Broke PhD Podcast
By: Dr. G
Language: en-us
Categories: Society, Culture, Personal, Journals
Broke PhD Podcast shares the experiences of individuals as they navigate the journey of life. BROKE stands for Building Relationships Or Kindling Emotions, which I aim to do with every episode. Through sharing these stories, the goal is to elevate the voices of those who are often left out of the narrative. Additionally, I hope sharing these stories will allow others to gain insight that could aid them along their own journeys.
Episodes
A Conversation with Malynda Hale
Jan 07, 2026This episode features Malynda Hale, who is an award-winningactress, a singer, an activist, the Executive Director for The NewEvangelicals, a content creator, and an all-around multi-hyphenate. During our conversation, Malynda shares about her background and experiences of being an activist, of navigating the entertainment world, and of trying to find a balance between her artistry and her activism. Additionally, we talked about the topics of being a content creator/the social media world in general, AI and its impact on music, and we talk about our experiences of being Black Women navigating the present socioeconomic climate, specifically that of...
Duration: 00:51:54A Conversation with Dr. Shanell T. Smith
Dec 13, 2025This episode features Dr. Shanell T. Smith, who is the founder of Shanell T Smith Consulting and the creator of the Accelerate Your Doctorate method. On this episode, Dr. Smith shares about her background as well as the work of her LLC, Shanell T Smith Consulting, which has two focuses of 1) aiding doctoral students with accelerating through their degree program, and 2) aidingorganizations and leaders with further developing their leadership abilities and with enhancing their overall productivity. Additionally, we talk about the topic of prioritization and the importance of prioritizing one's energy, one's time, and most importantly, oneself.
Duration: 00:39:22
A Conversation with Dr. Goings
Aug 13, 2025This episode features Dr. Ramon Goings who is the author of “14 Secrets to a Done Dissertation” as well as runs the “Done Dissertation” dissertation consulting firm. On this episode, Dr. Goings shares about his background and we talk about the topics of imposter syndrome, and being a first-generation student going through a doctoral program. Additionally, Dr. Goings shares some key takeaways that will ideally aid you with navigating through a doctoral program or with navigating through life overall.
To connect with Dr. Ramon Goings:
Website: www.ramongoings.com
Email: info@ramongoings.com
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Duration: 00:27:35A Conversation with Veronica
Apr 24, 2025This episode features Veronica DeLaHarpe, your 2025 Miss American Coed for the Miss American Coed Pageant system! On this episode, Veronica shares about her background, her experiences in both pageantry as well as being a Graduate School Student, and we talk about the importance of shining as your true authentic self.
To connect with Veronica DeLaHarpe, please feel free to reach out to her via her social media platforms, and/or via email:
Personal Instagrams: @miss.veronica.delaharpe
@veronica.delaharpe
Title/Queen Instagram: @themissamericancoed
Email: vdelahar@em...
Duration: 00:27:57The Importance of Community
Jan 17, 2025Who makes up your community? On this episode of Broke PhD Podcast, I talk about the importance of community and how it is crucial to surround yourself with individuals who will uplift you as you navigate along your life journey.
To stay connected with the Broke PhD Podcast Family and to learn more about the show or about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com
Also, check out the Broke PhD Podcast Shop: brokephdpodcast.shop
Duration: 00:07:3110 Things That I Wish I Had Known Earlier in Life: Part 2 [Things 6-10]
Dec 24, 2024What do you wish you would have known earlier in life that could have aided you with better navigating your life journey? On this episode, I share the last five things out of the “10 Things That I Wish I Would Have Known Earlier in Life.” This segment is a two-part segment, so be sure to check out Episode 22 to hear the first five things.
To stay connected with the Broke PhD Podcast Family and to learn more about the show or about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com
Also, check out the Broke Ph...
Duration: 00:06:5910 Things That I Wish I Had Known Earlier in Life: Part 1 [Things 1-5]
Dec 24, 2024What do you wish you would have known earlier in life that could have aided you with better navigating your life journey? On this episode, I share the first five things out of the “10 Things That I Wish I Would Have Known Earlier in Life.” This segment is a two-part segment, so be sure to check out Episode 23 to hear the other five things.
To stay connected with the Broke PhD Podcast Family and to learn more about the show or about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com
Also, check out the Brok...
