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What does it really take to finish a dissertation from a Dissertation Chair's perspective?

In this episode of Dissertating: In the Trenches and Behind the Scenes, host TiffianyAnn Lundine sits down with Dr. Alison Pattison and Dr. Lori Wieters, co-authors of the book, From Research to Reality, for an honest and grounding conversation about the realities doctoral learners face.

Together, they unpack burnout, guilt around rest, sustainable progress, and the often-misunderstood dynamics of working with a dissertation committee. Drawing from their own doctoral journeys and years of supporting doctoral learners, Dr. Pattison and Dr. Wieters share practical guidance, mindset shifts, and real stories that remind listeners they are not alone or behind.

This episode is a reality check every doctoral learner needs: compassionate, practical, and rooted in what actually helps people finish.

Book: From Research to Reality

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