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Dr. Bridgette Ojo has spent years chasing the next goal, from losing 180 pounds and joining the Navy at 32 to earning her PhD and building a life she once prayed for.  In this episode, she breaks down the hidden cost of always focusing on what's next and waiting for life to finally become "good enough" before allowing yourself to enjoy it.  There will always be another goal, another responsibility, another problem to solve, and another version of yourself you want to become. But if you are constantly preparing for your future, you may miss the life happening right in front of you. You do not have to wait until everything is perfect to experience joy. You can be ambitious and grateful. You can be healing and happy. You can want more for yourself while still appreciating everything you already have. The life you keep chasing may already contain pieces of the life you once prayed for. Slow down long enough to notice them. Interested in partnering or sponsoring an episode? Click here. Follow Dr. Bridgette Ojo's Socials: Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | The PhD Mommy Resources mentioned in this episode:  12 Rules for Life — Jordan Peterson

Dr. Bridgette Ojo joined the Navy at 32, lost 180 pounds, earned her PhD, and rebuilt her life by refusing to let fear make her decisions. In this episode, she breaks down the hidden cost of always choosing comfort, avoiding risk, and waiting until you feel completely ready. Playing it safe may protect you from failure, but it can also keep you trapped in the same life, the same habits, and the same excuses. You do not build courage by avoiding discomfort. You build it by moving forward while fear is still present. The life you want may require you to stop protecting the version of yourself you have already outgrown. Interested in partnering or sponsoring an episode? Click here. Follow Dr. Bridgette Ojo's Socials: Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | The PhD Mommy Resources mentioned in this episode:  12 Rules for Life — Jordan Peterson

Dr. Bridgette Ojo joined the Navy at 32, lost 180 pounds, earned her PhD, and built a platform for women who refuse to quit. In this episode, she breaks down why most women stay stuck, not from lack of discipline, but from lack of precision. If you can't name it, you can't change it.  Interested in partnering or sponsoring an episode? Click here. Follow Dr. Bridgette Ojo's Socials: Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | The PhD Mommy Resources mentioned in this episode:  12 Rules for Life — Jordan Peterson

Welcome to The PhD Mommy's Journey, hosted by U.S. Navy Sailor, PhD Candidate, educator, and founder Bridgette Ojo. On this podcast, you'll hear how to build discipline, confidence, and consistency while balancing ambition, faith, motherhood, and real responsibility. Each episode breaks down the frameworks, mindset shifts, and hard lessons required to create long-term growth without lowering your standards. Interested in partnering or sponsoring an episode? Click here. Follow Bridgette Ojo's Socials: Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | The PhD Mommy Resources mentioned in this episode:  12 Rules for Life — Jordan Peterson

