What happens when your PhD research collides with TikTok trends, chronic pain threatens your academic journey, and your mission becomes saving lives?
Meet Dr. Emily Pfender, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania studying maternal health and how social media is shaping reproductive behavior.
In this thought-provoking episode of ConnectED, we explore:
- How Instagram influencers are reshaping conversations about birth control
- What it’s like navigating a PhD while living in chronic pain
- Why Dr. Pfender says “Never pay for a PhD”—and what to consider when funding your journey
- Her research trips to Tanzania and how she’s building health literacy through women’s circles
- The power of boundaries, gratitude, and choosing research that lights you up
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Connect with Dr. Emily Pfender:
- Instagram – @emilypfender
- LinkedIn - Emily Pfender, PhD
Stay Connected with Me:
- Instagram – @connected_phd
- LinkedIn – Haille Trimboli, PhD
- YouTube – @TheConnectEDNetwork
- Spotify – ConnectED
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