In this talk, prepared with A. Maccan, psychobiologist and cognitive psychologist, we would like to open a discussion on topics that often feel taboo in our community, such as stress, mental health, and stereotypes. Using some concepts from work psychology, we will share reflections and experiences from colleagues and friends about the challenges of working in academia. Rather than providing definitive answers, our aim is simply to encourage dialogue on how we could better acknowledge and address these issues together.