Acting Like A Doctor

It's our final episode of season 1! Joining Rebekah, over zoom, is Dr. Gabrielle Daoust, who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Global and International Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia. In our season finale (!), Rebekah and Gabrielle talk about the benefits and challenges of a multi- and interdisciplinary academic trajectory, the ways we can demonstrate kindness, to ourselves and others, in our shared academic spaces, and the joys of procrasti-baking. 

Show notes:

• There are a number of fantastic and interesting post-secondary institutions in British Columbia - explore them here
• 'Reconceptualizing Vulnerability and Safeguarding in the Humanitarian and Development Sector', by Gabrielle Daoust and Synne L. Dyvik (Social Politics: International Studies in Gender, State & Society, Volume 29, Issue 1, 2022)
• My Little Cake Tin, recipes by Tarunima Sinha
• Sally's Baking, recipes by Sally McKenny

Thank you for listening!

You can find Rebekah on Bluesky and X @rbkpulln and ISA Canada on Bluesky @‪isa-canada - look for #aladoctor for podcast updates. You can also find updates on the show by following the ISA on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky and LinkedIn.

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Welcome to episode 4! Joining Rebekah and Liam, over zoom, is Dr. Philippe M. Frowd who is an Associate Professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa. In this episode, Rebekah and Phil talk about the wide variety of advice that graduate students and ECRs receive, how to support yourself through the various stages of academia, and the importance of differentiating between what's urgent and what's important. 

Show notes:

• 'When the chips are down: Can middle powers navigate the Great Powers’ high-stakes semiconductor game?' by Branka Marijan, Rebekah K. Pullen, Dmytro Sochnyev, Roman Vysochanskyy
• Mark Salter, University of Ottawa
• Peter Nyers, McMaster University
• Security Dialogue, journal
• Bridges: Conversations in Global Politics and Public Policy, journal
• Canadian Journal of African Studies / Revue canadienne des études africaines, journal
• Matthew Paterson, The University of Manchester
• 'Top Boy', (television show)
• Arsenal FC
• KEY TERM: SSHRC (pronounced like 'shirk') - Around 45:00 Rebekah refers to her application to SSHRC, Canada's Social Science and Humanities Research Council, which provides research funding and support for post-secondary research

Thank you for listening!

You can find Rebekah on Bluesky and X @rbkpulln and ISA Canada on Bluesky @‪isa-canada - look for #aladoctor for podcast updates. You can also find updates on the show by following the ISA on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky and LinkedIn.

Reach us by email at [email protected]

*cross-posted under part 1*

Joining Rebekah and Liam, over zoom, Dr. Will Greaves shares his 'deceptively straightforward' academic journey, and the role that travel has played throughout his teaching, research and service projects. Will is an Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Victoria, and was elected as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Victoria in April 2025.

We were very fortunate to have the time to extend our conversation with Will a bit longer than planned, so his interview will be split over two episodes. As noted in the title, this is part one. Part two will be released next week, where Will and Rebekah continue to talk about the highs and lows of working in academia, the joys - and challenges - of teaching undergrads, and the magic of e-bikes! 

So make sure you’re following Acting Like a Doctor on your preferred podcasting platform so you don’t miss it! And don’t worry, each episode will have its own blooper, so keep listening.

Show notes (for parts 1 and 2)

• 'Fourth Assessment Report' by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)
• Leah Sarson, Associate Professor, Dalhousie University
• Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
• Canadian Defence and Security Network (CDSN-RCDS)
• North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN)
• Réseau d'analyse stratégique (RAS-NSA)
• Matthew Hoffman, Professor, University of Toronto
• Thailand Field School, University of Victoria
• KEY TERM for Part 2: ABD - Around 8:34, Will refers to when he became ‘ABD’, which stands for ‘All but dissertation’; it’s a designation for PhD Candidates to indicate that they’ve completed all of their degree requirements except their thesis.

Thank you for listening!

