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.
Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
S2E2 - Managing distractions, mom guilt and a tight deadline (Ivna's thesis story)
In this special episode of Moms, Mats, & Manuscripts, we sit down in person (this episode was recorded quite some time ago while we were together on our podcast retreat 😊) to chat about one of the most intense balancing acts we’ve ever seen: Ivna writing her PhD thesis while caring for an 8-month-old in a beautiful seaside location - and on a tight deadline, no less!
Join us as Ivna shares her experience juggling baby duties, thesis writing, and self-care amid it all. We talk about how she found focus, stayed sane (mostly!), and embraced the beauty of the moment without letting the pressure consume her.
If you’ve ever wondered how to survive academic deadlines while being a new mom, or how to stay productive in less-than-ideal circumstances - this one’s for you! Tune in for some real talk and inspiration for managing the chaos with grace. 🎙️✨
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