From Mom Guilt to Heart Health: The Power of Self-Care with Sarah Wilson

In this gripping episode of The Soul Mirror, host Shreya sits down with Sarah Wilson—soulfulness advocate, mom of three, and heart attack survivor before the age of 43. Through raw honesty and lived wisdom, Sarah shares the terrifying moment she realized she was having a heart attack with zero typical symptoms—and how that moment became a mirror reflecting years of self-neglect, chronic stress, and silent suffering. Together, they dive deep into the harsh realities of mom guilt, the societal pressure to be constantly “doing,” and the urgent need for real, accessible self-care. Sarah’s voice is a rallying cry for women everywhere: your well-being isn’t optional—it’s survival. This episode is a must-listen for moms, caretakers, and women in burnout cycles, especially those overlooking early signs of heart disease. Let this episode inspire a reset.

About the Guest – Sarah Wilson: Sarah Wilson is a wellness advocate, podcast host of Everything’s Messy, and a fierce voice for women’s health. A survivor of type 1 diabetes and a heart attack before 43, Sarah now helps others untangle the myths around self-care, guilt, and chronic illness. She’s the founder of Everything’s Messy Wellness, where she supports women in reclaiming their health through honest storytelling, breathwork, and practical rituals.

Key Takeaways :

• Sarah ignored the red flags—constant fatigue, unmanaged stress, and dismissing her own needs—and it nearly cost her life.

• Her heart attack came with no chest pain or classic symptoms—just fatigue. A common and dangerous scenario for many women.

• She emphasizes that stress is not just emotional—it creates cellular damage that puts women's heart health at risk.

• Sarah breaks the myth that self-care is selfish. She shares how she carved out non-negotiable 10-minute breaks, even naming them “Break Time” for her family to respect her need for rest.

• Breathwork, ice plunges, silent moments, and simply saying “no” became her anchors in healing.

• Her advice to others who feel overwhelmed: Start with one small step. Even a deep breath at a red light counts.

• The silence around women’s heart health is deadly—1 in 2 women are at risk, yet most don’t recognize the signs until it’s too late.

• Vulnerability and honesty—especially in the messy parts—became Sarah’s healing fuel and the foundation of her brand.

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• Podcast: Everything’s Messy (Available on all major platforms & YouTube)

• Website: everythingsmessywellness.com

• Instagram: @everythingsmessywellness

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