Introducing The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast: The Bold Truth Will Set You Free In Episode 22 of The PhD Mommy's Journey, Bridgette cracks open the raw, unfiltered truth behind Rule 8 from Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life: "Tell the truth – or, at least, don't lie." This episode isn't about surface-level affirmations—it's about radical self-honesty. It's about the lies we quietly tell ourselves just to survive… and how they silently rob us of the life we were born to lead. Bridgette unpacks the internal weight of pretending—how body dysmorphia, mom guilt, and fear of outshining others can keep us stuck, small, and silent. She shares what it looks like to finally stop shrinking, start owning your power, and be bold enough to tell the truth about who you are—even when that truth is messy. Expect hard truths, fierce compassion, and the mindset shifts that helped her go from lose over 140+ pounds, from self-doubt to self-command, and from hiding her light to leading boldly as a Navy Sailor, PhD candidate, and devoted mom. This episode is for the woman who's tired of faking it. Who's done downplaying her greatness. Who's ready to be real so she can be free. In this episode, you'll hear: 1. The Hidden Weight of Lying to Yourself Bridgette reveals how the lies we tell ourselves—about not being good enough, fit enough, worthy enough—pile up like emotional clutter. The truth? They're heavier than any burden the truth will ever bring. 2. How Not Telling the Truth Creates Mental + Physical Fatigue There's nothing more exhausting than living out of alignment. Bridgette shares how this shows up in burnout, bitterness, and self-betrayal—and how telling the truth restored her energy and clarity. 3. Boldness Isn't Arrogance. It's Alignment. She breaks down the difference between ego and embodiment—and why dimming your light to keep others comfortable is spiritual sabotage. It's time to stop apologizing for your greatness. 4. The Lies That Keep Us Small From body dysmorphia to mom guilt to imposter syndrome, Bridgette unpacks the inner stories that almost stole her identity—and how she rewrote the script by facing herself. 5. The Discipline of Truth in Daily Life She shares how journaling, her 30-item gratitude practice, and self-talk rituals help her stay honest—even on days where it's hard to see herself clearly through the fog of pressure. 6. Military Mom Guilt & Dual Realities Bridgette opens up about what it's like to serve her country while raising daughters from afar—and how she's learning that being an amazing mom doesn't mean being physically present 24/7. It means showing up with integrity, love, and purpose. 7. Body Dysmorphia After Weight Loss After losing over 140+ pounds, Bridgette still had to face the truth: her mind hadn't caught up with her transformation. She shares how affirming her new reality was a war she had to fight with truth, not just mirrors. 8. Why Telling the Truth Reclaims Your Power The truth activates alignment. Bridgette explains how living in truth rebuilds trust with yourself, your Creator, and your future. And how lying to yourself—even subtly—is spiritual warfare. 💡 Key Takeaways Lying to yourself is the real weight—truth sets you free. Boldness is holy. Stop dimming to make others comfortable. Body dysmorphia is real, but truth heals perception. Mom guilt doesn't make you more loving—alignment does. Truth isn't always pretty, but it's always powerful. 🎁 Free Resource for Listeners: Download your 30-Day Gratitude & Goal-Setting Journal—the same tool Bridgette uses daily to stay grounded in every season of life. 📝 Click here to grab your free copy. 🎧 Listen and Subscribe to The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast on 🎧 Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube  📬 Contact & Connect with Bridgette 🌐 Website: https://thephdmommy.com/  📸 Instagram @Thephdmommylife • https://www.instagram.com/thephdmommylife 💌: [email protected] | [email protected] 🤝 Sponsorship & Collaborations: Want to sponsor an episode, send products, or collaborate with Bridgette? Please reach out to [email protected] with the subject line: Sponsorship Opportunity. 📣 Share Your Story: If you would like to be a guest and share your story on The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast, please fill out this form. 📚 Resource Mentioned: Link to Dr. Peterson's Book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

Introducing The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast: Discipline Over Drama — Choosing Meaning Over the Mess In Episode 21 of The PhD Mommy's Journey, Bridgette dives into the gritty, soul-defining truth of Rule 7 from Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life: "Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient." This episode isn't about chasing comfort—it's about choosing legacy. It's about doing the hard, monotanous, inconvenient work… on purpose. Bridgette shares what it means to stay ready so you never have to get ready—especially as a Navy Sailor, PhD candidate, and mother of two. She unpacks how writing 30 things she's grateful for every single day for the past two years helped establis a foundation of resilience and helped her reclaim her mindset during those seasons of pressure, pain, and purpose. Through personal stories and fierce insight, Bridgette explains why it's worth it to suffer for something meaningful—and how she learned to stop outsourcing her power. Expect tough love, faith-fueled reflection, and a roadmap to becoming the most disciplined, aligned version of yourself. This episode is for the woman who's tired of circling the drain of quick fixes and is ready to walk boldly into the life she was born to build. In this episode, you'll hear: Why You're Still Going to Suffer Either Way Bridgette breaks down the truth: both paths come with pain—so choose the pain that actually builds you. Because regret costs more than discipline ever will. Chasing Meaning vs. Chasing Noise Jordan Peterson says it plainly: don't chase the expedient. Bridgette explains why being "busy" isn't the same as being "in purpose"—and how to tell the difference. The Pain of Not Showing Up That moment when you know you were called to rise… and you didn't. That's the pain that lingers. Bridgette explains how she learned to show up—especially on the days she wanted to check out. Daily Disciplines That Ground Her From waking up early to training like her life depends on it (because it does), Bridgette shares the routines that sharpen her spirit and anchor her mind—even in chaos. Boss Babe Energy Meets Grit The divine feminine flow meets military-level focus. This is what it looks like to embody both softness and steel—and to live like your future is already watching. Tools for Emotional Toughness and Fierce Focus Journaling, silence, gratitude lists, physical challenge, and spiritual devotion—this section is all about building your internal war chest so you stop quitting on yourself. Redefining Identity Through Meaningful Sacrifice The version of you you're becoming? She requires sacrifice. Bridgette lays it out: you reclaim your identity by choosing structure over chaos—and meaning over the mess. 💡 Key Takeaways: Suffer with purpose—you're going to feel pain either way, so make it count. Discipline is devotion, not deprivation—it's how you prove you're committed to your calling. Busy is noise. Purpose is clarity. Choose meaning over motion. Gratitude and structure are your armor—they protect your mind, energy, and identity. You don't need to feel ready—just stay ready. Show up anyway, especially when it's hard. 🎁 Free Resource for Listeners: Download your 30-Day Gratitude & Goal-Setting Journal—the same tool Bridgette uses daily to stay grounded in every season of life. 📝 Click here to grab your free copy. 🎧 Listen and Subscribe to The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast on 🎧 Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube  📬 Contact & Connect with Bridgette 🌐 Website: https://thephdmommy.com/  📸 Instagram @Thephdmommylife • https://www.instagram.com/thephdmommylife 💌: [email protected] | [email protected] 🤝 Sponsorship & Collaborations: Want to sponsor an episode, send products, or collaborate with Bridgette? Please reach out to [email protected] with the subject line: Sponsorship Opportunity. 📣 Share Your Story: If you would like to be a guest and share your story on The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast, please fill out this form. 📚 Resource Mentioned: Link to Dr. Peterson's Book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

