Podcasts by what a time: getting you across campus (and beyond) one pep talk at a time

back-to-school from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.281951

Anyone have the back-to-school scaries? In this episode, I talk about how anxiety and excitement are two sides of the same coin. We dig deep into how transition is like updating your phone... and w...

a pep-talk on social media from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.276446

Did you know social media is designed to be addicting? Whether you love it or hate it; it's a part of our lives and can have real life impact on mood and confidence. In this episode, I chat abou...

all the stress from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.269216

in stress season? today we're talking about five components of managing stress (and why they are actually the first things you throw out the window). I also share the difference between stress and ...

corona mentorship from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.263314

What a wild time to be on planet earth! I keep bouncing from peace to freaked. How about you? There's no right way to feel and in this episode I share mentorship around navigating this unprecedente...

maggie's magic: how to use oracles to tap into your intuition from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.240950

"What should I do?" I hear this question all the time as a mentor. Confusion can be uncomfortable (not to mention lonely). It's sometimes hard to make sense of life's changes and challenges! In my ...

does dating stress you out? a pep talk on soulmates from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.233950

Have you ever come home from hanging out with someone or going out on a date and immediately jumped right into your own head?  

“Do they like me?”

 “Are they going to ask me out for ...

grounding practice: a meditation for when you want to feel calm from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.214025

Any overthinkers out there? This is the pep-talk for you. When there's a lot going on in your mind and the world, grounding is an exercise that centers you for peace and calm. Ever walk into a r...

a goal setting ritual that will help your productivity from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.196783

Feel mentally scattered, disorganized or overwhelmed? My mind felt cluttered until I started doing a monthly goal setting ritual and the secret here is that it also doubles as a productivity hac...

how to take an effective break the mentor way from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.181274

A side effect of the pandemic I didn't expect was how hard it is to not have designated transition times. We used to have built in commutes, walks to class, in-person after school activities and...

a tip if you feel like every day is blursday from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.167726

Each day feel the same to you? Everything starting to blur into one? This pandemic problem has come up a lot with my students (and something I feel as well). In today’s pep talk, I share a clip ...

how"should"stress ruins relaxing (and what to do about it) from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.154936

Ever try to relax and then tell yourself all the things you should be doing instead? I should be studying. I should be doing my laundry. I should be out with friends. This definitely ruins relax...

a pep talk on being lonely from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.142263

Feeling lonely is a completely human experience, but it can be so difficult! This topic has been floating through my private practice lately so I wanted to share with you here. Today we chat abo...

thinking of transferring? listen to this first from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.137230

Transferring schools is a big decision and not something to take lightly! This pep talk shares what you need to know when you consider leaving the school you're at, how making a change is never ...

success tip: the personal board of advisors from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.124135

Do you have a personal board of advisors? Just like a business has a board of directors to consult on the growth and well-being of a company, a mentor is part of creating an inner circle for you...

a mentor tip to help with procrastination from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.111171

Do you procrastinate? If you feel stressed around all you have to do or are someone who tends to put things off, I've got a mentor tip for you. It's to create what I call an "ick list," and it's...

the first myth of the college experience: college is the best time ever from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.096808

"This isn't what I thought it would be. I'm not sure I like college." These are common freshman thoughts! We hear over and over again that college is the. best. time. ever. but for most, it does...

why we lie from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.078131

"Why didn't they tell me that before?" If that question has crossed your mind, this is a pep talk for you. Inspired by (and shared with permission) a student who had a friend lie by omission, I ...

parent pep talk: the shift from doer to supporter parenting from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.067815

If your hope for your children is to be whole hearted, confident adults this is the pep talk for you. One of the biggest topics I chat with parents about is the transition from doer parenting to...

a pep talk on motivation from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.057236

Feeling unmotivated lately? This has been a YES for my students so I wanted to talk about it here. Motivation is a super layered topic. In this episode we cover the reasons we can feel unmotivat...

how to know what to do from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.045149