You can find Rebekah on Bluesky and X @rbkpulln and ISA Canada on Bluesky @‪isa-canada - look for #aladoctor for podcast updates. You can also find updates on the show by following the ISA on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky and LinkedIn.

Reach us by email at [email protected]

Joining Rebekah and Liam, over zoom, Dr. Will Greaves shares his 'deceptively straightforward' academic journey, and the role that travel has played throughout his teaching, research and service projects. Will is an Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Victoria, and was elected as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Victoria in April 2025.

We were very fortunate to have the time to extend our conversation with Will a bit longer than planned, so his interview will be split over two episodes. As noted in the title, this is part one. Part two will be released next week, where Will and Rebekah continue to talk about the highs and lows of working in academia, the joys - and challenges - of teaching undergrads, and the magic of e-bikes! 

So make sure you’re following Acting Like a Doctor on your preferred podcasting platform so you don’t miss it! And don’t worry, each episode will have its own blooper, so keep listening.

Show notes (for parts 1 and 2)

• 'Fourth Assessment Report' by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
• Leah Sarson, Associate Professor, Dalhousie University
• Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
• Canadian Defence and Security Network (CDSN-RCDS)
• North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN)
• Réseau d'analyse stratégique (RAS-NSA)
• Matthew Hoffman, Professor, University of Toronto
• Thailand Field School, University of Victoria

Thank you for listening!

You can find Rebekah on Bluesky and X @rbkpulln and ISA Canada on Bluesky @‪isa-canada - look for #aladoctor for podcast updates. You can also find updates on the show by following the ISA on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky and LinkedIn.

Reach us by email at [email protected]

You  made it to episode two! Welcome!

 Join Rebekah and our second guest, Dr. Veronica Kitchen from the University of Waterloo and the Balsillie School of International Affairs as they discuss what it means to be a successful mid-career scholar in academia. Topic Spotlights: embracing the chaos of teaching; the benefits of learning to play Taylor Swift on the guitar; and romance novels – for fun and academic reflection! 

Show notes from the episode:

• Heroism and Global Politics, edited by Veronica Kitchen and Jennifer G. Mathers (2019)
• ‘Veterans and military masculinity in popular romance fiction’, by Veronica Kitchen (Critical Military Studies, volume 4, Issue 1, 2018)
• Robert Bothwell, University of Toronto
• Peter Andreas, Brown University
• 'Smarter cooperation in Canada-US relations?’, by Veronica Kitchen (International Journal, Volume 59, No. 3, 2004)
• Jacqueline Murray, University of Guelph
• Barbara J. Falk, Canadian Forces College
• Veronica’s romance novel recommendations: The Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn, and A Place Called Home by Jessica Scott

Thank you for listening!

You can find Rebekah on Bluesky and X @rbkpulln and ISA Canada on Bluesky @‪isa-canada - look for #aladoctor for podcast updates. You can also find updates on the show by following the ISA on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky and LinkedIn.

Reach us by email at [email protected]

Welcome to the very first episode of Acting Like A Doctor!

In this episode, Rebekah Pullen (our host) interviews Dr. Liam Midzain-Gobin of Brock University (also, our producer) about his experiences studying International Relations in Canada and his work as an Early Career Researcher (ECR) in academia.

They also introduce the goal of this podcast series, produced as a project with ISA Canada's Professional Development Committee. 

Show notes from the episode:

• Assessing Three Elements of “Canadian” International Relations, by Michael P. A. Murphy and Andrew Heffernan (2020)
• Unlearning: A messy and complex journey with Canadian Foreign Policy, by Heather A. Smith
• Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching, McMaster University
• Centre for Pedagogical Innovation, Brock University
• Forge FC (CPL), Hamilton, Ontario #goforgego

Update since recording: Dr. Midzain-Gobin is now an Associate Professor at Brock University

Thank you for listening!

You can find Rebekah on Bluesky and X @rbkpulln and ISA Canada on Bluesky @‪isa-canada - look for #aladoctor for podcast updates. You can also find updates on the show by following the ISA on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky and LinkedIn.

Reach us by email at [email protected]