The Mindful Student

The Mindful Student

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The Mindful Student episodes

  • Permission to Rest
    Exam season is an extremely stressful time and we often neglect the routines we have in place to keep us both mentally and physically well. In today's episode, Emma and Shannon discuss the importance of rest after a busy exam period. Drawing upon their own experiences, they share their tips for how to ease back into an exam-free life and encourage you to welcome back calmness and serenity. This is a fitting episode for anyone who has also just finished exams and for those wanting a break over the holidays.

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    14 min
  • Let's Catch Up!
    In today's episode, Emma talks about what she's been up to over the past few months. From turning 23 to finishing university, Emma shares her thoughts and feelings about the upcoming new chapter in her life. This informal, chatty catch up encourages you to reflect on your past few months too!

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    14 min
  • Solo Girl Travel Adventures: Japan
    Today's episode is our fourth episode in our travel series! In this episode, we discuss what Shannon got up to in Japan, how the culture differs from the other countries she has travelled in and we share some tips for if you want to visit Japan too! It's a great episode for anyone but especially those who also want to embark in their own travels to Japan. We really hope you enjoy!

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    20 min
  • Financial Foundations #2: Investing for Beginners
    Welcome back to our second episode in our financial foundations series! This week we are joined again by Emma Hernandez-Moore. We talk about the power of investing and how students can get involved with the stock market whilst at university. It’s a really informative episode with lots of great tips and tricks from Emma. It’s great to be back!

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    19 min
  • Take a Break

    After 29 consecutive episodes, Emma and Shannon are daring to detach and taking a break over the next month! In this short episode, we discuss the importance of taking a break, what's in store for when we return and what we aim to achieve whilst we are away. Perhaps you also need to take a break? We hope this episode inspires you to reflect on what you need right now.

    See you in May when we return with more exciting content!


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    6 min
  • Solo Girl Travel Adventures: New Zealand
    Join Shannon as she explores New Zealand on her solo female adventures post-university! Witness the inner growth and self-confidence that can come with solo travel and post-uni life. Shannon's journey is an inspiration for anyone questioning their next steps. Episode 3 is all about the beauty and serenity of New Zealand- the third episode of an exciting series!

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    19 min
  • How to Parent Yourself

    We cannot change the parents we had, but in later life, we can learn to care for ourselves in new and better ways. Join Emma and Shannon this week as they discuss opportunities to reparent ourselves.


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    13 min
  • After Studying Wind Down Meditation

    Whether you're studying at home, in a library, on campus, or anywhere else, university life can be pretty stressful. Sometimes following a long day of lectures, assignments, and revision, we need something to help us switch off.

    After a challenging day of studying, on your way back from campus, or when you settle in at home, put in your earphones and take just 10 minutes to breathe & unwind.

    Join us for this special post study wind down meditation, led by Guest Meditation Teacher, Conor Stone from The Mindful Minute Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3empO3taWpgwnry9cnHqjx?si=7bc33fa696af4438*

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    13 min
  • 10 Ways to Practise Gratitude
    Gratitude is considered an important key to unlocking a happier life. It can boost our relationships, create more pleasant emotions and create greater optimism in our lives. Join Emma and Shannon this week as they discuss 10 easy ways to practise gratitude from writing thank you cards to buying little gifts to those you care about. Why not give this a go this week and let us know how you get on!

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    14 min
  • Why Showing Up for Yourself Matters
    Join Emma in this week’s episode where she explores what is means to show up for yourself, a term used to describe the importance of taking small steps towards a goal which ultimately makes your future self proud. In this episode, Emma shares how she shows up for herself and the benefits she has felt from doing so. Feeling inspired from this episode?- Do something today that your future self would be proud of! 

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    14 min

About The Mindful Student

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Welcome to the Mindful Student Podcast: the podcast sharing small steps in self-development for students, by students. Each week, Shannon and Emma will be discussing all things student wellbeing with…