Stupid Genius PhD Podcast

On Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie talk about feeling overwhelmed. Everyone experiences overwhelm at some point whether it is due to work, study or their personal life and so it is important to be able to read the signs before you reach burnout. The Stupid Geniuses reflect on what makes them feel overwhelmed, how to tell if you are starting to feel that way and they discuss some simple actions you...

On Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie talk conferences. They discuss how to select which conference is best for you, the different experience you get from going solo and how to show up with confidence. Spoiler: drunk mini golf is not always advisable at a conference, especially when the clothes come off. They also share some useful tips for anyone who is planning to apply to or attend a conference. B...

On Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie talk inflated egos and why academia seems to be the breeding ground for them. They discuss why some academics may struggle to stay grounded, why having a runaway ego might cause you problems and how to deal with stroking egos. But what do they know? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're human (which you probably are if you're listening to this podcast) then you will have faced adversity. On Stupid Genius Emily and Mollie welcome their first guest, athlete and PhD student Bex Walker. In this episode they are interested in how people can build resilience from adversity and how resilience is a key skill for everyone but particularly, when you're doing a PhD. They chat abou...

On Stupid Genius Emily and Mollie chat about personal branding. You may not know it, you may not like it, but you have a personal brand. Join the Stupid Geniuses in figuring out what it means to have a personal brand, how to use it to your advantage and how to persevere through the cringe. But what do they know? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Struggling with self doubt? Afraid you're a fraud? You're human so the answer is probably yes. In this episode of Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie discuss all things imposter syndrome. They chat about what imposter syndrome is, how it manifests itself and they take a quiz to find out just how screwed they really are. Finally they give some handy tips and tricks to overcome it such as managing expec...

On Emily and Mollie's first show they talk about the importance of taking a break and how it's not always as easy as it seems when you're doing a PhD. The Stupid Geniuses discuss setting boundaries, the guilt that comes with taking time off and why you should never work on weekends. But what do they know? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.