The Other Kind of Doctor Podcast

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We're so excited about our next episode! We have a very special guest & lots of useful information about funding, grant applications & the UKRI. We also have some very important thoughts about... crisps! 🥔 A question for you while we edit this latest episode: what flavour are these crisps?

Ep.35 Neurodivergence Support and the PhD

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And for this week’s Brain Bites, we ask: Is multi-factor authentication actually counterproductive to data privacy? 🔐🤔

This week, Soukaina and Reverie are joined by Zeyad Altholoth, a PhD student in Health Studies at @royalholloway.bsky.social. Zeyad talks about starting a PhD with ADHD, the importance of normalising conversations about neurodiversity, & shares tips on building supportive study environments.

🎙️ New episode! Neurodivergence Support & the PhD 🎙️https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/

Episode 34 is out now! Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 search 'The Other Kind of Doctor' in your fav pod app, or click on the link in bio.

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Ep 34 Welcome to new co-hosts and top tips for first year PhD's. Podcast Episode · The Other Kind of Doctor · 24/09/2025 · 47m

And of course, we round things off with a Brain Bite: what are the best snacks for studying? 🍎☕🍫 we'd love to hear yours - please let us know by replying here! 🍎☕🍫 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...

Ep 34 Welcome to new co-hosts and top tips for first year PhD's.

In this opener, we get to know our hosts: their paths into research, how they came to be PhD students at @royalholloway.bsky.social & why they wanted to join the podcast. Plus, they share their top tips for anyone embarking on their PhD journey! open.spotify.com/episode/0bJF...

🎉 We’re back!!! Series Three of The Other Kind of Doctor is here and we've got a brand new team of co-hosts: Reverie Black, Soukaina Ben Abdellah & Teale Failla!

The Other Kind of Doctor Series Three - coming soon! 🎉 #phd #academia #phdstudent #phdchat @royalholloway.bsky.social

Some exciting changes for Series 3! 🎊 #phd #phdstudent #academia #tokd #phdchat

We're gearing up for our third series of The Other Kind of Doctor and we couldn't be more excited for what we've got coming up! ✨ We’ve got some brilliant conversations lined up - from navigating the ups and downs of research life to celebrating the small research wins that keep us all going.

Ep 32 Building a successful supervisory relationship - with Katherine Griffiths The Other Kind of Doctor · Episode

How do you build a good supervisory relationship? @gemmarides.bsky.social & @ryanjefferies.bsky.social chat with Katherine Griffiths about navigating expectations & asking for support. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/62GT...

Ep 31 Impact during the PhD - with Emily Gow The Other Kind of Doctor · Episode

📣 New ep! @gemmarides.bsky.social & Gaia chat with research impact manager Emily Gow ✨ What is impact? Why does it matter? How is it different from public engagement?
We also have Emily's top tips for PhD students who want to make a difference. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4GnS...

Ep 30 Nature and the PhD - with Prof Dawn Watling Podcast Episode · The Other Kind of Doctor · 06/04/2025 · 28m

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Ep 30 Nature and the PhD - with Prof Dawn Watling The Other Kind of Doctor · Episode

🎙️🌿 Ep 30: Nature and the PhD with @dawnwatling.bsky.social. We really enjoyed this one - listen in for a discussion on the benefits of connecting with nature in supporting wellbeing throughout the PhD #academia #phd #wellbeing #nature #academicsky open.spotify.com/episode/0lVF...

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Great first PhD research publication from @gemmarides.bsky.social! Work here presents findings from focus groups she held with #adolescents using #socialmedia. Really important to understand how adolescents perceive the use of online reactions. @echoolabrhul.bsky.social @rhulpsychology.bsky.social

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Ep 29 Building a PhD Community The Other Kind of Doctor · Episode

Whether you're just starting out or looking to strengthen your support network, we hope this one gives you some encouragement 🧡
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Ep 29 Building a PhD Community The Other Kind of Doctor · Episode

Doing a PhD can feel isolating - but finding your people makes all the difference. In this new ep, @gemmarides.bsky.social & Gaia talk about why building a PhD community matters, how it can help with the tough moments & small ways you can start creating connections.

Listen to The Other Kind of Doctor wherever you get your podcasts from 🎧 We'd also love to hear from you if you're also working in industry #phd #industry #research #careers #gradschool #postgrad #academia #academicsky @royalholloway.bsky.social

Ep 28 Careers in Industry - with Dr Tim Holmes The Other Kind of Doctor · Episode

For our episode on Careers in Industry, we spoke to Dr Tim Holmes about moving from academia into industry - what helped, what surprised him, & his advice for others considering the switch 💙https://open.spotify.com/episode/1oB40laHDyW1qSzo8c9SME?si=dafdedacf1414a8e

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📣 New open access paper out in British Journal of Developmental Psychology

I'm pleased to announce that the first paper of my PhD has been published!

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If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in loops of overthinking, overworking, comparison, & never feeling like your work is 'done', then this one’s for you. We'd also love to hear your advice for dealing with perfectionism 🙏
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Ep 27 Perfectionism during the PhD The Other Kind of Doctor · Episode

New episode 🎙️ @gemmarides.bsky.social & Gaia discuss perfectionism & the PhD, why it’s so prevalent in academia, how it can hold us back, & what we can do to help manage it.
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