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Welcome Mama!

As a wife and Mama of three boys with a PhD and career in tow, I fully understand how challenging it to juggle marriage, motherhood, work and a PhD journey.

As driven and ambitious as we may think we are, we know full well that none of these commitments exist in a vacuum.

‘Doing it all’ becomes a difficult, complex navigation full of the ‘ups, downs and all arounds’ in which we can easily lose ourselves under the pressure…

If you’re reading this, you’re probably a busy Mama wearing many hats and trying to navigate relationships, family, career and PhD life.

You also probably feel like a ‘Jill of all trades but a Master of none’ as you juggle all the things as a Mama…

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YOU ARE NOT ALONE...

I SEE YOU. I FEEL YOU.

I KNOW THIS JOURNEY WELL!

As a Scholarly Mama® of three, I’ve struggled with all of the above on top of feeling guilt-ridden, isolated, on the verge of burnout and giving up on my scholarly ambitions so many times…

Until I discovered a different way!

I went from feeling overwhelmed, unfulfilled, and trapped in the throes of the juggle-struggle to thriving, finding joy in the blend, and creating a Scholarly Mama® life I don’t want to constantly escape from!

I am incredibly proud of my ambitious academic accomplishments, but I also love how I show up for myself in the other dimensions of my life and the woman I’ve become on my journey of scholarly motherhood. 

I now help Mamas like you, to wear both the ambitious and purposeful hats you wear without sacrificing what matters most – like yourself or your family!

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If you are feeling overwhelmed trying to juggle it all, but you also have ambitious scholarly dreams that you are working towards, it’s time to change the burnout narrative!

It’s time to transform the juggle-struggle and reclaim the scholarly joy and purposeful success available to you now, not just when you achieve this or that!

I know it’s not easy when you’re under so much pressure and buried deep in the valley of overwhelm.

But you can opt-in to thrive, driven by clarity, purpose and intention!

The success and fulfilment you desire is just on the other side of the guilt and overwhelm you feel right now.

It’s time to start navigating your Scholarly Mama® life by design and not default!

Start by taking my fun 3-minute quiz below to find out your purposeful Scholarly Mama® trait and get tailored tips on how you can achieve your ambitious goals without sacrificing what matters!

If you’re tired of doing scholarly motherhood alone, and you want to create a scholarly career well without sacrificing yourself or those you love, then you’re in the right place!  

Now, you’ve got TWO options here…

You can continue to do this the hard way, isolated and alone, make zero changes to what you’ve been doing so far, and risk it all…

Or, you can access the space and tools you need so you can thrive academically, build an impactful career as Dr[you], and make yourself and your kids proud, all while protecting the asset in all of this (i.e. you!)!

With all the money, time and effort you’re investing in your academic pursuits, of course your dreams are worth it, your degree is worth it, your career is worth it, your family’s future is worth it, but most importantly Mama, you are worth it!  

So, whenever you’re ready, let’s connect below:

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So Mama, are you in? Fabulous! These are our journeys of becoming 🙂

I can’t wait to see you finish well!

Meet Mrs Mummy PhD®

Hey! I'm Dr Michelle Gibbs and this little corner of the internet exists to help Scholarly Mamas® like you, achieve your life and academic goals without sacrificing what matters most. If you're like me, and juggling love, motherhood, career, academia and everything else in-between, then it's time to say 'yes' to savouring the moments that truly matter, while doing what sets our hearts on fire! So Mama, are you in? Fabulous! These are our journeys of becoming :-)

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I know it’s hard to remember this👇🏽 …es I know it’s hard to remember this👇🏽

…especially when you’re buried deep in the throes of PhD life, but if there was a single word of wisdom I’d offer to anyone embarking on this journey in 2025, particularly as a Mama, it would be this…

Your PhD is not who you are, it’s also not something you get… is something you do and that’s it. It’s just one of many seasons of your life. You don’t owe it your entire identity.

