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“I Don’t Have to Do This By Myself Anymore” with Dr. Girsea Martinez

Release Date: 06/18/2025

Capitalism Vs. Commerce In Your Consulting Business

Office Hours with Dr. Lacy

Dissertation Information Qual Scholars Community: 10 Pages In 2 Days Writing Retreat: The Finish Your Dissertation Institute: Qual Scholars Website: Qual Scholars’ Instagram: Book An Astrology Reading:

How You Will Fail Your Dissertation Defense And How To Avoid It

Office Hours with Dr. Lacy

In this conversation, Dr. Lacy discusses the challenges faced by doctoral students, particularly focusing on the feelings of imposter syndrome and self-doubt. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's achievements and the mental barriers that prevent individuals from acknowledging their capabilities. Lacy encourages listeners to shift their mindset from fear of failure to celebrating their successes throughout their academic journey. Takeaways The core of why it's so hard and overwhelming is you have such deep-seated fear and disbelief. You keep mentally rehearsing all of the reasons...

Why You Won't Write Your Dissertation Over Break

Office Hours with Dr. Lacy

In this conversation, Dr. Lacy discusses the challenges of imposter syndrome faced by academic writers, particularly those working on dissertations. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's own knowledge and capabilities, and how fear can hinder progress. Lacy advocates for making a firm decision to produce work as a way to combat these fears and encourages writers to develop effective strategies for their writing process. Takeaways You know more than enough to write a full draft. Imposter syndrome is rooted in fear and self-doubt. Reading and taking notes won't eliminate imposter...

You Have No Plan for What’s Next After The Dissertation

Office Hours with Dr. Lacy

In this conversation, Dr. Lacy discusses the journey of transitioning from a doctoral student to a successful consultant. She emphasizes the importance of believing in one's own value, the potential of leveraging academic knowledge for business, and the necessity of visibility in marketing oneself. Lacy shares her personal experiences and insights on overcoming self-doubt, balancing academia with entrepreneurship, and building a sustainable consulting business. Takeaways You can pursue both academia and entrepreneurship. Many fear putting themselves out there due to uncertainty. Your...

I Was At My Breaking Point With The Dissertation - Dr. Jessica Morganfield

Office Hours with Dr. Lacy

In this conversation, Dr. Jessica Morganfield shares her journey through the dissertation process, highlighting the importance of support systems, the emotional toll of research, and the value of academic coaching. She discusses her experiences with advisors, the challenges of navigating a PhD program, and the significance of community in overcoming obstacles. The conversation culminates in reflections on her dissertation defense and advice for future doctoral candidates. Dissertation Information Qual Scholars Community: 10 Pages In 2 Days Writing Retreat: The Finish Your Dissertation...

The Lies We Tell Ourselves About The Dissertation Process

Office Hours with Dr. Lacy

In this conversation, Dr. Lacy discusses the challenges faced by doctoral students in completing their dissertations. She emphasizes the importance of structure, support, and accountability rather than waiting for the 'right time' to finish. Dr. Lacy addresses common misconceptions about needing help, the role of advisors versus dissertation coaches, and introduces her program, the Finish Your Dissertation Institute, which provides comprehensive support to help students graduate successfully. Dissertation Information Qual Scholars Community: 10 Pages In 2 Days Writing Retreat: The Finish...

The Key To Writing Your Dissertation Faster

Office Hours with Dr. Lacy

5 Reasons Why You Haven't Written Your Literature Review

Office Hours with Dr. Lacy

Dissertation Information Literature Review Intensive: Qual Scholars Community: 10 Pages In 2 Days Writing Retreat: The Finish Your Dissertation Institute: Qual Scholars Website: Qual Scholars’ Instagram:

3 Reasons Why You Will Fail Your Comprehensive Exams

Office Hours with Dr. Lacy

My Life After Finishing The Dissertation - Post Doc Diaries

Office Hours with Dr. Lacy

In this episode, Dr. Lacy introduces a new series focused on the postdoctoral experience, sharing her personal journey after completing her dissertation. She discusses the emotional challenges faced after graduation, the importance of preparing for life beyond academia, and the necessity of having a clear vision and reward to navigate this transition. Dr. Lacy emphasizes the significance of believing in one's potential and the power of community support in achieving personal and professional goals. Qual Scholars Community: 10 Pages In 2 Days Writing Retreat: The Finish Your...

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What if the biggest breakthrough in your dissertation journey had nothing to do with writing—and everything to do with finally asking for help? In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Girsea Martinez get real about the grief, guilt, and pressure that can derail your academic progress. They unpack what it means to carry personal loss while collecting data, why rewriting can feel like reliving trauma, and how community became the turning point that changed everything. If you’ve been silently struggling, convinced you have to figure it out alone—this episode will remind you that you don’t.

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Dissertation Information

Qual Scholars Community: https://qual-scholars.circle.so/
10 Pages In 2 Days Writing Retreat: https://qualscholars.com/10pages/
The Finish Your Dissertation Institute: https://qualscholars.com/theinstitute/
Qual Scholars Website: https://qualscholars.com/
Qual Scholars’ Instagram: https://instagram.com/qual_scholars/

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Grief and Higher Education
02:52 Post-Defense Reflections and Healing
06:13 The Defense Experience: Insights and Strategies
08:57 The Impact of Personal Loss on Academic Journey
11:57 Community Support and Resilience in Academia
14:54 Balancing Grief and Academic Responsibilities
18:12 The Role of Identity in Research and Writing
21:11 The Emotional Toll of Data Collection
23:55 Finding Purpose in the Dissertation Process
26:49 Navigating the Dissertation Journey
30:01 The Power of Community in Writing
34:15 Embracing Self-Care and Progress
37:59 The Emotional Weight of Rewriting
42:43 Overcoming Doubt and Finding Support
45:33 Investing in Community for Success

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