Do you find it hard to make decisions? Stay in or go out? What to eat for dinner? What to major in? What sorority to join? Maybe you’re making a big decision like what college to go to. Inspired...

what to do when things are heavy from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.030227

My private practice has been the most heavy I ever seen it and with what's going on in the world right now, I wanted to share a technique I've been using in my 1:1 sessions. It takes only 12 min...

are you angry or resentful? from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.016153

Are you mad or are you actually RESENTFUL? This is a question, I've asked my students lately. Resentment is not a word typically brought up by mentees, but it's definitely present! In today's pe...

the roommate race from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.006646

Something new I've seen over the last few years is the freshman year hunt for the roommate. Instead of getting assigned randomly, students are connecting and finding roommates online, which alth...

assuming the worst from 2023-12-13T21:51:34.001126

Have you ever assumed the worst about something or someone and then been proven absolutely wrong? I have and so have my friends and students that's why this is a pep talk today. We are chatting ...

the impact of the pandemic on students from 2023-12-13T21:51:33.986576

I know that everyone is tired of talking about the pandemic, but I feel like we're only now starting to process what went down… and it was TRAUMATIC. In this pep talk, I explain my "the pandemic...

10 minute habit hack from 2023-12-13T21:51:33.970635

Got summer goals? I do. In today's pep talk, I share my 10 minute habit hack that you can apply to any area of your life so that you ACTUALLY see progress. 

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a pep talk on permission from 2023-12-13T21:51:33.952025

Do you need to give yourself permission? If you're a people pleaser, this episode could be really helpful for you. In this pep talk, I share my personal relationship with permission right now, w...

herbal remedies for sleep, anxiety,&stress with Mayernik Kitchen from 2023-12-13T21:51:33.947528

A few weeks ago, I went to the Mayernik Kitchen, a modern day apothecary, in North NJ and left asking herbalist Shannon to be on the podcast! She's so kind and knowledgeable, I wanted her to sha...

how to know whose advice to take from 2023-12-13T21:51:33.931892

Have you ever asked a bunch of people what you should do about something then ended up confused OR maybe people just give you unsolicited advice which ends up making you feel unclear. If any of ...

how to ask for help from 2023-12-13T21:51:33.916729

I always give my students the opportunity to text me in between sessions so they can fill me in on what's going on or get any kind of support if they need it, but I noticed that there was someti...

back from college and fitting in with your family from 2023-12-13T21:51:33.898797

Did you have moments over Thanksgiving break where you felt like your family operated fully without you? Maybe like the didn't need you or that you didn't fit in? You are not alone! In this pep ...

bridge year energy from 2022-12-19T12:00

Although I'm not big on New Year's resolutions, I do tend to encourage a little reflection at the end of December. Something I've noticed a lot is that a bridge year can get overlooked for all i...

the best grade to get a mentor from 2022-12-11T05:00

After many years of mentoring, I'm sharing what I think is the mentorship sweet spot! 

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going from friends to friendly from 2022-11-28T13:44:57

Friendship (especially shifts in them) is a huge topic that comes up in my private practice and in this pep talk, we're chatting about going from being friends with someone to being acquaintance...

parent pep talk: a mantra for parents from 2022-10-31T21:36

Every labor day weekend I get the same call from parents of college freshmen and what they share inspired my favorite mantra for parents: support not solve! In this pep talk, we chat examples of...

choosing to be in charge rather than in control with mary van geffen from 2022-10-24T15:30

Parent coach, Mary Van Geffen joins us to explain the distinction between being in charge versus in control and why it's so important when it comes to parenting teens. In this pep talk we chat o...

songs that feel like the end of the movie from 2022-10-12T14:05

Ever been grumpy or feeling blah and wish you could snap yourself right out of it? Well, today's pep talk is a super easy way to shift your mood. We also go into my favorite Ted Lasso quotes: "b...

how to get people to like you from 2022-09-26T16:00

Do you make yourself very available? Do what everyone else wants to do? Feel bad for saying no? Take responsibility for how other people feel? Are an over-giver? If you said yes to any of these ...

