Professor Laurajane Smith completed her PhD part-time between 1990 and 1996 while working as a full time teaching and research academic at both Charles Sturt University and the University of New South Wales. She is currently Director of the Centre of Heritage and Museum Studies, Research School of Humanities and the Arts, the Australian National University. She is also a fellow of the Society for the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. In 2010-12, she worked to establish the Association of Critical Heritage Studies; she is editor of the International Journal of Heritage Studies and is co-general editor with Dr Gönül Bozoğlu of Routledge’s Key Issues in Cultural Heritage. Her books include Uses of Heritage (2006) and Emotional Heritage (2021), and she has edited numerous collections most notably Intangible Heritage (2009) and Safeguarding Intangible Heritage (2019), both with Natsuko Akagawa, and Emotion, Affective Practices, and the Past in the Present (2018, with Margret Wetherell and Gary Campbell) and Heritage, Labour and the Working Class (2011, with Paul A. Shackel and Gary Campbell).   In this podcast episode, recorded at the South West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership Summer Festival, we discuss the challenges of pursuing a PhD when there are differences in approach and perspectives between the student and the supervisor.    Laurajane shares her personal journey into the PhD and the tensions she faced in the 1980s while exploring indigenous and archaeological relationships.   We explore the importance of engaging in critical debate, developing supportive peer networks, and believing in one's own research.    We also reflect on the significance of self-reflection and being open to constructive criticism.    Short Coda from Laurajane:   “In 1996 my PhD was finally turned into a book (after having 2 children in between times):  Smith, L. (2004). Archaeological theory and the politics of cultural heritage with Routledge. The text was well received and currently has over 770 citations…so yes, when I was being told and yelled at by senior male academics that I had it ‘wrong’ in the end it was because I did have something to say.”           If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

Professor Laurajane Smith completed her PhD part-time between 1990 and 1996 while working as a full time teaching and research academic at both Charles Sturt University and the University of New South Wales. She is currently Director of the Centre of Heritage and Museum Studies, Research School of Humanities and the Arts, the Australian National University. She is also a fellow of the Society for the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. In 2010-12, she worked to establish the Association of Critical Heritage Studies; she is editor of the International Journal of Heritage Studies and is co-general editor with Dr Gönül Bozoğlu of Routledge’s Key Issues in Cultural Heritage. Her books include Uses of Heritage (2006) and Emotional Heritage (2021), and she has edited numerous collections most notably Intangible Heritage (2009) and Safeguarding Intangible Heritage (2019), both with Natsuko Akagawa, and Emotion, Affective Practices, and the Past in the Present (2018, with Margret Wetherell and Gary Campbell) and Heritage, Labour and the Working Class (2011, with Paul A. Shackel and Gary Campbell). In this podcast episode, recorded at the South West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership Summer Festival, we discuss the challenges of pursuing a PhD when there are differences in approach and perspectives between the student and the supervisor.  Laurajane shares her personal journey into the PhD and the tensions she faced in the 1980s while exploring indigenous and archaeological relationships. We explore the importance of engaging in critical debate, developing supportive peer networks, and believing in one's own research.  We also reflect on the significance of self-reflection and being open to constructive criticism.  Short Coda from Laurajane: “In 1996 my PhD was finally turned into a book (after having 2 children in between times):  Smith, L. (2004). Archaeological theory and the politics of cultural heritage with Routledge. The text was well received and currently has over 770 citations…so yes, when I was being told and yelled at by senior male academics that I had it ‘wrong’ in the end it was because I did have something to say.” If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

Navigating Intellectual Disagreements on the PhD Journey with Laurajane Smith

Dr Chrissi McCarthy is the founder and Managing Director of Constructing Equality. Over the past decade and a half, she has formulated and implemented research-based methodologies to bolster equality within diverse organisations. Her client portfolio spans prestigious institutions including the National Health Service and Bristol City Council.  Chrissi’s PhD explored equality, fairness and inclusion and fed directly into her work with Constructing Equality.   In this episode Chrissi shares a very honest account of her PhD journey and the challenges she faced along the way.   Chrissi comes from a non-traditional academic background and she acknowledges how important the support of mentors has been for her studies.   Chrissi explains the mindset shift that she underwent - realizing that the PhD is about learning rather than having all the answers - and the possibilities that opened up for her.   We discuss taking an interruption of studies and Chrissi talks about her own experience - including feeling like a failure - and the way in which the break allowed her to return to the PhD in full force!   We finish with reflecting on the importance of acknowledging vulnerability on the Phd journey.   You can find out more about Chrissi’s work here:  https://www.constructingequality.co.uk/   If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

Dr Chrissi McCarthy is the founder and Managing Director of Constructing Equality. Over the past decade and a half, she has formulated and implemented research-based methodologies to bolster equality within diverse organisations. Her client portfolio spans prestigious institutions including the National Health Service and Bristol City Council.  Chrissi’s PhD explored equality, fairness and inclusion and fed directly into her work with Constructing Equality. In this episode Chrissi shares a very honest account of her PhD journey and the challenges she faced along the way. Chrissi comes from a non-traditional academic background and she acknowledges how important the support of mentors has been for her studies. Chrissi explains the mindset shift that she underwent - realizing that the PhD is about learning rather than having all the answers - and the possibilities that opened up for her. We discuss taking an interruption of studies and Chrissi talks about her own experience - including feeling like a failure - and the way in which the break allowed her to return to the PhD in full force! We finish with reflecting on the importance of acknowledging vulnerability on the Phd journey. You can find out more about Chrissi’s work here:  <a href="https://www.constructingequality.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.constructingequality.co.uk/</a> If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

