Editor's Block: What it is and what it's trying to tell you.
In this episode, we return to our series on different types of writer's block. Today, I discuss the type of writer's block I've named "editor's block." Like procrastination, writer's block is usually trying to tell you something. Understanding where your writer's block is coming from can help you figure out how to work with it and get you unblocked.
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14 Oct 2021
The Seeker's PhD
In this episode of the podcast I have the immense joy of chatting with Dr. Susan Curtis, former Head of the American Studies Program at Purdue University and member of my committee. I know you'll enjoy Dr. Curtis' signature blend of humor, encouragement, and practical advice on how the PhD process from start to finish. In this episode we talk about the power of deep curiosity and analog methods.
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16 Sept 2021
Writer's Block Rooted in Overwhelm
One of the biggest issues I work with my clients on is writer's block and just as there are many different causes of procrastination they are many different causes of writer's block. In this episode, I tackle the most common cause in my clients. Most of my clients come to me wanting help with time management but when we dig deeper I find that they are experts at managing their time but not at managing their tasks. Good task management is particularly difficult for people writing a thesis because of the scale of the project but good task management is also one of the quickest ways to resolve writer's block.
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8 Sept 2021
Perseverance, SMART Goals, and Enjoying the Process with Dr. Kevin Fiedler
This week our first guest, Dr. Kevin Fiedler, answers our 5 questions:
1. Other than your research, what did your PhD teach you?
2. Who should get a PhD?
3. What advice would you give to someone starting their PhD?
4. What advice would you give to someone in the middle of their PhD?
5. What advice would you give that we haven't already covered?
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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26 Aug 2021
Credibility in the Classroom: A Primer
I nearly drove myself crazy trying to decide what topic to cover for the inaugural episode of the WTF: PhD podcast. Should I discuss my system for busting writer's block or go over the myths of coursework? What is the thing that most grad student NEED to know?
With fall semester starting in-person, online, and in hybrid models across the country this week it seemed like the perfect time to cover the issue of teaching. Specifically, how do you feel like an expert in front of a classroom when you may be fighting imposter's syndrome, a university that was not built for people that look like you, or you were an undergrad yourself eight weeks ago?
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