In this return episode of the Mrs Mummy PhD® podcast, Dr Michelle Gibbs reflects on burnout in high-achieving mothers and why survival mode is not the same as success.

After stepping away from the mic for 6 months, Michelle shares what led her from constant striving to a season of restoration — and how self-leadership, not self-sacrifice, became the turning point.

This episode marks an evolution of Mrs Mummy PhD®, expanding beyond the PhD journey to support mother scholars at any stage — pre-PhD, PhD, or postdoctoral — who want more sustainable ways of learning, leading, and living.

If you’re ambitious, thoughtful, and quietly exhausted, this conversation invites you to pause, reflect, and redefine success on your own terms.

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

Burnout in High-Achieving Mothers: From Survival to Restoration

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