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Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning195. The Happy Student - with Dr Heather FrederickHappiness isn't just about feeling good – it's about living in alignment with your values and purpose while managing inevitable stress more effectively.• Stress is the primary barrier to happiness, hijacking your brain and making good decisions difficult• Toning your vagus nerve through humming, breath work, movement, connection and nature helps reset your nervous system• Self-care doesn't just take time – it expands time by improving decision-making and clarity• Colour-code tasks as red (urgent), yellow (needs attention), green (ongoing) or grey (time-wasters) to manage overwhelm• Create space between receiving feedback and responding to avoid reactive decisions...2025-06-2239 min
Happy Doc Student PodcastThe Power of Belonging with Drs. Hemerda, Lewis, and ArtenantSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailIn Episode #139 I chat about BELONGING with Dr. Hemerda, Lewis, and ArtenantHighlightsDefining Belonging: The operational definition, based on Allen et al. (2021), includes competencies, opportunities, motivations, and perceptions that foster connection and affiliation within ecosystems.Academic Belonging: Building a sense of connection with peers during the doctoral program, particularly through remote engagement during COVID, which fostered mentorship relationships.Unexpected Community: Dr. Lewis discovered a "tribe" of w...2025-01-0924 minHappy Doc Student PodcastGut Over DNA: Revealing the Secret to Optimum Wellness with Josh DechSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email🎙️ In episode #125, we dive deep into the fascinating world of one of my ALL-TIME FAVORITE topics: gut health. Listen in as Josh Dech explains why your gut health is more important then your DNA!👉 Gut Health Basics: Your gut health affects your productivity, emotions, mental clarity, ability to learn, quality of sleep, and more.🧠 The Gut-Brain Connection: The gut influences the brain and vice versa, making it a crucial aspect of overall...2024-04-1037 minHappy Doc Student PodcastLet's Press Pause...and Rest with Dr. Heather FrederickSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailLet's go on a little adventure and explore what rest means to you. If you haven't already heard my thoughts on self-care as a secret weapon and the role of self-love...check them out here:Unleash Your Genius: The Secret of Self-Carehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/6988105100 Guests Changed My Life (will they change yours?) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/12981214SHOW ME SOME LOVE 2024-02-1411 min
Get New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Clean & WholesomeDeadly Trail by Heather Woodhaven, Christy BarrittPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/721191 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Deadly Trail Author: Heather Woodhaven, Christy Barritt Narrator: Stacey Glemboski, Patrick Zeller Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 4 minutes Release date: January 23, 2024 Genres: Clean & Wholesome Publisher's Summary: In pursuit of danger Mountain Survival by Christy Barritt When search-and-rescue park ranger Autumn Mercer and her K-9 partner, Sherlock, meet a stranger in the mountains whose brother is injured, they drop everything to help. But all they find where Derek Peterson last saw his sibling is a trail of blood—and men who want them dead. With gunmen closing in, can Autu...2024-01-2305 min
Cybertraps PodcastThe Last Mile of Security: Security Awareness Training Trends with Heather Stratford Cybertraps Podcast 163In this episode of the Cybertraps podcast, host Jethro Jones introduces a session from the Inch 360 Conference in Spokane, Washington. Heather Stratford, founder and CEO of DRIP7, discusses the latest trends in security awareness training and the continuing importance of addressing cybersecurity as a people issue. With compelling statistics and engaging questions, Heather emphasizes the role of continuous training, gamification, and job-specific learning in mitigating cybersecurity risks.
