The field of academia needs a wellness boost. So many scholars struggle with self-doubt, lack of focus, overwhelm, and even burnout. What do scholars find meaningful and fulfilling? How can we align our professional decisions with our values and priorities? What advice can we apply from coaches and experts in mindfulness, happiness, and productivity? Hebrew Union College Professor Sarah Bunin Benor and Carleton University Professor Mira Sucharov answer these questions through in-depth conversations with scholars, experts, and coaches.

Peer Review: Creativity and Fulfillment in Academia
Claim This Podcastby Sarah Bunin Benor and Mira Sucharov
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The field of academia needs a wellness boost. So many scholars struggle with self-doubt, lack of focus, overwhelm, and even burnout. What do scholars find meaningful and fulfilling? How can we align our professional decisions with our values and priorities? What advice can we apply from coaches and experts in mindfulness, happiness, and productivity? Hebrew Union College Professor Sarah Bunin Benor and Carleton University Professor Mira Sucharov answer these questions through in-depth conversations with scholars, experts, and coaches.
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Recent Episodes

June 15, 2026
Elizabeth Odders-White – The Power of Five Minutes
<p>Elizabeth Odders-White, leadership consultant and coach, left her tenured position in academia to work toward shifting the culture in the scholarly world. Building on insights from her books, including Well on Your Way: An Assistant Professor's Companion, Odders-White shares insights on navigating loneliness, perfectionism, and productive paralysis. Through five-minute methods and an openness to mistakes, Odders-White sheds light on moving through the internal and external pressures of academia. </p>

June 1, 2026
Does The Slow Professor Still Hold Up?
<p>Peer Review Podcast co-hosts Sarah Bunin Benor and Mira Sucharov discuss Maggie Berg and Barbara K. Seeber’s 2016 book, The Slow Professor. Slowness is not just a pace but an approach to reading, writing, and thinking. Benor and Sucharov extend the book’s argument to methods of storytelling within courses, the value of sabbath and vacation, and the importance of reigniting community within academia. </p>

May 18, 2026
Walt Wolfram – Sociolinguistics at the State Fair
<p>Walt Wolfram, William C. Friday Distinguished University Professor at North Carolina State University, discusses the academic responsibility of giving back to communities through public lectures, films, and events for people of all ages. Emphasizing reciprocity and resourcefulness, Wolfram shares lessons from decades of incorporating this model into his research and teaching. </p>
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