Ever feel like you’re checking off every box on your to-do list but still not seeing the results you want - a struggle frustrated moms know all too well? Internal distractions and misaligned priorities often create a gap between effort and outcomes, leaving ambitious mom entrepreneurs wondering why their hard work isn’t paying off. In this episode, Dr. Celia dives into the frustration that entrepreneur moms face when their efforts don’t match their outcomes - and why this disconnect happens even when you’re “doing everything right.”

Welcome to Emotions Behind the Schedule Series | Part 3: Frustration

What You’ll Learn:
★ Why frustrated moms struggle with internal distractions and distracted focus that sabotage progress
★ How multitasking working mom strategies can actually create the biggest roadblock in business
★ How to get time back by working aligned instead of just working harder
★ The 4 types of frustrated entrepreneur moms (you’ll recognize yourself!)
★ The 3-step Reality Check Reset you can do right from your closet office

Perfect For:

Entrepreneur moms who feel stuck in distracted focus patterns and want to learn how to get time back while growing their business.

Resources Mentioned:

-FREE Quiz: What’s Your Biz Mom Time Hacking Superpower?

-Work with Me - Biz Mom Balance Blueprint - Break free from frustration while growing a business that works FOR your family

Next Week:
We’re exploring how the pursuit of perfectionism might actually be holding your business back. You won’t want to miss this one!

Get full episodes notes here (including the 3 step reality check!)

Email - podcast@mindsetcoachmd.com

About Dr. Celia (Psychiatrist and Coach for Mom Entrepreneurs)- I give ambitious Mom Business Owners a proven strategy to manage their schedule and reduce the mental load so they can get more done in small pockets of time they have— and start making the big moves in their business.

Have a question or a topic you would love to hear on Biz Mom Life? Send me a text!

Next Steps:

1️⃣ Make sure to follow/subscribe here in your app to get notified of the latest episodes

2️⃣ Join the weekly newsletter by taking the Biz Mom Time Hacking Superpower quiz.

3️⃣ If you love this podcast→ I would love it if you can leave a rating and review on Apple & Spotify? This would allow me to better support others in getting the help they need through this podcast.

Disclaimer -

The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. While Dr. Celia discusses health-related topics, this content is not a substitute for professional medical or psychiatric advice. Dr. Celia Varghese is a medical doctor, but she is not your doctor or psychiatrist. If you need medical or psychiatric care, please consult your own healthcare professional. Neither Dr. Celia nor Mindset Coach MD LLC is liable for any errors or omissions, or for any harm resulting from not seeking proper medical advice.

Disclosure - Please note that some of the links may be affiliate links. Sometimes I share products I genuinely like and may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you.

Ever had one of those moments where, like so many overwhelmed moms, you finally get an hour of uninterrupted work time, but instead of diving in, you find yourself frozen - staring at your screen, desperate for brain-based strategies to handle all the tabs competing for your attention?

That’s not procrastination. That’s not poor time management. That’s your CEO brain in overwhelm mode, and it’s silently hijacking your schedule - which is exactly why overwhelmed moms need brain-based strategies to get back in control.

Welcome to Emotions Behind the Schedule Series | Part 2: Overwhelm

In This Episode You’ll Discover:

• How to shift your productivity mindset from overwhelm and stress to strategic action
• The secret to actually getting time back in your day (hint: it’s not about managing time)
• Four proven strategies to break free from decision paralysis
• How to maximize those precious pockets of time between mom duties
• Why traditional productivity advice fails most mom business owners (and what works instead)

Using neuroscience and real-world examples, we’ll explore why your brain treats an unanswered DM like a survival threat, and more importantly, what to do when your mind goes into full panic mode. Whether you’re squeezing a corporate-sized workload into naptime or building an empire alongside your 9-5, you’ll learn four brain-based strategies to break free from the mental traffic jam and finally get your focus back.

Get full episodes notes here (including the 4 proven strategies)

Email - podcast@mindsetcoachmd.com

Links

Free Quiz - What is your Biz Mom Time-Hacking Superpower?

Work with me - Biz Mom Balance Blueprint

About Dr. Celia (Psychiatrist and Coach for Mom Entrepreneurs)- I give ambitious Mom Business Owners a proven strategy to manage their schedule and reduce the mental load so they can get more done in small pockets of time they have— and start making the big moves in their business.

Have a question or a topic you would love to hear on Biz Mom Life? Send me a text!

Next Steps:

1️⃣ Make sure to follow/subscribe here in your app to get notified of the latest episodes

2️⃣ Join the weekly newsletter by taking the Biz Mom Time Hacking Superpower quiz.

3️⃣ If you love this podcast→ I would love it if you can leave a rating and review on Apple & Spotify? This would allow me to better support others in getting the help they need through this podcast.

