Shows
Defining Academic ValidationGifted kid burnout In this episode, Juliane talks about the phenomenon of gifted kid burnout. She goes into the causes and effects of this phenomenon and talks about the validation-seeking that it can cause.
2023-05-0819 min
Defining Academic ValidationI'm not perfect either - the expectations of others and the pressure to be perfectIn this episode, Juliane talks about her experiences with being viewed as the "perfect student" by others and how this has affected her expectations for herself. The episode tries to debunk the idea of the existence of the perfect student and talks about how harmful such an unattainable goal can be. It further discusses how the expectations of others can affect one's sense of self and one's own expectations.
2023-04-2523 min
Defining Academic ValidationTackling and sustaining academic ambitionIn this episode, Juliane discusses the positive and negative sides of academic ambition, and how the view on it changes as we grow up. The episode also deals with the seemingly contradictory relationship between the importance of academic ambition and the negative connotations of caring a lot about grades.
2023-03-2521 min
Defining Academic ValidationAcademic pressure and the anxiety to performIn this episode, Juliane deals with the pressure which one can put on oneself to always perform well and get excellent grades. She also talks about outside pressure and the importance of not caring about what others think. The episode moreover deals with the school system in itself and how it is at fault for some of the academic pressure felt by many of its students.
2023-03-0621 min
Defining Academic ValidationMy study routines/how I study for testsIn this episode, Juliane describes how she studies in each of her subjects with the focus on preparing for tests. The subjects are math, biology, global politics, economics, Danish, and English. However, many of the tips are applicable to most if not all subjects.
2023-01-3131 min
Defining Academic ValidationStarting the new semester off rightIn this episode, Juliane shares her tips and tricks on how to get a good start to the new semester and how to stay on top of things. The episode also deals with the importance of having healthy habits and a good mindset, allowing room for relaxing and failure.
2023-01-1625 min
Defining Academic ValidationPreventing and dealing with burn-outIn this episode, Juliane talks about burn-out and reflects on her habits in the semester which has come to an end. The episode moreover deals with creating healthy habits in order to prevent burn-out and accepting that we are all humans, meaning that we need breaks and time to relax.
2022-12-2620 min
Defining Academic ValidationThe act of comparing academic growthIn this episode, Juliane deals with the importance of focusing more on academic growth than grades and results. She also talks about how it is important to create healthy habits which can be sustained during a school year and that this will lead to better results in the end than constantly pushing oneself above the limit.
2022-12-1221 min
Defining Academic ValidationDealing with bad gradesIn this episode, Juliane talks about the act of dealing with bad grades and how they can affect one's self-worth and mental health. She also talks about how one can use bad grades constructively and that one needs to remember that bad grades are the exception and not the rule.
2022-11-2827 min
Defining Academic ValidationBasing self-worth on gradesIn this episode, Juliane deals with the effect grades can have on one's self-worth and how this affects mental health. The episode also deals with the positive and negative aspects of getting grades, and how we usually focus more on the bad grades than the good grades.
2022-11-1633 min
Defining Academic ValidationActively learning outside of schoolIn this episode, Juliane shares tips and tricks on how to learn outside of a school setting, The episode deals with the view on learning both inside and outside of academia. It also looks at learning from a perspective of furthering one's knowledge as a way of preparing for university applications.
2022-11-0235 min
Defining Academic ValidationThe toxic productivity culture (the act of never feeling productive enough)In this episode, Juliane looks at the productivity culture found on social media and the toxic aspects of it. It also deals with how this culture might affect the definition of productivity and when one actually feels productive.
2022-10-1726 min
Defining Academic ValidationRomanticise life and academiaThis episode deals with the act of romanticising and how it relates to productivity. It also focuses on hopes and dreams and how one should strive towards goals while also living in the moment.
2022-10-0319 min
Defining Academic ValidationProcrastination and productivityIn this episode, Juliane talks about her relationship with procrastination and productivity, and how the latter is portrayed on social media. The episode deals with the harmful effects productivity culture can have on one's mental health, but also on what counts as being productive and the constant search for the productivity.
2022-09-1927 min
Defining Academic ValidationBalancing academic and social expectationsIn this episode, Juliane tackles the expectations of doing incredible academically while also having a thriving social life. The episode deals with all the expectations surrounding high school, and how the reality is usually much different. Most importantly, it discusses the shifting balance between one's social and academic life.
2022-09-0521 min
Defining Academic ValidationDealing with imposter syndromeIn this episode, Juliane shares her experience with imposter syndrome and how it has affected her academic life. This episode is about opening a discussion about imposter syndrome and recognising that is is more widespread than priorly assumed.
2022-08-2218 min
Defining Academic ValidationCreating good study habits and planning your timeIn this episode, Juliane shares the study tips and tricks she has learned throughout her last school year while also passing on knowledge from her student counsellor. The episode deals with everything from note taking to motivation and is a great episode for finding out how to study more efficiently.
2022-08-0838 min