Real Talk for Doctoral Students

Your Guide to Dissertation Clarity and Completion

The doctoral journey doesn’t have to be confusing or isolating. Dissertation Deconstructed is a podcast created to help doctoral students navigate the dissertation process with clarity, confidence, and practical strategy.

Hosted by Dr. Denise Nixon— dissertation chair, qualitative research methodologist, and online higher education professor—the podcast features a mix of insightful solo episodes and engaging interviews. Dr. Nixon shares direct guidance, honest dialogue, and proven strategies drawn from years of doctoral teaching, committee service, and leadership experience.

Listeners also hear from college faculty, dissertation experts, academic editors, and doctoral-prepared practitioners who use their degrees in real-world professional settings. Together, these conversations break down complex dissertation expectations and provide practical perspectives on scholarship, writing, research, and completion.

Whether you’re just getting started or working to move from ABD to PhD, Dissertation Deconstructed meets you where you are—and helps you move forward.