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S3E1 - Welcome to Season 3: Stories of struggles, strength and connection
Season 3 Episode 1
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 …
Published on 4 months ago
S2E10 - How motherhood changes us (part 3): On coming home to ourselves, redefining success and the evolution of friendships
Season 2 Episode 10
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 afte…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
S2E9 - How motherhood changes us (part 2) - On heritage, the love that made us, and the Motherhood Club
Season 2 Episode 9
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 pare…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
S2E8 - How motherhood changes us (part 1)
Season 2 Episode 8
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 w…
Published on 7 months ago
S2E7 - Why change feels so hard (and how to keep going anyway)
Season 2 Episode 7
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’…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
S2E6 - Intentions, goals and New Year's resolutions
Season 2 Episode 6
🎙️ 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 go…
Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago
S2E5 - Ksenia's journey through PhD, burnout and starting over
Season 2 Episode 5
In this raw and honest episode of Moms, Mats & Manuscripts, Ksenia opens up about her bold decision to quit her PhD program and walk away from academia. In conversation with co-host Ivna, she shares …
Published on 9 months ago
S2E4 - Ivna's thesis story part 3 - Post-defense reflections and future plans
Season 2 Episode 4
We're back after a month-long hiatus with a special in-person episode, recorded during a surprise podcast retreat! 🎙️
Here we talked about a pivotal moment in Ivna's academic journey: her thesis defe…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
S2E3 - Checking in three days before the defense (Ivna's thesis story pt2)
Season 2 Episode 3
In this spontaneous episode of Moms, Mats, & Manuscripts, we check in with Ivna just 3 days before her PhD defence! 🎓😱 We dive into how she’s feeling, her writing and preparation process, and what st…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
S2E2 - Managing distractions, mom guilt and a tight deadline (Ivna's thesis story)
Season 2 Episode 2
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 mo…
Published on 10 months, 4 weeks ago