How High-Achieving Moms Can Cure Burnout & Stop "Should-ing" Themselves | Dr. Colleen | Ep 13

Are you a high-achieving woman stuck in the "perfectionism trap"? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Colleen Georges, psychologist, Rutgers professor, and TEDx speaker, to uncover why so many moms and entrepreneurs are burning out.We dive deep into the toxic culture of the "shoulds," the fear of saying no, and the exact daily habits you need to reclaim your time. From dealing with identity crises to the power of time-blocking, Dr. Colleen provides a masterclass on how to "rescript" the stories holding you back. If you feel overwhelmed, this is your permission slip to let go of control and remember: it’s okay not to be okay.00:00 - Intro: The Identity Crisis00:48 - Welcome Dr. Colleen Georges!03:50 - Meet Dr. Colleen: Mom, Psychologist & Rutgers Professor08:00 - Do Women Actually Support Women? (The Pie Analogy)09:30 - How to Turn Envy Into Admiration14:50 - Dr. Colleen’s Personal Pivot & Graduate School Burnout16:55 - Shedding Old Versions of Your Identity21:00 - The Perfectionism Trap vs. High-Achieving23:25 - Stop Chasing the "Shoulds"27:38 - Practical Steps to Change Your Mindset29:40 - The "Good Job, Girl" Daily Habit35:15 - Time Blocking & Overcoming the Fear of Saying No41:15 - Writing a Book & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome47:05 - The TEDx Talk That Started It All50:20 - Acceptance: It's Okay That I'm Not Okay💖 Subscribe for more real conversations with incredible women founders and creators.🎧 Listen on all podcast platforms📌 Follow Moms, Moguls & Mayhem for new episodes weekly!#MomsMogulsMayhem #WomenSupportingWomen #SingleMomStrong #MindsetMatters #FemaleFounders Thanks for listening to Moms, Moguls & Mayhem!Hosted by Lauren Piccirillo & Courtenay Hall Funny. Relatable. Real. Conversations about motherhood, ambition, and everything in between. Follow us:Instagram: @momsmogulsandmayhemLauren: @laurenpiccirilloCourtenay: @courtenayhall Join our community of powerhouse moms and founders — share your thoughts, tag us, and leave a review so we can shout you out on next week’s episode! Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube#MomsMogulsAndMayhem #MomLife #FemaleFounders #PodcastCommunity