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The Annotated Mind
🎙 The Annotated Mind is a space for thinking clearly in a noisy world.
Hosted by Cinzia DuBois, this podcast explores the ideas, patterns, and habits that shape the way we think, learn, and live.
Blending philosophy, psychology, and personal insight, each episode breaks down complex thoughts into something clearer, calmer, and more manageable. For overthinkers, deep thinkers, and anyone trying to make sense of their own mind: this is where we slow down, reflect, and begin to understand.
📖 Because the best ideas aren’t just read—they’re lived.
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Episodes
7 episodes
Why Smart People Feel Like Frauds in Academia: Managing Imposter Syndrome
Ever feel like you don’t belong in your academic program: like you’re faking it, and someday everyone will realise you’re not as smart as they think? That’s imposter syndrome.In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind imposter synd...
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Does Academia Kill the Joy of Reading?
Does academia kill the joy of reading? In this episode, we explore how studying literature in academic settings—whether in school, university, or postgraduate research—can turn a beloved hobby into a chore. From analysing books to death to raci...
Bridging the Know-Do Gap: The Iterative Process
Struggling to turn knowledge into action? In this episode, we explore the Know-Do Gap—why we often fail to apply what we learn—and how the iterative process can help. From overcoming perfectionism to building habits through smal...
Why Do We Forget the Books We Read?
Have you ever looked at a book on your shelf and realised you don’t remember anything about it? Recently, I had to confront that horrifying reality when I picked up not one but two books that I'd not only read, but annotated! How is it possible...
Quitting the Internet
How is it possible to quit the internet in today's day and age? We need the internet for everything, from communicating with loved ones to online banking and paying our bills. But, have we ever truly challenged ourselves to think about how litt...
The Anxiety of the Unwritten
We all have ideas—brilliant, ambitious, half-formed thoughts swirling in our minds. But why is it so hard to turn them into something real? In this episode of The Annotated Mind, we explore the tension between thinking and doing, the p...
Welcome to The Annotated Mind: Thinking in the Margins
What does it mean to truly engage with ideas? The Annotated Mind is a space for deep, reflective thinking—where history, philosophy, and literature meet personal growth and curiosity. In this first episode, I share why I’m rebranding t...