Rising Tide

Dr. Allison Schaser: How Knowing Yourself Can Unlock Everything

Episode Summary

This podcast is as dynamic as our guest. We cover a wide range of topics from leveraging mentors, importance of checking in with yourself, staying true to yourself, and perservering in a male domianted post doctorate. **The last half is my favorite part. I put timestamps in the notes for you in case you just can't wait to get to some of the topics

Episode Notes

Key Timestamps:

• 23:22 - How to check in with yourself after making a decision
• 25:02 - Being a strong, career driven woman doesn't have to conflict with being a supportive spouse
• 29:42 - Allowing external world to influence decision = Unhappiness
• 40:35 - What happens when self talk turns from advocate to enemy
• 45:24 - Navigating an environment devoid of female role models
• 50:00 - Process of turning Women in Science into an inclusive non-profit
• 56:40 - Choosing to be child-free. Facing social expectations, combating imposter syndrome, and staying true to yourself.