In this episode of Moms, Mats, and Manuscripts, Ksenia sits down with Dr Asya Martirosyan to explore the highs and lows of life in academia, the pressures of PhD and postdoc work, and how she rediscovered her love for science when freed from external expectations.

We dive into:

The mental and emotional toll of PhD life and academic pressure;

How cultural factors affect the way we work, perceive criticism and show up in academia;

Rediscovering curiosity and doing science for the sake of science;

Transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship while staying grounded in rigorous research;

Dr Asya’s journey with her startup, AuroraFit, and how she’s bringing safe, science-backed longevity treatments to people;

Balancing passion projects, career, and personal life while protecting mental health.

If you’re an early-career researcher struggling with stress, self-worth, or imposter syndrome, or wondering what's next, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and inspiration from someone who has lived through it and come out thriving.

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Asya's info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-asya-martirosyan/
Aurora Fit: https://aurorafit.de/
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