PitchCentric
Mindful Academy podcast artwork

education

Mindful Academy

Hosted by Jennifer Drake Askey · education · EN

Website

About this Podcast:

If you work in academia--as a professor, administrator, instructor, etc.--your personal development IS your professional development. Join me to explore how you can maximize your potential and support your wellbeing!

Pitch Analysis

Required Pod Score for this podcast. PitchCentric checks your profile against host openness, topical fit, and audience signals before you generate a pitch.

Contact path

Verified email

Booking probability

31%

Guest openness

Selective

Verified email on file
80/100
Required Score

Sign up to generate a grounded pitch for Mindful Academy.

Signup to Generate a Pitch

Questions about Mindful Academy

What is Mindful Academy about?

If you work in academia--as a professor, administrator, instructor, etc.--your personal development IS your professional development. Join me to explore how you can maximize your potential and support your wellbeing!

Who hosts Mindful Academy?

Mindful Academy is hosted by Jennifer Drake Askey. The show has published 79 episodes to date.

What has Mindful Academy covered recently?

Recent episodes include "4.19 Becoming College Ready: Navigating Higher Education with Mya Andersen" (19 December 2025, 71 minutes), "4.18 Embracing Curiosity and Creative Leadership in Business Education with Lisa Leander" (12 December 2025, 53 minutes), and "4.17 Exploring Mindfulness in Academia with Dr. Steve Haberlin" (28 November 2025, 105 minutes).

How often does Mindful Academy publish?

Mindful Academy publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 79 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Mindful Academy?

Booking probability for Mindful Academy is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Mindful Academy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Mindful Academy's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Mindful Academy?

The strongest fits for Mindful Academy are Educational Support Services and Universities & Colleges. Mindful Academy has an education audience.

About the host

Jennifer Drake Askey hosts Mindful Academy, an education podcast with 79 episodes published.

Verified host email: ████████@████.comSign in to unlock →

Recent episodes

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

  • Episode #19

    4.19 Becoming College Ready: Navigating Higher Education with Mya Andersen

    Dec 19, 20251h 11mS4

    In the final 2025 episode of Mindful Academy , host Jennifer Askey is joined by consultant and academic life coach Mya Andersen of Student Empowered. The discussion delves into the challenges and transformations faced...

  • Episode #18

    4.18 Embracing Curiosity and Creative Leadership in Business Education with Lisa Leander

    Dec 12, 202553 minS4

    In this episode of The Mindful Academy, host Jennifer Askey interviews Lisa Leander, the founder and CEO of WiBE. Initially launched as the Women in Business Education Network, WiBE has pivoted to a more inclusive...

  • Episode #17

    4.17 Exploring Mindfulness in Academia with Dr. Steve Haberlin

    Nov 28, 20251h 45mS4

    In this episode of The Mindful Academy, host Jennifer Askey speaks with Dr. Steve Haberlin from the University of Central Florida. Dr. Haberlin discusses his extensive background in meditation and mindfulness, beginning...

  • Mindful Academy

    4.16 Empowering Leadership and Wellness: An Interview with Dr. LaNysha Adams

    Nov 14, 202557 min

    In this episode of the Mindful Academy interview series, host Jennifer Askie engages in an illuminating conversation with Dr. LaNysha Adams, author and survivor of sudden cardiac arrest, who joins from Albuquerque. They...

  • Episode #15

    4.15 Creating Cultures of Safety and Alignment in Academia

    Oct 31, 202523 minS4

    Creating Cultures of Safety and Alignment in Academia In this episode of The Mindful Academy, host Jennifer Askey delves into the importance of psychological safety and alignment within academic institutions. Building...

View More
  • Episode #14

    4.14 Coaching for Academic Leaders

    Oct 17, 202520 minS4

    In this episode of Mindful Academy, Jennifer Askey discusses the importance of coaching skills for academic leaders. Drawing on her recent experience with department chairs at the University of Nebraska at Omaha...

  • Episode #13

    4.13 Angela Pashia: Every Library Leader Needs A Coach

    Oct 3, 20251h 5mS4

    Stepping into leadership in higher education often comes without a roadmap. In this episode of The Mindful Academy Podcast , host Jennifer speaks with Angela Pashia - coach, former tenured academic librarian, and...

