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The Scholar’s Mirror: Using Your Story as a Site of Knowledge

In traditional academia, the line between the researcher and the researched is often treated as sacred. We’re taught to “leave ourselves out of it”—to be objective, neutral, detached. But what if t...

Healing Through Reflexive Research

There’s a quiet truth many researchers carry: we didn’t come to our questions by accident. We came to them because something in us needed to understand, to witness, to name. Our research may be sch...

Finding Myself Again: A Summer Story of Academic Healing

Every summer, like clockwork, it used to hit me - the identity crisis. For years, I couldn't understand why the warm months left me feeling hollow, disconnected, floating through my bedroom in a fo...

Plot Twist: Maybe You're Not an Imposter – You're Just Learning

Here's a radical thought: What if that knot in your stomach during meetings isn't imposter syndrome at all? What if it's just what learning feels like? Think back to learning to ride a bike. Did an...

From "Imposter Syndrome" to "Imposter Narratives": Why Language Matters

I stopped using the term "imposter syndrome" for myself. That feeling of not belonging? The constant second-guessing? The fear of being "found out"? We've been taught to label it "imposter syndrome...

Breaking Free from Hustle Culture: Real Talk for Marginalized Professionals

Let's get something straight: your worth isn't measured by how many hours you clock or how many tasks you crush before sunrise. I've watched brilliant colleagues—especially those from marginalized ...

Border Crossing: The Hidden Power of Academic Code-Switching

Here's a secret: Some of the most innovative work happens at the edges of disciplines, where you feel least like you belong. When you're crossing from one field to another, that "imposter" feeling ...

Academic Trauma Is Real: Here's How to Start Healing

Academic trauma. Eww… I know some of us just felt the pit in our stomachs.  Yeah, I said it. That pit in your stomach when you open your email. The way your shoulders tense up during department mee...

A Guide for the Mindful Creative

Being a creative individual comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. From writer's block to moments of inspiration, the creative process can be a rollercoaster of emotions. However, by inc...

The Radical Act of Self-Compassion

It's time to challenge the notion that self-criticism leads to success and happiness. In reality, self-compassion is the key to true well-being and fulfillment. By treating yourself with kindness, ...