Successful Student Transitions - A Time to Thrive

By Louise Wiles and Elizabeth Gillies

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Are you a student about to make a big life change? Do you feel both excited and nervous about this new life chapter? Elizabeth and Louise understand - and are here to help.

Elizabeth and Louise bring years of experience providing transition and wellbeing support and are excited to be supporting you through this podcast and their online and in person courses, workshops and webinars www.SuccessfulStudentTransitions.com.

Successful Student Transitions is for you if you are about to change schools/college, leave home for university, take a gap year, embark on a placement year or step out into the world of work.

The weekly episodes will support you through the high and lows of this important time of transition, all with the aim of helping you succeed and thrive - whatever comes next.

Episodes include interviews with students who have experienced these changes themselves, overcome challenges and learned to thrive, conversations with transition experts and focused conversations on how to live well despite the challenges that change can bring.

Whether you're preparing to move, settling in, making friends, getting organised or dealing with the challenges of living independently, we've got you covered. Get ready to thrive in this exciting new chapter of your life.

Why not dive in right now!

Website: www.SuccessfulStudentTransitions.com

Learn more about our online course for students starting university: Thrive in Transition to University HERE


Episode Date
Tackling Academic Stress Head-On: When Workload Hits Hard
Dec 08, 2025
Rest and Recovery: Your University Survival Guide
Dec 03, 2025
Crossing Borders: Boarding School Transitions - A Preparation for Going to University
Nov 28, 2025
Organisation Tips that Actually Work - From Chaos to Control
Nov 24, 2025
Finishing Strong - Beating the Mid-Term Slump
Nov 18, 2025
When You're Missing Home - You're Not Alone & Here's How to Cope
Nov 11, 2025
Setting Yourself Up for Long Term Success - It's a Marathon Not a Sprint
Nov 03, 2025
Building Your Tribe: Tips for Finding Your People
Oct 30, 2025
Early University Wins: Your Early Days Survival Kit
Oct 13, 2025
Exam Results Out and Experiencing Mixed Emotions: How to handle the emotional ups and downs of results day and beyond
Aug 15, 2025
Turn Your University Journey From Overwhelming to Empowering - Create Your Personal Uni Transition Blueprint
Aug 13, 2025
Real Talk With Corinne: What I Learned About Starting and Succeeding at University
Jul 22, 2025
Thriving Through Change: Finding Your Way in an Unpredictable World With Jill Reilly
Jul 09, 2025
Is Your Mind Still Racing After Exams? Ideas for Minding Your Mind
Jun 23, 2025
Preparation for Life After School - Real Stories in Reflective Spaces
Jun 16, 2025
Being Kind to Yourself When Your Kids Leave Home
Jun 09, 2025
Be Your Own BFF - Embracing Self Kindness Through Uni Transitions With Guest Kim Stokes
May 08, 2025
Wise Effort for Students, Teachers and Parents for the Transition to University with Dr Diana Hill.
Apr 03, 2025
Empty Nest Reflections: Fresh Perspectives with Professor Paul Grantham
Mar 03, 2025
A Parents Story: Pippa. Navigating the Waters of University Transition
Nov 11, 2024
A's to Student Q's. It's been crazy fun packed time - how do I get down to work?
Nov 06, 2024
A's to Student Q's: Suddenly, all I want to do is go home. What's going on with me?
Oct 15, 2024
A's to Student Q's. "I'm exhausted, It's been busy and stressful, what can I do?
Oct 11, 2024
Student Voices Evie. Are You New To University? Students Share their First Term Stories, Guidance + Invaluable Tips
Oct 09, 2024
A's to Student Q's: Answers to commonly asked questions about the challenges students face during their transition to university
Oct 07, 2024
Student Voices: Sam. Are You New to University? Students share their first term stories, guidance + invaluable tips
Oct 02, 2024
Student Voices: Marianne. Guidance & Tips for Newcomers Beginning University
Sep 25, 2024
Student Voices: Toby. Advice & Tips for Freshers as They Start University - Revisiting
Sep 18, 2024
Caring For Yourself When You're the One Who Remains: A Message for Stayers in Times of Change & Transition
Sep 16, 2024
Voices in Transition: From Doubt to Degree. How a Mature Student Chose and Thrived in University
Aug 06, 2024
Endings and New Beginnings: Prepare Well for Times of Change
Jul 16, 2024
The Return, Tips to Help Students and Families Thrive together over the summer
Jun 24, 2024
Starting University? A Blueprint for Successful Student Transitions Part Two
Jun 09, 2024
Starting University?: A Blueprint For Successful Transitions. Part One
May 15, 2024
Exam Smarts: Learn to Play Your Best Game with Steve Schecter
May 03, 2024
Voices in Transition: Student Voices Anja University Transitions & Neurodiversity
Apr 26, 2024
Voices in Transition: Edward Mills - Advice and Resources for Neurodivergent Students
Apr 19, 2024
