When students embark on new adventures like starting university they can hit some challenges along the way:

• Friendship issues
• Academic disappointments
• Homesickness
• Overwhelm with so much to do

It is at these times it is important to be your own best friend. In this episode, Kim shares:

• Why self kindness is so important.
• What self kindness looks like, and why it is definitely not about being 'soft' on you.
• Why and how kindness is contagious and why it's worth spreading it around.
• Her Self Kindness Compass, you can download the Tool she guides us through in this episode HERE.

Enjoy the episode and if you want to listen to more on the topic of self-care and self-compassion these episodes will be helpful:

Nurturing Self-Compassion Episode 5 HERE

Understanding Our Inner World Episode 32 HERE

This is a great listen for students who are about to go to university and for teachers and parents who are supporting this transition.

In the podcast, Elizabeth interviews Diana as she talks of Wise Effort focused work with college bound students and those who are new to university life. She reminds us that it’s a time of rapid growth and opportunity for young adults with the need for intentional care.

Listen to Diana as she shares her experiences, encourages self-reflection through questions and leads us in a meditation practice that connects us with others.

• Preparing the practical and psychological ground to prime students for success
• The role of self-care and self-compassion.
• How Diana chartered her own path at college with her mess becoming her message.
• Exploring and living your values as a guide to being your best
• Wise Effort through being curious about where you put your energy to do the things you want to do.

Dr Diana Hill is based in Santa Barbara California. She is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker and leadership coach on Wise Effort and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Website https://drdianahill.com/services

Her podcast – Wise Effort is a great listen.

Number of publications: ACT Daily Journal and The Self-Compassion Daily Journal – both could be useful self-study guides to the move to university.

Diana's new Book – Wise Effort will be available in September 2025

This is a great listen for parents to listen and reflect on their experience when their young adults leave home.

In the podcast, Elizabeth interviews Paul who has been taking a deep dive into the empty nest world.

Listen to Paul as he talks about

• the empty nest as a a transition experience that needs attention and adjustment
• the myths around the empty nest
• the lack of research yet the common experience
• common issues around this transition time
• words of hope for parents about the empty nest.