Podcasts about Making Time

Earning tenure is often treated as the finish line of an academic career—but what if it's actually the start of a whole new set of challenges? This episode is part of our Mid-Career Series, where I discuss what life really looks like post-tenure.  Too often, scholars expect tenure to mean lighter workloads, more freedom, and clearer direction. In reality, many find themselves juggling even more demands with fewer guideposts for what comes next.  I unpack five common myths about the post-tenure career stage and reveal what's really waiting on the other side of promotion. You'll hear why tenure can feel both more demanding and more liberating, and how to approach this stage of your career with clarity and purpose. If you're post-tenure or preparing for it, don't miss this myth-busting conversation. Listen now for a fresh perspective on shaping your next chapter in academia. For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast.   We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®. Check out the program details and start your application process here.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Apply here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing,and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It's a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more.   CONNECT WITH ME:  LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

In Episode 247 Christine Tulley, Defend, Publish & Lead President and Executive Writing Coach, shares multiple strategies for a resetting a day, a week, a project, a mode of writing, and more.  Resources: Tuesday Toolbox - contact christine@defendpublishandlead.com for subscription information Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

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In this episode, Hannah goes over four strategies to have more connection and intimacy in your relationship when life is busy and stressful. To learn more about getting our support, click here: https://hannah-deindorfer.mykajabi.com/90-day-intimacy-accelerator

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I am excited to kick off the brand-new Mid-Career Podcast Series, where I dive into the realities of academic life after tenure.  Mid-career is the longest stretch of the academic journey, often 15 to 20 years, and while it brings stability and experience, it can also feel like uncharted territory. Many academics discover that the freedoms they imagined post-promotion are replaced with heavier workloads, shifting priorities, and the lingering question of what's next. In this first episode, I lay the groundwork for what mid-career really looks like and why it matters. I'll talk about the gap between expectation and reality, the identity shifts that happen when the tenure track drive fades, and the surprising ways burnout shows up even after achieving major milestones.  Most importantly, I'll introduce how to think about mid-career not as a plateau, but as a phase filled with opportunities to realign, reset, and build skills that sustain your academic life for the long haul. Tune in to start reframing mid-career on your own terms and hear sneak peeks of the insights and stories I will share throughout this series.   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast.   We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®. Check out the program details and start your application process here.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Apply here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing,and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It's a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more.   CONNECT WITH ME:  LinkedIn Facebook YouTube  

In Episode 246 Christine Tulley, Defend, Publish & Lead President and Executive Writing Coach, shares three insights the Tuesday Toolbox writing initiative including: Academic writing benefits from formulas as starting points, writing sessions need single focuses beyond project selection (like argument clarity or sentence variety), and surprisingly, academic writers lack opportunities to regularly refresh their writing skills. Christine encourages listeners to actively seek ways to strengthen their craft through resources and continuous learning.   Related Episodes Episode 240: The Tuesday Toolbox   Resources Mentioned: Tuesday Toolbox - contact christine@defendpublishandlead.com for subscription information Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3123: Emma Scheib shares how shifting her relationship with time transformed her daily life from chaotic to calm. By embracing single-tasking, overestimating how long tasks take, and practicing mindful noticing, she shows how perception can stretch time and create a greater sense of ease and presence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/making-time/ Quotes to ponder: “I couldn't do the impossible, and add more minutes into my day, but I could slow down the time I had been given.” “Rather than rushing through each task on autopilot, I found that if I paid closer attention to what I was doing, time seemed to go a little slower.” “Neuroscientist David Eagleman has called time a ‘rubbery thing', stating; ‘It stretches out when you really turn your brain resources on, and when you say, ‘Oh, I got this, everything is as expected,' it shrinks up.'” Episode references: The Brain: The Story of You: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Story-You-David-Eagleman/dp/1101870532 Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain: https://www.amazon.com/Incognito-Secret-Lives-David-Eagleman/dp/0307389928 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3123: Emma Scheib shares how shifting her relationship with time transformed her daily life from chaotic to calm. By embracing single-tasking, overestimating how long tasks take, and practicing mindful noticing, she shows how perception can stretch time and create a greater sense of ease and presence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/making-time/ Quotes to ponder: “I couldn't do the impossible, and add more minutes into my day, but I could slow down the time I had been given.” “Rather than rushing through each task on autopilot, I found that if I paid closer attention to what I was doing, time seemed to go a little slower.” “Neuroscientist David Eagleman has called time a ‘rubbery thing', stating; ‘It stretches out when you really turn your brain resources on, and when you say, ‘Oh, I got this, everything is as expected,' it shrinks up.'” Episode references: The Brain: The Story of You: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Story-You-David-Eagleman/dp/1101870532 Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain: https://www.amazon.com/Incognito-Secret-Lives-David-Eagleman/dp/0307389928 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

