26 OCT 2020 · E11: As students around the world shift to online learning; challenges continue to arise, and so do opportunities. In this episode of MIND BLOSSOM, I discuss, with Dr. Nicole Campbell, some of the challenges and opportunities that come with remote learning.

28 SEP 2020 · E10: In this episode of MIND BLOSSOM, I have with me the incredible Meg U'Ren! Listen in as we talk about her journey, career paths, and tips on getting experience... also because she's the sweetest person ever.

31 AUG 2020 · In this episode of MIND BLOSSOM, I reflect on the past 8 weeks and discuss where I'm planning to go next with this podcast! During the school year (sept-may) I will be releasing an episode every month, on the last Monday of the month. The episodes will be shorter, 5-10 minutes long :) If you have questions, comments or suggestions, email me at mindblossom20@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @mindblossom20. Good luck to everyone going back to school, take care!!

25 AUG 2020 · As more and more people rely on social media for news; learning how to navigate headlines online is more important than ever. In this episode of MIND BLOSSOM, I explain how to better use social media as a reliable and representative news outlet. The source is a 10 episode Crash Course series called "Navigating Digital Information"! If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions feel free to email me at mindblossom20@gmail.com or DM me on instagram @mindblossom20. Take care! Music credits: Views by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

17 AUG 2020 · E7: Continuing on last week's topic; in this episode, I explain how to learn more effectively and share a couple of practical studying tips for students! The source for this episode is the book ‘Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning’ book by Peter C Brown, Henry L. Roediger III and Mark A.McDaniel. Music credits: Views by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

10 AUG 2020 · Did you know that rereading text and massed practice of a skill or new knowledge are by far the most popular study strategies among students, but they’re also among the least productive. In this episode of MIND BLOSSOM, I explain what it means and how to learn more effectively! The source for this episode is a book by Peter C Brown and psychological researchers Henry L. Roediger III and Mark A.McDaniel: 'Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning' Thank you for listening! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, feel free to email me at mindblossom20@gmail.com or DM me on instagram @mindblossom20. Take care!! Music credits: Views by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

3 AUG 2020 · E5: Scarcity vs. abundance; competition vs. cooperation; fear vs. peace; hoarding vs. sharing; hate vs. love; which will you choose? The source for this episode is an incredible mini-series of three 30-minute documentaries, it’s called The Abundance Code. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, feel free to DM me on instagram @mindblossom20 or email me at mindblossom20@gmail.com. Take care! Music credits: Views by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

27 JUL 2020 · E4: We view multitasking as a way to get more done at once; a way to be productive and efficient; however, science proves that it's doing the opposite. In this episode of MIND BLOSSOM I explain the myth of multitasking and its costs. I used multiple sources for this episode: 'Digital Lives - The Science Behind Multitasking' YouTube video by WBUR.org, 'The Myth of Multitasking Test' YouTube video by Dave Crenshaw, and 'Multitasking: Switching costs' article by American Psychological Association. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, feel free to DM me on Instagram @mindblossom20 or email me at mindblossom20@gmail.com. Take care! Music credits: Views by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

20 JUL 2020 · E3: From a young age we learn to read, write and speak effectively, but why is it that we're never taught how to listen? Listening, and listening right, is our world's weakest communication skill and we need it now more than ever. In this episode, I break down the 5 forms of listening outlined in, arguably THE most influential self-help book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. If you want to see the power of empathic listening, the highest form of listening, in the most extreme case, watch 'White Right: Meeting the Enemy' documentary! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, feel free to DM on instagram @mindblossom20 or email me at mindblossom20@gmail.com. Take care! Music credits: Views by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

13 JUL 2020 · E2: Do money and happiness go together? You read self-help books and they tell you that you can’t buy happiness, but then science shows you that, in some ways, you can. So, which side is right? Source: 'Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things' and research found in 'Michael Norton: How to buy happiness' and 'Elizabeth Dunn | Helping others makes us happier -- but it matters how we do it ' TED Talks. YEMEN NEEDS YOUR HELP: https://muslimhands.ca/appeals/yemen-emergency If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to DM on Instagram (@mindblossom20) or email me at mindblossom20@gmail.com, take care. (Music credits: Views by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US)