298: Confronting Feelings Of Shame, Fear, And Guilt About Writing
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guilt, shame, and fear around academic writing show up far more often than we admit. And for many ac...
297: Cathy's Holiday Book Review
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is here, and what better way to celebrate than with some great books? In this spe...
296: [Mid-Career Series] Using Navigate to Plan for Full: Client Case Study with Michelle Espino (Re-Release BONUS)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you reach mid-career in academia, it can feel like you should have everything figured out. But ...
295: [Mid-Career Series] Leading for Legacy (Re-Release EP 105)
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After tenure, it can feel like everyone is depending on you, from students to your junior colleagues...
294: [Mid-Career Series] What Academic Leadership Really Means (Re-Release EP 94)
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been told to "step into leadership" on your campus, only to realize what they really meant ...
293: [Mid-Career Series] You Don't Have To Do The Mid-career Burnout (Like Everyone Else In Academia) (Re-Release EP 182)
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or wondering what happened to the joy you once felt in your acad...
292: [Mid-Career Series] What Got You Tenure Won't Get You to Full (Re-Release EP 97)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Mid-Career Series is all about redefining success after tenure and building a career that feels a...
291: [Mid-Career Series] Why You're Still Exhausted After Getting Tenure (And What To Do About It) (Re-Release EP 96)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many post-tenure professors find themselves more exhausted than ever, despite achieving what they th...
290: [Mid-Career Series] I Got Tenure And Then This Happened (Re-Release EP 90)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you finally receive that long-awaited email announcing tenure, you expect it to change everythi...
289: [Mid-Career Series] 5 Myths About Your Post Tenure Career (Re-Release EP 49)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Earning tenure is often treated as the finish line of an academic career—but what if it's actually...
288: [Mid-Career Series] What Does "Mid-Career Academic" Mean? (Re-Release EP 63)
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I am excited to kick off the brand-new Mid-Career Podcast Series, where I dive into the realities of...
287: Hot Take: Stop Rewriting Your Grants And Write Papers
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What should take priority in your academic career right now: rewriting grant proposals or getting yo...
286: What If The Hard Work Is Hard?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever sat down to write and felt completely stuck, frustrated, or drained—wondering why it...
285: Suffering From Your Own Success
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself buried under the weight of the very success you worked so hard to achie...
284: Emotions and Leadership
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the most challenging part of leadership isn't the work, but the weight of emotions...
283: Creating An Intentional Writing Season With Dr. Anna Clemens
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's special episode, I share a conversation with my friend and fellow writing coach, Dr. Anna...
282: Matching Energy To Tasks with Dr. Abby Hogan
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever thought "it's not just about time—I don't have the energy" when it comes to your wr...
281: "I'm Afraid I Won't Make Time"
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever said, "I'd love to join Navigate, but I just don't have the time," this episode is fo...
280: Increasing Your Capacity For Writing And Publishing
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to take on new projects or tackle more writing and publications but feel like the number...
279: Choosing Your Next Season
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the next academic year a writing season for you? A mentoring season? An administrative season? To...
278: Writing On- and Off- Ramps
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to get back into academic writing after a break? Or maybe you're afraid to change...
277: Summer Writing Check-In
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you are behind on your summer writing goals? You're not alone, and you're not faili...
276: [Leadership Series] Avoid Being Sucked Into A Leadership Vacuum
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you constantly being asked to do more than your role requires because others around you aren't s...
275: [Leadership Series] Leading Yourself Through A Writing Season
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're in the middle of a series on academic leadership, and today, I focus on the foundation: leadin...
274: [Leadership Series] Why Control Of Your Writing And Publishing Is Key For Leaders
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Writing and publishing might feel like individual, behind-the-scenes tasks. But what if your ability...
273: [Leadership Series] Becoming a Manager is Inevitable
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you cringe at the idea of being a manager in academia? You're not alone, but it's time for a mind...
272: [Project Management Series] Writing Problems versus Writing Tasks (Re-Release BONUS)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you should know how long a writing task will take, but somehow, it always takes longe...
271: [Project Management Series] Deciding Time to Task (Re-Release EP 210)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever looked at your calendar, blocked out a few hours to write, and then… nothing? The bl...
270: [Project Management Series] Project Management Skills Versus Tools Part 2 (Re-Release EP 209)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You've developed the project management skills, but now the question is: how do you know when it's t...
269: [Project Management Series] Project Management Skills Versus Tools Part 1 (Re-Release EP 209)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you stuck in a cycle of trying out new project management tools—Trello, Asana, Notion—only t...
268: [Project Management Series] How To Approach Your Writing Like A Project Manager (Re-Release EP 3)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a brand-new series on Academic Writing Amplified - project management for academic writin...
Bonus: The Importance Of Navigate In Late Career With Lauren McCubbins
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lauren McCubbins shares her journey inside the Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® 12-week program....
267: Community In The Midst Of Chaos
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If academia has ever made you feel isolated, overwhelmed, or like you are the only one struggling to...
Bonus: "My Situation Is Unique But Our Problems Are The Same": Finding Community In Navigate
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katelyn joined Navigate under unusual circumstances: she was trying to figure out the transition int...
