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E46 - Due dates & deadlines: pregnancy in the last year of a PhD and figuring out who you are after (with Dr Katerina Danezi)
May 12, 2026
1h 21m 54s
E45 - Not lost - becoming: matrescence, postpartum recovery, and radical rest (with Munirah Razak)
Apr 28, 2026
1h 24m 22s
E44 - From PhD to parenthood: on identity, becoming unapologetic and letting go of control (With Dr Lauren A. Mason)
Apr 14, 2026
1h 03m 52s
E43 - From vague goals to real life: A seasonal reset (and what I'm learning along the way)
Mar 31, 2026
29m 10s
E42 - Freelance career after leaving academia: freedom, insecurity and finding balance
Mar 17, 2026
1h 12m 37s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12/26 | ![]() E46 - Due dates & deadlines: pregnancy in the last year of a PhD and figuring out who you are after (with Dr Katerina Danezi)✨ | pregnancyPhD+3 | Dr Katerina Danezi | — | — | pregnancyPhD+6 | — | 1h 21m 54s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() E45 - Not lost - becoming: matrescence, postpartum recovery, and radical rest (with Munirah Razak)✨ | matrescencepostpartum recovery+4 | Munirah Razak | yoga teacherpostpartum massage therapist+1 | — | matrescencepostpartum recovery+4 | — | 1h 24m 22s | |
| 4/14/26 | ![]() E44 - From PhD to parenthood: on identity, becoming unapologetic and letting go of control (With Dr Lauren A. Mason)✨ | motherhoodacademia+4 | Dr Lauren A. Mason | Lauren Finds a Way | — | PhDparenthood+4 | — | 1h 03m 52s | |
| 3/31/26 | ![]() E43 - From vague goals to real life: A seasonal reset (and what I'm learning along the way)✨ | goal-settingpersonal development+3 | — | — | — | goalsNew Year's resolution+3 | — | 29m 10s | |
| 3/17/26 | ![]() E42 - Freelance career after leaving academia: freedom, insecurity and finding balance✨ | freelance careerleaving academia+3 | Sónia Gomes Pereira | — | — | freelanceacademic transition+3 | — | 1h 12m 37s | |
| 3/5/26 | ![]() E41 - Academia wasn't worth my life: Leaving academia, not-so-alternative careers and redefining success✨ | academiacareer change+3 | Sónia Gomes Pereira | Moms, Mats and Manuscripts | — | academiaPhD+3 | — | 44m 31s | |
| 2/17/26 | ![]() E40 - Leaving academia without burnout (with Dr Ana Amaral)✨ | career transitionacademic burnout+3 | Dr Ana Amaral | CambridgeKarolinska Institute | — | academic burnoutcareer change+3 | — | 1h 11m 34s | |
| 2/6/26 | ![]() E39 - I thought I'd be further ahead by now✨ | self-employmentidentity shifts+3 | — | — | — | self-employmentidentity+5 | — | 23m 29s | |
| 1/20/26 | ![]() E38 - When you're ambitious but exhausted: a gentle approach to goals✨ | goal settingmotivation+3 | — | — | — | New Year’s resolutionsacademic goals+3 | — | 28m 20s | |
| 1/9/26 | ![]() E37 - New Year, new podcast (kind of)✨ | motherhoodacademia+4 | — | — | — | motherhoodacademia+4 | — | 14m 40s | |
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| 12/3/25 | ![]() E36 - (S3E16) Starting a family in academia: a conversation on fears, ambitions and the myth of perfect timing (with Dr Asya Martirosyan)✨ | family in academiawomen in STEM+4 | Dr Asya Martirosyan | — | — | familyacademia+6 | — | 1h 31m 47s | |
| 11/12/25 | ![]() E35 - (S3E15) Science, startups, and sanity: finding balance while wearing many hats with Dr Asya Martirosyan✨ | academic pressurePhD life+3 | Dr Asya Martirosyan | — | — | PhDpostdoc+5 | — | 1h 18m 57s | |
| 10/30/25 | ![]() E34 - (S3E14) Speak up: A conversation on finding your voice and confidence with Emma Gaskin | Public speaking, whether in a conference room or on stage, can feel absolutely terrifying. For many scientists, it’s part of the job, yet few of us are ever taught how to really do it: how to command a room, connect with an audience, and share our message with confidence and authenticity. In this episode, Ksenia talks with Emma Gaskin, a former speech therapist and founder of The Speaking Hub, who now helps women in business and leadership find their voice and speak with impact. We dive into... | 1h 03m 08s | ||||||
| 10/14/25 | ![]() E33 - (S3E13) Becoming the mentor you needed: a conversation with Dr Liz Berry about mental health, mentorship and changing academic culture | What makes a great mentor, and how can we create a healthier, more compassionate academic culture? In this episode of Moms, Mats, and Manuscripts, we talk with Dr Liz Berry, assistant professor at New York Medical College and creator behind @dr.lizberry on Instagram and TikTok. Liz shares her honest experiences moving from PhD student to educator, how burnout shaped her approach to mentorship, and why she believes rest and compassion belong in every lab and lecture hall. We explore: The diffe... | 1h 04m 41s | ||||||
| 9/30/25 | ![]() E32 - (S3E12) What 2 years of motherhood taught me about life, work and growth | In this solo episode, Ksenia is reflecting on two years of motherhood and the 7 powerful lessons it has taught her about life, work, and growth. These are not just parenting lessons; they’re insights anyone can apply in their career, studies, or personal life, especially if you’ve ever struggled with boundaries, perfectionism, or identity in your work. She talks about: 🌱 The importance of mentorship and guidance 🌱 Why community and friendships matter (even when life feels overwhelming) 🌱 Li... | 32m 41s | ||||||
| 9/16/25 | ![]() E31 - (S3E11) You can't fail at rest: a solo reflection on letting go of "perfect" self-care | Do you ever feel like rest and self-care have become just another task on your never-ending to-do list? In this solo episode, Ksenia wraps up her 3-part series on rest and slowing down. She shares why so many of us turn self-care into another chore, why hustle culture and perfectionism convince us that we can “fail” at rest, and what that mindset is really costing us. From holidays that feel like assignments to meditation routines that become another checklist item, Ksenia explores the impor... | 29m 44s | ||||||