Taking an Interruption from the PhD with Chrissi McCarthy

Rose Aslan

Dr Rose Aslan was a tenured Professor of Religious Studies who found herself burnt out and, on a sabbatical in Istanbul, decided to step away from academia. From her current perspective, Rose explores what she would do differently if she were to do her PhD again.  Rose acknowledges that, although there were some good moments, she didn’t really enjoy her PhD experience and, with the benefit of hindsight, she can identify where an approach with prioritized well-being would have greatly improved that experience.   Rose reflects on what she calls her past “people-pleasing” tendencies and how she has learned to prioritize her own needs and say no to situations and relationships that don't serve her.  Rose offers the idea of  “compassionate boundaries” and the positive impact they can have on energy levels and personal fulfillment.   Rose also encourages PhD researchers to seek out resources and support systems in order to help their PhD journey. It is OK to seek help!   We end with a top tip around grounding in order to assuage anxiety.   You can find out more about Rose’s work here: https://compassionflow.com/     If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

Dr Rose Aslan was a tenured Professor of Religious Studies who found herself burnt out and, on a sabbatical in Istanbul, decided to step away from academia. From her current perspective, Rose explores what she would do differently if she were to do her PhD again. Rose acknowledges that, although there were some good moments, she didn’t really enjoy her PhD experience and, with the benefit of hindsight, she can identify where an approach with prioritized well-being would have greatly improved that experience. Rose reflects on what she calls her past “people-pleasing” tendencies and how she has learned to prioritize her own needs and say no to situations and relationships that don't serve her.  Rose offers the idea of  “compassionate boundaries” and the positive impact they can have on energy levels and personal fulfillment. Rose also encourages PhD researchers to seek out resources and support systems in order to help their PhD journey. It is OK to seek help! We end with a top tip around grounding in order to assuage anxiety. You can find out more about Rose’s work here: <a href="https://compassionflow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://compassionflow.com/</a> If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

What I would do differently if I did my PhD again with Rose Aslan

Dr Eve Grubin is the author of Morning Prayer (Sheep Meadow Press), The House of Our First Loving (Rack Press) and Grief Dialogue (Rack Press). She is a lecturer at NYU in London and a tutor at the Poetry School. Eve received an AHRC / TECHNE  scholarship to write her PhD thesis (Kingston University): ‘Boat of Letters and the Poetics of Reticence: A Creative and Critical Thesis’.    In this episode Eve reflects on how, as a professional poet, she came to mastering academic writing within her PhD.  She talks about how, even though she was confident as a writer, she experienced challenges to developing her voice within her doctorate and shares some advice for those facing similar struggles.   Eve shares how understanding of the work of the thesis as contributing to a wider conversation within the scholarly community helped her to shift her perspective.   We also discuss the elegance of a well-crafted footnote!   The episode finishes with a top tip about the importance of identity.   You can find out more about Eve’s work here:  https://evegrubin.com/   If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

Dr Eve Grubin is the author of Morning Prayer (Sheep Meadow Press), The House of Our First Loving (Rack Press) and Grief Dialogue (Rack Press). She is a lecturer at NYU in London and a tutor at the Poetry School. Eve received an AHRC / TECHNE  scholarship to write her PhD thesis (Kingston University): ‘Boat of Letters and the Poetics of Reticence: A Creative and Critical Thesis’.  In this episode Eve reflects on how, as a professional poet, she came to mastering academic writing within her PhD.  She talks about how, even though she was confident as a writer, she experienced challenges to developing her voice within her doctorate and shares some advice for those facing similar struggles. Eve shares how understanding of the work of the thesis as contributing to a wider conversation within the scholarly community helped her to shift her perspective. We also discuss the elegance of a well-crafted footnote! The episode finishes with a top tip about the importance of identity. You can find out more about Eve’s work here:  <a href="https://evegrubin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://evegrubin.com/</a> If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

Mastering Academic Writing with Eve Grubin

Dr Inès Amami holds a PhD from Sorbonne Nouvelle University in French literature and civilization.  Her research is about the representation of the West and the Muslim world in the Encyclopédie de Diderot (18th century).   Ines is also a political activist in the field of women’s rights and fights against all kinds of violence.  She is a single mother of an 11 year old daughter.     In this episode we talk about the challenges that Ines has faced over the course of her PhD journey which started in 2004 - including periods of illness and a toxic boss.     We focus on Ines’ experience of being a single parent on the PhD journey and the discoveries she has made along the way.   Ines shares the tools that helped her stay on track during her doctorate.   We discuss mum guilt and how lowering your standards can be the key to success!   Ines stresses the importance of self care as a foundation for single parenthood.   We finish with a top tip around asking for help.   You can contact Ines on twitter here: @inesParisFr   If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

Dr Inès Amami holds a PhD from Sorbonne Nouvelle University in French literature and civilization.  Her research is about the representation of the West and the Muslim world in the Encyclopédie de Diderot (18th century).   Ines is also a political activist in the field of women’s rights and fights against all kinds of violence.  She is a single mother of an 11 year old daughter.   In this episode we talk about the challenges that Ines has faced over the course of her PhD journey which started in 2004 - including periods of illness and a toxic boss.   We focus on Ines’ experience of being a single parent on the PhD journey and the discoveries she has made along the way. Ines shares the tools that helped her stay on track during her doctorate. We discuss mum guilt and how lowering your standards can be the key to success! Ines stresses the importance of self care as a foundation for single parenthood. We finish with a top tip around asking for help. You can contact Ines on twitter here: @inesParisFr If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

Being a Single Parent on a PhD Journey with Ines Amami

It’s the 100th episode of The PhD Life Raft Podcast!  Fleur Farish-Edwards - a gorgeous member of the PhD Life Raft community - is leading the celebrations with a reflection on the way in which the podcast has been party of her PhD journey. Fleur is an experienced counsellor and supervisor, and along with her wife, facilitates creative workshops as “Two Birds Therapy”. Fleur is also a university lecturer in counselling and is currently working on a professional doctorate, researching the life-long impact of adoption on adult adoptees.  In this episode we talk about the emotional process of the PhD journey.   Fleur also shares the story of her interruption from PhD studies.  We talk about feeling like you belong in academia and the podcast as a means to join in the conversation. Fleur also shares her PhD Life Raft Bingo practice!!  We finish with a top tip about when to say “yes” and when to say “no”.   You can find out more about Fleur’s work here:   https://www.facebook.com/twobirdstherapy  https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-farish-edwards-171650235     The PhD 12 Week Sprint programme that Fleur mentions will be running again in September 2023.  If you would like more information you can email me: emmabrodzinski@gmail.com   Don’t forget you are very welcome to join us for the ‘Month of Mondays’ which is running throughout June 2023.  You can find out more here:  https://emmab.kartra.com/page/monthofmondays

