Running a Business as a Mom When You’ve Hit Capacity with Candice Catoire

From From Content to Clients by Sydney OBrien | Content Marketing Strategist for Service-Based Solopreneurs

January 19, 2026 · 39 min · Season 1 · Episode 122

About this episode

Sydney OBrien and Candice Catoire discuss burnout and capacity challenges faced by business owners, particularly moms, and explore alternative approaches to productivity.

Therapist and coach Candice Catoire joins me to talk about burnout, capacity, and why so many business owners feel stuck even when they love their work. We get into what burnout actually looks like in business (and why it’s often mistaken for laziness or lack of discipline), how anxiety and burnout overlap, and the small, overlooked factors that quietly drain your energy. We also talk about why rigid routines don’t work for a lot of business owners, especially moms, and how thinking in rhythms instead can make your business feel doable again. Topics covered What burnout actually looks like for business owners Burnout vs anxiety vs depression and why the distinction matters Capacity, procrastination, and avoidance in business Why routines and productivity systems often backfire Building rhythms instead of strict schedules Energy management for moms running businesses Small shifts that reduce burnout before it takes over MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Cozy Rhythm Archetype Quiz Follow Candice on Instagram Soul Cadence Coaching on YouTube Get your next 2 weeks of content planned with the Content Chaos Reset

People in this episode

Host: Sydney OBrien

Guest: Candice Catoire

Topics covered

burnout
capacity
anxiety
energy management
routines
productivity
moms in business

Keywords

burnout
capacity
anxiety
energy management
routines
moms
business
productivity
Cozy Rhythm Archetype Quiz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Soul Cadence Coaching