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About the show

Latest episodes

• How Trying to Be the Perfect PhD Student Made Me Fail

  October 7, 2026 · 28 min

  Break The Proposal Trap Workshop: https://qualscholars.kit.com/a846c7f948  Your dissertation writing plan looks great on Sunday. By Wednesday, life has happened, you’re behind, and you’re wondering if you have what it takes to finish. I…

• Why Doctoral Students Silently Give Up

  September 30, 2026 · 19 min

  Break The Proposal Trap Workshop: ⁠⁠https://qualscholars.kit.com/a846c7f948⁠⁠ You did not wake up one morning and decide to quit your dissertation. You missed one deadline, waited until you had better news for your chair, and kept…

• Why Smart Doctoral Students Never Finish The Dissertation

  September 28, 2026 · 18 min

  Break The Proposal Trap Workshop: https://qualscholars.kit.com/a846c7f948 You know how to work hard. So why can you manage your career, family, and everyone else’s problems but still feel defeated by one dissertation chapter? In this…

• How To Write Your Qualitative Dissertation Proposal Faster

  April 6, 2026 · 28 min

  Dr. Marvette Lacy shares proven strategies to help doctoral students finish their qualitative proposals without burning out. She emphasizes mindset shifts, practical steps, and the importance of investing in support to achieve graduation…

• The 3 Rules to Finish Your Dissertation

  February 11, 2026 · 21 min

  In this episode, Dr. Lacy discusses the significance of eclipse season and introduces her framework for finishing a dissertation. She outlines three essential rules: taking care of oneself through scholar basics, evaluating and creating a…

• Why Reading Is Blocking Your Writing Progress

  February 4, 2026 · 5 min

  In this conversation, Dr. Lacy addresses common challenges faced by doctoral students, particularly the struggle with writing their dissertations. She emphasizes the importance of trusting oneself to write, rather than getting stuck in a…

• How I Finished My Dissertation With Dr. Tasha Wearren

  January 28, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

  In this conversation, Dr. Tasha Wearren shares her journey through the dissertation process, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced from data collection to defense day. She emphasizes the importance of community support, time…

• Why Is It So Hard to Write Consistently?

  January 21, 2026 · 23 min

  In this episode, Dr. Lacy discusses the challenges of writing consistently, particularly in an academic setting. She shares her personal experiences of struggling with writing during her doctoral program, emphasizing that the difficulties…