Best LifeAsItIs Podcasts (2024)

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Late-Night Interview: Natalie Jarvis: Business Management in Diversity and Volunteering in the UK, Disability Pride, PhD and motherhood and more... 1:31:34

15d ago1:31:34

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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! Natalie Jarvis is a PhD candidate from Swansea University, researching the UK workforce within the volunteering and disability sectors. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! To know more about her research, check out her LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-louise-jarvis-/…

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Late-Night Interview: Carys Hughes, Henry Bohun, Maria Lord, Troy Wilkinson: Persian, Hellenistic and Roman Empires, Alexander the Great and more... 3:10:26

1M ago3:10:26

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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! PhD Lounge is back with another late-night interview! Carys Hughes is a PhD student from Swansea University, researching soft power within the Achaemenid and Seleucid royal courts. Maria Lord, Henry Bohun and Troy Wilkinson are three PhD candidates from University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) …

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Solo Session: PhD Iceberg Explained: Social Media Enculturation: Selling Yourself as a PhD Student! 49:05

8M ago49:05

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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! This session of the PhD Iceberg Explained Series is about the use of social media and in what ways you can sell yourself as a PhD student/candidate. Enculturation is a characteristic of social media which I describe some of its aspects that are popular in PhD education. Those being #s, university bran…

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Late-Night Interview: Allen Roda and Lauren Saunders, PhDs: PhDone, Dissertation Editor, PhD stories and more... 1:25:57

11M ago1:25:57

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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! Allen Roda and Lauren Saunders, PhDs, are the authors of PhDone, A Professional Dissertation Editor’s Guide to Writing Your Doctoral Thesis and Earning Your PhD. PhDone is a resourceful book for anyone who is applying for a PhD and who is already a PhD candidate. Book release date: 8th of August. Alle…

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Late-Night Interview: Gabriela Radulescu: SETI development during the Soviet Union, USSR vs USA influence in SETI, What is PhD for you and more… 1:24:24

1y ago1:24:24

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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! The second anniversary of the PhD Lounge proudly presents another late-night interview with a new PhD student guest! Gabriela Radulescu is a third year PhD student in History and Anthropology of Science at the Technical University in Berlin, whose research is about the history of SETI, Search for Extr…

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Solo Session: PhD Iceberg Explained: The Challenges of the First PhD Draft! 30:33

1y ago30:33

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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! This session of the PhD Iceberg Explained series entails the overall challenges of the first PhD draft, where I share some thoughts about what to consider to present your first written draft to your supervisor. Writing the first draft is not easy and it can be time consuming and overwhelming to leave …

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Solo Session: PhD Iceberg Explained: Research Proposal: The Growing Seed for the PhD Student/Supervisor Relationship! 35:53

1+ y ago35:53

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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! Happy Easter and Spring Break! New session in the PhD Lounge Podcast! This is the second episode of the PhD Iceberg Explained Series, where I talk about the research proposal, the first step to apply for your PhD, and what it entails. However, I narrate it from the perspective of the supervisor and ho…

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Late-Night Interview: Louisa Hardwick: VR for Disabled People, Positives and Negatives of VR in Disability, You Are the Zoo Keeper of your PhD, and More... 1:01:57

1+ y ago1:01:57

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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! Happy new year 2023, and I kickoff PhD Lounge into the new year with a Late-Night Interview! Louisa Hardwick is a PhD student based at Swansea University in Tourism within a Business Management context, researching Virtual Reality (VR) for people with limited physical mobility. Louisa's passion for tr…

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Pursuing Your Passion In Life With Special Guest Ken L. Polk 1:06:57

1+ y ago1:06:57

1:06:57

The Importance of Pursuing your Passion with Ken L Polk Are you pursuing your passion in life? Meet Ken L Polk. One of the people who pursue their passions with all they are. Ken is a husband, father, a preacher, teacher, chef, a caterer, counselor, and culinary chef. Ken grew up in Chicago. From childhood, he was always involved in the kitchen. He…

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Free to Be Me with Special Guest Candace Meredith 1:05:54

1+ y ago1:05:54

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Free To Be Me with special guest Candace Meredith Today’s episode is exceptional. We are speaking to a guest whose career journey sounds like a story from a novel or a movie on Netflix or Hulu. Please allow us the opportunity to introduce you to Candace Meredith - a true POLYMATH. In this episode, you will learn how Candace carved out a way in this…

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Finding Your Sweet Spot with Guest Patrick Sutton 58:06

