# Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning

A podcast by William Wadsworth. Don’t work harder, work smarter: how to study effectively and get the grades of your dreams with winning review strategies, killer memory techniques and exam preparation tips you won’t hear anywhere else. Join Cambridge educated psychologist, study techniques researcher, coach and tutor William Wadsworth as we dive into the secrets of academic success.Looking for the grades of your dreams? Want to know the real secrets to preparing for and taking exams? Through a powerful combination of rich personal experience and the very latest learning and memory science, William and his expert guests are here to help. Here's to results day smiles!

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## Latest episodes

- [Declutter Your Study Life](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/515e420276bb) (2026-09-13, 17 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/19797169-declutter-your-study-life.mp3
- [226. "Remember, Its Only An Exam": Keeping Your Cool In Exam Season](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/738c57744f37) (2026-05-24, 13 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/19215799-226-remember-its-only-an-exam-keeping-your-cool-in-exam-season.mp3
- [225. Handling Exam Pressure: High Performance Secrets With Dr Brian Hite](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/bac465fffee9) (2026-05-10, 45 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/19145374-225-handling-exam-pressure-high-performance-secrets-with-dr-brian-hite.mp3
- [224. "The Easy Button" For Exam Season Success](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/b60e1216af43) (2026-05-06, 13 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/19135599-224-the-easy-button-for-exam-season-success.mp3
- [223. Perfectionism, Self-Compassion and Making Progress - with Dr Tara Cousineau](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/b4d9544a5b96) (2026-04-26, 46 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/19070143-223-perfectionism-self-compassion-and-making-progress-with-dr-tara-cousineau.mp3
- [222. Eating Your Frogs In The Final Weeks Before An Exam](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/6705cfbc7b8b) (2026-04-19, 8 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/19040437-222-eating-your-frogs-in-the-final-weeks-before-an-exam.mp3
- [221. Your Emotional Toolkit for Academic Stress - with Dr Jennifer Veilleux](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/60a0136fca51) (2026-03-22, 52 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18862051-221-your-emotional-toolkit-for-academic-stress-with-dr-jennifer-veilleux.mp3
- [220. Study Motivation and the U Shaped Curve](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/9618635093f2) (2026-03-15, 14 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18847930-220-study-motivation-and-the-u-shaped-curve.mp3
- [219. Scoring Top 1% In The State: "Student Story" Case Study with a 300 Day Anki Streak](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/505416178f1f) (2026-03-09, 29 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18814798-219-scoring-top-1-in-the-state-student-story-case-study-with-a-300-day-anki-streak.mp3
- [218. Hare And Tortoise: The Magic In Consistency](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/5aca60ca4908) (2026-03-01, 10 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18768344-218-hare-and-tortoise-the-magic-in-consistency.mp3
- [217. Why Learning Fails (and What To Do) - with Alex Quigley](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/6547f2907ead) (2026-02-22, 48 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18699645-217-why-learning-fails-and-what-to-do-with-alex-quigley.mp3
- [216. Transforming Schools with Learning Science: Inside Two High-Performing UK Schools](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/46ce5b9cfcd7) (2026-02-15, 45 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18669652-216-transforming-schools-with-learning-science-inside-two-high-performing-uk-schools.mp3
- [215. Metacognition Toolkit: Ace Your Learning – with Nathan Burns](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/5b895695285b) (2026-02-08, 38 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18635688-215-metacognition-toolkit-ace-your-learning-with-nathan-burns.mp3
- [214. Respect The Exam](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/398762b3a5e6) (2026-02-01, 10 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18601540-214-respect-the-exam.mp3
- [213. Overcome Distraction and Lock In: with Colin Corby](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/88cbebdf651e) (2026-01-25, 32 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18105746-213-overcome-distraction-and-lock-in-with-colin-corby.mp3
