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. 

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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

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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.