The PhD Journey Unplugged

By Dr. Sarah L. Gordon

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Dr. Sarah Gordon is the founder and host of The PhD Journey Unplugged, a platform dedicated to exploring the intersection of health, human performance, and the lived experience of pursuing excellence. Through reflective, evidence-informed conversations, her work focuses on sustainable performance, personal growth, and caring for the whole person along the journey toward success. The podcast brings together researchers, clinicians, athletes, coaches, and leaders to share perspectives that bridge science, experience, and meaningful human development.

Episode Date
Episode 54: Aging in Motion – Identity, Adaptation, and the Lifelong Pursuit of Health
Mar 30, 2026
Episode 53: The Courage to Show Up – Identity and Belonging in Athletic Spaces
Mar 23, 2026
Episode 52: The Ironman Lifestyle - The Courage to Keep Moving Forward
Mar 20, 2026
Episode 51: The Academic Marathon – Resilience, Identity, and the Long Game of Scholarship
Mar 15, 2026
Episode 50: Trusting the Effort - Confidence, Consistency, and the Endurance Mindset
Mar 11, 2026
Episode 49: Identity in Motion - Who We Become Through Health and Human Performance
Mar 09, 2026
Episode 48: Identity, Motivation and Purpose - Insights from Dr. Sarah Gordon's Research
Mar 02, 2026
Episode 47: The Courage to Grow - Accepting Uncertainty in a Growth Mindset
Feb 28, 2026
Episode 46: Cultivating a Path Toward Enjoyment - From Performance to Presence
Feb 23, 2026
Episode 45: The Philosophical Pause - A Space Between Motion and Return
Feb 14, 2026
Episode 44: Building Health Equity - The Long Game of Human Performance
Feb 06, 2026
Episode 43: The Power of Enjoyment - Why Intrinsic Motivation Matters
Feb 02, 2026
Episode 42: When Belief Fuels Change - The Power of Self-Efficacy
Jan 25, 2026
Episode 41: New Beginning
Jan 16, 2026
Episode 40: 2025 Final Reflections - Looking Back & Moving Forward!
Dec 31, 2025
Episode 39: Reflections with Dr. Sarah Gordon
Dec 29, 2025
Episode 38: A Year in Reflection - Who We Became Along the Way
Dec 22, 2025
Episode 37: Find Your Light
Dec 21, 2025
Episode 36: A Kinder Path to Self-Fulfillment
Dec 15, 2025
Episode 35: Unplugging
Dec 03, 2025
Episode 34: Purpose, Progress, and The Power of Hope
Nov 26, 2025
Episode 33: Maintenance Matters
Nov 20, 2025
Episode 32: Sound Healing
Nov 17, 2025
Episode 31: Sharing the Lane
Nov 15, 2025
Episode 30: From Badge to Verse
Nov 12, 2025
Episode 29: Lessons from Kona with Ironman Finisher Laura Rossetti
Nov 10, 2025
Episode 28: Wild Horses
Nov 09, 2025
Episode 27: The Road Not Taken
Nov 06, 2025
Episode 26: Searching for Home
Nov 01, 2025
Episode 25: The Fire's Light & The Ride (Growing Through Fear)
Oct 30, 2025
Episode 24: The Lost Poem (Finding Your Way Back to the Things You Love to Do)
Oct 27, 2025
Episode 23: The Ocean is Calling (The Power of Play in Adulthood)
Oct 21, 2025
Episode 22: Into the Woods
Oct 17, 2025
Episode 21: Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
Oct 13, 2025
Episode 20: The Power of Visualization
Sep 29, 2025
Episode 19: Honoring the Journey to Kona
Sep 22, 2025
Episode 18: Thrive Beyond Burnout
Sep 15, 2025
Episode 17: Turning 50!
Sep 08, 2025
Episode 16: Our PhD Journeys
Sep 01, 2025
Episode 15: Love Your Discipline
Aug 25, 2025
Episode 14: Fit Beyond Self
Aug 18, 2025
Episode 13: Find Mental Clarity
Aug 11, 2025
Episode 12: Perspectives on Successful Aging
Aug 04, 2025
Episode 11: The Art of Patience
Jul 28, 2025
Episode 10: Change is Enlightening
Jul 21, 2025
Episode 9: The Gift of Time
Jul 14, 2025
Episode 8: Building Meaningful Connections
Jul 07, 2025
Episode 7: The Power of Learning
Jun 30, 2025
Episode 6: Thriving Beyond Surviving
Jun 23, 2025
Episode 5: Overcoming Obstacles
Jun 16, 2025
Episode 4: Finding Balance
Jun 09, 2025
Episode 3: Physical Struggles
Jun 02, 2025
Episode 2: The Mental Toll
May 26, 2025
Episode 1: The Dream vs. Reality
May 19, 2025