This episode focuses on managing emotions. This month Rach is joined by Yin, a Wellbeing Adviser in Student Services and Elsa, a Postgraduate student here at UEA. We explore what emotions are, and some guidance around healthier ways to manage challenging emotions. Content warning: Brief mentions of physical harm. Access Support from Student Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/UEA-STS⁠⁠⁠⁠ More info about wellbeing workshops: bit.ly/ueawworkshops Follow us on social media for more from UEA Student...

This episode focuses on financial wellbeing. Join Rach as she chats with Naomi the Senior Student Life Advisor for Finance in Student Services at UEA about the impact that finances can have on students wellbeing particularly at the moment with the cost of living crisis. Naomi shares some guidance as well as different options for students to access further financial and wellbeing support. Links for further support as discussed in the episode: -Student Life Finance general web page:...

This episode explores how to form healthy habits – this is something that is particularly relevant at the start of the year when so many of us set new years resolutions. We discuss a few tips to help guide you to form new healthy habits as we go into the new year but of course is applicable at any time. Access Support from Student Services: ⁠⁠bit.ly/UEA-STS⁠⁠ Follow us on social media for more from UEA Student Services: Instagram/YouTube: @ueastudentservices Twitter: @sts_uea

In his episode we're talking about 'the five ways to wellbeing', five simple things we can all do to benefit our physical and mental health. Rich is joined by Megan, one of our Student Services Advisors, to think about how we can use the five ways to wellbeing as a proactive way of improving our wellbeing, as well as a reflective tool for checking in with ourselves. Access Support from Student Services: ⁠bit.ly/UEA-STS⁠ Follow us on social media for more from UEA Student...

This is a bonus episode for this month for Disability History Month. In this episode we chat with Annabel who is a Wellbeing Adviser for Disability within Student Services about looking after your wellbeing with a physical disability. Highlighting the impact that living with a disability can have on someone's wellbeing, and exploring some practical and personal actions that can help. As well as hearing from our Student Wellbeing Trainer Anya, about how they make wellbeing work for...

This episode explores how to support a friend with their mental health. Considering the steps we can take to support someone, and the importance of boundaries and looking after ourselves. Rach and Rich reflect on some key questions with Emily and Tiya, two students at UEA and members of the Headucate society, hearing their perspective on how to best support a peer who may have poor or declining mental health.   Check out the How to Support a Friend section on the Blackboard Student...

World Menopause day is October 18th! This is a bonus episode of the month and it explores what menopause is, some of the signs and symptoms and the impact it can have on your wellbeing. Listen to Rach chat with Suzy Shutt who is a lecturer in Physiotherapy at UEA and also works privately specialising in women's health. Suzy talks through some tips for anyone experiencing menopause and where they can go for further support. Content warning: brief mention of suicide Links for further guidance...

This episode explores the wellbeing and mental health support that is available at UEA to all our students throughout their time here. Looking after your wellbeing is important, and there’s lots of support through Student Services that can help you with this. Listen to Rich and Rach as they chat to Jock, Head of Wellbeing (Access and Early Intervention), to help explain the support we offer and how you can access it. Find about more about wellbeing support at...

This is the first episode back after the summer! Rich & Rach are joined by Gemma Standen the Widening Participation Officer for Mature Students. Drawing on Gemma's experience as a student, and with the students she supports in her role, we discuss what students can be doing to prepare themselves for university with a particular focus on the actions that will support their wellbeing during this transition. Although there is discussion around support for mature students this episode is...

This is the last episode for the academic year! In this episode, Rich & Rach discuss the impact the summer can have on our wellbeing, both positive and negative, and share a few tips for how students can both maintain and improve their wellbeing over the next couple months. Remember all students can still access support from Student Services throughout the summer. Access Support from Student Services: bit.ly/UEA-STS. Follow us on social media for more from UEA Student...

In this episode, Rich & Rach are joined by Lei, one of the Wellbeing Advisers from UEA Student Services, to talk about Mental Health Awareness week and #ItsTheLittleThings. This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, it's the biggest opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to focus on getting good mental health. The week aims to tackle stigma and help people understand and prioritise their and others' mental health. This year's Mental Health Awareness Week theme at UEA is...

