Happy Doc Student Podcast

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Dr. Birgit Fisher is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, an EMDR Clinician, an Acupuncture Detox Specialist, and an accredited site visitor for the American Psychological Association. She operates a private practice in Pueblo Colorado where she specializes in forensic and neuropsychology, with a focus on treating...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Asking questions in a way that makes you look smart isn't rocket science. Two steps: 1.  Spend time looking for the answer (even just 10 minutes). 2. If you can't find it, articulate it in a way that shows you are an intelligent, tenacious, and detail-oriented person (qualities we expect to see in a do...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email  Simplify Your Life and Improve Your Health with Intermittent Fasting (AKA restricted eating). Like with any significant lifestyle change, be smart. Consult a professional before you jump in. Shana Hussin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who has worked in the nutrition field for over 20 years. Using unconv...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Dr. Chris Cappannelli is back (listen to episode 21- Should I pursue a doctoral degree? If you haven’t already!) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8169838 Chris Cappannelli is a federal special agent who received his EdD in Leadership and Management from St. Thomas University in 2018.  Take-Home Messages: 1.   ...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email At the time of this recording (Dec 2020) Paul Shaw was a second-year doctoral candidate at Union Institute and University with his is major area of concentration: Humanities and Culture. He was also pursuing a certification in Creative Writing and splits his time working on his musical career in performance and...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Ben Mastracco is a Plant-Based Food Coach based out of San Diego California. He specializes in helping overwhelmed dieters transition to a (mostly) plant-based diet, become meal planning pro's, and find confidence, ease, and enjoyment in healthy eating.  Planning meals is a time-saver AND when you plan you...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Dr. Eva Mika obtained her PhD in clinical-community psychology from DePaul University Chicago.  Tips for students Communication is key Listen Trust  Show respect Be candid   Be an advocate for yourself – request a 30-minute video call at the beginning of the process and regularly during the process Understand th...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Karen Newell is an author and specialist in personal development with a diverse body of work that rests upon the foundation of heart-centered consciousness. As an innovator in the emerging field of brainwave, entrainment, audio meditation, Karen empowers others in their journeys of self-discovery by demonstratin...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Corey Carlson has his PhD in Higher Educational Leadership from Old Dominion University.  Keys to facilitating a positive experience:  1.    Peer support is critical, so find your tribe. Places to look: Your courses, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. I have a group as well; you can find it at: https://expandyourhappy.com...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Dr. Veronika Larova was a student turned colleague. In this episode, we discuss the emotional rollercoaster ride of the process, the post-dissertation slump, and lessons I learned as her Chair.  Her doctoral project was titled: "The Evolution of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment: Lessons Learned from...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Jamie Hillman is a multi-passionate, purpose-driven human, on a mission to make the world a better place. Her podcast and blog (Jamie on Purpose) are for young professional women to learn all things professional and personal development along their journeys to being tomorrow’s world-changing CEOs, government off...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Learn tips and tricks that will make writer’s block a thing of the past! Louie Centanni, MFA, is a lecturer at San Diego State University and has been teaching writing, rhetoric, and composition for over a decade. He is also an online writing consultant at the University of Arizona Global Campus Writing Center,...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email  Take-home message: Utilize the librarian and your library!  Anna Uribe: Masters of Library and Information Services and lead instruction librarian and the liaison for doctoral programs at the University of Arizona global campus, AUGC. Tips: 1.     Don’t use links to save your research 2.     Download that resou...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Moylan Ryan Somatic psychotherapist in Europe  Rolfing® practitioner (Structural Integration). Learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81n-B1WI3Bg Certified posture exercise professional  Movement educator Provider of continuing education with the national certification board of therapeutic massage and...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email As you pursue your doctoral degree, you might feel a bit like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. There will be wicked witches, fireballs, and flying monkeys. But, there will also be munchkins and good witches.  Here’s how to navigate the Yellow Brick Road: Trust the process (and ENJOY IT!) Realize doing a dissertati...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Elizabeth Lucas is an oracle who began her work in transcendental meditation at the age of eight and has been studying with shamans, mystics, and healers ever since. She is passionate about linking body, mind, spirit, and emotions as a way to access our power within. She offers cutting edge programs, spiritual r...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Applied vs. PhD Degrees and Other Nuggets of Wisdom Dr. Rebecca Wardlow has her EDD in educational leadership and spent over 20 years as a K-12 educator, first, starting out in the classroom as a first-grade bilingual teacher working her way through administration roles, all the way up to being a principal. She...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email  Frustrated? Tired? Confused? This episode is for you! Helen Montgomery received her PhD in 2011 from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in Experimental Psychology with concentrations in statistics, quantitative methodology, and human factors. She has worked in higher education for over 20 years, serving as a di...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Humor is often one of the first things to go when you are in a doctoral program.  In this episode you will exercise your funny bone and learn games you can play (with or without your friends and family) that will get you laughing. Bonus: These same games actually make you a better human being! Christine Alexande...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email With all members in your community: Be mindful about who you can trust Be proactive Communicate (be clear, be candid) Faculty Chair – Ask for regular meetings; see their feedback as a gift (see episode: #18). Committee members – They want you to graduate! Instructors – Can be great cheerleaders; reach out to the...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Chris Cappannelli is a federal special agent who received his EDD in Leadership and Management from St. Thomas University in 2018. He has a long and successful career with the government holding diverse positions of increasing complexity and sensitivity, including the Department of Justice, the Department of Tre...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Gail Brindell, PsyD, is the founder and owner of WellFITT Solutions, LLC. As a single parent and retired military officer, she completed her PsyD in Psychology with a concentration in Health & Wellness. Dr. Brindell is an Exercise Physiologist, a Chronic Pain Specialist, a Credentialed Exercise is Medicine p...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Dr. Vernon Czelusniak is the author of GED to PhD Reaching Higher, a book that details his journey from a high school drop-out to college campus president.   While serving in the military, Dr. Czelusniak attended night school to complete his BA and MA. When he retired as an officer from the U.S. Coast Guard in 1...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Ask yourself:  How do I receive feedback? How do I find space?  Dr. Kelly Stewart holds a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Innovation with a specialization in Curriculum and Policy from Arizona State University.   Why does feedback feel so bad?  We aren’t used to it; the educational system do...

Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Gladys Ato, PsyD,  is a leadership mentor, clinical psychologist, public speaker, grief specialist, and author of The Good Goodbye: How to Navigate Change and Loss in Life, Love, and Work. She teaches community leaders to amplify their joy and leadership in uncertain times using The Good Goodbye® approach. Recog...