- [212. A Smarter Study Break For Focus And Flow](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/4ee6258b1261) (2026-01-18, 13 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18527369-212-a-smarter-study-break-for-focus-and-flow.mp3
- [Welcome To The Exam Study Expert Podcast (trailer for new listeners)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/85337d4fd2a6) (2026-01-18, 2 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18527306-welcome-to-the-exam-study-expert-podcast-trailer-for-new-listeners.mp3
- [211. Neuroscience Secrets: Attention, Focus and Memory with Dr Sarah McKay](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/c9bbbcb0147c) (2026-01-11, 61 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18484465-211-neuroscience-secrets-attention-focus-and-memory-with-dr-sarah-mckay.mp3
- [210. Fresh Start Habits For Smarter Study: Every Day, Every Week](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/9d7bbb23f785) (2026-01-04, 12 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18450561-210-fresh-start-habits-for-smarter-study-every-day-every-week.mp3
- [209. Who Are You Really? On Personality and Flourishing with Professor Brian Little](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/d8336c08c995) (2025-12-14, 60 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18344104-209-who-are-you-really-on-personality-and-flourishing-with-professor-brian-little.mp3
- [208. Prioritise And Save Time When Studying](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/1f891be0f5fd) (2025-12-10, 12 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18333070-208-prioritise-and-save-time-when-studying.mp3
- [207. 6 Tricks to Build Confidence That Sticks - with Scott Hardiman](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/bfa7547c0522) (2025-11-30, 38 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18266984-207-6-tricks-to-build-confidence-that-sticks-with-scott-hardiman.mp3
- [206. Time Boxing For Faster Studying](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/832b0ed9a0bf) (2025-11-23, 10 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18238907-206-time-boxing-for-faster-studying.mp3
- [205. A Hands-On Guide To Zettelkasten Notes: Practical Advice from Expert Bob Doto](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/10015c32046b) (2025-11-09, 59 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18150569-205-a-hands-on-guide-to-zettelkasten-notes-practical-advice-from-expert-bob-doto.mp3
- [204. Introducing: "S.O.C.K. To Do Lists" - My Perfect Planning Protocol for Faster Studying](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/cfa6b25327fa) (2025-11-02, 18 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18120606-204-introducing-s-o-c-k-to-do-lists-my-perfect-planning-protocol-for-faster-studying.mp3
- [203. Beating a High Stakes Test: Flashcards, Grit and Time (A Student Story)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/d4f330c39db1) (2025-10-26, 32 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18069090-203-beating-a-high-stakes-test-flashcards-grit-and-time-a-student-story.mp3
- [202. Bouncing Forward: From Guyana to Global Pharma, with Perseverance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/94ebd40a87a3) (2025-10-19, 29 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/18027804-202-bouncing-forward-from-guyana-to-global-pharma-with-perseverance.mp3
- [201. Let It Go: Study Smarter Through Subtraction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/88975afd3127) (2025-09-28, 13 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17914490-201-let-it-go-study-smarter-through-subtraction.mp3
- [200. Friendship Expert Dr Kimberly Horn on Social Connection Science for Scholars](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/b4351fb51f96) (2025-09-21, 46 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17875862-200-friendship-expert-dr-kimberly-horn-on-social-connection-science-for-scholars.mp3
- [199. Zettelkasten "Super" Notes: with Dr Sönke Ahrens](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/93f080feea75) (2025-09-14, 45 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17842255-199-zettelkasten-super-notes-with-dr-sonke-ahrens.mp3
- [198. The Stitch in Time: Small Habits for Academic Success](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/691ece57a9d6) (2025-09-07, 25 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17802525-198-the-stitch-in-time-small-habits-for-academic-success.mp3
- [\[REWIND\] Mastering Effective Study: Insights from John Dunlosky (Ep 154 replay)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/c15fbf49bb11) (2025-08-24, 41 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17719926-rewind-mastering-effective-study-insights-from-john-dunlosky-ep-154-replay.mp3
- [197. Beyond The Exam: Finding Meaning in Work - and where is Charlie now](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/85010020308e) (2025-08-12, 46 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17657825-197-beyond-the-exam-finding-meaning-in-work-and-where-is-charlie-now.mp3
