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.

What does it mean to not just survive university, but thrive?

In this episode of Campus Chronicles, Brooke sits down with Philippa Charrier, architect, property developer, author, and student well-being advocate, to talk about her mission to help students live healthier, happier, and more connected lives at university.

Philippa shares why her student years inspired her passion for community, how she became concerned about the state of student accommodation, and why she wrote her new book Student Thrive Mode.

You will learn:

• The difference between merely surviving and truly thriving at university
• Why the design of student housing affects mental health and community
• Hacks for managing overwhelm, distraction, and poor nutrition
• How social media and phones impact student well-being
• Philippa’s three pieces of advice every student should practise now

Resources and extras:

✨ Get insider content and bonus material in our blog: https://studentfm.co.uk/blog/

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In this episode of Campus Chronicles, Brooke speaks with neurodiversity consultant and advocate Lisa Richer about her own struggles as a student, the lessons she learned through silence and support, and the way she prepared her son for a different kind of university journey.

Lisa’s story is honest, heartfelt, and filled with wisdom for students, parents, and mentors alike.

You will learn:

• Why university is not always ‘the best four years’, and why that is acceptable
• The importance of speaking up until someone listens
• How parents can support their children’s transition without repeating old patterns
• Practical ways students can find trusted people and communities on campus
• Lisa’s three pieces of advice every student should know before stepping onto campus

Resources and extras:

✨ Get insider content and bonus material in our blog: https://studentfm.co.uk/blog/

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Numbers do not have to be scary. In this episode of Campus Chronicles, Brooke talks with financial educator and podcast host Natalie Kime about why money habits formed in your student years can shape your entire future.

Natalie shares her own winding university journey, what she learned from returning to study later in life, and why building financial literacy early gives you choices and freedom.

You’ll discover:

• How small daily spending adds up faster than you think
• The importance of budgeting, even if you only have £200 a month
• Why building credit smartly matters for your future
• How compound interest and time work in your favour
• Three key money moves every student should make now

Resources and extras:

✨ Get insider content and bonus material in our blog: https://studentfm.co.uk/blog/

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What does it take to start a business as a student, face setbacks, and still keep going? In this episode of Campus Chronicles, Brooke sits down with entrepreneur/Student Gavin Rauza to talk about his early ventures, real estate wins, and the mindset shifts that keep him pushing forward.

Gavin shares how he turned initial failures into valuable lessons, balanced university life with business, and built a partnership rooted in trust and shared vision. From his first client calls to his dreams of moving to Tampa, a city in Florida, this episode gives an honest look at the student-entrepreneur journey.

You’ll learn:

• Why time management can make university feel easier than high school
• How failed ventures can be stepping stones to success
• The importance of mindset when facing months without a sale
• Why partnerships built on trust fuel growth
• Advice for students ready to start their own businesses

Resources and extras:

✨ Get insider content and bonus material in our blog: https://studentfm.co.uk/blog/

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What happens when life changes in an instant?

In this powerful episode of Campus Chronicles, Brooke speaks with Naseem Rochette, author of The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over. In 2018, Naseem survived being run over by a car three times in a hit-and-run accident. What followed was a journey of survival, reframing, and resilience that changed her life forever.

Together they explore:

• How breakdowns at university can plant seeds for growth
• Why resilience is never linear, and what it feels like day to day
• The mindset shift from victim to survivor
• The importance of letting people in and celebrating small wins
• How “Unbreakable Day” reframed trauma into a celebration of survival
• Three pieces of advice every student needs for navigating setbacks

This episode is not just about surviving. It is about owning your story, embracing vulnerability, and finding strength in unexpected places.

Naseem Rochette, a sales leader at Microsoft, who previously worked at Google, and is now a renowned author and speaker on trauma and transformation. On May 21st, 2018, she was crossing the street towards her husband's car when another car hit her and ran over her three times. The car struck her (and stopped), then sped up, drove over her again, backed up, and then went forward once more and trapped her under the car. Amazingly, she survived and has chosen to use her experience to inspire others.

Naseem turned the anniversary of the accident into a celebration of life – Unbreakable Day – and now shares her transformative journey in her book “The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over” and through public speaking with the goal of inspiring people to overcome their trauma and find success in their lives and careers. She’s been seen on CBS, Forbes, and in Vogue, sharing her inspiring story.

👉 Find Naseem’s book The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over on Amazon or Audible

👉 Learn more about her work at http://lifeunbreakable.com

https://naseemrochette.com/naseem

https://www.linkedin.com/in/naseemrochette/

https://www.instagram.com/nasrocs/

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