It’s the 100th episode of The PhD Life Raft Podcast! Fleur Farish-Edwards - a gorgeous member of the PhD Life Raft community - is leading the celebrations with a reflection on the way in which the podcast has been party of her PhD journey. Fleur is an experienced counsellor and supervisor, and along with her wife, facilitates creative workshops as “Two Birds Therapy”. Fleur is also a university lecturer in counselling and is currently working on a professional doctorate, researching the life-long impact of adoption on adult adoptees.  In this episode we talk about the emotional process of the PhD journey.  Fleur also shares the story of her interruption from PhD studies. We talk about feeling like you belong in academia and the podcast as a means to join in the conversation. Fleur also shares her PhD Life Raft Bingo practice!! We finish with a top tip about when to say “yes” and when to say “no”. You can find out more about Fleur’s work here: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftwobirdstherapy&amp;data=05%7C01%7CE.Brodzinski%40rhul.ac.uk%7Cd1e63647028c4372f67a08db602894a6%7C2efd699a19224e69b601108008d28a2e%7C0%7C0%7C638209499650333818%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=fyibqzNQqJdlfzfPVB9BrrfhA8XMz7Udq1g58nuVrVo%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/twobirdstherapy</a> <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ffleur-farish-edwards-171650235&amp;data=05%7C01%7CE.Brodzinski%40rhul.ac.uk%7Cd1e63647028c4372f67a08db602894a6%7C2efd699a19224e69b601108008d28a2e%7C0%7C0%7C638209499650333818%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Dfo1PFipH8l3RDs%2BOYlQEbc245cJS2PvTz55LFxDgDo%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-farish-edwards-171650235</a> The PhD 12 Week Sprint programme that Fleur mentions will be running again in September 2023.  If you would like more information you can email me: <a href="mailto:emmabrodzinski@gmail.com">emmabrodzinski@gmail.com</a> Don’t forget you are very welcome to join us for the ‘Month of Mondays’ which is running throughout June 2023.  You can find out more here:  <a href="https://emmab.kartra.com/page/monthofmondays" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emmab.kartra.com/page/monthofmondays</a>

100th Episode with Fleur Farish-Edwards

Yulia Karpova is undertaking her second PhD!  Yes, for her, once though the journey just wasn’t enough!  In this week’s episode we talk about how things are different the second time around.   Yulia is currently studying at the University of Southern Denmark. She also holds a PhD in History (2015) from Central European University. From 2016-18, she held a Maria Sklodowska Curie postdoc at Aarhus University and, from 2021–2022 she was a postdoc in the project ‘Exhibiting across the Iron Curtain’ at the University of Copenhagen.    In this episode we talk about the influence of Yulia’s mentors - including her Mother and her first PhD supervisor.   Yulia shares the story of her academic career so far and how looking for postdoctoral work led her to apply for a second doctorate.   She talks about the key things that she has learnt that she needs to put in place for successful PhD research.     We finish with a top tip particularly relevant to those who are thinking about undertaking their PhD overseas.   You can find out more about Yulia’s work here: https://portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk/en/persons/yukar   If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

Yulia Karpova is undertaking her second PhD!  Yes, for her, once though the journey just wasn’t enough!  In this week’s episode we talk about how things are different the second time around. Yulia is currently studying at the University of Southern Denmark. She also holds a PhD in History (2015) from Central European University. From 2016-18, she held a Maria Sklodowska Curie postdoc at Aarhus University and, from 2021–2022 she was a postdoc in the project ‘Exhibiting across the Iron Curtain’ at the University of Copenhagen.  In this episode we talk about the influence of Yulia’s mentors - including her Mother and her first PhD supervisor. Yulia shares the story of her academic career so far and how looking for postdoctoral work led her to apply for a second doctorate. She talks about the key things that she has learnt that she needs to put in place for successful PhD research.   We finish with a top tip particularly relevant to those who are thinking about undertaking their PhD overseas. You can find out more about Yulia’s work here: <a href="https://portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk/en/persons/yukar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk/en/persons/yukar</a> If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

Undertaking Your Second PhD with Yulia Karpova

Kate Henry  is a productivity coach, independent scholar, and author who lives outside Boston, Massachusetts in the U.S.  Kate received her MFA degree in Creative Writing and her Master's degree and Doctoral degree in Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.     In this episode, we focus on an upcoming event ‘A Month of Mondays’ - which is designed to help PhD researchers plan for a productive Summer.   We talk about getting ready for the summer and Kate touches on many of the issues that come up for doctoral candidates over the season.  She addresses how to plan effectively, making the best use of your personal resources.  She talks about how you can make goals actionable and achievable and how to maintain motivation.   We also discuss the importance of rest and how to manage the rhythm of your work across the summer.     Kate leaves us with a top tip around identifying priorities.   You can find out more about Kate’s work here: Website:  thetendingyear.com Instagram: @thetendingyear     You can find my previous interview with Kate here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/goal-setting-for-phd-students-with-kate-litterer/id1537420258?i=1000526248880   You can save your seat for the ‘Month of Mondays’ here for free:  https://emmab.kartra.com/page/monthofmondays

