#EP99 - Why Mum Entrepreneurs Can’t Stop Comparing Themselves (Nervous System Explained)

#EP99 - Why Mum Entrepreneurs Can’t Stop Comparing Themselves (Nervous System Explained)

What if your comparison problem isn’t about confidence—but your nervous system trying to keep you safe? This is a quick voice note from Marie on The Business Mum Compass Podcast, sharing a simple but powerful reframe for mum entrepreneurs who find themselves stuck in comparison, self-doubt, or overthinking while building their business. In this short episode, Marie explains why comparison isn’t just a mindset issue, but often a nervous system response that gets triggered when you see others ahead of you in business. Instead of inspiration, your system can interpret it as threat—leading to shutdown, procrastination, and loss of momentum. In this voice note, you’ll learn: * Why comparison is often a nervous system response, not a confidence problem * How it can quietly affect your consistency, motivation, and clarity * A simple reframe to help you come back to your own lane and stay grounded If you’ve been feeling behind or constantly comparing yourself while building your business, this short episode will help you reset and refocus. Press play and come back to your path. + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up [https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up] + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/luckylast_podcast/profilecard/?igsh=c2t0cHVyeTdmNnQ1] + And if you’re thinking, ‘Okay… but what do I actually do this week to show up online and build my confidence?’ I’ve got you. Download my FREE VISIBILITY Guide [https://tr.ee/UTZxeAyVwX] and start showing up online like a PRO. + This podcast is for mum entrepreneurs who start their business and want to overcome limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and fear of being seen so they can confidently sell their knowledge online with purpose.

#EP98 - Why Mum Entrepreneurs Struggle With Comparison (It’s Actually a Nervous System Response)

What if your comparison problem isn’t about confidence but your nervous system trying to keep you safe? In this episode, Marie explores why comparison is one of the most common struggles for mum entrepreneurs and why it often has nothing to do with mindset or confidence. Instead, comparison is often a nervous system response. When you see others ahead of you, your brain can interpret it as threat rather than inspiration, leading to shutdown, overthinking, procrastination, or emotional overwhelm. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why comparison is often a nervous system response, not a mindset flaw * How social media can trigger shutdown and self-doubt without you realising it * What to do to regulate, refocus, and stay in your own lane as a mum entrepreneur Marie also shares a powerful reminder that your journey cannot be compared to someone else’s timeline, you’re building your own path, at your own pace. If comparison has been affecting your confidence, consistency, or clarity in business, this episode will help you reframe it and move forward with more calm and focus. Press play and come back to your own lane, Mum in business. + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up [https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up] + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/luckylast_podcast/profilecard/?igsh=c2t0cHVyeTdmNnQ1] + And if you’re thinking, ‘Okay… but what do I actually do this week to show up online and build my confidence?’ I’ve got you. Download my FREE VISIBILITY Guide [https://tr.ee/UTZxeAyVwX] and start showing up online like a PRO. + This podcast is for mum entrepreneurs who start their business and want to overcome limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and fear of being seen so they can confidently sell their knowledge online with purpose.

#EP97 - Why Mum Entrepreneurs Struggle With Consistency (It’s Actually Decision Fatigue)

What if your consistency problem isn’t about discipline but about decision fatigue? This is a quick voice note from Marie on The Business Mum Compass Podcast, sharing a powerful reframe for mum entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed, inconsistent, or like they “can’t stay on track” in their business. In this short episode, Marie explains how constant daily micro-decisions—around family, life admin, and emotional load—can drain your mental capacity before you even start your work. What looks like procrastination or lack of discipline is often actually cognitive overload. In this voice note, you’ll learn: * Why inconsistency is often linked to decision fatigue, not lack of discipline as a mum entrepreneur * How mental overload shows up as procrastination, scrolling, and avoidance * How to start designing your business around energy and simplicity instead of willpower as a mum entrepreneur If you’ve been feeling stuck, inconsistent, or frustrated with yourself, this episode will help you see things differently—and with more self-compassion. Press play and reset your perspective. + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up [https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up] + LEARN MORE ABOUT NOURISHING BUBS: https://www.nourishingbubs.com/ [https://www.nourishingbubs.com/] + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/luckylast_podcast/profilecard/?igsh=c2t0cHVyeTdmNnQ1] + And if you’re thinking, ‘Okay… but what do I actually do this week to show up online and build my confidence?’ I’ve got you. Download my FREE VISIBILITY Guide [https://tr.ee/UTZxeAyVwX] and start showing up online like a PRO. + This podcast is for mum entrepreneurs who start their business and want to overcome limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and fear of being seen so they can confidently sell their knowledge online with purpose.

#EP 96 - Why Mum Entrepreneurs Think They Lack Discipline (When It’s Actually Decision Fatigue)

What if you don’t actually have a discipline problem… but a decision fatigue problem you’ve never named? In today’s episode, Marie is unpacking why so many mum entrepreneurs building a business with purpose often feel inconsistent, unmotivated, or “behind” and why the real issue has nothing to do with discipline, and everything to do with mental load, cognitive overload, and the invisible decisions draining you before you even touch your business. And underneath it all? The quiet layer of impostor syndrome that makes you question whether you’re even cut out for this, when in reality, you’re just exhausted. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why constant micro-decisions throughout the day drain your ability to focus and execute in your business as a mum entrepreneur ✅ How cognitive depletion shows up as procrastination, scrolling, and inconsistency (not laziness) ✅ How to design your business around energy and systems, not willpower or motivation Press play to learn why your inconsistency as mum entrepreneurs isn’t a discipline issue but a decision fatigue problem hiding in your daily mental load. + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up [https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up] + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/luckylast_podcast/profilecard/?igsh=c2t0cHVyeTdmNnQ1] + And if you’re thinking, ‘Okay… but what do I actually do this week to show up online and build my confidence?’ I’ve got you. Download my FREE VISIBILITY Guide [https://tr.ee/UTZxeAyVwX] and start showing up online like a PRO. + This podcast is for mum entrepreneurs who start their business and want to overcome limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and fear of being seen so they can confidently sell their knowledge online with purpose.

#EP95 - Impostor Syndrome for Mum Entrepreneurs & Mother in Business | Trust Your Expertise Now

If you've ever felt like you're not experienced enough, confident enough as a mum entrepreneur or ready enough to put yourself out there, this episode is for you. Marie sits down with Olivia Bates, founder of Nourishing Bubbs, women entrepreneur and business owner to discuss the realities of growing a business while overcoming imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the fear of being visible online. Olivia shares how she learned to trust her expertise, show up authentically, and build a supportive community around her brand. In this short note, you will: • Learn how to start showing up online before you feel completely ready as a mum entrepreneur • Discover how authenticity and visibility can help build trust, confidence, and a loyal community. Note to My Younger Self "Trust yourself more. You know more than you think you do, and confidence comes from taking action, not waiting until you feel ready." Tune in now and take the first step toward showing up with confidence in your business and sharing the message only you can bring + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up [https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up] + LEARN MORE ABOUT NOURISHING BUBS: https://www.nourishingbubs.com/ [https://www.nourishingbubs.com/] + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/luckylast_podcast/profilecard/?igsh=c2t0cHVyeTdmNnQ1] + And if you’re thinking, ‘Okay… but what do I actually do this week to show up online and build my confidence?’ I’ve got you. Download my FREE VISIBILITY Guide [https://tr.ee/UTZxeAyVwX] and start showing up online like a PRO. + This podcast is for mum entrepreneurs who start their business and want to overcome limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and fear of being seen so they can confidently sell their knowledge online with purpose.