1+ y ago58:06

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Finding Your Sweet Spot with Patrick Sutton Have you found your sweet spot yet? Patrick Sutton has found his sweet spot and he joins us on the show to share his journey to finding his sweet spot. From a tender age, Patrick knew the screens were meant for him. He even made it to the movie ‘A Time to Kill.’ It was such a moment for him, but he never …

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Solo Session: The PhD Iceberg Explained: Decision to go for a PhD, what to ponder? 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! The PhD Lounge Podcast is back, and with a new session series! While I am still tremendously busy in researching and writing my PhD thesis, as well as trying to submit abstracts to participate into conferences, I am still emerged into the PhD Lounge Podcast to create new content around PhD and seeking…

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Evolution of an Esquire - with special quest Natasha L. Robinson, Esq. 1:12:20

2y ago1:12:20

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Are you a law lover? If yes, you are in for a sweet treat! Today we have Natasha L. Robinson, Esq joining us on the show. She is a retired attorney who is passionate about the law, practicing it, and teaching it to others. She is committed to championing the criminal justice system’s legal rights. Also, she is dedicated to teaching and exposing our…

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Running for my life..A Marathon to find me - with special guest Stephanie McSwine 57:26

2y ago57:26

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Running for my life..A Marathon to find me - with special guest Stephanie McSwine. Have you ever committed to everyone else besides yourself? Chances are you have especially if you are a mother. Mothers tend to be the worst culprits when it comes to taking care of others and forgetting themselves. Stephanie McSwine was a stay-at-home mom, and she h…

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"Up in Smoke" with Special guest Joffrey Holloway 41:49

2y ago41:49

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In this episode of The Shift and Pivot Podcast - Erika welcomes guest Joffrey Holloway to share his story about life - and how it has steered him down paths he never thought he would journey. His humble roots are firmly connected to Mississippi and the South in general, but life also had plans for him that took him away from the comfort of his mode…

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"Living in America" with special guest Nomtha Makhosana 1:05:50

2y ago1:05:50

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This week's episode of the Shift and Pivot Podcast - Elliot and Erika interviews Nomtha Makhosana. Nomtha shares with us several critical life events that shaped the most instrumental shifts and pivots of her life, the secrets to her happy life, and most importantly, the unbeatable power of perseverance, which she holds on to even today. Nomtha als…

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"Coming of Age" with special guest AL Williams 1:00:03

2y ago1:00:03

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Growing up is never easy…trying to navigate from being a boy to a man is an epic feat. Closing the chapter of childhood and embarking on the next stage of life as an adult comes with many physical, mental, and emotional challenges. In today’s episode, Erika and Elliot interview Al Williams, whose own unbelievable shift and pivot led him from a life…

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"A Dream Deferred" with special guest Marta Gwyn 1:03:14

2y ago1:03:14

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Many of us have heard the saying "A Dream Deferred" (if you haven't, please pause this Podcast and go check out Langston Huges' powerful poem entitled "Harlem.") and we take that to mean dreams that go unmet, unbaked, unactualized - but what if that dream was not deferred but detoured? What if you had an epiphany and realized that your visions, pla…

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"Love under new management" with special guest Lauren A. Morgan 49:04

2y ago49:04

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Lauren A. Morgan has accomplished a lot in life; she is an entrepreneur, author, and attorney. In addition, she has a solid spiritual foundation and an insatiable desire to travel and experience the world. But one key component was still missing from her life – LOVE, after several dating mistakes, misjudgments, and some heartache. Finally, Lauren r…

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"I AM" with special guest Tasha Edwards 1:17:50

2y ago1:17:50

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Today's episode of the Shift and Pivot podcast with Tasha Edwards will teach you how to look for opportunities in trying times. Her story is a testament to overcoming obstacles, leaning into your passion, and making your way no matter the circumstance. From being bullied at school to getting married and pregnant at college, fighting financially for…

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Late-Night Interview: John Rogers: Psamtik I, Saite Renaissance, Egyptian Women, Experience and Advice in studying a PhD and More… 1:59:18

2y ago1:59:18

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Send us a Text Message. Become a Guest on PhD Lounge!: https://podmatch.com/signup/phdlounge-podcast Donations: Podfan: https://pod.fan/phdlounge-podcast Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phdlounge Socials: Facebook: @phdpodlounge; Instagram:@phdlmf; Twitter: @phdloungecast Website is due in maintenance Business inquiries email: luisphd…

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Late Night-Interview: Freja Petrie: Head Impacts and Concussions in Women's Elite Rugby, Neck Strengthening Exercises, PhD Challenges and More… 51:51

