64 episodes
Mrs Mummy PhD® Host Dr Michelle Gibbs
-
- Education
-
-
5.0 • 2 Ratings
-
This podcast is for Mamas on scholarly journeys who want more than degrees, titles, and accolades out of life because we're more than our degrees... we are purposeful Scholarly Mamas®!This podcast aims to help Mamas like you, to achieve your life and academic goals without sacrificing what matters!As a Mama of three boys, juggling scholarly life (i.e. grad school, PhD & post-PhD life) with marriage and motherhood for many years, host Dr Michelle Gibbs - your Scholarly Mama® coach - fully understands how challenging this journey can be. But as driven and ambitious as we may think we are, we know full well that academic life doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s a difficult, complex journey full of ‘ups, downs and all arounds’ in which we can easily lose ourselves under the pressure of it all. So on this podcast, Michelle shares valuable tips and insights to help you finish well because she believes it’s time we replaced the guilt and burden of overwork, overachievement, and perfectionism with joy, grace and purpose! If you are a Mama on an academic journey who is wearing many hats and trying to blend your marriage, family, career, and scholarly worlds, then this space is for you! If you're starting to feel like a 'Jill of all trades but a master of none' as you juggle your personal and family life with work and academic life... then this is your spot! Michelle is on a mission to help Mamas on scholarly journeys, like you, reach your life and academic goals without sacrificing what matters, by turning your juggle-struggle into purposeful journeys of becoming and reclaiming your scholarly joy… How can you begin doing this today? By joining us inside Scholarly Mamas®!So Mama, are you in? Fabulous! Let's begin... These are our journeys of becoming!
-
63. Let's Co-work with Purpose: Introducing Scholarly Mamas® FOCUS
I am so excited to introduce to you something I wish I had when I was navigating the juggle-struggle of PhD Motherhood. Introducing Scholarly Mamas® FOCUS - our brand new virtual co-working space designed for busy Scholarly Mamas® who have a million things on their plates but little time on their calendars. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, click the link below.Read all the details here about Scholarly Mamas® FOCUS!Looking for 1:1 coaching? Book your free OPTIMUM discovery...
-
62. Feeling Unfulfilled In Scholarly Mama Life? This Old Saying May Be A Timely Clue
Have you ever wondered why, amidst the accolades of academia and the joys of motherhood, a sense of fulfilment still seems elusive? In this episode, we approach this conundrum with honest introspection. We're conditioned to celebrate our roles as mothers and scholars, yet many of us harbour a quiet dissatisfaction that undermines our accomplishments. I share some wisdom from my grandmother that sparked an epiphany about where we're directing our energies and how this aligns—or doesn’t—with ou...
-
61. Why Doing It All Is Keeping You Stuck and How to Break Free
As a Scholarly Mama myself, I understand the challenges of juggling motherhood with the demands of PhD life. But I'm here to share the raw truths of this juggle, the pitfalls of the "do it all" mentality, and the power of embracing our authentic, multifaceted selves. In this episode, I share why doing it all is keeping you stuck and how to break free from this trap.This episode is a concentrated dose of inspiration and challenge, speaking to the heart of what it means to be a purposeful Schol...
-
60. Unravelling The Hidden Joys of Being A Scholarly Mama
In juggling the rigours of academia with the tenderness of motherhood, I've walked the intricate path of Scholarly Motherhood. It's a story of resilience and triumph, in which I share the wisdom I've gathered from my own experience as a Mama of 3 who also navigated a PhD journey. In this inspiring episode, we celebrate every Scholarly Mama navigating the monumental task of nurturing young minds and cultivating their own intellectual growth. My narrative weaves through the empowerment of...
-
59. Research and Rattles: How to Overcome PhD Procrastination After Maternity Leave
As a Scholarly Mama who's weathered the storm of returning to PhD life post-maternity leave, I'm no stranger to the siren song of procrastination. In an intimate sharing of my journey, I reveal the strategies that helped me stay the course amidst the chaos of new motherhood. It's a road filled with sleepless nights and the guilt of time away from your little one, but also with the triumph of rediscovery of a new, fierce identity as a Scholarly Mama. This episode isn't just about tactics to be...
-
58. Triumph Through Turmoil: A Journey of Motherhood and PhD Resilience with Dr Kristine Nicki Annunziata
In this very special guest episode, Dr Kristine Nicki Annunziata, a nurse with a PhD in addiction studies, graces the podcast with her extraordinary tale, one that marries the rigorous demands of academic research with the unpredictable whirlwind of motherhood. Nicki, a mother to three, including twins, peels back the curtain on her life's compelling narrative, from combating health setbacks and evictions to the triumph of a successful PhD defence.We capture Nicki's candid reflections on the ...
Customer Reviews
Love Dr. Michelle!
I absolutely adore Dr. Michelle! I just listened to her one year anniversary episode #52 and I appreciate how she guides fellow scholarly mamas and PhD mommas in finishing their graduate programs in a way that doesn’t compromise what matters most to them. She’s the real deal and truly cares about her listeners and everyone that’s in her orbit. I’m grateful to also know her personally and I must say, I’ve learned so much from her. Keep up the great work!
This was great information.
I listened to this podcast and could not help but think of my earlier years. My ship has sailed in this area but I will be sharing with all the younger ones who can identify with this struggle bus. This young lady has nailed it! Great podcast ! She demonstrated that it can be done.