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Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
Ivna Ivanković & Ksenia Volkova Tomaz
35 episodes
4 days ago
Public speaking, whether in a conference room or on stage, can feel absolutely terrifying. For many scientists, it’s part of the job, yet few of us are ever taught how to really do it: how to command a room, connect with an audience, and share our message with confidence and authenticity. In this episode, Ksenia talks with Emma Gaskin, a former speech therapist and founder of The Speaking Hub, who now helps women in business and leadership find their voice and speak with impact. We dive into...
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Public speaking, whether in a conference room or on stage, can feel absolutely terrifying. For many scientists, it’s part of the job, yet few of us are ever taught how to really do it: how to command a room, connect with an audience, and share our message with confidence and authenticity. In this episode, Ksenia talks with Emma Gaskin, a former speech therapist and founder of The Speaking Hub, who now helps women in business and leadership find their voice and speak with impact. We dive into...
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Personal Journals
Kids & Family,
Society & Culture,
Parenting,
Science,
Life Sciences
Episodes (20/35)
Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
S3E14 - Speak up: A conversation on finding your voice and confidence with Emma Gaskin
Public speaking, whether in a conference room or on stage, can feel absolutely terrifying. For many scientists, it’s part of the job, yet few of us are ever taught how to really do it: how to command a room, connect with an audience, and share our message with confidence and authenticity. In this episode, Ksenia talks with Emma Gaskin, a former speech therapist and founder of The Speaking Hub, who now helps women in business and leadership find their voice and speak with impact. We dive into...
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4 days ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
S3E13 - Becoming the mentor you needed: a conversation with Dr Liz Berry about mental health, mentorship and changing academic culture
What makes a great mentor, and how can we create a healthier, more compassionate academic culture? In this episode of Moms, Mats, and Manuscripts, we talk with Dr Liz Berry, assistant professor at New York Medical College and creator behind @dr.lizberry on Instagram and TikTok. Liz shares her honest experiences moving from PhD student to educator, how burnout shaped her approach to mentorship, and why she believes rest and compassion belong in every lab and lecture hall. We explore: The diffe...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
S3E12 - What 2 years of motherhood taught me about life, work and growth
In this solo episode, Ksenia is reflecting on two years of motherhood and the 7 powerful lessons it has taught her about life, work, and growth. These are not just parenting lessons; they’re insights anyone can apply in their career, studies, or personal life, especially if you’ve ever struggled with boundaries, perfectionism, or identity in your work. She talks about: 🌱 The importance of mentorship and guidance 🌱 Why community and friendships matter (even when life feels overwhelming) 🌱 Li...
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1 month ago
32 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
S3E11 - You can't fail at rest: a solo reflection on letting go of "perfect" self-care
Do you ever feel like rest and self-care have become just another task on your never-ending to-do list? In this solo episode, Ksenia wraps up her 3-part series on rest and slowing down. She shares why so many of us turn self-care into another chore, why hustle culture and perfectionism convince us that we can “fail” at rest, and what that mindset is really costing us. From holidays that feel like assignments to meditation routines that become another checklist item, Ksenia explores the impor...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
S3E10 - Rest as rebelllion: a solo reflection on how rest is an act of resistance
In this episode, Ksenia is diving deeper into the idea that rest is an act of rebellion. We've all been there: the pressure to constantly hustle, especially in fields like academia and other demanding careers, can be overwhelming. But what if slowing down and prioritising rest wasn't a sign of weakness, but a powerful act of resistance against a system that glorifies burnout? Ksenia shares bits of her personal journey and observations from her time in academia, as well as: Why true resi...
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2 months ago
28 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
S3E9 - The courage to slow down: a solo reflection on finding your pace in a world that won't stop rushing
What if slowing down was not a weakness, but a skill? In this solo reflection, Ksenia talks about how she went from constantly rushing (and feeling like rest was something she had to “earn”) to slowly learning the courage it takes to pause, breathe, and choose a different pace, even when the world (and her mind) is screaming “go faster.” She shares: - Why slowing down often feels so uncomfortable - The sneaky guilt that comes with resting or moving slowly - Moments from her own lif...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
S3E8 - Prenatal yoga: our honest experiences, challenges and lessons
In this intimate, honest episode, we (two moms and yoga teachers) open up about how yoga supported us through pregnancy, labour, and postpartum - not just in the physical sense, but in how we learned to listen to ourselves, surrender, roar, and recover. We reflect on: 🧘‍♀️ How our prenatal yoga routines shifted across trimesters 🔁 What we’d definitely do again and what we wish we had done differently 🌀 How yoga helped us stay intuitive, present, and calm during pregnancy 🗣️...
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3 months ago
45 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
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 how modern work culture impacts our hormonal well-being and what we can do to reclaim balance. We cover everything from how stress throws off your endocrine system to menstrual cycle-informed productivity, to simple and practical tips you can start using...
