Mindful Academy

In the final 2025 episode of Mindful Academy, host Jennifer Askey is joined by consultant and academic life coach Mya Andersen of Student Empowered. The discussion delves into the challenges and transformations faced by first-year college students, emphasizing skills like self-authorship and self-advocacy. Maya shares insights from her work helping students and their families prepare for and thrive in the college environment. They also explore the broader issues of undergraduate education, the pressure of professionalization, and the value of a college degree in today's evolving landscape. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:06 Mya Anderson's Background and Approach 02:56 Impact of COVID on Higher Education 05:51 Challenges in Student Services 11:26 The Value of an Undergraduate Degree 16:07 Navigating College and Personal Growth 25:56 Supporting Students Through Challenges 35:37 Mentoring Adolescents for Success 37:53 High Stakes in Higher Education 38:40 Treating College Like a Big Ticket Item 43:41 The Professionalization of Undergraduate Degrees 49:01 The Importance of Coaching and Career Services 52:43 Challenges Faced by Faculty and Students 58:26 Gen Z and the Changing Educational Landscape 01:06:42 Concluding Thoughts and Resources Resources:  10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People. A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation – and Making Your Own Life Easier, by David Yeager https://thestudentempowered.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_student_empowered/