Episode Overview

In this episode of Busy Mom Talk, we sit down with Dr. Vanessa Myers, a new mom of twins and recent PhD graduate, to talk about what it really looks like to balance motherhood with higher education. From strategically planning her pregnancy during her PhD to navigating the unexpected challenges of a micro-premature birth, Vanessa shares an honest and powerful look into resilience, adaptability, and the realities of doing both. This conversation is for any mom who feels like she’s juggling everything at once and wondering how to make it all work.

Key Topics Covered

The Reality of Balancing a PhD and New Motherhood

Vanessa walks us through how she intentionally planned her academic timeline around starting a family, and how that planning helped set  ...