Managing big changes in your PhD with confidence with Kay Danes

Kay Danes is an award-winning author, human rights advocate and humanitarian.

In this episode Kay shares the transformative experience of reshaping her PhD research and provides insights for other PhD candidates facing similar obstacles.

Kay posits the importance of recognising challenges as part of the academic process.

She reflects on her own major shift of both subject and department within her doctoral study.

Kay also offers a useful perspective on how to approach feedback and stay focused on your research goals.

You can find out more about Kay here: https://www.kaydanes.com/

You can read the transcript of this episode here: thephdliferaft.com

If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft’ here: https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

This is the podcast for you if you are currently doing a PhD; are working with PhD students; or just living with someone who is on a PhD journey.

The PhD Life Raft will focus on sharing insights and experiences around some common issues like anxiety, procrastination, precariousness, imposter syndrome, and work-life balance. We will talk to students, supervisors and experts in the field of wellbeing and mental health and share actionable tips and additional resources.

Doing a PhD is tough. The PhD Life Raft is here to help you get through.

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• Latest episode: 2025-03-24
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