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accel...2024-01-0831 minHappy Doc Student PodcastWords of Power: Setting Your Course for 2024 with Heather Frederick, PhDSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailIn this short but reflective and empowering episode, I invite you to give yourself permission and brace the power of intention to set the tone for a transformative 2024.I was surprised my word: Listening. My mantra for 2024 will be: I am listening. What's yours? email me at: info@expandyourhappy.com.If you enjoyed humming with me, be sure to bookmark episode #54 and hum with me anytime you need to reset your nervous...2023-12-2006 minHappy Doc Student Podcast100 Guests Changed My Life (will they change yours?) with Dr. Heather FrederickSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailIn this episode, I distill four themes gleaned from interviewing my first 100 guests.#1: Self-care is non-negotiable & yes you do have time. #2: There is joy to be found in exploring new & different ways of thinking.#3: Productivity is a choice. Where you are going to be productive & how productive you are going to be is in your hands.#4: Curiosity makes life way more interesting.Practical tips:1. Start your day with a...2023-07-0529 minHappy Doc Student PodcastProductivity Hacks with Scott MillerSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailIn this episode, I chat with Scott Miller, the host of On Leadership with Scott Miller. He is a Thought Leadership Senior Advisor at Franklin Covey and authors a leadership column for Inc.com. He is also the bestselling author of the Mess to Success series and more recently, Master Mentor Volume one.Highlights1. Efficiency and Effectiveness are not the same things – know when to be efficient and when to be ef...2022-08-1731 min
FNP PoliticsIn the Booth with Heather Fletcher, candidate for Board of Education
News-Post education reporter Jillian Atelsek is joined in the podcast studio by Heather Fletcher, one of 16 candidates vying for four seats on the Frederick County Board of Education.Be sure to catch each interview as we profile candidates ahead of the July 19 primary, when the field will be pared down to eight ahead of the general election in November.2022-06-0632 minHappy Doc Student PodcastBoundaries with Dr. Alison MillerSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Alison Miller about the importance of boundaries, productivity, and working in a way that really works for you. Alison received her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois Chicago. She is an entrepreneur who has built three successful businesses, including the Dissertation Coach in 2000. The Dissertation Coach has helped thousands of graduate students finish their doctoral dissertations and master's theses. The Academic Writers’ Space (TAWS) is an onl...2022-03-3033 minHappy Doc Student PodcastTips for Succeeding in a DNP Program with William Hall, MSNSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailOn this episode, I welcome William Hall, a nursing educator and doctoral candidate pursuing a DNP at Aspen University.A DNP is an applied terminal degree in nursing (versus a PhD in nursing). “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” John MaxwellTips:1. Decide what is important to you: Cost, accreditation, success rates, support.2. Request information and confirm the program you are considering is a logical ste...2022-03-1620 minHappy Doc Student PodcastCareer Diversity & The Doctorate with Dr. Leonard CassutoSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailIn this episode, I continue the conversation with Dr. Leonard Cassuto, professor of English at Fordham University.Be sure to listen to episode #53: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/9484429Highlights:1. Tenure-track jobs are diminishing, so if we teach doctoral students to want those jobs above all other jobs, we are teaching them to be unhappy. 2. As a doctoral student you MUST be the CEO of your education (and where it lands you).3. ...2022-03-0941 minHappy Doc Student PodcastPerfectionism & Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Max LempriereSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailIn this episode, Dr. Max Lempriere discusses the Imposter Syndrome, perfectionism, and the need for community. Max has a PhD in political science from the University of Birmingham. As the owner of the PhD people, he has created an online community platform that offers guidance, mentorship, support and training to students from all around the world.Highlights:1. Imposter syndrome is real. Very, very real (oh, and not just among doc stu...2022-03-0244 minHappy Doc Student PodcastThe Happy Doc Student HandbookSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailWatch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FiIgUi-FU-gSHOW ME SOME LOVE Donate with PayPal (Expand Your Happy!)Donate with VenmoDonate using a credit card Support the showSupport this free content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/supporters/new Get The Happy Doc Student Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578333732Other resources at: ht...2022-02-2305 minHappy Doc Student PodcastAre You HyperCompetent? with Debra Woog, MBASend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailAre you HyperCompetent? Take the assessment here: https://connecttwo.outgrow.us/HCAre you too good at getting things done for your own good? Working harder does not mean working smarter!Do you feel like working so much is getting in your way of experiencing joy? Highlights1. You can never get everything done - staying in a hypercompetent mode will result in you getting less and less...2022-02-1635 minHappy Doc Student PodcastA.C.E. Parenting (& Life!) with Dr. Megan Just-ManciniSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailDr. Megan Just-Mancini shares how we can A.C.E. not just parenting, but navigating the current state of the world.