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Student to Thinker Podcast

by Maya Berinde

The Student to Thinker Podcast is (surprise) all about turning students into thinkers. In each episode, your host Maya discusses practical ways to become more reflective, creative, and curious to become the best version of yourself.

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Episodes

  1. my first "solo" travel

    About the episode: In today's episode, Maya recounts her favourite meals and memories from her trip to Prague and Amsterdam earlier this year. Reflection questions: Would you go on exchange or visit your friend on exchange? What is your ideal destination, and what would you study? Restaurants and...

  2. trying new things

    In today’s episode, Maya talks about the four new things she's tried this year, so far. Sometimes it's worth fracturing consistency to gain new experiences and keep an open mind. Reflection Questions: Have you tried anything new this year? What new thing have you always wanted try, and what are…

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  3. doomscrolling & overconsumption

    In today's episode, Maya talks about doomscrolling and her reduced attention span as a result of overconsumption of short form content. She discusses how she's shifted her mindset on scrolling by practicing "mindful scrolling" and her thoughts on Internet trends like 'dopamine menus' and 'analog...

  4. my 2026 new year's resolutions

    Episode Description: In today’s episode, Maya talks about how she reflects on her 2025 and the goals she's set for 2026. Her goals cover topics like fitness and health, skills to improve, things to learn, personal projects to pursue, and academics. Listen in for inspiration on how to reflect on...

  5. my running journey

    ☀️ Description: Maya discusses her running journey starting from her childhood all the way to the present day. Tune in to listen to her running stories, inspirations, and goals. 💭 Reflection questions: What are your thoughts on running? Do you love it? Do you hate it? Why? 🎦 My favourite...

  6. is slow living possible as a uni student?

    About: In this episode, Maya discusses the slow living lifestyle and if it is possible to adapt it to the busy schedule of a uni student. She also discusses how she implements slow living in her personal life as well as her New Year’s resolutions for 2025. Reflection Questions: (1) What are your...

  7. artists, albums, and playlists (ft. Vaasavi K)

    In this episode, Maya is joined by her very first guest, university student Vaasavi K! Together, they discuss artists, albums and playlists by reviewing their Spotify Wrapped from 2023 and talking about their favourite music. Student to Thinker Podcast Instagram: @student2thinker...

  8. pov: ur a first year engineering student

    In this episode, Maya talks about her first semester at university as an engineering student; the changes she went through and the lessons she learned from her experiences. Honourable mentions in today's episode: Anki (flashcard system to use for spaced repetition) Jun Yuh's Instagram: @jun_yuh...

  9. Book Club Part 1 (ft. "How to Win Friends and Influence People")

    As an avid reader, Maya wanted to share her thoughts on her most recent non-fiction read How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. In this episode, she talks about her overall opinion about the book, but more importantly her 6 main takeaways and how she realistically applies them…

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  10. Not all friends serve the same purpose

    For most of her teenage years, Maya has struggled with her social life and realising that not all of her friends are forced to serve the same purpose. Some are just meant to be in her life just for a good laugh while others are there to listen and support her emotionally. Listen in to learn about...

  11. Why should you talk to yourself?

    In this episode, Maya talks about the act of talking, but not with others, just yourself. Listen in to explore learning styles and the benefits of audio journaling. Talking/journaling prompts: How are you feeling? (genuinely describe your emotions and why you feel the way you do) What happened to...

  12. The fear of podcasting

    After her three-month break, Maya updates you on her life and the reason behind her unexpected leave (*spoiler alert* it's because of academia and her fear of podcasting). Although it may not seem like it, podcasting can be a daunting career or hobby to uphold for many reasons: social judgement,...

  13. What happened to silence?

    Silence allows us to tune into our innermost thoughts, so why do we diminish it with sound? In this episode, Maya discusses the lack of silence she’s observed in her life and the mindful actions she has taken in order to re-invite quietude into her life. Reflection question: Think about all the...

  14. When things don't go to plan

    In this episode, Maya gets real and talks about things not going to plan. For her it was getting mildly sick for a week and having to continue her daily routine feeling all groggy. Despite this setback, Maya took some valuable lessons from this experience and decides to share her key takeaways…

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  15. Shifting your mindset (pt. 2)

    After having discussed the importance of shifting your mindset to become a better thinker, Maya takes this episode to talk about HOW to shift your mindset. Reflection questions: What was your favourite tip and why? How are you going to implement it into your own life?

  16. Shifting your mindset

    In this episode, Maya talks about the importance of students investing in their mindsets in order to become better thinkers. Reflection questions: What are your current thoughts on school? Do you feel that you are invested in the content of your studies or something else? What are you going to do...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Student to Thinker Podcast is (surprise) all about turning students into thinkers. In each episode, your host Maya discusses practical ways to become more reflective, creative, and curious to become the best version of yourself.

HOSTED BY

Maya Berinde

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How many episodes does Student to Thinker Podcast have?

Student to Thinker Podcast currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Student to Thinker Podcast about?

The Student to Thinker Podcast is (surprise) all about turning students into thinkers. In each episode, your host Maya discusses practical ways to become more reflective, creative, and curious to become the best version of yourself.

How often does Student to Thinker Podcast release new episodes?

Student to Thinker Podcast has 16 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Student to Thinker Podcast?

Student to Thinker Podcast is created and hosted by Maya Berinde.
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