Kate Henry  is a productivity coach, independent scholar, and author who lives outside Boston, Massachusetts in the U.S.  Kate received her MFA degree in Creative Writing and her Master's degree and Doctoral degree in Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.   In this episode, we focus on an upcoming event ‘A Month of Mondays’ - which is designed to help PhD researchers plan for a productive Summer. We talk about getting ready for the summer and Kate touches on many of the issues that come up for doctoral candidates over the season.  She addresses how to plan effectively, making the best use of your personal resources.  She talks about how you can make goals actionable and achievable and how to maintain motivation. We also discuss the importance of rest and how to manage the rhythm of your work across the summer.   Kate leaves us with a top tip around identifying priorities. You can find out more about Kate’s work here: Website: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthetendingyear.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CE.Brodzinski%40rhul.ac.uk%7Ce16537210cc948074e2308d908bd776e%7C2efd699a19224e69b601108008d28a2e%7C0%7C0%7C637550432141756508%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=YoE0JIP1fLX1Tf7IsbHEzdL42d3gSQytb7kSsxMATIs%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> thetendingyear.com</a> Instagram: @thetendingyear   You can find my previous interview with Kate here: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/goal-setting-for-phd-students-with-kate-litterer/id1537420258?i=1000526248880" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/goal-setting-for-phd-students-with-kate-litterer/id1537420258?i=1000526248880</a> You can save your seat for the ‘Month of Mondays’ here for free:  <a href="https://emmab.kartra.com/page/monthofmondays" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emmab.kartra.com/page/monthofmondays</a>

Managing the Summer as a PhD Researcher with Kate Henry

David Mendes is the host of Papa PhD, a podcast that shares stories of post-PhD career journeys.  He is also the co-founder of a media agency dedicated to serving the research community.   In this episode David reflects on his own journey as, at the end of his PhD, he chose to look to for work beyond academia.     We also talk about why the world needs PhDs - and the valuable skills and experience that doctoral researchers can bring to the workplace and society at large.   David shares a wide range of examples of post-PhD careers - from Google to government - including a surprising route for a doctorate in Chemistry.    We finish with top tips for networking without the schmooze.   You can find out more about David here:   Twitter - @papaphdpodcast   Youtube.com/PapaPhDYT   Email - david@papaphd.com   If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

David Mendes is the host of Papa PhD, a podcast that shares stories of post-PhD career journeys.  He is also the co-founder of a media agency dedicated to serving the research community. In this episode David reflects on his own journey as, at the end of his PhD, he chose to look to for work beyond academia.   We also talk about why the world needs PhDs - and the valuable skills and experience that doctoral researchers can bring to the workplace and society at large. David shares a wide range of examples of post-PhD careers - from Google to government - including a surprising route for a doctorate in Chemistry.  We finish with top tips for networking without the schmooze. You can find out more about David here: Twitter - @papaphdpodcast <a href="http://Youtube.com/PapaPhDYT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube.com/PapaPhDYT</a> Email - david@papaphd.com If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

Why The World Needs PhDs with David Mendes

Stella Duffy

Stella Duffy is completing a doctorate training in Existential Psychotherapy and her research is in the embodied experience of postmenopause.  Alongside her therapy work, Stella is an award-winning writer of seventeen novels, over seventy short stories and fifteen plays and worked in theatre for over thirty-five years as an actor, director, facilitator and improvisor. She has been active in equalities and inclusion work in the arts, LGBTQ+ and feminist communities for many decades, and was the co-founder and co-director of the UK-wide Fun Palaces campaign for cultural democracy. She is also a yoga teacher, leading regular workshops in yoga for writing and offers creative mentoring support.    Stella has been postmenopausal since chemotherapy for her first cancer in her mid-30s, and has a special interest in life after menopause – a conversation sadly lacking in the prevalent current discourse.   In this episode we talk about Stella’s journey to the PhD from a working-class background in South East London as the youngest of seven children.   Stella also talks about her experience of cancer and the therapeutic intervention that changed her perspective.   We reflect on the embodied nature of the PhD that Stella is engaged with both as a researcher and through her own lived experience of her body.   We finish with encouragement to check-in with your senses.   You can find out more about Stella’s work here:  stelladuffytherapy.co.uk   If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

Stella Duffy is completing a doctorate training in Existential Psychotherapy and her research is in the embodied experience of postmenopause.  Alongside her therapy work, Stella is an award-winning writer of seventeen novels, over seventy short stories and fifteen plays and worked in theatre for over thirty-five years as an actor, director, facilitator and improvisor. She has been active in equalities and inclusion work in the arts, LGBTQ+ and feminist communities for many decades, and was the co-founder and co-director of the UK-wide Fun Palaces campaign for cultural democracy. She is also a yoga teacher, leading regular workshops in yoga for writing and offers creative mentoring support.  Stella has been postmenopausal since chemotherapy for her first cancer in her mid-30s, and has a special interest in life after menopause – a conversation sadly lacking in the prevalent current discourse. In this episode we talk about Stella’s journey to the PhD from a working-class background in South East London as the youngest of seven children. Stella also talks about her experience of cancer and the therapeutic intervention that changed her perspective. We reflect on the embodied nature of the PhD that Stella is engaged with both as a researcher and through her own lived experience of her body. We finish with encouragement to check-in with your senses. You can find out more about Stella’s work here: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstelladuffytherapy.co.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CE.Brodzinski%40rhul.ac.uk%7C49706ad5b2d14e072edf08db11953605%7C2efd699a19224e69b601108008d28a2e%7C0%7C0%7C638123104791432535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Yoe2rfGAxZcQY59MfBkkj6%2BW6cOAv9cx1FkLXx6b3N4%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> stelladuffytherapy.co.uk</a> If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

The Embodied Experience of the PhD with Stella Duffy

This is the podcast for you if you are currently doing a PhD; are working with PhD students; or just living with someone who is on a PhD journey. The PhD Life Raft will focus on sharing insights and experiences around some common issues like anxiety, procrastination, precariousness, imposter syndrome, and work-life balance. We will talk to students, supervisors and experts in the field of wellbeing and mental health and share actionable tips and additional resources. Doing a PhD is tough. The PhD Life Raft is here to help you get through.

