{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66d06c9ff16c66f62d039a57/67fd0178629a2f3636a39b3f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Burned Out by the Academy? Here's How One Scholar Reclaimed Her Joy","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66d06c9ff16c66f62d039a57/1744634098460-423cf4f7-164b-4f04-bb35-664e8fdcb51e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What do you do when the academic job you worked so hard for starts to cost you <em>too much</em>?</p><p><br></p><p>In this week’s episode of <em>Leaving Academia: Becoming a Freelance Editor</em>, I’m joined by <strong>Jenn McClearen, PhD</strong>, a former assistant professor who walked away from a nearly complete tenure application and moved to the Netherlands to build a business that honors her values.</p><p><br></p><p>Jenn is now a writing coach and developmental editor helping early-career scholars overcome perfectionism, procrastination, and fear of criticism—so they can reclaim writing as a joyful, sustainable practice.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>🎯 The mindset shifts that helped her leave academia</p><p>🎯 How she built her business around care and consent (not hustle and hierarchy)</p><p>🎯 Why marketing <em>doesn’t have to feel gross</em> when you lead with your values</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re looking for a way to use your academic skills <em>without sacrificing your well-being,</em> this episode is a must-listen.</p><p><br></p><p>Jenn’s story is proof that finding joy outside the academy is possible—not just for her, but for you too. 🐦‍🔥</p><p><br></p><p>Watch this episode on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Curious to find out more about freelance academic editing or coaching? Get my free video series:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>https://AcadiaEditing.com/BecomeAnEditor&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Want to work with Jenn?</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.jennmcclearen.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.jennmcclearen.com/</a></p><p>https://www.publishnotperish.net/</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclearen/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>0:00 - Embracing New Beginnings in Business</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>5:16 - How to Overcome Writing Barriers</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>9:00 - Exploring Alternative Business Models</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>12:39 - Shifting Perspectives on Marketing</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>15:06 - Attracting Clients with Your Values</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>18:55 - Establishing a Coaching Business</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>24:27 - Designing an Engaging Course Experience</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>29:11 - Navigating Time Management Challenges</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>32:47 - Reframing Writing Anxiety</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>35:33 - Building Supportive Coaching Relationships</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>41:44 - Lessons Learned from the Academic Journey</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>43:18 - Connecting with the Audience</p>","author_name":"Paulina Cossette"}