“All behavior is an expression of a need.” Megan is a Registered Psychologist who supports individuals and families affected by mental health-related challenges. She has experience working with diverse groups in the United States and Canada in educational, in-patient, out-patient, and private care settings. Breath Exercise - Find the Gap2022-02-0935 minHappy Doc Student PodcastConflict Resolution with Dr. Jerry FuSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailWatch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3hiqJfL9TwMIn this episode Dr. Jerry Fu shares a 5-step framework for dealing with difficult conversations. Highlights: Avoiding problems do not make them go away.Conflict is difficult for most everyone; having a system in place makes all the difference. Learning to navigate conflicts leads to better, stronger relationships based on truth and honesty. Don’t take criticism from someone you would not take advice...2022-02-0225 minHappy Doc Student PodcastBe the Change with Dr. Angie HolzerSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailDr. Angie Holzer received her EdD in Leadership and Learning with a specialization in Organizational Leadership from Aspen University. In today’s episode, Angie shares her doctoral journey and how it equipped her with the skills she needed to develop WikiCharities as a way to help improve the nonprofit sector by providing a place where charities can connect and work together. HighlightsBefore enrolling in a program - do your researchlook at t...2022-01-2623 minHappy Doc Student PodcastDecision-Making with Madelaine Weiss, LISW, MBA, ECCSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailWatch this podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/V4RQgGXDwcAMadelaine Weiss is a Harvard-trained licensed psychotherapist and board-certified in executive, career, and life coaching. A Mindset Expert, while she was writing her book: “Getting to G.R.E.A.T.: A 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life based on science and stories” she became fascinated in decision-making and how our decisions shape our lives. Highlights:1. Words are powerful! How does your expe...2022-01-1934 minHappy Doc Student PodcastHigher Heights and Deeper Depths with Dr. Chanda Nicole HolseySend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailIn this episode, Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey shares how a devastating life event, combined with a solid education, great mentorship, and a healthy dose of networking formed a non-traditional and incredibly rewarding career. Chanda received her BA in Psychology from SDSU, her MPH from Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, and completed a Doctorate of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has over 26 years of experience in public health program ma...2022-01-1223 minHappy Doc Student PodcastKnow Thyself with Dr. Rosa I. ArriagaSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailRosa I. Arriaga received her PhD in psychology from Harvard University. She currently serves as the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the school of interactive computing at the Georgia Institute of technology. “Those who can teach and those who care become administrators.” “Be true to yourself and nothing in excess”Referenced in this episode:Introduction to User Experience Design by Dr. Rosa I. Arriaga at Coursera.orgA Text Message a Day Keeps...2022-01-0530 minHappy Doc Student PodcastHow to Build a GREAT Network with Dr. Jodie HemerdaSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailSupport is a critical factor for degree completion but a good network can do so much more than just get you to the finish line. In this episode we talk about the power of advocating for yourself, communicating with your network, and the power of conferences. Tips: 1. Take stock of your tribe – who can you rely on for what? Communication is key here. 2. Be tactical.3. Be ok with change.4. Be awa...2021-12-2236 minHappy Doc Student PodcastTo Be or Not To Be with Dr. William NericcioSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailScholarly Writing is a skill that requires practice – this podcast gives you tips and techniques to hone this critically important skill. “The magic of writing is the magic of discovery.”“Writing is intercourse…there's other people involved and there's an intimacy and, a need for connection...”“Writing is communication without you being in the room…it all has to be there on the page.”“Good writing is like good bricklaying. It's a craft. You’ve...2021-12-1534 minHappy Doc Student PodcastIt's a Game Changer! Systematic Note-Taking with Dr. Jen RobinsonSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailToday’s episode focuses on the importance of having a systematic note-taking system. It might sound rudimentary, but it truly is the key to your success. Dr. Jen Robinson received her MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL from Ohio University and her Ph.D. in Education from Washington State University. Can you answer the question: What is your note-taking system? Highlights and Tips· To be successful you need to be a g...2021-12-0830 minHappy Doc Student PodcastDrs. in the House with Drs. Michael Stewart & Kelly Olson StewartSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailBoth Drs. Michael Stewart and Kelly Olson Stewart received their EdDs from Arizona State University. Michael and Kelly got married and started a family and then decided to pursue their doctoral degrees on this episode they share insights about how to not just survive but thrive when there