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Journeys of Becoming...

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

From Overwhelmed to Award-Winning: How I Finished My PhD Well

From Overwhelmed to Award-Winning: How I Finished My PhD Well

February 2, 2025 · 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

From Stuck and Stressed To Submitted: How I Finished My PhD Thesis As a Mama of 3

From Stuck and Stressed To Submitted: How I Finished My PhD Thesis As a Mama of 3

January 13, 2025 · PhD & Beyond

Making Space for Progress: The Amazing Power of Focused Effort

Making Space for Progress: The Amazing Power of Focused Effort

January 8, 2025 · PhD & Beyond

Writing Your PhD Thesis: Why Consistency Matters More Than Speed

Writing Your PhD Thesis: Why Consistency Matters More Than Speed

December 30, 2024 · 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

My PhD Graduation: The Ultimate Finale To A Remarkable Journey

My PhD Graduation: The Ultimate Finale To A Remarkable Journey

December 27, 2024 · PhD & Beyond

My PhD Graduation: The Ultimate Finale To A Remarkable Journey by Mrs Mummy PhD
Why It’s Time to Stop Navigating PhD Motherhood Alone

Why It’s Time to Stop Navigating PhD Motherhood Alone

December 26, 2024 · PhD & Beyond

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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It’s the becoming, the growth, the evolution…👇🏽

This kind of freedom is priceless✨

To know oneself, to know one’s worth, to be able to embody grit & grace without the grind, to have clarity of purpose, to transform one’s PhD Motherhood journey it into something incredibly purposeful and beautiful… they offer the kind of joy that no one can take away.

So the next time you feel like you can’t do this without unpardonable sacrifice or without losing yourself in the process, remember that you can still pause to BE and success can still be yours regardless of the many other hats your wear.

Mama, these are our journeys of becoming 🦋
Growing up on a tiny Caribbean island, I had big d Growing up on a tiny Caribbean island, I had big dreams as a little girl, but there were no guarantees because options were limited.

Fast forward several decades and that little girl moved countries twice, married her high-school sweetheart, became an RD with 5 degrees, including her PhD, and had 3 amazing sons (+2 angel babies).

But it wasn’t all a walk in the park…

My PhD was the hardest thing I’d ever done, especially as wife and mother. Honestly, there were many moments I wanted to give up — nights when the weight of it all felt heavy, and the finish line felt out of reach. I often questioned if I could really see it through…

But then… there was him… My husband, my anchor, my ride or die guy — the quiet strength who held me when I wanted to let go. When I doubted myself, he reminded me who I was. He carried what I couldn’t, so I could keep pursuing my career dreams.

And then there were our 3 boys — their laughter, their little voices, reminding me why I started in the first place. They were my reason… my strength… my heartbeat through it all.

There were tears, prayers, and moments of doubt — but love kept me steady, faith kept me grounded, and family gave me purpose. I realised that love and ambition aren’t opposite ends of the spectrum, but they’re threads that can weave together into something extraordinary.

Because at the end of the day…
what is success if you have no one to share it with?

That PhD began as my dream — but it became our journey. Built on faith, held by love, and made real by the people who never let me forget why I began. 

So if I could go back to childhood me, I’d let that little island girl know that though it wouldn’t be easy, her dreams were 💯possible. I’d let her know that these will be her journeys of becoming 🦋

Tag all the @scholarlymamas who need to know that their dreams are possible too!

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

These are our journeys of becoming 🦋
"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 🦋

#SelfDiscovery #PhDMotherhood #ScholarlyMama
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.

Remember Mama, these are your journeys of becoming 🦋

#PhDMotherhood #WomenInAcademia #SelfDiscovery #PhDJourney #MamaAndScholar #PhDLife #SelfDiscovery #PhDLife #BlackWomenInAcademia #PodcastForMoms #MotherhoodUnfiltered #ScholarlyMama #PhDRealTalk
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 🦋

#scholarlymama #phdmom #finishwell #academicburnout #overachieverrecovery #authenticscholarship #restisresistance
“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.

Which part of this resonates most with you? 

Share below.

Remember Mama, these are our journeys of becoming 🦋

#scholarlymama #mrsmummyphd #fromoverwhelmedtoenough #podcaster #journeysofbecoming
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! 

Mama, these are our journeys of becoming 🦋

#scholarlymama #mrsmummyphd #thephdrace #journeysofbecoming #gradschool #phdjourney #jugglestruggle #success
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