Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Want to THRIVE in uncomfortable situations? The technique discussed in this episode is NOT recommended for pregnant women and people with cardiovascular issues. See your doctor before practicing cold water therapy. On today’s show, I chat with Michael Roviello, cofounder of Optimyze – a human optimization center that combines ancient wisdom with cutting-edge wellness technology to bring you back to your roots....
Oct 27, 2021•48 min•Ep. 51
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Practice along with me as I lead you through my favorite meditation/breathwork practice. Get your Happy Doc Student Swag : https://www.bonfire.com/store/happy-doc-student-podcast-swag/ SHOW ME SOME LOVE Donate with PayPal (Expand Your Happy!) Donate with Venmo Donate using a credit card Support the show Support this free content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/supporters/new Get The Happy Doc...
Oct 20, 2021•5 min•Ep. 50
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Dr. Tim Stafford holds a PhD in Education/Instructional design for Online Learning and has over 30 years as an educational leader and innovator with an emphasis in leading educational technology and e-learning development teams for blended and asynchronous learning environments, institutional technology rollouts, accreditation, curricula development and development of professional learning environments and inf...
Oct 13, 2021•41 min•Ep. 49
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Zach is a mental health advocate, national speaker college success coach, and author of the book: You're Not Alone. His goal is to help students and organizations understand the complexities of depression and anxiety in today's modern world. Through his personal experiences and extensive research, he is able to relate and clearly articulate why now more than ever, it is critical to understand how to ...
Oct 06, 2021•35 min•Ep. 48
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email If you are feeling stuck in your program, it might be because your curiosity muscle is weak. Ask yourself: Have you stopped asking why? Learn why your curiosity muscle is so important and how to exercise it with Dr. Peter Williams. Peter completed his PhD at Texas A&M in Educational Human Resource Development and was teaching faculty how to teach online before the turn of the century. Currently, he's ...
Sep 29, 2021•34 min•Ep. 47
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Vernon (Vern) Czelusniak has his Ph.D. in Computing Technologies in Education, Nova Southeastern University, and is currently the Program Director for Ed.D. Leadership and Innovation Programs. St. Thomas University He brings over thirty years of experience developing result-driven curriculum and delivering enthusiastic instruction using different technologies. He continuously seeks new ways to enhance instruct...
Sep 22, 2021•18 min•Ep. 46
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email “The idea of Action Research is taking action.” Linnea Rademaker In this episode, I speak with Dr. Linnea Rademaker about Action Research. Dr. Rademaker holds a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a professor in the EdD Program in Organizational Leadership at Abilene Christian University. She also serves as the current (2020-2022) chair of the American...
Sep 15, 2021•25 min•Ep. 45
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Picking an area of research for your dissertation or doc project does not need to be overwhelming if you answer three questions and complete a simple exercise. Want to follow along with the worksheet? Get it here: https://www.expandyourhappy.com/opt-in-c22f8874-30c7-4740-90ab-6b3780aff8bb Three Questions My degree program (and if appropriate, specialization) is: Where do I see myself 5-years post-degree? What ...
Sep 08, 2021•17 min•Ep. 44
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Want to teach online? Dr. Todd Fiore, Director of Quality for Graduate Studies at St. Thomas University discusses how to get your foot in the door. Teaching online can be a great way to create a stream of income AND give back to the academic community. Tips: 1. It is competitive, so be persistent and stay positive (don’t give up!) 2. Don’t be surprised if the institution that granted your degree will not hire ...
Sep 01, 2021•20 min•Ep. 43
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Jeff Zuckerman holds master’s degrees in social work and journalism from the University of Minnesota. He was a social worker, a newspaper reporter and editor, and for many years the director of the writing center at Walden University. He was a reviewer of the APA style manual, 7th edition. Over the past 25 years he has edited more than 1,600 dissertations in the behavioral and social sciences, and he has talke...
