Acting Like A Doctor

ISA Canada, Professional Development
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When looking to pursue a scholarly career in international studies, one crucial question is: how? How do you decide where you want to live? How do you determine what you’ll study? Teach? How do you think about what the job is and what it entails?  How do you remain a whole person in a job that can demand ever-increasing amounts of your time? Hosted by aspiring academic Rebekah Pullen (Season 1), this series of interviews will look at ‘how’ people have built and managed careers in academia, exploring some of the potentials, pitfalls, and positives. Aimed at early career scholars (graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and ECRs) our guests share the lessons they've learned, the advice they've been given, and the successes that have shaped their careers. This podcast is produced with support from ISA Canada, through their Professional Development Committee; and we focus on Canadian academics in international studies - but there is certainly something for everyone, whatever your career stage, discipline, or research. Join us for Season 1, and check out what we think is key to Acting Like a Doctor. Original title: How? ISA Canada's PD Pod

Episodes

  1. 09/18/2025

    'Watering plants in the faculty lounge...' with guest, Dr. Gabrielle Daoust

    It's our final episode of season 1! Joining Rebekah, over zoom, is Dr. Gabrielle Daoust, who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Global and International Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia. In our season finale (!), Rebekah and Gabrielle talk about the benefits and challenges of a multi- and interdisciplinary academic trajectory, the ways we can demonstrate kindness, to ourselves and others, in our shared academic spaces, and the joys of procrasti-baking.  Show notes: There are a number of fantastic and interesting post-secondary institutions in British Columbia - explore them here'Reconceptualizing Vulnerability and Safeguarding in the Humanitarian and Development Sector', by Gabrielle Daoust and Synne L. Dyvik (Social Politics: International Studies in Gender, State & Society, Volume 29, Issue 1, 2022)My Little Cake Tin, recipes by Tarunima SinhaSally's Baking, recipes by Sally McKennyThank you for listening! You can find Rebekah on Bluesky and X @rbkpulln and ISA Canada on Bluesky @‪isa-canada - look for #aladoctor for podcast updates. You can also find updates on the show by following the ISA on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky and LinkedIn. Reach us by email at aladoctorpodcast@gmail.com

    1h 2m

  2. 09/04/2025

    'Your interest is interesting...' with guest, Dr. Philippe M. Frowd

    Welcome to episode 4! Joining Rebekah and Liam, over zoom, is Dr. Philippe M. Frowd who is an Associate Professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa. In this episode, Rebekah and Phil talk about the wide variety of advice that graduate students and ECRs receive, how to support yourself through the various stages of academia, and the importance of differentiating between what's urgent and what's important.  Show notes: 'When the chips are down: Can middle powers navigate the Great Powers’ high-stakes semiconductor game?' by Branka Marijan, Rebekah K. Pullen, Dmytro Sochnyev, Roman VysochanskyyMark Salter, University of OttawaPeter Nyers, McMaster UniversitySecurity Dialogue, journalBridges: Conversations in Global Politics and Public Policy, journalCanadian Journal of African Studies / Revue canadienne des études africaines, journalMatthew Paterson, The University of Manchester'Top Boy', (television show)Arsenal FCKEY TERM: SSHRC (pronounced like 'shirk') - Around 45:00 Rebekah refers to her application to SSHRC, Canada's Social Science and Humanities Research Council, which provides research funding and support for post-secondary researchThank you for listening! You can find Rebekah on Bluesky and X @rbkpulln and ISA Canada on Bluesky @‪isa-canada - look for #aladoctor for podcast updates. You can also find updates on the show by following the ISA on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky and LinkedIn. Reach us by email at aladoctorpodcast@gmail.com

    53 min

  3. 08/28/2025

    'The expectations of academic mobility...' with guest, Dr. Will Greaves - Part 2

    *cross-posted under part 1* Joining Rebekah and Liam, over zoom, Dr. Will Greaves shares his 'deceptively straightforward' academic journey, and the role that travel has played throughout his teaching, research and service projects. Will is an Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Victoria, and was elected as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Victoria in April 2025. We were very fortunate to have the time to extend our conversation with Will a bit longer than planned, so his interview will be split over two episodes. As noted in the title, this is part one. Part two will be released next week, where Will and Rebekah continue to talk about the highs and lows of working in academia, the joys - and challenges - of teaching undergrads, and the magic of e-bikes!  So make sure you’re following Acting Like a Doctor on your preferred podcasting platform so you don’t miss it! And don’t worry, each episode will have its own blooper, so keep listening. Show notes (for parts 1 and 2) 'Fourth Assessment Report' by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)Leah Sarson, Associate Professor, Dalhousie UniversityMobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)Canadian Defence and Security Network (CDSN-RCDS)North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN)Réseau d'analyse stratégique (RAS-NSA)Matthew Hoffman, Professor, University of TorontoThailand Field School, University of VictoriaKEY TERM for Part 2: ABD - Around 8:34, Will refers to when he became ‘ABD’, which stands for ‘All but dissertation’; it’s a designation for PhD Candidates to indicate that they’ve completed all of their degree requirements except their thesis.Thank you for listening! You can find Rebekah on Bluesky and X @rbkpulln and ISA Canada on Bluesky @‪isa-canada - look for #aladoctor for podcast updates. You can also find updates on the show by following the ISA on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky and LinkedIn. Reach us by email at aladoctorpodcast@gmail.com

