Latest Grad student Podcast Episodes
Putting Yourself First: Where to Draw the Line, Making Big Decisions, & Finding (PhD) BALANCE
Dear Grad Student - January 24, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year PhD student and part of the PhD Balance team, Aidan Mowat, about putting yourself before grad school & knowing when it's time to make a BIG change... Connect with PhD Balance: on Twitter (@PhD_Balance), Instagram (@PhD_Balance), an...
Mental Health for Black Grad Students: Leaning In, Leaning Out, & Growing Community
Dear Grad Student - January 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year PhD student Brianna Baker, 4th year PhD candidate Zori Paul, & 4th year PhD candidate Tanesha Johnson, about Black graduate student mental health and the importance of community. check out Black in Mental Health check out Racial T...
Tackling Taxes: How to Survive Tax Season As a Grad Student (& Live to Tell the Tale!)
Dear Grad Student - January 10, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with financial educator, and founder of Personal Finance for PhDs, Dr. Emily Roberts about how to survive tax season as a grad student. Listen to Dr. Emily Robert's first episode for Dear Grad Student Listen to Elana's first episode on Persona...
Episode 10: The Model Minority Academic with Dr. Kay Tye
Brain Matter Chatter (BMC) - December 14, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutesTW: sexual harassment, power dynamics, trauma There is an old joke amongst Eastern Asian immigrants: If we bring home a test score of 99, our dads will ask: where’s the other point? Due to various myths, stereotypes, and barriers, including the model minority myth and the bamboo ceiling, naviga...
Episode 9: A Global Survey on Mental Health in Academia with Andrea Hayward
Brain Matter Chatter (BMC) - November 30, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutesIn this episode, Ruby (@Ruby__Malik), and Julia (@juliasunstrum) chat with Andrea Hayward, Senior Associate at CACTUS Mental Health. We discuss the results of a recent global survey conducted on the state of mental health in academia. The survey included over 13 000 respondents in 169 countries...
Prioritizing YOU: Why Taking Care of Yourself is the Key To Success in Grad School
Dear Grad Student - November 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Rachel Rivera about how to truly prioritize YOU, your health, and your mental well-being while getting your PhD. They discuss how they decompress, setting boundaries, how they learned the value of life, & Gordon Ramsey. Connect with Rachel:...
Providing Mentorship As a Grad Student: Visibility, Impact, & Leaving The Door Open...
Dear Grad Student - November 22, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Tracy Edwards about getting involved in mentoring as a PhD student. They also talk about owning cats, Academic Twitter, and Tracy's research. Connect with Tracy: Instagram: @thetracysimone Youtube: Becoming Dr. Edwards Find all episodes, m...
Episode 8: Academic women & family planning
Brain Matter Chatter (BMC) - November 15, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutesAcademic women & family planning ft. Dr. Kasey Van Hedger & Dr. Alex Levine In this episode, Niveen (@nivful), Hayley (@hayleyrcshanks) and Kyla (@kylaaalee) chat with Drs. Alex Levine and Kasey Van Hedger, both who completed PhDs in STEM and currently work at the University of Western Ontario ...
How To Market Yourself for a Non-Academic Job: LinkedIn, Internships, & What's Possible
Dear Grad Student - November 15, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Ryan Collins about how to market yourself for a non-academic job. They discuss how to get started, LinkedIn, and special considerations outside of academia. Connect with Ryan: www.collinsryan.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanwilliamcolli...
Why You Should Adopt a Cat in Grad School: In Loving Memory of Cataloupe, The Most Handsome Man
Dear Grad Student - November 05, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsAn update about why there was no episode this week or next week. Hug your pets extra close, friend <3. Find all episodes, merch, & ways to support the podcast at: https://deargradstudent.com Find the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudent Find the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPod Find...
Making A Difference With Science Policy: What's Possible, Getting Involved, & The Power of Grad Students
Dear Grad Student - October 25, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with William Ota about ALL things science policy. they discuss his research (and love for fish), how he got involved in science policy, & resources available so that you can too. Connect with William: Instagram: @will_in_the_wild Check out all ...
A Day in the Life of a Health Outcomes & Bioinformatics PhD Student: Faith Newsome
Dear Grad Student - October 18, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Faith Newsome about her Day in the Life as a Health Outcomes & Bioinformatics PhD student. They discuss her personal connection to her research, being part of the COVID cohort, & her favorite part of grad school so far. Connect with Faith: ...
A Day in the Life: Faith Newsome, Health Outcomes & Bioinformatics PhD Student
Dear Grad Student - October 18, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Faith Newsome about her Day in the Life as a Health Outcomes & Bioinformatics PhD student. They discuss her personal connection to her research, being part of the COVID cohort, & her favorite part of grad school so far. Connect with Faith: ...
Episode 7: Mental Health in South Asian Communities with Ishita Aggarwal
Brain Matter Chatter (BMC) - October 18, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutesIn this episode, Ruby (Host) and Olivia (Co-Host) chat with Ishita Aggarwal about her experiences as a South Asian woman. Ishita completed a master's in public health and is currently a medical student at Queen's University in Canada. Ishita is a member of the BIPOC Women's Health Network (WHN),...
Applying To Grad School: Materials, Funding, & What They DON'T Tell You...
Dear Grad Student - October 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year PhD student Melanie and neuroscientist turned science educator, Aida, about how to apply to grad school. They discuss application steps, funding & finances, and finding the right fit for YOU. You can find Melanie on Twitter (@Mel_T...
Emotionally-Taxing PhD Topics: Coping with Secondary Trauma, Honoring Your Values, & Filling Your Bucket
Dear Grad Student - October 04, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year Clinical Psychology PhD student Benjamin Katz about how to cope with emotionally-taxing PhD topics. They discuss self-care, honoring your emotions and values, & filling your bucket. You can find Ben on Twitter (@BenWKatz) Find al...
Episode 6 Part 3: Anxiety & anger with Rob Hicks: becoming a parent in Academia
Brain Matter Chatter (BMC) - October 03, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutesAnxiety & anger series with Rob Hicks, PART III: becoming a parent in Academia In this three-part series, Niveen (@nivful) and Julia (@juliasunstrum) chat with Rob Hicks, a PhD Candidate in Kinesiology & Neuroscience at the University of Waterloo (Ontario, Canada), about his experience in Acade...
Episode 6 Part 3: Anxiety & anger series with Rob Hicks: becoming a parent in Academia
Brain Matter Chatter (BMC) - October 03, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutesAnxiety & anger series with Rob Hicks, PART III: becoming a parent in Academia In this three-part series, Niveen (@nivful) and Julia (@juliasunstrum) chat with Rob Hicks, a PhD Candidate in Kinesiology & Neuroscience at the University of Waterloo (Ontario, Canada), about his experience in Acade...
Episode 6 Part 2: Anxiety & Anger with Rob Hicks: practicing mindfulness
Brain Matter Chatter (BMC) - September 27, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutesAnxiety & anger series with Rob Hicks, PART II: practicing mindfulness. In this three-part series, Niveen (@nivful) and Julia (@juliasunstrum) chat with Rob Hicks, a PhD Candidate in Kinesiology & Neuroscience at the University of Waterloo (Ontario, Canada), about his experience in Academia w...
Episode 6 Part 2: Anxiety & Anger with Rob Hicks: practicing mindfulness
Brain Matter Chatter (BMC) - September 27, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutesAnxiety & anger series with Rob Hicks, PART II: practicing mindfulness. In this three-part series, Niveen (@nivful) and Julia (@juliasunstrum) chat with Rob Hicks, a PhD Candidate in Kinesiology & Neuroscience at the University of Waterloo (Ontario, Canada), about his experience in Academia w...
Amplifying Africans in STEM with the Root of the Science Podcast
Dear Grad Student - September 27, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 1st year PhD Candidate and host of The Root of the Science Podcast, Anne Chisa about amplifying Africans in STEM, going after your passions, and not being afraid to try something new. You can find Anne on Twitter (@annelinda_c) and Instagra...
Power Dynamics in Academia & A Look-Back on Graduate School
Dear Grad Student - September 20, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with recent PhD grad and current Senior Scientist at Merck, Dr. Devin Swiner, about a look-back on her PhD experience and how to identify & combat power hierarchies and dynamics in academia. You can also find Dr. Devin Swiner on Instagram and on...
A Day in the Life of a Neuroscience PhD Candidate: Marina Gardasevic
Dear Grad Student - September 13, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Marina Gardasevic about her Day in the Life as a Neuroscience PhD Candidate in the UK. They discuss her research in the effect of light on the brain, auditing your writing (and plotting your success), deciding on next steps, and being weeks ...
A Day in the Life: Marina Gardasevic, Neuroscience PhD Candidate
Dear Grad Student - September 13, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Marina Gardasevic about her Day in the Life as a Neuroscience PhD Candidate in the UK. They discuss her research in the effect of light on the brain, auditing your writing (and plotting your success), deciding on next steps, and being weeks ...
Episode 6 Part 1: Anxiety & Anger with Rob Hicks: gender stereotypes & men’s mental health
Brain Matter Chatter (BMC) - September 12, 2021 18:00 - 43 minutesAnxiety & anger series with Rob Hicks, PART I: gender stereotypes & men’s mental health In this three-part series, Niveen (@nivful) and Julia (@juliasunstrum) chat with Rob Hicks, a PhD Candidate in Kinesiology & Neuroscience at the University of Waterloo (Ontario, Canada), about his experience...
Episode 6: Anxiety & Anger with Rob Hicks: gender stereotypes & men’s mental health (part 1)
Brain Matter Chatter (BMC) - September 12, 2021 18:00 - 43 minutesAnxiety & anger series with Rob Hicks, PART I: gender stereotypes & men’s mental health In this three-part series, Niveen (@nivful) and Julia (@juliasunstrum) chat with Rob Hicks, a PhD Candidate in Kinesiology & Neuroscience at the University of Waterloo (Ontario, Canada), about his experience...
The TRUTH About Being First Gen and in Grad School: Grit Gained, What They Don't Tell You, & How To Help Others
Dear Grad Student - August 30, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 7th year PhD Candidate, Megan Nadzan, about being a first generation college student in grad school. They discuss what "first gen" actually means, Megan's journey to & through college and grad school, how being first gen has affected college...
Planning for Life After Grad School: Finding, Applying to, & Picking a Post-Doc
Dear Grad Student - August 23, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 1st year post-doc, Dr. Shifali Singh, about finding, applying to, & picking a post-doc! They discuss learning how to check in with yourself, when to start applying & how, funding & that whole mess, tips for interviewing, & more! Follow Shif...
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: Romantic Relationships in Grad School: Moving, Support, & Communication
Dear Grad Student - August 17, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with her BOYFRIEND Luke about managing romantic relationships in grad school. They discuss moving in together when moving for grad school after 3.5 years of long distance, how Luke best supports Elana (& how your partner can do the same), & our b...
Episode 5: Anxiety, Social Isolation & Returning to "Normal" with Dr. David Dozois
Brain Matter Chatter (BMC) - August 09, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutesJulia and Niveen chat with Dr. David Dozois, a Psychologist, Professor, and the Director of the Clinical Psychology Graduate Program at Western University, about the impact of social isolation on mental health. We also learn why some of us feel anxious about going back to our normal social lives...
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