is a doctor in the house!Tips:Communicate!Know when to ask for help – and then be specific about what you need.Know when to give help – and b...2021-12-0140 minHappy Doc Student PodcastThe 3 C's of Navigating a Crisis with Debra Woog, MBASend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailDebra Woog obtained her MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. She is a Crisis Navigation Partner™ with over 30 years of experience as a leadership researcher, executive, and advisor. The Boston Globe profiled Debra for her outstanding abilities to select talented candidates, motivate and develop employees, and resolve conflicts between people as well as between organizations. Her work has been featured in publications like Forbes, Inc. and U.S. News & World Report.What is a...2021-11-2430 minHappy Doc Student PodcastHum with HeatherSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email#54 Play along with me as I share my all-time favorite ventral vagal toning exercise. In just about a minute you will be moved to a state of ease and grace. Get your Happy Doc Student Swag: https://www.bonfire.com/store/happy-doc-student-podcast-swag/SHOW ME SOME LOVE Donate with PayPal (Expand Your Happy!)Donate with VenmoDonate using a credit card 2021-11-1705 minHappy Doc Student PodcastAre We Teaching Students To Be Unhappy? with Dr. Leonard CassutoSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailAre we teaching students to be unhappy? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Leonard Cassuto. He is a professor of English at Fordham University. He writes the graduate advisor column for the Chronicle of Higher Education and has been on the graduate education frontline for years – publishing The Graduate School Mess – What Caused It and How We Can Fix It in 2015 and more recently co-authoring The New PhD: How to Build A Better Gradu...2021-11-1039 minHappy Doc Student PodcastThe 4 H's of Doctoral Success with Dr. Todd FioreSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email***Have an idea for the 5th H? Email me: info@expandyourhappy.com***What does it take to be successful in a doctoral program?Horsepower• Intellectual discipline comes from nature and nurture• Doesn’t mean PhDs are smarter; but they are more educated • If you’ve come this far, you probably have the horsepower, but even the strongest horses need to be broken and trained.Humility 2021-11-0326 minHappy Doc Student PodcastYour Busy Mind & Cold Water Therapy with Michael RovielloSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailWant to THRIVE in uncomfortable situations? The technique discussed in this episode is NOT recommended for pregnant women and people with cardiovascular issues. See your doctor before practicing cold water therapy. On today’s show, I chat with Michael Roviello, cofounder of Optimyze – a human optimization center that combines ancient wisdom with cutting-edge wellness technology to bring you back to your roots. Michael holds master’s degrees in both bus...2021-10-2747 minHappy Doc Student PodcastExpand Time with Apa JapaSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailPractice along with me as I lead you through my favorite meditation/breathwork practice. Get your Happy Doc Student Swag: https://www.bonfire.com/store/happy-doc-student-podcast-swag/SHOW ME SOME LOVE Donate with PayPal (Expand Your Happy!)Donate with VenmoDonate using a credit card Support the showSupport this free content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/supporters/new...2021-10-2005 minHappy Doc Student PodcastThe 4 U's of Great Dissertation Research with Dr. Tim StaffordSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailDr. Tim Stafford holds a PhD in Education/Instructional design for Online Learning and has over 30 years as an educational leader and innovator with an emphasis in leading educational technology and e-learning development teams for blended and asynchronous learning environments, institutional technology rollouts, accreditation, curricula development and development of professional learning environments and infrastructures. In this episode, he shares The 4 U’s of Great Dissertation Research:1) Useful – Would this research...2021-10-1340 minHappy Doc Student PodcastYou're Not Alone with Zachary WesterbeckSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailZach is a mental health advocate, national speaker college success coach, and author of the book: You're Not Alone. His goal is to help students and organizations understand the complexities of depression and anxiety in today's modern world. Through his personal experiences and extensive research, he is able to relate and clearly articulate why now more than ever, it is critical to understand how to manage your mental health.Today's show dives into the topics of...2021-10-0634 minHappy Doc Student PodcastOn Curiosity and Being Human with Dr. Peter WilliamsSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailIf you are feeling stuck in your program, it might be because your curiosity muscle is weak. Ask yourself: Have you stopped asking why?Learn why your curiosity muscle is so important and how to exercise it with Dr. Peter Williams. Peter completed his PhD at Texas A&M in Educational Human Resource Development and was teaching faculty how to teach online before the turn of the century. Currently, he's Associate Professor and Interim As...2021-09-2934 minHappy Doc Student PodcastThe Power of Mind Mapping with Dr. Vern CzelusniakSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailVernon (Vern) Czelusniak has his Ph.D. in Computing Technologies in Education, Nova Southeastern University, and is currently the Program Director for Ed.D. Leadership and Innovation Programs. St. Thomas UniversityHe brings over thirty years of