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Perfectionism Isn’t a Personality Trait—It's a Survival Strategy
Why perfectionism hits harder when the system wasn't built for you
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
Why Mentoring Isn’t Enough in Academia
The apprenticeship model for training junior scholars has significant limitations.
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
What to Do When Your Article Gets Rejected | Ep. 18
Every scholar faces rejection. What matters is how you respond.
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
13:17
Why Should Anyone Care About Your Research?
Speaking to More Than the Twelve People in Your Subfield
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
The Hidden Struggle of Becoming a B+ Academic | Ep. 13
Why doing less can feel harder than doing it all
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
16:32
Strategically Lowering Your Standards
Yes, that's what I'm suggesting!
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
Finding Your Joy in Academia | Ep. 12
Practical ways to focus on what lights you up—without burning out.
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
12:13
My Top Tips for New Faculty Members
A Gem from the Archives
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
Fostering Community, Transparency, and Vulnerability in the Academy
A Gem from the Archives!
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
How Not to Give Feedback
Warning: I'm stepping on a soapbox here.
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
5 Things I Wish We All Learned in Grad School | Ep. 1
Welcome to the very first episode of Publish Not Perish: The Podcast! In this inaugural episode, I’m peeling back the layers of academia to share five…
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
15:44
Let’s Talk About GenAI, Ethics, and the Pearl-Clutching
Or, why I'm still not afraid to use AI in writing, but I tread carefully.
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
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