- [196. Gratitude Journalling for Students](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/8cf214d12c68) (2025-06-29, 10 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17417056-196-gratitude-journalling-for-students.mp3
- [195. The Happy Student - with Dr Heather Frederick](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/2ecbbc357c6b) (2025-06-22, 40 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17376187-195-the-happy-student-with-dr-heather-frederick.mp3
- [194. The Motivated Student - Set The Vision With Steve Gamlin + Find Your Purpose with Ian Chamandy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/994842415991) (2025-06-15, 51 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17341175-194-the-motivated-student-set-the-vision-with-steve-gamlin-find-your-purpose-with-ian-chamandy.mp3
- [193. Five Brain Hacks for Higher Exam Scores](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/7ea565d61fc2) (2025-06-08, 26 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17301053-193-five-brain-hacks-for-higher-exam-scores.mp3
- [192. Academic Writing Masterclass: Better, Faster, Clearer - with Dr Alix Hibble](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/91bf6b5e99d5) (2025-06-01, 49 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17261165-192-academic-writing-masterclass-better-faster-clearer-with-dr-alix-hibble.mp3
- [191. Stop Procrastinating And Finish Your Dissertation/Essay - with Dr Alison Miller](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/8a97ca310c56) (2025-05-25, 44 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17222728-191-stop-procrastinating-and-finish-your-dissertation-essay-with-dr-alison-miller.mp3
- [190. Brain Bootcamp: Find Focus with Magic Meditation Moments - Ann Swanson](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/cbfca2153b23) (2025-05-18, 39 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17179135-190-brain-bootcamp-find-focus-with-magic-meditation-moments-ann-swanson.mp3
- [189. Maximise Knowledge Retention With Expert Flashcard Training \[FMC 4b\]](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/ec98e9cedb6d) (2025-05-11, 32 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17137818-189-maximise-knowledge-retention-with-expert-flashcard-training-fmc-4b.mp3
- [188. Balancing Making and Testing Your Flashcards \[FMC Part 4a\]](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/1763ce501d8d) (2025-05-04, 18 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17010306-188-balancing-making-and-testing-your-flashcards-fmc-part-4a.mp3
- [187. Magic Tricks To Make Memorable Flashcards \[FMC 3/4\]](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/c7cf681c3ed3) (2025-04-27, 22 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17051360-187-magic-tricks-to-make-memorable-flashcards-fmc-3-4.mp3
- [186. Flashcard Fundamentals For Faster Learning \[FMC Part 2/4\]](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/385a13c29ee7) (2025-04-20, 28 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/17010370-186-flashcard-fundamentals-for-faster-learning-fmc-part-2-4.mp3
- [185. The Science of Learning: Flashcard Mastery Course \[Part 1 of 4\]](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/e4d7ece9d148) (2025-04-13, 28 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/16969847-185-the-science-of-learning-flashcard-mastery-course-part-1-of-4.mp3
- [184. Why Study Smarter?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/87826a30d6e6) (2025-04-06, 22 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/16913290-184-why-study-smarter.mp3
- [Mini Status Update - What's Happening On The Podcast?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/0a1448535aa6) (2025-02-17, 5 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/16636693-mini-status-update-what-s-happening-on-the-podcast.mp3
- [183. High Stakes Exam Success - with Dr Morgan Taylor](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/1f33c0e28f01) (2025-02-02, 30 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/16547581-183-high-stakes-exam-success-with-dr-morgan-taylor.mp3
- [182. The Neurodiverse Brain At School - with Christopher Wyatt](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/f2c8059d2c94) (2025-01-26, 41 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/16505086-182-the-neurodiverse-brain-at-school-with-christopher-wyatt.mp3
- [181. REWIND: Maximum Concentration: "Attention Professor" Stefan Van der Stigchel](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456034719/72e458e7bff3) (2025-01-20, 53 min): audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/267857/episodes/16467700-181-rewind-maximum-concentration-attention-professor-stefan-van-der-stigchel.mp3

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