Best Cégep Podcasts (2025)

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Enseigner au Cégep - Indépendance, rigueur et épanouissement avec Mathieu Bélisle 1:17:31

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Dans cet épisode d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, je reçois l’essayiste et professeur Mathieu Bélisle. Ensemble, nous revisitons son parcours universitaire marqué par des doutes, des abandons et une reconquête progressive du sens à travers l’enseignement collégial. Ce témoignage nuancé aborde la pression académique, la fatigue mentale en doctor…

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From Burnout to Balance – Lexi Reid on Healing and Reinventing Your STEM Career 1:03:16

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How do you go from scientist to science-informed coach helping women in STEM manage stress and avoid burnout? In this powerful episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, I sit down with Lexi Reid - a former plant biologist and regulatory affairs specialist who found herself emotionally depleted after years in academia, government, and the medical …

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PhD to Industry – Navigating Career Growth & Mentorship with Katerina Thomas 1:03:27

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What happens after you land your first job post-PhD? For many researchers, the transition from academia is just the beginning. In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, Katerina Thomas joins David Mendes to explore how mentorship, self-awareness, and internal motivation shape the next stages of a PhD’s career journey. Drawing from her own…

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Finish Your PhD Faster and Healthier – Time Management & Mindset Shifts with Lucia Juarez 1:02:20

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🎙️ This week on Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, Lucia Juarez, PhD, academic coach and creator of the SmartPhD system, joins us to talk about how PhD students can reclaim their time, boost academic confidence, and finish faster without sacrificing their wellbeing. Drawing from her own journey through burnout, motherhood, and academic overwhelm, Luc…

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Être déléguée générale du Québec à Munich avec Geneviève Rolland 40:22

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Bienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode d’Horizon PhD! Dans cet épisode, nous partons à la rencontre de Geneviève Rolland, déléguée générale du Québec à Munich, pour mieux comprendre le rôle des scientifiques en résidence au sein des délégations du Québec à l’étranger. Au fil de l’entretien, Geneviève partage son expérience au sein du programme, explique …

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Season 7 Trailer - Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD 1:28

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🎓 Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD is the podcast that helps researchers, graduate students, and PhDs explore career possibilities beyond academia. Hosted by David Mendes, each episode shares real stories of PhDs who have successfully transitioned into diverse roles across industry, government, communication, and entrepreneurship. With over 300 inte…

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Daring to Go Astray: Jillian Reilly Shares the Power of Self-Permission After Graduate School 59:19

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Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this episode, host David Mendes sits down with Jillian Rilley – founder, writer, keynote speaker, and consultant whose decades of work focus on helping people navigate change and accelerate learning, especially in disruptive times. Drawing on her experiences across Africa, Asia, and Central Europe…

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From Research to Financial Freedom – Al Zdenek on Money Strategies for PhDs 1:12:40

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Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this week’s episode, host David Mendes is joined by Al Zdenek—a seasoned entrepreneur in the wealth management industry, acclaimed author, and passionate advocate for financial literacy. With over 40 years of experience as a CPA, personal financial specialist, and now co-founder of K Club, Al brin…

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Being a Young Scientist in the Global South with Karina Machado 51:32

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In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Karina do Santos Machado, a trailblazing young scientist from Brazil whose journey exemplifies the power of collaboration and open science in the global South. Karina shares her path from a childhood fascination with computers to becoming a principal investigat…

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Pépite Papa PhD : Surmonter les rejets après la thèse avec Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette 10:22

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Dans cette nouvelle Pépite Papa PhD, Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette, astrophysicienne et communicatrice scientifique passionnée, nous raconte comment, après son doctorat, elle a osé sortir du parcours traditionnel pour se lancer dans la vulgarisation scientifique, surmontant de nombreux refus avant de trouver sa voie. Nathalie souligne l’importance…

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Papa PhD Gold: From Bird Brains to Broadcasts - Dr. Kiki Sanford’s Science Communication Journey 11:20