Disclaimer -

The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. While Dr. Celia discusses health-related topics, this content is not a substitute for professional medical or psychiatric advice. Dr. Celia Varghese is a medical doctor, but she is not your doctor or psychiatrist. If you need medical or psychiatric care, please consult your own healthcare professional. Neither Dr. Celia nor Mindset Coach MD LLC is liable for any errors or omissions, or for any harm resulting from not seeking proper medical advice.

Disclosure - Please note that some of the links may be affiliate links. Sometimes I share products I genuinely like and may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you.

Are you an anxious mom who freezes at your perfectly organized Notion dashboard, trying to maximize those precious pockets of time? Want to know how other anxious moms are turning that feeling into unstoppable business momentum? Feeling anxious isn’t your productivity problem – it might be your hidden superpower.

Welcome to Emotions Behind the Schedule | Part 1: Feeling Anxious.

In this powerful episode, I’m sharing brain-based strategies that help entrepreneur moms transform those scattered moments into real progress.

I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really happening in your brain when you’re:
• Obsessively reorganizing your task list (again)
• Convincing yourself you need “just a bit more planning”
• Racing through work before the kids wake up

As a psychiatrist and productivity coach for ambitious moms, I’m revealing the fascinating neuroscience behind why entrepreneur moms experience these patterns, and more importantly – how to get time back in your business day. You’ll discover my practical 5-step framework that turns those stuck moments into your biggest business breakthroughs.

This isn’t about never feeling anxious again– it’s about understanding its hidden message and using it to propel you forward.

Ready to transform your relationship with these feelings and finally move from frozen to flowing in your business? Let me show you how to turn those small pockets of time into powerful moments of momentum.

Get full show notes here (including the 5-step framework!!)

Episode Details here

Email - podcast@mindsetcoachmd.com

Links

Free Quiz - What is your Biz Mom Time-Hacking Superpower?

Work with me - Biz Mom Balance Blueprint

About Dr. Celia (Psychiatrist and Coach for Mom Entrepreneurs)- I give ambitious Mom Business Owners a proven strategy to manage their schedule and reduce the mental load so they can get more done in small pockets of time they have— and start making the big moves in their business.

Have a question or a topic you would love to hear on Biz Mom Life? Send me a text!

Next Steps:

1️⃣ Make sure to follow/subscribe here in your app to get notified of the latest episodes

2️⃣ Join the weekly newsletter by taking the Biz Mom Time Hacking Superpower quiz.

3️⃣ If you love this podcast→ I would love it if you can leave a rating and review on Apple & Spotify? This would allow me to better support others in getting the help they need through this podcast.

Disclaimer -

The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. While Dr. Celia discusses health-related topics, this content is not a substitute for professional medical or psychiatric advice. Dr. Celia Varghese is a medical doctor, but she is not your doctor or psychiatrist. If you need medical or psychiatric care, please consult your own healthcare professional. Neither Dr. Celia nor Mindset Coach MD LLC is liable for any errors or omissions, or for any harm resulting from not seeking proper medical advice.

Disclosure - Please note that some of the links may be affiliate links. Sometimes I share products I genuinely like and may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you.

Ever feel like you need schedule optimization just to make it through the day? Like you’re desperately trying to get time back while homeschooling the kids, running your business, and keeping your sanity… all before lunch?

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the story of Cathleen Thomas - a mom juggling three homeschooled kids and two thriving businesses. From morning chaos to transformation, discover how this mom entrepreneur went from lying awake at night, paralyzed by endless to-do lists, to running her clothing store and digital art business with purpose and peace.

You’ll learn:
★ How to identify and maximize pockets of time (even on your busiest days)
★ The real solution to working mom burnout and overwhelm
★ Practical ways to build business momentum while managing stress
★ Game-changing insights from a time management coach
★ Simple strategies to break free from the overwhelm-productivity cycle

Cathleen’s transformation from overwhelmed mom to purposeful business owner proves that with the right schedule optimization, you can get time back without sacrificing what matters most.

Get full show notes here!

Mentioned Links

Email To Send Questions - podcast@mindsetcoachmd.com

Biz Mom Balance Blueprint

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About Dr. Celia (Psychiatrist and Coach for Mom Entrepreneurs)- I give ambitious Mom Business Owners a proven strategy to manage their schedule and reduce the mental load so they can get more done in small pockets of time they have— and start making the big moves in their business.

Have a question or a topic you would love to hear on Biz Mom Life? Send me a text!

Next Steps:

1️⃣ Make sure to follow/subscribe here in your app to get notified of the latest episodes

2️⃣ Join the weekly newsletter by taking the Biz Mom Time Hacking Superpower quiz.

