PhD in Parenting Podcast

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Dr. Judith Lakamper and Dr. Erin Bell share their experiences being parents in academia and academics at home. Your co-hosts discuss life with children during and after graduate school as they highlight scholarly research regarding parenting, marriage, gender, and other pertinent topics as well as their own experiences as both mothers and scholars.

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Episodes

Back to School? (Part One)

With the "back to school" season only weeks away, Judith and Erin talk through some of their concerns about what their children's day to day could look like this fall. As your hosts address their own thoughts about their children's wellbeing, they also discuss what research from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States suggests about children and COVID-19 as well as the role of schools in many communities as a hub for support and resources. This episode features r...

Aug 04, 2020•56 min•Ep. 6

Intersectional Feminism: A Discussion with LaToya Faulk about Race, Gender, and Motherhood in the Academy

In this episode, Judith and Erin have a conversation with scholar LaToya Faulk about her experiences as a Black female/single mother in the academy. Please read the message below from LaToya about this meaningful discussion: Post Talk Message from LaToya Faulk: The relationship I describe at this time in my life was an unhealthy one. These sorts of relationships have the potential to impact work production in academic settings and your mental health. It’s imperative that women, but particularly ...

Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 5

Mental Health During Grad School, a Pandemic, and Beyond

In this episode, Judith and Erin discuss mental health for those preparing for or working in an academic field. The hosts have a candid conversation about their own mental health during the stages of their respective PhD studies as well as consider how the pandemic is impacting themselves and others. DISCLAIMER: Neither host is an expert in mental health. This episode represents an informal conversation about the topic. Listeners in the US that feel they need assistance can visit https://www.men...

Jul 21, 2020•54 min•Ep. 4

The Mental Load

Remembering doctor's appointments. Balancing the budget. Buying birthday presents. Keeping track of groceries. Meal planning. The list goes on. In this episode, Judith and Erin explain and discuss the concept of the "mental load," or the oftentimes invisible labor that parents must balance with their professional work. Citing examples from their own lives, Judith and Erin take a look and the research and discuss what works in their lives (and what doesn't). This episode refers to the important b...

Jul 14, 2020•58 min•Ep. 3

Balancing Teaching, Parenting, Marriage, and More During Grad School

In this episode, Judith and Erin discuss their individual journeys through their Ph.D. program, including getting married, having children, moving into the prospectus and qualifying exam, managing the dissertation process, and the successful defense of their projects. This episode refers to the book Do Babies Matter?: Gender and Family in the Ivory Tower by Mary Ann Mason , Nicholas H. Wolfinger , Marc Goulden. Publication details are available at https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/do-babies...

Jul 07, 2020•59 min•Ep. 2

Meet Your Hosts as they Aim for Work/Life Balance during the Pandemic

In this episode, you'll meet your hosts, Judith and Erin, as they grapple with big changes related to statewide stay-at-home orders. Judith and Erin talk about how they continue to cope with working as academics from their home offices, using remote learning with their children, and finding some balance between these roles. You'll get a chance to hear about their work, their families, and the hosts will provide a helpful hack along the way. This episode refers to research by Dr. Megan Fredericks...

Jun 30, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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