experience developing result-driven curriculum and delivering enthusiastic instruction using different technologies. He continuously seeks new ways to enhance instruction and in this episode, he talks about mind mapping. Mind-mapping is a tool that will help you organize, re...2021-09-2218 minHappy Doc Student PodcastAction Research 101 with Dr. Linnea RademakerSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email“The idea of Action Research is taking action.” Linnea RademakerIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Linnea Rademaker about Action Research. Dr. Rademaker holds a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a professor in the EdD Program in Organizational Leadership at Abilene Christian University. She also serves as the current (2020-2022) chair of the American Educational Research Association Action Research Special Interest Group (AERA AR SIG) and h...2021-09-1525 minHappy Doc Student PodcastChoosing Your Area of Research with Dr. Heather FrederickSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailPicking an area of research for your dissertation or doc project does not need to be overwhelming if you answer three questions and complete a simple exercise. Want to follow along with the worksheet? Get it here: https://www.expandyourhappy.com/opt-in-c22f8874-30c7-4740-90ab-6b3780aff8bbThree QuestionsMy degree program (and if appropriate, specialization) is:Where do I see myself 5-years post-degree? What d...2021-09-0817 min
Cybertraps PodcastCrash and Tell with Heather Staker Cybertraps 73Heather is a researcher and author in the United States who has spent 15 years studying innovation in education and the rise of blended learning as the enabler of student-centered learning. She is the co-author of the Amazon bestseller Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools, as well as The Blended Workbook As the founder of Ready to Blend, Heather leads a team of 150 facilitators in the United States, Middle East, and South America who have been certified to deliver blended-learning workshops to their teachers. Prior to this role, Heather was a senior research fellow for the Clayton C...2021-09-0531 minHappy Doc Student PodcastHow to Get a Job Teaching Online with Dr. Todd FioreSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailWant to teach online? Dr. Todd Fiore, Director of Quality for Graduate Studies at St. Thomas University discusses how to get your foot in the door. Teaching online can be a great way to create a stream of income AND give back to the academic community.Tips:1. It is competitive, so be persistent and stay positive (don’t give up!)2. Don’t be surprised if the institution...2021-09-0120 minHappy Doc Student PodcastTips for Academic Writing with Jeff ZuckermanSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailJeff Zuckerman holds master’s degrees in social work and journalism from the University of Minnesota. He was a social worker, a newspaper reporter and editor, and for many years the director of the writing center at Walden University. He was a reviewer of the APA style manual, 7th edition. Over the past 25 years he has edited more than 1,600 dissertations in the behavioral and social sciences, and he has talked with thousands of doctoral students about writing. Jeff is...2021-08-2531 minHappy Doc Student PodcastMarathon Mindset with Dr. Birgit FisherSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailDr. 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 complex trauma. She is a Clinical Member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) and has been approved by the Sex Offender Management Board as a Clinical Supervisor and Full...2021-08-1827 minHappy Doc Student PodcastHow to Not Ask a Dumb Question with Dr. Heather FrederickSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailAsking 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 doc student). Bonus Tips: When possible, frame it as a yes/no questionUse a spell/grammar checker I use GRAM...2021-08-1111 minHappy Doc Student PodcastSimplify Your Life - Intermittent Fasting with Shana HussinSend 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 unconventional nutritional therapies of intermittent fasting, balancing food intake and eliminating foods that drive obesity her clients are able to attain lasting results. Her book, F...2021-08-0436 minHappy Doc Student PodcastYour Get Out of Jail Free Card with Dr. Chris CappannelliSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailDr. Chris Cappannelli is back (listen to episode 21- Should I pursue a doctoral degree? If you haven’t already!) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8169838Chris Cappannelli is a federal special agent who received his EdD in Leadership and Management from St. Thomas University in 2018. Take-Home Messages:1. Chairs are critically important to the success of any doctoral candidate. You must learn how to communicate effectively with them!2. It is up to you to sh...2021-07-2837 minCybertraps PodcastHow to Teach Cybersecurity with Heather Stratford Cybertraps 61Heather is a thought-leader in the IT Training and Cybersecurity field. Heather keynotes at conferences, universities, and for enterprise clients. Heather regularly speaks about Cybersecurity, Women in Technology, Women and Diversity in Cybersecurity, creating a Cybersecurity Culture, Entrepreneurship, Privacy, and the shifting regulations and how to manage cybersecurity risks. In 2019, Heather won a national year-long fellowship with the Tory Burch Foundation, received a national scholarship from Goldman Sachs to participate in the 10,000 Small Businesses Program, and is a 2019 alumni of the Babson College Entrepreneurship Program. In 2018, Heather received the Women in Business Leadership Award from Whitworth