Mind Matters
‘Mind Matters’ is a podcast made by Mind Matters Productions, that covers topics related to mental health in correlation to the student life. The people behind this concept are four second year students from Creative Business, who have had their fair share of mental struggles in student life and thus, want to share their stories with the rest of the world. A student’s life can be challenging after leaving family behind, managing an own life and dealing with new situations. But everything starts in the mind and that’s why mental health matters so much, especially to students. All they need is a sense of compassion. ‘Mind Matters’ gives the push in the right direction by exposing stories, giving understanding and making the listeners feel less alone with their struggles.
Episodes
Episode 1 - Procrastination
This is a BIG one. Let’s talk about… procrastination. Does everyone else seem to have their stuff together when it’s deadline week? We assure you that is NOT true for many students. Tune in to hear some STRESSFUL procrastination stories from our very own hosts and special guest, Jochem, and how we overcame them.
Episode 2 - Homesickness
This is an EMOTIONAL one. Let’s talk about… homesickness. Are you too old to be experiencing homesickness? The answer is NO. But it does get easier. Have a listen to figure out exactly how. Also, is home sickness about the place or the people? Our international community tackles this struggle (while also being very far away from home) and possibly a few tears were shed…
Episode 3: Mistrust in your team members
This is a SPICEY one. Let’s talk about… mistrust in your team members. Group work this, group work that. It’s not always fun but it is necessary. How do our hosts and special guest tackle all the group work they do at university? And what professional advice does our very own psychologist have to give?
Episode 4: Speaking up in your team
This is a FOLLOW UP. Let’s talk about… speaking up in your team. Last week we covered what it’s like to set boundaries and collaborate with your team members, but what about CONFRONTATION? Something you struggle with? Us too. We don’t think anyone really enjoys it, but there is always a time and place, tune in to learn how to deal with it.
Episode 5: Making friends
This is a PERSONAL one. Let’s talk about… making friends. University is a different vibe to high school, with a new place, a new culture and new people. How did we make friends? And is ‘finding your people’ a ‘luck’ thing?
Episode 6: Stage Fright
This is an EMBARASSING one. Let’s talk about… stage fright. We’ve definitely frozen up during presentations. Everyone copes in different ways, do you agree with our methods? Perhaps our very own psychologist has a tip or two on how to improve on this.
