
Turns out ethics applications, supervision meetings, and imposter syndrome are not the only things you can carry during a PhD. Who knew?! In this episode, the damned divas unpack a major life change. We discuss the...


Having a PhD is an accomplishment but it's not without its ups, downs, smiles and frowns. Join us damned doctoral divas to discuss all things PhD without the professionalism. If you're also a damned PhD student, want to become one or (for some unfathomable reason) want to reminisce on your time as one; listen in!
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Signup to Generate a PitchHaving a PhD is an accomplishment but it's not without its ups, downs, smiles and frowns. Join us damned doctoral divas to discuss all things PhD without the professionalism. If you're also a damned PhD student, want to become one or (for some unfathomable reason) want to reminisce on your time as one; listen in!
Recent episodes include "Episode 31: Damn, we’re growing our sample size?!" (15 May 2026, 87 minutes), "Episode 30: Damn, I have to teach?!" (27 June 2025, 82 minutes), and "Episode 29: Damn, I don't believe my own findings?!" (25 April 2025, 83 minutes).
PhDamn publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 77 minutes across 31 episodes.
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PhDamn is an education podcast with 31 episodes published.
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Turns out ethics applications, supervision meetings, and imposter syndrome are not the only things you can carry during a PhD. Who knew?! In this episode, the damned divas unpack a major life change. We discuss the...

Episode #31
<p>Teaching is an important job that acts as a vehicle to a knowledgable, well-skilled society. So what happens when you're a tired, underpaid, overworked PGR who just gets thrown into a teaching position? In this...

<p>It's been a minute, but we're back! This week, the Damned Divas talk about the ups and downs of analysing data and writing thesis chapters. From analysis during fieldwork, to mish-mash methods - we laugh, we vent and...

<p>WARNING: This episode contains moderate rage.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Things get spicy as we continue our deep dive into babyfication - aka infantilisation - in academia. This time, we’re joined by our fabulous friend...

<p>Have you ever felt like you're treated as "lesser than" in your PhD experience? Well have we got the episode for you! This month, our Damned Divas talk about our experiences with infantilisation (or babification) in...

<p> In this episode, we dive into some hypothetical PhD scenarios and label them with red, yellow, or green flags. From dodgy supervisor behaviour to panicking over harsh feedback, nothing is off-limits. And of course...

<p>What does a year of fieldwork do to a person? In this episode the damned divas explore just that through our favourite method of conversation; object elicitation! We reflect on the ups and downs of the past year...

Episode #24
<p>Ever wondered what it's like to do a PhD while have a neurological disability? This episode, the PhDamn ladies speak about our relationships with disability, from the way we define it to our experiences with our...

<p>Have you thought about the various ways in which you can disseminate your research? This week the damned divas explore the sexy etymology behind the word 'dissemination' and speak about the ways we would carry it out...

After a bit of a break, we're back! Why did we leave, you may ask? Because once again, our PhDs have gotten the best of us. In this episode, we talk about the progress (or lack thereof) of our fieldwork and our stance...

<p>So you spent the whole of your first year talking about the research you're going to do... but what happens when you actually have to do it? This week we have the first of many episodes about fieldwork. The ups...

Burned out PhD student? Have you ever toyed with the concept of leave? This week the damned divas talk about resting, taking leave and enjoying the Christmas period. We also celebrate turning one! We reflect on one year...

Constant confusion, fatigue and burnout. Literature reviews, ethics and confirmation reviews. It's (almost) all behind us - we've finally gotten through first year! This week the Damned Divas talk about our reflections...

<p>Wondering what academic conferences are and why we have to go to them as academics? Well guess what, so do we! This week we talk everything conferences; why we like them, dislike them as well as our general...

<p>This week we get (somewhat) uncomfortable delving into the way our PhDs affect the way we approach love and relationships. We also speak about our disdain for the word 'c***'. Enjoy!</p>

Episode #3
<p>What do you get when you throw three tired PhD babes into a room with nothing but a mic and free time? A weird impromptu conversation about food! So that's this week folks. Do with that what you will.</p>

<p>Confirmation reviews up the wazoo. Low wages have plagued the nation. Strikers have enveloped the university buildings. Everything is anarchy. Sometimes we just need to shout. </p>

Episode #1
<p>Hey Damn Fam! It's been months since we've recorded so this week we give you a major life update. Hear the story of Lara's wedding, Pragya's European escapades and Merissa's bowel movements.</p>

<p>We're back and better than ever! This week we talk about the impact our PhDs have on our mental health. Join us as we delve into our current state of mind and share the tried-and-true coping mechanisms that...

<p>Ready to catch a wild academic wave? In this LONG AWAITED episode of PhDamn, your hosts embark on an adventure like no other! Join the damned divas as they shake things up with a fresh injection of STEM perspective...
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