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Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis! This week, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Kirsten “Kiki” Sanford, a science communicator with an unconventional path from bird neuroscience to the front lines of science storytelling. In this episode, Dr. Kiki shares behind-the-scenes stories of launching “This Week in Science,” collaborating with mentors li…

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Pépite Papa PhD : Oser prendre la parole en tant que scientifique avec Olivier Bernard 7:25

2M ago7:25

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Bienvenue dans cette nouvelle Pépite Papa PhD ! Dans cet excerpt de mon entrevue avec Olivier Bernard, pharmacien et vulgarisateur reconnu, il parle de comment communiquer efficacement la science, même face à la pseudoscience et aux sujets polarisants. On a parlé de l’importance de l’empathie, de la nuance et de surmonter la peur de prendre la paro…

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Papa PhD Gold: Rethinking Selling and Storytelling in ScienceWith Anna Clemens 9:07

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Welcome to this new episode of Papa PhD Gold! Here’s the big takeaway from this excerpt from my conversation with scientific writing expert Anna Clemens: Selling isn’t a dirty word in academia – it’s all about communicating your research in a way that connects with people, even if they aren’t specialists in your field. If you approach editors, fund…

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Behind the Scenes of Graduate Admissions: Insights and Advice from Daria Levina 50:52

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Welcome to this new episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this one, host David Mendes sits down with Daria Levina, Harvard-educated lawyer, academic, author, and founder of Harvard State of Mind. Daria shares her experience navigating international graduate applications, the challenges of securing funding, and how resilience is key to over…

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Valoriser son doctorat : conseils pour réussir sa transition vers le privé avec Assia Asrir 1:12:37

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Bienvenue à ce nouvel épisode d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, le podcast qui explore toutes les facettes de la vie après le doctorat ! Cette semaine, David Mendes accueille Assia Asrir, docteure en immunologie et figure engagée dans l’accompagnement des parcours scientifiques vers le secteur privé, nommément par le biais de la communauté Résal…

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Mindset Shifts: Tina Persson on Leaving Academia and Embracing Industry 1:04:23

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In this episode, host David Mendes sits down with Tina Persson, a PhD in organic chemistry turned career coach, recruiter, and author, to dive into the reality behind making the leap from academia to industry. During the conversation Tina shares her personal journey, from her PhD and climbing the academic ladder, to discovering that professorship w…

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Demystifying Industry Careers for PhDs With Morgan Foret 1:02:19

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Welcome to this new episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this episode, host David Mendes sits down with Morgan Foret, who brings a fresh perspective on navigating the journey from academia to industry. Morgan shares her personal story, beginning with her undergraduate studies in cell biology, an international research internship in German…

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Unlocking Chemistry Literacy: Comic Books, Storytelling, and Molecular Imagination with Colleen Kelley 1:01:34

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Welcome to a brand new episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this conversation, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Colleen Kelly, a seasoned chemistry professor, researcher, and now award-winning author of children’s chemistry comic books. With a PhD in chemistry from Penn State, Colleen’s career has spanned environmental toxicology, med…

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From Research to Real Impact: Navigating Leadership and Culture Beyond Academia With Rob Lion 57:06

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Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD. This week, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Rob Lion, professor of Human Resource Development at Idaho State University, expert in culture, leadership development, and organizational performance, and co-owner of Black River Performance Management. With over two decades of experience…

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Navigating Graduate School Stress with Neuroscience, Breathwork, and Yoga with Sylvie Lahaie 1:16:01

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Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD. In this episode, David Mendes sits down with Sylvie Lahaie, a neuroscientist, yoga and meditation teacher, and expert in stress management and burnout prevention. Sylvie shares her compelling journey through academia, detailing both the pressures and rewards of graduate research, and ca…

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Valoriser son doctorat en tant que scientifique en résidence avec Anne-Marie Pilote 49:30

