It’s All About Building You - with Molly Oldershaw (Otago Uni)

In this honest and thoughtful episode, we sit down with Molly Oldershaw to unpack the journey from high school pressure to university independence. Molly shares how she navigated academic expectations, social dynamics, and shifting health while studying at Otago - and how these experiences helped shape her sense of purpose and personal direction.

From Castle Street party culture to moments of solitude and recalibration, Molly talks about letting go of the pressure to “have it all figured out” and instead embracing the messiness of growing up. This conversation is a must-listen for students questioning their path, anyone transitioning into uni life, or those learning to put their well-being first.

💡 Key Themes:

– Letting go of a fixed career path

– Uni life at Otago and Castle Street culture

– Facing and managing health challenges

– Finding your own timeline and pace

– The power of community and connection

– Nutrition, science communication & evolving passions

– Redefining success through self-awareness

🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.