University...2021-07-2236 minHappy Doc Student PodcastThe Paul Shaw Story: From Jazz Musician to PhD (Part 1)Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailAt 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 composition, conducting scholarly research, and teaching. You don't have to be a born-academic to thrive in a doctoral program. What's more important is to...2021-07-2121 minHappy Doc Student PodcastMeal Planning Hacks with Ben MastraccoSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailBen 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 are more likely to eat better (and you need to take care of YOU during this process).Meal planning can be SIMPLE and FUN!T...2021-07-1425 minHappy Doc Student PodcastBest Practices for Students and Chairs with Dr. Eva MikaSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailDr. Eva Mika obtained her PhD in clinical-community psychology from DePaul University Chicago. Tips for studentsCommunication is keyListenTrust Show respectBe candid Be an advocate for yourself – request a 30-minute video call at the beginning of the process and regularly during the processUnderstand that Chairs are busy people; respect their timeDO NOT IGNORE FEEDBACKAsk questions Be ok with rejection (see feedback podcast below)Cool off before communicating something you might regret laterFind support outside your Chair...2021-07-0741 minHappy Doc Student PodcastUse Sound to Sleep and Study Better with Karen NewellSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailKaren 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 demonstrating how to connect to inner guidance, achieve inspiration, improve wellness and develop intuition. She is co-founder of sacred acoustics and coauthor with Evan Alexander III, MD, of Living in a Mindful Universe. 2021-06-3028 minHappy Doc Student PodcastBedtime Stories and a Positive Doctoral Experience with Dr. Corey CarlsonSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailCorey 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.com2. Vocalize your ideas – talk to anyone who will listen. Be cognizant of how much you are talking; don’t burn out your network3. ...2021-06-2226 minHappy Doc Student PodcastRecover from the Post-Dissertation Slump and Other Insights with Dr. Veronika LarovaSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailDr. 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 MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy" Her project resulted in the development of the PACT Model and was recently published in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology: The PACT Model: Improving Outcomes in the T...2021-06-1625 minHappy Doc Student PodcastReality Check: Is a Doc Program for You? with Jamie HillmanSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailJamie 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 officials, and community leaders. In this podcast she considers whether or not to pursue a doctorate. STEP 1: REALITY CHECK #1. Do I have the time? Residential progr...2021-06-0932 minHappy Doc Student PodcastIs the Secret to Writing Well Learning to Fail? with Louie CentanniSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailLearn 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, and as a writer, he has published several short works and essays. When the global pandemics aren't killing everyone's social lives, he to...2021-06-0230 minHappy Doc Student PodcastLeverage Your Librarian (and other time saving tips) with Anna UribeSend 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 research2. Download that resource3. Figure out how you will organize your references: Zotero, Mandalay, Refworks (check to see if your tuition covers citation soft...2021-05-2622 minHappy Doc Student PodcastThe Connection Between Your Posture & Your Success with Moylan Ryan, Rolfer®Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailMoylan RyanSomatic psychotherapist in Europe Rolfing® practitioner (Structural Integration). Learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81n-B1WI3BgCertified posture exercise professional Movement educatorProvider of continuing education with the national certification board of therapeutic massage and bodyworkEmbodiment coach (virtual men's groups)What is posture?Posture is really a representation of how we feel about ourselves. It's a representation of our self-image, our self-worth, our self-esteemIt is not static but...2021-05-1930 min
Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)Cultural History, Heavy Metal, and the Green Bay Packers with Heather MillerShare your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Heather Miller, VP Business Development and Principal Historian with HRA and author, about Cultural History, Heavy Metal, and the Green Bay Packers. Check it out and read her full bio below.Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode Dawson! https://www.dawsonohana.com/ DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian global business enterprise se...2021-05-1447 minHappy Doc Student PodcastNavigating the Path to Doctoral Success with Dr. Lonny NessSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailAs 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 dissertation is both art & scienceDon’t over-complicate thisYou can’t boil the ocean (find the balance between too broad and too...2021-05-1229 minHappy Doc Student PodcastThe Single Most Important Thing with Elizabeth LukacsSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailElizabeth 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 retreats, individual guidance, and online courses that give you access to your authentic, powerful, divine being.There is a lot going...2021-05-0528 minHappy Doc Student PodcastApplied vs. PhD Degrees (what's the difference?) AND Bonus Nuggets of Wisdom with Dr. Rebecca WardlowSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailApplied vs. PhD Degrees and Other Nuggets of WisdomDr. 