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Higher Vibrations in Higher Education
by Samantha M Harden, PhD
Interviews, meditations, and musings to promote flourishing in academia through the application, practice, and embodiment of yoga principles. I hope that we can, together, create higher vibrations in higher education (#HVHE).I am a 500+hour registered yoga teacher and associate professor of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech. I bring you this work as part of my Extension outreach and expertise in Dissemination and Implementation Science.What I share: my experience, strength, and hope for applying yoga principles in academia for mental, physical, social, spiritual health.What my guests share: Their experiences navigating their jobs, what they knew or wish they knew, and what they would share with anyone on the journey behind them.Listen in if: You are a newly graduated MS student; a holistic lifestyle coach; a med student; Extension specialist; someone who is burned out and leaving or left academia; a postdoc; professor; looking for financial wellness; someone who
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Grit and Grace: Be willing to throw it all at the wall with Yoga with Jake
Grit and Grace: Be willing to throw it all at the wall with Yoga with Jake Jake Panasevich carved out a path to be a disseminator of the benefits of yoga with an emphasis on reaching men and athletes. In looking at his offerings and success, I got the “he’s so lucky” mindset. I saw that he had…
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How to widen your love while holding grief and rage with Dr. Margie Serrato
I learn from Dr. Margie Serrato that, from both a human and anthropological perspective, we often believe lies and justify rather than reconcile with the fact that we’re wrong: in relationships, politics, etc. anywhere we “misstep.” This is where we start our almost 2 hour discussion. Based on…
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Create good energy in your classroom, once you do that you can do anything with VA Crenshaw
VA Crenshaw is a dancer, yoga practitioner, rapper and educator… never just one thing. She questions: can I be an educator and a rapper? Yes, yes you can. One person can be kind and genuine, and quick-witted, and wearing a cute outfit. How do we be more like kids before “adults” get involved?…
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Mesearch in our Research: How an associate professor of applied behavioral science applies the science to her life with Dr. Jaclyn Margolis
Dr. Jaclyn Margolis is an associate professor of applied behavioral science and department head. I found her Instagram profile TheWorkplacePhD (which has since been rebranded to JacMargolisPhD), where she shares the journey of applying behavioral science in her own life—from gratitude practices…
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Labels we put on and take off: Clothes, style, and choices with PhD in Clothes
If you've ever hid parts of yourself; felt challenged by fashion or presentation of "you" for the lab, classroom, or conference; or were uncertain of where your "real" self v academic self begin and end-- this one's for you. Rebecca gets me with so many zingers like How am I complicit in hustle...
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Deconstruct to Reconstruct your Life with Wellbeing Architect and Coach Johnika Nixon
Whether you are struggling with self worth or finances or how to role model health in the workplace, wellbeing architect and coach, Johnika Nixon, has some insights to soothe your soul. Johnika shares about her journey in higher education, in shedding old beliefs, and finding practices that help...
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Discover your Dosha: Finding Balance in Academia and Beyond with Betsy of Rasa Wellness
Tune in to a conversation with my friend and colleague, Betsy Walker an Ayurvedic counselor and owner of Rasa Wellness. We learn about the art of daily living through her deep study and practice of ancient Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a path to physical vitality and wellbeing. We talk about how to apply...
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The Courage to Earn a PhD Mindfully with Monika Staab
Monika Staab ((soon to be Dr.) is awaiting her certificate for a PhD in adult and continuing education—specifically related to international comparison in educational processes. She shares about the need for courage and vulnerability to step into joy and ease on the academic path. As a…
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Redefining Academic Success: Reflections from sabbatical with Dr. Heather Leach
In reflecting on her stellar career thus far, Dr. Heather Leach brings a lightness to the journey. She recounts how she started her education but was “there for the soccer”… finding the degree came separately. Unsurprisingly, to me, she found Health and Exercise Science. Through an internship at...