✝️What happens when you go from questioning your faith to being completely anchored in it? In this powerful and personal episode, Melissa Wilkinson, life coach, keynote speaker, and host of Anchored with Purpose, shares how a simple encounter with Proverbs 31 (thanks to her time with a direct sales company) became the spark that ignited a deep and lasting faith journey. We talk about: How Melissa makes time for quiet EARLY mornings and bold prayers Why dreaming is a spiritual practice Her signature framework for helping women uncover their 10 anchors and pursue 3 God-given dreams And how you can reconnect with your faith even if it feels far away right now If you're craving peace, purpose, and a deeper connection with God in the middle of your everyday life, you don't have to do more to feel more anchored. You just have to start where you are, with a little encouragement and a few simple steps.   Connect with Melissa: Online: www.anchoredwithpurpose.com On Social: @melissajwilkinson @anchoredwithpurpose Get Melissa's Life Evaluation HERE   ------------ Click HERE to Register for our October Escape Virtual Summit ------------ ➰Check out our sponsor www.loopearplugs.com and use code KALIBRIGHAM for 15% off* ------------

What should take priority in your academic career right now: rewriting grant proposals or getting your papers published? In this episode, I offer a hot take that might make you pause—and rethink – how you're spending your precious writing time. Grants are, of course, essential for research. They fund our projects, sustain our labs, and provide the indirect costs universities depend on. But in today's climate—especially with the instability of many federal grant programs—pouring endless hours into resubmitting proposals may not be the most strategic move. At the same time, your publications are what amplify your scholarly voice, shape your reputation in the field, and ultimately strengthen your future grant applications. That tension between funding and publishing is one every scholar deals with. But what if, for this season, the smarter choice is to lean into writing papers rather than rewriting rejected grants?  Tune in to learn why that pivot matters, how to balance the relationship between grants and publications, and why prioritizing papers right now may be the best investment in your academic career. For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast.   We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®. Check out the program details and start your application process here.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Apply here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing,and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It's a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more.   CONNECT WITH ME:  LinkedIn Facebook YouTube  

You already know self-care matters. You don't need another lecture on why. What you need is something that actually works in the season of motherhood you're in right now. In this episode, I'm cutting through the excuses and showing you how to prioritise yourself — even when the kids still wake in the night, even when mornings feel chaotic, even when it feels impossible. I'll share: The mistake I made with “perfect” morning routines (and why they don't last) How micro-rituals can give you five minutes of calm that shift your whole day Practical examples you can slot into your life immediately The trick to anchoring rituals so they stick long term Self-care doesn't have to be complicated. It doesn't have to be all-or-nothing. One five-minute ritual, repeated consistently, will change how you feel and how you show up for your family. ✨ Your action step: Choose one ritual this week, anchor it into something you already do, and commit to it daily. And if you're ready for support, join me for Back to School Self-Care Week starting Monday — you'll get daily small steps that actually fit your life, with other mums cheering you on. Join us here. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashadcruz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tashadcruznutrition Website: https://tashadcruz.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating on Apple Podcast. Subscribe to my YouTube channel  @tashadcruz⁩, leave a comment and a thumbs up. If you enjoyed this episode and want more support to feed yourself well, even when life is full on, join The Weekly Table and get your meals planned for you. I send you meal inspiration every Friday full of simple ideas, recipes and kitchen tips and a reminder that you deserve to feel good too. #raisinghealthymothers DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on tashadcruz.com is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you may have heard on the podcast or on the website. I may earn commission on shopping links to external sites, e.g. Amazon. This doesn't change the price you pay but gives me a small commission which goes back into keeping the podcast running.  

This episode describes the critical importance of building adequate margin into academic schedules. After a week that went "off the rails" due to unexpected emergencies including children's health issues, emergency dental work, and even a mouse invasion, Christine Tulley, President and Executive Writing Coach at Defend, Publish & Lead, discovered that while she thought she had built sufficient 30-minute buffers into her daily schedule, she hadn't accounted for how tightly stacked her days were against each other. When one day explodes due to emergencies, there's insufficient margin in subsequent days to absorb the ripple effects. The episode offers practical strategies for creating true margin in overpacked academic lives, including asking for help, moving non-urgent tasks, shortening meetings, saying no when possible, and building in extra travel time to prevent the stress and errors that come from rushing. Slides shown  Related Episodes: Episode 244 – Make a Weekly Template and Adjust Resources Mentioned: Tuesday Toolbox series - contact christine@defendpublishandlead.com for subscription information Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

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Fall is my absolute favorite season. But I know for so many of us, it's also the season where life speeds up. School's back in session, routines are filling out, work demands pick up, and family commitments multiply.   And with all of that going on, your wardrobe? It's usually the last thing on your list.   In today's episode, I want to speak to that exact struggle. If you've been putting off fixing your closet because there just aren't enough hours in the day, this episode is for you. I'm going to show you how to streamline your fall wardrobe fast—without needing a whole weekend, a personal assistant, or very much brain space.   If that sounds like just what you need in this busy season of life, let's make your wardrobe revamp happen way faster than you ever thought possible.   FREE 5-MIN PERSONAL STYLE QUIZ: https://herstylellc.com/quiz HER STYLE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherriggsstyle/ JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://herstylellc.com/community REGISTER FOR THE FREE BOOTCAMP: https://herstylellc.com/bootcamp   Related Episodes: 238 – Why Your Closet Doesn't Feel Like You Yet—and How to Fix That Fast 202 – Making Time to Work on Your Wardrobe (And Other Goals) When Life Gets Crazy 47 – The Step-By-Step Plan I'm Using to Makeover My Wardrobe In 45 Days as a Busy Mom

Have you ever sat down to write and felt completely stuck, frustrated, or drained—wondering why it feels so much harder than any other part of your academic work? In this episode, I dive into the reality that writing is hard because it's meant to be. The intellectual work of interpreting data, structuring arguments, and expressing your ideas clearly is inherently challenging. I explore why the very things that make writing feel difficult are exactly what make it meaningful, impactful, and essential to your scholarly growth. Listen in to reframe your relationship with writing, honor the difficulty of the process, and embrace the hard work as a sign you're doing it right.   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast.   We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®. Check out the program details and start your application process here.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Apply here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing,and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It's a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more.   CONNECT WITH ME:  LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the importance of creating space in our lives for ourselves.  Though life can often feel busy and stressful, we can ask ourselves several questions to help guide how we spend our limited time.Where do you feel the noise of busyness pressing in most strongly?What belief about rest keeps you from pausing?How could you begin to resist the pull of busyness this week?Where in your life do you feel most absent?What relationship or moment is asking for your full presence?How could you create a boundary that allows you to give your attention more freely?Where in your life do you most need to move from scattered to centeredWhat simple practice could become an anchor for you this week?How might slowing down change the way you show up with others?As always, thank you to everyone who listens along with us.If you'd like more information about Good To Talk or its hosts, please visit: https://goodtotalk.coTo check out our sister project, Good To Self, please visit: https://goodtoself.co

This episode demonstrates the importance of creating realistic weekly templates rather than making assumptions about available writing time and compares before and after templates after first mapping an ideal week and then making real time adjustments based on the semester's workload, demonstrating how templates require ongoing refinement based on actual workflow patterns rather than theoretical scheduling.   Related Episodes: Previous episodes on teaching overload 242 and semester planning 237 Tuesday Toolbox introduction episode Resources Mentioned: Weekly template download - Blank mapping template available in show notes for creating personalized schedules (save as Microsoft Word) Tuesday Toolbox series - contact christine@defendpublishandlead.com for subscription information Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.    

