In this episode, we explore what your dreams have to offer your research career. Drawing from historical examples and touching on neuroscience, psychology, and religious traditions, we examine how our unconscious mind can assist with career breakthroughs.

I describe three distinct approaches to dream interpretation:

• Freud's perspective on dreams as repressed responses to the past
• Jung's view of dream characters as different aspects of oneself
• Edgar Cayce's framework for using dreams as problem-solving tools

Key takeaway: Our highly evolved brains spend hours dreaming each night for good reason. By paying attention to these messages from your unconscious mind, you can access deeper wisdom about your work and life direction.

LINKS:

• December 1 Boundaries Boot Camp registration: (FREE!) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucO6qqTwoE9N4WmleDG1AUUNl3rhqjj_D
  • View event flyer here
• How to Remember Your Dreams, from This Jungian Life: https://thisjungianlife.com/recall-content/
• Dream Consultant GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-8MUejKPgi-dream-consultant
• Benzene Lullaby via Suno: https://suno.com/song/57058eb4-57b7-42ba-b3c1-ef25216bbcf5 (but keep in mind benzene can be quite dangerous and toxic, that was just a bit of AI fun)

How can researchers describe the impact of their work?

What does community-engaged research look like, from a funder's perspective?

What are private foundations looking for in research grant applications?

Indiana University Senior Foundation Relations Director Cory Rutz and I discuss these topics and more in this masterclass on understanding and aligning with funder's priorities in order to amplify the reach and outcomes of your work.

Find Cory on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coryrutz

Indiana University's Corporate and Foundation Relations Office: https://cfr.iu.edu

What if "batshit mode" is NOT the best way to succeed in the academy?

University of Houston Associate Professor Monique Mills is helping to lead a movement toward a slower, more deeply engaged approach to an academic career. Inspired by the book The Slow Professor by Maggie Berg and Barbara K. Seeber, she shares how she has downshifted her teaching, publishing, and grant writing so that she and her students can not only thrive but ultimately have a more significant and lasting impact.

Resources mentioned:

The Thrive Hive (community) - http://thethrivehive.mn.co

The Slow Professor (book) - https://utorontopress.com/9781487521851/the-slow-professor/?srsltid=AfmBOopGGPv5mTLLSsjbLHTrb2mS4wexXpN-41bnUedeTAKUE9aE0E-z

Academic Writing Amplified (podcast) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/academic-writing-amplified/id1478044381

Playing Big (book) - https://www.taramohr.com

NCFDD - National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity - https://www.ncfdd.org

Find us on LinkedIn:

Monique Mills - https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquetmills

Elisabeth Andrews - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethandrews