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Podcast: Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast
Episode: Why I Almost Quit My PhD & What Coming So Close To Burn Out Taught Me (Pangolin Holiday Special 2025)
Description: In today's episode Jack looks back on 2025 and reflects on the highs and lows of the year. He discusses why he came so close to quitting his PhD and what some time away from the work taught him about community, resilience and loving himself. Jack also makes some resolutions for 2026 and gives some information on what is coming up on the podcast this year! Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker!Learn more about the Chester Zoo Changemakers Toolkit here: https://www.chesterzoo.org/conservation-science-education/international-conservation-academy/conservation-changemakers-toolkitMusic Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-an