Practical Wisdom is the kind of space I longed for while finding my way through the dissertation process — when I was learning to sit with uncertainty, to find structure in the mess, and to keep going even when the path felt unclear.
I built this space for others walking that same in-between — between theory and practice, between doubt and discovery. Here, you’ll find guides that unpack the foundations of research design and reflections that remind you it’s okay to move slowly — that clarity comes in layers, not leaps.
This Space is both a toolkit and a companion: part how-to, part heart-to-heart. It’s here to remind you that rigorous research and gentle self-trust can coexist — and that both are built, patiently, over time.
Reflections
Reflections is a space to pause and think about the PhD journey—from the early steps of designing a study to the final stages of defense. Here, I share insights, stories, and lessons learned from working with doctoral students, along with practical strategies for navigating the challenges of graduate life. It’s a place for perspective, encouragement, and the reminder that you don’t have to walk this path alone.
The Researcher’s Notebook series lives here too — a quieter space for the small, in-between moments of research, where questions grow, meanings shift, and learning unfolds… sometimes gracefully, sometimes with a dramatic sigh and a fresh document titled “final_version_really_final.”
The Research Toolkit
The Research Toolkit demystifies research design — connecting theory to method and uncovering the “why” behind the “how.” Each post takes big concepts — such as ontology, epistemology, and theoretical frameworks — and translates them into clear, accessible language, showing how they shape the everyday choices you make as a researcher. Think of this as a space to slow down, make sense of theory, and discover how big ideas can become practical, meaningful tools in your own research practice.