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the POD - mindhamok podcast seriesOvercoming Overload: Strategies for Managing Overstimulation in New EnvironmentsWelcome to 'the POD', the mindhamok podcast, your go-to resource for young adults navigating the exciting but sometimes overwhelming challenges of study abroad, student travel, and international education. Whether you’re adjusting to life in a new country, preparing to travel as a student, or balancing academics, friendships, and self-care, this podcast is here to support you every step of the way.In this episode, we focus on a topic many students face when living abroad: overstimulation. Moving to a new city or country brings incredible opportunities, but the con...
2024-12-0418 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesInstagram vs. Reality of Life AbroadWelcome to the mindhamok podcast!Your go-to space for social, physical, and mental well-being, specially designed for young adults navigating life abroad. Whether you’re studying, interning, or simply experiencing life in a new country, this podcast is here to guide you through the ups and downs of international education. Each episode shares personal stories, helpful tips, and practical advice to help students embrace their global journeys with confidence.In this episode, we explore the realities of studying and interning abroad in Florence, Italy, with our guests Kira and Maria. Together, we discuss ho...
2024-11-1513 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesThe world is your oyster... how to seize the day whilst travelling abroad!We are joined by mindhamok’s own Gigi with fellow guests Matthew Floyd and Katie Halls, all Americans currently based in the French countryside while touring a play to local children. They get into the pros and cons of a slower life outside the big cities, embracing some peace and quiet and the importance of experiencing new cultures. From cow farts to karaoke, to making friends and dating in a new place, tune in for some travel hacks while living it up in Europe. mindhamok, there for your social, physical and m...
2024-01-2416 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesrevitalizing on-the-go meditation sessionJoin meditation guide Maggie Cammaroto in this brief and revitalizing on-the-go meditation session. In just a few minutes, Maggie will skillfully guide you through a calming journey, helping you find serenity amidst the hustle and bustle of your day. Whether you're commuting, taking a break, or simply need a moment of peace, let Maggie's soothing voice be your companion in this rejuvenating meditation experience. Tune in, breathe deeply, and embrace a tranquil pause with Maggie Cammaroto's On-the-Go Meditation.mindhamok, there for your social, physical and mental health as you...
2023-11-2909 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesJourney of a Lifetime: A Study Abroad Adventure in EuropeEmbarking on an Exciting Journey: A Student's Tale of Preparing for a Study Abroad Program in Spain. Join us on this mindhamok podcast as Josie prepares for her trip. The excitement and anticipation of jumping out of your comfort zone and facing your ambitions. Josie talks about her journey starting at Columbia University before Covid 19 and then how she had the fortune to be able to travel around Europe across different cities. Now Josie is off to Study Abroad in Madrid to finish of her studies where she will be living with a host family. We talk about her...
2023-10-2416 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesA Leap of FaithDiving into a new semester in a new city can sometimes feel overwhelming. – mixed emotions, unknowns, expectations and goodbyes. In this podcast, mindhamok's very own Maggie talks about her own experience of moving to Europe and shares some words that got her through her great leap into the unknown. Sit back, put your mind in a hammock and remember that all great journeys start with a leap of faith. mindhamok, there for your social, physical and mental health as you explore your life. Find out more at ww...
2023-07-2708 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesDiversity, Intersectionality and identityInterested in Intersectionality and Identity Abroad? Because we sure are! You may be wondering “What is intersectionality and how does it affect me?”. Well, intersectionality affects us all. By recognising Intersectionality we can understand complex inequalities, work towards inclusivity and make a change in today’s world through policies and legislation. So yeah… it’s a pretty big deal. Sit back and relax into this podcast on intersectionality and identity abroad… who knows? It might inspire you to change the world! mindhamok, there for your social, physical
2023-07-2723 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesPerfectionism - Part 2Continuing from our last episode, this second part of a two-part series explores how perfection is directly linked to our mental health and ways to overcome it. We've got strategies, tips and tricks for those of us who are perfectionists or our own biggest critics. Prepare to ask yourself: "What am I afraid of?", "Whose voice is in my head?" And "Where did that voice come from?"This podcast series on perfection is brought to you by Pavan Khera Pattar and Alisa Tsykhotsky. Both mental health professionals. Both brilliant. And both here to help you n...
2023-04-2715 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesPerfectionism - Part 1This first part of a two-part series explores what perfection is all about. And how the inability to accept anything less than perfect can lead to negative-self talk, shame and a whole lot of pain. When we're so dead-set on reaching perfection, what are we letting go of in the process? This podcast series on perfection is brought to you by Pavan Khera Pattar and Alisa Tsykhotsky. Both mental health professionals. Both brilliant. And both here to talk you through what it truly means to be "perfect". To explore more check out our blog on...
