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Thinking about quitting your PhD? You’re not alone—I've been there.

But before you make that call, this episode walks you through 7 powerful questions and mindset shifts that could change everything...

What if there’s still a way forward that honours both your ambition and your motherhood?

In this episode, I’m sharing what I wish someone had told me when I was ready to give it all up. Whether you decide to stay or go, let’s make sure it’s your choice—not one made in exhaustion or isolation.

Tune in and let’s talk about the real stuff behind the decision.

Plus, if you'd like support from someone who’s lived this journey, I'd love to help you finish well—join me inside Scholarly Mamas® to find out how.

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This week on the podcast, I’m joined by an incredible guest: a Zimbabwean-born academic, content creator, and mother - Dr Nonhlanhla Dube (a.k.a. Dr Noni) - whose path to a PhD took her across continents, through two undergrad degrees, a prestigious scholarship, and finally, a research post in the Netherlands.

We talk about:

• How rejection redirected her toward purpose
• What it was really like finishing a PhD as a new Mama
• Why she’s now showing up on TikTok to help others find joy in academic writing
• And what she wishes more people actually said out loud about being a Mama in academia

Whether you're deep in your PhD or just figuring out how to hold it all together as a parent in academia—this one is for you.

Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode about the real, raw, and beautiful mess of PhD Motherhood. And if you love what you hear, leave a kind review—it helps more Scholarly Mamas® find us!

Follow Dr Noni on Tik Tok or YouTube for more :-). Find her co-founded SWAN community here.

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1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD® blog.
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