Academic Writing Amplified Podcast
1) 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...Show More
2) 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...Show More
3) 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 ...Show More
4) 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...Show More
5) 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...Show More
6) 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...Show More
7) 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: ...Show More
8) 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...Show More
9) 292: [Mid-Career Series] What Got You Tenure Won’t Get You to Full (Re-Release EP 97)
My Mid-Career Series is all about redefining success after tenure and building a career that feels as meaningful as it looks on paper. In this segment, I share one of the hardest truths about the acad...Show More
10) 291: [Mid-Career Series] Why You’re Still Exhausted After Getting Tenure (And What To Do About It) (Re-Release EP 96)
Many post-tenure professors find themselves more exhausted than ever, despite achieving what they thought would finally bring balance. In this segment of the Mid-Career Podcast Series, I unpack why yo...Show More