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The Academic Edge

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by Dr Melanie Smith

36 episodes
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Podcast Overview

Cut through the noise. Write better. Create your academic career on your terms. Welcome to The Academic Edge — the podcast for academics who want to do excellent work without burning out. Hosted by Dr Melanie Smith— published author, academic writing coach, and former academic with 17 years in the sector — this show offers honest, practical insight into how to write, publish, and thrive in today’s academic landscape. 🎙 New episodes weekly. Subscribe now to sharpen your thinking, elevate your writing, and reclaim your time.

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10/23/2025

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Recent Episodes

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June 12, 2026

Update on release schedule

<p>A quick update at the end of season 1</p>

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June 10, 2026

The Academic Superpower: Boundaries

<p>In this episode, I talk about the critical importance of setting boundaries in academia. I clarify that boundaries are not a sign of personal failure but an essential professional tool that protect cognitive energy and enable academics to focus on their core work. </p><p>If you&#39;re ready to reclaim your writing time, I help academics do this inside my Accelerator</p><p><a href="https://academic-coach.newzenler.com/courses/academic-writing-accelerator" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">✅ The Accelerator</a></p>

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June 3, 2026

Navigating Departmental Politics

<p>In this episode, I talk about navigating departmental politics, particularly for new scholars entering mid to large-sized academic departments. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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What is The Academic Edge?

Cut through the noise. Write better. Create your academic career on your terms.

Welcome to The Academic Edge — the podcast for academics who want to do excellent work without burning out.

Hosted by Dr Melanie Smith— published author, academic writing coach, and former academic with 17 years in the sector — this show offers honest, practical insight into how to write, publish, and thrive in today’s academic landscape.

🎙 New episodes weekly. Subscribe now to sharpen your thinking, elevate your writing, and reclaim your time.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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