Steven Segal

Welcome to Season Eight of The PhD Life Raft Podcast!!  We are kicking off with a fabulous interview that gives a wonderful overview of the PhD journey.  Steven Segal is a psychologist and academic who also practices as a philosophical counsellor.  His PhD was in the philosophy of Education and his work as Associate Dean of Higher Degrees Research, as well as his own supervision of doctoral candidates, led him to develop a framework of understanding around the transition from novice to expert through the PhD.   In this episode Steven reflects on how doctoral training often focuses on the technical aspects of the PhD rather than attending to the experiential dimension to research which is a key aspect of the process.   Steven shares his own experience of feeling lost during his PhD and the wise words that his supervisor shared with him that continued to support him.   Steven reflects on the “existential risk” of becoming a researcher and the potential impact of the resulting anxiety.  He offers thoughts on how to manage that experience and remain open to opportunity.   We talk about the development process of the PhD and finish with the importance of tuning in to your intuition.   You can find out more about Steven’s work here: https://www.drstevensegal.com.au   If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

Welcome to Season Eight of The PhD Life Raft Podcast!! We are kicking off with a fabulous interview that gives a wonderful overview of the PhD journey. Steven Segal is a psychologist and academic who also practices as a philosophical counsellor.  His PhD was in the philosophy of Education and his work as Associate Dean of Higher Degrees Research, as well as his own supervision of doctoral candidates, led him to develop a framework of understanding around the transition from novice to expert through the PhD. In this episode Steven reflects on how doctoral training often focuses on the technical aspects of the PhD rather than attending to the experiential dimension to research which is a key aspect of the process. Steven shares his own experience of feeling lost during his PhD and the wise words that his supervisor shared with him that continued to support him. Steven reflects on the “existential risk” of becoming a researcher and the potential impact of the resulting anxiety.  He offers thoughts on how to manage that experience and remain open to opportunity. We talk about the development process of the PhD and finish with the importance of tuning in to your intuition. You can find out more about Steven’s work here: <a href="https://www.drstevensegal.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drstevensegal.com.au</a> If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

The PhD and the Process of Becoming an Expert with Steven Segal

Welcome to the final episode of Season Eight of The PhD Life Raft Podcast!  In this interview I am talking with Lucy Nevitt, a freelance professional proofreader who specialises in working with academic texts and doctoral theses in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences fields. Lucy did her PhD in Drama at Royal Holloway, then spent a decade working as a full-time academic at UWE Bristol. For several years she ran editorial administration and submissions support for Research in Drama Education: the Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance. Having re-trained as a proofreader, she set up her current business, Proofs Detective, in 2022.   We start by clarifying what proofreading actually is and how it differs from more general editing.   Lucy outlines what a proofreader will be able to help you with and how to ensure that your thesis remains all your own work.   As part of the interview Lucy offers valuable advice on how to approach working with a proofreader as well as top tips for proofreading your own work.   Lucy references two English Usage Guides:  Fowler's ('Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage', ed. Jeremy Butterfield, Oxford University Press, 2015)  Swan (Michael Swan, 'Practical English Usage', fully revised 4th edition, Oxford University Press, 2016).   You can contact Lucy here: Email: lucy@proofsdetective.com Website:  https://proofsdetective.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/proofsdetective/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/proofsdetective     If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

Welcome to the final episode of Season Eight of The PhD Life Raft Podcast! In this interview I am talking with Lucy Nevitt, a freelance professional proofreader who specialises in working with academic texts and doctoral theses in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences fields. Lucy did her PhD in Drama at Royal Holloway, then spent a decade working as a full-time academic at UWE Bristol. For several years she ran editorial administration and submissions support for Research in Drama Education: the Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance. Having re-trained as a proofreader, she set up her current business, Proofs Detective, in 2022. <ul> <li> We start by clarifying what proofreading actually is and how it differs from more general editing. </li> <li> Lucy outlines what a proofreader will be able to help you with and how to ensure that your thesis remains all your own work. </li> <li> As part of the interview Lucy offers valuable advice on how to approach working with a proofreader as well as top tips for proofreading your own work. </li> </ul> Lucy references two English Usage Guides: Fowler's ('Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage', ed. Jeremy Butterfield, Oxford University Press, 2015)  Swan (Michael Swan, 'Practical English Usage', fully revised 4th edition, Oxford University Press, 2016). You can contact Lucy here: Email: lucy@proofsdetective.com Website: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.proofsdetective.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CE.Brodzinski%40rhul.ac.uk%7C8a035ae5dc254e20f09d08db2634e833%7C2efd699a19224e69b601108008d28a2e%7C0%7C0%7C638145780931229118%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=4evWreaXV%2FnZjQvB1YuqgNQsMPqtsDpnJ73Wf2EV4SM%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://proofsdetective.com</a> Facebook: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fproofsdetective%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CE.Brodzinski%40rhul.ac.uk%7C8a035ae5dc254e20f09d08db2634e833%7C2efd699a19224e69b601108008d28a2e%7C0%7C0%7C638145780931229118%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=4vrtPcZ3SZSbi%2BzuEY6Ttlg5hh2cIU6OQhYo8kbZRo0%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/proofsdetective/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fproofsdetective&amp;data=05%7C01%7CE.Brodzinski%40rhul.ac.uk%7C8a035ae5dc254e20f09d08db2634e833%7C2efd699a19224e69b601108008d28a2e%7C0%7C0%7C638145780931229118%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9bJL6BniBenIvXJvyyJDk4fd2dzUVZnIfAt8BrSlZX4%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://twitter.com/proofsdetective</a> If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