Episode Summary:  Have you ever felt like heaven was quiet? I have too. In this episode of Sunshine in the Middle, I open up about what it means to make room for personal revelation—especially in a world that constantly pulls at our time and attention. From a playroom full of toys to a kitchen chair where I work and study, I've learned that any space can become holy when we dedicate it to connecting with God. I talk about how the Spirit led me to study spiritual gifts for an entire year, how laundry time became sacred for a friend, and how acting on even the smallest promptings can change everything. I also share quotes from President Nelson and other leaders that inspire me to stay faithful, especially when answers don't come right away. If you've ever felt stretched thin or unsure how to receive divine direction, I hope this episode helps you pause, reflect, and ask: Where can I find God in my life right now? Time Stamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Sunshine in the Middle 01:45 – Why Revelation Matters Now More Than Ever 03:55 – Sheri Dew's Revelation Room 06:20 – Space and Time Over Perfection 08:35 – My 2019 Word of the Year: Spiritual Gifts 12:35 – Sticky Notes in the Playroom 15:48 – Sacred Spaces in Everyday Rooms 18:42 – How to Claim Space for Revelation 21:10 – Revelation Over Laundry 23:15 – Why I Started Recording Revelation 26:18 – Remembering What God Has Done 28:40 – Busyness Blocks Revelation 30:25 – Making Time, Even Without Immediate Answers 32:10 – Letting Go to Hear Him Better 34:50 – The Effort Revelation Requires 37:40 – Mopping Floors and Small Promptings 39:30 – Building Trust with God Through Action 41:05 – Living in Daily Revelation 42:50 – My Testimony on Revelation 44:10 – Final Challenge & Reflection If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to "Sunshine in the Middle" and leave a review. Your feedback helps us continue to bring uplifting and meaningful content. CONNECT WITH US Website: sunshineinthemiddle.com Instagram: @sunshineinthemiddle Disclaimer This podcast episode is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Thank you for tuning in! I hope this episode brings you closer to finding the peace and relief that Jesus Christ offers.

Have you ever found yourself buried under the weight of the very success you worked so hard to achieve?  Winning a giant grant or getting the opportunity to head your own research center are amazing accomplishments. With success comes new responsibilities that demand unique skillsets – good problems to have, but ones you need to manage to avoid burnout and overwhelm.  Today, I am offering a sneak peek from the Scholar's Voice® Alumni Podcast, an exclusive feed available only to academics who have taken Navigate 12-week program, Elevate, Amplify, or Leading Now. In this episode, I share a coaching story about a client whose incredible research accomplishments left her managing multiple large projects without the systems or support to handle them. Together, we'll explore what happens when achievement outpaces infrastructure, and why the skills that get you to the next level aren't always the ones that help you thrive there.  Listen in to learn how to stop suffering from your own success so you can lead with more clarity, confidence, and sustainability. For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast.   We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Leading Now. Check out the program details and start your application process here.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Apply here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing,and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It's a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more.   CONNECT WITH ME:  LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

In this gentle re-entry strategy episode, DP&L President and Executive Writing Coach, Christine Tulley shares a low-pressure approach for returning to scholarly writing after extended breaks, particularly useful at the beginning of semesters when writers feel disconnected from their projects. Her “just look and notice”  method involves reading through manuscripts without committing to write new content, simply observing structural issues, incomplete sections, or organizational problems, then using the comment function to leave targeted notes and generative questions that create manageable entry points for future writing sessions.   Resources: Tuesday Toolbox series - contact christine@defendpublishandlead.com for subscription information Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

Stacey and J Sbu's asked parents to share how challenging it can be to keep the romance alive amid school runs, bedtime routines and daily chaos. Date nights often fall by the wayside due to guilt or busy schedules, but maintaining connection is vital. Even simple outings, like walks or sharing ice cream, help couples stay close. Stacey and J Sbu emphasised that nurturing your relationship is essential for both partners and the whole family. If you missed it live, listen in!