parent pep talk: the father of the bride effect to understand your teen from 2022-09-19T11:00

Today I'm sharing what I call: The Father of the Bride effect and how it will change your perspective on your teen's behavior. I always share this during my parent talks or parent sessions becau...

been recently ditched? you're not alone from 2022-09-12T12:57:15

Been recently ditched? If you said, yes, I'm not surprised. September is a HUGE month for friendship shifts. In this episode, I share why back to school getting left out is common, why it's real...

parent pep talk: how to support your college student while they're away at school from 2022-08-29T11:00

You get the call from your daughter at college that she's upset and you immediately want to swoop in and come up with 10 solutions for whatever issue she's brought up. It's amazing to have ideas...

parent pep talk:"last weekend as a family"pressure from 2022-08-19T13:45:41

If you have a college student leaving for school soon and have been hearing yourself say, "This is our last week (or weekend) as a family," I'm issuing a gentle PSA: the last week as a family is...

playing out worst case scenarios? try this tool from 2022-08-15T11:00

Do you worry? I do! If you're someone who tends to fear fantasize, this tool is for you. My mentor Erin taught me this and I've been using it with my students ever since. Hope this serves you as...

mind, body, soul dorm packing list from 2022-07-25T11:30

We spend a lot of time figuring out what we need for our dorm rooms and our classes, but we totally overlook the mind, body, soul part of the transition and what items support that! In this pep ...

parent pep talk: what to look out for around your teen's mental wellness from 2022-07-18T11:00

In today's parent pep talk, we chat a question I get a lot: what should I look out for in terms of warning signs around my college student's mental health. This can be a tricky place because col...

how to love your body with Meagan Fitzgerald from 2022-07-11T11:52:14

When body image kept coming up in my private practice this spring, I knew I wanted to bring in an expert and there's no better person than life coach and fitness instructor Meagan Fitzgerald. Le...

mental wellness to-do's before your freshman leaves for college from 2022-06-26T13:00

Got a soon-to-be college freshman? This is THE pep talk for you. I'm sharing what I think every student should do for solid mental wellness support before going away to school. We chat foundatio...

parent pep talk: never ask your teens this question from 2022-06-19T23:55:06

I've had a lot of parent chats in the last couple of weeks and I don't know if it's the end of the school year or college kids coming home from school, but communication has been wonky! In today...

when your college student coming home for the summer isn't a smooth transition from 2022-06-12T14:52:51

The transition from college back to living at home for the summer is HUGE for both parents and students. If you're finding it bumpy that's totally normal. In this pep talk, we chat about parent/...

what's causing dysregulation on college campuses? from 2022-05-30T15:17:44

Do you know what your trauma response is? That sounds heavy, but what I'm really asking is: do you know when you're dysregulated? aka what brings us in and out of emotional wellbeing. In this pe...

parent pep talk: why college is an interesting time for mental health from 2022-05-22T15:13:47

Prior the pandemic college campuses had a mental health crisis and in this mini parent pep-talk, I'm chatting one reason college has always been an interesting time for mental health and what se...

that'time is running out'feeling from 2022-05-15T15:10:16

Did you know that the 'time is running out' feeling might just be an anxiety response? Typically when you're wrestling with the idea of time you're feeling OOC (the mentor way to saying: Out of ...

my mentor origin story from 2022-04-24T19:35:03

I LOVE an origin story. I deeply appreciate hearing about how someone got to where they're at. I'm always searching for podcasts featuring someone's backstory and in today's pep talk, I share my...

when you're totally overwhelmed from 2022-03-27T12:00

Stack stress is a term I’ve made up to describe what happens when you have a lot going on at once, put caring yourself allll the way at the bottom of your list, then one tiiiiny thing tips every...

give yourself a break from 2022-03-20T14:42:57

Many of my students have high expectations and end up being  super hard on themselves. I recently asked a mentee, "Do you feel like you deserve rest?" and she said, "Only if I've earned it." Tha...

