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Hosted by Lorena Aceves · education · EN
In this podcast, I, Dr. Aceves, create space for scholars in and outside of the academy to authentically share their professional and personal journeys. We often think that the path to success is a linear one, but in telling our story, we quickly learn that is far from the truth. My goal is to cultivate a platform where scholars young and wise can learn about the diverse ways people (particularly individuals with PhDs) get to where they are today and emphasize the story behind the journey. I also dive into topics that are important to students and early career folks on solo episodes. Tune in!
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn this podcast, I, Dr. Aceves, create space for scholars in and outside of the academy to authentically share their professional and personal journeys. We often think that the path to success is a linear one, but in telling our story, we quickly learn that is far from the truth.
Vida De PhD is hosted by Lorena Aceves. The show has published 76 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Journey of Dr. Chelsea Williams" (17 September 2026, 29 minutes), "Dr. Aceves Shares: The In Between Being Laid Off to New Position" (27 August 2026, 38 minutes), and "The Journey of Dr. Linda Halgunseth" (3 June 2026, 40 minutes).
Vida De PhD publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 76 episodes.
Booking probability for Vida De PhD is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Vida De PhD requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Vida De PhD's contact route on record: verified email.
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Lorena Aceves hosts Vida De PhD, an education podcast with 76 episodes published.
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In this episode of Vida de PhD , Dr. Chelsea Williams joins Lorena to share her journey from first-generation college student to tenured associate professor—and the role community has played every step of the way...
This solo episode is a raw and honest life update from Dr. Aceves. She shares the exciting news about her new role and reflects on the journey from being laid off to landing an amazing new opportunity. Like grief...
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In this episode of Vida de PhD , host Dr. Aceves sits down with Dr. Linda Halgunseth to discuss her journey to the PhD. Together, they reflect on how the path to a PhD — and the career that follows — is rarely linear...
This episode is part of the Navigating Uncertainty with Certainty series on Vida de PhD. In this conversation, Lorena and Elia reflect on navigating today’s job market. They share important realities to consider with...
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In this episode of Vida de PhD , host Dr. Aceves sits down with Dr. Lupe Diaz Lara to reflect on her journey into and through her PhD. Lupe shares how she discovered research along the way—navigating aspects of doctoral...
This episode is part of the Navigating Uncertainty with Certainty series on Vida de PhD . In this conversation, Lorena and Deziah reflect on the highs and lows of navigating today’s job market. They share practical...
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In this episode of Vida de PhD , host Lorena Aceves sits down with Lucia Alcala to reflect on their shared Mexican backgrounds and the experiences that shaped their academic journeys. Lucia shares her path into graduate...
This episode is part of the Navigating Uncertainty with Certainty series of Vida de PhD. In this conversation, Lorena & Vanessa sit with uncertainty and explore what it really means to navigate life, career, and...
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In this episode of Vida de PhD , Lorena sits down with Dr. Ximena Franco-Jenkins to unpack a journey that proves academic paths don’t have to be linear to be powerful. From aspiring flight attendant and future law...
This episode marks the beginning of a new era of Vida de PhD. The show will continue to feature interviews with incredible scholars navigating both academic and non-academic paths, while also shining a light on the...
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In this episode, Lorena shares some news and reflections as she navigates this new season of life that she's been launched into unexpectedly. She also expresses her deep gratitude appreciation for everyone and...
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Lorena had the honor of interviewing Adriana! For the longest time, which she admits in the episode, she has admired Adriana's work. It was really awesome for Lorena to sit down with her and learn about where her...
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Sara has a pretty amazing story of pursuing not only a PhD but also a JD. Lorena dives into a fruitful conversation with Sara about all the unique places her PhD and JD journey took her professionally! If you are...
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Learn hear how Maciel navigated her Mexican heritage in pursuing her higher education and then her PhD. Lorena and Maciel dive into sharing how their families are from the same Mexican state. We also talk about the...
This interview is part of a new series on Vida de PhD —a podcast hosted by Lorena Aceves, a research scientist at ChildTrends, that explores stories of impact at the intersection of research and people. In collaboration...
In this episode, Lorena interviews Dr. Mara Lopez, who is just the coolest human ever. Her educational journey is uniquely hers and the story she tells with it is so empowering. Mara is an incredible human...
This interview is part of a new series on Vida de PhD —a podcast hosted by Lorena Aceves, a research scientist at Child Trends, that explores stories of impact at the intersection of research and people. In...
In this episode, Lorena interviews Dr. Debbie Rivas-Drake who takes us through journey into academia. She shares a wealth of wisdom around mentorship and the power it has to transform journeys. We also touch on the...
In this episode, Lorena interviews Dr. Rebecca Berger about her journey to pursuing her PhD and a non-academic career. Rebecca shares some precious gems around mentorship and her journey that may shed some light for...
This episode focuses on rebooting the show after a break for the summer. Lorena recaps the importance of community by finally sharing some highlights from the SRCD 2025 conference along with some comments from SRCD...
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