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The Student Life Podcast

By Student Life Coaching

Welcome to The Student Life Podcast! I am Katinka van Kan, Student Life Coach, and in this podcast I discuss different topics and challenges around life as a student. And I do this with students, teachers and other professionals. So, sit back, relax and enjoy The Student Life Podcast!

Do you know another topic that needs to be discussed? Or is there a challenge in your student life you would like to talk about? Don't wait any longer and get in touch with me! You can send me an email on info@vankancoaching.com or follow and DM @student_life_coaching on Instagram!
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The Student Life Podcast #26 - Finding Life's Magic (Pascale-Renée)

The Student Life PodcastSep 22, 2021

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The Student Life Podcast #26 - Finding Life's Magic (Pascale-Renée)

The Student Life Podcast #26 - Finding Life's Magic (Pascale-Renée)

This student life podcast we will talk about life’s magic! How do you find the magic in your life? Where do you start? And why is it so important for all of us?

With me to talk about this magic in life is Pascale-Renée. She shares her life's story with us, and the journey of going from a mother with cancer an a deadly ill child, to a healthy and happiness coach! If you want to get in touch with Pascale-Renée you can find all the info you need on het website www.alifetimeofhappiness.com .

Want to join Pascale-Renée's Energizer Talk at The Energizer Event the 2nd of October? Get your ticket now on www.vankancoaching.com/the-energizer-event or find more info on IG @theenergizerevent and @student_life_coaching .

See you there!

Sep 22, 202128:60
The Student Life Podcast #25 - #Goals (Simona)

The Student Life Podcast #25 - #Goals (Simona)

This student life podcast we will talk about goals! How can you set the right goals for you, how can you make sure to achieve your goals, and why is it so difficult for us to decide on where to go in life?

With me to talk about goals and goalsetting is Student Help Coach Simona! She gives us some insights on why goalsetting is so important and how you can set the right goals in the right way. And she gives us a sneak peak into what to expect from her inspiring Energizer Talk at The Energizer Event 2nd of October.

Find Simona on IG @studenthelp.coach, and reach out to her if you're feeling overwhelmed and looking for some support.

And if you want to join her Energizer Talk at The Energizer Event, get your ticket now at www.vankancoaching.com/the-energizer-event .

And for more about the event, support or free tips/tricks/exercises to get your students life to the next level follow student life coaching on IG @student_life_coaching or FB @Van Kan Coaching.

Sep 18, 202128:20
The Student Life Podcast #24 - Student Entrepreneurship #2 (Ricardo)

The Student Life Podcast #24 - Student Entrepreneurship #2 (Ricardo)

This student life podcast we will talk about the Soup Bros! For the second time because our guest is the second soup bro Ricardo. And we want to know everything there is to know about the recent developments of Soup Bros, how to grow a business like this and how to achieve something as amazing as the Soup Bros.

Ricardo gives us all the ins and outs what life is like for a student entrepreneur. After his partner Kariem's story in episode #15, we now here it all form the Soup Bro Chef himself!

And if that's not enough, Ricardo will give an Energizer Talk at The Energizer Event 2nd of October! There's still tickets available, so go get your at www.vankancoaching.com/the-energizer-event . Use the special code: soupbros2021 for a special 15% discount on a regular ticket.

Check out soup bros on IG @soupbrosofficial , FB @Soup Bros or www.soupbros.nl



Sep 16, 202125:42
The Student Life Podcast #23 - Pronouns (Béla Belissima)
Mar 17, 202136:50
The Student Life Podcast #22 - Dyslexia (Pietro)

The Student Life Podcast #22 - Dyslexia (Pietro)

This Student Life Podcast we will talk about Dyslexia! What challenges do students with Dyslexia have to deal with? How does a dyslectic mind work? And is it actually a super power?


With me to talk about Dyslexia is student entrepreneur Pietro, who is als Dyslectic. He got diagnosed as a young child and by now he knows all there is to know about how to survive life as a dyslectic person. Even more so he can tell us why he loves being Dyslectic more than anyhing! "My dyslexia gave me my creativity, entrepreneurial mind and freedom."


We know there is stil a lot of stigma's happening around being dyslectic, and within the educational system there is much more that could be done for dyslectic students and dyslexia awareness. With this podcast episode we hope to take another step in this, to support all dyslectic students around.


Because we are still in a lockdown this episode was recorded online, from the safety of our own homes. This means that the quality is not up to the standart that you are used to, but we made it work! Special thanks to Sachit Ajmani (IG: @sach.aj), who helped putting the background noises to a minimum, so they don't disturb the episode as much as they did during the recording.