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Bienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode d’Horizon PhD! Aujourd’hui, nous partons à la découverte des horizons insoupçonnés du doctorat, en poussant les portes de la diplomatie scientifique avec notre invitée Anne-Marie Pilote. Docteure en communication politique de l’UQAM, Anne-Marie occupe aujourd’hui le poste de directrice adjointe des études, volet rec…

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Après le doctorat, je fais quoi ? Un panel ÉOA Hors les murs 1:37:03

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Bienvenue dans cet épisode spécial du balado « Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD» produit en collaboration avec l’équipe ÉOA hors les murs de l’École d’orthophonie et d’audiologie de l’université de Montréal, au long duquel nous vous invitons à plonger dans une conversation inspirante et authentique enregistrée en direct devant public, où notre ani…

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Navigating Medical Affairs Careers After a PhD with Rayana Luna 1:30:42

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Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD—a podcast where we dive deep into what happens after the PhD and how you can leap from academia into a diverse universe of fulfilling careers. This week, host David Mendes sits down in-person with Rayana Luna, a seasoned expert in medical affairs with over a decade of experience spanning…

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Sarah McLusky of the Research Adjacent Podcast 56:22

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Welcome to a special collaborative episode of “Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD” featuring Sarah McClusky, host of the Research Adjacent podcast. In this conversation, David Mendes sits down with Sarah to explore the often overlooked world of research-adjacent careers—the roles, paths, and opportunities for PhDs and researchers beyond traditional ac…

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Prendre le leadership de sa vie après la thèse avec Nayana Guerrero 1:10:30

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Bienvenue à ce nouvel épisode d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD ! Dans ce nouvel épisode d’« Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa David Mendes reçoit Nayana Guerrero, chercheuse en sciences sociales et directrice associée au département de gestion et de leadership au Tecnologico de Monterrey. Nayana, titulaire d’un doctorat en sciences administratives d…

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Building Your Post-PhD Career: Networking Tips and More With Isabelle Kohler 1:18:03

6M ago1:18:03

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In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, host David Mendes is joined by Isabelle Koller, an assistant professor at VU Amsterdam and the founder of NextMinds. Isabelle shares her passion for helping early career researchers navigate the complexities of academia, from enhancing their well-being during their PhDs to planning the next steps …

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Être scientifique en résidence à Los Angeles – Julie Ducharme 43:03

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Bienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode d’Horizon PhD! Dans cette entrevue, je t’apporte Julie Ducharme, une scientifique passionnée qui entame sa deuxième année en tant que scientifique en résidence à la délégation du Québec à Los Angeles. Au cours de l’entrevue, Julie explique en détail son parcours, depuis ses débuts en science jusqu’à son expérience a…

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Papa PhD Gold: Four Practices You Must Learn From Gig Workers as a Scientist 20:05

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Welcome to the second episode of Papa PhD Gold! In this riveting conversation, we have the pleasure of delving into the world of gig workers with Professor Sue Ashford from the University of Michigan, as she shares her insightful research on how these workers maintain their identity and vitality in a professional world full of uncertainties. Sue in…

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Podcasthon 2025 – Voyage au cœur de l’ACS : un demi-siècle de communication scientifique québécoise 52:18

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Cette semaine sur Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, je t’apporte un épisode spécial Podcasthon 2024, où je te présente une association dont la mission est de créer un environnement et une communauté propices à la rédaction de thèse et d’articles – Thèsez-vous. Née en 2015, lors de la première retraite de rédaction organisée par et pour les étudian…

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Pépite Papa PhD 001 : La clé de l’entrepreneuriat étudiant – Bien s’entourer 12:31

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Bienvenue au tout nouveau format d’Au-delà de la thèse – les Pépites Papa PhD. Dans cet épisode, David Mendes s’entretient avec Manon Fantino-Lalonde, une doctorante entrepreneure qui réussit à jongler entre son projet doctoral et son entreprise naissante pour parler de “La clé de l’entrepreneuriat étudiant – Bien s’entourer”. Manon nous dévoile co…

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Papa PhD Gold 001: The Hidden Benefits of Science Communication for Researchers 5:57

