Peer Review: Creativity and Fulfillment in Academia

Peer Review: Creativity and Fulfillment in Academia

Sarah Bunin Benor and Mira Sucharov

Episodes 19
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Nov 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

The field of academia needs a wellness boost. So many scholars struggle with self-doubt, lack of focus, overwhelm, and even burnout. What do scholars find meaningful and fulfilling? How can we align our professional decisions with our values and priorities? What advice can we apply from coaches and experts in mindfulness, happiness, and productivity? Hebrew Union College Professor Sarah Bunin Benor and Carleton University Professor Mira Sucharov answer these questions through in-depth conversations with scholars, experts, and coaches.

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Recent Episodes

Does The Slow Professor Still Hold Up?

Jun 01, 2026 32m

Peer Review Podcast co-hosts Sarah Bunin Benor and Mira Sucharov discuss Maggie Berg and Barbara K. Seeber’s 2016 book, The Slow Professor. Slowness is not just a pace but an approach to reading,…

Walt Wolfram – Sociolinguistics at the State Fair

May 18, 2026 38m

Walt Wolfram, William C. Friday Distinguished University Professor at North Carolina State University, discusses the academic responsibility of giving back to communities through public lectures,…

Rachel Gordan and Sarah Bunin Benor - Lessons from Academic Podcasting

May 04, 2026 52m

In this special episode, host of Write It! podcast Rachel Gordan speaks with Peer Review host Sarah Bunin Benor.

Michal Raucher – Laughter, Politics, and Productivity

Apr 20, 2026 33m

Undergraduate Director and Associate Professor of Jewish Studies at Rutgers University Michal Raucher discusses the intersection of scholarship and teaching and the nuances of addressing political…

Joel Westheimer – Democratic Education: Reimagining the Classroom

Apr 06, 2026 36m

Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa Joel Westheimer speaks about his path from the K-12 classroom to the lecture hall. With wisdom from his experience testifying in…

Rees Kassen – Career Adaptation: An Evolutionary Biologist Diversifies

Mar 23, 2026 43m

Rees Kassen, evolutionary biologist at McGill University, brings a scientific framework to improve public health, the environment, and academia. With insights on the ecosystem of the university,…

Helen Sword – Writing with Pleasure

Mar 09, 2026 52m

Helen Sword is professor emerita at the University of Auckland and author of four books on the craft of writing and how to make the process more pleasurable. In this interview, she discusses her most…

Eviatar Zerubavel – Tortoise and Hare: Finishing the Book

Feb 23, 2026 21m

Eviatar Zerubavel is Professor of Sociology Emeritus at Rutgers University and author of 14 books. With Mira and Sarah, he discusses the approach he popularized in The Clockwork Muse: A Practical…

Annmarie Caño – Otro Mundo Posible: Cultivating Liberatory Leadership

Feb 09, 2026 48m

Annmarie Caño, Psychology Professor at Gonzaga University and author of Leading Toward Liberation, explains how to effect institutional change through listening-based leadership, defining the hidden…

Ilana Horwitz – Entrepreneurial Scholarship

Jan 26, 2026 44m

Ilana Horwitz, professor of Jewish studies and sociology at Tulane University and author of The Entrepreneurial Scholar, shares wisdom from her unexpected journey into academia and insights on the…

Robbie Shilliam – Building Fulfilling Spaces

Jan 12, 2026 21m

Robbie Shilliam, Scholar of International Relations at Johns Hopkins University, reflects on bringing creativity and community to academia through the interdisciplinarity of the field, co-teaching…

Alison Miller – Infrastructure for Productivity and Well-Being

Dec 29, 2025 51m

Founder and director of the Academic Writers Space Alison Miller shares advice for building writing infrastructure, navigating inbox Narnia, and living a life where productivity and well-being…

Lance Eaton – Authentic Assessment: Co-Creating AI Policies with Students

Dec 15, 2025 42m

Lance Eaton, an expert on integrating technology into education, gives practical tools for teaching in the world of AI. Grappling with questions of its uses, ethics, and possibilities, Eaton…

Lila Corwin Berman – Pre-crastination and The Perfect Work Day

Dec 01, 2025 41m

Lila Corwin Berman, professor of American Jewish History at New York University, discusses how current U.S. politics and internal drive for productivity shape her work. With reflective wisdom, Berman…

Peter Anderson – Defying Distraction: Mindfulness, Meditation, and ‘Better Productivity’

Nov 23, 2025 41m

Peter Anderson, leadership and mindfulness coach, shares wisdom about burnout, stoicism, and emotional intelligence. Including a brief meditation sample, Anderson prompts reflection on autonomy and…

Leslie Kern – Not Enough Time: Coaching Balance in Academia

Nov 23, 2025 36m

Academic coach and author Leslie Kern on navigating the challenging world of academia, from prestige and productivity to making hidden labor count.

Sarah Bunin Benor – Code Switching and Mode Switching: A Sociolinguist on Productivity

Nov 23, 2025 39m

Mira Sucharov interviews Sarah Bunin Benor, podcast co-host and Professor at Hebrew Union College, about her expertise in the field of Jewish sociolinguistics, productivity hacks, and animating…

Mira Sucharov – Going Public: A Political Scientist on Coping with Setbacks and Finding Her Voice

Nov 23, 2025 41m

Debuting the Peer Review Podcast, Sarah Bunin Benor interviews Mira Sucharov, political scientist, writer, and Peer Review co-host, about her ongoing journey in academia, lessons learned, and finding…

Peer Review Trailer

Nov 23, 2025 1m Trailer

Welcome to the Peer Review Podcast! A sociolinguist and a political scientist discuss something they never learned in grad school: how to live a meaningful academic life. Sarah Bunin Benor and Mira…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Peer Review: Creativity and Fulfillment in Academia have?

Peer Review: Creativity and Fulfillment in Academia has published 19 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is Peer Review: Creativity and Fulfillment in Academia still active?

Peer Review: Creativity and Fulfillment in Academia is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 42m.

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