What happens when the most challenging part of leadership isn't the work, but the weight of emotions you're expected to carry? In this episode, I dive into the hidden emotional labor of leadership, sharing stories from my own life—both at home and in professional settings—to explore how leaders, especially women, navigate the delicate balance of awareness, empathy, and action.  I reflect on moments when stress and frustration threatened to derail me, and I show how cultivating self-coaching and grounding practices can help turn emotional turmoil into clarity and calm.  If you've ever felt the weight of others' emotions in your work or questioned how to stay centered while guiding a team, this episode offers both validation and practical insight into leading with presence, perspective, and poise. For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast.   We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®. Check out the program details and start your application process here.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Apply here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing,and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It's a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more.   CONNECT WITH ME:  LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

Right Thinking with Steve Coplon | Guest: Robin CasarjianThis week's show called "Making Time Count with Robin Casarjian."  Tune in and hear Steve and Robin have a beautiful conversation with Barbara Jean Crehan as they talk about Robin's nationally acclaimed program Making Time Count. Your heart will be touched as Robin shares words of wisdom with Barbara Jean, a person who is deeply committed to making a difference with incarcerated individuals.https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/right-thinking

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This episode provides practical strategies for systematic organization through visual systems (using color-coding in Canvas to distinguish primary sections from copies) and strategic time blocking for competing priorities (dedicating specific days to writing, grading, and administrative tasks). Christine Tulley, President and Executive Writing Coach of Defend, Publish & Lead, demonstrates creating sustainable rhythms during overload semesters by establishing non-negotiable time blocks: Mondays for writing (6-8 hours weekly), Tuesday/Thursday for grading and student responses, Wednesday mornings for additional writing time, Friday mornings for weekly planning and logistics, and Sunday afternoons for teaching preparation while watching football. The episode emphasizes that even during demanding teaching semesters, protecting writing time requires intentional scheduling and organizational systems that prevent multiple sections from derailing scholarly productivity.  Resources Mentioned: Tuesday Toolbox series - contact christine@defendpublishandlead.com for subscription information Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, Dr. Killeen talks about the constant tug-of-war dentists face between clinical care and running a business. If you're jumping from patient care to team texts to QuickBooks without ever catching your breath, this one's for you. He shares why setting boundaries, blocking CEO time, and training your team to truly lead in their roles can free you up to actually grow your practice. It's time to stop doing it all and start leading with intention.To learn more about Dr. Killeen and his new book, The Shift, or to connect with him, check out www.AddisonKilleen.com.

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In today's special episode, I share a conversation with my friend and fellow writing coach, Dr. Anna Clemens. Anna helps scientists write their articles, and she invited me to join a live stream on her YouTube channel to discuss the benefits of creating an intentional writing season. Anna and I explore how to transform writing from a source of anxiety into a manageable, enjoyable part of your scholarly career. Learn practical strategies for building positive writing habits, navigating the challenges of work-life balance, and creating intentional writing seasons that fit the demands of your career and personal life. Whether you're an early-career researcher or a tenure-track professor, this conversation will give you fresh perspectives and actionable tools to boost your writing confidence and productivity. Tune in to learn how to engineer your academic writing practice for success — and reclaim your passion for writing. For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast.   We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®. Check out the program details and start your application process here.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Apply here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing,and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It's a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more.   CONNECT WITH ME:  LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3704: Julie Morgenstern highlights how transforming your perception of time, from an abstract concept to a physical space like a closet, can drastically improve your productivity. By viewing tasks as items with size and weight, you're empowered to make smarter choices about what fits into your day and avoid the chaos of overcommitment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/6/30/making-time-tangible Quotes to ponder: "Just as your closet is a limited space into which you can only fit so many items, a schedule is a limited number of hours into which you can only fit a certain number of tasks." "As long as time remains slippery and elusive, you will have difficulty managing your days." "Changing your perception of time is the key to good time management because it serves to unlock a series of other essential skills." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3704: Julie Morgenstern highlights how transforming your perception of time, from an abstract concept to a physical space like a closet, can drastically improve your productivity. By viewing tasks as items with size and weight, you're empowered to make smarter choices about what fits into your day and avoid the chaos of overcommitment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/6/30/making-time-tangible Quotes to ponder: "Just as your closet is a limited space into which you can only fit so many items, a schedule is a limited number of hours into which you can only fit a certain number of tasks." "As long as time remains slippery and elusive, you will have difficulty managing your days." "Changing your perception of time is the key to good time management because it serves to unlock a series of other essential skills." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3704: Julie Morgenstern highlights how transforming your perception of time, from an abstract concept to a physical space like a closet, can drastically improve your productivity. By viewing tasks as items with size and weight, you're empowered to make smarter choices about what fits into your day and avoid the chaos of overcommitment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/6/30/making-time-tangible Quotes to ponder: "Just as your closet is a limited space into which you can only fit so many items, a schedule is a limited number of hours into which you can only fit a certain number of tasks." "As long as time remains slippery and elusive, you will have difficulty managing your days." "Changing your perception of time is the key to good time management because it serves to unlock a series of other essential skills." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're excited to speak with Alexandra Buffalohead. Alex is from the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate and is the Director of Communications and Partnerships at the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI). She's also an artist, curator and musician. Alex talks about what drives her work in the nonprofit world at NACDI and how she strives to find a good work/life balance to leave time for her many outside pursuits. At 15, she was a disinterested piano student when her parents gave her the opportunity to join their blues-rock band Blue Dog. That's when she caught the music bug and has been playing keys, performing and recording with them ever since. As a visual artist, Alex has created works on canvas, paper and in sculpture. She is a curator and has put together shows for Twin Cities galleries that celebrate the voices of today's young and established Native artists. She also talks to us about how important it is to have venues that consistently make space for Native artists to share and develop work.-----Hosts / Producers: Leah Lemm, Cole PremoEditor: Britt Aamodt Editorial support: Emily Krumberger Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood 