is there something wrong with me? from 2022-03-13T18:20:56

Is there something wrong me? Is this normal? What is going on here? If you're a human on the planet, I bet these have crossed your mind at one point or another and I know it can feel like a scar...

thinking of transferring? listen to this first from 2022-03-07T08:16:51.136470

Transferring schools is a big decision and not something to take lightly! This pep talk shares what you need to know when you consider leaving the school you're at, how making a change is never ...

a simple tip for happier teens from 2022-02-27T17:18:53

During the pandemic, I noticed that in the absence of transitions (like a commute or grabbing lunch or going to a workout class) how important they are to our mental wellbeing. In today's pep ta...

success tip: the personal board of advisors from 2022-02-21T18:29:03.796148

Do you have a personal board of advisors? Just like a business has a board of directors to consult on the growth and well-being of a company, a mentor is part of creating an inner circle for your o...

parent pep talk: how to get teens to take your advice from 2022-02-21T00:16:01

Feel like your teens aren't taking your advice? I got you. In today's pep talk, I share the unlock when it comes to getting your teenagers to heed your guidance, why pulling back from parents is...

on dating and hooking up from 2022-02-13T18:45:40

Want more from your relationships? This topic comes up in my private practice a lot. What I hear is that students are **not** cultivating the kind of romantic relationships they really want. Why...

what to do when you're blue from 2022-01-30T17:41:41

Last week I felt so blue and if you're from the Northeast, then you know that the winter's can be tough on our mood. I wanted to share the two big things you can do help shift yourself out of fe...

what I do on sundays from 2022-01-16T16:38:43

Feel anxious about Mondays? Get a pit in your stomach about the week ahead? Sunday Scaries are a real thing. Today I'm sharing what I do on Sundays to help make Mondays easier (while also includ...

what to consider when making a big change from 2021-12-19T14:56:02

Thinking about making a big change in your life? Transferring schools? Leaving your job? Changing your relationship status? Those decisions can feel huge and usually start as a whisper almost as...

an exercise to clarify your family culture with mary van geffen from 2021-12-12T16:02:24

What kind of mom or dad do you want to be? Parent Coach, Mary Van Geffen joins us to share her amazing Thanksgiving Exercise to help you get clear on the kind of family culture you want to creat...

food stress body stress from 2021-11-28T19:35:41

I need to be "good" today because I was "bad" yesterday. Ever say that to yourself in terms of eating? In this pep talk, I chat about the impact of labeling things as good/bad, what restriction ...

don't match the energy from 2021-11-22T00:00:10

Sometimes I feel it's easier for students to chat with me, a mentor, versus their parents because of how I receive their stories. The key to having someone open up to you is that they feel safe ...

is your house safe? from 2021-11-14T15:49:49

Do you live in a safe house... like an emotionally safe one? This pep talk is all about creating an emotionally safe household and why it's a big part of helping our kids regulate their nervous ...

parent pep talk: how not to drown in what your kids throw at you from 2021-10-24T14:02:01

Your child comes home from middle/high school upset. Your kid calls you overwhelmed at college. If you're a parent, there's a good chance you've been in these situations at some point and it's p...

what happens when we don't deal with feelings from 2021-10-17T17:26

Can past events be pulled into the present? Sometimes it's from undealt with feelings. In this episode, I share what the difference between "little t" trauma and "big T" trauma is, how the past ...

how to accomplish a big goal from 2021-10-10T17:00:27

Do you have a big goal, but aren't sure where to start? Feeling stuck in a particular area of life and don't know how to move forward? I've got your back. In this pep talk, I'm sharing a tangibl...

parent coaching with mary van geffen from 2021-09-26T06:00

We are joined for today’s pep talk by international parenting coach Mary Van Geffen! After finding herself overwhelmed by her Titanium-Willed Child, Mary became a Simplicity Parenting Counselor®...

the third myth of the college experience: everyone else is loving college from 2021-09-19T12:00

It is nearly impossible to see other people's social media and not compare, but it takes on a whole new meaning for college freshmen. In this pep talk, we chat how social media has transformed t...

