The Mindful Student

Welcome to the Mindful Student Podcast: the podcast sharing small steps in self-development for students, by students. Join Shannon and Emma each Friday as they discuss all things student wellbeing✨

Join us as we talk openly about the drinking culture in our 20s and our relationship with alcohol at university, as well as giving you invaluable tips in how to embrace sobriety.

In today’s episode, Shannon and Emma share their 6 tips in how to both reduce screen time and to reflect on social media use.

In this week's episode, Shannon talks us through her experience with meditation and gives us invaluable tips in how to start meditating ourselves. We dive into some of the many benefits of meditating, especially at university.

In this week's episode, Shannon and Emma discuss ways in which they slow down amidst the rush of university life. These simple tips encourage you to live in the moment and spark joy in your everyday life.

In this week's episode, Shannon and Emma will be talking about their own experiences with exercise, as well as highlighting the physical and mental challenges that arise when undertaking a half marathon.

Kindness is contagious, it binds people together and strengthens relationships. In this week's episode, Shannon and Emma discuss 10 random acts of kindness which you can incorporate into daily life.

Set aside 5 minutes from your busy day to practice a meditation for gratitude. This guided meditation, led by Shannon, is especially beneficial in the morning or whenever you need a positive energy boost. The meditation involves a 4-6 breath ratio designed to activate your parasympathetic nervous system, catalysing a sense of calm and clarity. Making this meditation a part of your daily routine can help you cultivate gratitude, promoting a more abundant and balanced life. Enjoy this special episode as a refreshing break during reading week!