In this episode, Galen Low sits down with Brian Kessman of Lodestar Agency Consulting to tackle a big question: is AI finally the deathblow to billable hours? Brian argues yes—and not because AI “broke” the model, but because it's exposed just how misaligned hourly billing has always been with the real value agencies deliver. Instead of rewarding efficiency and innovation, time-based pricing incentivizes dragging things out and commoditizes expertise. The real shift, Brian says, isn't just about swapping billing methods—it's about fundamentally rethinking what you sell, how you position it, and how you prove its impact.They dig into the Agency Value Model—a framework for moving from selling time to selling outcomes. Brian explains how to define your best-fit clients, identify their high-value problems, and design structured solutions that command higher prices while delivering measurable impact. Along the way, they unpack how to navigate the “race to the bottom” fueled by AI, nearshoring, and automation; why confidence in your positioning can help you turn away misaligned clients; and how to operationalize repeatable, scalable value delivery without falling back into chaos.Resources from this episode:Join DPM MembershipSubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with Brian on LinkedInCheck out Lodestar Agency ConsultingValue Model AssessmentAgencies building business models around AI offerings:Go Supergood — an AI-native creative agencySilverside.ai — an AI innovation labSkeptic™ by Known — uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to deploy rapid scientific experimentation and persistent optimizationJellyfish — social media AI agentsMagnolia by Newfangled — is an AI-powered strategic plannerContent Symphony

If you've ever thought “it's not just about time—I don't have the energy” when it comes to your writing, you are not alone.  In this episode, Dr. Abigail Hogan joins me to talk about how she's learned to align her writing practice with her energy patterns, and why doing so has been transformational for both her scholarship and her well-being. Dr. Hogan shares what drew her to the Navigate program after participating in Amplify, and how she used the tools and coaching support to break through perfectionism, release the emotional weight of a long-stalled paper, and publish with confidence.  Whether you're mid-project, mid-semester, or just feeling a bit stuck, Abby's story will leave you reflecting on how to approach your writing with more intention, clarity, and self-compassion. For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast. We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®. Check out the program details and start your application process here.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Apply here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing,and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It's a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more. CONNECT WITH ME:  LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

