300: Powering Down 2025 And Welcoming 2026
Today we're celebrating a milestone: Episode 300. Instead of doing a big party episode, I wanted to share a more grounded, honest reflection as we wrap up 2025, a year that has been one of the most pr...
16 Dec 202527min
299: Scaling Research Without Grants
2025 has been a year of funding uncertainty in academia, and I know many of you have been asking yourself how to keep your research moving forward when grant opportunities are unpredictable. Today, I...
9 Dec 202519min
298: Confronting Feelings Of Shame, Fear, And Guilt About Writing
Guilt, shame, and fear around academic writing show up far more often than we admit. And for many academics, those emotions become so intertwined with our identity that even seeing the phrase "making ...
2 Dec 202528min
297: Cathy's Holiday Book Review
The holiday season is here, and what better way to celebrate than with some great books? In this special 2025 holiday book review episode, I'm sharing some of my favorite reads from the past year, plu...
25 Nov 202519min
296: [Mid-Career Series] Using Navigate to Plan for Full: Client Case Study with Michelle Espino (Re-Release BONUS)
When you reach mid-career in academia, it can feel like you should have everything figured out. But often, that's when the real questions begin. In this episode, I sit down with Michelle, a mid-caree...
18 Nov 202528min
295: [Mid-Career Series] Leading for Legacy (Re-Release EP 105)
After tenure, it can feel like everyone is depending on you, from students to your junior colleagues, your co-authors, and even your family. In this episode, I explore what it really means to lead fo...
11 Nov 202513min
294: [Mid-Career Series] What Academic Leadership Really Means (Re-Release EP 94)
Have you been told to "step into leadership" on your campus, only to realize what they really meant was taking on more admin work? In this episode, I'm breaking down one of academia's biggest myths: ...
4 Nov 202527min
293: [Mid-Career Series] You Don't Have To Do The Mid-career Burnout (Like Everyone Else In Academia) (Re-Release EP 182)
Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or wondering what happened to the joy you once felt in your academic work? You're not alone. Today, I'm tackling one of the most common and least discussed challeng...
28 Okt 202529min
