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.
So Mama, are you in?
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These are our journeys of becoming — and you’re welcome here.
Mrs Mummy PhD®
106. Are You Fishing for Success or Cultivating Growth?
Are you fishing for big, quick wins, or are you farming for lasting growth?
In this episode, we dive into a powerful shift in mindset: the difference between chasing immediate results (fishing) and patiently nurturing long-term success (farming).
The initial spark for this conversation came from a casual chat with my friend Dra Yvette from Grad School Femtoring.
What happens when we stop looking for the “big catch” and instead focus on planting seeds, experimenting, and trusting the process—whether in academia, parenting, or personal growth?
Join me as we explore how adopting a farmer’s mindset can transform the way we approach Scholarly Motherhood. If you've ever felt stuck, impatient, or unsure if your efforts are paying off, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about growth, patience, and the magic that happens beneath the surface. Your harvest is coming but—are you ready to plant?
Tune in to find out!
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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.
