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    Recovering Academic

    There is sunshine outside the ivory tower

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    Season 2 Episode 02: Interview with Amanda Sep 06, 2017
    Show notes

    This season we will interview other recovering academics, so it’s only fair that we turn the mic on ourselves first. In this episode, Amanda is interviewed by Ian and Cleyde.

    Revelations in Amanda’s Career…

    She talks about the realization that money can be exchanged for goods and services, making the leap into self-employment, and the difficulty in overcoming her introverted ways. She talks a lot about how most people are happy to help you or at least talk to you about their work.

    Mentioned in this episode

    Scientific Dispatches Consulting LLC

    Season 2 Episode 01: Interview with Hello PhD Aug 22, 2017
    Show notes

    We’re back! This season, we will interview academics and recovering academics. We’re starting this season off with interviewing the hosts of Hello PhD, Joshua Hall and Daniel Arneman.

    Hello PhD and the Recovering Academic share a common desire to talk about what no one talks about during your science training. We both hope that by talking about these issues out loud that people who feel isolated realize that they’re not alone.

    When in Rome…

    To make our guests feel at home, we brought the Hello PhD tradition of reviewing a beer on air to our podcast. We had to find a beer that was available in four different cities in three different states. The Ballast Point Brewing Company Unfiltered Sculpin’ Extra Hopped IPA (limited edition!) was up to that challenge. It’s definitely hoppy, but delicious.

    It also had a sextant on the label, which was appropriate for our conversation.

    How do you know when to break up with academia?

    We invited Josh and Dan to talk on our podcast after Cleyde heard Episode 75: When Research Sucks. She asked (made) Amanda and Ian listen to the same episode. We all started thinking about how do you know when your research just sucks right now or if it’s a sign that you should leave academia?

    How do you deal with the emotional aspects of leaving academia? Dara Wilson-Grant answers in Episode 27 of Hello PhD.

    Academia can still be the right match for you. One way to tell? If you still have the enthusiasm. To hear what that sounds like, the Tap Root podcast has a great example with Siobhan Braybrook.

    Sometimes your career path isn’t a straight forward exercise. Sometimes it’s more wayfinding than map-orienting.

    Season 2: Trailer Aug 08, 2017
    Show notes

    We’re coming back for Season 2 on August 22nd! Curious about what this means for our podcast? Listen to our Season 2 trailer and find out!

    Episode 16: Respeta la Siesta Apr 04, 2017
    Show notes

    Courtesy of @BWJones

    In this episode, we discuss the importance of taking breaks. Breaks come in many forms and in different durations—from just an hour to a weekend to a full week (or more!). Preventing burnout and recharging yourself are vital no matter where you are in academia—committed to staying in academia, transitioning out of academia, to fully transitioned.

    This episode marks the end of Season One of the Recovering Academic Podcast. We are going to take our own advice and take a break. We’re looking forward to talking with you all when we return!

    Discussed in this episode:

    NFL Coaching Culture Boosts Heart Risk

    TED Radio Hour: Simply Happy

    Episode 15: (Lack of) Regret and the PhD Mar 21, 2017
    Show notes

    In this episode, we discuss if we regret doing a PhD and what advice we would give our younger selves. Many times we focus in on the microlevel—what results will this experiment bring, what publications will we get—and forget to look at the macrolevel—what do we want to do, where do our interests lie. Getting a PhD can sometimes encourage us to think only about the details and not about the big picture. We also discuss the importance of trying new things—even if they aren’t fully planned.

    “The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and starting on the first one.”
    ― Mark Twain

    Also discussed in this episode:

    No Tomorrow—a TV series

    Melancholia—a Film

    Episode 14: Are You Still a Scientist? Mar 07, 2017
    Show notes

    In this episode, we discuss the elephant in the room: Are you still a scientist after you leave academia? After spending a decade or more identifying as a scientist, deciding to leave may academia may be mean more than abandoning a culture—it may mean losing your identity. Many factors come into play with deciding who is (and who isn’t) a scientist. Join us as we explore what it means to be a scientist.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Lenny Teytelman’s post: If you’re no longer doing science, are you still a scientist?

    Episode 13: Telling Your Transition Story Feb 21, 2017
    Show notes

    Note: This episode originally had a file error when uploaded. We’ve corrected it. You can re-download the corrected version now. Thanks for supporting the Recovering Academic Podcast!

    In this episode, we discuss how to tell your story of leaving academia. The age-old advice of staying positive about why you left your previous position can be difficult—especially because academia is held up as this ideal position. We talk a bit about how we handled or are handling telling this story through our cover letters and CVs. Telling this story isn’t only about spinning it as positive—in many cases it is positive.

    Don’t feel like you’re not doing enough. Sometimes doing more is not necessarily better. -@Doctor_PMS

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Quantum tunnelling

    The Secret

    Ask a manager

    Episode 12: Overcoming the Fear of Failure Feb 07, 2017
    Show notes

    Courtesy of @BWJones

    Getting over the fear of failure. As academics, we are inherently perfectionists. There’s nothing like applying for jobs to bring out those tendencies. In this episode, we discuss our fear of failure, what causes it, and how we got over our fear.

    And Ian makes us laugh hysterically over an extended metaphor.

    Even if it’s n=1… you still have to do the experiments with your life. –@IHStreet

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Dunning-Kruger Effect

    Dealing with Impostor Syndrome

    The Expanse (TV Show)

    Episode 11: Twitter for the Recovering Academic Jan 24, 2017
    Show notes

    photo by Ian Street

    In this episode, we discuss how we use Twitter, ways to get involved in twitter, and hashtags. Twitter can be an amazing tool for transitioning out of academia. If you’re wondering where we all hang out (virtually), then join Twitter. For us, Twitter is our virtual water cooler where we keep in touch with each other, talk science, and hang out. Also: Learn the origins of @Doctor_PMS‘s twitter handle!

    I can’t tell you what will happen [if you join Twitter]… but random things will pop up that are amazing. –@IHStreet

    Twitter Profiles:

    Amanda (@LadyScientist)

    Ian (@IHStreet)

    Doctor_PMS (@Doctor_PMS)

    Twitter Tools:

    Tweetdeck (For laptop/desktop)

    Twitter

    Official Twitter App for iPhone or Android

    Episode 10: Asking for Help Jan 10, 2017
    Show notes

    Birds networking. Photo by Ian Street.

    In this episode, we discuss asking for help. There comes a time in the transition process where you may want (or need!) someone’s assistance. This comes in many forms: talking to friends, reaching out to your network, finding a career/life coach. We talk about what a career/life coach is (and isn’t), tips on how to find one, and why you might want to talk to a coach. We also assert that you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help!

    Don’t be afraid to ask for help because you will be surprised of how people are willing to help you. -@Doctor_PMS

    Links for this episode:

    Reading Rainbow

    One Hundred Years of Solitude (Family Tree)

    Workflowy

    Career/Life Coaches:

    From PhD to Life (Jen Polk)

    Lilli Research Group (Maren Wood)

    Entropia Consulting (Dr. Marquita Qualls)

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