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:

1. 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.

2. The Psychological Impact

   • Highlighting research on self-compassion and emotional resilience, and sharing how Bridgette’s mindset shifted after embracing her own worth.

3. Implications for Personal Growth and Leadership

   • Discussing how prioritizing self-care empowers leadership, strengthens relationships, and models a healthier lifestyle for others.

4. Practical Tips for Implementation

   • Offering actionable ways to integrate self-care into your life, including boundaries, daily rituals, and compassionate self-talk.

5. 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.

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Link to Dr. Peterson's Book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos