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  • From academia to entrepreneurship with Dr. Thompson
    Jan 11 2023

    This week we are chatting with Dr. Thompson. She talks about her journey from academia to entrepreneurship.

    Dr. Thompson is the owner of Michelle Dionne Thompson Coaching and Consulting, she is an Academic and Legal Coach. Dr. Thompson helps women in law and academia who struggle with exhaustion and imposter syndrome build sustainable careers with their expertise, community, & soul. 

    Website: https://www.resistantvision.com 


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    27 m
  • Happy New Year!
    Jan 4 2023

    In this episode, we delve into our personal, career and academic goals for the year 2023. We share our plans for the coming year. So, tune in to find out more about our 2023 goals!


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    10 m
  • Our Favourite Things 2022 Edition
    Dec 14 2022

    Gift-giving season has officially arrived, and we have carefully curated a list of practical gifts for graduate students that are not cards and cash envelopes. We have gift ideas for grads in sciences, humanities, arts, math and more. Most items are under $100! The complete list of items will also be available in an upcoming blog post. 

    Listen until the end of the episode for details about the exciting giveaway. Good luck and happy holidays! 


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    21 m
  • Mobile apps and LGBTQ+ people with Chris Dietzel– Part 2
    Dec 7 2022

    This week we conclude our conversation with Dr. Chris Dietzel. 

    Christopher Dietzel, Ph.D. (he/him) is a research associate on t the iMPACTS Project and also works in the Sexual Health and Gender (SHaG) Lab. Dr Dietzel's research explores the intersections of gender, sexuality, health, safety, and technology. Recently, his interests have focused on issues of consent and sexual violence, particularly related to mobile apps and LGBTQ+ people.

    Chris Dietzel’s contact information and academic profile 

    • christopher.dietzel@mcgill.ca  
    • www.mcgill.ca/definetheline/christopher-dietzel  


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    14 m
  • Mobile apps and LGBTQ+ people with Dr. Chris Dietzel– Part 1
    Nov 30 2022

    At the height of the pandemic, many singles turned to dating apps to seek relationships. This effectively changed the way people dated, but has the pandemic changed dating forever? What do mobile apps have to do with power relations? To help us answer these questions, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Chris Dietzel to the podcast, Dr. Dietzel conducts cutting edge in the realm of dating and technology that cater to men who have sex with men (MSM).    

    Christopher Dietzel, Ph.D. (he/him) is a research associate on the iMPACTS Project and also works in the Sexual Health and Gender (SHaG) Lab. Dr Dietzel's research explores the intersections of gender, sexuality, health, safety, and technology. Recently, his interests have focused on issues of consent and sexual violence, particularly related to mobile apps and LGBTQ+ people.  

    Dr. Chris Dietzel’s contact information and academic profile 

    • christopher.dietzel@mcgill.ca  
    • www.mcgill.ca/definetheline/christopher-dietzel
    • https://linktr.ee/cdietzel 


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    27 m
  • Tinder, Bumble, etc. : Dating while in grad school
    Nov 23 2022

    Grad work can be time consuming and overwhelming. Late nights at the library leave little time for dating, let alone a relationship. There are plenty of mobile apps that help students connect with potential partners. In this episode, we share our experiences using dating apps while in grad school. We also discuss racism and racial fetishization on dating apps. 


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    19 m
  • Maintaining your health and fitness during a PhD with Jordan Rogers - Part 2
    Nov 16 2022

    In this week’s episode we conclude our conversation with Jordan, we discuss: 

    • Finding the motivation to workout  
    • Funding  
    • Developing a workout schedule 

    Jordan is the owner of Mighty Maestro Fitness in Ottawa, he is also a trainer, martial artists with three black belts, a physique competitor, a fitness model and he has won a mixed martial arts (MMA) title. He has been teaching different martial arts and fitness for 25 years (he taught his first class when he was 15 years old!) He helps adults and students find their gateway to enjoy fitness to consistently workout. Most importantly he is Xingtan’s personal trainer. 

     

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    • https://mightymaestrofitness.com/  

     


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    20 m
  • Maintaining your health and fitness during a PhD with Jordan Rogers - Part 1
    Nov 9 2022

    Last week we teased this week’s topic and guest. Well, you’re in for a treat! This week we're talking about health and fitness. To help guide this conversation, we have the pleasure of welcoming Jordan Rogers a.k.a Mighty Maestro. 

    Jordan is the owner of Mighty Maestro Fitness in Ottawa, he is also a trainer, martial artists with three black belts, a physique competitor, a fitness model and he has won a mixed martial arts (MMA) title. He has been teaching different martial arts and fitness for 25 years (he taught his first class when he was 15 years old!) He helps adults and students find their gateway to enjoy fitness to consistently workout. Most importantly he is Xingtan’s personal trainer. 

    In this week’s episode we first get to know Jordan and his training philosophy, then we discuss how to: 

    • Prioritizing health 
    • Making time for fitness 
    • Exercising v. being fit and healthy 

     

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    18 m