Mental health at uni is no joke. One minute you’re smashing coursework, the next you’re stress-eating curly fries while wondering if you actually do need that £4 oat milk flat white every day. Whether you’re fresh out of sixth form or heading into your dissertation doom era, looking after your brain is just as important as passing those modules.
Good news? You’re not in this alone. We’ve rounded up 3 must-listen podcasts that tackle mental health at uni with honesty, humour, and the occasional chaotic overshare. Whether you’re on your way to lectures, pretending to clean your flat, or curled up under a weighted blanket avoiding eye contact with your to-do list—we got you.
🎙️ The Student Sessions – Hosted by Tonia Galati
No two uni experiences are the same, and The Student Sessions proves it. Featuring guests from all walks of student life, it dives deep into identity, mental health, pressure, and how to stay afloat when things get intense. It’s the podcast version of a supportive group chat—minus the notifications.
🎙️ Saving Grace – Hosted by GK Barry
When life’s giving stress, Grace is giving vibes. If you need a laugh (and maybe a bit of chaos), Saving Grace delivers the kind of unfiltered chat you’d hear at pres—iconic, hilarious, and lowkey therapeutic. Not every convo around mental health at uni has to be serious to help.
🎙️ Life After Uni – Hosted by various guests
Lowkey scared about what happens next? Same. Life After Uni tackles the post-grad panic head-on—career wobbles, imposter syndrome, budgeting nightmares, you name it. A must-listen if you’re navigating the awkward phase of “almost-adulting”.
🧠 Why Podcasts Matter for Mental Health at Uni
Let’s be real—mental health at uni can be a total rollercoaster. From freshers’ week highs to deadline doom, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Listening to others who’ve been through it can give you clarity, comfort, or even just a much-needed giggle.
These podcasts are more than just background noise. They’re safe spaces, virtual hugs, and reminders that no one’s really got it all together (nope, not even that guy in your seminar with the colour-coded notes).
🎧 Coming Soon: The Orlando Village Podcast 👀
Yep, we’re launching our own podcast—made by Bolton students for Bolton students. Hosted by the absolute legends Becky and Chrissy from Orlando Village, this upcoming series will cover real-life student stories, spicy takes, and everything in between. No fluff. No cringe. Just 100% relatable content.
Got a hot topic or funny story? Slide into our DMs or drop a comment—we want to hear from you.
📌 Bonus Tip: The Best Place to Live if You Care About Mental Health at Uni
Your environment makes a difference. If you’re looking for student digs that actually get what students need, check out Orlando Village—the only accommodation officially recommended by the University of Bolton. It’s more than just a room—it’s a vibe.
