Deanna Paolantonio (Phd) on Combining Personal, Academic, and Career Experiences Into a Fulfilling Pursuit

The Student Success Exchange

“Two weeks after being accepted into the PhD, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes [...] the auto-immune form of diabetes [...] That last chapter [of my student journey] was about Deanna finding her own resilience.” - Deanna Paolantonio (PhD) Deanna Paolantonio is a proud alumnus of York University. Dr. Paolantonio completed her doctorate in dance studies in 2018 after a long academic career as both an undergraduate and masters student at York. Deanna’s experiences allowed her to combine her interests in dance, dance education, body image, and type one diabetes. Moreover, it was through researching,writing, and defending her dissertation at York that Dr. Paolantonio was able to create the foundation for her non-profit dance workshop D-Dance Inc. In this podcast Deanna outlines how her time at York contributed to her own success cultivating a career path that is fulfilling both professionally and personally. Tags: Post-doc; research; dance; teaching; building a new relationship with my body; thesis; masters; PhD; bridging theory and practice; resilience; health; wellness; well-being; community work; arts-based education; confidence; knowing oneself; purpose; listen to your body; help-seeking; time management Connect with Deanna: Facebook: D-Dance and Deanna Paolantonio Instagram: @dea_bug and @ddance_inc Twitter: @DDanceInc1 LinkedIn: Deanna Paolantonio Connect with her through D-Dance: Website: www.d-dance.org Email: [e-mail] Recorded October, 2019. Hosted by David Ip Yam. Music by Jose Miguel. This podcast does not endorse statements made by guests. This podcast is not endorsed by any organization. Views expressed on this podcast are opinions of the speakers only. If you think you need support regarding mental health, addictions and well-being, please consult a professional and/or a helpline like Good2Talk.