142: "Quiet Quitting" in Academia

I am excited to kick off the brand-new Mid-Career Podcast Series, where I dive into the realities of academic life after tenure.  Mid-career is the longest stretch of the academic journey, often 15 to...

23 Sep 202527min

What should take priority in your academic career right now: rewriting grant proposals or getting your papers published? In this episode, I offer a hot take that might make you pause—and rethink – how...

16 Sep 202524min

Have you ever sat down to write and felt completely stuck, frustrated, or drained—wondering why it feels so much harder than any other part of your academic work? In this episode, I dive into the real...

9 Sep 202514min

Have you ever found yourself buried under the weight of the very success you worked so hard to achieve?  Winning a giant grant or getting the opportunity to head your own research center are amazing a...

2 Sep 202529min

What happens when the most challenging part of leadership isn't the work, but the weight of emotions you're expected to carry? In this episode, I dive into the hidden emotional labor of leadership, sh...

26 Aug 202525min

In today's special episode, I share a conversation with my friend and fellow writing coach, Dr. Anna Clemens. Anna helps scientists write their articles, and she invited me to join a live stream on he...

19 Aug 202559min

If you've ever thought "it's not just about time—I don't have the energy" when it comes to your writing, you are not alone.  In this episode, Dr. Abigail Hogan joins me to talk about how she's learned...

12 Aug 202520min

If you've ever said, "I'd love to join Navigate, but I just don't have the time," this episode is for you.  Today, I'm joined by Dr. Janet McCabe, who brings honesty and real-world insight into what i...

5 Aug 202515min