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PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationWriting Your Thesis/Dissertation Pt. 1: Picking an Advisor | Ep. 31Have you ever hesitated to reach out to a potential advisor because you’re worried they will turn out to be a bad fit once it’s too late to change? Do you find yourself vacillating between choosing an advisor that you like interpersonally and the one that’s the most prestigious?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re starting a series on how to develop your thesis or dissertation starting with the most important first step: getting an advisor. We’ll talk about how to honestly evaluate your own strengths, name your limits without shame, and choose an...
2026-02-0327 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationWriting Research in a Chilling Political Climate | Ep. 30Have you sat down to write, and before the words arrive, you ask, “Is this safe to say?” or Is this worth the risk? Have you noticed that you second-guess your prose or are more hesitant with some ideas?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we talk about what it means to keep writing your research when scrutiny feels sharper, stakes feel higher, and self-censorship can quietly replace curiosity. This conversation isn’t about being provocative for its own sake. It’s about writing with intention, clarity, and purpose when the ground feels unstable. We’ll discuss how to:
Na...
2026-01-2720 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationWriting Research the Way You Teach | Ep. 29Have you ever noticed how clear, patient, and intentional you are when you teach and how dense, guarded, or overly cautious your writing can feel? Have you ever wondered why the skills you use effortlessly in the classroom seem to disappear once you open a blank document?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to write research the way you teach. We explore why scholars often abandon their strongest pedagogical instincts when writing for publication and how academic norms quietly push us toward opacity instead of clarity. In this episode, you’ll lear...
2026-01-2028 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationManaging the Uncertainty of Revise and Resubmit Decisions | Ep. 28Have you ever opened an email from a journal, seen the words “Revise and Resubmit,” and felt relief and panic hit at the exact same time? Have you found yourself rereading reviewer comments over and over, unsure whether or how to start revising?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about R&R anxiety—that strange in-between space where your work isn’t rejected, but it’s not accepted either. We unpack why R&Rs can feel uniquely destabilizing, how uncertainty fuels overthinking, and why even seasoned scholars struggle to interpret feedback without catastrophizing. You’ll learn how to:
2026-01-1328 min
McGraw Hill's Communication CornerEngaging the Quiet Voices: Bringing Every Student Into the Classroom ConversationJoin moderator Dr. Jeffrey Child, along with guests Dr. Scott Myers (West Virginia University), Dr. David Kahl Jr. (Penn State Behrend), and C. Kyle Rudick (University of Northern Iowa), as they dive into a lively conversation on Engaging the Quiet Voices: Bringing Every Student Into the Classroom Conversation.
2026-01-0946 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationDeveloping your Voice when Engaging with Others’ Past Scholarship | Ep. 27Have you ever wondered what reviewers actually mean when they ask you to “build on past scholarship”? Have you ever been told that your tone is antagonistic or belligerent?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re unpacking what it really means to engage prior research in ways that reviewers recognize as credible, thoughtful, and genuinely contributory. We move beyond the idea that good writing has only one style or tone and instead focus on how you can better position you work through your prose.
In this episode, we break down:
How effective summaries show you kn...
2026-01-0628 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationAppreciating the Joys of Publishing Pt. 2 | Ep. 26Have you ever received an unexpected email from a reader, student, or colleague saying your work helped them think differently, teach differently, or feel less alone? Have you ever paused and realized that a single article can influence ideas in the future in ways you never imagined?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we continue our joy-forward reframing of academic publishing by focusing on what happens after publication. We explore the joy of impact beyond the CV, the often-overlooked pleasure of collective scholarship, and the quiet meaning of leaving a scholarly trace that extends beyond any single project...
2025-12-3017 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationAppreciating the Joys of Publishing Pt. 1 | Ep. 25Have you ever opened an article you published and felt the rush of joy to see your name in print? Does your stomach still get a little flutter when you get an “Accepted” decision?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we intentionally shift the focus onto the joys of publishing academic research. In a field where publishing is often framed as exhausting, stressful, or joyless, it’s easy to forget that there are moments of genuine delight woven into the process.
We explore the pleasure of intellectual discovery, the satisfaction of shaping ideas through writing, and the de...
