Endurance And Overcoming Challenges Episodes
From Clinicals to Critical Care: Nurse Mikaela’s Survival Stories
From Clinicals to Critical Care: Nurse Mikaela’s Survival Stories In this episode, Dr. Shandra sits down with Nurse Mikaela Ausbon-Harrison to share raw nurse survival stories from her nonlinear path from animal science to nu...
Mental Endurance: Dr. Shandra and Dr. Dar
“Mental Endurance” with Dr. Shandra & Dr. Dar In this thoughtful and motivating episode, Dr. Shandra and Dr. Dar dive into the theme of mental endurance and what it truly takes to keep going on the academic journey—especially...
Our Academic Story: Dr. Shandra and Dr. Dar
In this episode Dr. Shandra and Dr. Dar come together to share their personal journeys from challenging beginnings to academic and professional success. They reflect on overcoming adversity, building resilience, and the impor...
Kinesiology Major Jonathan Jackson Williams: How Consistency Leads to…
In this episode, Jonathan Jackson Williams, tackles the challenges and strategies tied to physical activity and recovery. He highlights the significance of listening to one's body and knowing when to take a break from gym rou...
Pitfalls to a Timely Graduation with Dr. Kelly Dobson
In this thought-provoking episode of Academic Survival , Dr. Kelly Dobson unveils the untold challenges and obstacles that can hinder a timely graduation from college. Join host Shandra McDonald as she delves into Dr. Dobson'...
Navigating PWIs: Insights from Adell Coleman and Anna DeShawn
Adell Coleman and Anna DeShawn, the hosts of the Head Nod podcast, are joining me on the Academic Survival podcast to share their insights on exploring the Black experience at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). Adell Co...
Rising Above Pregnancy Obstacles in College & Pivoting from Accountin…
Overcoming the odds, Dana Spencer was determined to provide a better future for her and her unborn child. Little did she know that her college days would take an unexpected twist, leading her to a career in direct marketing a...
Shandra McDonald: From Struggles with Reading to Supporting College S…
Dr. Shandra L. McDonald, a college graduate with a lifelong battle with reading, set out on a quest to prove her doubters wrong, but discovered her own inner strength and resilience to academically survive college and beyond....
Velmar Amador-Lankster: Balancing Emotions & Academics for College Su…
Velmar learns to balance work, school, and relationships as she finds strength and emotional support in college. "I told myself in college I wouldn't do that because I came out of high school with literally no close friends, ...