Best Ulya Tsolmon Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 19: Does My Work Matter? Finding Meaning and Contribution in Academic Life 41:02

2M ago41:02

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Ever feel like your academic work is endless and meaningless against the backdrop of a world on fire? You’re not alone. Many academics wrestle with doubts about their impact amidst overwhelming challenges, often leading to burnout and disengagement. In this episode, learn how to move from hopelessness to hopefulness and rediscover the deeper purpos…

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Ep. 18: How to Stop Failing at Your Goals 26:12

6M ago26:12

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Tired of setting the same New Year goals every year—and still not reaching them? You’re not alone. The cycle of resolutions, burnout, and giving up can be frustrating and demotivating. Learn how to stop failing at your goals for the New Year and beyond. Download the free Habit-Setting Guide and Worksheet mentioned in the episode here: https://www.w…

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Ep. 17: How to Enjoy Your Holidays without Academic Guilt 19:19

6M ago19:19

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Struggling with academic guilt during the holidays? Academic guilt can turn this season of joy into one of burnout, missed moments, and overwork. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Learn how to break free, prioritize what matters, and enjoy a restful, guilt-free season. Download the free guide mentioned in the episode here: https://www.womenfacult…

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Ep. 16: The Sad Truth About Multitasking 30:18

1+ y ago30:18

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Did you know multi-tasking is a productivity killer? The true product of multitasking is slow pace, low quality work, and high stress. Want to know a better way to increase your productivity without losing your peace? Listen to this episode. Visit our website and sign up for updates: https://www.womenfaculty.com…

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Ep. 15: Small Wins, Big Success 22:41

1+ y ago22:41

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In this episode, I invite you to celebrate small wins so you can get those BIG wins. Visit our website and sign up for updates: https://www.womenfaculty.comBy Ulya Tsolmon, Ph.D.

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Ep. 14: ChatGPT, AI, and Academia 30:19

2+ y ago30:19

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You probably heard by now all the excitement and concerns about a new AI technology that is taking the academic world by storm. And if you haven’t, then this episode is perfect for you. In today's episode, I explain what ChatGPT is and how academics can use it to enhance their work. Grab this free guide to ChatGPT here: https://www.womenfaculty.com…

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Ep. 13: The Academic Grind Culture 27:45

2+ y ago27:45

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In this episode, I am discussing the grind culture in academia and how the value system perpetuated by the grind culture can produce exactly opposite results than what it aims to accomplish. The grind culture comes with a high personal cost for the illusion of high productivity and status. Listen in to learn how to get out of the pull of the academ…

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Ep. 12: Life is a Box of Chocolates 20:11

2+ y ago20:11

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Do you feel bad that you are not happy all of the time? In this episode, I discuss the myth of being happy 100% of the time, how life is a mixed box of emotions, why this is okay, and how to choose feelings on purpose. Visit our website and sign up for updates: https://www.womenfaculty.comBy Ulya Tsolmon, Ph.D.

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Ep. 11: About Being Liked by Others 22:58

2+ y ago22:58

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Do you find yourself wanting other people to like you? Why do we care about being liked? Do you think you must manage people's opinions to be successful in your career? In this episode, I will discuss why everyone wants other people to like them, why it can be a problem, and how to think about this urge to be likable. Visit our website and sign up …

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Ep. 10: How to Process Student Evaluations 28:45

2+ y ago28:45

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We know that using student evaluations for promotion decisions is problematic. In this episode, I offer some tips on how to process student evals given the system is not perfect so you can come out on the other side whole and with a winning strategy. Visit our website and sign up for updates: https://www.womenfaculty.com…

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Ep. 9: How to Get Motivated Anytime You Want 19:33

2+ y ago19:33

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In this episode, I share insights on how to generate motivation any time you want so you can get your things done with joy and excitement. If you are fruitlessly waiting for motivation by sitting on a project and delaying your grading, listen in to find out how you can make motivation work for you now. Visit our website and sign up for updates: htt…

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Ep. 8: Time Travel Series: Back from the Future 21:07

2+ y ago21:07

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In this episode, we are going to use our future to create and dream big. Listen in to find out how we often use our future and our goals against ourselves. Learn how to use the magic of imagination to create the future that you actually want. Let's go! Visit our website and sign up for updates: https://www.womenfaculty.com…

