Mrs Mummy PhD®
This podcast is a reflective space for high-achieving mothers navigating scholarly work, home, and identity.
Hosted by Dr Michelle Gibbs — a wife, boy Mama of 3 and doctor/scholar (of the PhD kind) — the Mrs Mummy PhD® podcast is shaped by lived experience of holding ambition alongside family life, responsibility, and seasons of change. It speaks to the reality that meaningful work does not exist in isolation from the rest of our lives.
Scholarly motherhood is complex and deeply human. It is marked by transitions, pressure, and continual becoming — and without intention, it can quietly pull us away from ourselves.
Through thoughtful conversations and reflections, this podcast invites you to slow down, lead yourself first, and reconsider what sustainable impact looks like in this season of life. Rather than offering quick fixes or productivity promises, it offers insight, perspective, and permission to build a life that includes your work, your family, and yourself.
If you are a mother navigating intellectually demanding work — in academia or beyond — and are seeking steadiness, clarity, and a way forward that does not require self-sacrifice, this space is for you.
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These are our journeys of becoming — and you’re welcome here.
Mrs Mummy PhD®
94. Making Space for Progress: The Amazing Power of Focused Effort
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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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Disclaimer: All views are my own. Nothing shared on this podcast should be considered a substitute for medical/clinical advice or mental health support. Please seek assistance from a qualified professional who can help you if you are struggling or in need of advice/intervention.
