the POD - mindhamok podcast series
Your Global Journey, Your Mental Wellness — the mindhamok podcast is here to support and empower international students, study abroad participants, and young people navigating life across borders, whether thats a new city or a whole new country. Each episode provides practical tips and insights on mental health, well-being, and social challenges tailored to the unique experiences of students and young people studying or living abroad or away from home. From managing stress and adapting to new cultures to building resilience and finding community, we cover it all. Join us as we explore what it means to thrive globally, one journey at a time, with expert advice and real-life stories to help you put your mental wellness first—no matter where in the world you are.
Social, Physical and mental well-being. Put your mind in a hammock...
Episodes
35 episodes
Overcoming Overload: Strategies for Managing Overstimulation in New Environments
Welcome 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. Whe...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 2
•
18:21
Instagram vs. Reality of Life Abroad
Welcome 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 c...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 1
•
13:29
The 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...
•
16:16
revitalizing on-the-go meditation session
Join 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 you...
•
9:06
Journey of a Lifetime: A Study Abroad Adventure in Europe
Embarking 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 facin...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 3
•
16:40
A Leap of Faith
Diving 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 wor...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 2
•
8:52
Diversity, Intersectionality and identity
Interested 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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 1
•
23:56
Perfectionism - Part 2
Continuing 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 perfectionist...
•
15:00
Perfectionism - Part 1
This 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,...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 14
•
25:04
Sexual Harassment And Safety As A Student
In 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...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 13
•
20:30
The New 'Normal' After Covid-19
Our 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 mi...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 12
•
21:29
Supporting Students Through Study Abroad with Ella
In 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, al...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 11
•
19:10
It'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 heal...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 10
•
29:56
Out with the old... Adjusting to the new
An 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 emotion...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 9
•
8:20
Exam Stress and some strategies to carry you through
To 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 y...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 8
•
6:50
Two Students Comparing their University experience in Italy and US
In 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 ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 7
•
24:52
Flatmate/roommate conflict can often spoil University experience
As 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 togethe...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 6
•
29:34
Life as a Study Abroad student
Semesters 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 expe...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 5
•
47:22
Study Abroad Students' anxiety as the end of term & return home approaches
Katherine 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. Fi...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 4
•
33:04
How can Reflexology help with everyday stresses
mindhamok 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 ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 3
•
32:46
Students share their Challenges at University
Listen 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 a...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 2
•
1:05:12
Discovering Homeopathy with Natasha Despotovic
Natasha 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....
•
Season 2
•
Episode 1
•
34:48
Breathwork, the simple yet powerful practice for students and all
In 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 wh...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 13
•
25:40
Feeling 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 th...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 12
•
28:45
Relationships... 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...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 11
•
41:04