The Guide to Mindful Conservation: Dancing in Pink Hiking Boots

Dr. Scarlett Smash, guest Dr. Chris Parsons and Dr. Abigail McQuartters-Gollop have a good discussion about what academic tenure is like in the US and the UK. They evaluate if it is politically corrupt, and what we can do to make tenure more mindful.

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Scientists and conservation practitioners often encounter harassment, and even assault, when working in the field. Guest Melissa Cronin tells Dr. Scarlett that we are part of the solution - there are ways that we can set ground rules, set examples and models to prevent harassment and assault when in the field.

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Melissa Cronin website http://melcronin.com/about

Workshop https://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/events/fieldwork-toolkit-webinar-series-preventing-sexual-harassment-assault

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This 13 minute guided meditation is perfect a daily pause or break for yourself that can be done at work, school, or at home. Join Dr. Scarlett Smash as she guides you through tranquility, and peace; ending with a round of OMs!

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This week Dr. Scarlett Smash has a fun conversation with guest Dr. Sean Tracy about some ways to let go, have fun, and connect with nature again. Find that childlike joy and curiosity again!

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Citizen Science - BirdEye app http://www.birdseyebirding.com

More Bird sighting programs https://www.fws.gov/birds/get-involved/citizen-science.php

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Dr. Scarlett Smash goes on a mindful rant about Conferences and how they can improve in mindful planning. She explains that this is just one aspect of mindful planning but it is an important one. 

How do I get a job in wildlife conservation? Guest Nick Askew has been working with international conservationists for years, helping them find their dream job. It is so important to reduce your stress and keep up your optimism when looking for your future job. Everyone needs help! Thankfully, there are career services that can help us gain training and support. Nick goes into all the free material that is available to you.   

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Guest Dr. Chris Parsons and Dr. Scarlett Smash go on a mindful rant about some no-no examples of unprofessional social media posts they think are not mindful.

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Dr. Laura May-Collado has been managing a long-term conservation project that is truly an example of mindful local conservation engagement. She tells Dr. Scarlett Smash what it takes to have success in a conservation project, and how local engagement has made all the difference. 

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We may think we can will our way to success and to that career we most desire, but life is not that simple. Guest Dr. Claire Simeone shares how mindfulness saved her career and future goals.  

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This is a special series on the Guide to Mindful Conservation; Dancing in Pink Hiking Boots Podcast called the Deep Dive Discussion where host Dr. Scarlett Smash and Nikita Shiel-Rolle have a vulnerable and important 4 episode dialogue about Racism in Conservation and our field of Science. It is strongly suggested to listen to each discussion in order and to know that the topics discussed may be challenging and hard to hear at time but they are between two caring loving friends in a safe space. Together we can make change and dismantle systemic racism in the field of science, and make it a safe place for all.

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Nikita Shiel-Rolle @CatIslandKita

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This is a special series on the Guide to Mindful Conservation; Dancing in Pink Hiking Boots Podcast called the Deep Dive Discussion where host Dr. Scarlett Smash and Nikita Shiel-Rolle have a vulnerable and important 4 episode dialogue about Racism in Conservation and our field of Science. It is strongly suggested to listen to each discussion in order and to know that the topics discussed may be challenging and hard to hear at time but they are between two caring loving friends in a safe space. Together we can make change and dismantle systemic racism in the field of science, and make it a safe place for all.

Show Notes: During this discussion the statement duos discovered in 2017, is being corrected in this show note. The duos were published in 2015 but the duos were originally discovered in the 1800’s (Reference)  

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This is a special series on the Guide to Mindful Conservation; Dancing in Pink Hiking Boots Podcast called the Deep Dive Discussion where host Dr. Scarlett Smash and Nikita Shiel-Rolle have a vulnerable and important 4 episode dialogue about Racism in Conservation and our field of Science. It is strongly suggested to listen to each discussion in order and to know that the topics discussed may be challenging and hard to hear at time but they are between two caring loving friends in a safe space. Together we can make change and dismantle systemic racism in the field of science, and make it a safe place for all.

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Nikita Shiel-Rolle @CatIslandKita

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TITLE: “India's Mantra”
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This is a special series on the Guide to Mindful Conservation; Dancing in Pink Hiking Boots Podcast called the Deep Dive Discussion where host Dr. Scarlett Smash and Nikita Shiel-Rolle have a vulnerable and important 4 episode dialogue about Racism in Conservation and our field of Science. It is strongly suggested to listen to each discussion in order and to know that the topics discussed may be challenging and hard to hear at time but they are between two caring loving friends in a safe space. Together we can make change and dismantle systemic racism in the field of science, and make it a safe place for all.

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Nikita Shiel-Rolle @CatIslandKita

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Trying to get your scientific paper published can be daunting! Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Chris Parsons discuss the entire process to ease your fears, as well as give constructive recommendations and suggestions on how the paper publications process can be more mindful.

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This episode is provides advice and tips that you need to know when you are preparing to apply for graduate school and scouting out your graduate advisor. Your graduate advisor can a make or break in your academic career - so it's important to know how to assess a potential advisor. Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Chris Parsons provide help on how to identify a good graduate advisor and how to build a helpful thesis/dissertation advisory committee.

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Cross Culture Ecologist Expert, Dr. Ancilleno Davis shared with Dr. Scarlett Smash the current problems with colonialism and research abroad. How international students experience prejudices and how civil rights protections are non-existent for our foreigners scientists and conservationists. They discuss what researchers and conservationists can do to be mindfully ethical when engaging with local communities. 

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One Earth Stories of Oppression in Conservation: Our Challenges and Our Successes

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Marine Biologist, Divina Lade shares her experience moving to United States from the Philippines, and the challenges she has been experiencing. Dr. Scarlett Smash and Divina Lade have a great uplifting discussion on what their diverse and inclusive conservation society would look like, and discuss the research behind it.

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Our careers can be very challenging for us emotionally, and Dr. Claire Simeone and Dr. Scarlett Smash talk about how they lost themselves emotionally because of it. How do we reawaken our emotions mindfully and why is it important for us to reconnect. 

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Dr. Scarlett Smash wants everyone to start showing more well deserved happiness and celebration. She gives some good advice on how to do so. 

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This can make or break your spirit. The publication rat race seems overwhelming let alone the process of publishing. How to protect yourself, and be mindful when you are make publication partnerships. Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Chris Parsons talk about your rights, and how we can be mindful scientist in this process.

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