Introducing The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast: Make Your Bed, Make Your Life (The Power of Small Wins) In Episode 20 of The PhD Mommy's Journey, Bridgette dives into the unfiltered, soul-shifting wisdom of Rule 6 from Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life: "Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world." This episode isn't about being perfect—it's about taking radical ownership of your life, starting with the small things that build trust with yourself: making your bed, taking your vitamins, brushing your teeth… even when no one's watching. Bridgette opens up about how writing 30 things she's grateful for every single day for the past two years transformed her mindset—and how keeping that commitment anchored her through Navy boot camp, mom guilt, and PhD pressures. She also draws lessons from Make Your Bed by Admiral William McRaven and Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink to show how order, routine, and responsibility aren't just military principles—they're survival tools for every woman trying to rise. In this episode, you'll hear: 1. The Power of Small Wins How making your bed each morning isn't just symbolic—it's a statement. It tells your mind: "We're in control now." And how this one habit can reset your day, even if everything else goes off track. 2. Gratitude as a Discipline Bridgette explains the real reason she writes 30 things she's grateful for every day—and how that small act has kept her grounded through trauma, distance parenting, and self-doubt. 3. The Navy, Routine, and Mental Clarity What being a warfighter taught her about staying ready—and how that mindset helps her "keep her house in order" physically, mentally, and emotionally. 4. Extreme Ownership in Everyday Life Borrowing from Jocko Willink's approach, Bridgette shares why owning everything in your life (even what's not your fault) is the key to building self-respect and personal power. 5. Why Criticizing the World Without Cleaning Your Room Doesn't Work A bold message on accountability, emotional leadership, and the trap of blaming systems without building structure within yourself. 6. Order Before Ambition Why the next level of your life requires more structure, not just more vision—and how to clean up the mess inside before you try to change the world outside. 💡 Key Takeaways: Making your bed = micro-habit, macro-shift. Order creates safety. Structure creates sanity. Daily gratitude isn't a vibe. It's a weapon. You can't change the world if your mind, heart, and habits are in chaos. Start where you are. Control what you can. Clean your space. Own your choices. 🎁 Free Resource for Listeners: Download your 30-Day Gratitude & Goal-Setting Journal—the same tool Bridgette uses daily to stay grounded in every season of life. 📝 Click here to grab your free copy. 🎧 Listen and Subscribe to The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast on 🎧 Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube  📬 Contact & Connect with Bridgette 🌐 Website: https://thephdmommy.com/  📸 Instagram @Thephdmommylife • https://www.instagram.com/thephdmommylife 💌: [email protected] | [email protected] 🤝 Sponsorship & Collaborations: Want to sponsor an episode, send products, or collaborate with Bridgette? Please reach out to [email protected] with the subject line: Sponsorship Opportunity. 📣 Share Your Story: If you would like to be a guest and share your story on The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast, please fill out this form. 📚 Resource Mentioned: Link to Dr. Peterson's Book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

