The Thriving Student Podcast: Recent Episodes
Bridget Backhouse
Helping you go from surviving to ~thriving~ during your studies!
Hi there, love! My name is Bridget. I'm a qualified naturopath who wants to provide you with easy tips and tricks to implement while you study to keep you staying healthy.
A bumper episode for you today - two important topics as you head into the pointy end of your studying year. All the links mentioned in today's ep can be found below:
4 Study Techniques to try:
- Pomodoro Technique: https://pomofocus.io/
- Active Recall
- Flashcards
- Visual Support
Maximising your Study Space with these 5 strategies:
- Minimise distractions
- Good lighting
- Comfortable seating
- Tech Management
- Personalise it!
Relevant Past episodes to have a listen to:
- 'Make the most of your school holidays' & the BLOG
- 'Managing your study anxiety' & the BLOG
FREE THRIVING STUDENT HEALTH PLANNER AVAILABLE HERE
You can find me on socials: Instagram and Facebook or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
IT'S BEEN A HOT MINUTE! Hi there, how the heck are you? Tune in to today's episode to find out where I've been for the last little while, and what's taken up so much of my time!
If you're travelling soon, or have been overseas recently and been struck down by a tummy bug, I want you to listen up! I've got some tips in here about how to prevent travel sicknesses, how to recover when you get home, and how a naturopath can be a valuable part of your recovery journey too!
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
It's part 2 in our immune system series - this week I want to point out SEVEN different things we can look out for and implement during winter time to protect and support our immune system while it looks after us. A few nutrients, a few foods and a few lifestyle things to keep in mind to keep you WELL. As always - this advice is general and if you're looking for tailored and personalised recommendations, I highly recommend booking in for an appointment: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/book-now
You can find me on socials:Instagram and Facebookor check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested! If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
It's definitely winter-time here in Melbourne - and there are so many things we can change in our regular routine to support immune function and keep us THRIVING. The next few episodes are all about ways you can support your overall health during this cold season, and it's only just part one in this little mini-series, so keep tuned for more natural health suggestions.
And also if you're looking for that Cottage Pie recipe, it's here and it's DELICIOUS: https://www.recipetineats.com/cottage-pie/
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
Have you ever heard of the vagus nerve? In this episode, I'm going to outline what the heck it is, how it works and what we can do to utilise its power to help settle the nervous system and overcome the gut reactions that come with it! Don't forget to let me know what you think of the episode below!
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
HI - I KNOW IT'S BEEN AGES, I'M REALLY SORRY! Just a 2-minute explainer about why I've been M.I.A, I'll be back next week with content (barring any more tech headaches!).
Thanks for your understanding xx
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
Headaches are a huge pain (literally!) when you're trying to study - especially if you can't figure out why it's happening or how to deal with it! I've put together a few of my best tips to help manage your headache with the help of some natural strategies, as well as understanding where the pain is coming from in the first place!
If you're looking for the essential oil blend I mentioned, you can find the Eco Modern Essentials blend here or the Absolute Essential blend here.
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
I've been promising this episode for a while now - let's talk all about what a healthy poo looks like! A few nitty-gritty details included in this episode - probably best to pop in the headphones and finish your brekky before having a listen to this one!
- Bristol Stool Chart - you can see it here! https://www.continence.org.au/bristol-stool-chart
Don't forget to respond to the poll, follow the podcast and let me know if you've got any feedback!
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
Ever wondered if your gut is happy and healthy? I'm going to talk you through the four common symptoms that clients might have if they come and see me for a consultation and we'll talk about what they mean and some ways to help manage them!
A few links mentioned in this ep:
- Foodility app: https://foodility.io/
- Managing bloating instagram post: HERE!
Don't forget to respond to the poll and let me know if you've got any feedback on the podcast!
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
A highly requested ep topic! Let's talk about some ways that you can manage your study anxiety - it's a chock-a-block episode! Here are a few links I mentioned for you too:
- LifeLine: 13 11 14, https://www.lifeline.org.au/
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36, https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support
- Headspace: https://headspace.org.au/
- ReachOut: https://au.reachout.com/
- Box Breathing instructional video: on my instagram
- FREE Thriving Student Health Planner available here!
That's a lot of great stuff, don't ya think?!
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
Thanks for bearing with me - here's your (belated) episode, dedicated to making the most of your holiday break.
I have a FREE Thriving Student Health Planner available, if that's your sort of thing! It can help keep your holidays organised and prioritised, and you can download it HERE! If you like it, I'd love you to tag me on Instagram and show me how it's helping you - please and thank you xx
HAPPY EASTER!
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
There was a big report that came out this month that highlighted how Aussies aren't eating enough vegetables - so let's fix that, shall we?! Today's topic dives into the power behind eating all the colours of the veggie rainbow, including some examples of how to include more veg in all your regular meals and snacks.
If you're interested in reading the report, you can find it here.
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
It's our eighth episode and this week - I'm hungry! So we're talking all about ways to snack, smart! Let's get some healthy and nutritious snacks into you to help you get through a busy study session, and find out why that's so important for success.
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
Water - it's vital! Let's chat all about why you need to have great hydration, how you can tell if you're drinking enough water and some of my favourite ways to increase your water intake.
My Water App: https://mywaterapp.me/
Plant Nanny App: App Store or Google Play Store
I apologise about the audio quality not being great this episode - definitely a work in progress for me, I'll attempt to do better next week!
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
Hey there love - let's get that body moving! There are so many incredible benefits to prioritising exercise throughout your time as a student and I'm here to tell you all about them. Feeling uninspired about how to exercise? Don't worry, I've got a long list of ideas for you, as well as tips on how to include it as a part of your routine.
Yoga with Adrienne: https://www.youtube.com/@yogawithadriene
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
The third episode in our series focused on improving your sleep quality! In this episode I've got some answers to your questions about healthy sleep, as well as three nutrients and three herbs I commonly use in the clinic to support a client who needs an extra helping hand getting some good shut-eye.
If you are interested in discussing any of these recommendations and how they could help you, I highly recommend you book an appointment! I offer a FREE 15 minute Discovery Call so that we can have a quick chat together about how naturopathy can help you. Book in here: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/book-now
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
This episode is the second in our little sleep series and today I've got 4 key recommendations to include in your sleep routine. These tips are to help optimise your sleep quality and ensure that you're getting a good night's sleep.
LINKS:
- Endeavour College Article: Apps for Study & Focus
- Insight Timer App
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
This week's episode is all about sleep, it's part 1 of what will be a three-part series on sleep for students! I'm going to explain all about what sleep is, why you need to have a good night's sleep and what that actually means. Come back to find out more in part 2 next week!
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
In this episode, we're deep-diving into why breakfast is so important for students, as well as some of my key breakfast ideas to help get you a little inspired.
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
It's the first episode of The Thriving Student Podcast! I'm going to take you through my five best healthy tips to help you start the year on the right foot, the healthy foot!
You can find me on socials:
Instagram and Facebook
or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested!
If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.