Best Dr. Yoah Sui Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 18 - Confessions of a Graduating Graduate Student 26:12

2y ago26:12

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The dreaded thesis defense. While there are arguably harder things that you have to complete as a graduate student, there are few things more important than a successful thesis defense. Ironically, for how transparent the scientific and research process is aimed to be, the defense process itself can hold somewhat of a mythical value in its obscurit…

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Sunday Service Episode 4 - The Value of Academic Labour 23:53

2+ y ago23:53

23:53

In this Sunday Service, Anna and I rant about the perplexity of an unpaid assistant adjunct professor position and what different forms of academic labour are valued at. Please leave us a review on whichever platform you listen to, follow us on twitter @gradconfessing, and if you have a confession you'd like to share, you can use this anonymous lin…

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Episode 17 - Confessions of a Grad Student with Imposter Syndrome 31:40

2+ y ago31:40

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Feeling like a fraud or imposter while in graduate school is so common, it may very well just be a rite of passage. But feeling imposter syndrome does not take away from your value as a graduate student nor the work and training you are doing. Our feelings may be real, but they do not reflect reality. In this episode, Anna and I chat about the stor…

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Sunday Service Livestream Episode 3 - Expertise and Legitimacy 38:41

2+ y ago38:41

38:41

In this Twitch livestream, Anna and I rant about the issues surrounding credibility and establishing legitimacy with titles in Academia. Catch our Sunday Service livestream every other Sunday at twitch.tv/gradschoolconfessional or anytime on YouTube, and follow us on Twitter @gradconfessing.

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Episode 16 - Confessions of a Hopeless Romantic Grad Student 27:12

2+ y ago27:12

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Dating and romantic relationships are undoubtedly important. But when combined with the stress and demands of grad school, a partner can be both a welcome blessing of relief and a curse of interpersonal conflict. Combined with a global pandemic, and you would be hard-pressed to want to date at all. In this episode, Anna and I chat about the stories…

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Sunday Service Livestream Episode 2 - The Quantified Academic 48:19

2+ y ago48:19

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In this Twitch livestream, Anna and I rant about the overreliance on metrics and quantifiability of academics and how these undermine the development of both good science and good scientists. Catch our Sunday Service livestream every other Sunday at twitch.tv/gradschoolconfessional or anytime on YouTube, and follow us on Twitter @gradconfessing.…

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Episode 15 - Confessions of a Grad Student with Thesis Troubles 31:48

2+ y ago31:48

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The thesis is an essential part of graduate school. The culmination of the training, the research expertise, and the skills acquired, the thesis can be a daunting task, made all the more difficult with unexpected roadblocks to projects and poor feedback. In this episode, Anna and I chat about the stories of grad students who saw barriers and unfore…

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Sunday Service Livestream Episode 1 - Open Access Publishing 53:33

2+ y ago53:33

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In our first Twitch livestream, Anna and I rant about the caveats and idealisms of Open Access Publishing in Academia. Catch our Sunday Service livestream every other Sunday at twitch.tv/gradschoolconfessional or anytime on YouTube, and follow us on Twitter @gradconfessing.

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Episode 14 - Confessions of a European Grad Student 53:35

2+ y ago53:35

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Much like one of those disorienting-circus-funhouse-mirror places, there is no single image of what the PhD experience will look like. Often, these differences are greatest when comparing between countries, as expectations, funding, loans, exams, and job prospects can vary dramatically. In this season finale episode, Anna and I, along with our gues…

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Episode 13 - Confessions of a New Parent Grad Student 50:32

2+ y ago50:32

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On its own, becoming a parent is an incredibly stressful and life-altering experience. Combined with the, often, incredibly stressful and life-altering experience of grad school, and it does truly feel like a miracle that anyone makes it out on the other side, alive and defended. That said, few can argue the fulfillment and accomplishment that come…

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Episode 12 - More Confessions of a Grad Student with Supervisor Struggles 29:53

2+ y ago29:53

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Supervisors will make or break a grad school experience. Being able to draw on their knowledge, resources, and network can be crucial for any young scholar – but equally so can the abuse of power, neglect, and lack of integrity make any grad school experience a nightmare. In this episode, Anna and I discuss more confessions of grad students whose s…

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Episode 11 - Confessions of a Second-Gen Grad Student 43:49

2+ y ago43:49

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Second-generation academics are offered the unique perspective of the scholarly route from a young age. Often times, this leads to advantages in the form of networking, experience, and advice; but can also present unique challenges and interpersonal conflicts with parents. In this episode, Anna and I discuss with Michaela Khan, the confessions of s…

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Episode 10 - Confessions of a First-Gen Grad Student 47:22

2+ y ago47:22

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First generation academics are a lot of things: sometimes immigrants, sometimes underprivileged, sometimes lucky. But all first-gen academics share a common thread – they are the first in their family to glimpse and experience the culture of academia and the vast environment of knowledge and privilege that comes with it. In this episode, Anna and I…

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Episode 9 - Confessions of a Grad Student Who Wanted to Make an Impact 30:21

2+ y ago30:21

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While this may be hard to believe, as it turns out, getting a masters or PhD in itself is…not that impactful. I mean, don’t get me wrong, it’s no doubt important to us as students. But it can be very hard to see this impact translate to the real world. It’s not necessarily our fault though; the academic system does not encourage this definition of …

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Episode 8 - Confessions of a Grad Student Who Misunderstood the Instructions 26:18

2+ y ago26:18

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This one time, when I was in Grade 2, we were given a quiz. On the surface, this quiz seemed really easy (if not, sort of long), but we were told that the first thing we should do is read all the instructions. Being the rambunctious boy I was, I did not. Had I read the instructions all the way through, I would have realized that the last question s…

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Grad Spook Confessional - Monsters of Grad School 24:27

2+ y ago24:27

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Ghouls, goblins, graduate supervisors. You need look no further than your very own graduate department to find an assortment of monsters. In this final spooky special episode, Anna and I discuss the confessions of grad students who reminisce about their own close encounters with monsters, including bloodsuckers, night watchers, and middle-aged sire…

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Bite-Size Confessional - Don't Be Late for School Again 11:44

2+ y ago11:44

11:44

In life, we often have pivotal moments. Moments that shape us, what we believe, and how we act, for the rest of our lives. Many times this is the result of a challenging but rewarding experience. Sometimes, it's because you're late again, and someone yells at you. This is the latter. In this (potentially) final bite-size confessional, Anna and I ch…

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Grad Spook Confessional - Publishing Horror Stories 25:16

2+ y ago25:16

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Ah, the academic publishing process. A veritable forum of equity, inclusivity, and fairness. I’m just kidding, academic publishing is an absolute circus. In this spooky special episode, Anna and I discuss the confessions of grad students who recount their publishing horror stories related to authorship struggles, desk rejections, and peer reviewer …

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Bite Size Confessional - All Nice Boys Should Carry Knives 10:47

2+ y ago10:47

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Grad school is many things. Difficult. Rewarding. Educational. Dangerous? In this bite-size confessional, Anna and I chat about a grad student who was asked a sinister sounding question by a participant while recruiting for their study. If you have a confession you'd like to share, you can use this anonymous link (https://forms.gle/jfGHFwDfSZ67ce7r…

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Grad Spook Confessional - Cursed Grad School 21:49

2+ y ago21:49

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Malfunctioning equipment. Endless paperwork quests. Constant meetings but nothing gets done. All prime examples of curses. In this spooky special episode, Anna and I discuss the confessions of grad students who were cursed with aimless approval paperwork, glitching ethics applications, and the dreaded screen of death.If you have a confession you'd …

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Bite-Size Confessional - The Thanksgiving Paper 10:29

2+ y ago10:29

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Ah, Thanksgiving. A time to reflect. A time to be grateful. A time to…stress-write your first graduate paper. In this bite-size confessional, Anna and I chat about a grad student whose turkey got cooked after they left their research paper to the last minute. If you have a confession you'd like to share, you can use this anonymous link (https://for…

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Grad Spook Confessional - Roommates From Hell 40:43

3y ago40:43

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Roommates. Sometimes friends, sometimes strangers, always a nightmare. In this spooky special episode, Anna and I - along with our very first guest host, Anisa Morava - discuss the confessions of grad students who realized the harsh realities of living with friends who acted like monsters, were scared to death with frighteningly high utility bills,…

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Bite-Size Confessional - No Talk-ee Before Coffee 10:24

3y ago10:24

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You know the type: narcissistic, egotistical, petty, and easily slighted; unfortunately, not the greatest type of person to have as your supervisor. In this bite-size confessional, Anna and I chat about a grad student whose supervisor's ego puts strain on their relationship and discuss the ego and power imbalances in student-supervisor relationship…

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Episode 7 - Confessions of a Grad Student with a Work-Life Balance 23:50

3y ago23:50

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Believe it or not, there is more to life than just grad school. Extra-curricular activities, student committees, sports and recreation, and creative passions are only a few of the incredibly important things that can help broaden our horizons and keep us motivated (and sane) during graduate school. In this episode, Anna and I discuss the confession…

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Bite-Size Confessional - The Drill Sergeant 10:11

3y ago10:11

10:11

Yelling. Improv. Jumping jacks. Not what you'd expect to find in your typical graduate stats class - or at least, not to anyone listening in. In this bite-size confessional, Anna and I chat about a grad student whose stats professor's quick wit landed him a concerned look from some passing students.This is the last week to support our podcast and e…

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Episode 6 - Confessions of a Grad Student with the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Project 22:39

3y ago22:39

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Ever have a project that didn't quite go as you expect? Yeah, us too. Practically the only guarantee in research is that if something can go wrong...something will go wrong. In this episode, Anna and I discuss the confessions of grad students who were involved in projects that seemed to be riddled with roadblocks, barred with ethical issues, and in…

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Bite-Size Confessional - Parental Advisory: Explicit Lyrics 9:44

3y ago9:44

9:44

WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE. Preparing for a presentation can be stressful. Presenting as part of a competition is stressful too. Having your presentation changed right before you go out is even more stressful. Realizing you forgot your memorized speech right in the middle? Only one word really sums that up. In this bite-size confessional, Anna and …

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Episode 5 - Confessions of a Grad Student Teaching Assistant 20:34

3y ago20:34

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Teaching assistants: they mark, they proctor, they email, they cry, they organize, they teach, they cry, they get yelled at, and they cry. In this grad school confessional, Anna and I discuss the confessions of current and former grad student TAs who overestimated their confidence in a topic, resisted coercion for marks, and fielded some awkward ad…

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Bite-Size Confessional - Spit It Out 9:45

3y ago9:45

9:45

Ever have the jitters or nerves before giving a lecture? Even if you stumble on a few words, you probably won't have something like this confession happen to you - especially after hearing it. In this bite-size confessional, Anna and I discuss the story of a former grad student who probably wishes they'd "spit it out" before lecturing. Support our …

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Episode 4 - Confessions of a Grad Student with Supervisor Struggles 23:06

3y ago23:06

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In this episode, Anna and I discuss academic supervisor struggles in grad school and share the confessions of grad students who have trouble with their supervisor's name, have "worked" alongside tyrannical supervisors, and have thoughts on the traits of the ideal supervisor. Support our podcast and enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card! You can ente…

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Bite-Size Confessional - The Underwear Crusader 9:53

3y ago9:53

9:53

In this bite-size confessional, Anna and I discuss the confession of a grad student whose miscommunication with a participant leads to a bit of a wardrobe malfunction.If you have a confession you'd like to share, you can use this anonymous link (https://forms.gle/jfGHFwDfSZ67ce7r8) or email us at thegradschoolconfessional@gmail.com.…

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Episode 3 - Confessions of a Broke Grad Student 22:17

3y ago22:17

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In this episode, Anna and I discuss money (or the lack thereof) in grad school and share the confessions of grad students who put off dental emergencies, have to work three jobs to make ends meet, and are fed up with the university business model. If you have a confession you'd like to share, you can use this anonymous link (https://forms.gle/jfGHF…

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Episode 2 - Confessions of a Stressed Grad Student 22:15

3y ago22:15

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In this episode, Anna and I discuss stress in grad school and share the confessions of grad students stressed over juggling parenthood, dealing with substance abuse, and feeling isolated. If you have a confession you'd like to share, you can use this anonymous link (https://forms.gle/jfGHFwDfSZ67ce7r8) or email us at thegradschoolconfessional@gmail…

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Episode 1 - Confessions of a New Grad Student 20:25

3y ago20:25

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In this episode, Anna and I share some new grad student confessions about ethics applications woes, being in the wrong place at the right time, and supervisor struggles. If you have a confession you'd like to share, you can use this anonymous link (https://forms.gle/jfGHFwDfSZ67ce7r8) or email us at thegradschoolconfessional@gmail.com.…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Dr. Yoah Sui Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Grad School Confessional

Dr. Yoah Sui

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Episode 18 - Confessions of a Graduating Graduate Student 26:12

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Sunday Service Episode 4 - The Value of Academic Labour 23:53

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Episode 17 - Confessions of a Grad Student with Imposter Syndrome 31:40

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Sunday Service Livestream Episode 3 - Expertise and Legitimacy 38:41

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Episode 16 - Confessions of a Hopeless Romantic Grad Student 27:12

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Sunday Service Livestream Episode 2 - The Quantified Academic 48:19

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Episode 15 - Confessions of a Grad Student with Thesis Troubles 31:48

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Sunday Service Livestream Episode 1 - Open Access Publishing 53:33

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Episode 14 - Confessions of a European Grad Student 53:35

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Episode 13 - Confessions of a New Parent Grad Student 50:32

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Episode 12 - More Confessions of a Grad Student with Supervisor Struggles 29:53

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Episode 11 - Confessions of a Second-Gen Grad Student 43:49

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Episode 10 - Confessions of a First-Gen Grad Student 47:22

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Episode 9 - Confessions of a Grad Student Who Wanted to Make an Impact 30:21

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Episode 8 - Confessions of a Grad Student Who Misunderstood the Instructions 26:18

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Grad Spook Confessional - Monsters of Grad School 24:27

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Bite-Size Confessional - Don't Be Late for School Again 11:44

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Grad Spook Confessional - Publishing Horror Stories 25:16

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Bite Size Confessional - All Nice Boys Should Carry Knives 10:47

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Grad Spook Confessional - Cursed Grad School 21:49

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Bite-Size Confessional - The Thanksgiving Paper 10:29

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Grad Spook Confessional - Roommates From Hell 40:43

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Bite-Size Confessional - No Talk-ee Before Coffee 10:24

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Episode 7 - Confessions of a Grad Student with a Work-Life Balance 23:50

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Bite-Size Confessional - The Drill Sergeant 10:11

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Episode 6 - Confessions of a Grad Student with the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Project 22:39

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Bite-Size Confessional - Parental Advisory: Explicit Lyrics 9:44

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Episode 5 - Confessions of a Grad Student Teaching Assistant 20:34

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Bite-Size Confessional - Spit It Out 9:45

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Episode 4 - Confessions of a Grad Student with Supervisor Struggles 23:06

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Bite-Size Confessional - The Underwear Crusader 9:53

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Episode 3 - Confessions of a Broke Grad Student 22:17

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Episode 2 - Confessions of a Stressed Grad Student 22:15

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Episode 1 - Confessions of a New Grad Student 20:25

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