If you want to know more about Pietro and his journey as an entrepreneur, check him our on IG: @thetruepeter, LinkedIn: @Pietro Ferracini, and be sure to listen to his podcast The Italianpreneur! IG: @the_italianpreneur FB:@The Italianpreneur. Also check out his newest business @pausa_cbd.


And if you're looking for some extra support yourself, join the student life community on IG (@student_life_coaching) to get in touch with me. Or come to The Energizer Event in March to connect to me, other students and entrepreneurs! Tickets are available now on www.vankancoaching.com/the-energizer-event.

Jan 30, 202133:36
The Student Life Podcast #21 - Stress management (Birgit)

The Student Life Podcast #21 - Stress management (Birgit)

This Student Life Podcast we will talk about Stress management! How can we manage our stress? Why do we even get stressed? And where can we go for support?

In this episode I am joined by international psychologist Birgit, you might remember her from our episode about mental health! Birgit explaines to us why what in life can get us stressed out, what the concequences can be if you don't find the right support in time, and what we can do to make sure we manage our level of stress on a daily basis. After all, it is normal to get stressed, but how we coop with this stress is key!


As for the information we will give you in this episode about The Energizer Event, again a few sidenotes. We postponed it to a new date which will be 27th of March! If you already had a ticket, don't worry! You can come to the event with the same ticket, we will take care of the administration for you, so you don't have to do anything to fix that. If you can't make it on this new date, that's to bad, but you will get a full refund for your ticket.

And if you want to join The Energizer Event, but haven't bought a ticket yet, you are in luck!to celebrate the 4th anniversary of Van Kan Coaching there is a promo code available in the Student Life Community on IG that will give you a 15% discount on a regular ticket for the event! This code is valid untill the end of Januari, but there will be more promo codes released over the next few weeks, so also be sure to follow international psychologist Birgit on IG and Facebook, and keep an eye on the social media of the other speakers.


Connect to Birgit: Instagram: @internationalpsy Facebook: @International Psychologist Veskioja Website: www.internationalpsy.nl Email: veskioja@internationalpsy.nl 

Connect and find support: Instagram: @student_life_coaching JFacebook: @Van Kan Coaching Email: info@vankancoaching.com

Join The Energizer Event (March 27th): Instagram: @student_life_coaching @theenergizerevent Facebook: @van Kan Coaching Website: www.vankancoaching.com/the-energizer-event

Jan 16, 202128:23
The Student Life Podcast #20 - Student Loneliness (Moshe)

The Student Life Podcast #20 - Student Loneliness (Moshe)

This Student Life Podcast we talk about student loneliness! Is loneliness a thing amongst students? If so why? And what can we do about it?

Together with Moshe from Activitree I discover up to what level students are lonely or feel lonely at times. It is a very underestimated problem! Especially in times of a pandemic and lockdowns. But Moshe thought of a solution! And for that he developed the app Activitree, and he's building an amazing community around that. So if you're also lonely at times, this is defenitely an episode to listen too. Moshe also gives us all his tips and tricks on how to fight loneliness all around!

As for the information we will give you in this episode about The Energizer Event, again a few sidenotes. We postponed it to a new date which will be 27th of March! If you already had a ticket, don't worry! You can come to the event with the same ticket, we will take care of the administration for you, so you don't have to do anything to fix that. If you can't make it on this new date, that's to bad, but you will get a full refund for your ticket.

And if you want to join The Energizer Event, but haven't bought a ticket yet, you are in luck!to celebrate the 4th anniversary of Van Kan Coaching there is a promo code available in the Student Life Community on IG that will give you a 15% discount on a regular ticket for the event! This code is valid untill the end of Januari, but there will be more promo codes released over the next few weeks, so also be sure to follow and download Activitree, and keep an eye on the social media of the other speakers.

Connect to Moshe and the activitree community: Instagram: @activitree Facebook: @Activitree Appstore: Activitree.

Connect and find support: Instagram: @student_life_coaching 

Join The Energizer Event (March 27th): Instagram: @student_life_coaching @theenergizerevent Facebook: @van Kan Coaching Website: www.vankancoaching.com/the-energizer-event

Jan 16, 202126:29
The Student Life Podcast # 19 - Life in a Guesthouse (Štěpán)

The Student Life Podcast # 19 - Life in a Guesthouse (Štěpán)

This student life Podcast we will discover all there is to know about life in a guesthouse! What is a guesthouse? What is it like to live there? And is it better than living in an appartment?

