7 episodes

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:)

Phdlandia Melissa Lee

    • Education
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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:)

    Reading & Writing Revisited: getting inspired

    Reading & Writing Revisited: getting inspired

    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.

    • 26 min
    How to deal with overwhelm

    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?

    • 23 min
    How to conference & network for introverts

    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.

    • 26 min
    How are you doing? The power of checking in

    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. 

    • 18 min
    Reading & Writing: How Hard Could it Be?

    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. 

    • 25 min
    Work/Life Balance: the Guilt Edition

    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?

    • 25 min

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informative

The hosts do an excellent Job at explaining the The life perils of attempting to receive a graduate degree

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