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 then completed her doctorate and is now mentoring graduate students through the doctoral process. Applied vs. PhD2021-04-2831 minHappy Doc Student PodcastFrustrated? Tired? Confused? A (Good) Dissertation Coach Can Help! with Dr. Helen MontgomerySend 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 dissertation chair, methodologies, and administrator in graduate programs. After years of witnessing doctoral learners who were frustrated, lost, or felt hopeless, she identified a need to offer dissertation students a...2021-04-2129 minHappy Doc Student PodcastLaugh to Feel Good with Christine AlexanderSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailHumor 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 Alexander is a founding member of Florida Studio Theaters Improv Troupe, and h...2021-04-1424 minHappy Doc Student PodcastThe Doctoral Journey: Building a Community of SupportSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailWith all members in your community:Be mindful about who you can trustBe proactiveCommunicate (be clear, be candid)FacultyChair – 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 them. Academic Advisors - Their role is to navigate you to graduation. Ask questions and be sure to answer their calls...2021-04-0715 minHappy Doc Student PodcastShould I Pursue a Doctoral Degree? with Dr. Chris CappannelliSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailChris 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 Treasury, US Customs and Homeland Security Investigations. To date, he has handled over 100 criminal cases, including narcotics enforcement, financial crimes, terrorism, and human rights and war crimes.Dr. Cappannelli has...2021-03-3137 minHappy Doc Student PodcastSingle-Parenting, Self-Care, & Learning to say "No" with Dr. Gail BrindellSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailGail 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 professional, and a Certified Associative Awareness Technique practitioner. With over 35 years in the health and fitness industry in a variety of settings, her passion is helping others reconnect their...2021-03-2429 minHappy Doc Student PodcastFrom GED to PhD: Reaching Higher with Dr. Vernon CzelusniakSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailDr. 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 1994 after 20 years of service, he got the “bug” to return to school and completed is Ph.D. in Computing Technology in Ed...2021-03-1731 minHappy Doc Student PodcastHow to Feel Good About Feedback with Dr. Kelly StewartSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailAsk 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 does not train us to revise the same work over and over, so we take f...2021-03-1037 minHappy Doc Student PodcastThe Good Goodbye: How to End Your Doctoral Journey with Grace & Ease, with Dr. Gladys AtoSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailGladys 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. Recognized as a Latina leader by Hispanic Executive magazine and winner of the Women Worth Watching in Education award, Dr. Ato is featured in BBC WorkLife, Forbes, TEDx Lincoln Square, NB...2021-03-0329 minHappy Doc Student PodcastWhy Reason and Logic will Only Get You So Far with Anna Yusim, MDSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailFeel like the world is trying to take you down? Understand why AND what to do about it.Dr. Anna Yusim is a Stanford- and Yale-educated, Board Certified Psychiatrist with a private practice and serves on the clinical faculty at Yale Medical school. She is presently starting a Spirituality and Mental Health Center at Yale and making a feature-length documentary on the interface of mental health and spirituality. Is it possible that your Doctoral J...2021-02-2432 minHappy Doc Student PodcastGetting Published with Dr. JulesSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailDr. Julie D. Conzelmann (Dr. Jules) earned her doctorate in management at the University of Phoenix and her Copyeditor's Certification from U.C. San Diego. She is a faculty member at the Jack Welch Management Institute, the CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Scholar Chatter LLC; and CEO and Copyeditor at Superior Editing Services. Dr. Jules is an accomplished, inspirational, and empowering entrepreneur, business leader, copyeditor, mentor, teacher, public speaker, journal reviewer, and author....2021-02-1719 minHappy Doc Student PodcastThe Best Dissertation is a DONE Dissertation with Dr. Melanie ShawSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email#14 The Best Dissertation is a DONE Dissertation with Dr. Melanie ShawDr. Melanie Shaw has her PhD in Education and has spent two decades teaching and serving as an administrator in online higher education settings. She is known for getting students who are stuck at the dissertation writing stage unstuck.NEWSFLASH: The BEST dissertation is a FINISHED dissertation. Focus on creating a concise and straightforward research study that demonstrates you...2021-02-1029 minHappy Doc Student PodcastIs Meditation a Waste of Time? with davidjiSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailThis podcast was recorded as a YOUTUBE and you can view the unedited interview here: https://youtu.be/9ssJbh7ibRg davidji is a globally recognized mind, body, health & wellness expert, mindful performance trainer, meditation teacher, and author. As the most prolific creator of guided meditations in the world, his work has touched literally millions of people's lives. Is meditation a waste of time?We've been trained fr...2021-02-0323 minHappy Doc Student PodcastEasy Breath Meditation with davidjiSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailIn this episode I continue my captivaating conversation with davidji.davidji:· Had a 20-year career in business, finance, and mergers and acquisitions lead him to a state where he felt like he was sleepwalking through life (sound familiar?)