This podcast describes the scientific journey of 15 early stage researchers that are part of the Innovative Training Network Encompassing Training in Functional Disorders across Europe (ETUDE). Throughout the course of ETUDE, a series of podcasts will be recorded by the Early Stage Researchers, reflecting the different work packages on mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment and stigma of Functional Disorders This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 956673.