Biz-Mom Life: Brain-Based Strategies for Mompreneurs, Time Management, Productivity, Mental Load, Mindset Solutions for Mom Entrepreneurs

Biz-Mom Life: Brain-Based Strategies for Mompreneurs, Time Management, Productivity, Mental Load, Mindset Solutions for Mom Entrepreneurs

Welcome to Biz-Mom Life—the podcast for ambitious mom entrepreneurs who are building businesses and raising families (often at the same time). Hosted by Dr. Celia, a psychiatrist turned mompreneur, this show blends neuroscience, psychology, and the beautiful chaos of motherhood into smart, doable productivity strategies. If you’re looking for brain-based tools to lighten your mental load, build sustainable routines, and grow your business—without burning out—you’re in the right place. I’ll answer questions like: How can moms balance running a business and raising kids? What are the best time management tips for mom entrepreneurs? How do I stay productive as a work-from-home mom? What is cognitive load and how does it affect working moms? Are there brain-based productivity strategies for moms? How can I build a business routine that works with mom life? Why does traditional productivity advice not work for moms? This podcast delivers weekly insights for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, small business owners, online coaches, consultants, and content creators—especially those navigating mom life alongside the entrepreneurial grind. If you're ready to turn fleeting moments into focused momentum—and build a business that fits your life—subscribe now and join our growing community of driven mompreneurs. Let’s make the most of your time together.

Episodes

August 6, 2025 12 mins

Are you drowning in the mental load of a working mom - making your son’s lunch while mentally rehearsing your 9 AM client call, calculating dinner plans, and trying to remember if you sent that follow-up email - all at the same time?

If that scenario sounds painfully familiar, you’re not alone. As a psychiatrist who works with overwhelmed mom entrepreneurs, I can tell you that you’re definitely not broken - but the mental load of a ...

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Ever wonder why you keep putting off that important business task - not because you don’t care, but because of the avoidance emotions and roadblocks in your business?

You know the feeling. Those avoidance emotions take over, and every time you try to start a task, plan your schedule, or make a decision, your body rebels. Your mind goes blank. You walk away feeling guilty and frustrated, wondering what’s wrong with you.

Here’s the tru...

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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 bus...

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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 ...

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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 - whi...

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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 strat...

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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 entreprene...

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"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.

Wh...

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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, ...

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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 curv...

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Want to know how a psychiatrist became a time management coach for mom entrepreneurs? Discover how struggling with time management led to a crisis-tested system for growing your business while raising kids.

Well… the story is way more than just trading hospital rounds for coaching calls! And I’m pulling back the curtain on this unexpected journey in this episode. From late-night emergency room decisions to figuring out business call...

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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 real...

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Welcome to Biz Mom Life—the podcast for ambitious mom entrepreneurs who are building businesses and raising families (often at the same time). Hosted by Dr. Celia, a psychiatrist turned mompreneur, this show blends neuroscience, psychology, and the beautiful chaos of motherhood into smart, doable productivity strategies.

If you’re looking for brain-based tools to lighten your mental load, build sustainable routines, and grow your bu...

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