Introducing The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast: Raise Children You Can Respect (And Who Can Respect You Back) In Episode 19 of The PhD Mommy's Journey, Bridgette dives into the fierce, honest, and heartfelt truth behind Rule 5 of Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life: "Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them." This powerful conversation isn't just about parenting—it's about responsibility, emotional regulation, leadership, and legacy. As a service member and a mom, Bridgette shares what it looks like to raise daughters with love and structure—even when she's thousands of miles away chasing her goals in the Navy and finishing her PhD. She unpacks the weight of generational healing, the pull to overcompensate, and how self-respect and boundaries shape how we parent and who we become. Episode 19 challenges listeners to rethink what it means to raise children and raise themselves—with fierce love, intentional limits, and emotional maturity. You'll hear real talk on: 1. Parenting Without Apology Why loving your kids doesn't mean pleasing them—and how to break free from guilt-based parenting. 2. Emotional Discipline in Leadership and Motherhood The difference between reacting and responding—and how discipline, not domination, builds trust and growth. 3. Respect is a Two-Way Street How raising children you admire starts with becoming someone you admire—and why the example you set matters more than the rules you enforce. 4. Overcompensation as a Military Mom What it feels like to parent from a distance—and how Bridgette wrestles with (and redefines) what it means to be enough. 5. The Power of Support Systems From family to school systems—how the right village makes it possible to chase your purpose while your children thrive too. 6. Leadership at Home and in the World Parenting as a leadership model: cultivating self-respect, authority, and strength—both in your home and in your own life. Key Takeaways: You're not failing if you're not always present—your presence is also in your purpose. Parenting with structure and boundaries is a gift, not a punishment. Emotional regulation is one of the greatest leadership tools you can model for your children. Overcompensation isn't the answer—trust, discipline, and support are. Respectful parenting starts with self-respect.   🎧 Listen and Subscribe to The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast on 🎧 Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube  To Contact Bridgette: Instagram @Thephdmommylife • https://www.instagram.com/thephdmommylife Email: [email protected]  If you would like to be a guest and share your story on The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast, please fill out this form. Link to Dr. Peterson's Book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

Introducing The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast: Building a Life with Strategy, Self-Worth, and the 1% Rule In Episode 18, "How to Elevate Your Life — Strategy, Self-Confidence & the 1% Rule," Bridgette unpacks what it truly means to stop comparing yourself to others and start becoming the kind of woman who leads her life with clarity, discipline, and purpose. Inspired by Rule 4 from Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life, this episode explores how small daily improvements can lead to massive personal transformation. Bridgette reflects on her powerful journey—from not being able to run a quarter of a mile to crushing her fitness goals in Navy training—and how embracing the 1% better mindset has helped her step into alignment, confidence, and purpose-driven living. Episode 18 helps listeners take radical ownership of their journey through: 1. Turning Comparison into Strategy Why the only person you should compare yourself to is who you were yesterday—and how that mindset unlocks consistent growth. 2. The Power of the Inner Audit How to use your internal critic as a feedback tool instead of a source of shame—just like inspecting a home before buying it. 3. Discipline Over Perfection Why small, sustainable efforts matter more than dramatic overhauls—and how they create real momentum. 4. From Lost to Aligned Bridgette shares how leaving behind a teaching career, joining the Navy, and facing herself changed everything—from her body to her mindset and her mothering. 5. Focus, Aim, and Alignment How narrowing your focus helps you see what really matters—and why aiming higher brings deeper meaning to your life. 6. The Self-Responsibility Revolution What happens when you stop waiting to feel ready and start taking the small steps anyway—no matter how imperfect they feel. 7. Legacy, Alignment, and the Highest Good How choosing to aim high—beyond superficial desires—shifts your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.  Key Takeaways: Small steps lead to lasting change. Growth comes from alignment, not pressure.  You have the power to elevate—right now, right where you are.   🎧 Listen and Subscribe to The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast on 🎧 Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube  To Contact Bridgette: Instagram @Thephdmommylife • https://www.instagram.com/thephdmommylife Email: [email protected]  If you would like to be a guest and share your story on The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast, please fill out this form. Link to Dr. Peterson's Book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

