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The Self-care & Wellbeing Space

The Self-care & Wellbeing Space

Written by: Rachel Bacon and Katherine Midgley
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Welcome to The Self-care and Wellbeing Space – the podcast that opens up honest conversations about the importance of self-care and mental wellbeing for healthcare students.


In this space, we explore the real-life challenges of studying and working in healthcare, while highlighting the impact it can have on our wellbeing. Through personal stories, expert insights, and inspiring experiences, we aim to build a supportive community where self care, self-compassion and mindfulness are not just encouraged, but celebrated.


Each episode, we’ll be joined by guests ranging from students to professionals and passionate advocates for wellbeing, all sharing their unique perspectives and practical tips for navigating the demands of healthcare education.


This is more than a podcast — it’s a movement to remind everyone in healthcare that it’s okay to care for ourselves too. Let’s get the conversation started.

© 2026 The Self-care & Wellbeing Space
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Episodes
  • Niamh Weldon: Student Nurse to Newly Qualified – Tips, Transitions & Confidence
    Jun 2 2026

    In this episode, we sit down with outgoing Year 3 Nursing student Niamh Weldon, who shares her journey through the programme, offers practical tips for current students, and reflects on what it truly means to be a student nurse on a professional degree.

    We also explore life beyond qualification—what comes next, and how to navigate the uncertainty that often accompanies big transitions. This is an open and honest conversation packed with insights and advice to help both students and professionals make the most of their experience and move forward with confidence.

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    46 mins
  • Mary Ho: Mindfulness After Loss – Yoga, Meditation & Sound Bathing
    Apr 14 2026

    This episdoe we are delighted to talk to Mary Ho, who works in our Health E-Learning and Media team. Mary is Psychotherapist by background, and she has also spent time in India training to be a yoga teacher. Mary opens up regarding a personal bereavement which has inspired her to follow a mindful pathway as she discusses her experiences of meditation, Yoga and sound bathing. In an inspiring conversation Mary talks to us through her personal and professional wellbeing journey. Please note we are discussing sensitive topics such as bereavement but we hope you can find some inspiration from this podcast just as we have.

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    56 mins
  • Rachel and Katherine: Our Self-Care & Wellbeing Journey
    Mar 19 2026

    Welcome to our first ever Podcast we are very excited and amazed at how well this turned out. We love it and we hope you enjoy it too. We had a very honest and open conversation about our experiences of self-care and wellbeing.

    We talk about the Mindfulness apps that we use, Headspace and Calm. There are lots of these resources available and we will discuss them more as the podcast continues. Relax and enjoy our first episode.

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    46 mins
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