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You are not overly sensitive or selfish, you are fully worthy with Miriam Verheyden
When people are told that they are overly sensitive or thinking too much—instead of lauding gifts of insight and protection—they feel isolated and alone, and start to wonder, “Is there something wrong with me?” This was the genesis of Miriam Verheyden’s experience with her own self-doubt…
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Freefalling with the universe one sentence, job change, and breath at a time with Dr. Natalya Androsova
Dr. Natalaya Androsova, a writing and dissertation coach, studied linguistics & the communication and cultural aspects of language for her PhD. When I recorded this episode with Dr. Androsova, I felt so seen, safe, and held by her energy and trust with the universe. What I left knowing was that…
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How to use faith to not live a fragmented life with Tamra Andress
When I wanted to speak with someone about how to weave more faith and spirituality into my work as an academic Tamra Andress launched into my mind. Tamra is a best-selling author, spiritual entrepreneur, coach, podcaster, and ordained minister. She also happens to be someone I’ve known since 9th...
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Samma Says: Belonging in academia
We all have those moments that challenge us: Do we belong here? We can use our senses to revisit the moment without being overwhelmed by it. In this brief guided visualization, we embrace a moment where we felt that we didn't belong, process it, and balance the sacral chakra of connection and...
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Getting a PhD is an emotional experience with Dave Pena and Elizabeth Berry
On this episode, I interview Drs. Dave Pena and Elizabeth Berry. Elizabeth posted on Instagram about pursuing a PhD being anxiety provoking. She wondered: Where are the expectations coming from and why do we (as people) perpetuate it? It’s seen as a rite of passage. Is that reason enough? She...
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Samma Says: What comes after making a decision
We make decisions each day. We ruminate on whether it was the "right one." We lose perspective of our safety- our present. And our future. We often go to our "worst case scenario" instead of our "best case scenario." Tune in to this Samma Says for a guided meditation to engage your scenes and...
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Samma Says: Some thoughts about academic service
We are not doing this academic work for anything except to be of service. Of service to the greater good, to our communities that we hope to empower, to provide answers to really tough questions. We are doing this to be vessels of service. We need to remember why we are doing what we’re doing.…
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Samma Says: Feeling overwhelmed? Pause with me for 5 minutes
You're feeling overwhelmed? Who wouldn't be with what you have going on. Take a few moments to pause with me and greet and explore the sensation of overwhelm. Own, invest, take authority of your sensation Identify where it lives in your body Stay curious and build a relationship with the…
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How to be in the skin you are in with Terri Miller
Trigger warning: In this episode, Terri and I complete our conversation from the previous episode (How to take up space) and the dance that people have to engage in: Between dressing, presenting, and acting how we want and the repercussions of it. We talk about what people might think or…
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How to take up space with Terri Miller
Terri Miller brings her expertise in education to create plain language to disseminate science and policy to a very broad audience via the Federal Trade Commission. She provides us with strategies to cultivate grace for ourselves, and to give us time and space for learning, growing, and sharing....
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How to recalibrate within your one precious life with Dr. Jessica Matthews
Jess Matthews Dr. Jessica Matthews is here to “surprise and delight” us with her authenticity and reminders as she weaves life lessons, including some from yoga principles such as the yamas and niyamas and a near-death experience, into everyday life. My biggest take away from the conversation was...
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How to Live to 100: Lessons from the Blue Zones with the Blue Zones Project Shannon Wohlford and Dr. Allen Weiss
Blue Zones Project® is a community-wide well-being improvement initiative designed to make healthy choices easier. The program is based on principles identified during an ongoing twenty-year worldwide longevity study commissioned by National Geographic, and detailed in the New York Times...
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Samma Says: How yoga saved my life, with breath as the gateway
Whenever I ask myself, "why am I doing this podcast?", I remember you-- the person I hope is finding solace in the experiences shared through the myriad voices on the podcast. In an upcoming episode with Drs. David Pena and Elizabeth Berry, David asked about my yoga journey and we grabbed my...
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How to translate outside of the ivory tower-- being the bridge
In this episode, I have a candid and fun conversation with Drs. Nick Holton and Jon Beale who are antifragility and flow researchers, respectively, with an overall emphasis on flourishing or, living the good life. To that end, they are intentional educators who aim to distill deep philosophical...
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How to find success after tenure with Dr. Vicki Baker
Dr. Vicki Baker’s passion is helping others advance in their careers. She uses her deep curiosity of organizations and an interdisciplinary approach to ask big questions about our skills, talents, and interpersonal dynamics. When prompted about, "How do you feel like an expert? How do you know…
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How to be a scientific truth seeker with Pranav of Beyond Sc!ence Magazine
Pranav is an undergraduate research scholar who is interested in aerospace engineering and machine learning. Big concepts with huge implications and application. He merges his desire for creativity, art, and science, by discussing with other scientists what they do, how they do it, and why. He...
