In a world of curated routines, productivity culture, and highlight reels, it’s easy to feel like you’re the only one struggling to keep it all together.

In this episode, host Shubneet sits down with Lilli Jankovich, a fourth-year Kinesiology student at Queen’s University, Pilates instructor, and wellness content creator, for an honest conversation about what student “balance” really looks like behind the scenes.

Lilli shares her journey navigating academic pressure, social media expectations, and holistic wellness, opening up about routines, boundaries, burnout, and learning to prioritize mental, physical, and emotional health without striving for perfection.

This episode unpacks the realities of student life, the pressure to appear productive online, and why wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all.

If you’ve ever compared your behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel, felt pressure to do it all, or wondered how to care for yourself while pursuing a demanding degree, this conversation is for you. Enjoy!

In this special holiday episode of the WiSE Podcast, host Shubneet is joined by members of the WiSE podcast and communications team - Petra, Nicola, and Samantha - for a fun and timely conversation to close out the semester and year!

We get into hot topics in STEM right now, including AI in education, burnout culture, and navigating uncertainty in academic and career paths. Then, we lighten things up by sharing our favourite ways to unwind during the semester, from books and shows to habits that actually helped us get through.

Whether you’re studying, commuting, or finally taking a well-earned break, this episode is a cozy end-of-year listen. Thanks for being part of the WiSE community, and happy holidays! ✨

In this episode, host Shubneet is joined by Wendy Wu, Jory Hunter, and Stephanie Thompson for an honest conversation about what it really looks like to build a career in STEM, especially when your path is anything but linear. They discuss navigating uncertainty, taking risks, switching directions, and letting go of the pressure to “have it all figured out.”

The episode also explores how mentorship, curiosity, confidence, and self-trust shape both your professional and personal growth. Whether you’re choosing a major, facing a pivot, acquiring an internship, or reimagining your future, this conversation reminds you that uncertainty isn’t a setback - it’s part of the path that will lead you to where you're meant to be.