The Other Kind of Doctor

Co-Pilot, aka CP, steps in to co-host this episode with Teale. Will AI be a suitable replacement for human interaction? Or will Teale become unhinged? And what does our guest Tyler Shores think about all this? Tyler is an expert on Digital Wellbeing and Productivity and teaches a course on the subject, so he's just the person to ask! Then in Brain Bites, Teale and CP tackle British Writing Conventions, particularly those crucial to writing the PhD thesis. Stay tuned to the end to find out what happens when co-hosts stop being polite, and start getting artificially intelligent! To find out more about Tyler Shores and the course he teaches on Digital Wellbeing and Productivity, visit: https://tylershores.com/project/digital-productivity.The awkward in this episode was brought to you by Teale Failla and Microsoft Co-Pilot.Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast for some reason.For further information about The Other Kind of Doctor podcast and team, please visit our website: https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, hosts Teale and Souki talk with Dr Luke Blaxill, founder of The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding, about how you can help fund your PhD, whether or not you received UKRI funding or you have already started your doctoral studies.Then in Brain Bites, Spooky Souki and Terrifying Teale delve into the origins of Halloween, its history in the British Isles and influence on Guy Fawkes Night.The Other Kind of Doctor is hosted by Teale Failla and Soukaina Ben Abdellah, PhD students at Royal Holloway University of London. Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast.For further information about The Other Kind of Doctor podcast and team, please visit our website: https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our co-hosts, Teale and Reverie, are joined by Professor Dawn Watling. Dawn is Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Postgraduate Research) and Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway University of London. In this episode, Dawn talks about UKRI funding for PhD students, discussing different research councils, the relationship between UKRI funding schemes and individual universities, and what level of funding is available. Lastly, she provides top tips for anyone who wants to pursue funding for a PhD in the UK.Stay tuned until the end of the episode for this week’s Brain Bites: What IS a PhD?Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast.For further information about The Other Kind of Doctor podcast and team, please visit our website: https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our hosts, Soukaina and Reverie, are joined by Zeyad Altholoth. Zeyad is a fellow PhD student at Royal Holloway University of London in the Department of Health Studies. In this episode, Zeyad shares his experiences of starting PhD study as a student with ADHD, discusses the importance of normalising conversations about neurodiversity, and explains how to access specialist support within the University. Lastly, he provides top tips on study environments and assistive technology for other ‘neuro-spicy’ students. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for this week’s Brain Bites: Is multi-factor authentication counterproductive to data privacy? Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast.For further information about The Other Kind of Doctor podcast and team, please visit our website: https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the Series 3 opener introduces our new TOKD co-hosts: Soukaina Ben Abdellah, Reverie Black and Teale Failla, PhD students at Royal Holloway University of London. In this episode, the hosts discuss their backgrounds, what led each of them to their PhD, and what they are studying. They talk about their reasons for joining the podcast and provide top tips for first-year students beginning their PhD 'quests'.Stay tuned until the end of the episode for this week’s Brain Bites: What are the best snacks for studying?Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast.For further information about The Other Kind of Doctor podcast and team, please visit our website: https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Series 3 of The Other Kind of Doctor, where we sprinkle a bit of fun and absurdity on the brilliance of PhDs! Join our diverse group of PhD candidates as we navigate the maze of research, academia, and life, all with a healthy dose of humour.Sponsored by the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London, this podcast doesn't feature stethoscopes and scrubs – we’re the other kind of doctor! Here we celebrate the quirks and triumphs of the doctoral journey, sharing insightful conversations, compelling anecdotes, and lots of laughs. Whether you’re knee-deep in research or just curious about academia, our podcast offers a light-hearted take on the serious business of earning a PhD.Expect thought-provoking discussions, candid interviews with experts, and a unique perspective on the ups and downs of the PhD experience. Upcoming topics this series include how to secure government funding, alternative sources of funding, creative and alternative format PhDs, digital wellbeing, storytelling in the PhD thesis, and how to pass your viva with no corrections!Subscribe to The Other Kind of Doctor, and let’s explore the fascinating, challenging, and downright absurd moments of the academic world together. Because even the smartest minds can have their not-so-genius moments!