Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning
by William Wadsworth
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- 🇨🇦CA · Courses#33100K to 300K
- 🇦🇺AU · Courses#41100K to 300K
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213K to 685K🎙 ~2x weekly·219 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
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425K to 1.4M🇨🇦22%🇦🇺22%🇬🇧7%+33 more - Active Followers
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226. "Remember, Its Only An Exam": Keeping Your Cool In Exam Season
May 24, 2026
12m 02s
225. Handling Exam Pressure: High Performance Secrets With Dr Brian Hite
May 10, 2026
44m 36s
224. "The Easy Button" For Exam Season Success
May 6, 2026
12m 11s
223. Perfectionism, Self-Compassion and Making Progress - with Dr Tara Cousineau
Apr 26, 2026
45m 11s
222. Eating Your Frogs In The Final Weeks Before An Exam
Apr 19, 2026
7m 04s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/24/26 | 226. "Remember, Its Only An Exam": Keeping Your Cool In Exam Season✨ | exam stressmental reframes+3 | — | — | — | examstress management+5 | — | 12m 02s | |
| 5/10/26 |  225. Handling Exam Pressure: High Performance Secrets With Dr Brian Hite✨ | exam pressurehigh performance+3 | Dr Brian Hite | — | — | exam pressurehigh stakes performance+3 | — | 44m 36s | |
| 5/6/26 | 224. "The Easy Button" For Exam Season Success✨ | exam preparationstudy techniques+3 | — | Outsmart Your Exams | — | exam successstudy tips+3 | — | 12m 11s | |
| 4/26/26 |  223. Perfectionism, Self-Compassion and Making Progress - with Dr Tara Cousineau✨ | perfectionismself-compassion+4 | Dr Tara Cousineau | Harvard | — | perfectionismself-compassion+5 | — | 45m 11s | |
| 4/19/26 | 222. Eating Your Frogs In The Final Weeks Before An Exam✨ | revision stressstudy techniques+3 | — | — | — | revisionexams+5 | — | 7m 04s | |
| 3/22/26 |  221. Your Emotional Toolkit for Academic Stress - with Dr Jennifer Veilleux✨ | academic stressemotional toolkit+3 | Dr Jennifer Veilleux | University of Arkansas | — | stressanxiety+3 | — | 51m 38s | |
| 3/15/26 | 220. Study Motivation and the U Shaped Curve✨ | study motivationU shaped curve+3 | — | — | — | study motivationU shaped curve+3 | — | 13m 59s | |
| 3/9/26 | 219. Scoring Top 1% In The State: "Student Story" Case Study with a 300 Day Anki Streak✨ | exam strategiesmetacognitive awareness+3 | Harry | — | Australia | Ankifinals+3 | — | 28m 17s | |
| 3/1/26 | 218. Hare And Tortoise: The Magic In Consistency✨ | study goalsconsistency+3 | — | — | — | study goalsconsistency+3 | — | 9m 02s | |
| 2/22/26 |  217. Why Learning Fails (and What To Do) - with Alex Quigley✨ | learning failuresstudy strategies+3 | Alex Quigley | — | — | learningstudy+4 | — | 47m 13s | |
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| 2/15/26 | 216. Transforming Schools with Learning Science: Inside Two High-Performing UK Schools✨ | learning scienceschool leadership+3 | Andy GreenPeter Lee | Copleston High SchoolQ3 Academy Langley | UK | learning habitsschool improvement+3 | — | 44m 06s | |
| 2/8/26 |  215. Metacognition Toolkit: Ace Your Learning – with Nathan Burns✨ | metacognitionlearning strategies+3 | Nathan Burns | Mr Metacognition | — | metacognitionlearning+3 | — | 37m 33s | |
| 2/1/26 | 214. Respect The Exam✨ | exam preparationmotivation+3 | — | — | — | exam respectstudy motivation+3 | — | 9m 11s | |
| 1/25/26 |  213. Overcome Distraction and Lock In: with Colin Corby | In this episode, learn how to conquer distraction and build a healthier relationship with technology using quick wins for a digital detox. Our guest is digital detox expert, technologist and TEDx speaker Colin Corby. We explore how constant digital distractions affect attention span, deep learning, reading comprehension, critical thinking, sleep, and productivity — especially for students. Colin shares practical, realistic digital detox strategies, quick wins and fun micro-challenges you ca... | 31m 07s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | 212. A Smarter Study Break For Focus And Flow | In today’s mini episode we’re taking a look at the surprisingly helpful question of what you do on your study breaks. Choosing the right break activities can help you return to work on time, ready to go again, perhaps with some fresh insights and certainly some fresh energy. The wrong break activity can suck you into a spiral of procrastination that turns a 10 minute breather into 50 minutes of doom scrolling. Choose a smarter break with the 10 ideas we share today for a smarter study break. ... | 12m 31s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | Welcome To The Exam Study Expert Podcast (trailer for new listeners) | A short trailer episode for new listeners to get a taste of the show. Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!). | 1m 07s | ||||||