2y ago51:51

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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! PhD Lounge Late-Night Interviews are back! 1st year PhD student at Swansea University, Freja Petrie shares her passion for Rugby and what led her to pursue this sport through the PhD study of Head Impacts and Concussions in Women's elite rugby. While she investigates this issue, she uses neck strength…

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"He Aint Heavy, He's My Brother" with special guest Jarred Denzel 43:14

2+ y ago43:14

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In today's episode, Erika and Elliot welcome Jarred Denzel, a man on a mission to speak up and speak out to break the stigma society has around depression and other mental health issues. With his upbeat personality, passionate energy, and comedic style punchlines and jokes, one cannot resist engaging with Jarred Denzel. But he will quickly inform y…

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“J'ai Deux Amours” with special guest Dawn M. Belisle 43:58

2+ y ago43:58

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For this episode of the Shift and Pivot Podcast, we take it overseas to Europe off the coast of France. Elliot and Erica share the microphone and speak with the multitalented, accomplished, and outspoken Dawn Belisle. Dawn captivates us as she describes the many Shifts and Pivots her personal and professional life has delivered. As she identifies i…

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Solo Session: Dissecting Ph.D.: The Origins of the Ph.D. Dissertation 32:49

2+ y ago32:49

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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! This first session of 2022 covers a time travel to the origins of the Ph.D. dissertation where it emerged from a discussion of ideas between students to be presented at oral presentations in universities before a panel of professors who were the presiders and promoters of oral ceremonies during the 16…

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"A Brand-New Day" 57:16

2+ y ago57:16

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Ever think about the fantasy of packing your bags and leaving behind everything, to move across the world and live in a new foreign country. The excitement of surrounding yourself with something different and exciting. All while you leave your former life, your comfort, challenges, stress, and struggles behind. In this week’s Shift and Pivot Podcas…

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"Trust Your Gut Feeling" 56:28

2+ y ago56:28

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We all have five senses (taste, smell, touch, hearing and vision) that are used constantly in our lives; but what about that sixth sense….You know the sense of intuition or as it is commonly referred to our “Gut Feeling”. This week’s episode we speak with Kalato Holts and she shares with us her life story of lost, fear, determination and her abilit…

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"The Renaissance Man" 45:39

2+ y ago45:39

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For this Shift and Pivot Podcast episode, Erika and Elliot share the microphone with guest Terrance “Terry” Bates. Terry shares how LIFE has made him take several Shifts and Pivots in love and relationships, career, and family. Terry’s story is fascinating, to say the least – from growing up in Europe as an African American child – to his time as a…

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"A Woman's Gold" 44:57

2+ y ago44:57

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An inspiring new episode of the Shift and Pivot Podcast – your hosts Elliot and Erika welcomes guest Davida Selby into the studio. Davida shares with us her bold-audacious life story of failure, self-reflection and soul searching that led her to tap into the resiliency and strength she needed to grow. Betting on oneself and “figuring it out” was th…

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Reinforce U Explores Gratitude, Hope, and Transcendence with Rev. Mike Wilkinson 1:01:42

2+ y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Hello and welcome to reinforce U, this is Coach D your health and wellness guide to help you along with your mental, physical, and spiritual journey of life. Each of us must find and choose the right course to reach our ultimate destination. As a health and wellness coach and educator, I offer up as many science-based and backed skills exposure, al…

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Solo Session: Reflexions, Thoughts about my PhD project. Podcast Experience and Ideas for 2022 23:36

2+ y ago23:36

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Send us a Text Message. Hello Students and Graduates! This session is about my experience during my PhD project in Ancient History and Classics at Swansea University and as a beginner podcaster and founder of PhD Lounge. This session covers an overview of during the half of my first year as a PhD student since I started it on the 1st of July from m…

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Explore the Virtue of Transcendence and it Character Strengths 34:25

2+ y ago34:25

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Many have this need or desire, a longing to be part of something bigger than themselves. The science of happiness or the field of positive psychology refers to this idea of virtue as #transcendence. What is transcendence and what does it have to do with happiness? People are seeking happiness but don't know where or how to find it? They are looking…

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"My Brother's Keeper" 53:53

2+ y ago53:53

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Relationships are complex, hard, and at times difficult to balance and maintain in healthy shape. In this compelling episode of the Shift and Pivot Podcast, hosts Erika and Elliot speak with Maurice Ingram; and he shares with us a very personal and challenging life story.By Elliot Gamble & Erika Williams

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Reinforce U: Interview with Leticia Gonzales-pt2 and Virtue of Humanity 1:05:06

2+ y ago1:05:06

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In Episode 0003 of Reinforce U: Part 2 of my interview with Health & Wellness Coach Leticia Gonzales. Leticia continues sharing her and her family's journey living with multiple autoimmune disorders, their strong faith, and how they refuse to be defined by health issues. As a bonus, Leticia takes us on a mental cleanse through the power of visualiz…

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Reinforce U Interview with health and wellness coach Leticia Gonzales 32:46

2+ y ago32:46

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I'm excited to share this interview with you all. I had the chance to chat with health and wellness coach Leticia Gonzales about autoimmune diseases and how she helps her clients manage theirs. If you're a mom struggling with an autoimmune disease, or if you know someone who is, this post is for you. Gonzales offers some great advice and tips that …

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"My BREAST Years Ahead" 58:01

2+ y ago58:01

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For the first episode of the Shift and Pivot Podcast, Elliot and Erika welcomes My Style Matters Co-founder, community leader, and “HOPE” dealer - Tiah Tomlin. Listen in as Tiah shares her personal Shift and Pivot around health; and how she responded when an unfathomable life challenge presented itself. Her strength, faith and fortitude is a wonder…

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“Truly a DIFFERENT WORLD" 1:02:06

2+ y ago1:02:06

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This week’s episode of the Shift and Pivot Podcast, Erika, and Elliot welcome guest Dr. Raishell Adams. Join us as Raishell shares her personal Shift and Pivot around relationships; and how faith, education and resilience guided her through some unexpected life circumstances.By Elliot Gamble & Erika Williams

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Intro to the Shift and Pivot Podcast 1:55

2+ y ago1:55

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The Shift and Pivot podcast is all about sharing people’s stories about life and leveraging how they were able to come out better every time. As Elliot puts it, “life isn’t always perfect, but stories are always better with a touch of imperfection.” Join Erika and Elliot’s weekly podcast, Shift and Pivot, and also check them out on Instagram, Faceb…

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Late-Night Interview: David Finch: Arnold Bennett and his Critical Literary Reputation, Virginia Woolf's quarrel, Capital Cultural Theory, PhD Rabbit Holes and more… 1:25:12

2+ y ago1:25:12

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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! Here is the second late-night interview of the PhD Lounge Podcast. My second guest is David Finch who is in his second year of his PhD at Swansea University, researching about the literary and critical reputation of Arnold Bennett. His aim is to find the purpose of Bennett's literary fame, but most im…

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Welcome to Reinforce U: Your Ally in Your Mental, Physical, & Spiritual Battle of Life 39:49

2+ y ago39:49

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In this episode, Dennis introduces the mission for Reinforce U and shares a little of his personal story and journey to improving his mental, physical, and spiritual health and overall well-being. His journey has been filled with mental illness, violence, and two life-altering accidents. By sharing his story of overcoming and thriving in life, Denn…

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Late-Night Interview: Felicity McKee: 19th century disability in Britain, linguistic challenges, disabled women, future of disability, 9 to 5 PhD and more… 1:11:08

3y ago1:11:08

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Send us a Text Message. Hello students and graduates! This is the first official late-night interview at PhD Lounge Podcast. The first guest is Felicity McKee, a 3rd year PhD student at Swansea University exploring the history and different types of disability in Britain in the 19th century. She also explains the challenges that disabled people had…

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Solo Session: Dissecting Ph.D.: The History Behind its Initials 27:27

3y ago27:27

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Send us a Text Message. Hello students and graduates! This episode is about the historical appearance of Ph.D. where I explain a few theories, discussions and protests between teachers who were masters of arts and scholarly innovators who wanted to make a radical turnover upon the university system implemented since the Middle Ages, the official ac…

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Pilot: Introduction and Objectives 11:26

3y ago11:26

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Send us a Text Message. This is an introduction to what is the concept of PhD Lounge Podcast through late-night interviews with PhD students about their research subjects in future episodes. This first episode is an introduction about myself, my educational background, and the reasons of deciding to study a PhD or Postgraduate research whatever you…

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Episode 49: An out-of-body experience

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Tommy and co-host Caitlin travel the astral plane as they explore Out Of Body Experiences and Astral Projection. Tommy speaks with his friend Brooke who shares her journey into the world of Projectology and consciousness, Susan shares a story of being led out of her body, and Jeremy describes an OBE that he believes led him to witness a terrorist a…