2023-04-1425 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesSexual Harassment And Safety As A StudentIn this week’s mindhamok podcast episode we are talking about sexual harassment and the impact this has on students. Harassment shapes our experience as humans, especially when we belong to minority groups. The wonderful Camille will be talking us through her experience as a university student in the UK and any advice she has for those of us who have experienced sexual harassment (or harassment of any kind) - an important discussion within our diversity, equity and inclusion priority.Not only does harassment effect our day-to-day lives on our university or campus, but it effects our mi...
2022-11-2320 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesThe New 'Normal' After Covid-19Our recent blog post on 'The Aftermath of Covid-19' reflects on the effects of the pandemic and why we might not be ready to go back to "normal". And on this episode of the mindhamok podcast, psychotherapist Marina Tricard talks us through what we can do if we are still feeling the effects of the pandemic. Are you still anxious to go out? Do you not enjoy socialising like you used to? Maybe going back to "normal" isn't as easy as the media tells us... maybe it's time to re-write our own "normal" and go at ou...
2022-10-0721 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesSupporting Students Through Study Abroad with EllaIn this week's episode we will be talking about our recently published blog post, written by the wonderful Ella! Ella is currently studying in London, all the way from the US. In this episode we will be discussing tips and tricks on how to make new friends, deal with loneliness and what to do in London if you're ever visiting. If you fancy it, have a read through Ella's article on our blog beforehand and then nestle in and join us whilst we talk about studying abroad and all it has to offer. m...
2022-05-1819 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesIt's Mental Health Awareness Month!In this episode, we are joined with our special guest and mindhamok specialist, psychotherapist Marina Tricard. Marina has joined us virtually to share her wisdom on the positive changes we can make to improve our mental health, the negative impact that electronic devices can have and what she does to take care of herself. Hopefully you can take some tips from this episode, that celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month, and apply it to your daily routine - all year round! mindhamok, there for your social, physical and me...
2022-05-1229 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesOut with the old... Adjusting to the newAn adjustment period can feel like some sort of internal limbo, where we're teetering in-between the person we used to be and the person we're becoming. Adjusting to newness, particularly a new culture, can conjure up all sorts of emotions. Perhaps you are feeling anxious or homesick or maybe you have some regret in where you have decided to study. Fear not! These feelings are not only normal but healthy. So maybe you don't want to go out and find your new favourite coffee shop right now - don't worry, the world will still be there when yo...
2022-04-2508 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesExam Stress and some strategies to carry you throughTo say that exams are stressful is an understatement. They can effect our sleeping patterns, diet, mindfulness and overall mental health. At times you may feel like you are being pushed to your limit but it is important to remember that you need balance. You are more than capable of preparing for this exam and the next one and the one after that and then BOOM - you're this generation's Michelle Obama. But before you become a trailblazing icon in your own right, let's discuss some ways to get you through this exam. So get those earphones in...
2022-04-1906 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesTwo Students Comparing their University experience in Italy and USIn this episode, two students meet up to discuss their personal experience of university life in two different countries. They are both studying for similar Majors but their experience is very different. Listen to Emanuele and Carolina talking from Washington DC and Rome about how their University life differs starting from the application process, the academic structure, social life, apartment living and more. They also deliver tips to help other students that are interested in studying in any of those two countries by giving an overview on what you might expect if you choose to study in Rome or...
2022-03-0824 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesFlatmate/roommate conflict can often spoil University experienceAs university students move away from home, they gain their own independence. That often begins by sharing a house with roommates. In conversations between our student ambassadors, the topic of roommate conflict and challenges of living together often comes up. In this episode, our lead student ambassador Emanuele interviews Mahelate Solomon. She works as a Resident Asssistant for a university in the US. Her experience, training, and knowledge made up for a captivating conversation!mindhamok, there for your social, physical and mental health as you explore your life. Find...
2022-01-1729 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesLife as a Study Abroad studentSemesters abroad are experiences that many university students consider doing. Spending some time in a foreign country can be a life changing experience. In this podcast, lead student ambassador Emanuele interviews his peers to share their experience, their challenges, the lessons learned and their exciting moments. From South Korea to Italy, the 4 students interviewed talk about how they faced pandemic-related events; new classes, different types of anxiety, conflicts and new social circle adaptations. Listen to this podcast to hear what to expect and how your peers suggest you navigate difficulties while making the most of your time abroad.