Listen to us chat with Ella, a student at UEA, all about self-awareness. We talk about the importance of self-awareness for students and what that has looked like for Ella during their time at UEA. We also offer some guidance for any students looking to bring a little more self-awareness into their lives. Access Support from Student services: bit.ly/UEA-STS. Follow us on social media for more from UEA Student Services: Instagram/Facebook/YouTube: @ueastudentservices Twitter: @sts_uea

Listen to our latest chat with Emma, one of the Disability Advisers in UEA Student Services. This month we’re looking at focus, so today, we'll be exploring the topic of focus and concentration for university students with Emma. Whether you're studying for exams, working on assignments, or trying to balance multiple commitments, maintaining focus can be a key factor in academic success and overall wellbeing. To hear more from Emma, check out Episode 9 - Neurodiversity Celebration...

In this episode Rach is joined by Elise, the SU Postgraduate Officer at UEA. The theme for the month is Motivation so listen to us chat about what motivation looks like for Elise, and reflections on their previous experience as a PGR student. We discuss some tips and strategies that can help with motivation throughout the PGR journey.  Please note although this episode specifically focusses on PGR students - all students are welcome to listen and may find it beneficial. Follow...

In this episode Rach is joined by Archie, our Student Wellbeing Trainer, to chat about motivation and what this can look like for students. We discuss what motivates us, Archie's experience of motivation as a student, and some tips for when we feel a lack of motivation.  Access Support from Student services: bit.ly/UEA-STS Follow us on social media for more from UEA Student Services: Instagram/Facebook/YouTube: @ueastudentservices Twitter: @sts_uea

Listen to our latest chat with Kajsa, one of the Learning Enhancement Tutors from Student Services, talking all things goal setting. We discuss what different types of goals look like, how to make your to-do lists more effective, and how meaningful goals can help us feel more hopeful about the future. You can find out more about the work the Learning Enhancement Team do, or following @uealearn on Instagram or Twitter, and you can contact them by emailing [email protected] Access Support...

Listen to our latest chat with Gareth from Togetherall, talking about how students can access and benefit from Togetherall. Togetherall is an online mental health support community, anonymous and 24/7. You can connect with someone who understands what you’re going through, anytime & anywhere.  Find out how to access Togetherall and more information here: bit.ly/UEATogetherall Access Support from Student services: bit.ly/UEA-STS Follow us on social media for more from UEA Student...

It's common to set new years resolutions at the start of a new year, but often these can be unrealistic and given up on by the end of Jan, which can feel demotivating. Listen to Rach and Rich chat to Anna, a Wellbeing Adviser in Student Services all about what sustainable self-care means to them and how students can approach the new year in a more realistic and compassionate way.  Access Support from Student services: https://bit.ly/UEA-STS Follow us on social media for more from UEA...

Listen to our latest episode to hear Rach chat with Nicoletta, one of the talking therapists from Student Services, all about self-compassion. They discuss the meaning of self-compassion and dispel some misconceptions as well as discussing some ideas about how someone can get started bringing a little more self-compassion into their lives. Access Support from Student services: https://bit.ly/UEA-STS Further guidance about self-compassion from Kristen Neff:...

In this episode, Rich is joined by Archie, our Student Wellbeing Trainer, and Tom, one of UEA’s Movember ambassadors, to talk about Movember and men’s health. This episode's discussion centres around what Movember means to each of them and about some of their own experiences with mental health at university. Follow @uea_movember on instagram for more updates on what Movember events are going on around UEA this month, fundraising updates and more. Access Support from Student services:...

In this episode we are joined by Gemma, the Wellbeing Training Manager in Student Services, and Rach and Rich's boss! Our conversation focuses on the theme of balance. We explore what balance looks like for students, why it's important, why it can be challenging to achieve and some tips for students looking to bring a bit more balance into their lives.  Find out more about upcoming workshops, events and groups with Student Services: https://bit.ly/WBTsway Access Support from Student...

In this episode we are joined by Anwulika from Student Services, and Aaron the SU Welfare, Community and Diversity Officer at UEA. This is a bonus episode for the month and is all about Black History Month and the theme at UEA this year is focused on mind, body and soul. Listen to Anwulika and Aaron as they chat to us about how listeners can celebrate and educate themselves about Black History Month, and how they can take action. While also considering how Black History Month relates to...

In this episode we are joined by Evie, the SU's Activities and Opportunities Officer. Our conversation focuses on the theme of connection, looking at the benefits of interacting with others on our wellbeing, as well as how societies and sports clubs can help give us a greater sense of belonging at university. Follow Evie on Instagram: @activities_ueasu Get involved and find out more information about societies and clubs at UEA: https://www.ueasu.org/opportunities/ Find out more about...