Introducing The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast: Cultivating Aligned Relationships and Personal Power In Episode 17, "Make Friends with People Who Want the Best for You," Bridgette explores how powerful it is to intentionally elevate your relationships in a season of personal growth. Inspired by Rule 3 from Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life, this episode unpacks how friendships rooted in alignment—not obligation—can shift your entire mindset, discipline, and direction. Bridgette shares what it's looked like to walk away from draining relationships, build powerful new friendships during Navy training, and protect her peace while leveling up in her fitness, education, and personal life. Episode 17 helps listeners reflect on how to protect their energy and embrace aligned connections through: Toxic Loyalty vs. Healthy Connection Recognizing when history is holding you hostage—and how to shift into relationships that honor your evolution. Alignment as the New Standard Choosing friends who match your values, goals, and growth mindset. Letting Go Without Guilt Why outgrowing people doesn't mean abandoning them—it means honoring who you're becoming. Building an Empowered Circle How to intentionally attract supportive, growth-minded relationships that speak life into your next level. 7-Day Relationship Audit Challenge A guided journaling challenge to evaluate your inner circle and make room for alignment. This bold and freeing episode empowers listeners to honor their boundaries, protect their purpose, and walk boldly into relationships that reflect who they are becoming—not who they were. Key Takeaways: Your circle is either nurturing your power—or draining it. You're allowed to grow beyond what's familiar. Relationships that align with your peace, purpose, and power are worth prioritizing. 🎧 Listen and Subscribe to The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast on 🎧 Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube  To Contact Bridgette: Instagram @Thephdmommylife • https://www.instagram.com/thephdmommylife Email: [email protected]  If you would like to be a guest and share your story on The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast, please fill out this form. Link to Dr. Peterson's Book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

Introducing "The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast": Prioritizing Self-Care and Personal Growth  In Episode 16, "Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping," Bridgette shares how radical self-care, discipline, and daily intentionality can change your life. Drawing inspiration from Rule 2 of Dr. Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life, Bridgette opens up about her personal transformation—including completing Navy boot camp, losing over 100 pounds, and progressing toward her PhD proposal defense. She encourages listeners to reframe self-care as a personal responsibility rooted in self-worth and purpose. Episode 16 helps listeners explore the power of showing up for themselves through: Understanding Self-Neglect Unpacking why we often extend more care to others than ourselves, and how to reverse that pattern through self-worth and intentional living. The Psychological Impact Highlighting research on self-compassion and emotional resilience, and sharing how Bridgette's mindset shifted after embracing her own worth. Implications for Personal Growth and Leadership Discussing how prioritizing self-care empowers leadership, strengthens relationships, and models a healthier lifestyle for others. Practical Tips for Implementation Offering actionable ways to integrate self-care into your life, including boundaries, daily rituals, and compassionate self-talk. 30-Day Self-Care Challenge Inviting listeners to commit to one intentional act of self-care each day for the next 30 days to build habits that honor their value and growth. This empowering episode highlights the connection between physical stance and mental state, encouraging listeners to stand tall, both physically and mentally, to navigate life's challenges with confidence, grace and resilience. Key Takeaways: Standing up straight with your shoulders back is not just about physical appearance; it's a mindset. Adopting a confident posture can improve your mental state and how others perceive you. Practical tips for maintaining good posture include regular check-ins, exercise routines, mental rehearsal, and positive affirmations. 🎧 Listen and Subscribe to The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast on 🎧 Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube  To Contact Bridgette: Instagram @Thephdmommylife • https://www.instagram.com/thephdmommylife Email: [email protected]  If you would like to be a guest and share your story on The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast, please fill out this form. Link to Dr. Peterson's Book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

