Peer Review: Creativity and Fulfillment in Academia
Sarah Bunin Benor and Mira Sucharov
Sarah Bunin Benor and Mira Sucharov
The field of academia needs a wellness boost. So many scholars struggle with self-doubt, lack of focus, overwhelm, and even burnout. What do scholars find meaningful and fulfilling? How can we align our professional decisions with our values and priorities? What advice can we apply from coaches and experts in mindfulness, happiness, and productivity? Hebrew Union College Professor Sarah Bunin Benor and Carleton University Professor Mira Sucharov answer these questions through in-depth conversations with scholars, experts, and coaches.
4d ago
Lance Eaton, an expert on integrating technology into education, gives practical tools for teaching in the world of AI. Grappling with questions of its uses, ethics, and possibilities, Eaton underscores the humanness at the center of the AI discussion.
Dec 1
Lila Corwin Berman, professor of American Jewish History at New York University, discusses how current U.S. politics and internal drive for productivity shape her work. With reflective wisdom, Berman offers insight on appreciating the slowness of book-writing, the pressure of proving ‘smartness,’ and the importance of relaxation.
Nov 23
Peter Anderson, leadership and mindfulness coach, shares wisdom about burnout, stoicism, and emotional intelligence. Including a brief meditation sample, Anderson prompts reflection on autonomy and ‘better productivity.’
Nov 23
Academic coach and author Leslie Kern on navigating the challenging world of academia, from prestige and productivity to making hidden labor count.
Nov 23
Mira Sucharov interviews Sarah Bunin Benor, podcast co-host and Professor at Hebrew Union College, about her expertise in the field of Jewish sociolinguistics, productivity hacks, and animating values. From founding the Jewish Language Project to compiling wisdom from women in their 90s, Benor dives into her driving force of community engagement and shares her practices for work-life balance.
Nov 23
Debuting the Peer Review Podcast, Sarah Bunin Benor interviews Mira Sucharov, political scientist, writer, and Peer Review co-host, about her ongoing journey in academia, lessons learned, and finding community along the way. Sucharov shares insights on creative output, air hockey, and more.
Nov 23
Welcome to the Peer Review Podcast! A sociolinguist and a political scientist discuss something they never learned in grad school: how to live a meaningful academic life. Sarah Bunin Benor and Mira Sucharov in conversation with experts, coaches, and scholars about the ups and downs of the scholarly journey. Articulating priorities. Rethinking productivity. Finding meaning.