Voices in Transition: Student Voices Scarlet Clark, University Transitions & Neurodiversity.
Apr 11, 2024
Voices in Transition: Student Voices Phoebe: Why Decide to Take a Gap Year
Apr 02, 2024
Rest Matters: Why Rest is Important for Exam Success
Mar 26, 2024
Be Revision Savvy: Strategies for Effective Exam Preparation
Mar 15, 2024
Harnessing Exam Stress to Create Future Success: Strategies to help you thrive in exam season
Mar 06, 2024
Exam Stress vs Future Success: How to Shift Your Mindset for Positive Outcomes
Feb 28, 2024
Student Voices & Cultural Agility - A Framework for Thriving Cultural Transitions
Feb 22, 2024
Voices In Transition - Student Voices, Marianne
Feb 12, 2024
Voices in Transition - Student Voices: Isis
Feb 06, 2024
Voice in Transition - Student Voices, Sofia
Jan 31, 2024
Voices in Transition: A Confident Return - Advice for First Year Students Returning to University After the Winter Break
Jan 25, 2024
Voice in Transition - Student Voices: Evie
Jan 23, 2024
Voice in Transition - Student Voices: Theodora
Jan 15, 2024
Voices in Transition: Student Voices - Sam
Jan 12, 2024
The Return: Tips for a Positive Post Holiday Return for First Year University Students
Jan 11, 2024
Smooth Transitions Home: Creating Holiday Harmony for Students and Parents
Dec 11, 2023
Celebrating 50+ Episodes: Discover Louise's Five Highlights as Podcast Host
Dec 05, 2023
Celebrating 50 Episodes - Elizabeth Reveals Her Five Favourite Highlights
Nov 28, 2023
Family Change at University Transition: Parent Focus: Five Tips for Moving Forward Positively
Nov 22, 2023
Family Change at University Transition: Academic Nightmares: 5 Tips for Supporting Academic Challenge
Nov 14, 2023
Lean into Student Life: Experiencing Study Challenges: Five Tips for Creating Academic Success
Nov 08, 2023
Lean into Student Life: The Second Half - 5 Tips to Energise the Home Run
Nov 02, 2023
Family Change at University Transition: Five Tips To Help You Create a Positive Relationship With Your Young Adult
Oct 27, 2023
Lean into Student Life: Experiencing a Dip or Feeling Homesick? Five Tips to Help You Cope
Oct 23, 2023
Family Change at University Transition: Five Tips to Help Parents Focus on their Well-being.
Oct 20, 2023
Lean into Student Life: Feeling Exhausted? Five Tips for Rest and Recovery
Oct 16, 2023
Family Change at University Transition: Parenting the Transition with Elaine Halligan
Oct 13, 2023
Lean into Student Life: Five tips for Long Term Success
Oct 09, 2023
Family Change at University Transition - 5 Tips for Coping With the Empty Space
Oct 06, 2023
Lean in Student Life: Five Tips to Unleash Your Organisational Superpowers
Oct 02, 2023
Family Change at University Transitions - 5 Tips for Managing the Panic Calls
Sep 29, 2023
Lean into Student Life: Tips for making friends at university and thriving socially
Sep 25, 2023
Family Life at University Transitions: 5 Tips For Parents
Sep 22, 2023
Lean into Student Life: Tips for Thriving in Week One
Sep 18, 2023
Lean into Student Life: THRIVE through the maze of university transition
Sep 14, 2023
Fundamentals for Well-being - The Fundamentals Round-Up
Sep 04, 2023
Fundamentals for Well-being - Organisation Matters, Preparing Well
Aug 28, 2023
Fundamentals for Well-being - What is your WHY? Meaning and Mattering.
Aug 22, 2023
Fundamentals for Thriving - Understanding our Inner World
Aug 14, 2023
Fundamentals for Thriving - Money Matters
Jul 31, 2023
Fundamentals for Well-being - Why Community Matters
Jul 25, 2023
Fundamentals For Well-being - Coping With Relationship Challenge
Jul 17, 2023
Well-being Fundamentals - Relationships that Matter
Jul 10, 2023
Well-being Fundamentals - Do You Rest Enough?
Jul 03, 2023
Nutrition Fundamentals - Eating Healthily on a Budget
Jun 26, 2023
Movement Fundamentals - Why Movement Matters
Jun 06, 2023
Sleep Fundamentals - Why Sleep Matters
May 29, 2023
The Well-being Bucket
May 22, 2023
Well-being Foundations
May 15, 2023
Introducing Series Three - Fundamentals for Well-being - Dynamics for Thriving Through Change
May 09, 2023
Voices in Transition Alexa, Supporting Students Through Times of Transition
Apr 25, 2023
Voices in Transition - Gayle, Supporting Students Through School Transitions
Apr 11, 2023
Voices in Transition - Fabienne: Student Stories of Well-being
Mar 27, 2023
Voices In Transitions - Natasha - Supporting Internationally Mobile Young People
Mar 13, 2023
Learning from International Transitions with Jane and Valérie
Mar 06, 2023
Voices In Transition - Naomi
Feb 27, 2023
Voices in Transition - Toby
Feb 20, 2023
Voices in Transition - Maia
Feb 13, 2023
Voices in Transition - Ben
Feb 06, 2023
Voices in Transition - Raphie
Jan 31, 2023
Supporting Parent Transitions - Empty Nests
Jan 24, 2023
Nurturing Supportive Relationships
Jan 16, 2023
Harnessing the Power of Hope
Jan 09, 2023
Tomorrow Will Do - Procrastination
Jan 02, 2023
Why it helps to ASK
Dec 20, 2022
Nurturing Self-Compassion
Dec 12, 2022
What Matters to You?
Dec 05, 2022
Minding Your Mind
Nov 28, 2022
Successfully Riding the Waves of Change
Nov 17, 2022
Beat the Transition Blues
Oct 20, 2022