Aug 25, 2021•31 min•Ep. 42
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Dr. Birgit Fisher is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, an EMDR Clinician, an Acupuncture Detox Specialist, and an accredited site visitor for the American Psychological Association. She operates a private practice in Pueblo Colorado where she specializes in forensic and neuropsychology, with a focus on treating complex trauma. She is a Clinical Member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATS...
Aug 18, 2021•27 min•Ep. 41
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Asking questions in a way that makes you look smart isn't rocket science. Two steps: 1. Spend time looking for the answer (even just 10 minutes). 2. If you can't find it, articulate it in a way that shows you are an intelligent, tenacious, and detail-oriented person (qualities we expect to see in a doc student). Bonus Tips: When possible, frame it as a yes/no question Use a spell/grammar checker I us...
Aug 11, 2021•12 min•Ep. 40
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Simplify Your Life and Improve Your Health with Intermittent Fasting (AKA restricted eating). Like with any significant lifestyle change, be smart. Consult a professional before you jump in. Shana Hussin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who has worked in the nutrition field for over 20 years. Using unconventional nutritional therapies of intermittent fasting, balancing food intake and eliminating foods t...
Aug 04, 2021•36 min•Ep. 39
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Dr. Chris Cappannelli is back (listen to episode 21- Should I pursue a doctoral degree? If you haven’t already!) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8169838 Chris Cappannelli is a federal special agent who received his EdD in Leadership and Management from St. Thomas University in 2018. Take-Home Messages: 1. Chairs are critically important to the success of any doctoral candidate. You must learn how to communi...
Jul 28, 2021•38 min•Ep. 38
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email At the time of this recording (Dec 2020) Paul Shaw was a second-year doctoral candidate at Union Institute and University with his is major area of concentration: Humanities and Culture. He was also pursuing a certification in Creative Writing and splits his time working on his musical career in performance and composition, conducting scholarly research, and teaching. You don't have to be a born-academic ...
Jul 21, 2021•22 min•Ep. 37
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Ben Mastracco is a Plant-Based Food Coach based out of San Diego California. He specializes in helping overwhelmed dieters transition to a (mostly) plant-based diet, become meal planning pro's, and find confidence, ease, and enjoyment in healthy eating. Planning meals is a time-saver AND when you plan you are more likely to eat better (and you need to take care of YOU during this process). Meal planning c...
Jul 14, 2021•26 min•Ep. 36
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Dr. Eva Mika obtained her PhD in clinical-community psychology from DePaul University Chicago. Tips for students Communication is key Listen Trust Show respect Be candid Be an advocate for yourself – request a 30-minute video call at the beginning of the process and regularly during the process Understand that Chairs are busy people; respect their time DO NOT IGNORE FEEDBACK Ask questions Be ok with rejection ...
Jul 07, 2021•41 min•Ep. 35
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Karen Newell is an author and specialist in personal development with a diverse body of work that rests upon the foundation of heart-centered consciousness. As an innovator in the emerging field of brainwave, entrainment, audio meditation, Karen empowers others in their journeys of self-discovery by demonstrating how to connect to inner guidance, achieve inspiration, improve wellness and develop intuition. She...
Jun 30, 2021•28 min•Ep. 34
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Corey Carlson has his PhD in Higher Educational Leadership from Old Dominion University. Keys to facilitating a positive experience: 1. Peer support is critical, so find your tribe. Places to look: Your courses, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. I have a group as well; you can find it at: https://expandyourhappy.com 2. Vocalize your ideas – talk to anyone who will listen. Be cognizant of how much you are talking; don’t...
Jun 22, 2021•26 min•Ep. 33
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Dr. Veronika Larova was a student turned colleague. In this episode, we discuss the emotional rollercoaster ride of the process, the post-dissertation slump, and lessons I learned as her Chair. Her doctoral project was titled: "The Evolution of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment: Lessons Learned from MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy" Her project resulted in the development of the PACT Model and was r...
Jun 16, 2021•25 min•Ep. 32
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Jamie Hillman is a multi-passionate, purpose-driven human, on a mission to make the world a better place. Her podcast and blog (Jamie on Purpose) are for young professional women to learn all things professional and personal development along their journeys to being tomorrow’s world-changing CEOs, government officials, and community leaders. In this podcast she considers whether or not to pursue a doctorate. S...
Jun 09, 2021•33 min•Ep. 31
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Learn tips and tricks that will make writer’s block a thing of the past! Louie Centanni, MFA, is a lecturer at San Diego State University and has been teaching writing, rhetoric, and composition for over a decade. He is also an online writing consultant at the University of Arizona Global Campus Writing Center, and as a writer, he has published several short works and essays. When the global pandemics aren&apo...
Jun 02, 2021•30 min•Ep. 30
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Take-home message: Utilize the librarian and your library! Anna Uribe: Masters of Library and Information Services and lead instruction librarian and the liaison for doctoral programs at the University of Arizona global campus, AUGC. Tips: 1. Don’t use links to save your research 2. Download that resource 3. Figure out how you will organize your references: Zotero, Mandalay, Refworks (check to see if your tuit...
May 26, 2021•22 min•Ep. 29
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Moylan Ryan Somatic psychotherapist in Europe Rolfing® practitioner (Structural Integration). Learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81n-B1WI3Bg Certified posture exercise professional Movement educator Provider of continuing education with the national certification board of therapeutic massage and bodywork Embodiment coach (virtual men's groups) What is posture? Posture is really a representat...
May 19, 2021•30 min•Ep. 28
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email As you pursue your doctoral degree, you might feel a bit like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. There will be wicked witches, fireballs, and flying monkeys. But, there will also be munchkins and good witches. Here’s how to navigate the Yellow Brick Road: Trust the process (and ENJOY IT!) Realize doing a dissertation is both art & science Don’t over-complicate this You can’t boil the ocean (find the balance be...
May 12, 2021•29 min•Ep. 27
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Elizabeth Lucas is an oracle who began her work in transcendental meditation at the age of eight and has been studying with shamans, mystics, and healers ever since. She is passionate about linking body, mind, spirit, and emotions as a way to access our power within. She offers cutting edge programs, spiritual retreats, individual guidance, and online courses that give you access to your authentic, powerful, d...
May 05, 2021•28 min•Ep. 26
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Applied vs. PhD Degrees and Other Nuggets of Wisdom Dr. Rebecca Wardlow has her EDD in educational leadership and spent over 20 years as a K-12 educator, first, starting out in the classroom as a first-grade bilingual teacher working her way through administration roles, all the way up to being a principal. She then completed her doctorate and is now mentoring graduate students through the doctoral process. Ap...
Apr 28, 2021•31 min•Ep. 25
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Frustrated? Tired? Confused? This episode is for you! Helen Montgomery received her PhD in 2011 from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in Experimental Psychology with concentrations in statistics, quantitative methodology, and human factors. She has worked in higher education for over 20 years, serving as a dissertation chair, methodologies, and administrator in graduate programs. After years of witnessing do...
Apr 21, 2021•30 min•Ep. 24
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email Humor is often one of the first things to go when you are in a doctoral program. In this episode you will exercise your funny bone and learn games you can play (with or without your friends and family) that will get you laughing. Bonus: These same games actually make you a better human being! Christine Alexander is a founding member of Florida Studio Theaters Improv Troupe, and her TV appearances include SNN N...
Apr 14, 2021•24 min•Ep. 23
Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email With all members in your community: Be mindful about who you can trust Be proactive Communicate (be clear, be candid) Faculty Chair – Ask for regular meetings; see their feedback as a gift (see episode: #18). Committee members – They want you to graduate! Instructors – Can be great cheerleaders; reach out to them. Academic Advisors - Their role is to navigate you to graduation. Ask questions and be sure to ans...
Apr 07, 2021•15 min•Ep. 22