What does it take to leap into the unknown for the sake of your creative calling? In this episode, I talk with Lori Tharps, a writer, educator, and creative catalyst who did just that.  Lori shares the powerful story behind her decision to leave a tenured professorship at Temple University to start a new life in Southern Spain.  We explore her journey to create The Sanctuary, a vital community for BIPOC women writers, and dig into her profound belief that storytelling is a tool with the power to change the world. This conversation is a moving testament to the magic that unfolds when you have the courage to build the life you've always imagined.   Chapters 00:00 - Introducing Lori L. Tharps 02:52 - The Childhood Friendship That Sparked a Creative Life 07:25 - From "Lying" to Storytelling: The Gift of a Typewriter 09:47 - What Truly Makes a Good Story? 16:04 - "Watch Me": Defying the Myth That Motherhood and Writing Don't Mix 17:47 - The Physical Feeling of Purpose: Flow vs. Frustration 21:17 - The Leap of Faith: Why She Left a Tenured Professorship for Spain 28:28 - Making Time to Create, Inspired by Our Literary Ancestors 32:53 - The Birth of The Sanctuary for BIPOC Women Writers 37:04 - The Myth of the Solitary Writer and the Power of Community 47:17 - What Does a Real Writing Practice Look Like? (It's More Than Just Writing) 53:34 - The Gospel of Storytelling: How New Narratives Can Save the World   Check out the full video interview on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/2mwUOzh-wGk   Connect with Lori: Follow Lori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriltharps/?hl=en Lori's Website: https://www.loriltharps.com/   Support the Show Website: www.martineseverin.com Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: www.martineseverin.substack.com This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Santiago Cardona and Daniel Espinosa.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives  

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As always, tonight's episode will start with a relaxing introduction from Jessica, before we sink into tonight's Sleep Hypnosis.  Want more Sleep Magic? Join Sleep Magic Premium ✨ Enjoy 2 bonus episodes a month plus all episodes ad-free, access to Jessica's complete back catalog of over 60 episodes, and show your support to Jessica.  To Subscribe 

If you've ever said, “I'd love to join Navigate, but I just don't have the time,” this episode is for you.  Today, I'm joined by Dr. Janet McCabe, who brings honesty and real-world insight into what it looks like to invest in your writing during a busy and emotionally challenging season. We talk about her initial hesitation to join Navigate, the fear of adding one more thing to her plate, and how she ultimately found structure, clarity, and unexpected ease in her academic writing process. Whether you're mid-career, managing administrative responsibilities, or simply struggling to reconnect with your research, Janet's reflections offer perspective and encouragement. Janet's experience is a powerful reminder that your writing doesn't need perfect conditions—it needs attention, structure, and a willingness to begin.  For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast.   We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®. Check out the program details and start your application process here. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Apply here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing,and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It's a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more.   CONNECT WITH ME:  LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

Making time and memories this summer

Maria Bowler recently published the book Making Time: A New Vision for Crafting a Life beyond Productivity. It's a relaxing take on doing what you want to do, and feeling okay while doing it.One of the main themes is being present, and being true to yourself even if you're doing boring stuff you don't want to do. Finding those moments of resonance that turn the entire activity into building self-trust.If you already read the book and found it resonant even though it doesn't mention AuDHD... that's because Maria is AuDHD and snuck all that good neurodivergent content in!Connect with Maria: Maria's website, MariaBowler.comMaria's Substackthe book Making Time (affiliate link)Resources:Transcript DocMattia's NewsletterLike Your Brain community space (Patreon/Discord) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm making a change to publishing every other week - listen to this announcement episode to hear why. I will still continue publishing premium bonus episodes and I will publish another update when there is an update to give to you. Thank you always for your love and support! If you would like to say thank you for this episode with a tip, go to ⁠AffirmationPod.com/TipJar⁠ The sister episode to this one is Episode 216 Maintaining Self-Care During Stressful Times https://⁠AffirmationPod.com/StressfulTimes⁠ Thinking of one-on-one coaching? Looking to change your mindset and empower yourself to a better you? Sign up for an affirmations coaching session and let's get to work at ⁠AffirmationPod.com/Coaching⁠ WANT MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS ONE? Episode 456 Making Time for Yourself https://⁠AffirmationPod.com/MakingTimeForYourself⁠ Episode 414 Quality Time With Yourself https://⁠AffirmationPod.com/QualityTimeWithYourself⁠ Episode 372 Helping Yourself Instead of Hurting Yourself https://AffirmationPod.com/NotHurtingYourself Episode 361 When You Need to Pause ⁠https://AffirmationPod.com/NeedToPause⁠ Episode 289 Prioritizing Self-Care https://AffirmationPod.com/PrioritizingSelfCare Episode 237 I am Loving and Showing Up for Myself https://AffirmationPod.com/LovingAndShowingUp HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING

