the hidden triggers that are sabotaging your peace of mind.

You'll discover:

• Why traditional OCD advice fails military wives (and what works instead)
• The pivotal moment that changes everything for women stuck in thought spirals
• My 3-step system that stops OCD attacks before they destroy your day
• How Jessica, a Navy spouse, went from daily panic attacks to living freely in just 30 days

STOP letting OCD steal another precious moment with your family. This episode gives you the exact roadmap I've used to help 847+ military wives break free from the prison of obsessive thoughts.

If you're tired of feeling like a prisoner in your own mind, this episode will show you there IS a way out. Your freedom is waiting.

⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Why your OCD feels impossible to control (the military connection no one talks about) 00:19 - The 4 hidden triggers that make military wives 3x more likely to develop severe OCD 00:55 - EXPOSED: The uncertainty trap that's keeping you stuck in endless worry cycles 02:28 - Client breakthrough: How Navy spouse Jessica went from 6+ hours of daily rituals to complete freedom 03:19 - My proven 3-step system to break OCD patterns before they spiral (works in under 5 minutes) 04:41 - Your action plan: What to do RIGHT NOW if OCD is stealing your life

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Struggling with OCD while trying to build your dream business or career? You're about to discover how technology can become your greatest ally instead of another source of overwhelm.

In this eye-opening conversation with my business coach Caroline, I reveal the exact tech tools and systems that transformed my mental health practice - and my OCD recovery.

You'll discover:

➡️ The #1 mistake that keeps OCD entrepreneurs stuck in endless busy work ➡️ How to use technology to reduce mental load instead of adding to it ➡️ My proven system for creating passive income without triggering perfectionism spirals ➡️ Why building a sustainable practice is crucial for long-term OCD management ➡️ The mindset shifts that changed everything for my OCD recovery

STOP letting your mental health hold back your professional dreams. This episode shows you exactly how to leverage technology to create the work-life balance you've been craving while managing OCD.

If you're a mom, entrepreneur, or professional woman tired of feeling like you have to choose between success and mental wellness, this conversation will show you there's a better way.

Your sustainable, OCD-friendly business model is waiting.

⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Why technology is your secret weapon against OCD (not another distraction) 00:35 - Meet Caroline: The business coach who transformed my mental health practice 01:24 - GAME-CHANGER: How the right tech stack reduced my admin time by 80% 01:58 - Building a sustainable practice that doesn't trigger your OCD perfectionism 03:38 - The passive income strategy that gave me freedom from constant client worry 04:34 - Why empowering women entrepreneurs is the key to breaking generational OCD patterns 07:32 - Your next step: Stop letting mental load destroy your dreams

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Shanenn opens up about her personal journey through relationship OCD, sharing vulnerable insights from a chaotic upbringing to a transformative moment in therapy. Her story tackles the heart of jealousy, insecurity, and the struggle to break free from self-blame.

Here’s what you can expect:

– Shannen's early experiences growing up in a chaotic environment and how it shaped her relationship with trust and intimacy.

– The evolution of her relationship OCD, with a focus on jealousy and the constant feeling of inadequacy.

– The turning point in therapy: when her therapist shared a card titled “14 Characteristics of an Adult Child of an Alcoholic.”

– How that raw, honest moment—hearing “check, check, check” and realizing she wasn’t alone—became a catalyst for change and healing.

– Practical insights and reflections on breaking the cycle of self-blame and finding validation in one’s own struggle.

• Why This Episode Matters:

– Hear firsthand how understanding and accepting your past can lead to empowerment and transformation.

– Learn from Shanenn's journey how therapy and honest self-reflection can change the narrative of relationship OCD.

– Celebrate the courage it takes to face your vulnerabilities and reclaim your sense of self-worth.

• Who Should Listen:

– Anyone struggling with relationship OCD, jealousy, or feelings of isolation.

– Listeners interested in mental health, personal growth, and the real-life impact of trauma on relationships.

– Those looking for reassurance that they are not alone in their struggles and that healing is possible.

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– For more tools and support on managing OCD and relationship struggles, check out my Obsess Less, Love More program linked in the description.

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Have you been stuck in an endless loop of questioning whether you're a narcissist? In this powerful finale to my narcissism series, I reveal the exact steps to break free from this exhausting OCD cycle once and for all. If you've been torturing yourself with self-doubt, this episode is for you!

🔹 Why traditional reassurance-seeking actually makes your fears worse 🔹 The counterintuitive approach that finally breaks the "Am I a narcissist?" loop 🔹 How to respond to intrusive thoughts without getting trapped in analysis

⏰ Timestamps:

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Ever wonder why you’re haunted by the fear of being a narcissist—even when deep down you know you care? In this episode, I reveal how OCD can trick you into believing you're selfish and unlovable, when in reality, it's just playing games with your mind. Get ready to break free from the cycle!

🎯 What You'll Discover: 🔹 Why that fear of being a narcissist didn’t come out of nowhere 🔹 How your brain purposefully picks this fear to protect what you value most 🔹 The secret link between OCD and narcissistic labels

⏰ Timestamps:

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