| 8/26/25 | ![]() E30 - (S3E10) Rest as rebelllion: a solo reflection on how rest is an act of resistance | In this episode, Ksenia is diving deeper into the idea that rest is an act of rebellion. We've all been there: the pressure to constantly hustle, especially in fields like academia and other demanding careers, can be overwhelming. But what if slowing down and prioritising rest wasn't a sign of weakness, but a powerful act of resistance against a system that glorifies burnout? Ksenia shares bits of her personal journey and observations from her time in academia, as well as: Why true resi... | 28m 25s | ||||||
| 8/13/25 | ![]() E29 - (S3E9) The courage to slow down: a solo reflection on finding your pace in a world that won't stop rushing | What if slowing down was not a weakness, but a skill? In this solo reflection, Ksenia talks about how she went from constantly rushing (and feeling like rest was something she had to “earn”) to slowly learning the courage it takes to pause, breathe, and choose a different pace, even when the world (and her mind) is screaming “go faster.” She shares: - Why slowing down often feels so uncomfortable - The sneaky guilt that comes with resting or moving slowly - Moments from her own lif... | 27m 56s | ||||||
| 7/29/25 | ![]() E28 - (S3E8) Prenatal yoga: our honest experiences, challenges and lessons | In this intimate, honest episode, we (two moms and yoga teachers) open up about how yoga supported us through pregnancy, labour, and postpartum - not just in the physical sense, but in how we learned to listen to ourselves, surrender, roar, and recover. We reflect on: 🧘♀️ How our prenatal yoga routines shifted across trimesters 🔁 What we’d definitely do again and what we wish we had done differently 🌀 How yoga helped us stay intuitive, present, and calm during pregnancy &nb... | 45m 07s | ||||||
| 7/15/25 | ![]() E27 - (S3E7) Hormone health, cycle-informed living and productivity: Interview with Emilia Villegas | Stress, overwork, and constant hustle can wreak havoc on your hormones, especially if you're constantly ignoring your natural cycle and your body's cues. In this episode, Ksenia sits down with hormone health expert Emilia Villegas to discuss how modern work culture impacts our hormonal well-being and what we can do to reclaim balance. We cover everything from how stress throws off your endocrine system to menstrual cycle-informed productivity, to simple and practical tips you can start using... | 47m 34s | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | ![]() E26 - (S3E6) On hearing our bodies’ messages (and learning to not ignore them) | In this honest and open conversation, we reflect on how our relationships with our bodies have evolved over the past decade, from student all-nighters and coffee-fueled burnout to a more attuned, mindful approach shaped by yoga, motherhood, and life experience. We explore: • What “body awareness” really means • How chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout show up physically • Our very different (but equally chaotic) student years • How practising yoga changed the way we treat ourselves • The me... | 42m 53s | ||||||
| 6/17/25 | ![]() E25 - (S3E5) Building a business and raising a toddler | This solo story gets personal: Ivna interviews Ksenia about the behind-the-scenes chaos (and beauty) of trying to build a meaningful, sustainable yoga business while raising a toddler full-time. We cover what it's like to feel like you're falling behind - and also exactly where you're supposed to be. Plus, we end with a tangent on Zumba, mindful movement, why yoga is the perfect antidote to academic stress, and how it supports scientists beyond just stretching. Listen if you're: → A sci... | 51m 25s | ||||||
| 6/3/25 | ![]() E24 - (S3E4) Academic mobility: Lessons and love stories from the places we’ve lived in | What does home really mean when you've lived across half a dozen countries? In this heartwarming and honest episode, we share our personal journeys through Europe and Asia - from summer internships and PhDs to falling in love, becoming mothers, and redefining identity with every move. 💬 We talk about: - The unexpected butterfly effects that changed our lives 🌍 - What it's like to move for love, work, or curiosity - How motherhood reshaped our sense of home and roots - Building rituals and f... | 1h 05m 49s | ||||||
| 5/27/25 | ![]() E23 - (S3E3) Burnout recovery, rewiring the brain and healing through yoga: Interview with Sylvie Lahaie | In this powerful episode of Moms, Mats, and Manuscripts, we sit down with neuroscientist and yoga teacher Sylvie Lahaie (aka Synaptic Sylvie) to unpack her journey through burnout, mental health struggles, and finding healing through yoga and mindfulness. Sylvie opens up about the toxic work culture in academia, overworking herself into collapse during her Master’s degree, and how a simple YouTube yoga video became a turning point in her life. We explore the intersection of neuroscience and s... | 1h 09m 22s | ||||||
| 5/19/25 | ![]() E22 - (S3E2) Journey from burnout to balance & sustainable productivity: Interview with Anahita Amirpour | In this special first interview episode of Moms, Mats, and Manuscripts, Ksenia sits down with Anahita Amirpour - PhD student, performance consultant, and former nurse anaesthetist - to explore how researchers can thrive without burning out. We talk about the culture of overwork in academia, impostor syndrome, setting healthy boundaries, and how Anahita balances her PhD, her business, and writing a book. Whether you're a stressed-out scientist, a recovering perfectionist, or someone juggling t... | 47m 27s | ||||||
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2 placements across 2 markets.
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2 placements across 2 markets.