266: You Are Equipped To Meet This Moment
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a time when higher ed feels like it's unraveling—when grant freezes, ideological pressures, and...
Bonus: Your Relationship With Your Institution In 2025
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Universities have been around for over a thousand years. They've persisted through war, famine, plag...
265: Using Navigate To Transition Out Of Admin And Back To Faculty: Client Case Study With Anne Vo
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, I share a featured interview with Navigate program alumni, Dr. Anne Vo. She r...
264: Funding Freezes
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive deeper into the ongoing impact of the current U.S. administration on higher ...
263: [Should I Quit Academia Series] Should I Leave Academia Now That T***P Is President?
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the concluding episode of the podcast series, Should I Quit Academia, I address how the current U...
262: [Should I Quit Academia Series] On Writing And Becoming A Book Coach With Jennie Nash
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about careers outside of academia? Or are you considering leaving the world o...
261: [Should I Quit Academia Series] Why Changing Universities Isn't The Answer To Your Publishing Problems (Re-Release EP 163)
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with publications and wondering if changing universities will solve your writing ...
260: [Should I Quit Academia Series] Choosing to Leave Academia and Create Something New: An Interview with Jane Jones (Re-Release EP 40)
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to discover alternative career paths in academia? My latest podcast series celebrates the insp...
259: [Should I Quit Academia Series] Higher Ed Is In Crisis - It's Time To Make Your Move [Re-Release EP 56]
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Higher education is in crisis! In today's episode, I explore how academia has been entangled in a fa...
258: [Should I Quit Academia Series] You Are Not the Container [RE-RELEASE 50]
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I want to challenge how we think about our academic careers. For many of us, our...
257: [Should I Quit Academia Series] How To Know If It's Time To Quit Academia [RE-RELEASE 176]
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or questioning your place in the academic world, you may h...
256: Pipeline + Practice = Flow
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explain how pipeline + practice = flow. Learn how having a clear, organized publi...
255: Writing Retreats Versus Binge Writing
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Retreating and binge-writing may seem similar at first glance, but one supports your creative flow, ...
254: Pivoting to Public Scholarship with Dr. Becky Dawson
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I welcome Dr. Becky Dawson back to the podcast. Dr. Becky has chosen to direct h...
Bonus: I've Done NCFDD, Should I Do Navigate?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you have been eyeing Navigate but thinking "I did NCFDD, I should have solved my writing and publ...
253: Your Relationship to Academia in 2025
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Academia is evolving, and the upcoming administrative and political shifts in 2025 can lead to feeli...
Bonus: Humanize Your Approach To Academia
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Often, the career of academia can be dehumanizing. Listen to catch the tools that we use in Navigate...
252: How To Set Your Own Due Dates
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to keep to your writing or project due dates? In today's episode, I discuss the comm...
Bonus: Navigate Info Session Replay
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigate is designed for tenure-track women and nonbinary professors with a disruptive perspective o...
251: Write Your New Year's Story
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! In today's episode, I share how to write your New Year's story. I use my experiences...
250: [Writing Practice Series] Why 2 Hours A Week Is Enough Writing Time [RE-RELEASE 197]
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a frequent podcast listener, you know I advocate for writing just two hours per week to m...
249: [Writing Practice Series] When Your Writing Practice Is Resilient You Don't Have To Be [RE-RELEASE EP 191]
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to unclog your publication pipeline and get more consistent with your writing and publis...
248: [Writing Practice Series] How Long Does It Take To Change Your Writing Practice? [RE-RELEASE EP 189]
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the moment you first picked up a crayon, pencil, or pen, you started building your experience a...
247: [Writing Practice Series] The Real (More Awesome) Result Of Changing Your Writing Practice [RE-RELEASE EP 184]
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I discuss why writing and publishing are the catalyst for change in your career....
246: [Writing Practice Series] Two Writing Practice Extremes And Why They Don't Work [RE-RELEASE EP 183]
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another segment of the podcast series about writing practices. Today, I discuss two ...
245: [Writing Practice Series] Breaking The Binge And Bust Cycle In Academic Writing [RE-RELEASE EP 164]
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another segment of the podcast series about academic writing practices. In today's e...
244: [Writing Practice Series] Everything You Learned About Academic Writing Is Wrong [RE-RELEASE EP 152]
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I am continuing the podcast series about writing practices in academia. In this episode, I'm ...
243: [Writing Practice Series] Your Publishing Problem Is NOT Time [RE-RELEASE BONUS]
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you blaming lack of time for your backlog of publications? In this segment of the podcast series...
242: [Writing Practice Series] 5 Clues That Writing Is On The Sidelines [RE-RELEASE EP 67]
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is part of the podcast series about writing practices and tips for establishing sust...
241: [Writing Practice Series] Making A Date With Your Writing [RE-RELEASE EP 65]
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another segment of the podcast series about writing practices and establishing sustainabl...
240: [Writing Practice Series] What Is Writing? [RE-RELEASE EP 58]
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am excited to introduce a new podcast series focused on writing practices. Throughout the series, ...