Štěpán will tell us all about the guesthouse he's living in and what his experience has been living there. And not just regulair life, also life in a pandemic and when you catch the coronavirus yourself!

If you're also moving abroad to study, and are still looking for a place to live, this is defenitely an interesting episode to listen too! Štěpán gives us all his tips and tricks on what to take into account when you're looking for a place to live abroad.

More information on where Štěpán is living you can find on www.maastrichthousing.com . If you're looking for your own appartment or room in Maastricht, be sure to check out www.kamernet.nl . And be sure to ask all the questions you have in the facebook group Sharing is Caring - Maastricht!

Also feel free to contact me for support via IG @student_life_coaching.
And Štěpán is also happy to help you out! You can find him on facebok @ Štěpán Wenke.

Dec 23, 202026:51
The Student Life Podcast #18 - Online Connections 101! (Michelle)

The Student Life Podcast #18 - Online Connections 101! (Michelle)

This student life podcast we will talk about how to connect in an online world! Is possible to create true connections online? How do your build your own online community? And is this the new normal?

With me to talk about online connections is Michelle Lynne frounder of #killingperfectionisminclassical and @thefearlessartist. Michelle and I also met online almost a year ago, and now really connected! In this episode we explore how you can find true connections online, and how you can build your own community as well.


As for the information we will give you in this episode about The Energizer Event I have a few side-notes. We postponed it to a new date after the lockdown, this will be february 6th! If you already bought your ticket, don't worry! You can come to the event with the same ticket. If you can't make it on this new date, that's to bad, but you will get a full refund for your ticket.

And if you want to join The Energizer Event, but haven't bought a ticket yet, you are in luck! Because we had to postpone it we put a few more early bird tickets that will be available untill December 31st! So be sure to get your ticket now, and Michelle and I will meet you the 6th of february at The Energizer Event!


Connect to Michelle:
Instagram: @michellelynnepianist @thefearlessartistmastermind
Facebook: @Michelle Lynne

Connect and find support:
Instagram: @student_life_coaching

Join The Energizer Event (February 6th):
Instagram: @student_life_coaching @theenergizerevent
Facebook: @van Kan Coaching
Website: www.vankancoaching.com/the-energizer-event

Dec 18, 202028:39
The Student Life Podcast #17 - Life as a Young Graduate (Anna)

The Student Life Podcast #17 - Life as a Young Graduate (Anna)

This Student Life Podcast we get a sneak peak into the life of rencently graduated Anna! What does life as a young graduate look like? What are the opportunities and challenges? And how did the pandemic influence the perspective of young graduates?

Anna tells us all about it! How her graduated life is completely different than what she expected it to be, and how starting your career is more of an challenge than what Uni prepared us for. She also gives some tips and tricks on how to network during the pandemic, and where you can find support as a fellow young graduate.

Find Anna online if you want to connect to her or get some support:
LinkedIn: @annamarinoferrante
Facebook: Anna Marino
Instagram: @annamarinoferrante

You can also connect with Unleash Today on IG @unleash_today.

Or come to The Energizer Event in February to connect to students, techers and entrepreneurs. A perfect day to get inspired and get that career going! More info and tickets you can find on: www.vankancoaching.com/the-energizer-event Instagram: @student_life_coaching Facebook: @Van Kan Coaching or @TheEnergizerEvent, or send me an email! info@vankancoaching.com

Dec 15, 202030:42
The Student Life Podcast #16 - SourDough (Mostafa)

The Student Life Podcast #16 - SourDough (Mostafa)

This Student Life Podcast we share everything there is to know about Sourdough! What is Sourdough bread? How can you start your own? And why is it so populair?

Today's guest is Mostafa, who I found in the online facebook community "Sharing is Caring Maastricht". I kept seeing pictures of his beautiful bread and wanted to know more about this. Even though he told me he isn't much of a talker, in this podcast he explains everything we need to know about sourdough and creating your own Bubbley!

Enjoy this episode, and if you are also looking for a community, be sure to follow @student_life_coaching on Instagram and find students and students of life to share your stories and questions with! 

Oh, and please send me pictures of your sourdough bread if this episode inspired you to start your own!

Dec 10, 202020:51
The Student Life Podcast #15 - Student Entrepreneurship (Kariem)

The Student Life Podcast #15 - Student Entrepreneurship (Kariem)

This student life podcast we will talk about student entrepreneurship! How do you decide to start a business when you’re still studying? Where can you find the right support? And what are the main do’s and don’ts?

