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Want 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 business administration and education.

Prior to his academic work, he had a career in the U.S Navy during which he was deployed around the globe as a helicopter rescue swimmer, combat search and rescue crewman, and anti-submarine warfare operator. Injuries sustained during this time led him on a journey to re-discover how we can take responsibility for our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.  

After declining a professional recommendation for a second cervical surgery, Michael explored alternative methods seeking solutions to his chronic pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and neurological issues. His journey led him to discover the Wim Hof Method, a method that has resulted in pain management, improved sleep, decreased inflammation, clarity, peace of mind, energy and resilience. 

Cold Water Therapy is a tool that will train you to “embrace the suck” – something all doc students could use!

Benefits of cold water therapy

1.    Powerful anti-inflammatory

2.    Promotes circulation

3.    Metabolic benefits 

4.    Better adaptation to stress

5.    Enhances cognitive functioning 

6.    Improves resiliency 

7.    Facilitates positive emotions

8.    Immediately brings you into the present

How to do practice cold water therapy

1.    Turn water to cold at the end of your shower

2.    Allow water to hit your back

3.    Close your eyes

4.    Focus on your breath and SLOW it down– breathe in through your nose and expand your exhale

5.    LET GO – use a repetitive statement like a mantra (I am strong, I am powerful, I am confident, I am safe, I am smart, etc.) or prayer

6.    Start small 10-30 second and work up to 2 minutes 

My favorite way is an ice bath at OPTIMYZE: https://www.optimyze.me/

Wim Hof story: https://youtu.be/Ame5F9MaGJA

Connect with Michael:
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IG:optimyze_me

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Practice along with me as I lead you through my favorite meditation/breathwork practice. 

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Dr. 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 be useful to the field? and Is it useful to you (is this feasible?)

2)    Unique –How is your research going to be different from what everyone else has done in the field? How does this point back to you as a unique researcher?

3)    Urgent – If you don’t do this research what happens? Why do we need to know this now? 

4)    Ultra-specific – This isn’t the time to think too big. Remember the wall of knowledge – each field is a brick and you are bringing one tiny grain of sand 

The Medici Effect by Frans Johanasson: https://amzn.to/3AZ2mFA

Choosing your area of research topic link: https://youtu.be/BBiom9qWu1U

Your passion could be your pitfall download link:  https://www.expandyourhappy.com/1pager

Connect with Tim

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmstaffordphd/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tmstaffordphd/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmstafford1/

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Zach 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 anxiety, depression, and suicide.  If you or a loved one is experiencing thoughts of suicide, or is in need of help, please call the national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). 

 On this episode, Zach shares his story of how as an up-and-coming young techie his journey changed and he unexpectedly found himself an advocate of brain health; he is on a mission to crush the stigma of seeking help when your brain health isn’t where you want it to be.

Key points: 

1.     You need to know: You are not alone!

2.     Brain health is not binary (well/unwell). It exists on a continuum, just like physical health. 

3.     Ways to care for your brain: 

• Talk therapy – find one that works for you
• Meditation – just 10-15 minutes; think of it as exercise for your brain
• Exercise/movement
• Sleep 8-10 hours

Connect with Zach
https://www.facebook.com/zach.westerbeck
https://www.instagram.com/zach_westerbeck

Get Zach’s book: https://amzn.to/2XZN0CN

Other resources
Davidji podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/7485712
Unleash Your Genius podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/6988105
Use Sound for Better Sleep and Studying podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8741814

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If 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 Assistant Department Head of Ed Leadership at Texas A&M Commerce. He's been teaching and advising doctoral students since 2009 and loves working with adults to figure out how to make sense of their complex worlds. When he’s not helping his students develop their curiosity you will find him strumming his ukulele, roasting coffee, and telling dad jokes.

Tips:

• Embrace that you will never know everything and start getting curious
• Don't forget to PLAY!
• You can infuse joy in your journey by simply reconnecting with your innate curiosity.
• Any barrier or challenge will look different if you can view it through a lens of wonder, which makes room for humor (and who couldn't use more of that?)
• When you read  published research, ask questions: 1. I wonder why…..and 2. Isn’t it interesting that…?
• Use questions to lead your Literature View
• Pique the curiosity of your committee, tell a story (a mystery story) with your dissertation.
• Don’t be afraid of dual emotions: Frustration and curiosity can be a powerful mix!

Curiosity is the antidote to judgment. When you look around the world today, it’s easy to see people have stopped being curious. Be part of the solution – Get Curious! 

As promised – some Dad Jokes:

1. What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing, it just waved.

2. Did you know curious people live longer? That's because curious people are lifelong learners. Learners are also known as pupils. And pupils dilate [this is where you laugh] 

Connect with Peter:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete59

 DOC101 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doc101/ 

 Mindmapping podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/9102333

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Vernon (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 University

He 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, remember, and plan…give it a try. 

