Dear Reader,
I’ve got three things to tell you about! All great for professors, postdocs, and other PhDs who could use support, community, and healing this summer.
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- Wednesday co-working sessions (free, with me).
- A virtual workshop for folks feeling burned out or harmed by higher ed (with Dr. Carole Chabries).
- A writing retreat in the Adirondacks to help you actually make progress on that article or book (with Dr. Michelle Thompson).
⌨️ Weekly Wednesday Co-Working (7 May–27 Aug)
Join me Wednesdays at 10am ET for 90 minutes of quiet, structured co-working on Zoom—free and open to all.
🗓️ Register once
💡 The Purpose Accelerator (May 27–June 20)
Feeling disillusioned, exhausted, or stuck in higher ed? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to just “push through.”
The Purpose Accelerator is a four-week virtual workshop led by Carole Chabries to help you heal from institutional harm and reclaim your sense of agency. You’ll learn and practice two powerful cycles—one based in neuroscience, one grounded in emotional healing—designed to help you process your experience and move forward with clarity.
- Two Zoom meetings/week (Tuesdays + optional Fridays)
- $297 (pay in full or in two parts)
- Open to all identities and job titles
📍 Summer Writing Retreat in the Adirondacks (July 28–31) If your summer goal is to finally make progress on your writing for publication, this one’s for you.
Michelle Thompson is hosting an in-person writing retreat just for scholars, designed to give you quiet, focus, and structure—plus good food, coffee, and support. You’ll also learn strategies to help you keep writing once you’re back home.
What’s included:
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Airport/public transit transfers (if reasonable)
- Daily writing support
- And a surprise to keep you going ✨
🔗 Details + sign up for a call
Note: These aren’t affiliate links; I’m just happy to spread the word about great things my friends are doing! I trust them, and know their work will make a meaningful difference in your life and career.
Cheers,
Jen
P.S. Want to explore working with me? Visit my Services page to learn about options, or reply to this email and let me know what you want my help with!
Jennifer Polk, PhD
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