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 necessaril...
Oct 23, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Have you ever wished you had a little inside scoop into what PhD it's like doing a PhD with kids? Well in this episode you get just that, the inside scoop nobody gives you! Full show notes: 7 Important Things No One Shares About Doing a PhD with Kids 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...
Oct 16, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 29
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?...
Oct 09, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 30
"Does my PhD have meaning?" We all ask ourselves this question at some point on our journey through academia. It may seem a strange question, but when was the last time you felt like your PhD had real meaning and significance beyond the academic landscape? Let's explore this together in this episode! Full show notes: 8 Practical Ways To Give Your PhD Meaning Beyond Academia Want more? 1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD blog . 2. Follow me on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Pinterest or TikTok . 3. ...
Oct 02, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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 . ...
Sep 25, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 27
As a Scholarly Mama® , it can be hard to believe in yourself again when you’ve had a blow to your confidence. Firstly, this happens to all of us. It can be caused by a variety of factors. These may include negative feedback from others, failure to achieve your goals or even a fear of taking risks. Sometimes, for whatever reason, you simply struggle to believe in yourself! In this episode, I want to explore 10 ways to find your self-confidence again after you’ve lost it. Full show notes can be fo...
Sep 18, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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 ...
Sep 11, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Want to nail your PhD viva as a Scholarly Mama? Try this strategy! In this episode, which is PART 1 of this 2-part series, I share how I prepared for my PhD viva whilst entertaining our kids who were off school for their summer break. In PART 2, I will move on to the actual viva itself and share my top tips for that, plus overall takeaways from the entire experience. Full show notes: Nail Your PhD Viva With This Purposeful Scholarly Mama Strategy Link to PhD viva practice questions I used here. ...
Sep 04, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Are you an ambitious, Scholarly Mama wearing many hats but feeling overwhelmed trying to balance them all? In this episode, I share 3 helpful tweaks to help you go from overwhelmed to purposeful. You can read the full show notes here: Feeling Overwhelmed? 3 Helpful Tweaks for Scholarly Mamas Balancing It All 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. ...
Aug 28, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Becoming a children’s author as a Scholarly Mama , while pregnant, homeschooling and living through a raging worldwide pandemic… Hmmmm… I’m sure you’re probably wondering what any of that has to do with creativity and hope? Allow me to explain in this episode... You can read the full show notes here: Becoming a Children's Author: How Creativity Gave Me New Hope Fancy a new read? Check out My Bookshelf! Want more? 1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD blog . 2. Follow me on Instagram , Facebook , Twitte...
Aug 21, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Ever felt like no matter what you do, you can’t seem to switch off from your PhD? It is not unusual for us to have trouble switching off from our PhD, preventing us from being able to enjoy family time. And so I thought I'd share a few tips in this episode on how I have learned to switch off from my PhD and enjoy time with the people I love. You can read the full show notes here: 8 Simple Ways To Switch Off From Your PhD and Actually Enjoy Family Time Fancy a new read? Check out My Bookshelf! Wa...
Aug 14, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 21
As Scholarly Mamas®, we wear many hats. We are mothers and scholars but many of us are also navigating marriage/relationships outside of all of that. Black couples, in particular, face many challenges in their journeys of love and marriage. With so many marriages ending prematurely in divorce, we wanted to share our 5 best-kept secrets for thriving in marriage as a millennial black couple. We believe that if you get the foundations of marriage right, everything else will fall into place. If you ...
Aug 07, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 20
As Scholarly Mamas® , we wear many hats. We are mothers and scholars but many of us are also navigating marriage/relationships outside of all of that. Black couples, in particular, face many challenges in their journeys of love and marriage. With so many marriages ending prematurely in divorce, we wanted to share our 5 best-kept secrets for thriving in marriage as a millennial black couple. We believe that if you get the foundations of marriage right, everything else will fall into place. If you...
Jul 31, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Everyone wants to become successful in life, including Scholarly Mamas . Here's a unique take on 'success' and 5 things you need to do now to achieve it! In this podcast episode, I explore the concept of 'success' and what it means for me as a Scholarly Mama . You can read the full show notes here: How to Become Successful in Life: 5 Things To Start Doing Now 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 overw...
Jul 24, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The Scholarly Mama juggle-struggle is hard. This is why it's even more important to slow down and prioritise what matters... Finding fulfilment is the process of discovering and pursuing what brings you joy and satisfaction in life. It's about finding a sense of purpose and meaning that can help guide your decisions and actions. In this podcast episode, I want to explore what finding fulfilment is, why it's important, and how to get started on the path towards meaningful living as a Scholarly Ma...
Jul 17, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 17
NB> May contain affiliate links. I've been reading the book The Good Life by Dr Robert Waldlinger and Dr Marc Shultz and it quickly became the inspiration behind this podcast episode (although I haven't yet finished it!). So what's key to The Good Scholarly Mama Life? This one may actually surprise you so I won't ruin the surprise (tune in to find out)! Full show notes: The Good Scholarly Mama Life: What's Key? By the way, if you want to live a more fulfilling life as you navigate your scho...
Jul 10, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Is a PhD worth it as a Scholarly Mama ? The simple answer is: it depends ! In this episode, we go deep into how you can approach this question if you are a Mama thinking about doing a PhD or if you are a Mama who is trying to decide whether you should give your PhD completion journey a yay or nay! Tune in to find out how you can answer this all-important question of 'Is a PhD worth it as a Scholarly Mama?' Full show notes can be found here: Is a PhD worth it as a Scholarly Mama? How to Really Kn...