MindMap by Tony Buzan –  http:// www.imindmap.com

FreeMind – http://freemind.sourceforge.net

MindMeister – http://www.mindmeister.com

SpinScape – http://www.spinscape.com

MindManager- http://www.mindjet.com

Visual Mind – http://www.visual-mind.com

Mind Genius – http://www.mindgenius.com

Smart Draw – http://www.smartdraw.com

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“The idea of Action Research is taking action.” Linnea Rademaker

In 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 hosts a podcast called Action Research: Global Conversations. 

 What is Action Research? (taken from the AERA AR SIG website – link below)

Action research seeks transformative change through the simultaneous process of taking action and doing research, which are linked together by critical reflection. Action research practitioners reflect upon the consequences of their own questions, beliefs, assumptions, and practices with the goal of understanding, developing, and improving social practices. This action is simultaneously directed towards self-change and towards restructuring the organization or institution within which the practitioner works.

·      Action Researchers are often asking questions like How do I improve my practice?

·      Action research is more than a “method” – it is a way of thinking, of viewing the world.  

·      Rather than being an “observer” researchers participating in Action Research are part of the research; it is personal.

·      Action Research requires courage and commitment and leads to self-empowerment and positive change.

·      If you are a doc student and you want to do this research, find someone who is familiar with IRB protocol early in the process. 

·      If your questions lie in the contextual problem-solving arena, there's a good chance that Action Research will give you what you need to solve that problem. 

Resources

AERA AR SIG Website: https://sites.google.com/view/aeraarsig/current-news 

Dr. Rademaker’s Podcast: Action Research: Global Conversations Podcast Home: https://anchor.fm/linnea-rademaker

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Picking 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-6b3780aff8bb

Three Questions

1. My degree program (and if appropriate, specialization) is:
2. Where do I see myself 5-years post-degree? 
3. What do I genuinely want to be an expert in, that would be a logical step to my answer(s) in #2? Need help? If you were to give a TED Talk, what do you see yourself speaking about?

 Exercise for clarity (do this for each general research area you listed in #3 above)

Listen to episode #29: Leverage Your Librarian (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8431136) and then get into your university library. Locate and read at least 7 articles (you will likely need to scan 2-4 times that amount to land on a solid 7 articles).
Tips:

• Limit search to last 3 years (expand if you need to, but don’t go past 5 years)
•  Look for systematic literature reviews and/or meta-analyses (get a librarian's help if you can’t find these and note you might have to extend the time frame a bit)
•  If you don’t already have a system for organizing your articles, now is a good time to do that – check out the free resources on my website: 
•  Highlight/keep notes of possible research ideas 

After reading 7 articles, you should have a pretty good idea as to whether or not you are onto something in terms of a GENERAL research area (or areas).

Your next step is to listen to episode #14: The Best Dissertation is a DONE Dissertation (link below) and then meet with a faculty member to discuss your thoughts.

Additional Resources
The Doctoral Process: Things You Need to Know (that they probably won't tell you): https://www.expandyourhappy.com/HDSP121
The Best Dissertation is a DONE Dissertation:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/7455607
Applied vs. PhD Degrees (what is the difference?):
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8409468
Reality Check: Is a Doc Program for You?
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8609514
Leverage Your Librarian:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8431136
Free Reference Software:
https://www.ExpandYourHappy.com/Store
Pick up your Happy Doc Student Swag here:
https://www.ExpandYourHappy.com/Store

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Want 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 that granted your degree will not hire you (this is very common)

3.     If you are not familiar with teaching online, seek out free resources to educate yourself, or enroll in a certificate program related to online teaching

4.     You need more than your doctorate – you need experience and recommendations

5.     Get experience ANYWHERE you can (training at your organization, local venues, community colleges)

6.     Network (via conferences, Linkedin, faculty teaching your courses) while you are in school and develop relationships that can lead to not only connections with potential work, but great letters of recommendation

7.     When asking for letters of recommendation, send as much info as you can

8.     Never use someone as a reference unless you have asked

9.     If you want to make a living teaching online, be prepared for the need to work at multiple places.

10.  Tend to the relationships you have with your committee – be the type of person they can recommend for a job.

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Jeff 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 the author of "Unglued: A Bipolar Love Story," his 2020 memoir about the turmoil of caregiving and self-care following his wife's diagnosis with a late-onset mental illness.

Tips for Academic Writing:

1.    Understand this is like a foreign language; an editor/coach can help. 

2.    Find academic writing that you enjoy and emulate that. 

3.  Start with an outline (and be OK with it changing).

4.    Read the book: Writing for the Social Scientist by Howard S. Becker: https://amzn.to/3D6cbDf

5.    Use the MEAL method: Main idea, Evidence, Analyze, Lead into next paragraph

6.    If you have access to a Writing Center – USE IT!

7.    Use the feature on Word to LISTEN to your writing

8.    Use a reference software like Zotero: https://www.zotero.org/

9.    Use Grammarly: https://grammarly.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=3&aff_id=66812&source=website

10.    Use an editor for things that will take you time and cost you your sanity – it might be things that just need to be created like a Table of Contents, Tables, Figures, etc. It might be that you will save time and your health by hiring a coach who you work with weekly. 

11. Practice, practice, practice

Bonus Tips:

• Try to not be too Type A - it will never be PERFECT!
• In the end: Good enough is good enough!

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