3️⃣ If you love this podcast→ I would love it if you can leave a rating and review on Apple & Spotify? This would allow me to better support others in getting the help they need through this podcast.

Disclaimer -

The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. While Dr. Celia discusses health-related topics, this content is not a substitute for professional medical or psychiatric advice. Dr. Celia Varghese is a medical doctor, but she is not your doctor or psychiatrist. If you need medical or psychiatric care, please consult your own healthcare professional. Neither Dr. Celia nor Mindset Coach MD LLC is liable for any errors or omissions, or for any harm resulting from not seeking proper medical advice.

Disclosure - Please note that some of the links may be affiliate links. Sometimes I share products I genuinely like and may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you.

"Feeling overwhelmed and stressed, wishing you had the perfect time to get it all done? Do you find yourself caught in an endless dance between client calls, content creation, and ‘Mommy, watch this!’ moments?”

As an entrepreneur mom, that mental math of figuring out when to get it all done is enough to make your head spin. For many of us juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship, it feels like we’re constantly falling behind.

What if the solution isn’t what typical time management strategies teach you? What if everything you’ve learned about managing pockets of time as a business owner is actually working against you?

In this episode, you’ll discover:
• Why traditional time management tips for moms might be holding you back
• A game-changing approach to motherhood and entrepreneurship that actually works
• How to transform scattered pockets of time into powerful business moments

This isn’t another “wake up at 5am” or “better planning” solution. This is about something entirely different… and it might just change everything about how you work.

Want to finally feel in control of your time without sacrificing your sanity? This episode is your permission slip to do business differently.

Question -

What’s your biggest time management struggle right now? Maybe it’s figuring out how to work in short bursts of time, or how to actually stick to a schedule when life keeps throwing curveballs. Share your challenges via form below - your question might inspire our next episode!

Click here for the form!

Get full show notes here!

Mentioned Link:

Quiz - What is your Biz Mom Time-Hacking Superpower?

About Dr. Celia (Psychiatrist and Coach for Mom Entrepreneurs)- I give ambitious Mom Business Owners a proven strategy to manage their schedule and reduce the mental load so they can get more done in small pockets of time they have— and start making the big moves in their business.

Have a question or a topic you would love to hear on Biz Mom Life? Send me a text!

Next Steps:

1️⃣ Make sure to follow/subscribe here in your app to get notified of the latest episodes

2️⃣ Join the weekly newsletter by taking the Biz Mom Time Hacking Superpower quiz.

3️⃣ If you love this podcast→ I would love it if you can leave a rating and review on Apple & Spotify? This would allow me to better support others in getting the help they need through this podcast.

Disclaimer -

The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. While Dr. Celia discusses health-related topics, this content is not a substitute for professional medical or psychiatric advice. Dr. Celia Varghese is a medical doctor, but she is not your doctor or psychiatrist. If you need medical or psychiatric care, please consult your own healthcare professional. Neither Dr. Celia nor Mindset Coach MD LLC is liable for any errors or omissions, or for any harm resulting from not seeking proper medical advice.

Disclosure - Please note that some of the links may be affiliate links. Sometimes I share products I genuinely like and may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you.

What if your procrastination isn’t actually laziness, but your brain’s brilliant protection system at work? In this eye-opening episode, we’ll dive into the fascinating brain-based strategies that explain why high-achieving entrepreneur moms sometimes find themselves organizing sock drawers instead of tackling important tasks.

From the story of a successful friend avoiding a crucial speech to understanding the neuroscience of fear, in this episode we will uncover:

• The surprising reason you’re suddenly obsessed with cleaning when big tasks loom (and how fear affects the brain)
• The 3-step framework to transform avoidance into action (finally understanding why you keep procrastinating)
• How to rewire your brain’s response to challenges using simple dopamine-boosting techniques (your complete guide to how to deal with procrastination)
• The science-backed method for how to overcome procrastination once and for all

Plus, discover the simple yet powerful technique that helped my friend go from paralyzed with fear to crushing her speech… and how you can apply it to any challenge in your business.

Get full show notes here!

Mentioned Links

Quiz - What is Your Biz Mom Time-Hacking Superpower?

About Dr. Celia (Psychiatrist and Coach for Mom Entrepreneurs)- I give ambitious Mom Business Owners a proven strategy to manage their schedule and reduce the mental load so they can get more done in small pockets of time they have— and start making the big moves in their business.

Have a question or a topic you would love to hear on Biz Mom Life? Send me a text!

Next Steps:

1️⃣ Make sure to follow/subscribe here in your app to get notified of the latest episodes

2️⃣ Join the weekly newsletter by taking the Biz Mom Time Hacking Superpower quiz.

