Life Between Classes

You know the feeling - that pit in your stomach when you see a bad grade. The urge to hide under the covers when you don't get the job. The tears you hold back when you miss the mark or lose the game. Failure isn't fun. But what if we can take the sting out of failure by changing how we think about it? What would we go out for in life if we weren't so afraid of failing? What could we accomplish? Join us for this confronting conversation about failure, and learn a powerful process that can turn a failure into a win. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Are you starting college this semester? Chances are you're feeling some combination of nervous, excited, and overwhelmed. Even if you graduated decades ago, I bet you can still remember how you felt during those first few days of the semester. New campus, new people, new schedule...everything new. This episode is a round-up of wisdom and insight from upperclassmen, recent grads, and other professors to help you navigate this new phase. Even if you've been out of college for a while now, join us for this introspective conversation and consider all the shifts that have occurred in your own mindset and priorities since you were a freshman in college.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

It's exam season! Join me as I walk you through 8 tried and true strategies to approach exams like a pro, and minimize exam anxiety. These strategies are perfect for undergrads preparing for finals week as well as students preparing for national exams like the MCAT, LSAT, bar exam, or board certification exam of any kind. Don't let exams make you miserable. Listen now and find out how to be strategic, prepared, and confident walking into your exam. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

It's a trap! And by that I mean perfectionism. It's not the same as having high standards; it's a form of mental slavery. In this episode we'll talk about the sneaky ways it can show up and we'll dismantle the lies that fuel it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Are you in a slump right now? Do you need a dose of motivation to power you through the next few weeks? Then have a listen to this impromptu bonus episode as I walk you through 13 motivation hacks that can help us anytime we experience a sharp dip in energy or motivation. Then join me over on Instagram @life.betweenclasses and tell me what YOU would add to this list. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

How has this past year changed you? What have you learned about yourself, your beliefs, and your personal needs through a year of discomfort and isolation? These are the questions we're talking about here with graduating senior Liam McDonald. Join us as we reflect on our experience of the pandemic and hear how one college student turned struggle and disappointment into opportunity and growth. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Burnt out? Maybe mindfulness is the solution! On this episode we're joined by Lynn Hogewood, a law professor and dedicated advocate for students' mental health and wellbeing. She's here to talk with us about mindfulness. Chances are you've heard this term before, but today we're diving deep into the personal, educational, and professional benefits of practicing mindfulness. Lynn shares with us what led her to discover mindfulness, and why she encourages students to cultivate mindfulness. She'll walk us through several strategies to incorporate mindfulness into our everyday lives, and demonstrate how this practice can offer us a greater sense of peace and stability no matter what is going on in our lives or in the world around us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

How are you doing? No, really, how are you doing? Is your reflex response “fine" or "OK"? Do you tell people if you feel not OK? Let's have a candid talk about mental health. In today's episode we're taking this topic head-on and I'm sharing some deeply personal experiences with depression and anxiety, as well my strategies for taking care of my own mental health and overall wellbeing. We must stop ignoring this silent epidemic. If you or someone you know is facing a serious or life-threatening mental health problem, please contact a counseling center, healthcare provider, or crisis center immediately.  https://www.crisistextline.org/  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Are you facing a daunting task in your life right now? Do you feel lost in the woods and can't see a path forward? Join me for this solo episode and we'll take some simple, yet profound wisdom from Frozen 2 and talk about how it applies to my life and how you can apply it to yours. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Let's talk about the First Agreement: be impeccable with your word. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

On this episode we talk about the basic premise of the book "The Four Agreements" by don Miguel Ruiz. We touch on belief systems, false beliefs, and how our brains are programmed in childhood. I invite you to reflect with me on when and where we find ourselves wearing social masks, or false personas, and how doing this diminishes our personal freedom. I also invite you to notice the voice of "The Judge" and "The Victim" in your mind, and I share with you what this sounds like for me. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

As we begin a new semester, let's be intentional about how we approach it. On this episode we talk about finding joy in the journey and embracing the process.  AND I announce a new project I'm doing on YOUTUBE!! Check out the Life Between Classes channel where you can find the video for this episode and an introduction to the Fall 2020 Joy in the Journey Challenge. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdntcbZ948irsj95wwp-9yw  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Unfiltered, unedited endorphin-infused morning thoughts. Listen if you dare. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Do you ever get caught up in trying to prove yourself to the world? Listen to find out why trying to prove yourself can be a dead end road, and how giving up the chase can lead to improved performance, less anxiety, and greater personal freedom. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Did you know that over half of college students experience intense anxiety and a third of college students experience periods of depression? Mental health challenges are more common than many people realize, particularly for college students and recent grads. Yet this topic is often avoided and considered taboo. In this episode, I'm joined by good friend and former student Alana because we both believe that mental health needs to be talked about more openly, so that's what we're doing here. NOTE: We are not mental health professionals. If you or someone you know is suffering, please contact a healthcare professional. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Part of the "What I wish I knew" and "What I wish my professors knew" series, Katherine shares stories, wisdom, and insight derived from her college experience. Also hear a few of my random, off the cuff thoughts on emotions and the human experience in the intro and conclusion segments!   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

In part 2 of my conversation with Em and Pri, we talk about student-professor dynamics. They dish on what they wish their professors knew, and some of the things they love and loathe in the classroom. The theme of "people are people" echoes throughout this conversation, shining a light on how professors and students can find common ground despite differences in age, rank, or personality. We discuss how this concept can strengthen communication between professors and students, and enable them to develop meaningful bonds that extend beyond classroom walls. Don't miss the lightning round at the end and hear about some memorable moments from Spanish class (including one of my most embarrassing days!). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Part of the "What I wish I knew" series, recent grads Emily and Priyanka chat with us today about the transitions they faced in college, how they navigated them and the lessons they've learned. This is part 1 of our conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

This one's a surprise...you have to listen to find out ;-) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Let's look at how every person and event in our life can be an opportunity to decide who we want to be and become the person we want to become. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Let's take all that we learned about motivation from our experience in online classes during quarantine and turn it into a strategy to stay motivated for any project or goal. In this episode, We recap the key factors that affect our motivation and I walk you through a simple planning process derived from these factors. You can apply this template to your own summer projects to ensure that you keep your motivation high and carry them out to completion.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Fear is a funny thing. It can be useful at times, but other times it can hold us back from the things that matter most. Now more than ever, we must be courageous and willing to face our fear, stand up for what we believe, engage in uncomfortable conversations, and be seen and heard. Join me as I reflect on how fear can hold us back and how to break through this often self-imposed barrier.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Have you been triggered by something happening in the world recently? I certainly have. Let's talk about what we can learn from our triggers and what to do when we're triggered by something. This is not a political conversation. It's a conversation about knowing ourselves and navigating how we respond to the events happening around us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Join us as we continue our conversation about motivation with Matt and Jack. In this segment you'll learn more about motivation blocks and simple, yet powerful strategies for overcoming them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Did you struggle to stay motivated for schoolwork during the Spring 2020 pandemic? If so, you're not alone. Join us as we talk about why this was the case for so many of us - students and professors alike - and what we can learn from it. To kick start the conversation, we're chatting with Matt and Jack, two students who share their experience of staying motivated for online classes and what they learned about themselves this semester. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message

Have you ever felt like what's going on in your life between classes affects how you show up in class? If so, you're not alone, and you've come to the right place. Start here to learn what Life Between Classes is about. Whether you're a current college student, incoming freshman, a professor, parent, or a recent (or not-so-recent!) grad, we want you to join the conversation! Join us on Instagram at life.betweenclasses. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebetweenclasses/message