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Coaching, philosophy, and podcasting from @rebeccaroache.bsky.social www.academicimperfectionist.com

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Teepee the calico cat in a dark blue teepee with white stars

Teepee the calico cat in a dark blue teepee with white stars

Sad news, everyone. No new episode tomorrow, due to illness. I'll get back to cooking one up for you as soon as I'm back to normal. In the meantime, here is Teepee.

05.03.2026 20:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Loved having you! This was such a great conversation!

20.02.2026 08:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#127: Professor Polaris Koi on why self-control is not what you think it is β€” The Academic Imperfectionist Be honest. You're here because you think you completely suck at self-control, aren't you? You're constantly disappointing yourself, and it's getting you down. The people around you seem to be able to ...

The impeccsable @rebeccaroache.bsky.social interviewed me on self-control on the @academicimp.bsky.social podcast. It was a huge pleasure to get to rant, unbridled, about my work on self-control, neurodiversity, and how individual differences in self-control are a structural justice problem.

20.02.2026 07:55 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Latest episode! The brilliant @polariskoi.bsky.social on everything self-control. If you ever feel like this is a weak area for you, you HAVE to give this a listen - you're doing way better than you think! Listen: www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/127

20.02.2026 08:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you emotionally frail? If you are, what can you do about it? Listen to the latest episode: www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/126
#academicsky #podcast #wellbeing #productivity

06.02.2026 12:50 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Uehiro Oxford Institute on Instagram: ""Even simple expressions ('Thanks!' or 'Hi!') can be heartfelt, sarcastic, warm, resentful, or sullen. This shows that we can't reach each other with words alone... 0 likes, 0 comments - uehirooxfordinstitute on January 29, 2026: ""Even simple expressions ('Thanks!' or 'Hi!') can be heartfelt, sarcastic, warm, resentful, or sullen. This shows that we can't reach ...

In focus today for #WomeninEthics: @rebeccaroache.bsky.social, whose philosophy of language has made us think deeper about silences, passive aggression, and swearing - among other things!

More about Rebecca's work: www.instagram.com/p/DUF9kJpDXT8/

#WiE #Ethics #PracticalEthics

29.01.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What if your idea of 'doing the right thing' is self-harm in disguise? Latest episode: www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/125 #academicsky #podcast

23.01.2026 10:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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What if Imperfection Is a Psychological Strength? Many of us hold ourselves back because something feels β€œalmost ready.” What if imperfection isn’t a flaw but a psychological strength shaped by nature?

Exciting update! After appearing on the podcast, Dana Klisanin wrote a great article in @psychologytoday.com in which she reflects on imperfection. Here it is!
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/digi...

21.01.2026 09:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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First episode of 2026! My conversation with Dr Dana Klisanin about how reconnecting to nature means tapping in to an important and powerful source of strength. Listen: www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/124 #academicsky

09.01.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How to think differently about procrastination and make progress | Psyche Guides Avoid the trap of thinking you’re either working or not. A different mindset promises less self-judgment and more progress

Need help with your procrastination problem? Read my latest article in Psyche! psyche.co/guides/how-t... #academicsky #procrastination #productivity

06.01.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds like the sensible solution!

21.12.2025 19:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@saraluckelman.bsky.social Don't you need to update your handle to 'Prof Logic'? πŸ˜ƒ

20.12.2025 11:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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White-with-black-splodges cat sleeps on a pink and green knitting project

19.12.2025 11:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lou had something to say about the mention of cats in this episode. The audio polishing software removed him, but don't worry because he makes up for that with real-world noisiness.

19.12.2025 11:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is your self-deprecation out of control? Let me fix that for you. It's the final episode of 2025, and I'm on a mission to make you smile! πŸ˜€ Listen: www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/123

#academicsky

19.12.2025 11:02 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This really helped me this week thank you! Finally wrote that juicy last paragraph of my manuscript intro ✍️

18.12.2025 09:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Awesome!!! Well done you! πŸ’ͺ

19.12.2025 10:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Worth a read, and The Academic Imperfectionist gets a mention!

11.12.2025 19:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Screen shot of BARGAIN copy of For F*ck's Sake

Stuck for gift ideas? My book, in hardback, is dirt cheap. Waitrose quality* for Lidl price. Looks snazzy on the shelf too.

*Oh come on. It's at *least* Sainsbury's.

09.12.2025 09:37 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's an INCREDIBLY effective tool to increase productivity AND beat stress. Be warned, though - it's also incredibly unexciting. Episode #122: Write it down, make it happen. Listen at www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/122 or wherever you get your podcasts. #academicsky #podcast #productivity

08.12.2025 12:43 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A silly black runt-cat lies on the arm of a sofa, licking her nose.

I'm sorry to say that, due to illness, there will be no episode tomorrow πŸ€§πŸ€’ If I can get on top of things, it will appear on Friday next week instead. By way of compensation, here is a photo of Bramble licking her nose.

27.11.2025 15:20 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Is it growth or self recrimination?

14.11.2025 19:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's a thorny one. What if self-improvement is just a respectable-seeming form of self-rejection? The latest episode takes a look at how to ensure you're bettering yourself for the right reasons. Listen at www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/121 or in all the usual podcast places #academicsky

14.11.2025 11:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Freshly-hatched new episode! And it's a corker: Professor Wendelien van Eerde on the science of procrastination. Stop your faffing and have a listen wherever you get your podcasts, or here: www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/120 #academicsky #procrastination #productivity #motivation

17.10.2025 11:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New episode! How does an academic philosopher get into coaching and podcasting? Listen and find out: www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/118 #academicsky #podcast #coaching #perfectionism #productivity

19.09.2025 07:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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New episode! Do you constantly struggle to work out how long things will take? It's more than just a planning problem. Help is at hand! Listen here (or wherever you get your podcasts): www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/117
#academicsky #timemanagement #productivity

05.09.2025 07:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Academic Imperfectionist (a project by Dr Rebecca Roacheβ€”a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the Uni. of London, & a trained coach who launched this platform with the aim to help people overcome perfectionism and flourish on their own terms) leaves X (916 followers)

Bluesky: @academicimp.bsky.social

26.08.2025 16:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm back with a new episode! Do you think of yourself as a procrastinator? If you do, then stop it. There's a better way to understand and overcome your struggles to get things done. Listen: www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/116
#academicsky #procrastination #productivity #anxiety

22.08.2025 11:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A white cat with a black ear and a mucky eye stands in a white sink drinking from a tap, with his silly tongue out.

Friends, I'm about to take a summer break. Next episode will be 22nd August, when I'll be telling you some mind-blowing stuff about procrastination that you never realised you needed to know - don't miss it! In the mean time, here is Lou drinking from a tap. #academicsky

31.07.2025 16:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I haven't been here for a while but the episodes haven't stopped coming! Do you worry that you haven't achieved enough? This is for you. Listen at www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast/115 or wherever you get your podcasts! #academicsky #achievement

25.07.2025 15:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0