What makes a great mentor, and how can we create a healthier, more compassionate academic culture?

In this episode of Moms, Mats, and Manuscripts, we talk with Dr Liz Berry, assistant professor at New York Medical College and creator behind @dr.lizberry on Instagram and TikTok. Liz shares her honest experiences moving from PhD student to educator, how burnout shaped her approach to mentorship, and why she believes rest and compassion belong in every lab and lecture hall.

We explore:

• The difference between supportive and harmful mentorship (and how mentorship can make or break one's experience)
• How academic culture often rewards overwork (and what needs to change)
• Why rest, boundaries, and vulnerability make us better teachers and scientists
• How Liz models sustainable success for her students and teaches with compassion - without lowering standards

If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, imposter syndrome, or the pressure to “do it all,” this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone, and that change in academia starts with how we care for ourselves and each other.

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Dr Liz Berry links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lizberry/

Website: https://razberryscience.my.canva.site/dr-lizberry?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacrlKL1MrpxJTEdEKyr3R8s9ylEAfShvD_cE2UNsvp9tYkz1FWUjnOwKlfz-w_aem_iqHk0JglI6ZBO24h96kF7Q

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