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In this episode of Dissertating: In the Trenches and Behind the Scenes, Dr. TiffianyAnn Lundine talks with Dr. Miguel Rubio about mindfulness, mental health, and academic performance during the doctoral journey.

Dr. Rubio shares his personal story of navigating financial hardship, immigration, parenting during COVID, and the pressures of doctoral education while exploring how mindfulness can support focus, resilience, and self-awareness. Together, they discuss academic stress, productivity, perception, and why the doctoral journey often becomes a process of self-exploration as much as scholarship.

This conversation is reflective, honest, and especially meaningful for learners trying to remain grounded while navigating demanding academic work.