-----------Series 3 is hosted by Royal Holloway PhD candidates Soukaina Ben Abdellah, Reverie Black and Teale Failla.For more information about our podcast and amazing team, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.comThank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Other Kind of Doctor podcast, where we celebrate the exciting (but crazy) journey of earning a PhD and working within academia. Join our hosts, Gemma and Gaia, as they explore the diverse and unique stories of fellow PhD students, academics and other professionals, who have navigated the challenges and triumphs of academia. From ground-breaking research to personal narratives, each episode is a deep dive into the world of academia and beyond. Special thanks to our amazing podcast team and the Royal Holloway Doctoral School for their invaluable support on this project.Thank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast.Subscribe now and join us on this extraordinary academic adventure!Transcription: (also available on our website)Gemma: Hello and welcome to 'The Other Kind of Doctor' podcast. My name is Gemma.  Gaia: And my name is Gaia and we are both on the journey of gaining a PhD.  Gemma: At 'The Other Kind of Doctor', we celebrate the quirks and triumphs of the doctoral journey.  Gaia: We'll be sharing insightful conversations with academic and industry experts, fellow PhD students, and a whole host of other guests. Gemma: We'll be exploring their doctoral journeys and their top tips to succeed in academia and beyond.  Gaia: As well as having a few laughs on the way...  Gemma: Whether you are knee deep in research or just curious about academia, our podcast offers a light-hearted take on the serious business of earning a PhD.  Gaia: You can expect topics such as career, post-PhD, managing toxic productivity, and supporting wellbeing as a PhD student. Gemma: Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your chosen podcast platform and check out our Instagram and Twitter accounts: @otherdoctor_pod as well as our website: theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com.  Gaia: Enjoy the podcast and we look forward to chatting to you soon.  Gemma and Gaia: Bye! ​ NOTE: The podcast no longer has a Twitter or X account and our Instagram handle is now @tokd.official (link above). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Other Kind of Doctor, where we sprinkle a bit of fun and absurdity on the brilliance of PhDs! Join our diverse group of PhD candidates as we navigate the maze of research, academia, and life, all with a healthy dose of humour.Sponsored by the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London, this podcast doesn't feature stethoscopes and scrubs – we’re the other kind of doctor! Here we celebrate the quirks and triumphs of the doctoral journey, sharing insightful conversations, compelling anecdotes, and lots of laughs. Whether you’re knee-deep in research or just curious about academia, our podcast offers a light-hearted take on the serious business of earning a PhD.Expect thought-provoking discussions, candid interviews with experts, and a unique perspective on the ups and downs of the PhD experience. Upcoming topics this series include how to secure government funding, alternative sources of funding, creative and alternative format PhDs, digital wellbeing, storytelling in the PhD thesis, and how to pass your viva with no corrections!Subscribe to The Other Kind of Doctor, and let’s explore the fascinating, challenging, and downright absurd moments of the academic world together. Because even the smartest minds can have their not-so-genius moments!-----------Hosted by Royal Holloway PhD candidates Teale Failla and Soukaina Ben Abdellah.For more information about our podcast and amazing team, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.comThank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the last episode of Series 2 of The Other Kind of Doctor podcast! As Gemma and Gaia are graduating this year and stepping down as hosts, they spend this episode looking back over their PhD journeys and reflecting on things they have learnt along the way.Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Why do we feel nostalgic for old media?The Other Kind of Doctor podcast will be returning in Autumn 2025, with new hosts, new topics, and new guests!For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.comThank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gemma and Ryan are joined by Katherine Griffiths. Katherine is a PhD student at Royal Holloway. In this episode, Katherine talks about her experience in building a successful supervisor-student relationship, balancing being independent and needing help from your supervisor, and how to manage expectations. Finally, she provides her top tips for PhD students wanting to build a positive supervisory relationship.Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - How long does it take for a house to feel like a home?For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.comThank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Emily Gow. Emily is a research impact manager at Royal Holloway. In this episode, Emily explains what impact is, why it is important, and how this differs from public engagement. Finally, she provides her top tips for PhD students wanting to maximise their research impact.Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Do we prefer the countryside when we get older?For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.comThank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Prof Dawn Watling. Dawn is associate pro-vice-chancellor of postgraduate research at Royal Holloway. In this episode, Dawn shares why it is important to go out into nature as a PhD student, whether house plants count as nature, and what to do if you have limited access to natural spaces. Finally, she provides her top tips for making the most out of nature.Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Is it true that opposites attract?For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.comThank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gemma and Gaia discuss how to build a stronger PhD community. They discuss how a strong PhD community can help with managing loneliness, and provide tips on how to get things started.Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - What is better, audiobooks or physical books?For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.comThank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Dr Tim Holmes. Tim earned a PhD in neuroscience at Royal Holloway, and later transitioned to industry, working with clients such as Coca-Cola, Apple, and Disney. In this episode, Tim shares his experience of transitioning to industry, what motivated him to make this change, and describes the differences between academic research and industry research. Lastly, he gives his top tips for PhD students looking to pursue a career in industry.Find Tim's LinkedIn profile here.Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Do daylight lamps actually work?For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.comThank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gemma and Gaia discuss how to deal with perfectionism as a PhD student. They discuss why perfectionism is more common in academics, why this is not always helpful while studying for a PhD, and provide some tips for dealing with perfectionism.Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - What are some of the most unusual research areas?For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.comThank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Brandon Wade. Brandon is a PhD student and lecturer in the Media Arts department at Royal Holloway. In this episode, Brandon shares his experience of studying for his creative PhD, discusses what the application process was like, and highlights some of the challenges he has experienced. Lastly, he gives his top tips for individuals wanting to pursue a creative PhD.Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Why do we rewatch TV shows so much?For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.comThank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**Please note: This episode contains discussions of mental health and suicide**If you are experiencing distress, please contact Samaritans on 116 123, open 24/7, or call 999 (UK) in an emergencyThis week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Simran Frontain. Simran is a PhD student in the Classics department at Royal Holloway, University of London. In this episode, Simran shares her experience in academia with chronic illnesses, and how this has influenced her education journey, as well as explaining what support supervisors need to give to students that have chronic illnesses. Lastly, she gives a key piece of advice that would help other individuals suffering from chronic illnesses embarking on their PhD journey.  Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Will a four-day work week actually work?For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.comThank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Ian Lacey. Ian is a PhD student in the Department of History at Royal Holloway, University of London. In this episode, Ian shares why PhD students should be networking/ going to conferences, how to get over the awkwardness of chatting to people you’ve never met, as well as discussing the importance of a strong online profile. Lastly, he gives his top tips for PhD students wanting wanting to network at conferences and events. Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - How many people in the UK have a PhD? For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.comThank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Dr Vanita Chamdal. Vanita is a Teaching Fellow at Royal Holloway and a therapist. In this episode, Vanita shares why it is important to look after your wellbeing whilst also making sure you are still productive, and what support supervisors and universities should be providing to PhD students. Lastly, she gives his top tips for protecting your wellbeing when studying.Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Do astrological signs influence personality?For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.comThank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Dr Jamie Moffatt. Jamie is a Post-doctoral Fellow. In this episode, Jamie shares his experience of securing a research post-doctoral position after his PhD, and discusses how to approach potential labs as well as how to know if a post-doc is right for you. Lastly, he gives his top tips for PhD students wanting to apply for a research post-docStay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - How do dog and cat people differ?For more information about our podcast, please visit https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.comThank you to the Doctoral School at Royal Holloway University of London for sponsoring this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.