Introducing "The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast": Embracing Confidence and Strength In Episode 15, "Stand Up Straight with Your Shoulders Back," Bridgette highlights the importance of adopting a confident posture to transform your mental and emotional well-being. Bridgette delves into the significance of physical posture, drawing from Dr. Jordan Peterson's book "12 Rules for Life," and connecting its role in personal growth, leadership and self-care. Episode 15 helps listeners understand how adopting a strong and confident posture can positively impact their life by focusing on: The Biological Perspective Exploring how posture affects social status and behavior, with insights from the animal kingdom. The Psychological Impact Discussing the benefits of an assertive posture, supported by research, including a study by Patty Van Cappellen and colleagues showing how expansive and upward postures enhance positive affect. Implications for Personal Growth and Leadership Understanding how a confident posture can improve interactions and set a positive example in leadership roles. Practical Tips for Implementation Providing actionable advice on how to maintain good posture and incorporate self-care into daily routines. This empowering episode highlights the connection between physical stance and mental state, encouraging listeners to stand tall, both physically and mentally, to navigate life's challenges with confidence, grace and resilience. Key Takeaways: Standing up straight with your shoulders back is not just about physical appearance; it's a mindset. Adopting a confident posture can improve your mental state and how others perceive you. Practical tips for maintaining good posture include regular check-ins, exercise routines, mental rehearsal, and positive affirmations. 🎧 Listen and Subscribe to The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast on 🎧 Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube  To Contact Bridgette: Instagram @Thephdmommylife • https://www.instagram.com/thephdmommylife Email: [email protected]  If you would like to be a guest and share your story on The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast, please fill out this form. Link to Dr. Peterson's Book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

Introducting "The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast": How to Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals to Achieve What YOU Want in Life. In Episode 14, "How to Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals", Bridgette highlights the importance of goal-setting on becoming a better version of yourself. Bridgette delves into the definition of goals, through the S.M.A.R.T. methodology, connecting the important role goal setting has in motherhood, business and life. Episode 14 helps listeners how goal-setting helps you achieve anything you want in life by ensuring your goals are: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time-Bound This inspiring episode highlights the importance of Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality with believing in yourself, personal growth and development, stretching beyond your potential, and working on bettering yourself every single day.  🔗 S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting Worksheet 🎧 Listen and Subscribe to The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast on 🎧 Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube  To Contact Bridgette: Instagram @Thephdmommylife • https://www.instagram.com/thephdmommylife Email: [email protected]  If you would like to be a guest on The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast, please fill out this form.

Introducing "The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast": How to Start Believing in Yourself In this episode, "How to Start Believing in Yourself", Bridgette highlights the importance self-efficacy has on becoming a more engaged parent. Bridgette delves into the definition of self-efficacy through the scientific method, connecting the important role each has in motherhood, business and life. Before plunging into the scientific marvels, Bridgette addresses a common feeling among her listeners: the common urge to break free from mediocrity. That, dear friends, is self-efficacy in action. Bridgette shows readers how self-efficacy focuses on believing in your remarkable abilities, conquering challenges and taking the reins of leadership to craft the life you desire. Throughout October, Bridgette has decided to dedicate herself to a remarkable journey of becoming a better mom by incorporating hands-on activities and exciting science projects into daily life. She begins this task through her favorite methodology: the scientific method. Picture messy high chairs and bubbly bathtubs as they explore "Bath Time Physics" and "High Chair Chemistry" by the brilliant Jill Esbaum. "Bath Time Physics" and "High Chair Chemistry'' by Jill Esbaum, published by Candlewick Press and MIT Press Kids are highly recommended, captivating books that merge playtime with fundamental scientific principles, laying the foundation for future learning. Many research studies emphasize on the significance of picture books, which unfold as vibrant panoramas, painting worlds of wonder and wisdom in a child's eager eyes. They spark imagination, fuel curiosity, and lay the groundwork for literacy, cognitive development, and emotional intelligence. Plus, they provide a delightful way to bond with kids. Bridgette personally uses these books as a mom and a high school biology teacher; she believes these principles are vital and can be taught at any age. Get your copy on Amazon, Kindle, Barnes and Nobles, MIT Press, Candlewick Press, Target, and many other places.  In the intricate ballet of motherhood, business, and life, play emerges as a rejuvenating melody. This episode highlights the importance of engaging in play, whether with little ones or as a personal respite, revitalizes the spirit, ignites creativity, and restores equilibrium in the mosaic of responsibilities. It's the reminder of joy amidst chaos, the nudge towards self-care, and the buoyant raft amidst life's adventures. Bridgette invites you to imagine applying the scientific method to your own daily life. As you encounter problems and solutions, you view the world as a way to conduct mini-experiments to better navigate challenges systematically, reinforcing self-belief, and making mothers even more awesome. In the whirlwind of life, Bridgette encourages parents to pause and immerse themselves intentionally in their children's world. She also stresses the importance of encouraging their curiosity, exploration of the world and being their companions in discovery and life. By doing so, they lay the cornerstone for critical thinking, problem-solving, and a lifelong love for learning. 🎧 Listen and Subscribe to The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast on 🎧 Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube  To Contact Bridgette: Instagram @Thephdmommylife • https://www.instagram.com/thephdmommylife Email: [email protected]

