Careers & Cradles: Balancing Motherhood & Dementia Research

In this episode of the Dementia Researcher Podcast, host Emily Spencer, a PhD student at University College London, discusses the challenges and triumphs of balancing a demanding career in academia with motherhood. Guests Dr. Laura Prato and Dr. Aisling McFall share their experiences of working during pregnancy, maternity leave, and returning to work. They discuss the unique challenges of short-term contracts in academia and the societal guilt associated with returning to work after having a child. They also highlight the importance of supportive teams and flexible working arrangements in facilitating a successful return to work. Resources Mentioned in the show: Alz Soc x Daphne Jackson Fellowship - https://bit.ly/4bT5mpV Daphne Jackson Fellowship Webinar - https://bit.ly/484Foga -- Full biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk Like what you see? Please review, like, and share our podcast. This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher #dementiaresearch #academica #academia #motherhood #pregnancy