EPISODE 1
Navigating self-doubt, tough feedback, knowledge gaps and the advisor relationship
With Dr. Jackie Cockburn and Dr. Kate Parizeau
In this episode, we dive into the emotional landscape of academia with Dr. Jackie Cockburn and Dr. Kate Parizeau, faculty in the department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the University of Guelph.
We explore ways to navigate the advisee/advisor relationship, manage the shift from grades to critical feedback, the myth of having to know all, and the importance of creating safe spaces for uncertainty and vulnerability. Whether you’re a student or advisor, this episode promises insights and inspiration.
Resources
We have curated some of our favourite research and conversations on navigating self-doubt, imposter syndrome, the emotional side of graduate school, and complexities of the advisory relationship. There is so much wisdom here. Have fun exploring!
The power of vulnerability
Intellectual Self-Doubt: The Psychology Behind Questioning Your Competence
The PhD Survival Guide Podcast – 25
What makes PhD students happy? Good supervision
Are these the happiest PhD students in the world?
U of G supports
Getting information and feeling validated is a great starting point but putting the ideas into practice and navigating systemic issues like abuse of power is challenging to do on your own.
- Counselling support
- Graduate student library supports
- Graduate student peer supports
- Graduate student academic calendar – dispute resolution
- Black and Racialized Graduate Student Support Network
- International student advising
- Indigenous Student Centre
Graduate Student Resources
In collaboration with the Graduate Student Association at the University of Guelph, join us as we explore the emotional demands of graduate school and share some of our favourite insights and tools.