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Welcome to a brand-new Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD experience – the “Papa PhD Gold” format, where we dive into a past episode of the show to explore the intersection of science, communication, and personal growth as a researcher. In this episode, we are joined by Elodie Chabrol, a passionate advocate for science communication and a scientist wh…

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Curiosity – The Cornerstone of PhD Career Exploration With Ashley Moses 57:22

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Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD! In this positivity-charged conversation, we’re joined by Ashley Moses, a PhD candidate in neurosciences at Stanford University. Ashley is not only advancing her own research but she’s also created a precious resource, for herself and for her fellow graduate students – PhD Paths – where …

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Being Your Own Best Boss in Academia With Dr. Vikki Wright 58:57

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Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, where we’re diving deep into the world of academia with Dr. Vikki Wright. Dr. Wright, the founder of The PhD Life Coach, joins David Mendes to share her journey from a full professorship at the University of Birmingham to becoming a life coach empowering PhD students and academics to th…

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PhD Job Hunt Best Practices With Claudia Belliveau 1:17:38

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Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD!In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, your host David Mendes sits down for a meaningful chat with Claudia, who just wrapped up her PhD and is now stepping into the pharmaceutical industry. They explore Claudia's experiences during her time in graduate school, including her …

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Dans Les Coulisses de la Recherche – 5 ans à enseigner la vulgarisation scientifique à l’IRIC 1:05:10

8M ago1:05:10

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Bienvenue dans cet épisode spécial d'Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD où je pars derrière le rideau d'un événement unique en son genre : "Dans les coulisses de la recherche".Dans cet épisode spécial, j'accueille dans un format table ronde Sophie-Andrée Blondin, animatrice de l'émission Les Années Lumière sur ICI Première, Thomas Milan, communicate…

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How to Embrace Career Pivots Without Fear With Kelly Guenther and Keri Ohlrich 57:29

8M ago57:29

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Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD!I'm your host, David Mendes, and today, we delve deep into the art of pivoting professionally without fear. In this episode we are joined by two extraordinary guests, Kelly Gunther and Dr. Keri Ohlrich, cofounders of Abbracci Group and cohosts of the Breakout podcast. In this episode, we explore the c…

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Community Diagnosis - the first ten minutes 10:35

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As teased on the Wicked episode, Evan and Sophie (formerly of Dumb Bitch Media) have started a new show - Community Diagnosis. This is a comedy show where we get a chance to hang out and diagnosis the individuals and communities contributing to society's many issues. The first episode covers disgraced dead Canadian comedian Mike Bullard. Expect to …

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Le doctorat : décider d’arrêter – avec Myriam Beaudry 1:14:39

8M ago1:14:39

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Bienvenue à ce nouvel épisode d'Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD ! Aujourd'hui, on vous apporte la récente conversation de David Mendes avec Myriam Beaudry, nutritionniste de formation et travailleuse autonome, sur son parcours académique et sur les défis qui l'ont menée à prendre la décision difficile d'arrêter son doctorat.Myriam nous parle de l…

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152 - CEGEP in Oz: Wicked with Laura and Sophie 52:48

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Laura and Sophie (@hogpussy) join me for the final episode of everyone's favourite movie podcast. Thank you for listening! Look forward to a new creative venture coming your way soon. ReComradations: Sophie: King Leopold's Ghost by Adam Hochschild (audiobook) Laura: [1] The Wizard of Oz (1939) [2] The Telepathy Tapes (podcast) Evan: [1] The Great S…

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How to Uncover Your Core Values With Matteo Tardelli 1:08:14

8M ago1:08:14

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Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD!I'm your host, David Mendes, and today, I'm thrilled to dive into an enlightening conversation with Matteo Tardelli, a seasoned professional in the biotech sector and an advocate for aligning career choices with personal values. In this episode, Matteo opens up about the intricate process of uncoverin…

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151 - Pierre Poilievre: Shadow Recruit - Sound of Freedom with Abdul and Jeremy 1:44:56

