Who are you becoming on your PhD journey?

Although a PhD journey can feel all-consuming, it's worth pausing now and again and giving some thought to life beyond the PhD and the impact you can and will create once you have finished your PhD. 

This episode is a timely reminder of why the 'becoming' matters so much and how you can begin to think beyond your PhD now.

Who will she become? Who is she becoming? Becoming her starts now. She is you...

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These are our journeys of becoming.

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It's so interesting to reflect now and again! 

Today I'm reflecting on the episode where I recorded my raw emotional response to submitting my PhD thesis after 8 years and what that felt like back in May 2023!

I hope re-listening to this reflective replay will be helpful for you in visualising your own 'successful submission moment' when it comes. I can't wait to support you in reaching that milestone! 

On Saturday, 8th March 2025 at 7pm I'll be hosting my next PhD with Purpose 'Mamanar' where you'll learn how you too can create purposeful success and finish your PhD well with a young family in tow... 

Read the related blog post: I've Submitted My PhD Thesis: Raw Reflections on The Remarkable Moment

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Want to transform your writing from a source of stress to a source of joy? In this episode, we sit down with Natalya Androsova PhD, an award-winning writing coach who has helped many writers complete their PhD theses, dissertations, books, and articles over her career thus far. But what makes Natalya's approach unique is her deep understanding of how our relationship with writing mirrors our relationship with ourselves.

Drawing from her own journey and academic experiences - including multiple Master's degrees and a PhD - Dr Natalya shares powerful insights about writing without fear while navigating the demands of an academic journey. She opens up about her personal transformation from a struggling writer to someone who finds genuine joy in the process and offers practical wisdom for making the most of those precious writing moments between bedtime stories and nappy changes.

Whether you're battling self-doubt in your PhD thesis journey or struggling to find your authentic voice in academic writing, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on making writing more enjoyable (yes, really!) while juggling the intense demands of motherhood and doctoral studies. Join us for an honest, encouraging discussion about transforming not just how we write, but how we think about ourselves as writers. Get ready to unleash the writer within! You won't want to miss this insightful episode :-).

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Mama, we've made it to 100 episodes! Can you believe it? This is indeed a milestone worthy of celebration! Come, tune in and join in the celebrations :-)

In addition to that, we go deep in this episode too! It's truly how we roll around here...

Because sometimes as a Scholarly Mama® it can feel like this whole real life juggling act feels 'peripheral' to what matters most in the PhD journey and academic circles. But in this episode, we challenge that very assumption and get into why it's essential to permit yourself to think differently. 

Are you ready? Let's get into it, Mama :-). This is going to be a spicy one!

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Ready to know how you can consistently show up for your Scholarly Mama® dreams? In this episode, we're diving into the powerful mindset shifts that can help you achieve your PhD goals while embracing the joy of Motherhood. Discover why your unique path as a Scholarly Mama® isn't just valid – it might be your secret superpower.

We explore key game-changing mindset principles that will help you move from "someday" to "reality" on your goals. Plus, learn simple but powerful practices for banishing imposter syndrome that you can start using immediately.

Whether you're starting your PhD journey or deep in your thesis write-up, this episode will help you see your academic path in a whole new light.

Tune in for all the tea :-)

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In this insightful episode, we explore why purpose matters more than perfection when navigating your PhD journey as a Mama. We dive deep into five hidden traps that often sabotage progress toward your goals as a Scholarly Mama®.

Learn practical strategies for managing these common challenges and discover why focusing on consistent, purposeful progress, rather than perfection, is key to achieving your academic goals while enjoying family life.

Tune in for all the insights :-)

Read the related blog post: The 5 Hidden Traps Scholarly Mamas Fall Into And How to Spot Them

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In this episode, I discuss some of the challenges of navigating PhD life as a Mama and the emotional toll this can take on us all. I also take you back to one of the pivotal moments in my journey when I was deep in the throes of the juggle-struggle and how I was able to reconnect with my vision for academic success. Not only did I finish my PhD as a proud Mama of three, but I finished it well!

If you want to transform your juggle-struggle into your purposeful success and break generational patterns of self-sacrifice imposed by academic and mum guilt, so you can finally create the space and freedom to achieve your goals without putting family life on hold, then you need to start rewriting your Scholarly Mama® narrative now. This timely episode is a must-listen! 

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In this episode, I challenge the common belief that more productivity hacks are the answer to succeeding in your PhD journey as a Mama. Drawing from lived experiences, I explain why traditional productivity approaches often fall short for Scholarly Mamas®. I share what Scholarly Mamas® actually need instead of more productivity hacks!

Remember Mama, you're not just working on a PhD - you're raising children who will grow up knowing that Mamas are powerful, intelligent, and capable of amazing things!

Read the related blog post: Why Scholarly Mamas Don't Need More Productivity Hacks (+ What They Need Instead)

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In this deeply personal episode, I'm taking you back to January 2022 when I was returning from maternity leave with our third son and facing what felt like an impossible task - completing my 100k-worded PhD thesis in 16 months on part-time hours.

I share how I went from nearly quitting to creating "Operation PhD Thesis," the strategic approach that not only helped me submit on time but led to an award-winning thesis and passing my PhD viva with no compulsory amendments.

If you're a Scholarly Mama® feeling overwhelmed by your doctoral thesis writing journey, this episode offers hope and practical insights for moving from stuck and stressed to successfully submitted. 

Read the related blog post here: From Stuck and Stressed To Submitted: How I Finished My PhD Thesis As a Mama of 3

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Happy New Year 2025!

Let's start 2025 strong with practical strategies for creating focused, intentional progress in both your PhD journey and family life. 

Learn how to create sacred spaces for your academic work, maximise "micro-progress" moments, and develop family-friendly boundaries that honour both your studies and your loved ones. 

Key Takeaways:

• Create dedicated distraction-free spaces for maximum productivity
• Make the most of short, focused work sessions
• Establish visible boundaries that respect both work and family time

This is an episode you won't want to miss! Plus, stay tuned for an exciting announcement coming very soon that will help Scholarly Mamas®, like you, make purposeful progress in 2025 and beyond :-).

Read the related blog post here: Making Space for Progress: The Amazing Power of Focused Effort

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