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Why Saying No Still Feels Impossible After Tenure | Ep. 37
Why boundaries still feel risky in a culture built on ambiguity and overwork
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
17:10
"I'm So Busy": Unpacking the Rhetoric of Overwhelm in Academia
A gem from the archives
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
The Tenure Sprint with the Invisible Finish Line
How vague promotion standards extract maximum labor and accelerate burnout
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
Why Productivity Culture Has Such a Stranglehold on Academia
Or: This Newsletter Is Not About Productivity
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
Feeling Like an Imposter in Academia Is Often Structural, Not Personal | Ep. 32
Why academic doubt often reflects opaque systems, shifting expectations, and hidden rules
 • Jenn McClearen, PhD
11:56
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
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