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:

1. Toxic Loyalty vs. Healthy Connection

   • Recognizing when history is holding you hostage—and how to shift into relationships that honor your evolution.

2. Alignment as the New Standard

   • Choosing friends who match your values, goals, and growth mindset.

3. Letting Go Without Guilt

   • Why outgrowing people doesn’t mean abandoning them—it means honoring who you’re becoming.

4. Building an Empowered Circle

   • How to intentionally attract supportive, growth-minded relationships that speak life into your next level.

5. 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.

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To Contact Bridgette:

Instagram @Thephdmommylife • https://www.instagram.com/thephdmommylife

Email: thephdmommylife@gmail.com

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:

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.

🎧 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: thephdmommylife@gmail.com

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:

1. The Biological Perspective

   • Exploring how posture affects social status and behavior, with insights from the animal kingdom.

2. 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.

3. Implications for Personal Growth and Leadership

   • Understanding how a confident posture can improve interactions and set a positive example in leadership roles.

4. 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: thephdmommylife@gmail.com

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