Duration: 00:05:28A Conversation with Dr. Michelle Gibbs: Part 2
Dec 09, 2024This episode features Dr. Michelle Gibbs, also known as Mrs Mummy PhD. On this episode, Dr. Michelle Gibbs shares about being a Black Immigrant woman navigating the world of academia. Additionally, we talk about the importance of having or building your own support system to aid you as you navigate your academic or personal life. Dr. Gibbs also shares some key takeaways that will hopefully aid you as you navigate along your own journey. This episode is part two of a two part segment, so be sure to listen to the first part of our conversation, part one (Episode 20). <...
Duration: 00:24:17A Conversation with Dr. Michelle Gibbs: Part 1
Nov 07, 2024This episode features Dr. Michelle Gibbs, also known as Mrs Mummy PhD. On this episode, Dr. Gibbs, shares about her background and her inspiration for wanting to start Mrs Mummy PhD. Additionally, she shares some strategies that she uses to aid her with maintaining a balance with managing all of the facets and areas of her life. Lastly, during this part of our conversation, Dr. Gibbs shares about how she is navigating her present life, navigating motherhood, navigating the world of academia, and navigating her professional role of being a dietician. This episode is part one of a two...
Duration: 00:17:07A Conversation with Gillian
Oct 08, 2024This episode features Gillian DiAddezio, your 2025 Ms. American Victory for the Miss American Coed Pageant system! On this episode, Gillian shares about her professional background and being as she deems “a Gillian of all trades.” Additionally, she shares about the positive impact that pageants have had on her life. We also talk about not being afraid of failure, and how this journey called life may not always be a linear path forward. To connect with Gillian DiAddezio, please feel free to check out her website, connect with her via her social media platforms, and/or reach out to her via...
Duration: 00:20:58A Conversation with Dr. Paulina
Sep 27, 2024This episode features Dr. Paulina Cossette! On this episode, Dr. Paulina shares about her experience of leaving the world of academia and professorship. Additionally, she shares about her journey of becoming a freelancer and small business owner and entering into the world of copy editing.
To connect with Dr. Paulina Cossette, please feel free to check out her website, connect with her via her social media platforms, and/or reach out to her via email:
Website: acadiaediting.com
Instagram: acadiaediting
Facebook: acadiaeditingservices
YouTube: acadiaediting
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Duration: 00:24:02Expanding the Scope of Broke PhD Pocast
Sep 12, 2024On this episode I talk about how I am planning to expand the scope of Broke PhD Podcast to share the stories of individuals navigating life in general. I want Broke PhD Podcast to be a platform that can elevate the voices of those that are often left out of the narrative and/or ignored. I also reiterate that BROKE is an acronym which means Building Relationships Or Kindling Emotions. Through every episode, I aim to build relationships or to kindle (or to evoke) emotions from you the listeners, to allow for our Broke PhD Podcast Family to feel...
Duration: 00:04:34A Conversation with Future Dr. Shelika: Part 3
Aug 24, 2024This episode features the first guest ever on Broke PhD Podcast – Future Dr. Shelika Joshi! On this episode, Future Doctor Shelika continues to talk about her dissertation research as well as her research topic area of refugee and immigrant mental health. Additionally, she shares about her experience of being a woman of color in academia.
To connect with Future Dr. Shelika Joshi, please feel free to follow her on Instagram or reach out to her via email:
Instagram: @phdwithshelika
Email: shelikajoshi@gmail.com
To lear...
Duration: 00:29:15A Conversation with Future Dr. Shelika: Part 2
Jul 26, 2024This episode features the first guest ever on Broke PhD Podcast – Future Dr. Shelika Joshi! On this episode, Future Dr. Shelika shares about her career and dissertation research focus on refugee and immigrant mental health. Additionally, she provides an understanding of the difference between the terms refugee and immigrant, and she shares some of the personal connections that motivated her to strive towards working with and further supporting this population.
To connect with Future Dr. Shelika Joshi, please feel free to follow her on Instagram or reach out to her via email:
In...
Duration: 00:29:16A Conversation with Future Dr. Shelika: Part 1
Jul 18, 2024This episode features the first guest ever on Broke PhD Podcast – Future Dr. Shelika Joshi! On this episode, Future Dr. Shelika Joshi shares about her background and her journey. Additionally, this first part of our conversation focused on the topics of work-life balance, self-care, and prioritization of mental health and well-being.
To connect with Future Dr. Shelika Joshi, please feel free to follow her on Instagram or reach out to her via email:
Instagram: @phdwithshelika
Email: shelikajoshi@gmail.com
To learn more about the show and abou...
