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.

Episodes

  1. JAN 30

    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

  2. 09/12/2025

    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!

    1h 11m

  3. 03/07/2025

    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

  4. 09/11/2024

    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

  5. 05/02/2024

    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!

    1h 5m

  6. 03/08/2024

    Putting the Ability in Vulnerability

    In this week's episode Helen discovers that this is a comedy podcast, Kate goes from stiff to pliable, and we embrace the importance of vulnerability in work life.  Thanks for listening!

    38 min

  7. 11/14/2023

    Rent-A-Friend

    Helen and Kate drink one too many coffees and ask each other "are we friends?". In this episode, our hosts discuss friendship without payroll, thoughts on the Delay Send email function, and the meaning of life in the Sims.  Thanks for listening!

    23 min

  8. 06/16/2023

    Rejection

    Helen and Kate share their academic rejection stories from papers to grants and their feelings after getting those sad emails. Close but no cigar! From dodgy spam filtering to "grant unboxing", this episode of Drs Confess puts the rejoice in rejection! Thanks for listening!

    41 min

  9. 01/27/2023

    Imposters

    Kate and Helen discuss the infamous imposter syndrome, how it affects post-docs and PIs alike, and share a tragic anonymous coffee spillage story...  Thanks for listening!

    27 min

  10. 07/22/2022

    Level up!

    Helen and Kate discuss their experiences of academic career steps, the expectations vs. reality, and awkward emojis on this episode of Drs Confess! Thanks for listening!

    30 min

  11. 06/16/2022

    Guilt Trip

    Come along for the ride with Helen and Kate as they talk about academic guilt, working patterns, and crisps in this weeks episode of Drs Confess! Thanks for listening!

    41 min

  12. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Pilot - Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway

    Kate and Helen discuss fear of starting a podcast, fear of asking questions, and overcoming fears in this pilot episode of a brand new podcast all about academic life, 'Drs Confess'. Thanks for listening!

    19 min

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About

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
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Drs Confess
  • Show Website
    Drs Confess