2025-12-2315 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationListening to Your Inner Wisdom with Dr. Danielle De La Mare | Ep. 24 Hey, co-authors! I'm really excited today because I get the chance to talk with Dr. Danielle De La Mere, who is the founder of Self-Compassionate Coaching and the podcast creator and host of the Self-Compassionate Professor podcast. She has over 200 episodes featuring guests who have paved, creative and self-compassionate career paths, both within and outside of academia after struggle.
Tune into this episode to learn about:
The jump from academic to alt-academic life.
How to digest your emotions to find your true center.
How to listen to your inner wisdom.
If it seems like you've hit...
2025-12-1634 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationDealing with Chronic Stress while Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 23Have you ever sat down to write and immediately felt your chest tighten, your mind go blank, or your motivation evaporate? Has it seemed like forever since you haven’t had a day of foggy, vague, or unmotivated thinking?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore what’s actually happening in your brain and nervous system when writing (and everything else!) feels a bit overwhelming. We break down how chronic academic pressure can lead to dysregulation, how your brain interprets stress, and why your nervous system treats writing like a threat even when you want to make prog...
2025-12-0921 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationKnowing when Your Research is Ready for Submission | Ep. 22Have you ever gotten glowing feedback from a professor or advisor and wondered, “Is this really good enough to publish?” Have you ever hovered over that “Submit” button wondering whether you are ready for what the decision may be?
Hey co-authors, in this episode we break down the most common indicators that your manuscript isn’t quite submission-ready as well as the markers for success. You’ll learn how to spot problems before reviewers do—and how to fix them with confidence.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The most common structural and methodological red flags that s...
2025-12-0232 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationReviewing Others' Scholarship without becoming Reviewer Two | Ep. 21Do you ever dread that journal review request hitting your inbox? Do you get worried you’ll either spend way too long on it or, worse, become Reviewer 2 in the process?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about how to review other people’s work without becoming Reviewer 2, the condescending, nitpicky, or ego-driven academic villain we’ve all encountered (and, if we’re honest, sometimes accidentally-on-purpose have been). You’ll learn how bad reviewers erode the culture of scholarship and discourage innovation, and how to avoid falling into those traps yourself.
In this episode, you...
2025-11-2528 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationDeveloping Perfect Paragraphs for Literature Reviews | Ep. 20Do you ever stare at a half-written literature review paragraph and think, “Where the heck am I going with all of this?” Do you ever worry that your paragraphs are either too convoluted or just an endless stream of summaries?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we dig into how to write crisp, compelling paragraphs in your literature review. We’ll unpack the common traps and then walk through a clear, three-step approach for crafting paragraphs with purpose. You can also access an annotated example through this Google Drive link or at the bottom of this description. In this e...
2025-11-1826 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationManaging Energy for Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 19Are you teaching all week, grading at night, and going to endless committees in between? Have you never taken a real vacation or enjoyed a weekend because you spend them “catching up” on research?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about how to manage your energy—not just your time—so your writing life becomes sustainable. Academia often rewards output over balance, but overwork doesn’t make us better scholars. Producing better does…and “better” takes time, rest, and energy.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
Recognize the hidden traps of academic overwork...
2025-11-1124 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationBONUS EPISODE: Writing a Compelling Qualitative Discussion Section | Episode 18Do you arrive at your qualitative discussion section so tired and burned out that it feels like a slog to put anything on paper? Do you keep getting feedback that says that your discussion isn’t doing enough to interpret your findings?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’ll discuss how to develop a discussion section for your qualitative research that highlights your scholarly contribution while honoring the commitments to qualitative inquiry. We’ll talk about how to weave your insights and literature together to make your writing go from merely descriptive to evocative and engaging.
In t...
2025-11-1030 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationImpressing Others at Academic Conferences (Without Losing Your Mind) | Ep. 17Do you ever walk into an academic conference and feel a knot in your stomach because of the pressure to sound brilliant, network flawlessly, and not accidentally embarrass yourself in front of your field’s big names? You’re not alone.
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re unpacking how to make a strong, authentic impression at academic conferences without losing your mind. From your presentation style to hallway conversations, we’ll talk about how to replace performance anxiety with purpose and how to connect with others in ways that actually matter.
In this episode, you’ll l...