Proofreading and the PhD with Lucy Nevitt

Lisa Woodruff

Lisa Woodruff is the founder &amp; CEO of Organize 365®.  She shares strategies for reducing the overwhelm, clearing the mental clutter, and living a productive and organized life.    Lisa is the author of four books including, How ADHD Affects Home Organization  and The Paper Solution and has recently started a PhD in psychology.   In this episode Lisa shares how she has employed her organizing tactics to her PhD journey.  She talks about scheduling; strategies for reading and managing life around the doctorate.   Lisa also attends to the challenges and possibilities of being a researcher with ADHD.     We finish with a top tip of encouragement!    Here are the links to connect with Lisa further:     Organize 365 - https://organize365.com/   Organize 365 Podcast - https://organize365.com/category/365-podcast/   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/   Facebook - https://facebook.com/Organize365/   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/organize365/   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/organize365   Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/organize365/   Twitter - https://twitter.com/organize365     If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

Lisa Woodruff is the founder &amp; CEO of Organize 365®.  She shares strategies for reducing the overwhelm, clearing the mental clutter, and living a productive and organized life.  Lisa is the author of four books including, How ADHD Affects Home Organization  and The Paper Solution and has recently started a PhD in psychology. In this episode Lisa shares how she has employed her organizing tactics to her PhD journey.  She talks about scheduling; strategies for reading and managing life around the doctorate. Lisa also attends to the challenges and possibilities of being a researcher with ADHD.   We finish with a top tip of encouragement!  Here are the links to connect with Lisa further: <ul> <li> Organize 365 - <a href="https://organize365.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organize365.com/</a> </li> <li> Organize 365 Podcast - <a href="https://organize365.com/category/365-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organize365.com/category/365-podcast/</a> </li> <li> LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/</a> </li> <li> Facebook - <a href="https://facebook.com/Organize365/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/Organize365/</a> </li> <li> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/organize365/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/organize365/</a> </li> <li> YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/organize365" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/organize365</a> </li> <li> Pinterest - <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/organize365/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/organize365/</a> </li> <li> Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/organize365" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/organize365</a> </li> </ul> If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

Organising Yourself for the PhD with Lisa Woodruff

Anna Clemens

Anna Clemens is an academic writing coach with a background in Chemistry and a experience as a science journalist.   In this episode we talk about undertaking training to support your PhD journey.   We talk about the unexpected learning that is part of the doctorate and how to identify your priorities.    Anna advises on how to find courses that can support your professional development - from checking with your university to professional associations - as well as how to potentially find funding to support accessing external courses.   We think about the potential benefits of courses and why the PhD is a great time to undertake professional development.   If you would like to sign-up for the free webinar Anna and I are co-hosting on 28th March 2023 you can sign up here: https://www.annaclemens.com/emma   If you would like to read Anna’s blog post on funding you can find it here:  https://www.annaclemens.com/blog/get-ask-academic-professional-development-funding   If you would like to listen to Anna’s previous PhD Life Raft Podcast interview you can access it here:   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/writing-for-publication-with-anna-clemens/id1537420258?i=1000567136781

Anna Clemens is an academic writing coach with a background in Chemistry and a experience as a science journalist. In this episode we talk about undertaking training to support your PhD journey. We talk about the unexpected learning that is part of the doctorate and how to identify your priorities.  Anna advises on how to find courses that can support your professional development - from checking with your university to professional associations - as well as how to potentially find funding to support accessing external courses. We think about the potential benefits of courses and why the PhD is a great time to undertake professional development. If you would like to sign-up for the free webinar Anna and I are co-hosting on 28th March 2023 you can sign up here: <a href="https://www.annaclemens.com/emma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.annaclemens.com/emma</a> If you would like to read Anna’s blog post on funding you can find it here: <a href="https://www.annaclemens.com/blog/get-ask-academic-professional-development-funding" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.annaclemens.com/blog/get-ask-academic-professional-development-funding</a> If you would like to listen to Anna’s previous PhD Life Raft Podcast interview you can access it here:  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/writing-for-publication-with-anna-clemens/id1537420258?i=1000567136781" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/writing-for-publication-with-anna-clemens/id1537420258?i=1000567136781</a>

Training courses for PhD Researchers with Anna Clemens

Jen Harrison

Jen Harrison earned her PhD from the University of Wales, and has since worked in academia as a lecturer and researcher at a number of institutions worldwide.  As well as publishing books and articles in her own field (children’s literature), she has served as an editor and reviewer for a number of peer-reviewed publications, as well as freelancing as an academic editor.   In this episode we talk about the feeling that you don’t belong in academia.   Jen highlights the fact that learning at undergraduate and even Masters level does not prepare you for the level of work and type of work required for the PhD.   We talk about the gaps in provision that may leave PhD researchers feeling unsupported and the importance of asking for help in order to gain the tools you need.   Jen also talks about what she calls ‘affirmative behaviours’ and we discuss why these might be so powerful.   Here are Jen’s contact details: Home page: www.readwriteperfect.com.  Email address: jen@readwriteperfect.com.  Twitter handle: @perfect_write.   If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

Jen Harrison earned her PhD from the University of Wales, and has since worked in academia as a lecturer and researcher at a number of institutions worldwide.  As well as publishing books and articles in her own field (children’s literature), she has served as an editor and reviewer for a number of peer-reviewed publications, as well as freelancing as an academic editor. In this episode we talk about the feeling that you don’t belong in academia. Jen highlights the fact that learning at undergraduate and even Masters level does not prepare you for the level of work and type of work required for the PhD. We talk about the gaps in provision that may leave PhD researchers feeling unsupported and the importance of asking for help in order to gain the tools you need. Jen also talks about what she calls ‘affirmative behaviours’ and we discuss why these might be so powerful. Here are Jen’s contact details: Home page: <a href="http://www.readwriteperfect.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readwriteperfect.com</a>.  Email address: jen@readwriteperfect.com.  Twitter handle: @perfect_write. If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