Introducing "The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast": The Power of Self-Efficacy Join Bridgette (Brie) Ojo, The PhD Mommy and ultimate millennial mompreneur guide, in her captivating podcast series designed exclusively for ambitious mompreneurs like you! As an educator, scientist, researcher, and PhD candidate, Bridgette is dedicated to helping other dominate their sector in the marketplace while nurturing mindset, motherhood, and motivation. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey through storytelling with science, business, entrepreneurship, research, and personal experiences are intricately woven to empower and embolden you in creating a sustainable financial ecosystem. In this episode, "The Power of Self-Efficacy", Bridgette highlights the importance of self-efficacy and what it means to believe in yourself. Bridgette introduces the topic of self-efficacy, the belief in one's capacity to accomplish tasks. Self-efficacy was first proposed by Albert Bandura in 1977 and is a key predictor of behavior change. Self-efficacy influences goals, energy, and likelihood of success. Bridgette shows examples of self-efficacy in practice through the self-efficacy theory (SET), which has influenced various fields, including health psychology, education and sociology. Bridgette provides examples of applications: self-management of chronic diseases, smoking cessation, alcohol use, eating, pain control, and exercise. As a devoted entrepreneur, Bridgette shows readers how self-efficacy is the secret sauce for achieving dreams. In a fast-paced business world, it's easy to doubt ourselves. Self-efficacy is the inner voice that pushes us to push beyond our limits. Believing in our abilities makes us resilient and unstoppable. Research shows that when we believe in our abilities, we take on challenges with resilience. Florence Scovell Shin and Dr. Jordan Peterson's wisdom aligns with self-efficacy and faith; Bridgette is a firm believer in using outside sources to help fine-tune and better understand us. She believes that when we combine faith, belief, and philosophy, we become unstoppable. "Across Both Sides of the Mirror" by Bianca Pensy Aba is a highly recommended book. It is a beautifully crafted adult contemporary low fantasy novel touching on existential crisis, found family, individuality, and African mythology. Bridgette personally loved the book and felt a deep connection with the main character, Nova. Get your copy on Amazon, Kindle, or Barnes and Nobles. This episode harmoniously blends market research solutions with self-efficacy to help you harness tool to dominate your sector. Reflect on your incredible power and embrace unshakable self-belief. Bridgette believes in your duty to embrace your God-given talents, apply research and business wisdom, and anchor yourself in faith. As Christian mompreneurs, Phillipians 4:13 reminds us we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Embrace self-efficacy, align with a greater power, and boldly step into the marketplace. Hold onto the truth and remember you are destined for greatness. Self-efficacy empowers us to rise above self-doubt. We are capable, driven, and together, an unstoppable force. As you stretch your God-given potential, Bridgette encourages you to always shatter glass ceilings, push beyond limits, and make your mark on the world. 🎧 Listen and Subscribe to The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast on 🎧 Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube  To Contact Bridgette: Instagram @Thephdmommylife • https://www.instagram.com/thephdmommylife Email: [email protected]