This is a great listen for students who are about to go to university and for teachers and parents who are supporting this transition.

In the podcast, Elizabeth interviews Diana as she talks of Wise Effort focused work with college bound students and those who are new to university life. She reminds us that it’s a time of rapid growth and opportunity for young adults with the need for intentional care.

Listen to Diana as she shares her experiences, encourages self-reflection through questions and leads us in a meditation practice that connects us with others.

• Preparing the practical and psychological ground to prime students for success
• The role of self-care and self-compassion.
• How Diana chartered her own path at college with her mess becoming her message.
• Exploring and living your values as a guide to being your best
• Wise Effort through being curious about where you put your energy to do the things you want to do.

Dr Diana Hill is based in Santa Barbara California. She is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker and leadership coach on Wise Effort and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Website https://drdianahill.com/services

Her podcast – Wise Effort is a great listen.

Number of publications: ACT Daily Journal and The Self-Compassion Daily Journal – both could be useful self-study guides to the move to university.

Diana's new Book – Wise Effort will be available in September 2025

This is a great listen for parents to listen and reflect on their experience when their young adults leave home.

In the podcast, Elizabeth interviews Paul who has been taking a deep dive into the empty nest world.

Listen to Paul as he talks about

• the empty nest as a a transition experience that needs attention and adjustment
• the myths around the empty nest
• the lack of research yet the common experience
• common issues around this transition time
• words of hope for parents about the empty nest.

This is a great listen for parents who are supporting and sending their young adult off to university.

In this podcast, Elizabeth interviews Pippa who has a wealth of experience of change. As a family they have lived in many countries and they all have experienced big changes. She has successfully launched two young adults to university.

Listen as Pippa talks about :

• The uncertainly that exists for students until they have the email/letter that confirms their place at university.
• How everyone has a different experience of the move to university
• Her view of the “empty nest"
• Some important attitudes and behaviour to encourage in your young adults, especially at this time of change.

Further Listening:

Episode 79: Caring For Yourself When You Are the One Who Remains: A Message for Stayers in Times of Change HERE