Kariem shares his personal experiences and learning with us, after starting a business in his second year of studying. He also paused his education for a year to make SoupBros a success, and started studying again during the pandemic. We get some real insights in the life of a student entrepreneur, and how you could start your business too!

Check out the SoupBros online:
www.soupbrosofficial.com
Instagram: @soupbrosofficial
Facebook: @SoupBros
LinkedIn: @SoupBros

Or come meet Kariem yourself at The Energizer Event in January, where he will give an energizer talk with his (soup)bro Richardo! More info and tickets you can find on:
www.vankancoaching.com/the-energizer-event
Instagram: @student_life_coaching
Facebook: @Van Kan Coaching or @The Energizer Event
Or send me an email or DM! info@vankancoaching.com


Dec 02, 202026:11
The Student Life Podcast #14 - Culture during the pandemic (Daniel)

The Student Life Podcast #14 - Culture during the pandemic (Daniel)

This student life podcast we will talk about cultural activities during the pandemic. Can we still experience culture and cultural activities? Is culture still there for us? And how did the scene adapt?

Together with Daniel from Hi Music Concerts and Euphonia I take a deep dive into our current cultural scene. But that's not all! Daniel also gives us an idea of what it is like to be a (recently graduated) musician in times of a pandemic and lockdown. He shares his point of view on how culture, and specifically the music scene, can adapt and what new developments happened in the last months.

If you want to join one of the online and/or offline concerts of Hi Music Concerts, you can find all the information on:
Website: www.euphoniaconcerten.com
Instagram: @euphonia
Facebook: @euphonia.concerts

And for The Energizer Event you can also still reserve a spot, to connect with other students, teachers and entrepreneurs in real life again! All the information and tickets you can find on:
Website: www.vankancoaching.com/the-energizer-event
Instagram: @student_life_coaching
Facebook: @Van Kan Coaching

Nov 27, 202029:13
The Student Life Podcast #13 - Exam Fear in a Pandemic (Max)
Nov 26, 202022:32
The Student Life Podcast #12 - The New Happiness (Jaro)

The Student Life Podcast #12 - The New Happiness (Jaro)

This Student Life Podcast we talk about happiness. And not just happiness, but specifically the 'new' happiness we are experiencing with the pandemic and after the first lockdown. How did the pandemic influence our happiness worldwide? Where do you start if you want to become happiness? And how is this topic being approached both scientifically, and in different cultures?

Together with Jaro I look into this topic, again! After recording our happiness episode about 10 months ago (pre-corona), what can he tell us about the world of happiness now?

If you want to learn more about this topic, fin Jaro and his happiness journey online, or join his energizer talk at The Energizer Event in Januari 2021!

Jaro Pichel:
Facebook: @Jaro Pichel
Instagram: @jaropichel_coaching

The Energizer Event:
Facebook: @theenergizerevent @student_life_coaching
Instagram: @the energizer event @Van Kan Coaching
Website: www.vankancoaching.com/the-energizer-event

Nov 17, 202030:18
The Student Life Podcast #11 - Authentic Movement (Katerina)

The Student Life Podcast #11 - Authentic Movement (Katerina)

This student life podcast we will talk about authentic movement. What does it mean to be able to move authentically? Is this something you can practice? And how can this influence your life?

Together with Katerina from Modern Movement I dive into this interesting topic. We talk about how modern dance exercises can influence your day to day life and how her classes and workshops can support students and teachers in living their best life. Where do you start if you want to live life your own way? Katerina has all the answers!

If you want to join one of the classes find Katerina online:

Facebook: @Katerina Modern Movement
Instagram: @katerinamodernmovement

And if you want to come to her workshop at The Energizer Event, book your ticket now!
www.vankancoaching.com/the-energizer-event
Facebook: @Van Kan Coaching
Instagram: @student_life_coaching

Nov 13, 202029:46
The Student Life Podcast #10 - Vision Creation (Martin)

The Student Life Podcast #10 - Vision Creation (Martin)

This student life podcast we will talk about Vision Creation! How do you create a vision, what to do when you get stuck, and what is the best way to discover everything you can do in your life?

Together with Martin from Realize your Growth I look further into the topic of vision creation. We discuss different reasons why it is so important to create a vision and what happens if you don't do this. Besides telling you all about it, we discover more about ourselves and "the big black hole of nothing" we both experiences when we finished out studies and were not ready for life yet!

If you want to know more about Martin's work, connect with him on FB and IG @realizeyourgrowth or his website https://www.realizeyourgrowth.com/.

