Are you knee-deep in your thesis or dissertation and wondering how you’ll make it through? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the process whether it’s navigating formatting rules, managing technology, or just finding the motivation to keep going? Hey co-authors! In this episode, I sit down with Kellen Schmidt, our university’s Thesis and Dissertation Services Coordinator, to unpack what really goes on behind the scenes of finishing graduate-level work. Kellen shares the most common struggles students face and dive into the emotional that too often accompany graduate study. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Navigate the technical hurdles of formatting, citations, and file types. Use AI responsibly (and cautiously) in your academic writing. Build a support network that will advocate for you through the hardest stretches. Protect your well-being while staying on track with your degree. Tune in for a candid conversation about what it really takes to finish strong and why finding your people, giving yourself grace, and even treating yourself once a day might be the best academic advice you’ll ever get. Want to Connect? Email: publishingacademicresearch@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min