Best Jo VanEvery Podcasts (2025)

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Make Your Manuscript Work: An Interview with Laura Portwood-Stacer 1:05:35

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12d ago1:05:35

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An interview with Laura Portwood-Stacer about her new book, Make Your Manuscript work. In March 2025 I wrote about the difficulty of writing a “shitty first draft” (JoVanEvery.co.uk/perfectionism-vs-impatience/) and concluded "If you *accept* that multiple rounds of revision will be required, and even have a process for moving through them, it’s ea…

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Burnout - A personal experience 1:37:26

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I invited Studio member and client: Myriam Houssay-Holzschuch to share something about her experience of burnout. She preferred an interview to a guest blog post. I learned a lot from this conversation and I think you will too. Fixing this requires systemic changes that are out of our control. That is frustrating, or even enraging. As Emily and Ame…

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4.12 Reflections on Resilience: Insights from the Interviews 40:13

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In this solo episode of Mindful Academy, Jennifer recaps a series of nine interviews with professionals who have transitioned from traditional academic roles to various supportive and entrepreneurial positions. She discusses the common themes and valuable lessons drawn from these conversations, emphasizing the importance of community, available res…

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4.11 Balancing Ambition and Well-being: Conversations with Michelle Thompson, Esquire 2:03:47

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In this episode of the Mindful Academy, host Jennifer Askey interviews Michelle Thompson, Esquire, a coach who assists both academics and lawyers in achieving their professional goals without compromising their personal well-being. They discuss the similarities between the challenges faced by academics and lawyers, particularly concerning overwork …

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4.10 The Academic Writers' Studio with Jo VanEvery 1:27:44

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In this episode of The Mindful Academy, host Jennifer converses with Jo Van Every, a veteran in helping academics refine their writing. They discuss Jo's background, career transitions, and her move from Canada to the UK. Jo explains her work with the Academic Writing Studio, emphasizing her methods with neurodivergent clients and her approach to a…

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4.09 Career Clarity for PhDs with Jen Polk 46:22

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In this episode of The Mindful Academy Podcast, Jennifer chats with career coach Jen Polk of From PhD to Life. Together, they unpack the evolving landscape of academic careers and explore the challenges and opportunities facing faculty, postdocs, and PhDs considering a pivot out of academia. Jen shares insights from over a decade of coaching schola…

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4.08 Equity, Justice, and Yoga in the Academy with Dr. Raquel Wright-Mair 53:39

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How do you bring your whole self into the academy? In this episode, Dr. Raquel Wright-Mair—associate professor, scholar of higher ed equity, and yoga teacher—joins Jennifer to talk about the intersections of justice, leadership, and embodied wellness in academic spaces. They discuss: The realities of navigating higher education as a racially minori…

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4.07 Fostering Your Creative Practice, with Chris Mitchell 49:28

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In this inspiring conversation, coach and creative professional Chris Mitchell joins Jennifer to explore how creatives—especially those also working in academia—can better support and sustain their creative practices. From designing personalized structure to redefining professional identity beyond institutional roles, Chris shares her experience wo…

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4.06 Conversations with Lisa Munro: Writing Support for Humanists 1:12:15

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In this episode of The Mindful Academy Podcast, host Jennifer sits down with Lisa Munro, an academic publication consultant, to discuss the essential yet often overlooked skill of academic writing. Lisa shares her journey from historian to writing coach and dives into the structural challenges of publishing, particularly for women and scholars of c…

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4.05 Structuring Success in Academic Writing with Anna Clemens 47:07

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In this insightful episode, Jennifer talks with Anna Clemens, a PhD chemist turned writing coach, about her journey from science journalism to founding the Researchers’ Writing Academy. Anna shares how her love of writing during her challenging PhD years inspired her to help other academics write and publish more efficiently—particularly those aimi…

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4.04 Designing Your Academic Online Presence with Jennifer Van Alstyne 54:53

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In this episode of the Mindful Academy podcast, Jennifer Askey chats with Jennifer Van Alstyne, an expert who helps academics enhance their online presence. They discuss moving beyond the typical, bland faculty website to create dynamic and authentic online spaces that reflect individual research and personalities. Jennifer Van Alstyne shares her e…

