️✨ We are thrilled to share the Third Episode of our 5‑episode series EpiSeedLink – Marie Curie Voices, a brand‑new podcast created by our talented Marie Skłodowska‑Curie fellows.
This series takes you behind the scenes of the MSCA experience, exploring the personal stories, challenges, and aspirations of young researchers who are shaping the future of science across Europe.
✨ Balancing academia and life
🎙️ In this episode, “Balancing Brains & Being: Maintaining Well‑being During our EpiSeedLink Journey”, EpiSeedLink PhD students, Carlos Gámez and Shannon Derman speak candidly about navigating research pressure, maintaining personal well‑being, and the small daily habits that help them stay grounded throughout the PhD journey.
👉 Discover their insights on managing workload, protecting mental health, and finding a sustainable rhythm in the demanding world of doctoral research.
Listen to Episode 3 on YouTube or Spotify
Why listen to?
Because this episode offers a rare, honest look at what it truly means to pursue a PhD within a demanding international research network.
In just a few minutes, you’ll gain:
- Authentic insights from two Marie Skłodowska‑Curie fellows who openly discuss the pressures of academic life.
- Practical strategies for maintaining mental well‑being while navigating intense research environments.
- Real experiences, not theory: the small daily habits that help them stay grounded and resilient.
- A relatable perspective for anyone who has lived —or is about to live— the emotional ups and downs of a doctoral journey.
- A refreshing reminder that behind every scientific breakthrough, people are learning to balance ambition, health, and personal life.
This episode is inspiring, human, and full of takeaways for building a healthier, more sustainable research career
🔗Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes to hear more¡