8M ago1:44:56

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Abdul (@MarxGasol) and Jeremy (@jeremyappel1025) join from the Kino Lefter vault to discuss the smash hit film of a summer in our memory, Sound of Freedom. Order Jeremy's book "Kennyism: Jason Kenney's Pursuit of Power" here. And subscribe to The Orchard, Jeremy's Substack. Check out the movie Abdul wrote, Peace by Chocolate and check out Allegianc…

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Navigating Our Fear of Change With Mary Poffenroth 1:00:36

9M ago1:00:36

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Welcome to another enlightning episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD!This week, I delve into the intricacies of fear and courage with my guest, Mary Poffenroth. During this discussion about navigating the fear of change, especially relevant for graduate students and early-career professionals facing uncertainty about the future, Mary shares he…

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My 2025 Wish For You – Have Great Conversations 8:09

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Join the Beyond the Thesis Skool community!Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD! I took some time in the middle of my family vacations to record a very short minisode and send you my 2025 wishes of a year full of enriching conversations!Listen through and you will also find a great reading recommendation f…

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Dealing With Mental Unrest in Grad School With Jessica Schleider [Holiday Mental Health Rerun] 48:05

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Join the Beyond the Thesis Skool community!The holiday season is here and you may be struggling with anxiety, the fear of evaluation, or just feeling overwhelmed and far from your family or friends. You're not alone.Join host David Mendes with special guest Dr. Jessica Schleider, asociate psychology professor at Northwestern University, as they div…

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Build Authority by Finding an Audience With Tony Stubblebine 57:10

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Join the Beyond the Thesis Skool community!Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD! In this episode I delve into the art of building authority by finding your audience with Tony Stubblebine, CEO of Medium, who brings a wealth of experience in helping academics and professionals reach broader audiences. During…

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Être scientifique en résidence auprès d’un ministère avec Alexandra Gellé 48:49

10M ago48:49

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Dans cet épisode d'Au-delà de la thèse, j'accueille Alexandra Gellé, première scientifique en résidence au sein du comité consultatif sur les changements climatiques du ministère de l'Environnement. Ayant récemment terminé son doctorat en chimie verte, Alexandra partage son expérience fascinante dans un poste qui allie recherche, politique publique…

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How to Position Yourself Outside Academia With Alessandra Wall 1:03:08

10M ago1:03:08

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Join the Beyond the Thesis Skool community!Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, the podcast that explores unconventional career paths for PhD graduates.In today's episode, "How to Position Yourself Outside Academia," our host David Mendes engages in a captivating conversation with Alessandra Wall, an esteemed executive coa…

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Le doctorat : une odyssée émotionnelle – Avec Estefania Dominguez 48:00

10M ago48:00

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Bienvenue à ce nouvel épisode d'Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD ! Dans cet épisode intitulé "Le doctorat : une odyssée émotionnelle," David Mendes reçoit Estefania Dominguez, formatrice et docteure en didactique des langues et cultures.Forte de son expérience diversifiée, de vendeuse à universitaire, Estefania partage les hauts et les bas de son …

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Outside the Box Career Paths Post-PhD With Sara Thompson 1:01:54

10M ago1:01:54

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Join the Beyond the Thesis Skool community!Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, the podcast that explores unconventional career paths for PhD graduates.!In today's episode, titled "Outside-the-Box Career Paths Post-PhD," our host David Mendes sits down with Sara Thompson, a seasoned public speaking coach and nonprofit prof…

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Horizon PhD – Le conseil scientifique dans un ministère avec Darine Ameyed 49:13

11M ago49:13

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Cette semaine, j'ai le plaisir de partager avec toi ma récente conversation avec Darine Ameyed dans le cinquème épisode épisode de la série spéciale "Horizon PHD".Au cours de notre conversation, Darine, qui est actuellement cheffe intelligence artificielle et automatisation au Ministère des transports et de la mobilité durable (MTMD), partage son p…