EPISODE 5: WORK LIFE IMBALANCE

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EPISODE 5: WORK LIFE IMBALANCE
15 Dec· A Postdoc's Journal
EPISODE 5: WORK LIFE IMBALANCE
In this episode, we jump to May 2012—about three to four months into the postdoc. At this point things still weren't going well in the lab, but I seem to be doing OK with building a life outside of work.
Timestamps:
[00:00] - Intro[02:56] - Reading[05:55] - Discussion[07:03] - Outro
Key issues discussed:
Introversion - is it a good thing or not?Should there be a better culture around sharing failure at work?Insecurity - is it bad or functional?The relationship between work, life, and happiness
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EPISODE 4: MAYBE I'M NOT THE PROBLEM
28 Nov· A Postdoc's Journal
EPISODE 4: MAYBE I'M NOT THE PROBLEM
Firstly, a MASSIVE thank you to my listeners for your support so far. I reflect a little bit about what I've learned so far from all of you.
In this episode, we jump to the end of March 2012—about two months into my postdoc. At this point, things still aren't going well in the lab, but I learn the value of opening up to my boss about my problems. It's a very short entry this week, but we touch on some really important points.
Timestamps:
[00:00] - Intro[08:14] - Reading[09:48] - Discussion[16:54] - Outro
Key issues discussed:
The importance of the employee-boss relationshipThe value of opening up about your feelings
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EPISODE 3: I BLAME MYSELF
21 Nov· A Postdoc's Journal
EPISODE 3: I BLAME MYSELF
In this episode, we jump to the middle of March 2012—about six weeks into my 'new' postdoc. At this point, I had started working more in the lab. Nothing was working, and I thought it was all my fault. I started burning myself out and experiencing depressive symptoms. I had no energy left for building a social life, but I tried anywhere.
Timestamps:
[00:00] - Intro[02:22] - Reading[07:55] - Discussion[22:29] - Outro
Key issues discussed:
DepressionNegative biasWider problems in academiaAnger
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EPISODE 2: FEELING SELF-CONSCIOUS
14 Nov· A Postdoc's Journal
EPISODE 2: FEELING SELF-CONSCIOUS
In this episode, we jump February 2012—about two weeks into my new postdoc. In this entry, I'm agonizing over whether to go to a conference or not, and I try to figure out my place in my new research group...and in Germany.
Timestamps:
[00:00] - Intro[02:53] - Reading[07:04] - Discussion[14:05] - Outro
Key issues discussed:
Anxiety when joining a new groupInsecurity
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EPISODE 1: FEELING OUT OF MY DEPTH
7 Nov· A Postdoc's Journal
EPISODE 1: FEELING OUT OF MY DEPTH
In this episode, we jump a cold, grey December day in 2011. This is the day after my postdoc job interview. Despite being offered the job on the spot, my confidence is not running high.,
Timestamps:
[00:00] - Intro[02:47] - Reading[06:17] - Discussion[12:39] - Outro
Key issues discussed:
Negative internal narrativeImpostor syndromeMy identity as a scientistContending with failure
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EPISODE 0: INTRODUCTION
27 Oct· A Postdoc's Journal
EPISODE 0: INTRODUCTION
In this episode, I will introduce explain what the podcast is, why I'm doing it, and who it is for. I will also introduce myself!
Timestamps:
[00:00] - Intro[01:00] - What is a Postdoc's Journal? [02:47] - Why am I doing this podcast?[05:02] - Who is this podcast for?[07:00] - Who is Simit Patel, PhD?[09:02] - What you can expect in the upcoming episodes
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Intro music and sound effects taken from freesound.org.
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Trailer: A Postdoc's Journal
18 Oct· A Postdoc's Journal
A trailer for my new podcast: A Postdoc's Journal. A podcast by Simit Patel, PhD.
Each week, I will read out entries from my own personal journal from back when I was a postdoc. Then I reflect on it, analyze it, and try to make sense of it with the benefit of hindsight.
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Episodes

EPISODE 4: MAYBE I'M NOT THE PROBLEM

EPISODE 3: I BLAME MYSELF

EPISODE 2: FEELING SELF-CONSCIOUS

EPISODE 1: FEELING OUT OF MY DEPTH

EPISODE 0: INTRODUCTION

Trailer: A Postdoc's Journal