In this week's episode we welcome our first ever guest, Dr Hannah Stewart! Hannah joins Helen to lift the lid on academic mum life and talk about all the ups and downs it brings. Expect tears (from the mums!), tantrums, and everything in betwee

Putting the Ability in Vulnerability

Mar 8th, 2024 38m 26s

In this week's episode Helen discovers that this is a comedy podcast, Kate goes from stiff to pliable, and we embrace the importance of vulnerability in work life. Thanks for listening! Follow us on X @DrsConfess

Rent-A-Friend

Nov 14th, 2023 22m 41s

Helen and Kate drink one too many coffees and ask each other "are we friends?". In this episode, our hosts discuss friendship without payroll, thoughts on the Delay Send email function, and the meaning of life in the Sims. Thanks for listening!

Rejection

Jun 16th, 2023 41m 22s

Helen and Kate share their academic rejection stories from papers to grants and their feelings after getting those sad emails. Close but no cigar! From dodgy spam filtering to "grant unboxing", this episode of Drs Confess puts the rejoice in re

Imposters

Jan 27th, 2023 26m 50s

Kate and Helen discuss the infamous imposter syndrome, how it affects post-docs and PIs alike, and share a tragic anonymous coffee spillage story... Thanks for listening! Follow us on X @DrsConfess

Level up!

Jul 22nd, 2022 30m 6s

Helen and Kate discuss their experiences of academic career steps, the expectations vs. reality, and awkward emojis on this episode of Drs Confess!Thanks for listening! Follow us on X @DrsConfess

Guilt Trip

Jun 16th, 2022 40m 43s

Come along for the ride with Helen and Kate as they talk about academic guilt, working patterns, and crisps in this weeks episode of Drs Confess!Thanks for listening! Follow us on X @DrsConfess

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Pilot - Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway

Jun 1st, 2022 18m 37s

Kate and Helen discuss fear of starting a podcast, fear of asking questions, and overcoming fears in this pilot episode of a brand new podcast all about academic life, 'Drs Confess'.Thanks for listening! Follow us on X @DrsConfess

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