The Millennial PhD: Creative Survival at Work & Beyond

Ep 41. On letting go + other end of year reflections

Mela talks top 3 creative lessons from 2022. PLUS, part II of the episode includes reflection questions for your own DIY solo retreat. Check in with yourself on your personal, creative, and social values heading into 2023. ***Prefer your reflections written out? Accompany the episode with a special download/print out of the end-of-year creative reflection questions. Find it here. [https://subscribepage.io/O8lo5P]Or, at the link in bio of @themillennialphd Instagram page. - Interested in starting your own podcast? I host The Millennial Phd on Buzzsprout and I love it because, for me, it was the easiest and most user-friendly podcast hosting site. Follow this link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1348813] to sign up, and you'll automatically get a $20 Amazon gift card included in your sign up; plus, it helps support The Millennial PhD. Happy podcasting! - Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/melamuzio] Dr. Carmela Muzio Dormani - aka your host, Mela - is a sociologist, dancer, and creative consultant. Learn more about Mela and get access to creative resources at themillennialphd.com [https://themillennialphd.com/]. The Millennial PhD is all about building community. Join the conversation: - Connect with Mela on IG @melamuzio - Follow @themillennialphd for up-to-date info on the podcast & blog. - Email themillennialphd@gmail.com with feedback.

Ep 40. The Power of Storytelling ft. Jessica Groves Chapman, PhD.

Jessica L. Groves-Chapman, PhD. is a storyteller and poet that uses neuroscience to demystify the stories of our lives, one line at a time. Jessica completed her PhD in neuroscience at the University of Georgia and was previously an Assistant Professor at Centre College. She’s also a former small business owner. During the Covid-19 pandemic she was faced with the challenge of small business operation in the health and wellness sector and was forced to close due to safety considerations for clients and staff. During the past 2 years she’s explored her career transition through writing a novel, taking a course in life coaching, and providing homeschooling content for elementary aged children.  - Interested in starting your own podcast? I host The Millennial Phd on Buzzsprout and I love it because, for me, it was the easiest and most user-friendly podcast hosting site. Follow this link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1348813] to sign up, and you'll automatically get a $20 Amazon gift card included in your sign up; plus, it helps support The Millennial PhD. Happy podcasting! - Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/melamuzio] Dr. Carmela Muzio Dormani - aka your host, Mela - is a sociologist, dancer, and creative consultant. Learn more about Mela and get access to creative resources at themillennialphd.com [https://themillennialphd.com/]. The Millennial PhD is all about building community. Join the conversation: - Connect with Mela on IG @melamuzio - Follow @themillennialphd for up-to-date info on the podcast & blog. - Email themillennialphd@gmail.com with feedback.

Ep 39. Late Fall Check-in: “Be gentle with yourself”, and other Tips for Thriving during Seasons of Change

The days are getting shorter and the weather in the Northeast U.S. is getting  grey. Mela talks through reorienting and reclaiming this season as a time of transformation - shedding what no longer serves us to make room for new growth. Plus, four tips for practicing creativity and pursuing our goals in times of turbulence and transformation. - Interested in starting your own podcast? I host The Millennial Phd on Buzzsprout and I love it because, for me, it was the easiest and most user-friendly podcast hosting site. Follow this link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1348813] to sign up, and you'll automatically get a $20 Amazon gift card included in your sign up; plus, it helps support The Millennial PhD. Happy podcasting! - Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/melamuzio] Dr. Carmela Muzio Dormani - aka your host, Mela - is a sociologist, dancer, and creative consultant. Learn more about Mela and get access to creative resources at themillennialphd.com [https://themillennialphd.com/]. The Millennial PhD is all about building community. Join the conversation: - Connect with Mela on IG @melamuzio - Follow @themillennialphd for up-to-date info on the podcast & blog. - Email themillennialphd@gmail.com with feedback.

Ep 38. Environmental Sustainability & Entrepreneurship ft. SOL VAE founder Bridget Thorpe

Mela talks with Bridget Thorpe, the Founder of values-based brand SOL VAE. In this episode Bridget talks actionable tips to infuse environmental sustainability into your brand. If you've been missing our entrepreneurship focused episodes, this one is for you. Bridget kindly shared a 15% discount for anyone interested in SOLVAE apparel. You can view and purchase here. [https://solvae.co/] *This is NOT an affiliate program. I don't make money from your purchase; it's just a discount code. - Interested in starting your own podcast? I host The Millennial Phd on Buzzsprout and I love it because, for me, it was the easiest and most user-friendly podcast hosting site. Follow this link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1348813] to sign up, and you'll automatically get a $20 Amazon gift card included in your sign up; plus, it helps support The Millennial PhD. Happy podcasting! - Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/melamuzio] Dr. Carmela Muzio Dormani - aka your host, Mela - is a sociologist, dancer, and creative consultant. Learn more about Mela and get access to creative resources at themillennialphd.com [https://themillennialphd.com/]. The Millennial PhD is all about building community. Join the conversation: - Connect with Mela on IG @melamuzio - Follow @themillennialphd for up-to-date info on the podcast & blog. - Email themillennialphd@gmail.com with feedback.

Ep 37. Empowerment, Healing, and Intimacy Work ft. Dr. Kimberly Rose Pendleton

Mela talks intimacy, affect, and embodied care with the incredible Dr. Kimberly Rose Pendleton, who shares her story of leaving academia and starting her own business as an intimacy coach (and so much more). If you're interested in creating new ways to share your knowledge, this deeply inspired episode is for you! Kimberly is the creator of UNCOVER, a global movement and community of women dedicated to the healing power of pleasure. With an M.A.,  a PhD, in-depth coaching training, and years of experience, it is her honor and pleasure to weave the intellectual side of empowerment, healing and intimacy work in with the embodied, playful practices of pleasure. Connect with Kimberly at @drkimberlyrose [https://www.instagram.com/drkimberlyrose/?hl=en] on IG. - Interested in starting your own podcast? I host The Millennial Phd on Buzzsprout and I love it because, for me, it was the easiest and most user-friendly podcast hosting site. Follow this link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1348813] to sign up, and you'll automatically get a $20 Amazon gift card included in your sign up; plus, it helps support The Millennial PhD. Happy podcasting! - Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/melamuzio] Dr. Carmela Muzio Dormani - aka your host, Mela - is a sociologist, dancer, and creative consultant. Learn more about Mela and get access to creative resources at themillennialphd.com [https://themillennialphd.com/]. The Millennial PhD is all about building community. Join the conversation: - Connect with Mela on IG @melamuzio - Follow @themillennialphd for up-to-date info on the podcast & blog. - Email themillennialphd@gmail.com with feedback.