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Ep. 7: Time Travel Series: How to Change Your Past 18:02

2+ y ago18:02

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If you spend any time in the past, listen to this episode to make sure you are using your past to serve you. I will discuss how to change your past to make the past work for us instead of against us. Let's go! Visit our website and sign up for updates: https://www.womenfaculty.com

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Ep. 6: How to Get Unstuck and Make Progress in Your Research and Writing Projects 21:41

2+ y ago21:41

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Are you not making progress in your writing and research projects? Do you want to get unstuck and make progress? In this episode, I discuss five reasons why you may be stuck and give actionable tips to get going. Visit our website and sign up for updates: https://www.womenfaculty.comBy Ulya Tsolmon, Ph.D.

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Ep. 4: The Power of Feelings 15:36

2+ y ago15:36

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In this episode, I discuss why feelings are so important, how they dictate what you will do or not do, and how to generate feelings that fuel your productivity in a nourishing, enjoyable, and sustainable way. Visit our website and sign up for updates: https://www.womenfaculty.comBy Ulya Tsolmon, Ph.D.

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Ep. 5: Legitimate and Illegitimate Feelings 12:52

2+ y ago12:52

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In this episode, I discuss how in our society and in academia, some feelings are labeled as productive and hence legitimate, and other feelings are considered unprofessional, unproductive, and illegitimate. Stress and anxiety are feelings associated with hard work, but joy and excitement are discounted as potentially incongruent with productivity. …

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Ep. 3: How to Stop Procrastinating 15:41

2+ y ago15:41

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Are you done with procrastinating? Listen to this episode to find out why you procrastinate (no, it's not because you are lazy!) and get tangible strategies to stop procrastinating for good. Visit our website and sign up for updates: https://www.womenfaculty.comBy Ulya Tsolmon, Ph.D.

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Ep. 2: What Really Causes Stress 13:55

2+ y ago13:55

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In this episode, I explain that recessions, pandemics, editors, reviewers, students, or your kids do not cause you stress. Listen to find out what really causes you stress and how to take power back over how you feel. This one concept will change everything for you. Visit our website and sign up for updates: https://www.womenfaculty.com…

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Ep. 1: Thinking In vs. About Your Project 12:21

2+ y ago12:21

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Have you ever stopped to estimate how much time and energy you are spending "thinking in your project" versus "thinking about your project"? In this episode, I explain the difference and why noticing the difference can have a huge impact on your productivity and well-being. Visit our website and sign up for updates: https://www.womenfaculty.com…

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Trailer! 1:25

2+ y ago1:25

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Tune in every Thursday for a new episode. Check out our website: www.womenfaculty.com/podcast Follow on IG: www.instagram.com/womenfaculty Visit our website and sign up for updates: https://www.womenfaculty.comBy Ulya Tsolmon

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Thriving Academics

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Ep. 19: Does My Work Matter? Finding Meaning and Contribution in Academic Life 41:02

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Ep. 18: How to Stop Failing at Your Goals 26:12

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Ep. 17: How to Enjoy Your Holidays without Academic Guilt 19:19

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Ep. 16: The Sad Truth About Multitasking 30:18

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Ep. 15: Small Wins, Big Success 22:41

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Ep. 14: ChatGPT, AI, and Academia 30:19

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Ep. 13: The Academic Grind Culture 27:45

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Ep. 12: Life is a Box of Chocolates 20:11

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Ep. 11: About Being Liked by Others 22:58

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Ep. 10: How to Process Student Evaluations 28:45

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Ep. 9: How to Get Motivated Anytime You Want 19:33

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Ep. 8: Time Travel Series: Back from the Future 21:07

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Ep. 7: Time Travel Series: How to Change Your Past 18:02

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Ep. 6: How to Get Unstuck and Make Progress in Your Research and Writing Projects 21:41

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Ep. 4: The Power of Feelings 15:36

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Ep. 5: Legitimate and Illegitimate Feelings 12:52

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Ep. 3: How to Stop Procrastinating 15:41

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Ep. 2: What Really Causes Stress 13:55

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Ep. 1: Thinking In vs. About Your Project 12:21

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Trailer! 1:25