Mrs Mummy PhD®
Host Dr Michelle Gibbs
This podcast is for Mamas like you, who are juggling work, family & PhD life as you learn, grow, and become Dr [you], without sacrificing what matters...
As a Mama of three boys who juggled scholarly life (i.e. grad school, PhD life), a healthcare professional career, and holding it down at home, host Dr Michelle Gibbs 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!
Michelle is on a mission to help Mamas on scholarly journeys, like you, to blend family, work and doctoral study without losing yourself in the process. She wants to help you reach your life and academic goals without sacrificing what matters, with practical tips and insights to help you transform your juggle-struggle into purposeful journeys of becoming, reclaim our scholarly joy and create purposeful success!
So Mama, are you in?
Fabulous!
Let's begin...
These are our journeys of becoming!
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Top 10 Mrs Mummy PhD® Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Mrs Mummy PhD® episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Mrs Mummy PhD® for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Mrs Mummy PhD® episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
66. Navigating Graduate School as a First Generation PhD and BIPOC Mother with Dra Yvette Martínez-Vu
Mrs Mummy PhD®
06/24/24 • 59 min
In this inspiring episode, guest Dra Yvette Martínez-Vu from Grad School Femtoring recollects her experience of navigating academia as a first-generation PhD student and BIPOC (Black/ Indigenous/ People of Colour) Mother with amazing insights on her femtoring services, her Chicana m(other)work, and her commitment to empowering first-gen scholars. She also discusses her journey of navigating motherhood, disability, and chronic illness in graduate school. She also shares her purposeful work towards demystifying the graduate school application process and supporting underrepresented groups in higher education.
If you are a Mama on a graduate school journey (or thinking of starting one) and identify as BIPOC, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
You can also follow Dra Yvette Martínez-Vu on LinkedIn or @gradschoolfemtoring on Instagram.
You can also take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama® trait quiz and I'll send you some personalised tips for becoming a more purposeful Scholarly Mama®!
Want more?
1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD® blog.
2. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tik Tok or Threads
3. Join us inside Scholarly Mamas®!
4. Check out my Doodle Dozen® children's book series!
These are our journeys of becoming!
49. How Burnout and A Cancer Diagnosis Led To Prioritising Self-Care - with 'Wellthy Mama' Melissa K Lowe
Mrs Mummy PhD®
02/26/24 • 46 min
This week, we are continuing our self-love awareness with an inspiring guest, Melissa K Lowe, from 'The Wellthy Mama'. After experiencing corporate burnout and receiving a life-altering cancer diagnosis, Melissa is now on a mission to help busy Mamas prioritise themselves. Melissa, a self-care coach for busy, working mothers, is also the brains behind the amazing 'Wealthy Mama' guided self-love journal. The journal is the perfect companion for busy Mamas who want to reclaim the ever-flowing, yet often buried, gift of self-love.
You don't want to miss this fun, yet thought-provoking episode!
Full show notes: COMING SOON!
You can also take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama trait quiz and I'll send you some personalised tips for becoming a more purposeful Scholarly Mama!
Want more?
1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD® blog.
2. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tik Tok or Threads
3. Join us inside Scholarly Mamas®!
4. Check out my Doodle Dozen® children's book series!
5. Learn more about The Wealthy Mama and The Wealthy Mama Journal.
6. Follow The Wealthy Mama on YouTube.
These are our journeys of becoming!
Please note that this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice/mental health support, please seek professional help if you are struggling with a mental illness or disorder.
01/22/24 • 24 min
This single-word swap is a game changer for any Mama doing a PhD. Why? Because it's a mindset shift that will change the way you think about your PhD journey forever!
Full show notes: COMING SOON!
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You can also take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama trait quiz and I'll send you some personalised tips for becoming a more purposeful Scholarly Mama!
Want more?
1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD blog.
2. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or TikTok.
3. Join Scholarly Mamas®
4. Check out my Doodle Dozen® children's book series!
These are our journeys of becoming!