239: [Writing Practice Series] What Makes A Writing Practice Sustainable? [RE-RELEASE EP 21]
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have worked with many academic women and nonbinary, and a recurring challenge about their writing ...
238: [Emotions And Writing Series] How To Create A Positive Relationship With Your Writing [RE-RELEASE EP 5]
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a re-release of episode 5 of the podcast. Do you feel excited, happy, and enco...
237: [Emotions And Writing Series] Working Through Overwhelm [RE-RELEASE EP 13]
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a re-release of episode 13 of the podcast. Listen in as I discuss how our jobs ...
236: [Emotions And Writing Series] Combating Writing Guilt [RE-RELEASE EP 12]
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a re-release of episode 12 of the podcast. Listen in as I explore one of the mo...
235: [Emotions And Writing Series] Grief And Writing
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is part of the Emotions and Writing podcast series. I delve into the topic of grief ...
234: [Emotions and Writing Series] Motivation and Writing
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I continue the conversation about emotions and writing! Today's episode focuses on someth...
233: [Emotions And Writing Series] Procrastination Is Actually About Feelings
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second episode of the 'Emotions and Writing' podcast series. Today, we are tackling p...
232: [Emotions And Writing Series] How You Feel About Writing Is Important
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am launching a new podcast series,' Emotions and Writing.' In this series, we will cover the most ...
BONUS: What If I Fail At Navigate?
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's bonus episode I'm addressing a thought that might be keeping you from applying or enrolli...
BONUS: "Should I Just Spend The Time It Takes For Navigate On Writing?"
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Navigate program takes about two hours per week over the course of 12 weeks: one hour to watch t...
231: "I'll Wait Until It Gets Better"
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You deserve to have the best career possible. If you are struggling with writing and a clogged pipel...
BONUS: Writing Problems Versus Writing Tasks [New To Navigate]
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Working closely with Navigate clients in both Round 1 and Round 2 of the program, breaking writing p...
BONUS: Navigate Program FAQs
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's bonus episode I answer the most frequently asked questions about our Navigate program. I ...
230: [Co-Authoring Series] Publishing With Students
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this next segment of the co-authoring series, I address common thoughts and problems academics ha...
BONUS: "I've Been Listening To Your Podcast, What More Can Navigate Teach Me?"
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a long-time listener, you might be considering the Navigate program, but also wondering, "...
BONUS: Using Navigate to Feel Connected: Client Case Study with Noor Sayed
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's bonus podcast episode, hear Dr. Noor Sayed as she reflects on the connections she made du...
229: [Co-Authoring Series] "I Can't Control My Publication Pipeline Because Of Co-authoring"
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is another segment in the co-authoring series. Many academics attribute a clogged pi...
228: [Co-Authoring Series] Managing Co-Authored Papers
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the new podcast series on co-authoring! Each week, I will tackle a new topic related to c...
227: Publishing Your Backlog Of Papers [Masterclass Replay]
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you overwhelmed by your backlog of papers? Today's episode is a master class in clearing your pi...
226: Perfectionism And Self-Editing
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I am spotlighting a problem so many academics cite as the reason they are delayed in submitti...
225: You Can't Write When You're Mad
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's topic—You Can't Write When You're Mad—came to me after a conversation with my friend. We...
224: Recreating Hierarchies When Asking for Feedback with Jane Jones
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I welcome Jane Jones back to the podcast! Jane is a development editor and writing coach spec...
223: Career Stage 5: Enjoying Your Legacy
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode concludes the podcast series focused on outlining the real stages of the academic ca...
222: Career Stage 4: Building Your Legacy
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are progressing through the podcast series focused on the real stages of the academic career base...
221: Career Stage 3: Planting Your Flag
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode three of my podcast series, The Real Stages of the Academic Career. Today, I am d...
220: Career Stage 2: Stepping Into Your Own
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the ongoing series on the real stages of the academic career! In the last episode, I...
219: Career Stage 1: Learning/Apprenticeship
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of my new podcast series, Understanding the Real Stages of the Academic...
218: Stages of The Academic Career [RE-RELEASE EP 190]
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The "received" stages of an academic career are very linear and do not capture the true responsibili...
217: Getting Stats Help At Any Career Stage with Karen Grace-Martin
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I introduce special guest Karen Grace-Martin, the owner of The Analysis Factor, ...
216: Publishing for Promotion
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss publishing for promotion within academia. As you navigate and plan your a...
BONUS: Choose Your Summer Writing Project
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast episode is designed to help you figure out your summer writing plan while you listen...
BONUS: Using Navigate to Find Joy and Balance Post-Tenure: Client Case Study with Kirstie McAllum
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kirstie McAllum is an alumna of our Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® 12-week program. On today's epi...
215: Experiments in Self-Trust
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You have the deep-rooted knowledge and experience to create the career and life that you want! But f...
BONUS: Revisiting the Ideal Week
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's bonus podcast episode, I'm revisiting the Ideal Week and explaining an up-leveled way to ...
BONUS: Using Navigate to plan for Full: Client Case Study with Michelle Espino
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Espino is an alumna of our Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® 12-week program. On today's epi...