Sharing the stories of loss, transitions, and other challenges of McMaster University faculty and alumni. Our goal is to build campus resilience together.
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We'll be taking a break to find some more insightful stories to share with you!💜 Check out our social media to see when we'll be releasing new podcasts!
Today's guest is Dr. Natasja Menezes, a Professor @MacPsychiatry and Chair of Student Affairs @MacDeptMed! She reflects on difficult conversations she had as an MD student, reminding us that they aren't necessarily about you or because of you.
Listen here: anchor.fm/bounce-mcmaster
Our guest this Thursday has gone to at least 2 universities! 📚 Do you think you know who it is? Let us know!
Our newest podcast is here! Listen to hear Dr. Tracy Prowse's (@BioarchItalia) story about how she knew self help wasn't enough to help her overcome a period of depression at the end of her PhD. @AnthroMac @McMasterSocSci
Listen here: anchor.fm/bounce-mcmaster
This FRIDAY, we'll be sharing Dr. Tracy Prowse's (@BioarchItalia) story! 💜 She is an Associate Professor @AnthroMac and Associate Dean @McMasterSocSci. She'll be talking about her PhD journey, where she faced imposter syndrome, a break up, and the recent passing of her mother
This week, Bounce is featuring a guest that's from Calgary, Alberta! 🌲🏞️ Check back on Wednesday to see who it is!
Check out our podcast with @jenniferheisz, professor @MacKinesiology & director @NeuroFitLab! She reminds us of the strength it takes to overcome the shame some of us associate with our mental illnesses as she shares her mental health journey
Listen here: anchor.fm/bounce-mcmaster
Tomorrow, we're chatting with @jenniferheisz, an Associate Professor @MacKinesiology and Director of @NeuroFitLab. She discusses the many ways that she tried to take care of her mental health before finding a solution that works for her.
Listen here: anchor.fm/bounce-mcmaster
This week, we invited a professor who has completed an Ironman triathlon to talk about their story on Bounce! Can you guess who it is?
Today on Bounce, Mathura Mahendren, a @MacBHSc alumni, shares her experience as the first member of her family to attend university. She also reminds us that resisting pain hurts more than feeling it as she talks about a difficult break up. Listen here: anchor.fm/bounce-mcmaster
Tomorrow, Mathura Mahendren will be joining us on Bounce! She is a @McMasterU @MacBHSc alumni who is a design researcher by nurture, and a storyteller by nature. Mathura will explain going through a break up gave her a more nuanced understanding of her self, emotions, and body💜
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Listen to our newest podcast with @Sloboda_Lab, a professor @BBS_McMasterU! Dr. Sloboda shares her story about how she navigated the challenge of being seen as a whole person, who has a life outside of the lab. Listen here: anchor.fm/bounce-mcmaster🎧
Tomorrow, we'll be chatting with Dr. Deborah Sloboda (@Sloboda_Lab), a professor in @BBS_McMasterU! She'll share her experience as the only female postdoctoral fellow in her department and how the subtle, but profound difference in how she was treated impacted her daily work life
After a break for Reading Week, we're back with another podcast this week! This week we'll be chatting with a professor who spent 10 years in Australia and New Zealand 🐨🦘 Can you guess who it is? 🤔
Today's guest is Dr. Mat Savelli, a professor in @McMasterHAS & @MacArtsci. At the end of his undergrad, he found himself uncertain about his relationships with his family & girlfriend, and what to do after his undergrad. Listen to his story here: anchor.fm/bounce-mcmaster
We'll be sharing Dr. Mat Savelli's story on Bounce TOMORROW! Dr. Savelli is a professor is @McMasterHAS and @MacArtsci. He reminds us of the importance of slowing down a nd taking a moment to reflect during our academic careers💜
We're excited to launch our first episode of Bounce today!💜 Today, Zeinab Khawaja shares her story about navigating her different identities in her undergrad and highlights the courage it takes to reach out for support. Listen to Zeinab's story here: anchor.fm/bounce-mcmaster
