If I say the words “Eating Disorder” to you, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the typical media portrayal of a severely underweight white young woman, weirdly always with a tape…

I am raising awareness for mental health and stigma for 3 months now. Night shifts with writing and organizing next to my “real” job. 3 months with over 40 blog posts and almost 300k views.…

I am blessed with an overflowing cup, Filled to its brim with life force that fills me: With energy and inquisitiveness Taking me and my ideas forward. While I may doubt my own superpowers, I…

My first NWO VENI research grant interview 2 years ago failed. I did not get the grant. Being a scientist is not always glamorous & entails failure as well. Failed experiments, rejected papers, rejected grant…

Du willst an die Uni? Mit deinen Noten?Mathe. Physik. Chemie.Die nehmen Dich doch gar nicht. These words were horrible to hear. I wanted to study so bad. Yet, here I was and the job advisor at…