Do you want to take on new projects or tackle more writing and publications but feel like the number one thing holding you back is time?  What if I told you capacity isn't fixed, you can build it?  Today, I'm sharing what capacity building means and how intentionally growing your capacity can help you do more of the work that matters without burning out. In this episode, I share my own experiences juggling personal and professional responsibilities. I share vivid, real-life examples of how my capacity expanded over time, from parenting multiple children to managing a large farm business alongside my academic coaching career. I'll also address common fears about timing big career moves, especially the myth that you have to wait until you have more capacity before committing to growth. If you've been hesitating to push forward with your writing or career goals because you feel maxed out, this episode is for you. Listen in to shift your mindset around capacity, learn practical ways to grow it, and get inspired to take action now because waiting for the “perfect” time only holds you back. For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast.   We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®. Check out the program details and start your application process here. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Apply here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing,and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It's a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more. CONNECT WITH ME:  LinkedIn Facebook YouTube  

Do you know what to say "yes" to and what to say "no" to? In this episode, Garrett discusses two main points from the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown. The first point is about making decisions based on whether something is a 'heck yes' or not. Garrett encourages listeners to prioritize their time and say no to things that are not a strong yes. The second point is about zero-based scheduling, where Garrett advises starting from scratch and intentionally choosing what to include in the schedule. He emphasizes the importance of being intentional with time and not letting pride or laziness dictate the schedule.TakeawaysPrioritize your time and say no to things that are not a 'heck yes'Start from scratch when scheduling and intentionally choose what to includeDon't let pride or laziness dictate your scheduleChapters00:00 Making Time for What Matters: The 'Heck Yes' Principle13:53 Starting from Scratch: Zero-Based Scheduling17:36 Overcoming Pride and Laziness in Scheduling⭐️ Rate & Review:If this episode challenged or encouraged you, leave a 5-star review and share it with another Christian agent who needs to hear this message. Resources & Opportunities:

Is the next academic year a writing season for you? A mentoring season? An administrative season? Too often, scholars fall into the trap of trying to do everything at once—writing, grant-getting, mentoring, teaching, program-building—on full blast. But sustainable success comes from focused seasons, not constant hustle. In this episode, I introduce the concept of “academic seasonality” and walk you through how to select your next season with purpose. Whether you're heading into a writing-intensive fall, supporting graduate students, or bracing for a new admin role, this mindset shift will help you take control of your academic path without burning out. If you're ready to move into your next academic season with clarity and intention, this episode is for you. Tune in now to reframe how you approach your year and discover a more sustainable way to thrive in your academic career. For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast. We've opened the waitlist for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®. Check out the program details and get on the waitlist here. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Get on the waitlist here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing,and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It's a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more. CONNECT WITH ME:  LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

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What if the reason you haven't written your novel has nothing to do with how many hours are in your day?"I don't have time to write" might be the most common excuse that stops aspiring authors before they even start. But here's what I've learned after working with hundreds of writers… It's not about how much time you have that matters. It's about what you do with your limited time that counts.In this episode, you'll hear from three busy writers who had every legitimate reason to put their writing dreams on hold—yet didn't. Meet Maddie, a mom of four kids aged one to six who wrote her first draft while juggling pregnancy, a newborn, and a copywriting career. Rhonda, a clinical pharmacist who transitioned from competing in 14-hour triathlons to writing an 80,000-word manuscript. And Mark, a former college administrator, worried it was too late in life to learn how to write a novel. None of them found magical extra hours in their day. Instead, they discovered something far more powerful: how to make their limited writing time more effective.In this episode, you'll learn:[03:00] How a mom of four young children completed her first draft in just six months of actual writing time, including taking a year-long break for pregnancy and a newborn, without losing momentum[06:25] Why one debut author discovered that following a proven framework didn't create a cookie-cutter novel—it actually freed him to be more creative and original[09:35] The mindset shift that helped a 45-year-old clinical pharmacist transition from grueling 14-hour triathlons to completing her first 80,000-word novel[13:20] Why having limited writing time can actually make you a more effective writer, when you know exactly what to write in each sessionReady to stop using "no time" as your excuse? Join Maddie, Rhonda, Mark, and hundreds of other busy writers who've discovered that you don't need more hours—you need a better plan. Get on the waitlist for the next open enrollment of my Notes to Novel course and get my complete, step-by-step framework for writing a story that works. Don't miss your chance to turn your ideas into a finished draft you're proud of!