How music shapes our mood: the science behind the sound
Listening to tunes right now? Public Health student Fiyo explores the role that music can play in our wellbeing, with tips on how students can use […]
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Crafting a 'good enough' study day
A “good enough” study routine is more sustainable than a perfect one, so focus on key principles, not flawless execution, to build days that help you […]
Spotlighting the Future of Wellbeing Promotion: Meet Elli and Aria
Meet two rising stars shaping the future of mental health promotion—one research-driven, one media-savvy—and discover how students are changing the wellbeing game. Recently, I’ve had a […]
Losing Focus? You're Not Alone—And Here's How to Get It Back
Tired of digital distractions hijacking your focus? This post explores the reasons behind our shrinking attention spans and offers practical strategies to reclaim your concentration and […]
Online Mindfulness Meditation
Take a 15-minute mindful pause with Flinders Counsellor Chris O’Grady in these free, drop-in online meditation sessions. No experience needed, just a moment to breathe and […]
Managing big emotions - tools for the toolkit
Banishing negative emotions from our lives would actually not be a great thing. But learning how to strategically nudge our emotions in certain directions, that is […]
Midday Meditation
I’m guessing you’ve probably heard about mindfulness meditation. Want to get a taste for what it involves? Want to practice more regularly? Consider joining the Midday […]
Discover Dreamy: Guided Meditations from the First Storytellers
If you enjoy using guided meditations to relax, sleep or ground yourself, this collection of mindful audio stories from Common Ground, a First Nations not-for-profit that […]
Huberman Lab Network Newsletters
One of my favourite podcasts produces protocols on a range of study relevant topics (e.g. goal setting, sleep). Learn more in the post. One of my […]
Nine big myths about depression — busted
I thought this episode of All In The Mind on depression was useful in separating out the illness of depression, from the way we use the […]
Access a great series on procrastination in Waking Up app
I think procrastination is a central challenge in moving meaningfully towards our goals. There are lots of great resources on the topic, one which I am […]
Another good podcast episode on sleep
Discover the power of sleep for learning, performance, and emotional wellbeing through insights from sleep experts like Gina Poe, who shares fascinating facts on the stages […]
Understanding dopamine dynamics might help you feel more motivated
Motivation has long felt like a slippery concept for me. But over the past few years, I’ve heard more and more people talk on the concept […]
Oasis plays host to Sensory Concert on 7th October at 10am
An increasing awareness of sensory issues in different diagnoses is translating into specialist events like the one described in this blog post. Get your classical music […]
A new recommended podcast with great content and a terrible intro
I want to help you build a library of self-development resources to support your mental health and productivity needs. Podcasts are a great resource for ongoing […]