You're busy. Your schedule is full. You're meeting everyone's expectations.

But here's what nobody talks about: You've disappeared.

Not from your family. Not from your work. From yourself.

In this episode, I'm exploring what's actually happening when you're too busy to know what you want anymore. And what it costs you.

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What if thriving in academia had less to do with doing more — and more to do with allowing yourself to be human, protecting your energy, and staying connected to your values? In this conversation, Dr Katy Peplin opens up about the realities of the PhD journey, the pressure to perform, and what it really takes to build a life that feels sustainable.

She also shares how motherhood has shaped her own journey, adding another layer to the questions of identity, resilience, and what it means to thrive on your own terms.

Tune in for an honest conversation about failure, self-trust, and the mindset shift that can help you protect your wellbeing while redefining success on your own terms.

Connect with Dr Katy Peplin on Instagram here or her Thrive PhD website here.

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Sometimes the most important reminders come from the simplest moments—a conversation in the car, the everyday wisdom that's right in front of us if we slow down enough to see it.

I was in the car with my boys. And asked my son to look up the best route home... I did too... Then, I noticed something about how we each looked at the GPS.

He looked at the time. I looked at the experience.

And it hit me: This is exactly what happens in scholarly motherhood.

What if the way we're approaching one thing is exactly the way we're approaching everything?

Tune in now for a quick reminder about the journey of scholarly motherhood.

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You're looking left and right while running your race.

And it's holding you back.

I realised this at my sons' sports day. Some children were constantly checking if they were winning. Checking their position against everyone else. And they were slower because of it.

The ones who stayed focused on their own lane? They won with ease.

In this episode, I'm exploring what that taught me about comparison, self-leadership, and why your race doesn't have to look like anyone else's—even if you've been quietly wondering whether any of this applies to you.

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What would your Scholarly Mama® life look like if you gave yourself permission to want less?

Not less ambition. Less striving at all costs.

In this episode, I'm exploring the wisdom of wanting less—and why it's actually the path to more. I'm sharing what my forties are teaching me about ambition, burnout, and why the slower path is sometimes the wiser one.

If you've been running on empty wondering if there's another way, start here.

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What would your Scholarly Mama® life look like if you made one tiny decision this week?

Not a big overhaul or dramatic uproot. Just one small, intentional decision.

In this episode, I'm breaking down how tiny decisions can create big impact—and why you don't need permission from anyone to start.

If you've been paralysed waiting for the perfect time to change, this will land differently.

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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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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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