Please note that this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice/mental health support, please seek professional help if you are struggling with a mental illness or disorder.
39. Huge Wins And Hard Lessons From 2023: The Rollercoaster Year That Changed My Life Forever
Mrs Mummy PhD®
12/18/23 • 38 min
I don't know about you, but 2023 certainly brought me some huge wins and some hard lessons too! It was truly a rollercoaster of a year but one that changed my life forever. As I reflect on the year 2023, I share some of those huge wins and hard lessons in this emotional episode.
Trigger warning: I emotionally discuss our recent experience of grief and loss in this episode (from around 21 minutes to around 27 minutes) so you may wish to skip this section if you think you may find it triggering.
1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD blog.
2. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or TikTok.
3. Join Scholarly Mamas®
4. Check out my Doodle Dozen® children's book series!
By the way, if you want to live a more fulfilling life as you navigate your scholarly journeys of becoming, but are feeling lost and overwhelmed, I've got a fun quiz for you! Take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama® trait quiz today and I'll send you some personalised tips for becoming a purposeful Scholarly Mama!
These are our journeys of becoming!
Please note that this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice/mental health support, please seek professional help if you are struggling with a mental illness or disorder.
32. Purpose Over Prestige: A New Rule For Success
Mrs Mummy PhD®
10/30/23 • 17 min
It's time for a new rule for success as the obsession with prestige does not serve us as Scholarly Mamas.
So what's the new rule for success for us as Scholarly Mamas?
It's simply valuing purpose over prestige!
If you want to know more, this is an episode you don't want to miss.
Read the related blog post: Purpose over Prestige: A New Rule For Success
Want more?
1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD blog.
2. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or TikTok.
3. Join Scholarly Mamas®
4. Check out my Doodle Dozen® children's book series!
By the way, if you want to live a more fulfilling life as you navigate your scholarly journeys of becoming, but are feeling lost and overwhelmed, I've got a fun quiz for you! Take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama trait quiz today and I'll send you some personalised tips for becoming a purposeful Scholarly Mama!
These are our journeys of becoming!
Please note that this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice/mental health support, please seek professional help if you are struggling with a mental illness or disorder.
31. The Hidden Benefits of Doing Your PhD Part-Time
Mrs Mummy PhD®
10/23/23 • 21 min
Doing your PhD part-time can sometimes feel like an unwanted option for most scholars but it can be a lifeline for some of us as Scholarly Mamas®!
While it's not for everyone, there are so many hidden benefits of doing your PhD part-time and in this episode, I share a few of those with you, in case you're faced with the choice of whether to do your PhD full-time or part-time.
Of course, everyone's circumstances are different and it's important to remember that what works for one won't necessarily work for all, so please make an informed decision that suits your circumstances as appropriate.
Read the related blog post: The Hidden Benefits of Doing Your PhD Part-Time
Want more?
1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD blog.
2. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or TikTok.
3. Join Scholarly Mamas®
4. Check out my Doodle Dozen® children's book series!
By the way, if you want to live a more fulfilling life as you navigate your scholarly journeys of becoming, but are feeling lost and overwhelmed, I've got a fun quiz for you! Take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama trait quiz today and I'll send you some personalised tips for becoming a purposeful Scholarly Mama!
These are our journeys of becoming!
Please note that this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice/mental health support, please seek professional help if you are struggling with a mental illness or disorder.
10/09/23 • 17 min
Becoming a PhD doctor feels so surreal... and what a journey it's been! But where is the real joy in all of this for a Scholarly Mama like me?
As you know, I was recently officially awarded my PhD and while I am still processing it all, I wanted to share with you my reflections on becoming this new version of myself.
Here is the link to my childhood photo which I refer to in the episode.
Tune in to hear more!
Full show notes: Becoming a PhD Doctor: The Simplicity of Scholarly Mama Joy
Want more?
1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD blog.
2. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or TikTok.
3. Join Scholarly Mamas®
4. Check out my Doodle Dozen® children's book series!
By the way, if you want to live a more fulfilling life as you navigate your scholarly journeys of becoming, but are feeling lost and overwhelmed, I've got a fun quiz for you! Take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama trait quiz today and I'll send you some personalised tips for becoming a purposeful Scholarly Mama!
These are our journeys of becoming!
Please note that this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice/mental health support, please seek professional help if you are struggling with a mental illness or disorder.
27. What To Do When PhD Life Throws You Lemons?
Mrs Mummy PhD®
09/25/23 • 21 min
PhD life as a Mama can be both rewarding and incredibly demanding.
Juggling research, marriage/relationships, and parenting can sometimes feel like a never-ending obstacle course.
But remember, challenges can be opportunities in disguise...
So Mama, when PhD life hands you lemons, let's talk about how you can turn them into something truly sweet!
Full show notes: What To Do When PhD Life Throws You Lemons
Fancy a new read? Check out My Bookshelf!
Want more?
1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD blog.
2. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or TikTok.
3. Join Scholarly Mamas®
4. Check out my Doodle Dozen® children's book series!
By the way, if you want to live a more fulfilling life as you navigate your scholarly journeys of becoming, but are feeling lost and overwhelmed, I've got a fun quiz for you! Take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama trait quiz today and I'll send you some personalised tips for becoming a purposeful Scholarly Mama!
These are our journeys of becoming!
Please note that this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice/mental health support, please seek professional help if you are struggling with a mental illness or disorder.
09/11/23 • 22 min
Want to nail your PhD viva as a Scholarly Mama? Try this strategy!
In this episode, which is PART 2 of this 2-part series, I share how my PhD viva went after juggling my viva preparation with entertaining our kids who were off school for their summer break.
In PART 1, I focussed more on the actual preparation phase of my PhD viva experience (be sure to check this one out first!)
Full show notes: Nail Your PhD Viva With This Purposeful Scholarly Mama Strategy
Link to PhD viva practice questions I used here. (I also practised some others which were not within this list)
Fancy a new read? Check out My Bookshelf!
Want more?
1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD blog.
2. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or TikTok.
3. Join Scholarly Mamas®
4. Check out my Doodle Dozen® children's book series!
By the way, if you want to live a more fulfilling life as you navigate your scholarly journeys of becoming, but are feeling lost and overwhelmed, I've got a fun quiz for you! Take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama trait quiz today and I'll send you some personalised tips for becoming a purposeful Scholarly Mama!
These are our journeys of becoming!
Please note that this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice/mental health support, please seek professional help if you are struggling with a mental illness or disorder.
07/01/24 • 20 min
In this episode, I share one of many reflections from an academic conference I recently attended in my field.
Tune in to learn why it's time to stop navigating PhD Motherhood alone and begin building meaningful connections with other Scholarly Mamas® who 'get it'.
Read the related blog post here: Why It's Time to Stop Navigating PhD Motherhood Alone
Want more?
1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD® blog.
2. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tik Tok or Threads
3. Join us inside Scholarly Mamas®!
4. Check out my Doodle Dozen® children's book series!
These are our journeys of becoming!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Mrs Mummy PhD® have?
Mrs Mummy PhD® currently has 115 episodes available.
What topics does Mrs Mummy PhD® cover?
The podcast is about Grad School, Motherhood, How To, Podcasts, Marriage, Self-Improvement, Education and Phd.
What is the most popular episode on Mrs Mummy PhD®?
The episode title '68. How To Reach Your Full Potential in Scholarly Motherhood' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Mrs Mummy PhD®?
The average episode length on Mrs Mummy PhD® is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mrs Mummy PhD® released?
Episodes of Mrs Mummy PhD® are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Mrs Mummy PhD®?
The first episode of Mrs Mummy PhD® was released on Apr 3, 2023.
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