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The 5 Hidden Traps Scholarly Mamas Fall Into & How to Spot Them

The 5 Hidden Traps Scholarly Mamas Fall Into & How to Spot Them

February 3, 2025 · Love, Family & Lifestyle, Personal Growth & Wellness, PhD & Beyond

Why Scholarly Mamas Don’t Need More Productivity Hacks (+ What They Need Instead)

Why Scholarly Mamas Don’t Need More Productivity Hacks (+ What They Need Instead)

January 20, 2025 · Personal Growth & Wellness, PhD & Beyond

What To Do When Your Best Doesn’t Feel Good Enough

What To Do When Your Best Doesn’t Feel Good Enough

December 30, 2024 · Personal Growth & Wellness, PhD & Beyond

7 Surprising Things That Made My Year in 2024

7 Surprising Things That Made My Year in 2024

December 30, 2024 · Love, Family & Lifestyle, Personal Growth & Wellness, PhD & Beyond

How To Reach Your Full Potential in Scholarly Motherhood

How To Reach Your Full Potential in Scholarly Motherhood

December 28, 2024 · Personal Growth & Wellness

The Power of Yet: Revolutionary Permission To Be ‘In Progress’

The Power of Yet: Revolutionary Permission To Be ‘In Progress’

November 4, 2024 · Personal Growth & Wellness

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You’re Stronger Than You Think Mama: 10 Powerful Reasons Why

You’re Stronger Than You Think Mama: 10 Powerful Reasons Why

October 14, 2024 · Personal Growth & Wellness

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Stop Waiting for Your PhD to Be Done: Why Scholarly Mamas Need To Embrace the Journey Now

Stop Waiting for Your PhD to Be Done: Why Scholarly Mamas Need To Embrace the Journey Now

October 7, 2024 · Love, Family & Lifestyle, Personal Growth & Wellness, PhD & Beyond

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From PhD Panic to Purposeful Progress on Part-time Hours

From PhD Panic to Purposeful Progress on Part-time Hours

September 23, 2024 · Personal Growth & Wellness, PhD & Beyond

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“Mama, Take a Break!”: The Power of the Reflective Pause

“Mama, Take a Break!”: The Power of the Reflective Pause

July 29, 2024 · Personal Growth & Wellness, PhD & Beyond

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Feeling Unfulfilled In Scholarly Mama Life? This Old Saying May Be A Timely Clue

Feeling Unfulfilled In Scholarly Mama Life? This Old Saying May Be A Timely Clue

May 27, 2024 · Love, Family & Lifestyle, Personal Growth & Wellness, PhD & Beyond

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Why Doing it All Is Keeping You Stuck and How to Break Free

Why Doing it All Is Keeping You Stuck and How to Break Free

May 20, 2024 · Personal Growth & Wellness, PhD & Beyond

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If you’re in the throes of PhD Motherhood, this If you’re in the throes of PhD Motherhood, this message is for you! 

Keep going Mama, cheering you on all the way to Dr [you]!

Secret to success: being intentional about your Scholarly Mama life!

Sometimes being intentional looks like taking breaks for rest, recovery and recharge. Sometimes it looks like embracing the new and shelving what isn’t working for you any longer. Sometimes it’s embracing the stillness of deep work or quiet reflection. 

Here are three questions to ask yourself when you’re in the trenches of the juggle struggle:

1.	What does success look like for me in this season, and am I giving myself permission to embrace it?

2.	What can I release — habits, expectations, or pressures — that no longer serve the woman I’m becoming?

3.	Where can I create small pockets of stillness to reconnect with my purpose and joy?

Which of these questions resonates with you most right now? 

Drop your thoughts in the comments — and tag another Scholarly Mama who needs to hear this today.

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"I met myself..." These were Dr Noni's words afte "I met myself..."

These were Dr Noni's words after an 8+ year PhD journey—one that led her from rejection and redirection to unexpected transformation.

This latest episode (Episode #121) is a powerful reminder that the academic path isn’t just about degrees or titles—it's a journey back to oneself.

If you’ve ever felt like your story doesn’t “fit” the traditional academic mold, this one is for you.

Remember, these are our journeys of becoming 🦋

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What happens when your dream of academia meets the What happens when your dream of academia meets the reality of motherhood—and somehow, both lead you back to yourself?

Tune into my guest episode this week with a Zimbabwean-born academic, Mama, and creator who’s walked an extraordinary path: from being rejected by master’s programmes to earning two undergraduate degrees, securing a prestigious scholarship, and finally finishing her PhD after 8+ years—all while raising her daughter.

We get into the hidden struggles of finishing a PhD as a Mama, and how the long academic journey became, more than anything, a journey back to self.

If you’ve ever felt lost in your research, torn between identities, or like you’re carrying too much alone—tune into an extordinary story of a Scholarly Mama’s journey.

Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe, share, and tag a fellow #scholarlymama who needs to hear this.

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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.

Swipe through the slides for a timely truth check. Remember Mama, these are our journeys of becoming 🦋

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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 

If you’ve listen to it, share your top highlights in the comments! 

If you haven’t yet, listen to Episode 118 on the @mrsmummyphd podcast! 

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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.

Ready to rewrite the rules? New episode of the Mrs Mummy PhD® podcast is live – link shared in stories! 🎧✨

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If this sounds like you, Mama, you’re in the rig If this sounds like you, Mama, you’re in the right place! 

Subscribe to the podcast (link in bio) or join my email list and let’s help you finish well without sacrificing what matters! 

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