As a single mother juggling the tightrope of academia, Dr. Ariel Harrison gets it.

That's why Doc G brought her on to this episode of Metamorphosis Unleashed to share her story and the wisdom she's gained from the frontlines of motherhood and higher education. She takes us through her daily life, offering hope and advice for single parents who dare to dream big. We discuss how critical a well-choreographed routine has been for her, from choosing an online doctoral program to balancing long commutes with precious family time.

Time waits for no one, which is why Dr. Harrison and Doc G delve into mastering time management and its role in counseling. You’ll hear Doc G’s brush with a missed deadline, an experience that hammered home staying ahead. Dr. Harrison's journey as a professor, gatekeeper, and advocate for her students outlines the balance between empathy and professional educational standards. We also cover the distinct paths of school and mental health counselors, unpacking the academic and professional terrains unique to each.

Beyond the books and classrooms, Dr. Harrison stresses self-care and a support network, especially for women threading the needle between caregiving and academic pursuits. Get an insider look at her book “10 Tips for Navigating Online Graduate School for Primary Caretakers” and the founding of Ariel Harrison Consulting, which represent her dedication to enriching others through her own growth. As we wrap up, we celebrate her contributions to women's empowerment through her Amazon journals—a tribute to the healing power of self-reflection and writing.

Join us for an episode that's less about the climb and more about savoring the view at each ledge of this steep ascent we call life.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Dr. Ariel Harrison's personal journey through academia as a single mother
• The challenges of raising two boys while pursuing a doctorate online
• The importance of time management for counselors
• Strategies like staying ahead of coursework and maintaining a balance between empathy and professional standards in education
• The differences between school counseling and clinical mental health counseling
• Insights into the career path of becoming a counselor educator with a doctoral degree
• Self-care and having a support network for women in academia, especially those with caregiving responsibilities
• An introduction to “10 Tips for Navigating Online Graduate School for Primary Caretakers”
• The launch of Ariel Harrison Consulting and linking personal growth to professional development
• Dr. Harrison's contribution to women's empowerment through her Amazon journals, designed for self-reflection and personal journeys like fertility and inner child work

Resources from this Episode

• Get Dr. Ariel Harrison’s book: ​​www.amazon.com/Tips-Navigating-Online-Graduate-School/dp/B0BKDXF1Z1

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