What to do if you feel like you don't belong in academia with Jen Harrison

Rebecca Suart has been a Social Researcher in the Civil Service since graduating from her PhD in Education at the University of Nottingham in 2022. She started her academic journey and onto a PhD in her 40s after taking a career break from Further Education. Alongside her PhD, Rebecca worked in a number of universities as a lecturer and researcher in the field of Vocational Education and Training. In this episode, Rebecca shares how the menopause crept up on her during her academic studies, and how she hadn’t realised that some of her early symptoms were in fact the perimenopause!  She acknowledges the difficulty of the mid-life PhD, not least of which that it often co-occurs with other stressful life events such as dealing with adolescent children and ageing parents, as well as the menopause.  Rebecca explores the practical steps she took to get help and how she invested in her well-being so that she could get to the end of her PhD.  Through her experience, Rebecca offers hope that, with support, friendship and a holistic approach, you can navigate this difficult period and achieve your PhD. The doctor we mention in the episode is Louise Newson aka the menopause doctor.  You can find her here:  https://www.instagram.com/menopause_doctor/?hl=en   If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

Rebecca Suart has been a Social Researcher in the Civil Service since graduating from her PhD in Education at the University of Nottingham in 2022. She started her academic journey and onto a PhD in her 40s after taking a career break from Further Education. Alongside her PhD, Rebecca worked in a number of universities as a lecturer and researcher in the field of Vocational Education and Training. In this episode, Rebecca shares how the menopause crept up on her during her academic studies, and how she hadn’t realised that some of her early symptoms were in fact the perimenopause!  She acknowledges the difficulty of the mid-life PhD, not least of which that it often co-occurs with other stressful life events such as dealing with adolescent children and ageing parents, as well as the menopause.  Rebecca explores the practical steps she took to get help and how she invested in her well-being so that she could get to the end of her PhD.  Through her experience, Rebecca offers hope that, with support, friendship and a holistic approach, you can navigate this difficult period and achieve your PhD. The doctor we mention in the episode is Louise Newson aka the menopause doctor.  You can find her here:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/menopause_doctor/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/menopause_doctor/?hl=en</a> If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

The PhD and the Menopause with Rebecca Suart

Catherine Pope

Catherine Pope was awarded her PhD in the field of Victorian Literature  by the University of Sussex in 2014. She then went on to publish that material as a monograph.     In this episode Catherine draws on her experience as an author, publisher and coach to share advice on  the options for publishing your work- either as a book, a chapter in an edited collection or journal articles.   Catherine emphasizes the importance of gaining clarity on why you want to publish as well as being realistic about whether you have the time to undertake such a project.   She shares insights into what publishers are looking for and the elements of a successful book proposal.    We also talk about the technical aspects of book publication - from editing to indexing.   You can find out more about Catherine’s book How to Publish Your PhD - which shares very practical and detailed advice to guide you through the publishing process - here: https://phdprogress.com/   If you would like to know more about Catherine’s story and benefit from her wisdom on how to look after yourself on a bad PhD day you can listen to her previous PhD Life Raft Podcast interview here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/managing-self-care-on-the-phd-journey-with-catherine-pope/id1537420258?i=1000548140262   If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

Catherine Pope was awarded her PhD in the field of Victorian Literature  by the University of Sussex in 2014. She then went on to publish that material as a monograph.   In this episode Catherine draws on her experience as an author, publisher and coach to share advice on  the options for publishing your work- either as a book, a chapter in an edited collection or journal articles. Catherine emphasizes the importance of gaining clarity on why you want to publish as well as being realistic about whether you have the time to undertake such a project. She shares insights into what publishers are looking for and the elements of a successful book proposal.  We also talk about the technical aspects of book publication - from editing to indexing. You can find out more about Catherine’s book How to Publish Your PhD - which shares very practical and detailed advice to guide you through the publishing process - here: <a href="https://phdprogress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://phdprogress.com/</a> If you would like to know more about Catherine’s story and benefit from her wisdom on how to look after yourself on a bad PhD day you can listen to her previous PhD Life Raft Podcast interview here: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/managing-self-care-on-the-phd-journey-with-catherine-pope/id1537420258?i=1000548140262" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/managing-self-care-on-the-phd-journey-with-catherine-pope/id1537420258?i=1000548140262</a> If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

How to Publish Your PhD with Catherine Pope

Elizabeth Pritchard

Elizabeth Pritchard is the Co-founder and Director of WALT Institute typically working with institutes, health services and universities. Elizabeth is also a research fellow in Public Health at Monash University.    This episode recognises stress as a common experience on the PhD journey.   Elizabeth differentiates between the different types of stress - eustress and distress - and posits that stress can be a useful motivator and performance enhancer.   We talk about how to stop stress from overwhelming you and ways to keep moving forward.   We end with a top tip about attending to your own rhythms.   You can contact Elizabeth here: Email: elizabeth@waltinstitute.com Website:  Waltinstitute.com WALT Institute LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethchristinewaltinstitute Elizabeth Pritchard LinkedIn:   www.linkedin.com/in/dr-elizabeth-pritchard Elizabeth Pritchard Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DrElizabethP Elizabeth Pritchard Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DrEKPritchard     If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