the third myth of the college experience: everyone else is loving college from 2021-09-19T12:00

It is nearly impossible to see other people's social media and not compare, but it takes on a whole new meaning for college freshmen. In this pep talk, we chat how social media has transformed t...

second myth of the college experience: you meet all your friends freshman year from 2021-09-13T14:10:50

"Everyone has friends already." "I don't have anyone to hang with." There's an expectation that you get to campus and immediately click, connect, and have a group of friends. For most students, ...

parent episode: what to do if your daughter hates college from 2021-08-31T00:26:53

Your college student calls you upset saying they're unhappy. You don’t know what to do and now you have a pit in your stomach. Parenting a college kid is a different ball game. In this pep talk,...

finding your people: a pep talk on making friends from 2021-08-22T13:04

Making friends can be confusing and although I feel really lucky with my friendships now, it wasn’t always the case! In this episode, I share my own friendship story and the tools to create fulf...

finding your people: a pep talk on making friends from 2021-08-22T13:04

Making friends can be confusing and although I feel really lucky with my friendships now, it wasn’t always the case! In this episode, I share my own friendship story and the tools to create fulfill...

2 ways to create a foundation for mental wellness from 2021-08-15T04:00

We know what it takes to create physical wellness for ourselves, but what about the mental? If you're someone who runs anxious, stressed, or can find themselves blue, having a solid wellness fou...

women's health with nurse practitioner Julia Huff from 2021-07-27T07:26:37.730126

I'm joined by nurse practitioner Julia Huff to talk about women's health! We chat honestly about anxiety, pms, symptoms you might not expect, how to self-care, and more! It's like a chat with your ...

how to cure an emotional hangover from 2021-07-11T13:27

Have you ever hung out with people, had a great time, only to wake up with anxiety about what you said or did? If you're someone that replays every stupid thing you did in your head, this episod...

a pep talk to normalize the outgrowing of things from 2021-06-20T13:08

A lesser known side effect of the holidays is that it can really bring up stuff you've outgrown. It's something I've seen with my students for years. Whether it's coming home from school ...

on being ghosted from 2021-06-13T14:00

If you've been on the receiving end of a ghost and feel confused or frustrated, I got you. In this pep talk, I chat about what ghosting really is about, what most of us do when it happens, how b...

re-entry anxiety is real from 2021-05-30T12:54:20

Re-entry side effects as we come back into the world after the pandemic are a real thing! Would you run 5 miles without any training and expect not to be sore? No! So why are we expecting oursel...

tiktok mental health&college dating apps from 2021-05-23T13:02:56

I wanted to record an end of the school year wrap up so today I'm sharing two themes that popped up in my private practice this year more than before. We chat tiktok mental health accounts and w...

one way to make the college transition easier from 2021-05-16T21:12:45

College is a massive life change and in today's episode I share one thing you can do before you ever get to campus to make the transition easier. 

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a pep talk on change from 2021-04-25T17:31:57

There's obvious change that happens in life where you know it's coming like starting or graduating college, but then there’s not-so-obvious big changes like letting go of an old thought pattern ...

one way high school affects the rest of your life from 2021-04-18T23:42:08

“I’m not good enough.” “I’m not smart enough.” “I can’t do that.” Have you ever said any of those to yourself? The stories we tell ourselves (about ourselves) are incredibly important and believ...

the secret behind why someone is mean to you from 2021-04-11T14:04:06

A year ago I took a walk with my sister and vented about a friend I felt was unkind to me. I went on and on, when she looked at me and said something that changed my mind about the situation. Ha...

stack stress support from 2021-03-28T15:33:22

Stack stress is a term I’ve made up to describe what happens when you have a lot going on at once, put caring yourself allll the way at the bottom of your list, then one tiiiiny thing tips every...

a pep talk for when you're waiting on college decisions from 2021-03-18T17:26:16

Are you waiting to hear back from a college? Hoping to get off a waitlist? Is the unknown stressing you out? College decisions can come with a lot of feelings! Check out this bonus episode for a...

