As with many other journeys in life, the PhD journey is often isolating and cumbersome... As such, creating a community and identifying a support network that you can rely on throughout the process is of significance. In this episode, the HMU ladies walk you through their experiences of finding ways to thrive on the journey. For example, how their research community and social networks became a reliable source of support and comfort. Detailing how these support systems became spaces where they could share their experiences, get tips and insight into strategies for overcoming challenges common to the PhD journey, amongst other things.