Jul 03, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 15
“How do you stay motivated for so long?” must be the number one question I get asked, after “how on earth do you balance it all?” Staying motivated is essential for achieving your goals, but how do you stay motivated over a long time e.g. when doing a PhD? Tune in to find out how you can stay motivated and make your Scholarly Mama dreams a reality too! Check out the full show notes here: How to Stay Motivated and Make Your Dreams A Reality. By the way, if you want to live a more fulfilling life ...
Jun 26, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 14
What if you could transform your Scholarly Mama life from a meandering rollercoaster of doubt and disharmony into one of clarity and purpose? Well, there is one single belief that will help you to do just that as you pursue your life and academic goals as a Scholarly Mama. Check out the full show notes here: Transform Your Scholarly Mama Life Now With This Single Belief If you want to live a more fulfilling life as you navigate your scholarly journeys of becoming, but are feeling lost and overwh...
Jun 19, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This episode is for you if you're a Scholarly Mama who is currently navigating a season of change, or will be soon. As you know, I love spending time in the garden and this episode is metaphorically inspired by some lessons from my special place. I hope you enjoy! Check out the full show notes here: Growth and Transition: Life-Changing Inspiration From The Garden. If you want to live a more fulfilling life as you navigate your scholarly journeys of becoming, but are feeling lost and overwhelmed,...
Jun 12, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 12
As the world prepares to celebrate Father's Day, I dedicate this special episode to my Dad, whose fatherhood has had a profound impact on who I am today and who I am becoming in my own Scholarly Mama® journey. Check out the full show notes here: Father’s Day Special: How My Dad's Fatherhood Shaped My Motherhood. 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 Sch...
Jun 05, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 11
If there is one very important thing that I previously underestimated on my journeys of becoming my whole self, it’s the remarkable power of intention. Read this post to find out how you can intentionally pursue a Scholarly Mama life of purpose. Check out the full show notes here: A Purposeful Scholarly Mama Life: The Remarkable Power of Intention Take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama trait quiz and get some personalised tips for becoming a more purposeful Scholarly Mama ! Check out My Bookshelf! W...
May 29, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 10
As someone who has had all my kids in academia, I understand the need to navigate the juggle-struggle purposefully. In this episode, I wanted to share 10 essential mindset shifts that have helped me navigate my marriage, motherhood, and PhD journeys, plus everything else in between. Check out the full show notes here: How to Navigate the Juggle Struggle as a Scholarly Mama: 10 Essential Mindset Shifts. Want more? 1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD blog . 2. Follow me on Instagram , Facebook , Twitte...
May 22, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
As a mum of boys who also happens to be a Scholarly Mama , do I face a unique set of challenges? I don't know. As you know, on this platform, we talk about all things Marriage, Motherhood and PhD because as Scholarly Mamas , we are constantly juggling all of these things. So in this episode, I want to share my unconventional truth about being a mum of boys. Check out the full show notes here: The Unconventional Truth About Being a Mum of Boys Listen here to the playlist of inspirational doodle v...
May 15, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, I want to share my raw reflections on the remarkable moment of finally submitting my PhD thesis after 8 years, as a Mama of three! Full show notes can be found here: I've Submitted My PhD Thesis: Raw Reflections on The Remarkable Moment Want more? Join Scholarly Mamas® Send me a text message. Support the show...
May 08, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, I want to take a moment to reflect on a forest walk with my family and the 5 powerful lessons it taught me about doing a PhD as a Mum. Check out the full show notes here: 5 Powerful Forest Lessons About Doing a PhD As a Mum! 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! Send me a text message. Support the show...
May 01, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
When we reflect on the pandemic, especially the first year of it, it may seem impossible to feel any sense of hope or gratitude. But I want to reflect on this in today’s episode. That's because, in March 2020, everything changed. Check out the full show notes here: Living in Hope and Gratitude: Pandemic Reflections 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 ® childre...
Apr 24, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5
As a Scholarly Mama, with so many competing priorities, it’s easy to put our happiness to the bottom of our priority list. And even when we actively seek our own happiness, we do so in all the wrong places. We look for external validation to make us happy. We rely on accolades, titles, and scholarly achievements to make us feel good about ourselves. But chasing shiny academic success with all the prestige in the world won’t give us happiness. One thing I’ve learned on this Scholarly Mama journey...
Apr 17, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 4
As I waited to board the tube (train) in the hustle and bustle of the evening rush hour, I had a teachable moment that spoke to me in such a way that I felt compelled to share it with you. Tune in to find out! Check out the full show notes here: What's Holding You Back, Mama? Want more? 1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD blog . 2. Follow me on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Pinterest or Tik Tok . 3. Join Scholarly Mamas® These are our journeys of becoming! Send me a text message. Support the show...
Apr 10, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 3
With so many facing challenges and struggling to achieve that delicate balance between scholarly life and real life (myself included), making their journeys sources of frustration, guilt, and unhappiness, I decided to look for solutions. You won't believe what I found! Tune in to find out! Check out the full show notes in this blog post: This Space is For You & Here's Why Want more? 1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD blog . 2. Follow me on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Pinterest or TikTok. 3....
Apr 03, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 2