Want to join his and more likewise workshops and energizer talk, check out everything there is to know about the upcoming The Energizer Event on Facebook: @van Kan Coaching
Instagram: @student_life_coaching @theenergizerevent #theenergizerevent
Website: www.vankancoaching.com/the-energizer-event

Nov 09, 202027:31
The Student Life Podcast #9 - Job after studies? (Parth)

The Student Life Podcast #9 - Job after studies? (Parth)

This Student Life Podcast we discuss your chances of finding a job after finishing your studies. How do you find the perfect job? What is the best way to get prepared? And how difficult is it to find a job after studying?

Together with Parth I look into the quest of finding a job after your studies. Parth gives us a great view of what will increase your chances of finding that perfect job, and what doesn't. He also gives us some insights in why we all want to keep studying and why that doesn't always ensure getting a better job in the future.

This episode was recorded during quarantine. Parth and I were on different locations while recording and he edited the different recordings into one podcast. So special thanks for all the work you put in that! It was a challenge, but amazing to have the opportunity to record a podcast while in a lockdown. Interested in Parths' work? Check out his Facebook page: @chauhan.parth or find him on IG: @par.cha .

May 26, 202038:06
The Student Life Podcast #8 - ADHD (Zaki)

The Student Life Podcast #8 - ADHD (Zaki)

This Student Life Podcast we will talk about a challenge and a superpower: Studying with ADHD! Zaki is a student with ADHD, and in this episode he shares his experience of living and studying with ADHD. How does this "disorder" influence his life? How can students with ADHD be supported? And what super powers does ADHD give you?

Zaki gives us a lot of insights, tips and tricks. Learn how you can be supported if you struggle with ADHD, or learn how you can support somebody with ADHD in their studies and/or daily life.

Apr 02, 202026:35
The Student Life Podcast #7 - Find Your Spark (Jeroen)

The Student Life Podcast #7 - Find Your Spark (Jeroen)

This Student Life Podcast we are doing something a bit different... Jeroen challenged me to 'Just have a conversation and see where that takes us'. As a musician, crochet lover and emotional coaching student, Jeroen had a lot to talk about!

How did Jeroen find his spark in life? Where do you start if you want to take your life to a next level? And what have 140 house-plants, crocheting and bouldering to do with personal development? In this episode we cover it all!

Curious about Jeroens 'Let me fix that for you' project? Check him out on facebook @Jeroen Schilder.

Mar 21, 202033:41
The Student Life Podcast #6 - Social Engagement (Winnie)
Mar 19, 202025:20
The Student Life Podcast #5 - Student Finances (Gaby)

The Student Life Podcast #5 - Student Finances (Gaby)

This Student Life Podcast we talk about something we can all use some help with: our finances! What mistakes do students make when it comes to their finances? How can we stop making these mistakes? And is there a way to study and become rich at the same time?

With me to talk about student finances is Gaby, who can tell us all about the best money saving hacks, saving money as a student and how to make your personal finances fun!

Mar 05, 202024:17
The Student Life Podcast #4 - Substance Abuse (Garret)

The Student Life Podcast #4 - Substance Abuse (Garret)

This Student Life Podcast we will talk about substance abuse in class. What do we use? Why do we use it? And are there any healthy alternatives?

Together with Garret I explore different substances that are used in and around university. We also look into the difference between using and abusing these substances.

Feb 21, 202036:54
The Student Life Podcast #3 Mental Health (Birgit)

The Student Life Podcast #3 Mental Health (Birgit)

This Student Life Podcast we will talk about a more serious topic: Mental Health. What mental health problems do students deal with? When do you start looking for support? And is it really that bad?

With me to talk about Mental Health is international psychologist Birgit, and together we adjust the problems a lot of students deal with and what would be the best way to support yourself.

Jan 31, 202018:31
The Student Life Podcast #2 Happiness (Jaro)

The Student Life Podcast #2 Happiness (Jaro)

In this Student Life Podcast we will talk about something we all want to have in life: Happiness! What does happiness mean? How do you find happiness in your life? And is it something you can buy?

Together with Jaro I explore and define happiness, and try to find the best way to achieve this in life.

Jan 31, 202030:48
The Student Life Podcast #1 Exam Fear (Max)

The Student Life Podcast #1 Exam Fear (Max)

In this Student Life Podcast we talk about something so many students struggle with: exam fear. Why are exams so scary? What does that do to us? And is there a way to deal with this?

Together with Max I will look into his exam fear and try to find the best way to solve this problem.

Jan 31, 202027:15