a pep talk on pandemic productivity from 2021-03-14T18:47:40

“I can’t get motivated.” “I’m not being productive.” Have you felt that lately? There are so many reasons for burnout right now, but one hypothesis I have for a lack of drive is how we view our ...

a pep talk on friendship breakups from 2021-02-28T21:57:55

Today's pep talk is a clip from my ‘ask me anything’ episode chatting about friendship breakups. It can be really confusing and upsetting when a friendship  ends which is why I want to share som...

if I could only give one piece of advice to college students this would be it from 2021-02-21T18:54:22

Today's pep talk is a clip from my ‘ask me anything’ episode! Someone submitted: if you could only give one piece of advice to college students what would it be? What I share is something I remi...

how to get closer to your friends (and yourself) from 2021-02-14T18:45:46

Ever have someone ask you how you’re doing and respond, “I’m good. How are you?” without giving it an ounce of thought? When we share what’s really going on with our friends and give space for t...

ritualizing your routine: inner practices for mental wellness from 2021-01-31T18:29:14

Do you do something every day to honor your inner self? I, for sure, did not in high school and college, but now I rely heavily on them for my overall wellness. After having a h...

how to figure out what you're good at from 2021-01-24T15:00

What’s the easier question to answer: “What are you good at?” or “What are you bad at?” My guess is the latter. Knowing what you’re good at feels like it should be obvious, but it’s really not! ...

confidence vs competence: a pep talk on putting yourself out there from 2021-01-17T14:47:38

I've seen a confidence theme lately and it always starts with the same two words: I can't.

I can't apply to that college.

I can't ask that person to hang out.

I can’t a...

3 tips for surviving a long winter (break) from 2021-01-10T14:30

Do you get the winter blues? Have an epic long winter break? Dreading a Covid Winter? I hear you! In today’s pep talk, I share 3 tips to help you navigate liminal space: the time between Listen

a pep talk on hype holiday fomo from 2020-12-27T14:12:20

Have you ever felt pressure on a holiday like New Year’s Eve or 4th of July to have fun plans? It’s so easy to look at social media, see what people are up to, and compare it to what you’ve got ...

a fun way to intention set for the new year from 2020-12-20T17:55:45

Want to plan out 2021, but don’t dig resolutions and still feel like you're processing 2020? Same, same, so I’m sharing an exercise to help you work backwards. Imagine you’re looking back on you...

first ever'ask me anything'pep talk from 2020-12-13T14:53:04

Today's pep talk is my first ever "ask me anything" episode! I collected questions from my students, instagram, and FAQ to answer live. We chat all different topics from mentoring, anxiety, frie...

an easy exercise to shift stress from 2020-11-22T15:59:54

Over the summer, I started having sleep issues. I'd fall asleep fine, but wake up in the middle of the night worried. Forget about being able to go back to bed. I knew I needed to do some waking...

has covid made us socially awkward? the social atrophy of 2020 from 2020-10-25T13:35:35

Has covid made us socially awkward? The answer is yes. In today’s pep talk, I chat about what social atrophy is, if you can be out of practice hanging out with people, and what you can do about ...

10 ways to stop anxiety before it starts from 2020-10-18T16:05:37

Sometimes anxiety can feel like a mystery and the more I study it, the more I see that it's often a perfect storm of many factors.  As a sensitive person, I've found myself in anxiety until I st...

fitting in for old souls from 2020-10-11T20:43:47

Ever been called an old soul? 

For me, an old soul is someone who is wise and deep. They’re people who are self-reflective, introspective, and thoughtful about themselves and the world. I ...

a pep talk for when you're being hard on yourself from 2020-09-27T18:01:51

Any of these sound familiar? Stop being so hard on yourself. Let it go. Try to stop thinking about it. You're such a perfectionist. I know that this is a very relatable topic because I hold spac...

one tweak that can improve your confidence, friendships, romantic life, and your body from 2020-09-20T14:05:45

If you want to feel happier, shift your confidence, have better friendships, attract a romantic partner, and improve your body, I have one life tweak you can make that can lead to big shifts. It...

a pep talk on being jealous from 2020-08-31T00:00:05

Jealously has been a sneaky side effect of the pandemic. It's easy to think that someone has it better than you when there are all different levels of school and work opening for fall. Jealously ca...

