In this episode, I share my second PhD graduation PLOG (think vlog but for podcasts!) which details my actual graduation day!

What an AMAZING day it was indeed, with lots of memories made and so much fun!

So come along with me for my PhD graduation day PLOG :-).

Thank you for sharing this journey with me, if you've been a regular listener for a while, you won't want to miss this episode!

Read the related blog post here: My PhD Graduation: The Ultimate Finale To A Remarkable Journey

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In this episode, I share my PhD graduation PLOG (think vlog but for podcasts!) all about my pre-graduation ceremony preparations! Yes, Mama, 5 whole degrees and this is only my second graduation ceremony as I didn't attend my three postgrad graduation ceremonies! So come along with me for the journey of my PhD graduation over the next couple of episodes :-). Thank you for sharing this journey with me, if you've been a regular listener for a while, you won't want to miss this exciting update!

Read the related blog post here: My PhD Graduation: The Ultimate Finale To A Remarkable Journey

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In this reflective replay, we discuss the power of the reflective pause when Scholarly Mama® life gets overwhelming and how it can help us reach our goals with less stress and more joy.

Navigating PhD life as a Mama can feel overwhelming at the best of times. As a Mama doing a PhD, you can't simply 'believe' your way through the juggle-struggle! You need practical strategies to help you navigate this challenging journey.

So Mama, are you ready to transform your Scholarly Mama® journey? Let's get into it!

Read the related blog post here: "Mama, Take a Break!": The Power of The Reflective Pause

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In this heartfelt episode, host Dr Michelle Gibbs breaks down 10 ways you can keep mum guilt at bay as an ambitious Scholarly Mama® who is juggling both academic pursuits and family life.

Infused with personal stories, this episode is filled with practical tips to help you pursue your scholarly ambitions with confidence and purpose, without sacrificing those precious family moments!

If you are in the throes of Scholarly Motherhood, juggling all the things, with mum guilt knocking on your door, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Read the related blog post:  PhD Mum Guilt: 10 Effective Ways to Quiet It

You can also take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama® trait quiz and I'll send you some personalised tips for becoming a more purposeful Scholarly Mama®!

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In this thought-provoking episode, guest Dr Gertrude Nonterah aka Dr Gee from The Bold PhD, bestows her wisdom about all things personal branding, networking and careers by design and highlights how important this is for Scholarly Mamas®. 

Dr Gee completed her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology and now works as a Medical Communications professional, speaker and career coach for PhDs and PhD students via TheBoldPhD.com. 

As a wife and mum, she is committed to helping other PhDs and PhD students to create post-PhD careers they love, whether that's within or beyond the realms of academia.

Filled with practical tips you can take action on immediately, Dr Gee guides you through step-by-step how to navigate networking, personal branding and the alt-academic career landscape, teaching you how you can build your career by design, starting today!

If you are a Mama on a PhD or post-PhD journey (or thinking of starting one), this is one of those episodes you won't want to miss!

You can also find Dr Gertrude Nonterah on LinkedIn or @theboldphd on Instagram.

You can also take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama® trait quiz and I'll send you some personalised tips for becoming a more purposeful Scholarly Mama®!

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In this episode, I share another deep reflection from my recent travels to an academic conference in my field.

Tune in to hear my travel musings and learn how to reach your full potential in Scholarly Motherhood.

Read the related blog post here: How To Reach Your Full Potential in Scholarly Motherhood

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In this episode, I share one of many reflections from an academic conference I recently attended in my field.

Tune in to learn why it's time to stop navigating PhD Motherhood alone and begin building meaningful connections with other Scholarly Mamas® who 'get it'.

Read the related blog post here: Why It's Time to Stop Navigating PhD Motherhood Alone 

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In this inspiring episode, guest Dra Yvette Martínez-Vu from Grad School Femtoring recollects her experience of navigating academia as a first-generation PhD student and BIPOC (Black/ Indigenous/ People of Colour) Mother with amazing insights on her femtoring services, her Chicana m(other)work, and her commitment to empowering first-gen scholars. She also discusses her journey of navigating motherhood, disability, and chronic illness in graduate school. She also shares her purposeful work towards demystifying the graduate school application process and supporting underrepresented groups in higher education.

If you are a Mama on a graduate school journey (or thinking of starting one) and identify as BIPOC, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

You can also follow Dra Yvette Martínez-Vu on LinkedIn or @gradschoolfemtoring on Instagram.

You can also take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama® trait quiz and I'll send you some personalised tips for becoming a more purposeful Scholarly Mama®!

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In this week's episode, we're reflecting on Father's Day and an extraordinary guy who shaped my motherhood through his fatherhood!

Tune in to listen to this very special 'Reflective Replay' of a previous episode :-).

Read the related blog post: Father's Day Special: How My Dad's Fatherhood Shaped My Motherhood

You can also take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama® trait quiz and I'll send you some personalised tips for becoming a more purposeful Scholarly Mama®!

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Self-care has become the new buzzword.

The internet and social media are inundated with self-care messages. As busy Mamas, it's great that we don't have to look far for reminders about the importance of self-care.

But what about Dads?

Don't they need to practice self-care too?

In this episode, I want to talk about why self-care matters for Dads too, this Father's Day and beyond!

Read the related blog post: 6 Key Reasons Why Dads Should Prioritise Self-Care

You can also take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama® trait quiz and I'll send you some personalised tips for becoming a more purposeful Scholarly Mama®!

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