Episode 2 Doctoral Diaries: Am I the Oddball? | Authenticity, Self-Doubt & Becoming Dr. Owens 💜

What happens when you're researching authenticity for your dissertation…and suddenly find yourself questioning whether you should speak up in a room where everyone sees things differently? Welcome back to Becoming Dr. Owens: The Doctoral Diaries! This week, I'm still organizing dissertation literature (because apparently these articles aren't going to organize themselves), navigating new professional roles, and learning what it means to be a beginner again after spending years becoming confident in my clinical work. During a recent co-supervision experience, I caught myself second-guessing whether to share a perspective that was vastly different from everyone else's. And it got me thinking… Can you truly show up as yourself when your perspective doesn't match the room? In this episode, I'm talking about: Finding my voice in new professional spaces The unexpected connection between my dissertation research and my own experiences Being an experienced therapist while becoming a beginner in higher education Learning to ask questions without feeling like I should already know everything Giving myself permission to be the oddball sometimes I'm documenting the real journey toward earning my PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision—the research, teaching, professional growth, uncertainty, and everything in between. No perfectly curated doctoral journey over here. Just the process of becoming. Let's talk: Have you ever held back your perspective because everyone else in the room seemed to agree? What did you do? If you're pursuing a doctorate, navigating a career transition, or learning how to show up authentically in new spaces, I'd love for you to follow along. 💜 Subscribe and join me on the journey to Becoming Dr. Owens! *Disclaimer:* The thoughts, opinions, perspectives, and values shared in this video are my own and do not represent any employer, university, organization, or professional affiliation. This content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute therapy, clinical supervision, consultation, or the establishment of a professional relationship. #BecomingDrOwens #DoctoralJourney #PhDJourney #CounselorEducation #Authenticity