    31 min

  4. 08/21/2025

    'The expectations of academic mobility...' with guest, Dr. Will Greaves - Part 1

    Joining Rebekah and Liam, over zoom, Dr. Will Greaves shares his 'deceptively straightforward' academic journey, and the role that travel has played throughout his teaching, research and service projects. Will is an Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Victoria, and was elected as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Victoria in April 2025. We were very fortunate to have the time to extend our conversation with Will a bit longer than planned, so his interview will be split over two episodes. As noted in the title, this is part one. Part two will be released next week, where Will and Rebekah continue to talk about the highs and lows of working in academia, the joys - and challenges - of teaching undergrads, and the magic of e-bikes!  So make sure you’re following Acting Like a Doctor on your preferred podcasting platform so you don’t miss it! And don’t worry, each episode will have its own blooper, so keep listening. Show notes (for parts 1 and 2) 'Fourth Assessment Report' by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)Leah Sarson, Associate Professor, Dalhousie UniversityMobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)Canadian Defence and Security Network (CDSN-RCDS)North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN)Réseau d'analyse stratégique (RAS-NSA)Matthew Hoffman, Professor, University of TorontoThailand Field School, University of Victoria Thank you for listening! You can find Rebekah on Bluesky and X @rbkpulln and ISA Canada on Bluesky @‪isa-canada - look for #aladoctor for podcast updates. You can also find updates on the show by following the ISA on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky and LinkedIn. Reach us by email at aladoctorpodcast@gmail.com

    42 min

  5. 08/07/2025

    'Something about performativity, presumably...' with guest, Dr. Veronica Kitchen

    You  made it to episode two! Welcome!  Join Rebekah and our second guest, Dr. Veronica Kitchen from the University of Waterloo and the Balsillie School of International Affairs as they discuss what it means to be a successful mid-career scholar in academia. Topic Spotlights: embracing the chaos of teaching; the benefits of learning to play Taylor Swift on the guitar; and romance novels – for fun and academic reflection!  Show notes from the episode: Heroism and Global Politics, edited by Veronica Kitchen and Jennifer G. Mathers (2019)‘Veterans and military masculinity in popular romance fiction’, by Veronica Kitchen (Critical Military Studies, volume 4, Issue 1, 2018)Robert Bothwell, University of TorontoPeter Andreas, Brown University'Smarter cooperation in Canada-US relations?’, by Veronica Kitchen (International Journal, Volume 59, No. 3, 2004)Jacqueline Murray, University of GuelphBarbara J. Falk, Canadian Forces CollegeVeronica’s romance novel recommendations: The Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn, and A Place Called Home by Jessica ScottThank you for listening! You can find Rebekah on Bluesky and X @rbkpulln and ISA Canada on Bluesky @‪isa-canada - look for #aladoctor for podcast updates. You can also find updates on the show by following the ISA on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky and LinkedIn. Reach us by email at aladoctorpodcast@gmail.com

    40 min

  6. 07/23/2025

    Introducing 'Acting Like a Doctor' with guest, Dr. Liam Midzain-Gobin

    Welcome to the very first episode of Acting Like A Doctor! In this episode, Rebekah Pullen (our host) interviews Dr. Liam Midzain-Gobin of Brock University (also, our producer) about his experiences studying International Relations in Canada and his work as an Early Career Researcher (ECR) in academia. They also introduce the goal of this podcast series, produced as a project with ISA Canada's Professional Development Committee.  Show notes from the episode: Assessing Three Elements of “Canadian” International Relations, by Michael P. A. Murphy and Andrew Heffernan (2020)Unlearning: A messy and complex journey with Canadian Foreign Policy, by Heather A. SmithPaul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching, McMaster UniversityCentre for Pedagogical Innovation, Brock UniversityForge FC (CPL), Hamilton, Ontario #goforgegoUpdate since recording: Dr. Midzain-Gobin is now an Associate Professor at Brock University Thank you for listening! You can find Rebekah on Bluesky and X @rbkpulln and ISA Canada on Bluesky @‪isa-canada - look for #aladoctor for podcast updates. You can also find updates on the show by following the ISA on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky and LinkedIn. Reach us by email at aladoctorpodcast@gmail.com

    46 min
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When looking to pursue a scholarly career in international studies, one crucial question is: how? How do you decide where you want to live? How do you determine what you’ll study? Teach? How do you think about what the job is and what it entails?  How do you remain a whole person in a job that can demand ever-increasing amounts of your time? Hosted by aspiring academic Rebekah Pullen (Season 1), this series of interviews will look at ‘how’ people have built and managed careers in academia, exploring some of the potentials, pitfalls, and positives. Aimed at early career scholars (graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and ECRs) our guests share the lessons they've learned, the advice they've been given, and the successes that have shaped their careers. This podcast is produced with support from ISA Canada, through their Professional Development Committee; and we focus on Canadian academics in international studies - but there is certainly something for everyone, whatever your career stage, discipline, or research. Join us for Season 1, and check out what we think is key to Acting Like a Doctor. Original title: How? ISA Canada's PD Pod

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