  • Episode #12

    4.12 Reflections on Resilience: Insights from the Interviews

    Jul 18, 202540 minS4

    In this solo episode of Mindful Academy, Jennifer recaps a series of nine interviews with professionals who have transitioned from traditional academic roles to various supportive and entrepreneurial positions. She...

  • Episode #11

    4.11 Balancing Ambition and Well-being: Conversations with Michelle Thompson, Esquire

    Jul 4, 20252h 4mS4

    In this episode of the Mindful Academy, host Jennifer Askey interviews Michelle Thompson, Esquire, a coach who assists both academics and lawyers in achieving their professional goals without compromising their personal...

  • Episode #10

    4.10 The Academic Writers' Studio with Jo VanEvery

    Jun 20, 20251h 28mS4

    In this episode of The Mindful Academy, host Jennifer converses with Jo Van Every, a veteran in helping academics refine their writing. They discuss Jo's background, career transitions, and her move from Canada to the...

  • Episode #9

    4.09 Career Clarity for PhDs with Jen Polk

    Jun 6, 202546 minS4

    In this episode of The Mindful Academy Podcast, Jennifer chats with career coach Jen Polk of From PhD to Life . Together, they unpack the evolving landscape of academic careers and explore the challenges and...

  • Episode #8

    4.08 Equity, Justice, and Yoga in the Academy with Dr. Raquel Wright-Mair

    May 23, 202554 minS4

    How do you bring your whole self into the academy? In this episode, Dr. Raquel Wright-Mair—associate professor, scholar of higher ed equity, and yoga teacher—joins Jennifer to talk about the intersections of justice...

  • Episode #7

    4.07 Fostering Your Creative Practice, with Chris Mitchell

    May 9, 202549 minS4

    In this inspiring conversation, coach and creative professional Chris Mitchell joins Jennifer to explore how creatives—especially those also working in academia—can better support and sustain their creative practices...

  • Episode #6

    4.06 Conversations with Lisa Munro: Writing Support for Humanists

    Apr 25, 20251h 12mS4

    In this episode of The Mindful Academy Podcast , host Jennifer sits down with Lisa Munro, an academic publication consultant, to discuss the essential yet often overlooked skill of academic writing. Lisa shares her...

  • Episode #5

    4.05 Structuring Success in Academic Writing with Anna Clemens

    Apr 11, 202547 minS4

    In this insightful episode, Jennifer talks with Anna Clemens , a PhD chemist turned writing coach, about her journey from science journalism to founding the Researchers’ Writing Academy . Anna shares how her love of...

  • Episode #4

    4.04 Designing Your Academic Online Presence with Jennifer Van Alstyne

    Mar 28, 202555 minS4

    In this episode of the Mindful Academy podcast, Jennifer Askey chats with Jennifer Van Alstyne, an expert who helps academics enhance their online presence. They discuss moving beyond the typical, bland faculty website...

  • Episode #3

    4.03 Conversations with Carole Chabries about Moving Into 2025

    Mar 13, 202551 minS4

    As we transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake, we embrace what my friend calls the Do-Over New Year —a second chance to realign our goals and intentions. In this episode, we dive into the idea of...

  • Episode #2

    4.02 Interview with Rebecca Pope-Ruark

    Feb 25, 202551 minS4

    In our latest Mindful Academy podcast episode, we explore the critical need for institutional change in higher education with Rebecca Pope, author and faculty development expert. Learn about her appreciative inquiry...

  • Episode #1

    4.01 What Higher Education Leaders Need with Carole Chabries

    Jan 24, 202545 minS4

    In this episode of The Mindful Academy, Carol Chabries and Jennifer discuss academic leadership. Carol is the founder of the Clario Group, which supports leaders in higher education. They talk about originality and the...

  • Episode #24

    3.24 Mental Health Challenges in Academia

    Dec 11, 202430 minS3

    In this episode of The Mindful Academy , I dive into the critical topic of mental health in academia, inspired by a recent Nature article that sheds light on the struggles PhD students face. Drawing on my experiences as...

Recent guests

Recent guests on Mindful Academy. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Best industries to pitch Mindful Academy for

PitchCentric classifies Mindful Academy under these industries. Guests from them are the closest fit, and each links to the best podcasts in that industry.

Similar Podcasts

Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.

Podcasts like Mindful Academy

Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.

Questions about the free trial? See the pricing FAQ