In this episode of Moms, Mats, and Manuscripts, Ksenia sits down with Dr Asya Martirosyan to explore the highs and lows of life in academia, the pressures of PhD and postdoc work, and how she rediscovered her love for science when freed from external expectations. We dive into: The mental and emotional toll of PhD life and academic pressure; How cultural factors affect the way we work, perceive criticism and show up in academia; Rediscovering curiosity and doing science for the sake of sc...
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In this episode of Moms, Mats, and Manuscripts, Ksenia sits down with Dr Asya Martirosyan to explore the highs and lows of life in academia, the pressures of PhD and postdoc work, and how she rediscovered her love for science when freed from external expectations. We dive into: The mental and emotional toll of PhD life and academic pressure; How cultural factors affect the way we work, perceive criticism and show up in academia; Rediscovering curiosity and doing science for the sake of sc...
S2E6 - Intentions, goals and New Year's resolutions
Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
29 minutes
10 months ago
S2E6 - Intentions, goals and New Year's resolutions
🎙️ In this first episode of 2025, we dive into New Year’s resolutions, intentions and the art of mindful goal-setting. We share our personal goals for the upcoming year, reflect on our approach to goal setting and how it has evolved over time, and discuss what we’ve learned about making goals truly meaningful and aligned with our values. From the difference between resolutions and intentions to finding balance between ambition and self-compassion, this conversation is all about creating a fr...
Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
In this episode of Moms, Mats, and Manuscripts, Ksenia sits down with Dr Asya Martirosyan to explore the highs and lows of life in academia, the pressures of PhD and postdoc work, and how she rediscovered her love for science when freed from external expectations. We dive into: The mental and emotional toll of PhD life and academic pressure; How cultural factors affect the way we work, perceive criticism and show up in academia; Rediscovering curiosity and doing science for the sake of sc...
