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This podcast isn't about the theory and research we do--it's about our real lives. Join Genesea Carter, PhD in rhetoric and composition, as she shares her personal journey through academia. This podca... more
FAQs about An Academic's Life:How many episodes does An Academic's Life have?The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.
December 01, 20215. How to Survive as an Academic EmpathIn this episode, I share what I've learned from reading Dr. Judith Orloff's book The Empath's Survival Guide, the many types of empaths in the world, and how I am learning to survive as an academic empath. ...more33minPlay
December 01, 20214. Academia, Bullshit Rules, and What to Do About ThemI draw from Vishen Lakhaini's "Brules" (bullshit rules), from his book The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, to talk about how and why brules frame so many of our academic lives. I close the episode with strategies I am trying to challenge some of the brules I have internalized but no longer serve me. I’d love to know what topics you would like me to cover. If you have an idea, please reach out to me at [email protected]....more23minPlay
December 01, 20213. Reading for Fun, Reading Burnout, and How to Read for Fun AgainIn this episode, I explore why I am burned out on pleasure reading and offers strategies (and hope) for academics who are longing to read for fun again. I’d love to know what topics you would like me to cover. If you have an idea, please reach out to me at [email protected]....more23minPlay
December 01, 20212. Academia, Boundaries, and Emotional LaborIn this episode, I talk about the emotional labor of academic work, why boundaries are important, and strategies to set boundaries. I’d love to know what topics you would like me to cover. If you have an idea, please reach out to me at [email protected]....more28minPlay
December 01, 20211. Welcome to An Academic's LifeIn this first episode, I explain why I've started this podcast, the niche I want it to fill, and a lil' bit about me. I’d love to know what topics you would like me to cover. If you have an idea, please reach out to me at [email protected]....more15minPlay
FAQs about An Academic's Life:How many episodes does An Academic's Life have?The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.