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Today's conversation is with Jessica Kitchens and Peyton Penny, who are both pursuing a PhD at UCA. We'll be talking about feeling a sense of personal appreciation and ways to maintain it during and after grad school.




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With the eclipse around the corner, we wanted to talk to UCA's David Mosher from the Psychology department about feelings of awe towards things in the world around us. This could be feats of nature such as the grand canyon or an event like the eclipse.



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With Graduate Student Appreciation Week underway, join us with support GA John-Scott Kelley as we practice meditational mindfulness.



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This week's episode is in conversation with UCA's Dr. Thomas Bruick who specializes in leadership studies. This episode discusses how to handle mentorship conflict and the difference between mentoring, coaching, and being a champion.



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Dr. Michael Mills and Dr. Jessica Harry Watson discuss the imposter phenomenon, a common experience in graduate school where students feel like they are inadequate, even when successful.  This feeling can stem from perfectionism, lack of community, and societal pressures. Faculty can mitigate the imposter phenomenon by providing intentional mentorship, fostering a sense of belonging, and being transparent about the realities of academic work. Students can combat imposter syndrome by advocating for themselves, building support networks, focusing on progress, and remembering that they have a voice and belong at the table.


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Today's episode is in conversation with Dr. B and those behind the podcast as we discuss her time here at UCA. Beginning on January 1st, Dr. B will be the dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. We're sad to see her go, but we are very excited to see what her future holds!



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