3.47 What to do if you’re lonely in academia

The PhD Life Coach

The PhD Life Coach
3.47 What to do if you’re lonely in academia
Jul 28, 2025 Season 3 Episode 47
Vikki Wright

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Loneliness in academia is so common yet so rarely talked about. In this episode I’m going to get honest about some of my experiences of loneliness, share why I think academia can be a particularly lonely place, and give some tangible tips that you can use to make it all feel a bit better.


If you enjoyed this episode, you might like this episode on the six types of social support you need and this one on how to build your academic community.


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