2025-11-0428 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationBONUS EPISODE: Crafting an Evocative Qualitative Results Section | Ep. 16Do you ever worry that your qualitative research results section just isn’t doing justice to your participants’ stories? Or that your analysis ends up being either too thin, too cluttered, or scattered for your readers to make sense of?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about how to write a rigorous and evocative qualitative research results section, one that captures peoples’ lived experiences with rigor, empathy, and clarity. We’ll discuss how to turn raw data into a compelling, credible, and human-centered narrative.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
Build result...
2025-11-0330 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationPreserving Your Academic Identity and Purpose | Ep. 15Have you ever looked at your CV and thought, “I did all that…but who was it all for?” Have you chased deadlines, won awards, and met every metric, but feel further from the ideas that first inspired you?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about how to protect your academic identity and purpose in a system that all-too-often rewards output over authenticity. We’ll unpack the pressures that push scholars to toward unfulfilling productivity and how to resist them without losing your momentum.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
Reconnect wi...
2025-10-2825 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationChallenging the Culture of Academic Comparison | Ep. 14Do you feel like everyone around you is getting published, winning grants, and stacking accolades? Have you seen colleagues celebrate on social media and felt that quiet sting of “why not me?”
Hey co-authors! In this episode, I talk about the culture of comparison in academia and how it can drain joy from our work and even turn colleagues against each other. We’ll discuss why this culture exists and how it harms us, but more importantly, how we can resist it. We’ll explore:
Why academic comparison is so pervasive.
How comparison can become toxic, both to o...
2025-10-2129 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationHandling Rejection when Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 13Do you feel crushed when a rejection email lands in your inbox? Do you spiral into self-doubt, avoidance, or shame, unable to moving forward?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we dive into dealing with rejection in academic publishing. We’ll unpack why rejection cuts so deeply and how you can respond in healthier, more productive ways.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
Recognize and interrupt unhelpful reactions like catastrophizing, avoidance, or over-personalizing feedback.
Reframe reviewer comments so you can find opportunities for growth instead of shame spirals.
Assess whether rejection is about your...
2025-10-1430 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationBonus Episode: Composing a Credible Qualitative Research Methods Section | Ep. 12Have you ever read a research article where the findings seemed interesting, but the method section left you with more questions than answers? Have you ever wondered how much detail is really necessary to convince readers that your qualitative research is rigorous and credible?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most important but often overlooked parts of qualitative research writing: the method section. We’ll unpack why a clear, detailed, and transparent methods section is essential in building trust with your reader. I’ll walk you through what reviewers and editors are lo...
2025-10-0928 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationFinding the Right Journal for Publishing Your Academic Research | Ep. 11Do you ever find yourself with a paper you’re excited about, only to realize there’s no journal where it quite fits? Have you felt the frustration of pouring your energy into an idea, only to shelve it because you couldn’t find the right scholarly home?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we talk about how to find journals that are a good fit for your work. We’ll walk through how you can avoid the traps that keep you from finding your scholarly community and start publishing with intention. In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
2025-10-0724 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationBreaking Writer’s Block when Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 10Have you ever sat down at your desk, opened your laptop, and felt like you had absolutely nothing left to give? Do you find yourself staring at the screen, exhausted because you’ve been running on empty for too long?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re going to talk about writer’s block: what it looks like, why it happens, and how to restore the energy you need to keep moving forward. We’ll explore how a lack a clarity may be killing your writing momentum and practical strategies for recharging your creativity when it feels complete...
2025-09-3024 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationDefeating Your Inner Critic when Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 9Have you ever felt like you’re your own worst critic? Do you read your own work and only think about why it’s not good enough?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’ll talk about identifying when your inner negative critic rears its ugly head and how to manage and overcome it. We’ll talk about how to recognize the voice of self-doubt, manage it, and move forward with clarity and focus in your writing. By understanding and addressing your inner critic, you can create space for consistent, confident, and productive writing
In this episode...
2025-09-2326 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationOvercoming Desk Rejection when Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 8Do you keep getting desk rejections? Does it feel like your best ideas never make it past the editor’s decision?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’ll dig into the most common reasons submissions get desk rejected and, more importantly, what you can do to fix them. Along the way, I’ll also share some behind-the-scenes insights from the editor’s chair and practical strategies to get your work past the editor’s desk and into the review pipeline.
In this episode, you'll learn how to:
Spot the hidden differences between a solid paper and...
