REFLECTIVE REPLAY!

Are you feeling stretched thin between your PhD, your family, and everything in between? In this episode, we’re diving into why filling your own cup first is essential—not just for your well-being, but for your success as a Scholarly Mama® leader.

We’ll talk about:

• Why filling your cup first isn’t selfish—it’s leadership
• How imposter syndrome and guilt hold us back from stepping into our full potential
• The power of setting boundaries and reclaiming your identity
• A simple exercise to help you start prioritising you

If you’re ready to stop running on empty and lead with confidence, tune in now and take the first step toward leading yourself well!

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These are our journeys of becoming.

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.

In this episode, Dr. Janelle Chase-Mayers (aka Dr Jay) shares her inspiring story of juggling motherhood and a PhD journey through grief, all the way to starting her own mental health consultancy business.

Discover how her insights can empower Scholarly Mamas to prioritise self-care and authenticity while navigating life's challenges.

Resources & Links

• Dr Jay's Re-Engineering Wellbeing Consultancy
• Connect with Dr. Jay on Instagram

This episode offers a heartfelt exploration of juggling academic pursuits with life's emotional realities, inspiring overwhelmed mother scholars to nurture resilience, authenticity, and wellness.

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Want more?

1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD® website.
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These are our journeys of becoming.

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.

You said no to something this week.

And you've been replaying it in your head ever since. Wondering if you were being difficult. Questioning whether you should have just said yes. Feeling guilty for protecting your time/energy.

Here's what no one tells you: That discomfort? It doesn't mean you're doing it wrong.

In this episode, I'm breaking down why boundaries feel so uncomfortable for high-achieving mothers—and why that discomfort might actually be the sign you're finally choosing yourself.

You'll discover:

• The real difference between selfish and self-led (and why you've been confusing the two)
• Why the guilt you feel when setting boundaries is proof you still care—not proof you're wrong
• The one question to ask yourself before setting any boundary (it changes everything)
• How to sit with the discomfort without letting it control your decisions
• What I learned when I quit full-time work and felt like I was disappointing people

This one's for you if:

• You avoid setting boundaries because they feel selfish
• You worry that protecting your capacity makes you difficult or uncommitted
• You've been trained to say yes your entire life and you're tired of it

Fair warning: This episode won't make boundaries easier. But it will make them clearer.

And sometimes clarity is all you need to finally choose yourself.

Listen now.

If you'd prefer, you can read the related blog post here.

Send me a text message.

Support the show

Want more?

1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD® website.
2. Book your free SEED call.
3. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, Pinterest or TikTok.
4. Join the newsletter family at Scholarly Mamas® - The Letter
5. Check out my Doodle Dozen® children's book series

These are our journeys of becoming.

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.