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4.03 Conversations with Carole Chabries about Moving Into 2025 51:04

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As we transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake, we embrace what my friend calls the Do-Over New Year—a second chance to realign our goals and intentions. In this episode, we dive into the idea of alignment—ensuring that the work we do and the ways we spend our time truly reflect our values and desired impact. Joining me is Ca…

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4.02 Interview with Rebecca Pope-Ruark 51:11

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In our latest Mindful Academy podcast episode, we explore the critical need for institutional change in higher education with Rebecca Pope, author and faculty development expert. Learn about her appreciative inquiry programs and her books, including 'Unraveling Faculty Burnout.' Rebecca's books: https://theagileacademic.com/books/ Nick Petrie on Bu…

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4.01 What Higher Education Leaders Need with Carole Chabries 45:09

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In this episode of The Mindful Academy, Carol Chabries and Jennifer discuss academic leadership. Carol is the founder of the Clario Group, which supports leaders in higher education. They talk about originality and the need for leaders to embrace templates and simplicity. They also discuss the post-pandemic world and the need for leaders to interru…

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3.24 Mental Health Challenges in Academia 29:30

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In this episode of The Mindful Academy, I dive into the critical topic of mental health in academia, inspired by a recent Nature article that sheds light on the struggles PhD students face. Drawing on my experiences as a coach and former professor, I reflect on how systemic challenges—like financial pressures, isolation, competitiveness, and diffic…

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3.23 Intelligent Failure 12:52

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In this episode of The Mindful Academy, we explore insights from Dr. Amy Edmondson’s book, The Right Kind of Wrong, on embracing intelligent failure in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments. Learn how persistence, reflection, accountability, and apology can transform failure into growth and foster compassionate leadership.…

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3.22: Trauma Stewardship & Our Organizations 21:23

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In this episode, I share insights from the Institute of Coaching Conference in Boston, featuring Dr. Alicia Moreland-Capuia's impactful work on trauma-aware organizations. Dr. Moreland-Capuia, a neuroscientist, emphasizes the need for compassion in healthcare and leadership, offering a powerful takeaway: trauma-informed support means "hear me, prot…

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3.21: When You Need a Facilitator 20:15

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In this episode of The Mindful Academy, I discuss the role of a coach as a facilitator, specifically focusing on how coaches can assist teams and departments in academia. Drawing on a recent Mayo Clinic Proceedings study, I outline how facilitative coaching differs from traditional corporate training, emphasizing collaboration and mutual growth. Th…

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Creating a Satisfying Academic Career - Part 2 15:53

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Sharing some specific options for your satisfying career and how the framework outlined in Part 1 can change how you approach them. The focus is on 3-5 year positions like post-doctoral research fellowships, and tenure track or equivalent positions. There are some notes about how this might also apply to more precarious positions. Don’t let the bro…

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3.20: Marketing for Academics 27:55

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In today's episode, I discuss how lessons from entrepreneurship can apply to academia, particularly in terms of personal development and overcoming self-limiting beliefs related to marketing and networking. I emphasize that promoting one's work is crucial even in academia, where the quality of scholarship or teaching may not automatically gain reco…

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Creating a Satisfying Academic Career - Part 1 17:21

1y ago17:21

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In a labour market that can legitimately be described as dystopian is it even possible to have a satisfying academic career? In this track I talk about what it means to create a career and provide reflection questions to help you figure out what a satisfying academic career might look like for you. Read the full post here: https://jovanevery.co.uk/…

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3.19: MAP Challenge #5 25:28

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Episode 5 of the Mindful Action Pyramid Planning Challenge focuses on the practical implementation of the previously discussed planning stages. It emphasizes the importance of habits and routines in achieving goals. The episode highlights the use of calendars, time management techniques like the Pomodoro Method, and email management strategies to o…

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3.18: MAP Challenge #4 23:49

