What happens when unrealistic ideals collide with real men’s lives?

In this powerful episode of Campus Chronicles, Brooke Young sits down with researcher and mental health advocate George Mycock, founder of Myominds, to explore the pressures shaping men’s relationships with their bodies, exercise, and mental health.

From the rise of AI-edited “perfect” physiques to the dangers of the manosphere, George shares a research-backed perspective on how young men can find identity and value beyond their appearance.

You will learn:

• How media and AI distort men’s perception of their bodies
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• What the manosphere reveals about modern masculinity
• How dissatisfaction and self-worth shape relationships
• The role women and partners can play in supporting men
• George’s three practical steps for building self-acceptance and balance

George Mycock is a lived experience PhD researcher at the University of Worcester, studying men's access to healthcare for eating, exercise, and body image psychopathology. George is also the founder of MyoMinds (and host of the MyoMinds Podcast), the mental health organisation that works to improve knowledge and awareness of exerciser mental health through research and education.

George's Resources:

http://myominds.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/

🎧 Listen now to rethink what it really means to be strong.

Careers are rarely straight lines. They ebb and flow, shift direction, and sometimes crash before they settle.

In this episode of Campus Chronicles, Brooke Young speaks with career strategist and Control Your Career podcast host Julia Toothacre about what it takes to own your narrative and build confidence in your professional journey.

Julia shares how a memorable interview mishap became a defining moment, how past “detours” shaped her path, and what students can start doing now to build careers that honour their values.

You will learn:

• Why authenticity often outperforms perfection
• How to recognise and use transferable skills from seemingly unrelated jobs
• Why early career pivots can be strengths, not failures
• How to make values-based decisions under pressure
• Julia’s top three pieces of advice for students stepping into the working world

🎧 Want more? You can also explore Julia’s own podcast Control Your Career for deeper dives into career strategy. Listen

What if the way your brain works was never the problem, but the key to your success?

In this episode of Campus Chronicles, Brooke sits down with actress, military journalist, and advocate Grace Riegel to talk about her journey with dyslexia, self-advocacy, and finding her voice both on stage and in the classroom.

From being diagnosed at nine years old to standing on the Miss Ohio stage to share her message, Grace’s story is proof that difference is power.

You will learn:

• What it’s really like to live and learn with dyslexia
• How to advocate for yourself as a student with a learning difference
• Why late diagnosis affects women differently
• How to write, study, and work in a way that honours your brain
• Grace’s top three tips for thriving at university at any age

Grace Riegel is a public speaker and dyslexia advocate with a passion for supporting her local community. Grace is a local title holder within the Miss America Opportunity and promotes self advocacy for students with dyslexia through her Community Service Initiative: Spelling Out Dyslexia. Grace is a Staff Sergeant in the Ohio Air National Guard, where she serves as a Public Affairs Specialist. Her career has taken her to multiple stateside activations, construction sites in Spain, and even the Pentagon.

Connect with Grace

www.linkedin.com/in/grace-riegel

https://www.instagram.com/grace.riegel/

🎧 Listen now and be inspired by Grace’s courage, humour, and heart.