**bonus** acceptance meditation from 2020-08-18T01:09:11

This **bonus** meditation comes at the request of a listener. Frustrated? Annoyed? Feel like every day is groundhogs day? Cool. Me too. I'm sharing the meditation I use to help me accept what's hap...

covid and college admissions from 2020-08-16T23:37:08

The pandemic has turned college admissions upside down. Without SAT/ACT scores, extracurriculars, and with semesters of pass/fail grades, the traditional admissions rubric no longer works. This is ...

a pep talk on navigating the unknown from 2020-08-10T13:00

I know there's so much unknown right now (like what will Fall 2020 look like?) and how uncomfortable uncertainty can be especially for college students and recent grads who are already undergoing m...

mentor minute with megan mcdowell from 2020-06-24T21:19:24

Welcome to the podcast Megan McDowell, MSW, LPC, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of Heartworks, and my mentor! This is a feelings centered episode. If you're someone who worries or has ever been ...

essence energy with peri zarrella from 2020-05-20T20:28:36

I'm excited to announce I started a new series interviewing my mentors. These are the people I go to when I need guidance and I thought it could be fun to bring them on here to talk about some o...

quarantine routine from 2020-04-29T23:00:22

Even though online classes have been reported by my students to be the WORST, they have served the purpose of giving you something to get out of bed for... so what do you do when school ends? I got...

do they like me? a pep talk on dating from 2020-04-29T22:22:27

Do you dissect everything when you start talking to someone you’re interested in? Do the beginning stages of getting to know someone feel confusing? With so many ways to communicate (FaceTime, d...

when expectations don't meet reality from 2019-11-20T05:00:12

not not happy from 2019-11-13T13:01:22

anyone ever tell you about the awkward part of transition, where you've found some stable ground, but just still aren't on the other side of it? well in this episode we talk about it! we also chat ...

a pep-talk on being in your 20's from 2019-10-30T04:00:08

I know I talk a ton about being a college freshman, BUT I mentor lots of girls in their early 20's! In this episode we cover the Three Big Questions you need to answer, how your 20's are a differe...

what sounds fun? from 2019-10-23T13:43:20

College gets the reputation of being tons of fun all the time, but the reality is that it's a series of ups and downs. Today's episode is about self-care in the form of FUN. Levity is the antido...

low bar meditating from 2019-10-16T04:00:07

we know we should meditate because it's supposed to be good for us, but how do we actually do it and stick with it? today's episode I share my low bar meditation practice including the songs I use,...

how (and why) to put yourself out there! from 2019-09-25T10:50:53

Afraid to go after the things that you want? I get it. Today's episode is all about putting yourself out there. We talk about how **not** putting yourself out there gets you the result you're afrai...

first semester freshman year from 2019-09-10T19:31:21

if you're sitting at college thinking, "this is the best and worst thing ever... " you are right on track. This episode covers the million opposing feelings of being on a college campus, social med...

a pep-talk on relationships from 2019-08-17T18:22:07

There are a lot of different topics when it comes to dating/relationships so this is an overview of relationships in general! I chat about the vulnerability it takes to be in relationships, share ...

the myth of the freshman 15 from 2019-06-12T11:28:06

Today's pep-talk is on the myth of the freshman 15. My friend Erin says, "If you want to know about a person and how they treat themselves, pay attention to how they feed themselves." There are so ...

coming home from college for the summer from 2019-05-13T22:39:29

coming home from college is always awesome at first, until the loss of freedom sinks in! this episode is about surviving summer, balancing your school self with your home self, and what to do if yo...

self-care for students from 2019-05-13T21:15:06

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intro: getting you across campus one pep talk at a time from 2019-05-13T20:05:18

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