The Thriving Student Podcast

Bridget McDonald
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Helping you go from surviving to ~thriving~ during your studies! Hi there, love! My name is Bridget. I'm a qualified naturopath who wants to provide you with easy tips and tricks to implement while you study to keep you staying healthy.

  1. 09/10/2023

    Optimising Your Study Methods & Study Space

    A bumper episode for you today - two important topics as you head into the pointy end of your studying year. All the links mentioned in today's ep can be found below: 4 Study Techniques to try: Pomodoro Technique: https://pomofocus.io/ Active Recall Flashcards Visual Support Maximising your Study Space with these 5 strategies: Minimise distractions Good lighting Comfortable seating Tech Management Personalise it! Relevant Past episodes to have a listen to: 'Make the most of your school holidays' & the BLOG 'Managing your study anxiety' & the BLOG **FREE THRIVING STUDENT HEALTH PLANNER AVAILABLE HERE** You can find me on socials: Instagram and Facebook or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested! If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.

  2. 09/03/2023

    The Wedding, the Honeymoon... and the Bali Belly!

    IT'S BEEN A HOT MINUTE! Hi there, how the heck are you? Tune in to today's episode to find out where I've been for the last little while, and what's taken up so much of my time! If you're travelling soon, or have been overseas recently and been struck down by a tummy bug, I want you to listen up! I've got some tips in here about how to prevent travel sicknesses, how to recover when you get home, and how a naturopath can be a valuable part of your recovery journey too! You can find me on socials: Instagram and Facebook or check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested! If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.

  3. 06/19/2023

    7 Immune Support Ideas for Students

    It's part 2 in our immune system series - this week I want to point out SEVEN different things we can look out for and implement during winter time to protect and support our immune system while it looks after us. A few nutrients, a few foods and a few lifestyle things to keep in mind to keep you WELL. As always - this advice is general and if you're looking for tailored and personalised recommendations, I highly recommend booking in for an appointment: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/book-now You can find me on socials:Instagram and Facebookor check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested! If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.

  4. 06/11/2023

    5 Healthy Habits for Winter Wellness

    It's definitely winter-time here in Melbourne - and there are so many things we can change in our regular routine to support immune function and keep us THRIVING. The next few episodes are all about ways you can support your overall health during this cold season, and it's only just part one in this little mini-series, so keep tuned for more natural health suggestions. And also if you're looking for that Cottage Pie recipe, it's here and it's DELICIOUS: https://www.recipetineats.com/cottage-pie/ You can find me on socials:Instagram and Facebookor check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested! If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.

  5. 06/04/2023

    Using the Vagus Nerve to Thrive

    Have you ever heard of the vagus nerve? In this episode, I'm going to outline what the heck it is, how it works and what we can do to utilise its power to help settle the nervous system and overcome the gut reactions that come with it! Don't forget to let me know what you think of the episode below! You can find me on socials:Instagram and Facebookor check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested! If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.

  6. 05/28/2023

    Please forgive this brief intermission - back next week!

    HI - I KNOW IT'S BEEN AGES, I'M REALLY SORRY! Just a 2-minute explainer about why I've been M.I.A, I'll be back next week with content (barring any more tech headaches!). Thanks for your understanding xx You can find me on socials:Instagram and Facebookor check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested! If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.

  7. 05/14/2023

    Dealing with your headache, naturally!

    Headaches are a huge pain (literally!) when you're trying to study - especially if you can't figure out why it's happening or how to deal with it! I've put together a few of my best tips to help manage your headache with the help of some natural strategies, as well as understanding where the pain is coming from in the first place! If you're looking for the essential oil blend I mentioned, you can find the Eco Modern Essentials blend here or the Absolute Essential blend here. You can find me on socials:Instagram and Facebookor check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested! If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.

  8. 05/07/2023

    What a Healthy Poo looks like

    I've been promising this episode for a while now - let's talk all about what a healthy poo looks like! A few nitty-gritty details included in this episode - probably best to pop in the headphones and finish your brekky before having a listen to this one! Bristol Stool Chart - you can see it here! https://www.continence.org.au/bristol-stool-chart Don't forget to respond to the poll, follow the podcast and let me know if you've got any feedback! You can find me on socials:Instagram and Facebookor check out my website: https://earthlyhealth.com.au/ - you can book in an appointment via that link too, if you were interested! If you have any feedback or questions, I'd love for you to email me at hello@earthlyhealth.com.au – I’d absolutely love to hear from you.

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Helping you go from surviving to ~thriving~ during your studies! Hi there, love! My name is Bridget. I'm a qualified naturopath who wants to provide you with easy tips and tricks to implement while you study to keep you staying healthy.

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