2021-12-1347 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesStudy Abroad Students' anxiety as the end of term & return home approachesKatherine Young, mindhamok wellness coach and Tiziana De Macceis, co-founder of mindhamok, discuss the rise of anxiety in Study Abroad Students as the end of their semester is approaching and they are preparing to return home. Finals, packing, leaving friends, preparing to say goodbye to the host country they finally had got accustomed to, is having a particularly strong effect on students this year, more so than ever. An unusual number of students are suffering from anxiety. What could it be? & what can students do to get through it?Katherine starts off with a wonderful meditation, so make...
2021-12-0533 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesHow can Reflexology help with everyday stressesmindhamok welcomes Maciej Sedlak to talk about the benefits of reflexology on mind, body and health. This episode goes into detail on what reflexology is, how it is performed, which areas of the body it is performed on, what benefits it offers and talks about the science behind the practice of reflexology. The interview is very informative although in a conversational tone and pleasant to listen to. Don't miss it if you want to find out alternative ways to support your health in today's chaotic environment. Everything around us is constantly changing, evolving, and as a sp...
2021-11-1132 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesStudents share their Challenges at UniversityListen to our student ambassadors and wellbeing pro who help you get through the highs, the lows and everything in between during your first days, weeks and months at university.We cover how to navigate friendships, loneliness, social and relationship pressures, alcohol, work/life balance, mental health & well-being and independence.Our mindhamok student ambassadors give you their real-life experiences, offering insights and reassurances about YOUR experience and keeping your mental health in check. They also detail how their confidence, independence and decision-making skills grew over the course of the year- just like yours...
2021-10-011h 05the POD - mindhamok podcast seriesDiscovering Homeopathy with Natasha DespotovicNatasha is a homeopath from the US and teaches homeopathy in English and Spanish, face to face and virtually to students and other international homeopaths. Natasha also treats patients from around the world with natural homeopathic treatments. In this podcast Natasha will focus on how homeopathy can help students through their challenges at university. There are many remedies that can be gentle and helpful. Natasha will talk us through some of the benefits of using these remedies to sustain ones health during exam stress, anxiety, hang overs, break up blues, sexually transmitted diseases and so on.
2021-09-1334 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesBreathwork, the simple yet powerful practice for students and allIn this episode, two of our mindhamok ambassadors, Leah Gould and Simran Bajwa speak with Washington DC based breathwork practitioner Sandy Wiggins about the concept, practice and benefits of breathwork. Breathing; it's the first thing we do when we enter this world, and the last thing we do as we depart. The majority of the time, we are breathing subconsciously, much like the beating of our heart or the growth of our cells, breathing however, can also be controlled consciously, we can arrest conscious control of our breathing by taking deeper or shallower breaths, breathing faster, slower and even...
2021-06-2325 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesFeeling overwhelmed? How Student Coaching can help you transform overwhelm into flow.Student Coaching is growing in popularity across the globe. The concept of a coach first turned up in sports, the coach is there to support athletes in all aspects of their game both physically and mentally, they are next to the athletes all the way, on the field, in the locker rooms, on the busses, tears, cheers… all of it. It’s no surprise that coaching then found its way into business, many companies employ coaches for their employees and leadership teams, then we saw life coaching turn up, helping people achieve life goals or move through a par...
2021-06-0228 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesRelationships... do we really only have one soulmate?!Join our mindhamok ambassador Bethany Game meets author, psychologist and relationship expert Rodney McBride. Rodney's first book "Mutual Healing After The Affair" was published at the beginning of this year and he's now working on a second. In this engaging and informative podcast, Bethany and Rodney tackle questions such as "Is there a soulmate out there for each of us"; "how to cope with jealousy" and "relationships during the pandemic.mindhamok, there for your social, physical and mental health as you explore your life. Find out...
2021-05-2041 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesClimate AnxietyJoin mindhamoks Clinical Director Phil Georgiou and Wellness Coach Natasha Stromberg as they discuss climate anxiety. The episode opens by defining exactly what climate anxiety is and how it can show up in our lives. There are some proactive steps that we can take to do our piece and act as a positive influence within our own communities, Natasha introduces listeners to a number of tips on how to tackle climate anxiety in a way that will reduce it and have you making a positive impact to your own mindset and that of others. We hope you enjoy this e...
