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Voices of Academia

Emily King

32 episodes

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*ON A BREAK* Researchers from around the world open up about their mental health within academia. They might laugh, cry, or say things you disagree with. But this is lived experience - not professional advice. It's to reduce stigma and help people feel less alone. Each month, PhD Candidate and host, Emily King, chats with a different guest and releases fortnightly episodes. First - the story of mental ill-health. Second - the tale of recovery, with coping strategies that might help you too! Join us as we talk about all the things you thought you had to hide! www.voicesofacademia.com

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30. Trying to Feel Good Enough | Dr. Jennifer Paxton

Voices of Academia

52 minutes 30 seconds

3 years ago

30. Trying to Feel Good Enough | Dr. Jennifer Paxton

Dr. Jennifer Paxton acknowledges that her feelings of inadequacy had always been there but were amplified during the transition to motherhood. She opens up about an interaction with an empathetic colleague that shocked her into seeking support. TW/CW: Themes of suicidal ideation

A Senior Lecturer in Anatomy, PI of a tissue engineering lab, wife and mother, Jennifer opened up in the last episode about parenting as an academic during COVID-19. This is the second part of her story.

If you find this episode valuable, and have some spare change, please consider supporting the podcast!

Resources:

Jennifer’s blog piece – ‘Return of the Mummy – the trials and triumphs of a life post maternity leave.’
Paxton Lab website
Jennifer’s lecturing profile

Helpful health and wellbeing books

Reasons to Stay Alive – Matt Haig
Notes on a Nervous Planet – Matt Haig

Full transcript of the podcast is available here, with many thanks to Dan Ranson. If you find these transcripts useful, please consider supporting accessibility!

Mental health support: please contact your GP or use the appropriate support for your country at https://checkpointorg.com/global/

Recorded: 10/09/2021.

Sound: Theme music is “Mindset” by Ketsa; podcast edited by DanPatricksAudio.