Duration: 00:14:19Recovering from a PhD Program: The 5 Stages
Jun 19, 2024What are the stages that a person goes through when recovering from a PhD Program or an Educational Program? On this episode, I share the five stages that I went through when recovering from my PhD Program!
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Duration: 00:13:08My Mini Motivators
May 17, 2024What are my Mini Motivators or incentives that have aided me with pushing through those tough times of my program? On this episode, I share my five Mini Motivators or those things that have aided me, fueled me, and helped with me with pushing through during my doctoral program!
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Duration: 00:08:10My New Online Shop
May 01, 2024I started an online shop!!! On this episode, I share about my new online art and sticker shop – Broke PhD Podcast Shop!
To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com
Also, check out the Broke PhD Podcast Shop [Opening May 6, 2024]: brokephdpodcast.shop
Duration: 00:05:23Why I Left the Teaching Profession
Mar 07, 2024Why did I leave the teaching profession? On this episode, I share the five main reasons that contributed to me making the decision to leave the teaching profession.
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Duration: 00:13:02
5 Mental Health Practices
Feb 29, 2024What are some practices that can aid an individual with maintaining their mental health while going through an educational program? On this episode, I share five practices that aided me with maintaining my mental health while going through an educational program.
To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com
Duration: 00:07:14The 10 Steps of the PhD Process: Part 2 [Steps 6-10]
Feb 08, 2024What steps might an individual take in order to earn their PhD? On this episode, I share steps 6-10 out of the 10 steps of the PhD Process. This episode is part two of a two part segment, so please also check out the first part/episode.
To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com
Here is the citation for my Dissertation Research in case anyone is interested in checking it out:
Green, K. J. (2023). An exploration of the...
Duration: 00:11:33The 10 Steps of the PhD Process: Part 1 [Steps 1-5]
Feb 01, 2024What steps might an individual take in order to earn their PhD? On this episode, I share steps 1-5 out of the 10 steps of the PhD Process. This episode is part one of a two part segment, so please also check out the other part/episode.
To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com
Duration: 00:10:4313 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting My PhD Program – Part 2 [Connection]
Jan 25, 2024What are some things that you think an individual should know before they begin a PhD journey? On this episode, I share four more things (things 6 – 9 out of 13 things) that I wish I had known before starting my PhD program. This episode is part two of a three part segment, so please also check out the other parts/episodes.
To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com
Duration: 00:13:0613 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting My PhD Program – Part 3 [Writing]
Jan 25, 2024What are some things that you think an individual should know before they begin a PhD journey? On this episode, I share the last four things (things 10 – 13) that I wish I had known before starting my PhD program. This episode is part three of a three part segment, so please also check out the other parts/episodes.
To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com
Here is the citation for my Published Manuscript:
Green, K. J. (2022). Painting the ex...
Duration: 00:08:2613 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting My PhD Program – Part 1 [Challenges]
Jan 11, 2024What are some things that you think an individual should know before they begin a PhD journey? On this episode, I share 5 out of 13 things that I wish I had known before starting my PhD program. This episode is part one of a three part segment, so please also check out the other parts/episodes.
To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com
Duration: 00:11:30Microaggressions
Jan 02, 2024Have you had to deal with any microaggressions along your PhD or graduate school journey? I know I have! On this episode, I share about the four main microaggressions I have had to deal with along my PhD journey. I also ask each of you to please share about your own experiences.
To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com
Duration: 00:13:31My PhD Journey
Dec 14, 2023What does one’s journey towards earning a PhD look like? On this episode, I share about my own journey and the path I took towards earning my doctoral degree. I also call on each of you to reflect on your own journey and your own path towards earning your graduate level degree.
To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website: brokephdpodcast.com
Duration: 00:12:45Why Did I Get a Doctoral Degree?
Nov 28, 2023Why would anyone want to get a doctoral or graduate level degree? On this episode I share my whys or those reasons that motivated me to earn my PhD. I also call on each of you to take time to pause and reflect about your own whys.
To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website:
brokephdpodcast.com
Reference: National Science Foundation (2022). Survey of Earned Doctorates. https://ncses.nsf.gov/surveys/earned-doctorates/2022
Duration: 00:05:44Welcome to Broke PhD Podcast
Nov 27, 2023Why the name Broke PhD Podcast? What will this podcast aim to do? The answers to these questions and more are shared in this introductory episode.
To learn more about the show and about the host, please visit the podcast website:
brokephdpodcast.com
Duration: 00:03:20