You’ve Got This! - AHC Wellbeing Podcast

Neurodivergence - how does it affect students, staff and wellbeing? S4 E7

Join host Martin Lloyd as he talks you through the topic of neurodivergence at university. 
What is neurodivergence? How does it affect members of the university community? How can neurotypical members of the community adjust their behaviours to accommodate the needs of their neurodivergent peers? Each of these questions, and more, will be answered in this episode, with three interviews. We have Anna, a student, Carly, a staff member at Disability Services, and Kai, a placement student who is living in Leeds. 
Please do follow us to make sure you never miss an episode! You can also find us in your university inbox with our newsletter, in the Helix Makerspace for our Wednesday Wellbeing Cafes and on Instagram @AHCWellbeing. You can also follow Martin on Instagram, @martinlloydjourno. 
Here is the link to the Royal College of Nursing article mentioned in the episode.
This podcast was produced by the AHC Wellbeing Project at the University of Leeds. 
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Sobriety, and the role of alcohol in the university experience - S4E6

Join host Martin Lloyd as he talks you through sobriety and the drinking culture at uni.
How many students drink regularly, and are the figures changing? How can we make uni more welcoming for our sober peers? And what are the benefits of going on a sober night out, even once in a while? All of these questions and more will be answered in this episode.
Also, enjoy an interview with Elinor Johns, the social secretary of the LUU Music Society (LUUMS), as she offers her perspectives on how societies can be more welcoming to their sober members.
Please do follow us to make sure you never miss an episode! You can also find us in your university inbox with our newsletter, in the Helix Makerspace for our Wednesday Wellbeing Cafes and on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@AHCWellbeing⁠⁠⁠. You can also follow Martin ⁠⁠⁠@martinlloydjourno⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. 
Here are links to some of the resources used to research this episode:
⁠Liverpool/Liverpool John Moores Uni study on perceptions of uni drinking cultures⁠
⁠'University, alcohol and mental health', Mental Health Foundation ⁠
⁠SOS UK - Students, Alcohol and Drugs Survey⁠
This podcast was produced by the AHC Wellbeing Project at the University of Leeds. 
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S4E5: Deep dive into postgrad study

Join host Martin Lloyd as he talks you through postgraduate study. 
What are the differences between postgrad and undergrad student experiences? What different challenges do postgrads face? What demands do the application process and financial commitments bring? Each of these questions and more will be answered. Whether you're an experienced postgrad or an undergrad who's interested in hearing more about further study, there's lots of valuable information in this episode for everyone.  
Please do follow us to make sure you never miss an episode! You can also find us in your university inbox with our newsletter, in the Helix Makerspace for our Wednesday Wellbeing Cafes and on Instagram ⁠@AHCWellbeing⁠. You can also follow Martin ⁠@martinlloydjourno⁠ on Instagram. 
This podcast was produced by the AHC Wellbeing Project at the University of Leeds. 
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S4E4: Managing Christmas

Join host Martin Lloyd as he talks you through handling Christmas as a domestic or international student. 
It's almost time for many students to go home for Christmas. For some of us, this can be really exciting, while for others it can be a difficult period. On the podcast, you'll learn about how you can be understanding of everyone's situation at Christmas and the different ways to deal with different issues. 
With the break coming up, how do you prepare to go home to ensure that returning will be easy? How do you balance your deadlines and relaxation over the holidays? What are the best ways for international students to cope with being away from home? 
You'll find all this and more in our latest episode, including an interview with Aurora Uemura, an international Masters student. 
Please do follow us to make sure you never miss an episode! You can also find us in your university inbox with our newsletter, in the Helix Makerspace for our Wednesday Wellbeing Cafes and on Instagram ⁠@AHCWellbeing⁠. You can also follow Martin ⁠@martinlloydjourno⁠ on Instagram. 
This podcast was produced by the AHC Wellbeing Project at the University of Leeds. 
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S4E3: Finding your place at Leeds

Join Martin Lloyd as he talks about one of the most important themes of university, as we come towards the end of the first term of 2025-26: how do you find your place?
As the nights draw in and the academic pressure ramps up, it's only natural to be worried about finding your place at university. Having often lived in the same place for a long time with similar friends, it can sometimes feel like it's difficult to find friends who share your interests, and therefore difficult to find your place in Leeds. For students in later years, there may be worries about leaving university now that you have found your place, as the struggle has evolved. 
Advice on how to deal with these thoughts and more is given on the latest edition of the You've Got This! Podcast, brought to you by AHC Wellbeing. 
We also have a special feature interview on accent bias with two members of the AHC Student Advisory Board, which links to the theme of belonging and 'finding your place'.
Use these links to:
Find out more about the Student Advisory Board here. 
Take a look at the UoL accent bias campaign.
Please do follow us to make sure you never miss an episode! You can also find us in your university inbox with our newsletter, in the Helix Makerspace for our Wednesday Wellbeing Cafes and on Instagram @AHCWellbeing. You can also follow Martin @martinlloydjourno on Instagram. 
This podcast was produced by the AHC Wellbeing Project at the University of Leeds. 
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S4E2: The Season of Student Housing

Join new host Martin Lloyd as he walks you through the key questions around student housing in Leeds.
Who should you rent with? How do you decide where to live? What is a good price?
These questions and more are answered in the episode, with help from two guests: Rocelle Castillo from Unipol and Sarah Al-Battat, the AHC Wellbeing Newsletter intern.
Please do follow us to make sure you never miss an episode! You can also find us in your university inbox with our newsletter, in the Helix Makerspace for our Wednesday Wellbeing Cafes and on Instagram @AHCWellbeing. You can also follow Martin @martinlloydjourno on Instagram.
Tap ⁠here⁠ to visit Unipol's accommodation page. Houses open on November 1st. Unipol are a not-for-profit housing charity that aims to help students to find safe and secure housing arrangements.
This podcast was produced by the AHC Wellbeing Project at the University of Leeds.
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Season 4 Episode 1 - Navigating the dissertation

In this episode of the AHC You've Got This! podcast the 2024/25 interns discuss their experiences whilst completing their dissertation module/major project.  What helped them and what they would tell themselves if they could go back to September 2024.

Season 3 Episode 4 - Navigating Employability

Feeling overwhelmed by the job hunt? Whether you're gearing up for graduation, searching for a placement, or balancing part-time work with your studies, this episode is here to help! Host Millie Cairns chats with Ashruta, a final-year music student, about her placement search experience, and Becky Kidner, Senior Employability and Placements Officer at the University of Leeds, who shares valuable resources and advice. We tackle the challenges of finding work, dealing with rejection, and staying motivated in today’s job market. Plus, we hear from students about their real-life experiences- both struggles and successes- proving that you're not alone in this journey. Tune in for practical tips, inspiring stories, and the motivation to keep pushing forward. You’ve got this! Follow us on Instagram ⁠@ahcwellbeing⁠ for more updates! 
Follow University of Leeds Careers Service on Instagram ⁠@leedsunicareers ⁠and AHC Employability on Instagram ⁠@ahcemployability⁠ !University of Leeds Careers Service: ⁠https://students.leeds.ac.uk/careers-advice/doc/careers-service