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Thriving Academics

Hosted by Ulya Tsolmon, Ph.D. · business · EN-US

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Thriving Academics is a podcast for professors and academics who want practical tools for thriving in academia. Professor and Master Certified Coach Ulya Tsolmon, Ph.D., combines her academic experience and coaching insights to focus on physical and mental wellness so that academics can create their best work and live their best life. Visit womenfaculty.com to learn more. Follow on Instagram @womenfaculty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they are affiliated with.

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What is Thriving Academics about?

Thriving Academics is a podcast for professors and academics who want practical tools for thriving in academia. Professor and Master Certified Coach Ulya Tsolmon, Ph.D., combines her academic experience and coaching insights to focus on physical and mental wellness so that academics can create their best work and live their best life. Follow on Instagram @womenfaculty.

Who hosts Thriving Academics?

Thriving Academics is hosted by Ulya Tsolmon, Ph.D.. The show has published 23 episodes to date.

What has Thriving Academics covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep. 22: Triggered: What to Do When Academia Gets Under Your Skin" (8 September 2025, 27 minutes), "Ep. 21: Life on the Extremes: Academic All-or-Nothing Thinking" (8 July 2025, 32 minutes), and "Ep. 20: Are (Successful) Academics More Worthy than Everyone Else?" (12 June 2025, 42 minutes).

How often does Thriving Academics publish?

Thriving Academics publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 23 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Thriving Academics?

Booking probability for Thriving Academics is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Thriving Academics requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Thriving Academics's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Thriving Academics?

The strongest fits for Thriving Academics are Universities & Colleges. Thriving Academics has a business audience.

About the host

Ulya Tsolmon, Ph.D. hosts Thriving Academics, a business podcast with 23 episodes published.

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  • Episode #22

    Ep. 22: Triggered: What to Do When Academia Gets Under Your Skin

    Sep 8, 202527 minS0

    <p>Academia is full of emotionally charged moments: harsh feedback, ignored contributions, paper rejections, awkward meetings, and rude people. In this episode, we explore what emotional triggers really are, why they...

  • Episode #21

    Ep. 21: Life on the Extremes: Academic All-or-Nothing Thinking

    Jul 8, 202532 minS0

    <p>Do you ever feel like your work is either brilliant or worthless? That you're either thriving… or totally failing? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore the sneaky but powerful force of all-or-nothing...

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    Ep. 20: Are (Successful) Academics More Worthy than Everyone Else?

    Jun 12, 202542 minS0

    <p><b>As much as we want it to be true, academics, especially successful academics, are not necessarily more worthy than everyone else. In this episode, we unpack the toxic belief that success creates self-worth—and why...

  • Episode #19

    Ep. 19: Does My Work Matter? Finding Meaning and Contribution in Academic Life

    Apr 8, 202541 minS0

    <p><b>Ever feel like your academic work is endless and meaningless against the backdrop of a world on fire? You’re not alone. Many academics wrestle with doubts about their impact amidst overwhelming challenges, often...

  • Episode #18

    Ep. 18: How to Stop Failing at Your Goals

    Dec 12, 202426 minS0

    <p>Tired of setting the same New Year goals every year—and still not reaching them? You’re not alone. The cycle of resolutions, burnout, and giving up can be frustrating and demotivating. Learn how to stop failing at...

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  • Episode #17

    Ep. 17: How to Enjoy Your Holidays without Academic Guilt

    Nov 27, 202419 minS0

    <p>Struggling with academic guilt during the holidays? Academic guilt can turn this season of joy into one of burnout, missed moments, and overwork. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Learn how to break free...

  • Episode #16

    Ep. 16: The Sad Truth About Multitasking

    Sep 27, 202330 minS0

    <p>Did you know multi-tasking is a productivity killer? The true product of multitasking is slow pace, low quality work, and high stress. Want to know a better way to increase your productivity without losing your...

  • Episode #15

    Ep. 15: Small Wins, Big Success

    Sep 21, 202323 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I invite you to celebrate small wins so you can get those BIG wins.<br/><br/></p><p>Visit our website and sign up for updates: https://www.womenfaculty.com</p>

  • Episode #14

    Ep. 14: ChatGPT, AI, and Academia

    Jan 29, 202330 minS0

    <p>You probably heard by now all the excitement and concerns about a new AI technology that is taking the academic world by storm. And if you haven’t, then this episode is perfect for you. In today's episode, I explain...

  • Episode #13

    Ep. 13: The Academic Grind Culture

    Jan 12, 202328 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I am discussing the grind culture in academia and how the value system perpetuated by the grind culture can produce exactly opposite results than what it aims to accomplish. The grind culture comes...

  • Episode #12

    Ep. 12: Life is a Box of Chocolates

    Jan 8, 202320 minS0

    <p>Do you feel bad that you are not happy all of the time? In this episode, I discuss the myth of being happy 100% of the time, how life is a mixed box of emotions, why this is okay, and how to choose feelings on...

  • Episode #11

    Ep. 11: About Being Liked by Others

    Nov 3, 202223 minS0

    <p>Do you find yourself wanting other people to like you? Why do we care about being liked? Do you think you must manage people's opinions to be successful in your career? In this episode, I will discuss why everyone...

  • Episode #10

    Ep. 10: How to Process Student Evaluations

    Oct 23, 202229 minS0

    <p>We know that using student evaluations for promotion decisions is problematic. In this episode, I offer some tips on how to process student evals given the system is not perfect so you can come out on the other side...

  • Episode #9

    Ep. 9: How to Get Motivated Anytime You Want

    Oct 23, 202220 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I share insights on how to generate motivation any time you want so you can get your things done with joy and excitement. If you are fruitlessly waiting for motivation by sitting on a project and...

  • Episode #8

    Ep. 8: Time Travel Series: Back from the Future

    Oct 21, 202221 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we are going to use our future to create and dream big. Listen in to find out how we often use our future and our goals against ourselves. Learn how to use the magic of imagination to create the...

  • Episode #7

    Ep. 7: Time Travel Series: How to Change Your Past

    Oct 20, 202218 minS0

    <p>If you spend any time in the past, listen to this episode to make sure you are using your past to serve you. I will discuss how to change your past to make the past work for us instead of against us. Let's...

  • Episode #6

    Ep. 6: How to Get Unstuck and Make Progress in Your Research and Writing Projects

    Oct 19, 202222 minS0

    <p>Are you not making progress in your writing and research projects? Do you want to get unstuck and make progress? In this episode, I discuss five reasons why you may be stuck and give actionable tips to get going...

  • Episode #4

    Ep. 4: The Power of Feelings

    Oct 10, 202216 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I discuss why feelings are so important, how they dictate what you will do or not do, and how to generate feelings that fuel your productivity in a nourishing, enjoyable, and sustainable...

  • Episode #5

    Ep. 5: Legitimate and Illegitimate Feelings

    Oct 10, 202213 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I discuss how in our society and in academia, some feelings are labeled as productive and hence legitimate, and other feelings are considered unprofessional, unproductive, and illegitimate. Stress...

  • Episode #3

    Ep. 3: How to Stop Procrastinating

    Oct 6, 202216 minS0

    <p>Are you done with procrastinating? Listen to this episode to find out why you procrastinate (no, it's not because you are lazy!) and get tangible strategies to stop procrastinating for good.</p><p>Visit our website...

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