Dissertating: In the trenches and behind the scenes
All things dissertation related; learner wellbeing, resources, and ideas. Conversations with authors, learners, faculty, and administration.
Episodes
14 episodes
The Space Between Pressure and Progress
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 ...
Someone Who Gets It
Doctoral work is often described as isolating, overwhelming, and deeply personal. But what happens when someone truly understands the journey alongside you?In this episode of Dissertating: In the Trenches and Behind the Scenes, ...
Choosing a Dissertation Topic You Can Actually Finish
Choosing a dissertation topic can feel overwhelming. I certainly felt like I had to get it exactly "right".In this episode, Dr. Tim Newman and I move away from the pressure of finding the perfect topic and instead explore how to...
Guerrilla Scholarship: Learning Beyond Permission with Dr. Sheldon Greaves
In this episode of Dissertating: In the Trenches and Behind the Scenes, TiffianyAnn Lundine sits down with Dr. Sheldon Greaves, author of The Guerrilla Scholar’s Handbook, to explore what it means to pursue rigorous intellectu...
The Question Beneath the Question
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...
The Dissertation Reality Check with Drs. Alison Pattison and Lori Wieters
What does it really take to finish a dissertation from a Dissertation Chair's perspective?In this episode of Dissertating: In the Trenches and Behind the Scenes, host TiffianyAnn Lundine sits down with Dr. Alison Pat...
In the Room: When Your Research and Your Future Come Into Focus
What happens when a doctoral learner steps into the room with the very people they’re studying?In this episode, doctoral learner Sandra Salazar-Colon shares how attending a higher education conference during her data collection ph...
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More Than Speed: What It Really Takes to Finish a Doctorate
In this episode of Dissertating: In the Trenches and Behind the Scenes, Dr. TiffianyAnn Lundine speaks with Dr. Stephen Babcock, a recent doctoral graduate who completed his doctorate in just three years while balancing family, ...
Repair, Not Retreat: Resilience and Self-Advocacy in Doctoral Life
Dr. Pamala Brown—U.S. Air Force veteran, behavioral health leader, and doctoral graduate—shares a powerful reflection on resilience, alignment, and self-advocacy in doctoral life. This episode is not about changing dissertation chairs, but abou...
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The BRIGHT Path: From Dissertation to Leadership with Dr. Twyla Williams
In this episode, TiffianyAnn Lundine talks with Dr. Twyla Williams, professor, consultant, and creator of the BRIGHT Network, about how doctoral learners can turn their dissertation journey into a pathway toward leadership. Dr. Williams breaks ...
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Perseverance, Purpose, and Starting Again
What happens when your doctoral progress doesn’t match the pace your institution requires?You reflect. You pivot. You persist.In this powerful new episode of Dissertating: In the Trenches and Behind the Sc...
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The Journey to a Doctorate: Dr. Stacy Luckett's Story
In this conversation, Dr. Stacy Luckett shares her journey of pursuing a doctorate in organizational leadership with an emphasis on K-12 education. She discusses her motivations, the influence of her family, and the challenges she faced during ...
Grains of Growth: How Self-Organization Shapes the Scholar Within
In this conversation, TiffianyAnn interviews Dr. John Beggs, a professor in physics and neuroscience, about the complexities and challenges of doctoral education. They discuss the purpose of a PhD, the personal sacrifices involved, the importan...
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