Happy Doc Student Podcast
Feeling alone, frustrated, confused? Thinking of throwing in the towel? Founded on the belief that you can realize your dream of becoming a doctor with your sanity, health, and relationships intact, the Happy Doc Student Podcast delivers inspiration through academic wisdom and esoteric insight. It's no secret the doctoral journey is a difficult one, but you're not alone; join us and put more JOY in your journey! Note: Many episodes speak simply to managing the stress of being human...not need to be a doc student to benefit!
Episodes
142 episodes
It's Smart to be Assertive with Dr. Abby Hamilton
Dr. Abby Hamilton is a 2-time TEDx speaker, Filipino-American industrial/organizational psychologist, and author of Amazon Bestseller “Speak Up, Anak”. Dr. Abby helps people find their voice so they can be more and do more in life.The ba...
Dissertation Editing with Dr. Allen Roda
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Allen Roda. Allen received his PhD from NYU in Music and Anthropology and currently oversees operations at Dissertation Editor.Highlights:Hiring outside help in the form of an expert editor o...
Technology Addiction vs. Technology Mindfulness: How to Put Humans First with Rob Krecek
Founder of Humans First, Rob Krecak is a thrill-seeker, self-professed nerd, question asker, voracious reader, competitor, keynote speaker, and business builder. Rob is on a mission to help individuals and companies reduce stress and get back t...
Communicate Like A Rockstar with Brenden Kumarasamy
As the founder of MasterTalk, Brenden Kumarasamy coaches individuals to become the top communicators in their field. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with the goal of providing free access to communication tools fo...
Increase Your Productivity and Decrease Stress with Dr. Frank Buck
Dr. Frank Buck is a retired school administrator, productivity speaker, writer, and coach. His dream for you is to make organization easy so you can increase productivity, decrease stress, and yes, even enjoy life! Frank has been ranked #1 in t...
From Social Anxious to Socially Confident with Kyle Mitchell
On today's episode, Kyle Mitchell shares three steps for overcoming social anxiety.Kyle is a mental health advocate, international & TEDx speaker, and social media influencer who is passionate about solving the problems associated w...
How to Write a Literature Review with Dr. Ellen Beattie
The literature review presents many challenges. On this episode, Dr. Ellen Beattie walks you through a process that will set you on a path to a successful Chapter 2! Ellen is an educational leader, developer, and consultant special...
It's OK to be Mad with Gina Simmons Schneider, PhD
If you are in a doc program, chances are your ANGRY muscle will be triggered at some point.In this episode, Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider explains why it is OK to be mad and how to move past this emotion to get on with your degree (and lif...
Secrets to Stressing Less with Ellen Leonard
On this episode I have so much FUN chatting with Ellen Leonard. Ellen is a speaker, stress management consultant + coach, and expert who teaches and coaches business leaders, teams and organizations how to manage and p...
Overcome Imposter Syndrome with Sheryl Anjanette
On this episode, I dive deep into Imposter Syndrome (what it is, what it isn’t, the difference between coping and overcoming, and MORE) with Sheryl Anjenette. Sheryl is a best-selling author, international speaker, thought leader, a...
Productivity Hacks with Scott Miller
In this episode, I chat with Scott Miller, the host of On Leadership with Scott Miller. He is a Thought Leadership Senior Advisor at Franklin Covey and authors a leadership column for Inc.com. He is also the bestselling author o...
The Road to Happiness with Zahra Karsan
On this episode Zahra Karsan, peak performance coach, founder and CEO of GetZend shares nuggets of wisdom from her book: Six Weeks to Happy the Ultimate Roadmap to Retrain Your Brain for Better Health, Greater Abundance and Long Lasting Happine...
Productivity Hack: The 30 Minute Hour™ with Blaine Oelkers
Stress Less and Do More!On this episode, Blaine Oelkers, America’s only Chief Results Officer, shares productivity hacks that deliver a 30 minute hour™ that any busy person, but especially Doc Students can use!Start by asking:...
The Oral Defense: What is it? & How to Prepare for it with Dr. Scott Burrus
In this episode, Dr. Scott Burrus, Provost at United States University chats about the oral defense. TIPS: Keep your presentation clear and concise; use bullet points and not complete sentences.Do a dres...
Why (and How) to Pursue a Doctoral Degree with Dr. Jennifer Ducko
Dr. Jennifer Ducko has been sharing her passion for nursing for nearly 40 years. She is a graduate of the Florence Nightingale school of nursing in London, England, and received her Masters of Science in Nursing Administration from Walden Unive...
Talking Diversity, Inclusion, and Creating Safe Spaces + Some Chicano Grad School Horror Stories with Dr. William "Memo" Nericcio
Watch this episode as a YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vNJNarjYq7I In this episode Dr. William “Memo” Nericcio shares his story as a Chicano attending a PhD program non the East Coast and ...
Find Freedom through EFT with Ann Hince
YouTube of this episode: https://youtu.be/jqBFydfvYFYAnn Hince shares how EFT/Tapping can help you find freedom from any emotion that is holding you back – whether that is stress, fear, frustra...
Gifts not Goals: A New Way to Think about Change with Jill Thiry, MBA
What is more important in your life than your health and wellness?Jill Thiry obtained her MBA from the University of San Francisco and spent decades in high-tech publishing. 9/11 and a transformative week-long stay at Ran...
Dissertation Wisdom with Dr. Michelle Whitman
Learn tips, tricks, and techniques for transitioning from coursework to capstone project.Dr. Michelle Whitman holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Higher Education and her research interests include servant lea...
It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint with Dr. Vanessa Corcoran
Vanessa Corcoran earned her Ph.D. in medieval history from The Catholic University of America and is currently an advising dean at Georgetown University.In this episode we discuss her new book: It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint: My Road to t...
Boundaries with Dr. Alison Miller
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Alison Miller about the importance of boundaries, productivity, and working in a way that really works for you. Alison received her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois Chicago....
Tips for Succeeding in a DNP Program with William Hall, MSN
On this episode, I welcome William Hall, a nursing educator and doctoral candidate pursuing a DNP at Aspen University.A DNP is an applied terminal degree in nursing (versus a PhD in nursing). “Change is inevitable. Gr...
Career Diversity & The Doctorate with Dr. Leonard Cassuto
In this episode, I continue the conversation with Dr. Leonard Cassuto, professor of English at Fordham University.Be sure to listen to episode #53: https://www.buzzsprout.com/154...
Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Max Lempriere
In this episode, Dr. Max Lempriere discusses the Imposter Syndrome, perfectionism, and the need for community. Max has a PhD in political science from the University of Birmingham. As the owner of the PhD people, he has created an o...