Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
Moms, Mats and Manuscripts is a podcast hosted by Ksenia Volkova Tomaz, a former molecular biologist, yoga teacher and mindset coach for scientists, and mom. This is a space for honest, unpolished conversations about the parts of academia and ambition we don’t talk about enough.
Here, we explore the mental and emotional load of being a young scientist or high-achieving woman: the pressure to constantly produce, the identity crises, the inner critic, the fear of slowing down, the guilt around rest, the invisible labour of motherhood, and the messy process of redefining success on your own terms.
I share personal stories, science-backed insights, and yoga-psychology tools to help you navigate burnout, self-worth, boundaries, and the overwhelming push to “do more.”
Think of this space as a friend's couch, where you can have a cup of coffee, relax, exhale and be seen.
Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
E3 - Maternal Mental Health
In this episode of "Moms, Mats, and Manuscripts," we spoke about the crucial topic of maternal mental health. We provided a brief overview of common postpartum mood disorders, shared our personal experiences with baby blues and postpartum anxiety,
and discussed factors that can exacerbate postpartum mental health issues. We talked about the importance of seeking help, exploring various forms of support from medical treatment to hiring a postpartum doula, and the power of asking for (and accepting!) help from family and friends. This was an open and vulnerable conversation, and we hope that, if you're a new mom, it will make you feel seen and not alone 😊
If you feel like you might be experiencing some postpartum mental health issues, and you want a mama friend to talk to, don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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