2021-05-0327 min
the POD - mindhamok podcast seriesWomen: Violently SilencedIn the first of a series addressing this important issue, writer and educator Tina Rocchio talks to mindhamok's clinical director Phil Georgiou about the daily occurrence of gender-based aggression that is manifested through denial, dismissal and what she describes as the hidden silencing of women at every level of society.Recommendations on what to read and watch - Pema Chodron, The Places that Scare You; Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, Dear Idjeawele or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions (letter to her friend's daughter) and, before this one, We Should All Be Feminists; Mary Beard, Women and...
2021-04-0136 min
the POD - mindhamok podcast seriesmindhamok student ambassadors take the microphoneJoin mindhamok and three of our volunteer student ambassadors as they share their own experiences and those of other student's, subjects such as alcohol pressure, exercise, loneliness, study pressure, cooking & financial stress. Follow us and join our freemium service on our website to access deeper content as we unpack the subjects brought up in this podcast... Comment, share & enjoy.mindhamok, there for your social, physical and mental health as you explore your life. Find out more at www.mindhamok.com
2021-03-2527 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesComing out as LGBTQI+Coming out as LGTQI+ can be a difficult process. In this podcast Tiziana De Macceis, co-founder of mindhamok interviews mindhamok's clinical director Phil Georgiou about his own experience of coming out. Listen to this honest and open-hearted conversation to hear first-hand Phil's insights on what to expect, the feelings that can come up and how to overcome any fears you may have. mindhamok, there for your social, physical and mental health as you explore your life. Find out more at www.mindhamok.com
2021-03-1623 min
the POD - mindhamok podcast seriesGrowing into your identity at universityLife and Wellness Coach Natasha Stromberg, joins Mindhamok’s Phil Georgiou to discuss the mental health challenges students face when forging a new identity at University.mindhamok, there for your social, physical and mental health as you explore your life. Find out more at www.mindhamok.com
2021-03-0227 min
the POD - mindhamok podcast seriesFood for Student Mental Wellbeing, and er... Weetabix and Beans!?Join mindhamok as we speak with Varun Shivdasani, the Head Performance Chef at the Elite Athlete Centre at Loughborough University. Varun will discuss how to eat to keep mentally well during the lockdown as well as introduce us to AFS, which is the Antidepressant Food Score. He will also give us his view on the recent revelation that Weetabix with Baked Beans is a thing. Tune-in and get some student food tips that won't break the bank and keep you on your A-game.mindhamok, there for your social, physical and ...
2021-02-1129 min
the POD - mindhamok podcast seriesPerfectionism doesn't workPerfectionism doesn't work! it can stand in our way and prevent us from completing what we need to do and finding contentment in life. Join Phil Georgiou as he introduces perfectionism & explores it's different types as well as what we can do to balance out those perfectionist voices that find their way into our heads!mindhamok, there for your social, physical and mental health as you explore your life. Find out more at www.mindhamok.com
2021-01-1207 minthe POD - mindhamok podcast seriesStudents - getting through the holiday season in 2020Join Phil Georgiou as he discusses some of the subjects that may be on your mind as you head into the holiday break, help you navigate what may well be a totally different festive season in 2020!mindhamok, there for your social, physical and mental health as you explore your life. Find out more at www.mindhamok.com
2020-12-2431 min
the POD - mindhamok podcast seriesMindfulness during coronavirus - gift yourself 12 minutes of chill timeDuring these uncharted times, it’s important to know that they will pass, looking after your emotional and psychological self is one way to help rationalise things and stay grounded. Join Daniel Morris as he guides you through this 12 minute mindfulness chill outmindhamok, there for your social, physical and mental health as you explore your life. Find out more at www.mindhamok.com
2020-12-0411 min
the POD - mindhamok podcast seriesUniversity life during the pandemicJoin the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of mindhamok, Phil Georgiou, as he discusses university life during the pandemic, interviewed by Daniel Morrismindhamok, there for your social, physical and mental health as you explore your life. Find out more at www.mindhamok.com
2020-11-2319 min
The Validation Lounge, All Parts Are Welcome with Sasha JenkinThe Validation Lounge: Phil GeorgiouWelcome to the third episode of The Validation Lounge with Phil Georgiou.Each episode of The Validation Lounge looks at what contributes to self - esteem with different professionals who work with people; counsellors, therapist, mediators and coaches, amongst others.Phil Georgiou grew up in the UK from a mixed culture family and has lived and worked across Europe and the middle east. Initially beginning his working life in recruitment, Phil went on to work in the television industry before later retraining as an integrative Psychotherapist, counselor, consultant and trainer. Phil is now based in Rome, Italy. Phil is...
2020-11-2236 min