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Episode 4 of the Mindful Action Pyramid Planning Challenge focuses on goal setting. Rather than traditional SMART goals, the episode introduces "PACT" goals: Purposeful, Actionable, Continuous, and Trackable. The emphasis is on creating goals aligned with personal values and long-term objectives, focusing on consistent actions rather than immediate…

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3.17: MAP Challenge #3 17:11

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In this episode of the Mindful Academic Podcast, I guide listeners through the third phase of the Mindful Action Pyramid: identifying priority outcomes. This step involves creating a brain dump of all current projects and commitments and then selecting the major goals to focus on over the next one to two years. I emphasize the importance of setting…

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3.16: MAP Challenge #2 13:37

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In this podcast episode, I guide listeners through the second step of the Mindful Action Planning (MAP) Pyramid Challenge, which focuses on defining personal success. I emphasize the importance of aligning career goals with personal values and purpose, rather than simply checking off achievements. I encourage listeners to consider the emotional hal…

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3.15: MAP Challenge #1 18:46

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In this introduction to the Mindful Action Planning Challenge, I guide participants through the foundational step of identifying their values and crafting a statement of purpose. I emphasize the importance of understanding one's values for mindful decision-making and planning. I also encourage reflection on moments of alignment and offer tools, suc…

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3.14: Intro to MAP 13:06

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In this kickoff episode of the Mindful Action Planning (MAP) Challenge podcast, I introduce the Mindful Action Planning Pyramid, a tool designed to help academic professionals align their career goals with their values. The pyramid consists of four horizontal slices—tasks, goals, outcomes, and success—built on a foundation of personal values. I emp…

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3.13: Three Mindsets for Faculty 16:26

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In this podcast episode, I explore three predominant mental models that faculty members often have about their roles within academia. The first model is the "freelance independent contractor" mindset, where faculty members see themselves as autonomous professionals who primarily set their own goals and priorities. They may view their relationship w…

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3.12: Two Kinds of Coaching 27:24

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In this episode of "Two Kinds of Coaching," I explore the essentials of coaching, particularly in an academic context, and distinguish between individual and group coaching. Emphasizing the transformative power of coaching, I explain how both individual and team coaching can help individuals and groups align their work with their values and goals, …

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3.11: Mindfulness For You 18:50

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In this episode of “The Mindful Academy,” I delve into the significance and personal impact of mindfulness and meditation. Highlighting mindfulness as a crucial tool for personal and client coaching, I share insights into the transformative power of stepping out of automatic, knee-jerk reactions and into a space of creativity and intention. Meditat…

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3.10: Getting a Handle on Success 18:02

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Successful academics know that they can’t do it all – or at least not all at once. So a key step in getting a grip on your overwhelm is to decide what success looks & feels like for you. The answer to the question: what does success look like for me is NOT, however, a list of check-offable goals. A book, an R1 grant, this much $$, this many citatio…

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3.9 Getting out of Overwhelm 19:45

1+ y ago19:45

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The Mindful Academy - Episode 3.9 Highlights Overcoming Faculty Overwhelm: A Deeper Dive Greetings, Mindful Community! In the newest episode (3.9) of the Mindful Academy, I talked about the intricacies of faculty overwhelm. Last episode(3.8), I identified four faculty frustrations, and today, I’m tackling the beast of overwhelm. Check-in with Your …

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3.8: Four Flavours of Faculty Frustration 21:44

1+ y ago21:44

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🔍The Mindful Academy Episode 3.8 Highlights: "Four Flavours of Faculty Frustration" 📚 1. Overwhelm at Work: The aftermath of the pandemic has left academic workplaces in overdrive, with workload spikes persisting. Whether it's adapting to changes or working at cross-purposes with colleagues, overwhelm is a common thread. If you're feeling this, con…

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3.7: Futureproofing Your Career Part 3 28:53

2y ago28:53

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How can you ensure long-term career success while maintaining personal satisfaction? In this episode of The Mindful Academy, our academic coach, Jennifer Askey, dives deep into the emotional journey of transitioning out of academia. She empathizes with individuals experiencing uncertainty and disorientation, recognizing the various practical and in…