Have you ever found yourself, as an entrepreneurial mom, rewriting your to-do list for the third time instead of actually tackling it - and wondered where does perfectionism come from?

If you’re nodding your head right now, you’re not alone. As entrepreneurial moms, we’ve all been there - spending hours perfecting that sales page font while our launch sits in limbo, or reorganizing Canva folders at 9 PM instead of working on the business task that would actually move the needle. Understanding where does perfectionism come from is the first step to breaking free from its grip.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: What we call “being thorough” or “maintaining high standards” is often perfectionism wearing a productivity costume. And it’s not serving us - it’s sabotaging us and killing our business momentum.

Welcome to Emotions Behind the Schedule Series | Part 4: Perfectionism

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Celia reveals something that might shock you about perfectionism. There are five distinct types of perfectionist entrepreneurial moms, and you’ll definitely recognize yourself in at least one. As a multitasking working mom, you’re constantly battling both external distractions and internal distractions that feed into perfectionist patterns. But here’s what gets wild - your brain has a very specific reason for keeping you stuck in this cycle of distracted focus.

You’ll discover:

• Why your brain treats certain business tasks like actual physical threats
• The real reason perfectionism feels so “productive” (it’s not what you think)
• A simple shift that changes everything about how you approach your business

Ready to find out what’s really behind your “productivity” patterns?

Get full episodes notes here (including how to shift from perfectionism to progress)

Email - podcast@mindsetcoachmd.com

Links

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

Work with me - Biz Mom Balance Blueprint

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

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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’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.