· Apprenticed for a decade under Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon, serving as the Chopra Center COO, Lead Educator and then as the first Dean of Chopra Center University· Trained more than 300,000 people to me...2021-02-0324 minHappy Doc Student PodcastWhy You Need an Editor and How to Find a Good One! with Dr. JulesSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailDr. Jules (Julie Conzelmann) educates us on the value of an editor and how to find a good one!Some Universities have policies and/or guidelines related to hiring outside help. Please refer to these documents and consider discussing this choice with your Chair.Academic writing at the doctoral level is a different “style” of writing and most struggle with this. A good editor will save you:Time (the clock is ticki...2021-01-2724 minHappy Doc Student PodcastABD, Limiting Beliefs and Giants with Dr. Scott BurrusSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailDr. Scott Burrus was All-But-Dissertation (ABD) for almost a decade! He is now a Provost and Chief Academic Officer. In this episode, he talks about limiting beliefs, how to identify them, and then change them into a belief system using four steps that will get you unstuck.Are YOU what is standing in your way? With just small pivots the Universe will respond.Beliefs might be:· I don’t have time· ...2021-01-2420 minHappy Doc Student PodcastThe Dissertation Shift with Dr. Todd FioreSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailEstimates are that 50% of those who start a doctoral program do not finish and most of those who “stop out” do so at the dissertation writing stage. Dr. Todd Fiore, Director of Quality for Graduate Studies discusses the “shift” from course work to ABD (all but dissertation). Why is independent research so hard? Why aren’t students prepared?There is an expectation that students know what to do, but they don’t. Self-doubt is...2021-01-2021 minHappy Doc Student PodcastThe Magic of Mushrooms with Danielle Ryan BroidaSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailIn this episode, we discuss the importance of recognizing chronic stress in the doctoral journey and how to use functional mushrooms to support your stress response and bring the body back into balance so it can heal itself.My guest is Danielle Ryan Broida is a Registered Herbalist (RH) of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG) and certified holistic nutritionist. Dianelle has found her calling as an Instructor of Mycology at Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, and N...2021-01-1727 minHappy Doc Student PodcastWhen You Want to Quit with Dr. Jodie HemerdaSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailNo family time? Missing out on social events? Is leisure a joke? Are you feeling resentful that others have joy in their lives? Is this situation leaving you cranky and ready to throw in the towel?In this episode, Jodie Hemerda shares her story. She had a proposal and was in a wonderful nurturing space but was ready to throw in the towel…can you relate?How to crawl out of the hole?...2021-01-1326 minHappy Doc Student PodcastThe Myth of Time Management with author Mark WoodsSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email#6 The Myth of Time Management with Mark WoodsIn this episode, I speak with Mark Woods, the author of Attack Your Day Before It Attacks You. We don’t manage time. We execute activities. Stop focusing on managing time and get conscious about the types of activities you want to execute. The skills Mark teaches are skills that will help not only doctoral students but anyone working from home with others or wor...2021-01-1029 minHappy Doc Student PodcastThe Masterminds Behind DOC101Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailDrs. Linnea Rademaker, J. Scott Shelf, and Peter Williams discuss their podcast: DOC101 - a podcast for doctoral students and those who love them!Ideas covered:· The motivation behind the DOC101 podcast - discussing the hidden curriculum and providing a mechanism for vicarious learning · Why talking about the experience (which, yes, may include multiple types of abuses) normalizes it, creating the opportunity to find joy in the process· De-mythologizi...2021-01-0627 minHappy Doc Student PodcastManifest Your Heart's Desire with Maureen St. GermainSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailNote: This interview was a bit over 40 minutes long and will be released in all its glory as a YouTube in early 2021. Please check my website for updates on the release of the Happy Doc Student YouTube channel: www.expandyourhappy.comBooks mentioned (authored by Maureen St. Germain):Be the Genie Flower of Life (will be re-released in April 2021)Opening the Akashic RecordsMaureen’s website: www.MaureenStGermain.com...2020-12-3031 minHappy Doc Student PodcastUnleash Your Genius! The Secret of Self-CareSend us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an emailIn this show:1. Why self-care is so important 2. A new definition of self-care3. Why I believe most don’t have a daily practice (and it’s probably not what you think!)4. Three traits of a successful practice Stress negatively impacts your body and your mind. If you’re stressed, you don’t think clearly. Self-care practices are related to less stress and a calm and clear mind (read: Better disse...2020-12-2323 min