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How to appreciate the ’doctor you don’t see’ with Dr. Viola Lanier
Dr. Viola Lanier is the epitome of a healthy form of busy-- working as a medical liaison, leading a non-profit, and being present with her family. Each of these roles lights her up and lets her know she's using her degree to be of service to others. We dive into the mis-education society has…
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How to Find Your Way in Academia with PhD Candidate Lauren Mason
Lauren Mason is the creator and academic behind the platform Lauren Finds a Way. Her academic Instragram includes curated content while her youtube channel shows more of the day-to-day PhD student vibes. Her goal is to share nuance behind the beauty of education. Lauren encourages us to embrace…
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How to use yoga as an inquiry for the classroom of life with Stacy Hemingway
Stacy Hemingway is a yoga teacher, practitioner, and philosopher who deeply engages in the ancient aspects of yoga in a modern (but contemplative!) space: the K-12 classroom. Her goal is to equip young people with yoga for the inquiry of the classroom of life—to learn who we are, stay in the seat...
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How to Flourish Instead of Languish with Dr. Maike Neuhaus
Dr. Maike Neuhaus is a digital nomad and flourishing coach who aims to help us identify “what am I happy to struggle with” to guide us into a growth mindset. Her research background is in positive psychology and self-leadership. She helps individuals and organizations understand what humans need…
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How to work in a way that works with Alison Miller the Dissertation Coach
Dr. Alison Miller is an academic entrepreneur with a PhD in clinical psychology. Over the last 23 years, she has served graduate students by helping them learn to "work in a way that works." We have a heart-centered and candid conversation about the psychologically damaging aspects of the academy...
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Samma Says: Don’t Wait
Don't wait until you hear permission to be yourself from someone else. Don't wait for graduation, promotion, rewards, grants, publications or any other external validation of who you are to step into your work, fully you, fully alive. Happy wrap of season 1. Can't wait to see how we flourish.
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Propelling Forward: Work Culture Shifts for our Interconnected World
Fionna Boyle is a professional Mariner and naval officer—and also my cousin. She helped me revamp my entire calendar and perspective of work—in October of 2021. It’s taken over two years to get to a place of balance. We've learned a lot along the way and share some anecdotes here, in this…
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Samma Says: Some advice for your evolution
May these practices help you show up who, what, & how you want to be. Start "A" practice Be ready to evolve, slowly Define or redefine what "it" means to you (it: health, yoga, success) Bonus tip: Create your own rules; embrace intimacy (in to me see) with yourself.
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The healing powers of music and mantra: om mani padme hum
Noelle Whittington, E-RYT500, YACEP, has been a yoga Teacher since 2006, is the author of Morning and Evening Affirmation Journal, creator of Soul Alchemy Course, and has been a Yoga Teacher Trainer and mentor for Yoga studios since 2012. She wrote, produced, and performed the Mother Ocean theme...
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Healing the heart space: at work, off your mat, in your car
Physically, mentally, and socially creating compassion for self and others. An introduction to the heart chakra associate with the color green and the element of air... And the practices of compassion for self and others. We can use the metta (Pali word for benevolence, friendliness, affection…
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Valuing and Creating a Culture of Health in Academia
Borsika Rabin, PhD, MPH, PharmD* is a leader in the field of Dissemination and Implementation Science. When asked to explain the science, she shares that we are focused on “why certain solutions get used or not used in practice.” We talk about solutions to building connection, acceptance, and a...
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Great People Doing Great Work: How to brave your journey
Sarah Wang is a dual MD-PhD student at the University of Virginia. She is also a patient advocate for the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), where we met. I was instantly impressed by her thoughtfulness and contributions to the advisory board on which we serve: Clinical...
