Quitting My PhD: Rob Dorgan on Redefining Success, Beating Burnout, and Finding Purpose

I was truly honored to join Mark Graban on his podcast to share my story about leaving my PhD program, overcoming burnout, and rediscovering my sense of purpose.

In our conversation, we talked about what it means to step away from a path that no longer serves you—and how to redefine success through mindfulness, balance, and authenticity. I’m deeply grateful for the chance to reflect on this journey with Mark and hope my experience offers encouragement to anyone facing stress, self-doubt, or a major life transition.