This podcast is for people crazy enough to embark on the PhD journey. This is a space to discuss learning the rules of the game, navigating work/life balance, and figuring out how to network when you would rather hide behind a stack of books. Melissa Lee and Virginia Palencia are two unconventional scholars in a conventional space - figuring things out so you don’t have to. Welcome:)
In this episode, Melissa and Virginia discuss how to find the time for reading and writing. They also discuss various pieces of advice regarding how to recharge your creativity and re-energize your research, reading and writing.
19 Nov 2019
How to deal with overwhelm
In this episode, Melissa and Virginia discuss how to deal with being overwhelmed, either with work or work/life balance. How much are your procrastinating? How do you honestly discuss realistic deadlines? How well are you taking care of yourself?
3 Oct 2019
How to conference & network for introverts
In this episode, Melissa Lee and Virginia Palencia discuss how to navigate conferences and learn to network when your are introverted. They discuss five benefits to attending conferences and networking, and Virginia describes her first disastrous conference experience and lessons learned.
25 Sept 2019
How are you doing? The power of checking in
In this episdoe, Melissa Lee and Virginia Palencia check in with each other and touch base on setbacks and moving forward. They discuss learning the art of adaptability, overachieving and learning to navigate change.
28 Aug 2019
Reading & Writing: How Hard Could it Be?
Melissa and Virginia discuss pro tips on how to read for dissertations and classes, and give advice on how to make time for writing.
28 Aug 2019
Work/Life Balance: the Guilt Edition
Melissa Lee and Virginia Palencia tackle work/life balance and dealing with guilt. Even if you don't have kids, working at this pace can definitely impact your significant relationships? How do you find the time when you are spread too thin?
28 Aug 2019
Welcome to Phdlandia: Why the heck are we doing this?
Melissa Lee and Virginia Palencia explain why they embarked on getting a PhD and detail the slow unraveling of their minds.
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