Stay ConnectedThe podcast for academic womxn who want to write and publish more while rejecting the culture of overwork in academia.
Cathy Mazak, PhD, helps you create the career (and life) you want by centering your writing. Kick guilt and overwhelm to the curb and amplify your voice to make a real impact on your field–without breaking down or burning out.
Copyright: © Cathy Mazak
Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing.
☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST!
In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach in my signature program Navigate for planning your writing in the context of your real life (The Writing Roadmap). For summer, that "real life" needs to include rest.
You'll leave the workshop with:
✅A clear set of achievable publication goals for the summer
✅A marked-up calendar that includes writing AND rest
✅A sense of power and agency over your time so that you can pour into yourself this summer
Register for the workshop here: https://scholarsvoice.org/summer-planning-warm/
Navigate 2-week Summer Intensive enrolling now: We're collecting applications for the Navigate 2-week Intensive. You can read all about it here and click on the pink button to apply. Or, if you're ready, jump straight to the application here.
Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing.
☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST!
In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach in my signature program Navigate for planning your writing in the context of your real life (The Writing Roadmap). For summer, that "real life" needs to include rest.
You'll leave the workshop with:
✅A clear set of achievable publication goals for the summer
✅A marked-up calendar that includes writing AND rest
✅A sense of power and agency over your time so that you can pour into yourself this summer
Register for the workshop here: https://scholarsvoice.org/summer-planning-warm/
Navigate 2-week Summer Intensive enrolling now: We're collecting applications for the Navigate 2-week Intensive. You can read all about it here and click on the pink button to apply. Or, if you're ready, jump straight to the application here.
Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing.
☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST!
In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach in my signature program Navigate for planning your writing in the context of your real life (The Writing Roadmap). For summer, that "real life" needs to include rest.
You'll leave the workshop with:
✅A clear set of achievable publication goals for the summer
✅A marked-up calendar that includes writing AND rest
✅A sense of power and agency over your time so that you can pour into yourself this summer
Register for the workshop here: https://scholarsvoice.org/summer-planning-warm/
Navigate 2-week Summer Intensive enrolling now: We're collecting applications for the Navigate 2-week Intensive. You can read all about it here and click on the pink button to apply. Or, if you're ready, jump straight to the application here.
Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing.
☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST!
In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach in my signature program Navigate for planning your writing in the context of your real life (The Writing Roadmap). For summer, that "real life" needs to include rest.
You'll leave the workshop with:
✅A clear set of achievable publication goals for the summer
✅A marked-up calendar that includes writing AND rest
✅A sense of power and agency over your time so that you can pour into yourself this summer
Register for the workshop here: https://scholarsvoice.org/summer-planning-warm/
Navigate 2-week Summer Intensive enrolling now: We're collecting applications for the Navigate 2-week Intensive. You can read all about it here and click on the pink button to apply. Or, if you're ready, jump straight to the application here.
Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing.
☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST!
In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach in my signature program Navigate for planning your writing in the context of your real life (The Writing Roadmap). For summer, that "real life" needs to include rest.
You'll leave the workshop with:
✅A clear set of achievable publication goals for the summer
✅A marked-up calendar that includes writing AND rest
✅A sense of power and agency over your time so that you can pour into yourself this summer
Register for the workshop here: https://scholarsvoice.org/summer-planning-warm/
Navigate 2-week Summer Intensive enrolling now: We're collecting applications for the Navigate 2-week Intensive. You can read all about it here and click on the pink button to apply. Or, if you're ready, jump straight to the application here.
Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing.
☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST!
In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach in my signature program Navigate for planning your writing in the context of your real life (The Writing Roadmap). For summer, that "real life" needs to include rest.
You'll leave the workshop with:
✅A clear set of achievable publication goals for the summer
✅A marked-up calendar that includes writing AND rest
✅A sense of power and agency over your time so that you can pour into yourself this summer
Register for the workshop here: https://scholarsvoice.org/summer-planning-warm/
Navigate 2-week Summer Intensive enrolling now: We're collecting applications for the Navigate 2-week Intensive. You can read all about it here and click on the pink button to apply. Or, if you're ready, jump straight to the application here.
Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing.
☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST!
In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach in my signature program Navigate for planning your writing in the context of your real life (The Writing Roadmap). For summer, that "real life" needs to include rest.
You'll leave the workshop with:
✅A clear set of achievable publication goals for the summer
✅A marked-up calendar that includes writing AND rest
✅A sense of power and agency over your time so that you can pour into yourself this summer
Register for the workshop here: https://scholarsvoice.org/summer-planning-warm/
Navigate 2-week Summer Intensive enrolling now: We're collecting applications for the Navigate 2-week Intensive. You can read all about it here and click on the pink button to apply. Or, if you're ready, jump straight to the application here.
Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing.
☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST!
In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach in my signature program Navigate for planning your writing in the context of your real life (The Writing Roadmap). For summer, that "real life" needs to include rest.
You'll leave the workshop with:
✅A clear set of achievable publication goals for the summer
✅A marked-up calendar that includes writing AND rest
✅A sense of power and agency over your time so that you can pour into yourself this summer
Register for the workshop here: https://scholarsvoice.org/summer-planning-warm/
Navigate 2-week Summer Intensive enrolling now: We're collecting applications for the Navigate 2-week Intensive. You can read all about it here and click on the pink button to apply. Or, if you're ready, jump straight to the application here.
Why your emotions feel so overwhelming at work (and what's actually driving them)
If you've ever had a disproportionate emotional reaction to something at work—like an email, a decision, or a setback—this episode will help you understand why. You'll see how quickly thoughts and emotions interact, and why that speed makes it feel like you're "just reacting."
A simple framework to stop spiraling and start respondingThis episode introduces a practical coaching model that helps you separate what happened from what you're thinking about it. That distinction alone can reduce overwhelm—and give you back a sense of control in situations that usually feel triggering.
How to move from emotional paralysis to meaningful actionWhen strong emotions hit, many academics freeze, avoid, or spiral. This episode shows you how to trace your emotions back to the thoughts causing them—and how shifting those thoughts can unlock more productive, intentional action.
Why "just getting over it" doesn't work (and what to do instead)If you've tried to push down emotions or power through them, you already know it doesn't work. This episode reframes emotional processing as a skill—and gives you a concrete way to actually process emotions so they don't keep resurfacing.
A practical journaling tool to apply immediately to your writing lifeYou'll walk away with a simple, repeatable exercise you can use anytime you feel stuck, reactive, or overwhelmed. Whether it's about writing, teaching, or academic politics, this tool helps you shift from reactivity to intentionality.
About the Self-Coaching for Academics Series
This special podcast series is a practical introduction to self-coaching—designed specifically for academics. Across these episodes, you'll learn how to examine your thinking, untangle emotional reactions, and make clearer, more aligned decisions about your writing and career. Instead of more productivity hacks, you'll gain tools to shift beliefs, reduce false urgency, and build real confidence from the inside out. If you're ready to think differently about your academic life, start with this series.
Links & Resources MentionedNavigate Program / Summer Intensive: https://scholarsvoice.org/navigate
Email list ("In the Pipeline" newsletter): https://scholarsvoice.org
Coaching model referenced: The Life Coach School (Brooke Castillo)
The hidden stories shaping your academic career
You might think your habits, stress, and writing patterns are just "how things are." This episode will show you how they're actually driven by invisible narratives you absorbed in grad school—and once you see them, you can start to change them.
Why academia trains you into scarcity (and how that affects your writing)If you've ever felt like there's never enough time—or never enough money—this episode explains why that feeling is so persistent. You'll see how academia normalizes scarcity thinking and how that mindset quietly shapes your decisions, productivity, and even your willingness to invest in your own growth.
The burnout cycle you didn't choose—but might still be livingThis episode connects the dots between grad school culture and long-term burnout. If you struggle to rest without guilt or feel like you should always be working, you'll recognize exactly where that came from—and why it's not actually serving you anymore.
A powerful reframe that could change how you approach time and moneyWhat if there was enough time? What if resources weren't as limited as you've been taught? This episode invites you into a bold (and slightly uncomfortable) experiment: trying on an abundance mindset and seeing what shifts in your behavior and decisions.
A practical exercise to rewrite your academic identityYou won't just leave with insights—you'll leave with something to do. Cathy walks you through a concrete exercise to identify your inherited narratives and actively rewrite them into ones that support your writing, your career, and your well-being.
About the Self-Coaching for Academics Series
This special podcast series is a practical introduction to self-coaching—designed specifically for academics. Across these episodes, you'll learn how to examine your thinking, untangle emotional reactions, and make clearer, more aligned decisions about your writing and career. Instead of more productivity hacks, you'll gain tools to shift beliefs, reduce false urgency, and build real confidence from the inside out. If you're ready to think differently about your academic life, start with this series.
Navigate Program Summer Intensive: https://scholarsvoice.org/navigate
Email list ("In the Pipeline" newsletter): https://scholarsvoice.org
Book mentioned: Making Time to Write by Cathy Mazak
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