3️⃣ If you love this podcast→ I would love it if you can leave a rating and review on Apple & Spotify? This would allow me to better support others in getting the help they need through this podcast.

Disclaimer -

The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. While Dr. Celia discusses health-related topics, this content is not a substitute for professional medical or psychiatric advice. Dr. Celia Varghese is a medical doctor, but she is not your doctor or psychiatrist. If you need medical or psychiatric care, please consult your own healthcare professional. Neither Dr. Celia nor Mindset Coach MD LLC is liable for any errors or omissions, or for any harm resulting from not seeking proper medical advice.

Disclosure - Please note that some of the links may be affiliate links. Sometimes I share products I genuinely like and may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you.

Are you a working mom overwhelmed by endless to-do lists, desperately trying to get time back in your business? What if there was a way to manage your business during survival mode that didn’t require complicated systems or superhuman energy?

Following last week’s raw discussion about derailed business plans, this episode delivers a practical, stripped-down approach for motherhood and entrepreneurship when life throws curveballs at your carefully planned schedule.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• A simple 4-bucket system to optimize your time when struggling with time management
• How mom entrepreneurs can maintain business momentum during family emergencies
• The secret truth about “urgent” tasks that will help you finally get time back
  
  

Plus, get access to a free quiz that helps you discover your unique time management style based on your personal strengths.

Mentioned Links

Quiz - What is your Biz Mom Time-Hacking Superpower?

Get full show notes here!

About Dr. Celia (Psychiatrist and Coach for Mom Entrepreneurs)- I give ambitious Mom Business Owners a proven strategy to manage their schedule and reduce the mental load so they can get more done in small pockets of time they have— and start making the big moves in their business.

Have a question or a topic you would love to hear on Biz Mom Life? Send me a text!

Next Steps:

1️⃣ Make sure to follow/subscribe here in your app to get notified of the latest episodes

2️⃣ Join the weekly newsletter by taking the Biz Mom Time Hacking Superpower quiz.

3️⃣ If you love this podcast→ I would love it if you can leave a rating and review on Apple & Spotify? This would allow me to better support others in getting the help they need through this podcast.

Disclaimer -

The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. While Dr. Celia discusses health-related topics, this content is not a substitute for professional medical or psychiatric advice. Dr. Celia Varghese is a medical doctor, but she is not your doctor or psychiatrist. If you need medical or psychiatric care, please consult your own healthcare professional. Neither Dr. Celia nor Mindset Coach MD LLC is liable for any errors or omissions, or for any harm resulting from not seeking proper medical advice.

Disclosure - Please note that some of the links may be affiliate links. Sometimes I share products I genuinely like and may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you.

Are you struggling with time management while growing your business and raising kids? Ever had the perfect plan to get time back in your day… until life had other ideas?

In this raw and real episode, we dive deep into what happens when motherhood and entrepreneurship collide. From working in a closet-turned-office surrounded by sticky notes, to watching carefully laid plans crumble during a family health crisis, we explore the reality of being a working mom overwhelmed by competing demands.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why those perfect planning tools never quite deliver the organization they promise
• How to maintain business momentum when your personal life is in chaos
• Three powerful internal shifts to optimize your time and energy
• A new perspective on time that will transform how you view “falling behind”

Next week: Don’t miss Part 2 where we’ll dive into practical strategies for keeping your business moving forward during challenging seasons.

Get full show notes here!

Mentioned Links

Quiz - Biz Mom Time Hacking Superpower

About Dr. Celia (Psychiatrist and Coach for Mom Entrepreneurs)- I give ambitious Mom Business Owners a proven strategy to manage their schedule and reduce the mental load so they can get more done in small pockets of time they have— and start making the big moves in their business.

Have a question or a topic you would love to hear on Biz Mom Life? Send me a text!

Next Steps:

1️⃣ Make sure to follow/subscribe here in your app to get notified of the latest episodes

2️⃣ Join the weekly newsletter by taking the Biz Mom Time Hacking Superpower quiz.

3️⃣ If you love this podcast→ I would love it if you can leave a rating and review on Apple & Spotify? This would allow me to better support others in getting the help they need through this podcast.

Disclaimer -

The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. While Dr. Celia discusses health-related topics, this content is not a substitute for professional medical or psychiatric advice. Dr. Celia Varghese is a medical doctor, but she is not your doctor or psychiatrist. If you need medical or psychiatric care, please consult your own healthcare professional. Neither Dr. Celia nor Mindset Coach MD LLC is liable for any errors or omissions, or for any harm resulting from not seeking proper medical advice.

Disclosure - Please note that some of the links may be affiliate links. Sometimes I share products I genuinely like and may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you.