Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
Moms, Mats and Manuscripts is a podcast hosted by Ivna, a PhD student in biomedicine, a yoga teacher and a mom, and Ksenia a former molecular biologist, a yoga teacher for scientists and a mom, too. This is a space to talk about all things academia, motherhood and yoga with humour and vulnerability.
We chat about mental health in academia, mindful productivity, and surviving and enjoying early motherhood while bringing yoga wisdom into our lives, share our stories and offer tips on navigating life's chaotic adventures.
Podcasting since 2024 • 28 episodes
Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
Latest Episodes
S3E7 - 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 ho...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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47:34
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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42:53
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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51:25
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,...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:05:49
S3E3 - 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 y...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:09:22