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Samma Says: Permission to hold a firm time-limit boundary
Ever have a "got a sec" turn in to 10 min diatribe or a 60-min zoom call running 6 over- back-to-back-to-back so there's no transition time? (Shout out to Dr. Alyssa Gatto in "Trip, fall, and leap into your next step, and let the transition time be gentle" (episode 4). A reminder to use your…
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Partnering with journalists to disseminate your science
Freelance journalist, Meredith Lindemon, reached out to me for my first Virginia Living feature about the Blue Zones—places where the highest proportion of people 100+ years of age live—the article is taking off and bringing new opportunities with numerous organizations. I thought you might want…
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I trust myself: A yogi’s journey to handstands and a white coat
Pull up a chair to join future Dr. Emma Kange and I as we talk about medical school, yoga, and balancing life. My favorite line is, "Doing your best doesn’t mean doing the most." Grad and med school (or work) are demanding, but give yourself permission to take time away—perhaps on the mat…
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Fire Up: Balancing the Solar Plexus in Your Work Life
An introduction to the solar plexus: Associated with fire, the color yellow, self-discipline, and core work. A time to recommit to work life balance. - Niyama: Tapas, fire, discipline, commitment - A perfect time to re-investigate yearly intentions, resolutions, etc. - To resolve means to do...
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Extension’s worthy endeavors: Being mindful of the mission to educate and serve
Dr. Ahlishia Shipley embodies her roles within Family and Consumer Sciences and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) when she posits that, to invest in a healthier society, we start with families: “Families are (one of) the most important piece to society. That’s where people are...
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Samma Says: This is your permission slip to take time to rest
Babe- if you need a permission slip to rest, let this be it. You are allowed to take time away from work. True time away from work. Nobody at the end of life said they wish they worked harder. Overworking before you leave work isn’t taking rest The fact that you have a lot to do when you return…
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Using Science and Extension to Open our Minds and Hearts
Dr. David Buys is an associate professor of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion and state specialist for Mississippi State University. His expertise spans farmer stress and health to opioid misuse and participatory research. I left with so many take-aways but two in particular: There’s...
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What you are Creating Matters: Sacral Chakra Visualization, Mantra, and Meditation
The sacral chakra is associated with creativity, birthing ideas, sensuality, connection. Some of these terms can seem "not for me". Suggestions for rethinking the narrative- we're all creative beings. Create but let go of outcome—even if your lecture flops, ok. If your grant doesn’t get funded.…
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Samma Says: Help is just one ask away, and we might be the answer.
This 5 minute reminder and meditation to check in on the notions that: - Most people are just trying to figure it all out - "We're all divine having a human experience" - We'll do things imperfectly - Support is a healing modality - A moment of rest and breathing might help you check in with what...
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Overworked and underwhelmed: The 6 faces of burnout and what we can do about them
Dr. Jacqueline Kerr is in the top 1% of most cited scientists worldwide. But in 2018, she experienced severe burn out. To survive and start to thrive, she shifted out of academia. Now, she is using this burn out to fuel change in her career, her messaging, and what she's offering to other...
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Samma Says is Zoom (literally?) killing me: Strategies for more ease in web-conferencing
The chemical factory that is my body is so stimulated. I talked to my husband for hours about how to fix my schedule. It’s only webconferencing that’s the problem. I can be endlessly fueled by my work if it’s not on back-to-back Zooms. I’m breaking the cycle going forward. But, in the meantime,...
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Paying it Forward: Embodying the tripartite mission of research, teaching, and outreach with Dr. Debby Good
Dr. Deborah (Debby) Good is tenured faculty of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech. She embodies the tripartite (three-part) mission of land-grant universities via her research, teaching, and outreach. We dive into insecurities in being “on” (looks, words, deeds) in...
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Your PhD program teaches you to think: Your heart and gut teach you how to live
Dr. Justine Dowd wants you to "heal from the inside out"...and it all started with her own journey. In this episode we discuss that: - Your PhD teaches you how to think and earns you freedom - There is a healing-- recovery and rest-- that most of us need during and after pursuing a PhD....
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Interviews, meditations, and musings to promote flourishing in academia through the application, practice, and embodiment of yoga principles. I hope that we can, together, create higher vibrations in higher education (#HVHE).I am a 500+hour registered yoga teacher and associate professor of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech. I bring you this work as part of my Extension outreach and expertise in Dissemination and Implementation Science.What I share: my experience, strength, and hope for applying yoga principles in academia for mental, physical, social, spiritual health.What my guests share: Their experiences navigating their jobs, what they knew or wish they knew, and what they would share with anyone on the journey behind them.Listen in if: You are a newly graduated MS student; a holistic lifestyle coach; a med student; Extension specialist; someone who is burned out and leaving or left academia; a postdoc; professor; looking for financial wellness; someone who
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