Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide

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This book explores the PhD experience as never before and provides a “survival guide” for current and prospective PhD students. The book investigates why mental health issues are so common among the postgraduate population, going beyond the statistics, looking at lived experience of both the author and as well as current PhD students, who have found balancing mental wellness with the PhD endeavour challenging. The author discusses tips and tricks she wished she had known at the start of her PhD process for managing mental health, such as managing imposter feelings, prioritising workload, and self-care strategies to help others throughout their own journey. The book goes beyond typical mental health discussions (where the focus for improving mental health is placed on PhD students to become “more resilient”) and explores some of the often unspoken environmental factors that can impact mental health. These include the PhD student-supervisor relationship, the pressure to publish, and deep systemic problems in academia, such as racism, bullying and harassment.Finally, the book is a call to action, providing tangible improvements from the author’s perspective that university institutions can make to ensure that academia is a place for all to thrive. Narrated by Gabriella Kountourides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoe Ayres


    • Aug 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Chapter 12: Thriving, Not Just Surviving

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 29:44


    This chapter looks at how to get help for mental illness, based on the author's experience.The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob."Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here.This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee. This helps keep me going helps support future projects.For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission.Please find the full reference list for the book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chapter 11: The High-Walled Rose Garden - Understanding there is life outside the academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 22:15


    This chapter looks at the uncertainty of "what comes next" after PhD study, and the alternatives to academic careers.The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob."Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here.This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee. This helps keep me going helps support future projects.For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission.Please find the full reference list for the book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chapter 10: Publish or Perish - On the Myth of Meritocracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 30:10


    This chapter explores the overwork culture in academia and the pressure to publish.The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob."Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here.This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee. This helps keep me going helps support future projects.For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission.Please find the full reference list for the book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chapter 9: Perhaps It's Not You It's Them: The PhD Student-Supervisor Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 38:11


    This chapter looks at the professional relationship between PhD students and their supervisors, and when things go wrong.The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob."Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here.This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee. This helps keep me going helps support future projects.For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission.Please find the full reference list for the book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chapter 8: Dismantling the Ivory Tower - Systemic Issues that might impact your mental health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 69:45


    This chapter explores the environmental systemic issues that PhD students might face.The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob."Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here.This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee. This helps keep me going helps support future projects.For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission.Please find the full reference list for the book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chapter 7: Why You Earned It: Fighting the Imposter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 29:50


    This chapter explores the impostor phenomenon, and how it can impact our studies.The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob."Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here.This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee. This helps keep me going helps support future projects.For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission.Please find the full reference list for the book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chapter 6: I'll Read it Later and Other Lies we tell ourselves: Managing Expectations and Guilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 27:16


    This chapter looks at managing expectations and guilt during the PhD journey.The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob."Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here.This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee. This helps keep me going helps support future projects.For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission.Please find the full reference list for the book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chapter 5: Not Another Yoga Session - Why University Wellbeing Programs and why they so often miss the mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 20:46


    This chapter looks at university wellbeing sessions, and if they are fit for purpose.The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob."Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here.This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee. This helps keep me going helps support future projects.For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission.Please find the full reference list for the book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chapter 4: Self-care - Without you there is no PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 43:22


    This chapter looks at what we can do ourselves, through self-care, to look after our own mental health.The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob."Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here.This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee. This helps keep me going helps support future projects.For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission.Please find the full reference list for the book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chapter 3: Setting the Scene: Understanding The PhD Mental Health Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 22:02


    This chapter looks at the so-called "PhD mental health crisis" looking at the statistics and facts behind this.The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob."Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here.This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee. This helps keep me going helps support future projects.For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission.Please find the full reference list for the book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chapter 2: Challenging Perceptions - What is Mental Health Anyway?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 20:05


    This chapter explores our understanding of mental health and mental illness, and how we might recognise the signs in ourselves and others.The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob."Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here.This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee. This helps keep me going helps support future projects.For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission.Please find the full reference list for the book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chapter 1: Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 25:48


    An introduction to the book, and what to expect from the guide.The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob."Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here.This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee. This helps keep me going helps support future projects.For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission.Please find the full reference list for the book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Note From The Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 1:53


    Before you start - a note from the author, Zoë Ayres, walking you through a few items you should note, before starting listening to the podcast.The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob."Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here.This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee. This helps keep me going helps support future projects.For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission.Please find the full reference list for the book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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