my phd journey

Resilience – that is what Laura Burget, co-founder of succesful beauty brand Three Ships Beauty, demonstrated after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. In this episode, Laura opens up about her health struggles, and offers insights into maintaining resilience, seeking, and accept ... Show More

Mindfulness – the wellness buzzword of the past few years. We all know it can help us improve our lives, but most of us struggle with starting and maintaining it throughout the ebbs and flows of life. In this episode, I chat with Tamim Nehan, who's a certified mindfulness meditat ... Show More

Brianne Helfrich is a young female entrepreneur and founder of the clothing brand Helfrich Collective. Founded on mental health advocacy, she has achieved amazing success in the past 3 years including being featured in Vogue! She is also a full-time bioethics PhD student. In this ... Show More

I don't know what to do after college!?! It's one of the most common questions I hear - from high school grads, to college students, to even some nearing college graduation.If you find yourself saying, “I don’t know what to do after college,” you are not alone.The truth is, most ... Show More

When we face challenges, it can be hard to see the finish line. Today, Sam tells us how curiosity can help us handle the tough tasks of our lives.Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She ... Show More

On air March 16th, 2020. Recorded March 16th, 2020. We’ve made it to the end of the first season! Times are weird, but hey — thanks for sticking around. I’ve mentioned here and there that I was applying to master’s programs in education this year. The decision to apply was one la ... Show More

This week, Planetary Radio offers advice for students pursuing higher education in space-related fields. Elizabeth Koenck, a Zed Factor Fellow, shares how her internship at The Planetary Society has helped her pursue a future in space policy. Sara Miller, the organizer of AbGradC ... Show More

Today we sat down with David Probst, Ph.D. student in Joint BME, to talk about his previous research and development work with biosensors at Medtronic and his current experience as a Ph.D. student at UNC. David and host Devin Hubbard cover the relationship between business develo ... Show More

If you're considering a PhD in clinical or counseling psychology, you'll want to listen. 

This episode is brought to you by Momentous, Lumebox, and AquaTru. We know that resistance training is a core component of health and longevity, but it can be daunting for many people to understand where and how to start. If you're seeking expert advice on getting started or cont ... Show More

All Access is deviating from our regular show style and med school guests and taking you "Back to School" with a Pre-Med Advisor from the University of Chicago, Joni Krapec. Joni has a unique career background as a former Director of Admissions at a top medical school.  Dr. Mehta ... Show More

In today's episode, "Start Where You Are," I talk about how I’ve achieved significant milestones such as completing triathlons, becoming a CFO, and building a multimillionaire net worth.I share insights from a pivotal coffee conversation that sparked reflection on how to tak ... Show More

Today, Sam begins her segment on the Eightfold Path, a group of Buddhist teachings designed to help us with whatever life throws our way. This first episode is all about using our words more mindfully.Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and ... Show More