The PhD Mommy's Journey

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  | ...

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...

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 ourselv...

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,...

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...

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...

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 Peters...

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—...

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—inc...

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...

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, busin...

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...

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 nurturi...

Introducing "The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast": Your Path to Financial Mastery! Join Brie, the ultimate millennial mompreneur guide, in her captivating podcast series designed exclusively for ambitious mompreneurs like you. As an educator, scientist, and successful mama, Brie unveils the secrets to building generational wealth and seizing total financial control. Get ready to embark on a transforma...

Episode 10: How to Enjoy Life, Plan the Journey In this episode of The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast, Brie delves into two profound concepts: 'Experience' and 'Perception' – two potent tools that can shape your life's journey. Experience According to Merriam-Webster (n.d.), 'experience' is defined as, "the conscious events that make up an individual's life." Our experiences are a combination of what...

Episode 9: How to Enjoy Life: Choose the Ultimate Destination In this episode of The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast , Brie talks about how  we all need to STOP waiting for the perfect moment in life. To get better, you have to simply get better. We are all going to die. There is no escaping this harsh, yet powerful reality. We do not know the day, time, place, nor the manner in which we die. What if...

Episode 8: How to Enjoy Life: Expect Nothing, Accept Everything In this episode of The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast , Brie talks about expectations and the importance of expecting nothing and accepting everything. Why are expectations important? Expectations are the root cause of life's upsets. Expectations represent a gap between how things are and how things should have been. Expectations can bri...

Welcome to The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast, a podcast for those who want to actually enjoy life. I'm your host, Brie, your bestie who also happens to be your number one fan. I am an educator, scientific researcher and Qualitative Storyteller who's obsessed with science and dedicated to equipping you with valuable and useful tools along your life journey. I believe you have a unique and special gif...

Hello there and welcome to: The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast – Episode 6 on Mindset: How to Enjoy Life, Action Plan. In this episode, Bri continues her exploration into the book Unf*k Yourself and emphasizes that knowing who you are is very important. She talks about identity , specifically what is identity and why is it important, as well as how identity is formed. You'll also discover you are not...

Hello there and welcome to: The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast – Episode 5 on Mindset: How to Enjoy Life, Embrace Life's Uncertainty. In this episode, Bri continues her exploration into the book, Unf*k Yourself, and emphasizes life's uncertainty. Many people are afraid of change; as humans, we are creatures of habit. However, uncertainty is where new things happen…fun things, exciting things…and we n...

Hello there and welcome to: The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast – Episode 4 on Mindset: How to Enjoy Life, YOU got this. In this episode, Bri continues her exploration into the book Unf*k Yourself and emphasizes that life is not perfect and it will never be. She talks about the different types of problems people face, both annoying and traumatic, which rarely stays contained in one area of our lives....

Hello there and welcome to: The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast – Episode 3 on Mindset: How to Enjoy Life, Wired to Win. In this episode, Bri continues her exploration into the book Unf*k Yourself and reveals the ways in which your brain is hardwired to win. She talks about self-efficacy, which is an individual's ability to complete a task or achieve a goal. You'll also discover why and how you are ha...

Hello there and welcome to: The PhD Mommy's Journey Podcast – Episode 2 on Mindset: How to Enjoy Life, The Power of Will. In this episode, Bri continues her exploration into the book Unf*k Yourself and reveals the power you have every time you decide you will or will not do something. She even opens up about how her best friend's death rocked her to the core and why most people avoid conversations...

Hello there and welcome to a PhD Mommy's mindset. I'm your host Bri, your bestie, who also happens to be your biggest fan. I am a scientific researcher, a self-proclaimed time traveler, qualitative storyteller, who uses science to guide you along your journey of maximizing your potential. Don't worry, I won't leave you hanging. I'm going to make sure that you are never alone. My job is simple. I'm...