Elizabeth Pritchard is the Co-founder and Director of WALT Institute typically working with institutes, health services and universities. Elizabeth is also a research fellow in Public Health at Monash University.  This episode recognises stress as a common experience on the PhD journey. Elizabeth differentiates between the different types of stress - eustress and distress - and posits that stress can be a useful motivator and performance enhancer. We talk about how to stop stress from overwhelming you and ways to keep moving forward. We end with a top tip about attending to your own rhythms. You can contact Elizabeth here: Email: elizabeth@waltinstitute.com Website: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waltinstitute.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CE.Brodzinski%40rhul.ac.uk%7C057f651608ea48caa27408daf2d66535%7C2efd699a19224e69b601108008d28a2e%7C0%7C0%7C638089299957181298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wk3WOPDnEB7z%2Bw5az2dWzRao%2F%2FhDwp793A%2FM8YEfy8A%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Waltinstitute.com</a> WALT Institute LinkedIn: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Felizabethchristinewaltinstitute&amp;data=05%7C01%7CE.Brodzinski%40rhul.ac.uk%7C057f651608ea48caa27408daf2d66535%7C2efd699a19224e69b601108008d28a2e%7C0%7C0%7C638089299957181298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OO7rh%2BCmR99SGHwXb9uSLS%2Bnr4Vwye3fpF40lY5yY%2BU%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethchristinewaltinstitute</a> Elizabeth Pritchard LinkedIn:  <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fdr-elizabeth-pritchard&amp;data=05%7C01%7CE.Brodzinski%40rhul.ac.uk%7C057f651608ea48caa27408daf2d66535%7C2efd699a19224e69b601108008d28a2e%7C0%7C0%7C638089299957181298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FlTmY76%2BY3h2SvX%2BApSGYX98rkWMBoPGJxbBC6hhChY%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.linkedin.com/in/dr-elizabeth-pritchard</a> Elizabeth Pritchard Facebook: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDrElizabethP&amp;data=05%7C01%7CE.Brodzinski%40rhul.ac.uk%7C057f651608ea48caa27408daf2d66535%7C2efd699a19224e69b601108008d28a2e%7C0%7C0%7C638089299957181298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ROZzq80r%2B17o%2FMlYFAJKGIj5yofkwBUtDTfXSF0FuMo%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/DrElizabethP</a> Elizabeth Pritchard Twitter: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FDrEKPritchard&amp;data=05%7C01%7CE.Brodzinski%40rhul.ac.uk%7C057f651608ea48caa27408daf2d66535%7C2efd699a19224e69b601108008d28a2e%7C0%7C0%7C638089299957181298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=upX3rJxryysuTxgoEK7jLUIIFs8%2FkBqhdgVLGrniQXI%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://twitter.com/DrEKPritchard</a> If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

Positive Approaches to Stress and the PhD with Elizabeth Pritchard

Natasha is a researcher, facilitator, and theatre-maker.  Her PhD research, specializing in applied theatre approaches to Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), was funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.    In this episode we discuss how Natasha has turned her research into a business.   Natasha shares her journey into the PhD and how she drew on her practical experience with a Theatre Company to shape the scope of her project.   We talk about how her work developed - even in the shadow of the pandemic - and how it led to the delivery of workshops and performances which, in turn, has now become ‘Running at Walls’ a company specializing in consent education through creative methodology.   Natasha touches on the challenges of learning about the mechanics of running a business alongside her research work but also shares how the business has helped her PhD and vice versa.   We finish with a top tip on how to use your research skills to start your own enterprise.   You can contact Natasha here: info@runningatwalls.com https://www.instagram.com/runningatwalls/ https://twitter.com/RunningAtWalls https://www.runningatwalls.com/     You can find out more about the School for Social Entrepreneurs that Natasha mentions here: https://www.the-sse.org/

Natasha is a researcher, facilitator, and theatre-maker.  Her PhD research, specializing in applied theatre approaches to Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), was funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.  In this episode we discuss how Natasha has turned her research into a business. Natasha shares her journey into the PhD and how she drew on her practical experience with a Theatre Company to shape the scope of her project. We talk about how her work developed - even in the shadow of the pandemic - and how it led to the delivery of workshops and performances which, in turn, has now become ‘Running at Walls’ a company specializing in consent education through creative methodology. Natasha touches on the challenges of learning about the mechanics of running a business alongside her research work but also shares how the business has helped her PhD and vice versa. We finish with a top tip on how to use your research skills to start your own enterprise. You can contact Natasha here: <a href="mailto:info@runningatwalls.com">info@runningatwalls.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runningatwalls/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/runningatwalls/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RunningAtWalls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RunningAtWalls</a> <a href="https://www.runningatwalls.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.runningatwalls.com/</a> You can find out more about the School for Social Entrepreneurs that Natasha mentions here: <a href="https://www.the-sse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.the-sse.org/</a>

Turning your PhD into a Business with Natasha Richards-Crisp

Graham Green is currently working towards his Ph.D. at the University of Southern Queensland.  He has a background in the education, management and aviation sectors and holds a Masters Degree in Aviation Management from the University of New South Wales. He is an active member of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators as well as a member of the Australian Society of Air Safety Investigators.  He is also dad to 3 year old Luke!   In this episode we talk about scheduling work around a little person.     Graham talks about the changes he has had to make to his routine in order to be able to undertake his research and how he fits in paid work alongside everything else!   He shares tips on how to capture PhD related thoughts that emerge while you are engaged in caring responsibilities and how to make consistent progress.   You can contact Graham here: https://graham.green     If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:   https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

Graham Green is currently working towards his Ph.D. at the University of Southern Queensland.  He has a background in the education, management and aviation sectors and holds a Masters Degree in Aviation Management from the University of New South Wales. He is an active member of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators as well as a member of the Australian Society of Air Safety Investigators.  He is also dad to 3 year old Luke! In this episode we talk about scheduling work around a little person.   Graham talks about the changes he has had to make to his routine in order to be able to undertake his research and how he fits in paid work alongside everything else! He shares tips on how to capture PhD related thoughts that emerge while you are engaged in caring responsibilities and how to make consistent progress. You can contact Graham here: <a href="https://graham.green/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://graham.green</a> If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here:  <a href="https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft</a>

PhD and Parenting (Part 2!) with Graham Green

This is the podcast for you if you are currently doing a PhD; are working with PhD students; or just living with someone who is on a PhD journey. The PhD Life Raft will focus on sharing insights and experiences around some common issues like anxiety, procrastination, precariousness, imposter syndrome, and work-life balance. We will talk to students, supervisors and experts in the field of wellbeing and mental health and share actionable tips and additional resources. Doing a PhD is tough. The PhD Life Raft is here to help you get through.

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