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**Bloom Theory**

Welcome to Bloom Theory with Gillian Choquette, a PhD student, an amateur artist, and a lover of entrepreneurship. Gillian is a scientist determined to show that you can form a dream career through your multifaceted passions, and wants to share this theory with you. Tune in each week to hear her innermost thoughts on navigating both life and career in her twenties. Here’s a podcast for the novel thinkers, the entrepreneurial minds, and the artists. This is for the generation that believes in the Bloom Theory.

Latest Episodes:

THE 2026 REBRAND: Mind, Body, and Soul Jan 06, 2026

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Hello ladies, it's time for a rebrand! Gone are the new year resolutions (apparently), bring on the life rebrand.

Get your PhD (and life) ORGANIZED for 2026! Dec 16, 2025

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This year, we are getting ORGANIZED. Today I catch up about life, the PhD, and the systems and plans I have for organizing my PhD projects

New Season, New energy :) Dec 16, 2025

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We're baaaccckkk. Today we are doing a quick PhD catchup, talking about the future of the Bloom Theory, and discussing my mindset shift about future episodes.

Choosing a Thesis Lab | Tips + Advice :) Mar 11, 2024

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Hi guys! Today I compiled a few tips and some advice on choosing rotations and a thesis lab/research mentor. It can be a big decision so today I am talking through a few points that helped me in choosing a the right lab!

Q&A: Finding Motivation, Study Tips, Qualifying Exams Mar 01, 2024

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Hey friends of the internet! Today I am doing a fun lil Q&A, answering questions you asked me on instagram. Let's talk all about exams, finding motivation, and travelling to conferences :)

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@gillian_sci / @gilliandea (instagram)

We're Back! School, Life, and Podcast Plans! Feb 23, 2024

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Hello my lovely friends! It has been WAY too long since I published a podcast. I took a much needed hiatus, but now I am back and so excited to go! Today I talk about why I took a break, updates on the PhD life, and exciting plans for the future of my podcast.

Oh! and I made a science instagram/ tiktok if you wanna be friends :) Go give it a follow: @gillian_sci

Surviving the 1st year of the PhD! with Hopkins student Anna Brennan Jun 29, 2023

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From balancing classes and lab, to being territorial over your pipets (iykyk), Anna Brennan spills the tea on the highs and lows of her first year as a PhD student at Johns Hopkins University!

@gilliandea

@itsannabrennan

Music: Envato Elements

Tags: Phd student, student life tips, study tips, science and research

Healing Your Relationship with Food w/ @atewithAP May 18, 2023

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Today on the podcast I invite my foodie friend, Alexis Peters to talk all about her education on food and nutrition science, her relationship with food and starting a foodie instagram, and of course her favorite places to eat in Williamsburg! Socials: Alexis: @atewithAP Gillian: @gilliandea

PhD Diaries: A Year in Review | Mental health, life balance, and mindset May 12, 2023

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Hello friends! I am back with another episode today discussing what I have learned in the past year of my PhD. I talk mental health, making friends, and the academic lifestyle so far in my PhD.

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@gilliandea

Music: Envato Elements

Handling Burnout and Balancing Academics with @erhatheexplorer! Apr 27, 2023

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Hey everyone! Today on the podcast I have the lovely Erha, a chemical engineering PhD candidate at the University of Delaware. Today we talk ALL about the hustle culture in academia, handling burnout, dealing with haters, and how to still find time to travel and have fun in a busy life!

Go follow erha on socials:

Instagram: @erhatheexplorer

TikTok: @erhatheexplorer

Website: erhatheexplorer.com

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Instagram: @gilliandea

Tiktok/youtube: @thelifeofgill