The Other Kind of Doctor

By: Gemma Rides and Gaia Giampietro
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  • Summary

  • Welcome to The Other Kind of Doctor, where we sprinkle a bit of fun on the brilliance of PhDs! Join our diverse group of PhD candidates as we navigate the maze of research, academia, and life, all with a healthy dose of humour.


    In this podcast we won’t be wearing stethoscopes, scrubs, and saving lives – that’s the other kind of doctor! Here we celebrate the quirks and triumphs of the doctoral journey, sharing insightful conversations, compelling anecdotes, and lots of laughs. Whether you’re knee-deep in research or just curious about academia, our podcast offers a lighthearted take on the serious business of earning a PhD.


    Expect thought-provoking discussions, candid interviews with experts, and a unique perspective on the ups and downs of the PhD experience. Subscribe to The Other Kind of Doctors, and let’s explore the fascinating, challenging, and downright absurd moments of the academic world together. Because even the smartest minds can have their not-so-genius moments!


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Episodes
  • Ep 23 Looking after your wellbeing - with Dr Vanita Chamdal

    Ep 23 Looking after your wellbeing - with Dr Vanita Chamdal
    Jan 13 2025

    This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Dr Vanita Chamdal. Vanita is a Teaching Fellow at Royal Holloway and a therapist. In this episode, Vanita shares why it is important to look after your wellbeing whilst also making sure you are still productive, and what support supervisors and universities should be providing to PhD students. Lastly, she gives his top tips for protecting your wellbeing when studying.


    Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Do astrological signs influence personality?


    For a full transcription of the episode, please visit our website (https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/)


    Check out our social media accounts for bonus content and behind the scene footage.

    Twitter (X): @otherdoctor_pod

    Instagram: @otherdoctor_pod

    Bluesky: @tokod.bsky.social


    Thank you to Sophia Wilhelmi & Izzy Reid, Royal Holloway undergraduate music composition students, who composed our Season 2 jingle!

    Thank you to Royal Holloway Doctoral School for funding this podcast.


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    34 mins
  • Ep 22 Securing a Research Post-Doc - with Dr Jamie Moffatt

    Ep 22 Securing a Research Post-Doc - with Dr Jamie Moffatt
    Dec 11 2024

    This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Dr Jamie Moffatt. Jamie is a Post-doctoral Fellow. In this episode, Jamie shares his experience of securing a research post-doctoral position after his PhD, and discusses how to approach potential labs as well as how to know if a post-doc is right for you. Lastly, he gives his top tips for PhD students wanting to apply for a research post-doc


    Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - How do dog and cat people differ?


    For a full transcription of the episode, please visit our website (https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/)


    Check out our social media accounts for bonus content and behind the scene footage.

    Twitter (X): @otherdoctor_pod

    Instagram: @otherdoctor_pod


    Thank you to Sophia Wilhelmi & Izzy Reid, Royal Holloway undergraduate music composition students, who composed our Season 2 jingle!

    Thank you to Royal Holloway Doctoral School for funding this podcast.


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    30 mins
  • Ep 21 Taking an Interruption during the PhD - with Dr Matthew Talbot

    Ep 21 Taking an Interruption during the PhD - with Dr Matthew Talbot
    Dec 4 2024

    This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Dr Matthew Talbot. Matt is a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London. In this episode, Matt shares his experience of taking an interruption during the PhD and how to get back into a routine after taking one, as well as discussing what universities and supervisors can do to support PhD students wanting to take an interruption. Lastly, he gives his top tips for PhD students wanting to take an interruption.


    Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Can you become a morning person?


    For a full transcription of the episode, please visit our website (https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/)


    Check out our social media accounts for bonus content and behind the scene footage.

    Twitter (X): @otherdoctor_pod

    Instagram: @otherdoctor_pod


    Thank you to Sophia Wilhelmi & Izzy Reid, Royal Holloway undergraduate music composition students, who composed our Season 2 jingle!

    Thank you to Royal Holloway Doctoral School for funding this podcast.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    30 mins

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