Episode 1: Nature and stress relief

Many people say that nature can help reduce stress. But how do students actually experience this themselves? And how can the influence of nature on our well-being be explained? In this episode Veerle Hofkens, graduated in psychology and working as an editor and producer, will look for answers to these questions. She will discuss this with Julian, an International Business student in Deventer, and VU researcher Jolanda Maas, who specializes in the influence of nature on the health of young people. This podcast is ideal for listening during a walk, so you can relax and learn something in the meantime!

Episode 2: Mindfulness

In this episode Marcel van Oosterwijk, teacher and course leader mindfulness, talks about what mindfulness is and why it is a great tool to apply in your daily life. Together with student Julian, he explores what mindfulness can mean for students who suffer from stress. A number of exercises are explained that you can also apply in your daily life to get more rest and thus lower your stress level! You can do these exercises anywhere, for example during a walk in nature or outside on your balcony.