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In Conversation With… is a dynamic podcast where we engage in candid and thought-provoking conversations with PhD candidates, graduates, thought leaders, and experts from diverse fields. Join us as we explore a wide range of topics, including finding balance amidst academic and personal demands, navigating the mental health journey during the PhD process, uncovering the unspoken structural issues within universities, and addressing gatekeeping challenges. With each episode, we offer deep insights, practical advice, and inspiring stories to empower listeners on their own PhD journey and beyond. Whether you’re a current PhD student, a recent graduate, or simply curious about the world of academia and life post-PhD, this podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the complexities and opportunities of the academic and professional landscape
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S1E10 We fought for freedom, not democracy
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Hlengiwe Ndlovu to unpack the complex dynamics of state-society relations. We dive deep into the tension between freedom and democracy, exploring the often…
Why perceptions matter: How Africans experience democracy
In this episode, the mic is turned as Keo Mbebe interviews me about my research on governance, democracy, and public perceptions in Africa. We discuss how everyday experiences shape democratic…
S1E9 Beyond the TRC: Rethinking Justice, Memory, and Healing in South Africa
I speak with Keo Mbebe about her PhD research on the TRC and its colonialist historiography. We unpack the TRC’s misplaced aims, the dangers of misusing concepts like reconciliation, and the enduring…
S1E10 Migrant identities: rethinking belonging, ethnicity and citizenship
In this episode, Silindile Mlilo draws from her PhD research to shed light on unconventional forms of citizenship, the intersections of indigeneity and ethnicity, and the ways these “marginalized”…
S1E9 Rewriting Narratives: Pentecostal Women and Feminist Imaginaries
In this episode we’re joined by Tumi Mampane, a lecturer and PhD candidate whose research examines the portrayal of township femininities in South African media. We discuss how TV shows like Scandal…
S1E8 Black Female Therapists’ Experiences of Therapy with Black Female Clients
The therapeutic relationship is often described as a powerful space for healing, yet it doesn’t exist in isolation from broader societal factors. Race, gender, and culture play a pivotal role in…
S1E7 Mind, body & thesis
The PhD can be a fun and an adventurous journey of self, knowledge and the world and it also requires balance. Join Silindile, Ntokozo and I as we discuss the different waves of balance in the PhD…
S1E6 When things don't go as planned
Today, we delve into a candid discussion on navigating the challenges when things don’t go as planned during the PhD journey
S1E5 From Masters to PhD
Today, we explore the transition ‘From Masters to PhD’, reflecting on the challenges, lessons, and personal growth experienced along the way
S1E4 Beyond doubt: Overcoming imposter syndrome in academia
Imposter syndrome in academia... let's talk about it. Imposter syndrome is something that affects all of us in some way, shape or form. Given that the PhD journey and academia is characterized by…
I'm done with my PhD now what?!
In this episode Dr. Palesa Nqambaza takes us through her post PhD journey. After years of focusing on completing the PhD, one can forget what it is to fully live outside the PhD. From identity…
Lebo’s journey to book authorship
In this episode, join us as Dr. Lebogang Mokwena shares her writing journey. Currently immersed in writing her debut book, Dr. Mokwena takes us through the motivations behind her decision to write,…
Welcome: In conversation with… Mmabatho Mongae
In this introductory episode of In Conversation with… Mmabatho Mongae shares a bit of background about herself, why she started In conversation with… an online platform to share candid conversations…
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Welcome to in conversation with… where we have candid conversations on the PhD journey and beyond. If you find yourself in a transition face, doing your PhD, thinking of doing your PhD then this…
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