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Most doctoral learners don’t leave because they aren’t capable. They leave because something deeper has gone unnamed.

In this reflective conversation, Dr. John Wade and I explore what lies beneath the research question, such as misaligned expectations, identity shifts, feedback fatigue, and the quiet tension between persistence and purpose.

We discuss why the dissertation phase feels different from coursework, how meaning sustains momentum, and why staying with a hard question can shape who you become.

If you’re in the trenches questioning your progress, your topic, or yourself, this episode invites you to pause and consider the question beneath the question.