In Episode 16, Dr. Marilyn Ward and Dr. Sarah Gordon take time to talk about their own journeys in getting their doctoral degrees. They use the almost 45 minutes in this episode to offer insights from their experiences in helping other students learn how to stay focused, work towards achieving goals, and harness a "never give up" mentality.Dr. Ward and Dr. Gordon speak from their heart, with a genuine approach in trying to help other doctoral students who may be feeling overwhelmed in school. Dr. Ward and Dr. Gordon emphasize the important role physical activity had for each of them in managing stress and burnout during school. They also dive deep into what motivated each of them to stay focused on their goals when, at times, life threw many obstacles in that path.If you are looking for some guidance in how to stay focused, tune out the noise, and work towards your dreams and goals, this episode may help give you that mental clarity you need today to keep going.Dr. Ward and Dr. Gordon are immensely grateful to have this platform to educate and motivate others towards their phd journeys.All information shared in The PhD Journey Unplugged podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be deemed professional advice.