Drs Confess

Kate Slade and Helen Nuttall

A PI and her former Post-Doc discuss all the things you think about academia but never want to say. Ran by Helen Nuttall and Kate Slade.

  1. 30 APR

    Confessions of a new Research Group Leader: LIVE!

    Join Helen and Kate as they open their secret diary live from the Vivensa Foundation Annual Symposium 2026 with a very special guest, Dr Sophia Amenyah! Sophia joins Kate and Helen on stage to share confessions of a new research group leader, or principal investigator (PI). Note: This is not a detective podcast.  Credits: Sponsored by the Vivensa Foundation, produced by Dr Eva Higginbotham, music by Professor Chris Plack, and hosted at Lancaster University, UK. Thanks for listening!

    40 min

  2. SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Season 2 Trailer - Drs Confess with Helen Nuttall and Kate Slade

    Kate and Helen are back and re-opening their secret diary of academic life for Season 2 of Drs Confess!  Have you ever struggled with imposter syndrome, felt worried about publications, or experienced the sting of academic rejection? Don't worry, us too! You're not alone. Join us for new confessions in Season 2 as we continue to normalise the ups and downs of academic life. Expect stories about starting your own research group, how to handle going for promotion, or even how to run a whole university! Credits: Sponsored by the Vivensa Foundation, music by Professor Chris Plack, produced by Dr Eva Higginbotham, and hosted at Lancaster University, UK. Thanks for listening!

    4 min

  3. 13 MAR

    Livin' la Viva Voce

    Join Helen, Kate, and two fabulous guests: Professor Bob Lauder and Dr Jess Pepper, for a chat about the moment every PhD student is waiting for (and maybe dreading). If you've ever thought, "What even is the Viva?" "How do I prepare?!" "What will actually happen?!", or maybe it's been a while since your own viva and you are a supervisor or examiner, then this episode is for you. Listen to our top tips and leave feeling a little better. This episode was created in collaboration with Liverpool Neuroscience Group.  Thanks for listening!

    49 min

  4. 30 JAN

    New Year, Same Us!

    Join Helen and Kate as they quiz each other on their 2025 highs and lows, their New Year's resolutions, and finally resolve who gets to be Glinda and and who gets to be Elphaba?!  Thanks for listening!

    59 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    Leadership Confessions with Prof. Kevin Munro

    Join Helen and Kate for a sit down chat with a celebrity of auditory science, Professor Kevin Munro! Tune in for an unfiltered discussion all about the highs and lows of leadership. And remember to "keep your head when all about you are losing theirs".  Thanks for listening!

    1hr 11min

  6. 07/03/2025

    Take That

    It's been a while, dear listeners! Helen and Kate are back with a little light relief, some updates, and A GOOD OLD CHINWAG. Enjoy the singing.  Thanks for listening!

    32 min

  7. 11/09/2024

    Science Holiday: LIVE at the 7th International Conference on Cognitive Hearing Science for Communication

    Join Helen and Kate live from CHSCOM 2024 with very special guests Professor Ingrid Johnsrude and Thorge Haupt! Ingrid and Thorge join Helen and Kate on stage to talk about the weird and wonderful experience of academic conferences.  Thanks for listening!

    44 min

  8. 02/05/2024

    Momademia

    In this week's episode we welcome our first ever guest, Dr Hannah Stewart! Hannah joins Helen to lift the lid on academic mum life and talk about all the ups and downs it brings. Expect tears (from the mums!), tantrums, and everything in between. Thanks for listening!

    1hr 5min
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A PI and her former Post-Doc discuss all the things you think about academia but never want to say. Ran by Helen Nuttall and Kate Slade.

Information

  • Creator
    Kate Slade and Helen Nuttall
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Drs Confess
  • Show Website
    Drs Confess