The journey can so easily become all-consuming but as a Mama, be careful not to let it take over your whole life and identity too. 

You’re more than your PhD. 
You’re more than your titles. 
You’re more than your accolades. 

You deserve a life that reflects that…

You can do your PhD well and thrive in other areas of your life that matter too. No need to put everything and everyone on hold.

I enjoy helping @scholarlymamas reclaim their identity beyond their PhD so they believe that they are smart, purposeful and whole… 

…come join us if you need this reframe.

Because these are your journeys of becoming 🦋

#scholarlymama #scholarlymamas #phdjourney #iamwhole #morethanaphd #mrsmummyphd
So much of my belief, drive and resilience comes f So much of my belief, drive and resilience comes from this beautiful lady… my Mama!

She taught me that you don’t need external validation to go after your wildest dreams…

You just need an unshakable belief in who you are!

I got this from my Mama ❤️

Know thyself, know thy purpose, then go out there and shine like the diamond that you are Mama!

These are our journeys of becoming 🦋

Happy Mother’s Day to all those celebrating 🙌🏽 

#mothers #queen #matriarch #purpose #mothersday #brownskingirl #islandgirl #confidence
…to be grateful for today and fully present in t …to be grateful for today and fully present in the here and now 🙌🏽

These are our journeys of becoming 🦋

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I chose the extraordinary👇🏽 These are my jo I chose the extraordinary👇🏽

These are my journeys of becoming 🦋

Follow @mrsmummyphd and @scholarlymamas for more inspirational content about navigating PhD Motherhood.

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Here’s why…👇🏽 These are the moments tha Here’s why…👇🏽

These are the moments that matter. When the dust settles, these are the ones you’ll remember for a lifetime 🦋

A slow and soul-filling retreat in the countryside—where the mornings were quietly unhurried, reminded me of the importance of slowing right down and resting without guilt. 

Each morning, we watched the sunrise from our cosy little cabin, wearing our pyjamas and wrapped in warm blankets as the warmth of the sun slowly melted away the overnight frost on the open field before our eyes. 

Then later, what a joy watching the boys run freely under the open skies... Taking deep breaths and truly savouring… 

It’s these simple pauses, these tucked-away moments with our people, that become the memories we carry.

They say we don’t remember days, we remember moments—and this one’s etched in my heart. These are the lived experiences that give meaning to the days in our years. 

A gentle reminder to take the break, be fully there, and let the little things become the big memories. 

You’re more than your PhD.

These are your journeys of becoming 🦋

#scholarlymama #mrsmummyphd #journeysofbecoming #phd #slowdown #takeabreak #familytime
What if the best memories aren’t made in the big What if the best memories aren’t made in the big moments—but in the quiet, unhurried pauses in between? 

Recently got back from the sweetest little countryside retreat—where time slowed down, and joy came in the form of two wheels, hours of exploration, and lots of fun and laughter.

On one of the days, we rented bikes and rode through open fields, parks and paths for a good few hours—no rush, no screens, just us. 

These are the breaks that fill your soul, the kind that remind you why slowing down is everything…

Here’s to family time, fresh air, and the beauty of truly living and creating magical memories together…

These are our journeys of becoming 🦋

#familyretreat #slowmoments #countrysidejoy #makingmemories #familytime #slowdown
Still wouldn’t trade this kind of love for the w Still wouldn’t trade this kind of love for the world…

Original reel by @justjeanette_

I’m deep in the feels too! ❤️❤️❤️

These are our journeys of becoming 🦋

#scholarlymama #mamaofthree #mumof3 #mumofboys #boymama #journeysofbecoming #motherhood
If only he knew the significance of that little ha If only he knew the significance of that little handmade paper cap he’s wearing that his big bother made…

A lot can change in just a few years! 
 
These are our journeys of becoming 🦋

#scholarlymama #mrsmummyphd #journeysofbecoming #phd #scholarlymamas #gradschool #phdmama #purposefulsuccess
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