| 1/11/26 |  211. Neuroscience Secrets: Attention, Focus and Memory with Dr Sarah McKay | To kick off the new year we’re sitting down with neuroscientist, international speaker and author Dr Sarah McKay to translate decades of neuroscience research into straightforward tactics students can use today for better sleep, enhanced focus and improved grades. Dr Sarah McKay has a distinguished career as one of Australia's best known science communicators. She's passionate about translating brain science into practical strategies to improve health, well-being, and performance. Sarah boast... | 1h 00m 50s | ||||||
| 1/4/26 | 210. Fresh Start Habits For Smarter Study: Every Day, Every Week | Today, we're turning good intentions and a long list of things you need to do or should do or would like to do into consistent action! Key ideas today include: • fresh start effect as useful motivation • split goals into one-off and ongoing tasks • schedule one-off tasks in the diary • design daily habits with clear what, when, and why • use weekly blocks for deep, flow-based work • set seasonal habits around exams or deadlines • share your habit plan for accountability • simple homework to... | 11m 03s | ||||||
| 12/14/25 |  209. Who Are You Really? On Personality and Flourishing with Professor Brian Little | In this final very special episode to round out 2025, we welcome world-renowned personality expert Professor Brian Little to help us answer the question: who are you really? As one of the great scholars of our time in the field of personality psychology, Professor Little's wonderfully engaging teaching style has also won him “favourite teacher” accolades at Harvard and found him described as a cross between seeing Robin Williams and Einstein on stage. Professor Little helps us explore h... | 59m 47s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | 208. Prioritise And Save Time When Studying | Discover the three core ways to prioritise better in your studying, to get through what you need to do in much less time with as little impact as possible on the quality of your output. * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/ ... | 11m 53s | ||||||
| 11/30/25 |  207. 6 Tricks to Build Confidence That Sticks - with Scott Hardiman | We’re joined today by Scott Hardiman, a confidence coach who specialises in helping people rebuild their confidence and get their drive back. Scott shares his own relatable and inspiring student story, from bullying and anxiety to finding his confidence mindset. Plus his top six tricks – easy daily practices, micro-experiments that everyone can try – to build up your own confidence and face any high-stress situation: • the impact of taking action • using your “stretch zone” ... | 37m 13s | ||||||
| 11/23/25 | 206. Time Boxing For Faster Studying | A practical guide to using the time boxing time management strategy to boost focus, sharpen your prioritisation, overcome prioritisation, mitigate perfectionism and ultimately get your work done faster. * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress. BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudye... | 9m 53s | ||||||
| 11/9/25 |  205. A Hands-On Guide To Zettelkasten Notes: Practical Advice from Expert Bob Doto | Today we’re revisiting the Zettelkasten system for capturing and organising your notes, with esteemed expert Bob Doto. Bob has effectively codified the Zettelkasten methodology, written the excellent go-to primer on the topic, and moderates the popular r/Zettelkasten subreddit community. So few have thought more about the practical implementation of Zettelkasten than Bob. And today we’re breaking down a lean Zettelkasten workflow for anyone interested in starting the method, but with a partic... | 58m 11s | ||||||
| 11/2/25 | 204. Introducing: "S.O.C.K. To Do Lists" - My Perfect Planning Protocol for Faster Studying | Today, I'm sharing a simple way to study faster by clearing mental clutter and turning a long or disordered to‑do list into a sharp plan for today. There is surprising power in the right daily task list to boost focus, reduce decisions, and build momentum. Discover how my all-new "SOCK" method for the perfect daily to-do list can transform your day. When you start with a list that is Specific, Ordered and Clear, you can Knock it out in no time! * Hosted by William Wadsworth, memo... | 17m 28s | ||||||
| 10/26/25 | 203. Beating a High Stakes Test: Flashcards, Grit and Time (A Student Story) | We're back today for another Student Story: celebrating successfully beating a high-stakes test, and learning all the study techniques that made the difference between pass and fail. Our guest today is veterinary dermatologist Alissa, who confidently passed her specialist exam after spending some time as my coaching client - she put in the hard work, studied smarter and took home a well-deserved win. Alissa shares her practical tips on what made the difference to her confidence and studying s... | 31m 47s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
36 placements across 36 markets.
Chart Positions
36 placements across 36 markets.