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This podcast is a reflective space for high-achieving mothers navigating scholarly work, home, and identity.
Hosted by Dr Michelle Gibbs — a wife, boy Mama of 3 and doctor/scholar (of the PhD kind) — the Mrs Mummy PhD® podcast is shaped by lived experience of holding ambition alongside family life, responsibility, and seasons of change. It speaks to the reality that meaningful work does not exist in isolation from the rest of our lives.
Scholarly motherhood is complex and deeply human. It is marked by transitions, pressure, and continual becoming — and without intention, it can quietly pull us away from ourselves.
Through thoughtful conversations and reflections, this podcast invites you to slow down, lead yourself first, and reconsider what sustainable impact looks like in this season of life. Rather than offering quick fixes or productivity promises, it offers insight, perspective, and permission to build a life that includes your work, your family, and yourself.
If you are a mother navigating intellectually demanding work — in academia or beyond — and are seeking steadiness, clarity, and a way forward that does not require self-sacrifice, this space is for you.
So Mama, are you in?
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These are our journeys of becoming — and you’re welcome here.
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S4E129 129. Rest Is Not a Reward: Reframing Rest as Self-Leadership
In this episode, Dr Michelle is talking about rest — not as something you earn after doing all the things, but as an intentional act of self-leadership. If you're a high-achieving Mama who struggles…
S4E128 128. Boundaries Are Acts of Self-Leadership (Not Selfishness)
In this episode of the Mrs Mummy PhD® podcast, Michelle explores boundaries as an act of self-leadership rather than selfishness. She unpacks why high-achieving mothers struggle to say no and how…
S4E127 127. Are These 3 Things Quietly Burning You Out?
In this episode, Michelle discusses the subtle yet significant issue of quiet burnout among high-achieving mothers. She explores three hidden reasons why mothers may quietly burnout without realising…
S4E126 126. Self-Leadership for High-Achieving Mothers: Why You Need More Than Rest
In this episode of the Mrs Mummy PhD® podcast, Dr Michelle explores self-leadership for high-achieving mothers and why rest alone won’t resolve burnout if the way we lead ourselves doesn’t change.…
S4E125 125. Quiet Burnout: The Hidden Exhaustion of A High-Achieving Mama
In this episode of the Mrs Mummy PhD® podcast, Dr Michelle discusses the critical distinction between success and survival, particularly for high-achieving mothers. She shares her personal…
S4E124 124. I'm Back! From Survival to Restoration: Let's Talk About Burnout in High-Achieving Mothers
In this return episode of the Mrs Mummy PhD® podcast, Dr Michelle Gibbs reflects on burnout in high-achieving mothers and why survival mode is not the same as success. After stepping away from the…
S3E123 123. Be Right Back!
ANNOUNCEMENT: We're on break!Tune into the episode to find out why!While I'm on break, be sure to tune into the archives - I'm sure there's an episode there with your name on it! Make sure you also…
S3E122 122. Before You Quit...
Thinking about quitting your PhD? You’re not alone—I've been there. But before you make that call, this episode walks you through 7 powerful questions and mindset shifts that could change…
S3E121 121. "I Met Myself": How PhD Motherhood Became a Path to Self-Discovery with Dr Nonhlanhla Dube a.k.a. Dr Noni
This week on the podcast, I’m joined by an incredible guest: a Zimbabwean-born academic, content creator, and mother - Dr Nonhlanhla Dube (a.k.a. Dr Noni) - whose path to a PhD took her across…
S3E120 120. 10 Powerful Affirmations for Scholarly Mamas®
In this episode, I’m sharing (and discussing) 10 powerful affirmations specifically for Scholarly Mamas®—words to ground you when the workload is heavy, the juggle-struggle gets tricky, the guilt…
S3E119 119. Is PhD Motherhood An Art or A Science?
Ever wondered if there was a perfect formula or set of steps for navigating your PhD journey well as a Mama? If you’ve tried all the time management hacks and productivity tools but still feel like…
S3E118 118. Secrets to Running Your Own PhD Race (Even As A Mama) with Dr Blessing Adeniyi
What happens when a sustainability policy analyst decides to pursue a PhD (while juggling family life)? Most people would call it impossible. Dr Blessing Adeniyi called it her PhD Race.Fresh off…
S3E117 117. Does Success Require An 'Unhealthy Obsession'?
What does it really take to achieve success— and is it worth the cost?In this episode, I reflect on a recent video I saw on YouTube, by a former doctor turned entrepreneur who suggested that…
S3E116 116. The Resilient Rise: From Juggling a PhD, Parenthood and a Pandemic To Landing a Leadership Role in Academia with Dr Milensu Shanyinde
What does it really take to pursue a PhD while raising two children, juggling work life, and living through a global pandemic? In this special guest episode, I sit down with Dr Milensu Shanyinde from…
S3E115 115. The Freedom of Yes
What if we've been conditioned to say 'no' by defalut, and this the thing that's holding us back?In this revolutionary episode, we explore the unexpected power of a well-placed yes—not the kind that…
S3E114 114. Reflective Replay of "What To Do When Your Best Doesn't Feel Good Enough"
Reflective Replay:Ever held back the tears after receiving a rejection letter, email or phone call so your kids wouldn't see you cry? In this raw and real episode, we're tackling the gut-punch…
S3E113 113. Editing the Script and Leaving Academia: How Dr Paulina Cossette Redefined Success
What happens when the academic dream and motherhood collide? In this eye-opening episode, former political science academic Dr Paulina Cossette reveals her journey from working seven exhausting days…
S3E112 112. Becoming More of You in Scholarly Motherhood
What if the version of success you’ve been chasing isn’t actually yours? In this episode, we crack open the myth of the “ideal Scholarly Mama®” and ask a bold question: What does real freedom look…
S3E111 111. Rediscovering Self: Who Were You Before The World Gave You Labels?
Who are you beyond “Mum,” “Dr,” “Wife,” "Daughter", or “Manager”?In this soul-stirring episode, we explore what happens when we strip away the titles, roles, and responsibilities we carry—and come…
S3E110 110. When The Plan Falls Apart...
When life throws you a curveball — a sick child with work commitments, looming deadlines, a mountain of shifting responsibilities — how do you keep going without losing yourself?This week, I'm…
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Mrs Mummy PhD® has published 130 episodes since April 2023, covering topics in Business, Careers.
Mrs Mummy PhD® is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 24m.
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