What happens when the demands of graduate school intersect with the realities of parenthood? In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Jackie Hoermann-Elliott and Dr. Jenna Morton-Aiken, editors of the book Parenting While PhDing. Together, they explore what it means to navigate academic life while…
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Comment passe-t-on d’un postdoc en virologie aux États-Unis à une carrière à temps plein en communication scientifique suivie par des centaines de milliers de personnes ? Dans cet épisode de Beyond the Thesis, je reçois Océane Sorel, docteure vétérinaire et virologue, connue du grand public sous le nom The French Virologist. Formée entre la Belgique…
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Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, host David Mendes welcomes Kae Kronthaler-Williams — a senior tech marketing executive and author of Not Made for You— a powerful, practical guide for women navigating gender bias in male-dominated fields. With over 30 years of…
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Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! This week’s guest is Ashley Jablo – founder of Wayfinders Collective and creator of Life Design School – who brings powerful insights for anyone feeling lost, stuck, or regretful after finishing grad school or stepping away from academia. In this deeply honest and inspiring conversation, Ashley…
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What happens when a GPCR scientist steps out of the lab and into biotech leadership Dr. Yamina Berchiche’s career spans both sides of the bench — from decoding GPCR signaling in academia to launching a global platform for GPCR scientists and consultants. In this conversation, she shares how she used storytelling, networking, and scientific insight…
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Dans cet épisode d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, David Mendes s’entretient avec Marc-André Hachey, ingénieur mécanique et ancien doctorant. Il y partage avec authenticité son cheminement universitaire, les remises en question qui l’ont conduit à quitter son doctorat, et la manière dont il a retrouvé un cap professionnel dans le domaine exigeant et…
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What drives us to pursue a PhD—and what happens when that drive fades or fractures under pressure? In this candid and thought-provoking episode, David welcomes Dr. Agnieszka Piotrowska – founder of The Scholars Mentor – to talk about the invisible struggles of doctoral life, especially for international PhD students. Drawing on her background in psychoanalysis…
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Do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? For many graduate students, PhDs, and early-career professionals, time scarcity feels like the biggest obstacle to building a sustainable and fulfilling career. This week on Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, I talk with Michelle Niemeyer — speaker, coach, and former attorney…
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🎙️ From Burnout to Balance – Lexi Reid on Healing and Reinventing Your STEM Career What happens when the career you worked so hard for starts to affect your well-being? This week on Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, I speak with Lexi Reid, a former plant biologist and regulatory affairs specialist who transitioned into…
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Bienvenue à ce nouvel épisode d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, le podcast qui explore toutes les facettes de la vie après le doctorat ! Cette semaine, un échange passionnant avec Mathieu Belisle ! Dans cet épisode, j’ai eu le privilège de recevoir Mathieu Belisle – professeur, chroniqueur et auteur de talent – pour…
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