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- Ep 25: Academia vs Personality with Empty Space InbetweenJoined by the hilarious co-hosts of the Empty Space Inbetween podcast, Emily and Mollie question whether working in academia or doing a PhD means stripping yourself of your personality. With their guests, Emily, Mollie discuss why they think that the expectation for academics to fit a certain mould is outdated and unhelpful, and why it’s much better that we all embrace our quirks. But what do they know?
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1 hr 15 min - Ep 24: Dating a PhD StudentAs PhD students, we tend to focus on how doing a PhD impacts our own lives. But this week on Stupid Genius we chat about how the decision to do a PhD affects the people around us and particularly, our romantic partners. Tune in for a surprise, special guest as we question what it’s like to date a PhD student, what some of the biggest challenges are, and how to best support each other through what can be a challenging time. But what do we know?
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45 min - Ep 23: Tired of No Sleep?Are you getting enough sleep during your PhD? Do you have good sleep hygiene? Join Emily and Mollie as they discuss what the hell sleep hygiene is and how we might go about improving it. The Stupid Geniuses reflect on their own sleeping habits and share some of their personal do's and don'ts for getting a good night sleep. But what do they know?
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54 min - Ep 22: Supervisory MeetingsSupervisory meetings are such an important part of doing a PhD, so it's crucial that you know how to manage them and how to get the most out of them. In this episode, the Stupid Geniuses reflect on how they felt about their supervisory meetings at the beginning of their doctoral journey compared to now. They share how they plan for these meetings, what it's like during them and what actions they take afterwards. But what do they know?
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58 min - Ep 21: Stupid ResearchMore often than not research is genius. But sometimes, just sometimes, it can be pretty stupid. Join Emily and Mollie as they share some ridiculous, hilarious, and unbelievable studies that have made it to the lab. Think Nasa funded inappropriate relationships with dolphins, treadmill running shrimps, and a new theory behind opposable thumbs. Emily and Mollie share why they think some research is just stupid. But what do they know?
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49 min - Stupid Genius TrailerWhy waste time working on your PhD when you could listen to Emily and Mollie talk about theirs. Join the Stupid Geniuses as they discuss the highs and lows of the PhD experience from navigating awkward conferences, managing an unmanageable workload and overthinking the art of overthinking. Expect zero professionalism, lots of laughs, an abundance of stupidity and occasionally, a moment of genius.
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1 min - Ep 20: Making Friends as an Adult
Making friends as an adult is hard, there are no two ways about it. But Emily and Mollie are here to tell you that you are not alone. In this week's episode of Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie discuss the importance of adult friendships, their experiences with making new friends in adulthood and they share some advice on how to put yourself out there in the sometimes scary world of mate dates. But what do they know?
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1 hr 2 min - Ep 19: Mastering Your MotivationFinding motivation can be a struggle but this episode is here to help you get back on track. Emily and Mollie talk about how to get your motivation back. They discuss setting measurable goals, taking inspiration from your support network, keeping your eyes on the prize and how a shift in perspective can be a motivating game changer. But what do they know?
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1 hr 4 min - Ep 18: Life After PhD with BethologyFind out what life is like for PhD students once they complete their viva. PhD graduate, current post-doctoral research fellow and content creator, Bethology, joins Emily and Mollie to discuss life after the PhD. They chat about Beth's experience of the viva, what she misses most about being a PhD student, what the hardest thing was about transitioning from PhD student to postdoc and what her favourite thing is about being a doctor. Beth and the Stupid Geniuses give some advice on how to deal with a disappointing viva experience and how to keep going as a later stage PhD student. But what do they know?
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1 hr 22 min - Ep 17: Criticism. It’s Nothing PersonalReceiving criticism on your work is part and parcel of working in academia, but it's not always the easiest pill to swallow. The Stupid Geniuses talk about how feedback should always be constructive and something to feedforward, and how it's important to be able to detach yourself from this. They also share some of their thoughts about how to deal with comments that appear to be negative and also, how to give constructive criticism. But what do they know?
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About Stupid Genius PhD Podcast
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Stupid Genius the PhD podcast jumps into all things PhD life. Hosts Emily Wharton and Mollie Bryde discuss the highs and lows of doctoral study from being proud of your PhD successes to managing…
conflict with your supervisors and everything in between. Emily and Mollie share their experiences of being PhD students and the lessons they have learned along the way to help make your PhD journey that bit easier. Expect lots of laughs, an abundance of stupidity, and occasionally, a moment of genius.
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