The Self-care & Wellbeing Space

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.

Co-host

Katherine Midgley

Katherine is currently a Nurse lecturer, Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham. An adult nurse by background and remembers student nurse life very well. Now a working mum of two lovely children, she has experienced first hand the need to ensure that we remain ‘balanced’ in life and understands well the highs and lows of both nursing and family life. Her professional and personal journey has shaped how she views wellness, wellbeing and the juggle in all aspects we experience. Openly, I feel that everyone experiences changes in their own wellbeing throughout different stages of life, and I am learning to embrace this and accept it for what it is!

I hope you enjoy the pod and the authentic conversations, and make you feel you are not on your own wherever you are and whatever you are doing.