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Your Words Unleashed

Leslie Wang
Higher Education
Academia
Career Coaching
Work-Life Balance
Academic Writing
Community Support
Burnout
Writer's Block
Imposter Syndrome
Academic Publishing
Scholarly Writing
Coaching
Overcoming Writing Struggles
Perfectionism
Writing Retreats
Identity and Writing
Career Transitions
Identity Loss
Plain Language
Imposterization

Your Words Unleashed Podcast, hosted by author and writing coach Dr. Leslie Wang, helps women scholars master their writing habits and publish a book that matters.

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As political attacks on colleges and universities accelerate across the United States, what’s happening in higher education is increasingly a warning sign for democracy itself.

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Have you achieved a lot in your academic career — but something still feels off? In this episode, I explore the identity shifts that often hit academics in mid-career, especially around getting tenure.

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Many women in academia are diagnosed with ADHD later in life, often after years of burnout, shame, and being told they’re “just anxious” or “not organized enough.” In this episode, you’ll hear why that experience is so common, and w... more

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In this episode, Leslie sits down with Jennifer Polk, PhD—career coach, educator, and founder of From PhD to Life—to talk about what it really takes to leave academia and build a fulfilling career beyond the tenure track.

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Recent Guests

Alison Gash
Professor and chair of political science at University of Oregon; co-founder of We Are Higher Ed
We Are Higher Ed; Stand Together for Higher Education
Episode: Ep. 104: Why Higher Education Matters to Democracy (with Dr. Alison Gash)
Karen Costa
Author, adjunct faculty, and faculty development facilitator; author of An Educator's Guide to ADHD
Johns Hopkins University Press (publisher of her book)
Episode: Ep. 102 - What Every Educator Needs to Know About ADHD (with Karen Costa)
Jennifer Polk
Career coach and educator specializing in helping PhDs transition to non-academic careers
From PhD to Life
Episode: Ep. 101: Leaving Academia #8: Find Career Clarity Beyond the Tenure Track (with Dr. Jen Polk)
Amanda Ice
Senior publicist at Harvard University Press with nearly 20 years of experience in arts and culture communications.
Harvard University Press
Episode: Ep. 99 - Book Publicity 101: What Scholarly Authors Need to Know (with publicist Amanda Ice)
Dr. Allison Van Deventer
Developmental editor for academic authors in the humanities
University of Chicago Press
Episode: Ep. 98 - Confidently Transform Your Dissertation Into a Publishable Book (with Dr. Allison Van Deventer)
Dr. Abbie Goldberg
Professor of Clinical Psychology at Clark University, known for her research on LGBTQ+ families and transitions to parenthood.
Clark University
Episode: Ep. 96 - How to Write Prolifically (with Dr. Abbie Goldberg)
Dr. Katherine In-Young Lee
Higher ed coach and career strategist, founder of Rise with Clarity.
Rise with Clarity
Episode: Ep. 95 - Caring for Aging Parents while Maintaining Your Career (with Dr. Katherine Lee)
Dr. Laura Portwood-Stacer
Author of 'The Book Proposal Book' and 'Make Your Manuscript Work', developmental editor, and founder of Manuscript Works.
Manuscript Works
Episode: Ep. 92 - Become Your Own Developmental Editor (with Dr. Laura Portwood-Stacer)
Dr. Brielle Harbin
A political scientist and award-winning educator, founder of Your Cooperative Colleague.
Your Cooperative Colleague
Episode: Ep. 90 - Teaching with Courage in Polarized Times (with Dr. Brielle Harbin)

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Dr. Leslie Wang
Host who introduces guests and guides the interview; specializes in writing coaching for academics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Inspiring and impactful

    This is one of my favorite podcasts out there right now. Leslie Wang infuses her coaching wisdom, writing strategies, and knowledge of the higher ed landscape into her episodes of Your Words Unleashed. Moreover, she brings her expertise as a skilled ethnographer to every interview, and she manages to cultivate important conversations that are not openly discussed in higher ed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kilee2234
    United States4 months ago
  • A top podcast for academic writers

    Your Words Unleashed stands out as one of the best podcasts for academic writers. Leslie Wang puts a lot of effort and professionalism into producing this program and it shows in every episode. A great source of guidance for academics who are trying to stay sane amidst chaotic conditions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lportwoodstacer
    United States6 months ago
  • Useful and refreshing viewpoint!

    I’ve been binge listening this podcast and feel so much more prepared to move forward with writing. Leslie gives thought-provoking exercises that are helping me develop a more positive mindset and create more work-life balance. A must listen for any academic writer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KWin45
    United States6 months ago
  • The go-to podcast for scholars and writers

    Leslie’s podcast has made me a better scholar and has helped me integrate my personal and professional lives in healthy ways. Her podcast has prompted me to be more introspective about my career and has guided me with practical advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Professor1876
    United States8 months ago
  • Excellent Writing Tip for Academics

    No matter what stage of your academic career, this podcast has wisdom that you can apply now. I learn something or gain a new perspective from every episode!

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    5
    Timekani
    United States10 months ago

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Ep. 104: Why Higher Education Matters to Democracy (with Dr. Alison Gash)
Q: What role do academics have in resisting authoritarianism?
Alison argues that higher education fights censorship and distortion of truth by fostering critical thinking, discovery, and evidence-based reasoning, acts that underpin democracy and resist attempts to control knowledge.
Ep. 104: Why Higher Education Matters to Democracy (with Dr. Alison Gash)
Q: What's in these letters and why are they a useful form of resistance?
The letters codify core principles—academic integrity, evidence, inclusion, and multi-perspective dialogue—while mobilizing a broad community across disciplines and leadership levels to collectively articulate the value of higher education and resist anti-democratic policy moves.
Ep. 104: Why Higher Education Matters to Democracy (with Dr. Alison Gash)
Q: So Alison, can you talk a little bit about your own advocacy efforts and what led you to start or co-found We Are Higher Ed?
Alison explains that the group formed from a mutual desire to support worried faculty, especially in blue and red spaces, and to create a space for collaboration through letters, reviews for tenure, and a shared language defending academic freedom; the initiative grew into a broader network of distributed advocacy.
Ep. 102 - What Every Educator Needs to Know About ADHD (with Karen Costa)
Q: What practical strategies can faculty implement to create inclusive classrooms for ADHD learners?
Strategies include externalizing information (time, deadlines, reminders) in writing, building creative opportunities into courses, using structured notes, and adopting a strengths-based, agency-preserving feedback approach that asks questions and centers students' best abilities.
Ep. 102 - What Every Educator Needs to Know About ADHD (with Karen Costa)
Q: What are some core misconceptions about ADHD that educators should rethink?
ADHD is not a deficit of attention but an abundance of attention that is context-dependent; ADHDers are not simply a drain in classrooms but can be highly engaged when environments are designed to support diverse attention and creativity; reframing ADHD as a neurotype with strengths helps reduce stigma and inequities.

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This program focuses on helping women scholars develop sustainable writing habits and publish impactful scholarly books. Episodes frequently cover academic writing, manuscript development, book publishing, and career transitions, with guests ranging from university presses editors to PhDs converting dissertations into books. It often blends practical writing strategies with mindset coaching, emphasizing inclusivity, work-life balance, and navigating academia. Noteworthy is the host's combination of scholarly rigor, coaching insight, and a calm, empathetic interviewing style that centers real-world writer challenges. This makes it especially useful for listeners aiming to publish a scholarly book or seeking guidance on turning research into ... more

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