Listen on all major podcast platforms: https://www.emich.edu/enlightenu

"Enlighten U," Eastern Michigan University’s mental health podcast for students, returns for its second season with an episode on a feeling many of us know all too well: fear of failure. Guests Jahnavi Rambus, an EMU senior majoring in communication, media & theatre arts and minoring in public relations, and resident mental health expert Aesha Mustafa, Ph.D., sit down with "Enlighten U" co-hosts, Lolita and Melissa, to discuss what fear of failure looks like, how it impacts students, and how to overcome it to live our best, fearless lives.

Chapters:

02:18 - Welcome and Background
03:34 - Jahnavi's Story
07:10 - Expectations
09:22 - College Student Experience
11:23 - Managing Fear
14:56 - What Did You Fail At Today?
16:57 - Focus on the Success and Give Yourself Grace
19:34 - Mental Health and Fear of Failure
21:34 - Internships
25:28 - Culture and Family Influence
29:27 - How Can Professors Help?
32:59 - When Fear of Failure is a Problem
35:35 - Overcoming Fear of Failure
38:41 - Advice and Resources
40:48 - Final Thoughts and Roundtable Fears

Listen and watch on:

YouTube:    • Enlighten U  
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About the Enlighten U Podcast

Enlighten U helps college students discover they are not alone in their mental health struggles. Tune in to insightful conversations, expert advice from noted mental health professionals, and relatable stories, all aimed at helping you navigate the unique challenges of university life when prioritizing your mental well-being.