Hannah Palmer, Miss Michigan and EMU alum, shares her powerful journey as a five-time suicide survivor and mental health advocate, offering hope, resilience, and encouragement for all.

College life often brings excitement and opportunity—but also uncertainty, pressure, and emotional exhaustion. In this episode, we explore how anxiety and depression can quietly take hold when the future feels unclear. Hear one student’s personal story, expert insights, and practical tools to manage uncertainty and protect your mental well-being.

From manic bursts of creativity to the weight of deep depression, bipolar disorder is often misunderstood—and misrepresented. In this powerful episode, we shine a light on the realities of living with bipolar disorder as a college student. Learn how to recognize symptoms, seek help, and support friends or classmates with empathy and awareness.

From situationships and love bombing to breadcrumbing and future-faking, this episode explores the complex dynamics of modern relationships and their impact on college students’ mental health. Hear candid insights, practical advice, and strategies for protecting your well-being while navigating love and connection on campus.

College can feel overwhelming, but you’re not in it alone. In this episode, you’ll discover college isn’t just about lectures and grades — it’s about building a support system that helps you grow. Watch and listen to the experts running the programs designed to boost your mental health, academic confidence, and sense of community. Discover the hidden gems on campus that can make your college journey easier and more fulfilling.

This empowering episode of EMU’s award-winning mental health podcast for students dives into the often-painful world of body image and how it affects self-worth, self esteem, and overall mental health. Recent graduate Antonio Byrd openly shares his personal story of devastation and triumph, and all the lessons he learned on his journey to finding confidence beyond the mirror. Resident mental health expert Aesha Mustafa, Ph.D., contributes to the conversation by breaking down the connection between body image and emotional well-being. Whether you're on your own journey to body acceptance or supporting a friend, this episode is full of insight, inspiration, and encouragement.

EMU’s award-winning mental health podcast for students is exploring how positivity and optimism can enhance our lives. Student guest Shayla Mostyn, an EMU junior majoring in sociology, joins the show to share about her wildly popular TikTok account, which focuses on positivity. She also discusses how she spreads joy through her content and in real life – and provides advice to students thinking of sharing their own content online. Resident mental health expert Aesha Mustafa, Ph.D., talks about what toxic positivity is, how being positive impacts mental health, and emotional regulation.

EMU’s award-winning mental health podcast for students recorded its first-ever live studio audience episode. Watch as students asked questions that mattered most to them and received expert answers and advice. Topics range from self care to stress management to confidence-building to support systems – and everything in between!