2025-09-1627 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationCrafting Compelling Literature Reviews when Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 7What if I told you your literature review should be the most compelling part of your paper? How would you change your writing or citation?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore the three most common pitfalls in literature reviews and show you how to transform your review into a focused, engaging narrative. You’ll learn why tone and structure matter just as much as content, and discover practical tools to map the scholarly conversation, stay organized, and guide your reader from big-picture problem to specific research questions.
In this episode, you'll learn how to:...
2025-09-0932 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationBONUS EPISODE: Interview with Thesis and Dissertation Services Coordinator Kellen SchmidtAre you knee-deep in your thesis or dissertation and wondering how you’ll make it through? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the process whether it’s navigating formatting rules, managing technology, or just finding the motivation to keep going?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, I sit down with Kellen Schmidt, our university’s Thesis and Dissertation Services Coordinator, to unpack what really goes on behind the scenes of finishing graduate-level work. Kellen shares the most common struggles students face and dive into the emotional that too often accompany graduate study.
In this episode, you’ll learn...
2025-09-0427 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationNavigating Peer Reviews when Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 6Do you find that you are rewriting yourself out of your work just to get published? Can you handle harsh reviews and hold onto your purpose?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we unpack the challenges you face in the review and editorial process and then share concrete practices to turn feedback into forward momentum. We'll talk about how to develop the ability to handle productive, but uncomfortable, feedback while not giving up your voice or your passion.
In this episode, you'll learn how to:
Cope with the pressure to alter your tone and...
2025-09-0229 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationManaging Loneliness when Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 5Is academic writing supposed to feel this lonely…or have we just accepted it as normal? What if the real barrier to writing isn’t motivation, but isolation?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore why so many scholars feel cut off from others when writing and how that loneliness undercuts our productivity, passion, and well-being. We uncover the social, institutional, and cultural forces that keep us isolated—and share concrete strategies to build connections, boost mental health, and reignite your joy in academic writing.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Identifying and understanding root cau...
2025-08-2628 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationCreating Compelling Introductions when Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 4Do you struggle writing that first sentence of your project? Does it seem like your introductions are messy or unfocused no matter what you do?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we unpack the art of crafting an introduction that informs your reader of what your research is as well as convinces them it impact and value. You’ll learn to avoid the most common pitfalls and discover a clear, discipline-flexible structure to draw readers in from the very first line.
What You’ll Learn
Why your introduction must convince readers that your research matte...
2025-08-1925 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationMastering the Editing Process when Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 3Do you find yourself agonizing over every paragraph, sentence, or word as you write? Do you get so exhausted writing your first draft that you can't bring yourself to go back and edit?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore how to transform a fledgling draft into a polished, compelling manuscript that guides readers effortlessly through your arguments and insights. Join us as we dive deep into the art of editing and uncover why the real magic happens after the first draft.
We break down the essential levels of editing and reveal the telltale signs...
2025-08-1224 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationOvercoming Imposter Syndrome in Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 2Are you still waiting for imposter syndrome to disappear before you write? What if you didn’t have to?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we take a hard look at how imposter syndrome shows up in academic writing—not just as a feeling, but as behaviors that sabotage your progress. Changing our reactions with imposter syndrome is the first step to taking control of our writing and protecting our mental health.
If imposter syndrome is something you struggle with, then tune in to learn:
Why overreading, overediting, and overcleaning are forms of self-sabotage
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2025-08-1220 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationFinding Joy in Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 1What if writing wasn’t something to dread—but something to look forward to?
Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked joys of academic writing. We’ll uncover three powerful ways researchers find meaning, motivation, and even delight in the writing process—from discovery and curiosity, to community and sharing, to the deep satisfaction of publication and recognition.
You’ll learn how to:
Reframe writing as a tool for thinking and learning
Share your research in ways that build connection and pride
Embrace the joy that comes with seein...
2025-08-1216 minPUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or DissertationThe Publishing Academic Research Podcast TrailerWelcome to the Publishing Academic Research Podcast, a space for scholars who want to turn strong ideas into published work. Whether you're working on a thesis, finishing a dissertation, building your CV, or aiming for tenure and promotion, this podcast offers practical strategies to help you write with purpose, publish with confidence, and thrive in the process.
Join me in this podcast to learn about:
– Developing a sustainable research and writing practice
– Understanding what makes scholarly writing publishable
– Elevating your writing to practices, rituals, and habits
– Navigating feedback, reviewer comments, and revision
– Building a...
2025-08-0103 min
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