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Self-love As A Revolutionary Success Strategy

February 19, 2024 · Personal Growth & Wellness

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We hear a lot about the importance of self-love, especially when juggling the demands of PhD life and real life, but have you ever thought of self-love as a revolutionary success strategy? Let’s get into it…

7 Important Things No One Shares About Doing A PhD With Kids

February 10, 2024 · Love, Family & Lifestyle, PhD & Beyond

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There are so many unspoken truths about doing a PhD with kids. In this blog post, we’re going to talk about all the things that nobody tells you about doing a PhD with kids in tow.

Nail Your PhD Viva With This Purposeful Scholarly Mama Strategy

January 20, 2024 · PhD & Beyond

Want to nail your PhD viva as a Scholarly Mama? Try this purposeful strategy for juggling PhD viva preparation with real life and motherhood.

The Good Scholarly Mama Life: What’s Key?

November 5, 2023 · Love, Family & Lifestyle, Personal Growth & Wellness, PhD & Beyond

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We all want to live the good Scholarly Mama life. But what do we need to actually live a good Scholarly Mama life? Let’s find out!

Becoming a PhD Doctor: The Simplicity of Scholarly Mama Joy

October 9, 2023 · PhD & Beyond

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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?

Read the full blog for all the inside scoop!

What To Do When PhD Life Throws You Lemons?

September 28, 2023 · PhD & Beyond

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There are many things about doing a PhD as a Mama that are hard, but one thing that separates the completed PhD journeys from the ones that could have been, is what you do when PhD life throws you lemons.

In this blog post, we’re going to tackle a common challenge that you may face on your PhD journey.

8 Simple Ways To Switch Off From Your PhD and Actually Enjoy Family Time 

August 14, 2023 · Love, Family & Lifestyle, PhD & Beyond

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 blog post on how I have learned to switch off from my PhD and enjoy time with the people I love.

Is a PhD Worth It As a Scholarly Mama? How To Really Know.

July 2, 2023 · PhD & Beyond

Is a PhD Worth It As a Scholarly Mama? How to Really Know by Mrs Mummy PhD.

Is a PhD worth it if you’re a Scholarly Mama?

Whether you’re thinking about embarking on this journey or already on it and questioning why, I can assure you that you’re not the only one who’s been here.

In this post, we talk about whether a PhD is really worth it for Scholarly Mamas.

Transform Your Scholarly Mama Life Now With This Single Belief

June 18, 2023 · Love, Family & Lifestyle, PhD & Beyond

Transform your Scholarly Mama Life with this single belief by Mrs Mummy PhD

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. This is what we discuss in this blog post!

I’ve Submitted My PhD Thesis: Raw Reflections on the Remarkable Moment

May 8, 2023 · PhD & Beyond

PhD thesis status: SUBMITTED! Yes Mama, after 8 whole years and as a Mama of three, I’ve finally submitted my PhD thesis! So, I wanted to write this very, personal, special post for you. I want to share with you my very raw, honest, current, and in-the-moment reflection. Read the post for more!

Finding Fulfilment: Why You Need To Prioritise What Matters Now

February 12, 2023 · Love, Family & Lifestyle

Finding Fulfilment: Why You Need to Prioritise What Matters Now by Mrs Mummy PhD

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 blog post, 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 Mama.

How to Believe In Yourself Again When You’ve Lost Your Confidence: 10 Ways

November 20, 2022 · Personal Growth & Wellness

How To Believe In Yourself Again when You've Lost Your Confidence | Mrs Mummy PhD

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 blog post, I want to explore 10 ways to find your self-confidence again after you’ve lost it.

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You’ve been trying to do it all — be the perfe You’ve been trying to do it all — be the perfect scholar, the present mama, the one who “proves them wrong.”

But experience has taught me that overachieving is not the same as thriving. It’s often survival mode in disguise leaving you on the brink of burnout.

But you can trade hustle for alignment. You don’t have to earn or prove your worth — you already have it within you. You don't have to just survive this journey, you can thrive without sacrificing what matters.

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“Balance” is a beautiful word… but a terribl “Balance” is a beautiful word… but a terrible standard.

For purposeful @scholarlymamas, life isn’t about keeping everything perfectly weighted — it’s about honouring the seasons as they ebb and flow, clarifying priorities, and remembering that you are allowed to matter in the mix.

Forget chasing balance. Let’s talk about rhythms, integration, and just being enough.

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If you’re a Mama doing a PhD, you’re going to If you’re a Mama doing a PhD, you’re going to want to listen to this episode with Dr Blessing Adeniyi from @thephdrace 

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Two Mamas with PhDs, one brutally honest conversat Two Mamas with PhDs, one brutally honest conversation about what it really takes to run your own PhD Race...

Dr Blessing Adeniyi from "The PhD Race" @thephdrace just completed her PhD in Sustainability Management while working full-time as a wife and Mama – and she's sharing the mindset shift that changed everything.

This isn't about surviving the juggle struggle; it's about discovering how motherhood can actually become your academic superpower.

If you've ever been told to 'wait until the kids are older' or felt guilty for wanting both intellectual fulfillment AND present motherhood, this conversation will hit differently.

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In this raw and honest moment from the podcast, Dr In this raw and honest moment from the podcast, Dr Milensu Shanyinde @workacademicmum opens up about the invisible weight so many mothers in academia carry—but rarely speak about.

Juggling her PhD and work life, navigating pregnancy and raising two young daughters during a global pandemic, Milensu talks candidly about the guilt, the overwhelm, and the internal tug-of-war between ambition and motherhood.

If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, questioned your choices, or wondered if you’re doing enough—this episode will hit home for you.

Listen to the full guest episode on the Mrs Mummy PhD® podcast for more on Milensu’s journey, the lessons she learned, and the quiet strength behind her success. 

Tune in to also find out the one thing she wish she had while she was navigating PhD life and motherhood simultaneously. 

What I really love about her story isn’t only how she was able to see her PhD through to completion while juggling all the things, but also how she managed to land the leadership role of her dreams in her post-PhD era. 

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Mama, don’t be distracted by doubters👇🏽

…because your journeys of becoming and purposeful outcomes will always speak for themselves, even if you’re also a Mama!

You’ll have a quiet, peaceful confidence about you that speaks volumes 🗣️

You see, for me, delayed was never denied because I knew there was no ‘standard way’ of navigating a PhD journey. Being a Mama before I began this journey and growing our family further during my PhD enhanced my journey in ways I can never explain… it was definitely not a hindrance or barrier to my success. 

Was it harder? You bet! 

Did it take me longer? Yes, it did. 

Would I do it again? I’m not sure 🤔 

But was it impossible? Clearly not!

What I realised, is that I had to hold the belief in who I was and get clear on my why, because I was enough and so are you! You are more than your PhD.

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I nearly quit my PhD more than once... Not becaus I nearly quit my PhD more than once...

Not because I couldn’t do the work—but because I was exhausted, isolated, and felt like no one understood how hard it was to keep holding it all together.

These five truths could’ve saved me so much guilt, self-doubt and second-guessing.

Swipe through if you’re:
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If this sounds like you, you are not broken. You’re just juggling a whole lot alone—without the village/support you deserve.

💬If this hits home, DM me 'WELL' and let’s get you connected, refocused, grounded again, and back on track—without burning out.

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