PhD:The experience

Femke, a senior lecturer from Sweden, is joining me for this episode, where she talks about her academic career and the events that lead up to her becoming a PI. We discuss many things from the side of a supervisor and she offers great advice for everyone in academia. Enjoy!

I am glad to be joined for this episode by Ana, a fellow PhD student. She talks about how to handle one's energy during the PhD, how to manage bad thoughts, self-doubt and how to treat the PhD journey itself. Enjoy!

For this episode, Vaishag, a PhD student in South Korea, discusses the impact his hobby has had in his professional life and how the qualities of his hobby actually improve his character. Enjoy!

For this episode I am joined by the delightful Aku, a PhD candidate, starting her journey. We talk about a special program that exists in the UK that offers the opportunity to see many different labs and choose one ultimately for your PhD, we discuss the role of social media in science and much more! Enjoy!

In this episode, Maria, shares her PhD experience and focuses on the relationship to the supervisor. She also talks about mentorship, crisis management and building a community as a PhD student. Enjoy!

I am glad to present to you for this episode Laura, a graduated PhD that started her postdoc in America. She did her PhD in a company and talks about differences to academia and also shares her experience regarding both the PhD and the PostDoc. Enjoy!

For this episode I am joined by Gabriel, an experienced scientist. We talk about the value of the PhD in the job market and we discuss the difficulties that come along with it and so much more. Enjoy!

Janet, a graduated PhD student, joins me for this episode to talk about self-evaluation and the lessons she learned from her PhD journey. She shares great advice and gets very candid about her own experience. Enjoy!

For this episode, Luis, a PhD student in Fashion and Biotechnology, shares his experience during his journey. He talks about interdisciplinary PhDs and his take and advice on that. Enjoy!

For this episode, Alda, who is a Dr. in Biophysics and is also working in Science Communication, shares great practical tips on writing and presenting as a scientist. She simplifies many complex processes and has a very inspiring energy to her. Enjoy!

Check out the video for a surprise announcement!

For this episode, I am joined by Rachel, a 2nd year PhD student in social sciences. We talk about confidence in general, mental health, organizing yourself and motivation for the PhD. Enjoy!

Join Shelika and me for this episode, where we discuss her part-time PhD program in Canada, talk about mental health and also much more during the PhD. Enjoy!

In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Salma, a PhD student specializing in Primary Care. Her research focuses on Global and Migrant Health, and her background is both intriguing and inspiring. Her story, motivations, and work are genuinely fascinating and definitely worth a listen. Enjoy!

For this episode, I am joined by the founders of Mindful Science, a platform focusing on mental health in academia. I had the chance to talk to Marleen & Morgan about how they came up with their initiative during the pandemic in 2020, mental health and also life outside the PhD. You can find them on Instagram under: @mindfulscience Enjoy!

For this episode, Hanna, is joining me for a very interesting and deep discussion about the job market, opportunities to create for one's self during the PhD and how to make that jump from Academia to Industry possible. She has great advice to share and her experience is an eye-opener. Don't miss her tips as well! Enjoy!

For this episode I am joined by my guest Rose, an inspirational and real life role model. Rose comes from a non-academic background and managed to build such a great career for herself! Her advice, mentality and way of being is really remarkable and I couldn't be more honoured to have her as my guest. Enjoy!

In this episode I am disclosing about my experience with my first rotation student and also going on vacation, while my student had to be in the lab and work. Make sure to listen for tips, advice, mistakes and more. Enjoy!

This episode’s guest is Abinayah, a lovely fellow PhD student from Cambridge. She shares her experience as a first generation STEM scientist and offers her advice. Don’t miss it!

I recommend listening to this when feeling your lowest. I hope my words can get you back up! Hang in there:)

In this episode my good friend Seda shares her experience as a 3rd year PhD student. She gives her input on resilience and therapy. The advice shared is very valuable and helpful. Enjoy!

In this episode I discuss with my guest, who would like to stay anonymous, different aspects of academia, the ‚publish or perish‘ notion and he also gives us a big insight into the field of bioinformatics. Enjoy!

For this episode my friend Akshaya, who recently defended, shares her overall PhD experience, discussing in particular the writing process and she has some amazing tips on how to make this part easier and more productive. Enjoy!

I am delighted to be joined in this episode by Raúl, PhD. He is a very inspiring and bright person. His Instagram account @research_goes_slowly is connecting so many researchers around the world and his funny videos are what you just might need in your life! Enjoy!

For this episode, Katie, a 4th year PhD student from the UK joins me for a very interesting conversation about important things during the PhD and of course she gives great advice as well! Enjoy!