Minisode 1 – Spring Semester Sucks

Surviving Academia

Minisode 1 - Spring Semester Sucks

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The Didactic Trio had a tough time putting an episode together this go-around, so we had a quick chat to sum up our current struggles.

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Surviving Academia

Episode 1 - Writing

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Episode 1 - Writing

Jun 27, 2018 • 41:25

Our Premiere Episode! Learn how we cope with the rigors of maintaining a writing schedule to finish the dissertation. Everyone tries heated charcoal masks in an attempt at self-care. The stress of being an academic melts away for a fun 40 minutes.
Episode 2 - Academics for Office

Jul 20, 2018 • 00:52:39

The trio talks about academics running for office, and even interviews a scientist who is running for congress! Then, they do a little drawing to relax after all that politics.
Episode 3 - What I Wish I Knew

Aug 9, 2018 • 00:44:28

The trio gets ready for the new year with tips and tricks for incoming (and seasoned) graduate students. Kristen and Zach hit dead tree parts with sharp metal for fun.
Episode 4 - Managing Anxiety

Aug 23, 2018 • 00:42:31

The trio interviews some people with anxiety, and talks about the various causes of it in the academy.
Episode 5 - Troublesome Students

Sep 6, 2018 • 00:50:07

The didactic trio talks about how to deal with student troubles, and interviews Dr. Jeni Hart for her sage advice on the topic. Then, Zach and Rachel play video games.
Episode 6 - Finding "Balance"

Sep 20, 2018 • 00:42:30

The didactic trio talks about achieving the impossible, then goes for an early morning walk.
Episode 7 - Dating as an Academic

Oct 4, 2018 • 00:37:28

The trio engages in a sensual (not really) discussion of the problems academics face in the dating scene. Tune in to hear stories of love, heartbreak, and copy editing.
Episode 8 - Eating While Academic

Oct 18, 2018 • 00:52:05

The Didactic Trio becomes the Dietary Trio in this episode, discussing how their eating habits are affected by being stressed-out academics. Kristen and Rachel bake some zucchini bread and it's kinda healthy.
Episode 9 - Returning to Academia

Nov 1, 2018 • 00:53:33

Responding to listener mails, the Didactic trio discusses the decision to return to graduate school and what to expect out of the experience of jumping back in to academia. They interview a very special guest (Rachel's fiancée) and go hang out with friends for some self-care.
Episode 10 - Academexercising

Nov 15, 2018 • 00:53:41

The tri..uh, Duo (!) talks about exercise and mental health as they relate to the academic lifestyle. Rachel interviews an academic yogi, while Kristen and Zach encourage listeners to take a nap.