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3 months ago
47 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
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 life experience. We explore: • What “body awareness” really means • How chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout show up physically • Our very different (but equally chaotic) student years • How practising yoga changed the way we treat ourselves • The me...
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4 months ago
42 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
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 falling behind - and also exactly where you're supposed to be. Plus, we end with a tangent on Zumba, mindful movement, why yoga is the perfect antidote to academic stress, and how it supports scientists beyond just stretching. Listen if you're: → A sci...
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4 months ago
51 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
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, and redefining identity with every move. 💬 We talk about: - The unexpected butterfly effects that changed our lives 🌍 - What it's like to move for love, work, or curiosity - How motherhood reshaped our sense of home and roots - Building rituals and f...
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5 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
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 yoga and mindfulness. Sylvie opens up about the toxic work culture in academia, overworking herself into collapse during her Master’s degree, and how a simple YouTube yoga video became a turning point in her life. We explore the intersection of neuroscience and s...
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5 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
S3E2 - Interview with Anahita Amirpour
In this special first interview episode of Moms, Mats, and Manuscripts, Ksenia sits down with Anahita Amirpour - PhD student, performance consultant, and former nurse anaesthetist - to explore how researchers can thrive without burning out. We talk about the culture of overwork in academia, impostor syndrome, setting healthy boundaries, and how Anahita balances her PhD, her business, and writing a book. Whether you're a stressed-out scientist, a recovering perfectionist, or someone juggling t...
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5 months ago
47 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
S3E1 - Welcome to Season 3: Stories of struggles, strength and connection
We're back with Season 3 - and this time, our guiding word is connection. In this heartfelt episode, we explore how connection ties into the themes of our previous seasons: showing up and being bold and authentic. We share our recent (and not-so-recent) experiences with mental health struggles, particularly around postpartum, loneliness, and identity. From stopping breastfeeding and hitting a low point, to finding unexpected support through Facebook mom groups, we talk about what it really me...
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5 months ago
32 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
S2E10 - How motherhood changes us (part 3): On coming home to ourselves, redefining success and the evolution of friendships
In the final episode of our three-part series on how motherhood changes us - and the last episode of season two - we turn inward to explore the quieter, more personal transformations that happen after becoming a mother. We talk about the shifting landscape of identity, how we’re slowly coming home to ourselves in new ways, and how motherhood reshapes how we approach things like free time, travel, presence, ambition, and rest. We share how our dreams and definitions of success have evolved, ho...
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6 months ago
36 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
S2E9 - How motherhood changes us (part 2) - On heritage, the love that made us, and the Motherhood Club
In this deeply reflective episode, we continue our conversation about how motherhood changes us -this time diving into our connections to the past, the unspoken bond between mothers, and the way parenthood makes us confront life and mortality. We explore how becoming mothers has reshaped our relationships with our parents and grandparents, making us more curious about our roots, family traditions, and the many love stories that brought us into existence. We talk about the quiet sisterhood of ...
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8 months ago
33 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
S2E8 - How motherhood changes us (part 1)
Motherhood changes us, there’s no doubt about it. But does it mean we lose ourselves? In this spontaneous conversation (sparked by a question from Ksenia's Instagram Live!), we dive into the shifts we’ve experienced since becoming moms and why we see them as a net positive. We talk about what’s had to adjust, what’s stayed the same, and why change doesn’t have to mean giving up parts of ourselves. This is just the beginning of a bigger conversation. In the next episodes, we’ll explore how mot...
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8 months ago
17 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
S2E7 - Why change feels so hard (and how to keep going anyway)
Why does change feel so hard - even when we want it and know it would benefit us? In this episode, we dive into the brain’s resistance to change and why we often cling to what’s familiar, even if it’s not serving us. We talk about picking ourselves back up when we falter, overcoming the inner critic that tells us we’re failing, and figuring out what we really need - whether it’s more rest, more support, or just a little push through momentary discomfort. We also explore the fine balance betwe...
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9 months ago
34 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
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...
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9 months ago
29 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
S2E5 - Ksenia's journey through PhD, burnout and starting over
Don't forget to like, follow, and share our podcast! We'd love to hear your thoughts and questions, and if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line. Follow us: @moms.mats.manuscripts Ivna's Instagram: ivnayoga Ksenia's Instagram: shantiscience_yoga Reach out: moms.mats.manuscripts@gmail.com
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10 months ago
37 minutes

Moms, Mats and Manuscripts
Public speaking, whether in a conference room or on stage, can feel absolutely terrifying. For many scientists, it’s part of the job, yet few of us are ever taught how to really do it: how to command a room, connect with an audience, and share our message with confidence and authenticity. In this episode, Ksenia talks with Emma Gaskin, a former speech therapist and founder of The Speaking Hub, who now helps women in business and leadership find their voice and speak with impact. We dive into...