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Ep. 215 - Paying for PT school with Scholarships & Starting a Business for Pelvic Health with Molly Jan 27, 2021

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Today we welcome our last guest of the month who brings all type of inspiration and passion to the podcast, Molly Hart! Molly is a pelvic floor physical therapist who found her pathway in women's health after aiding in her mom's recovery. After seeing the shortcomings and lack of attention provided in the healthcare field, Molly discussed the drive and desire that led to her towards PT. She talks about the plethora of research and scholarships that helped her graduate free of debt, and how that freedom helped open different opportunities as a new grad. While she was able to discover her talent to heal and help many people, Molly also reached a crossroad with herself about how to maintain a work/life balance between giving the best care but also avoiding burnout. Despite the stress and worry, she quit her job and established her own business: Pelvic Balance PT. She wraps up with advice about mindset, overcoming fear, and acting on your intuition, which allowed Molly to live happily with her husband and daughter, and also give the patient care she believes in.

Molly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_mollyhart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pelvicbalancePT/

Email: mollyhart@pelvicbalancept.com

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Ep. 214: What's In Our Backpack? Jan 24, 2021

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In this episode of GRADitude, Sarah and Gabby tell you what's in their backpack!

From necessary things for practicing clinical skills, studying, finances, podcast tidbits, and books to help you get ready for the semester.

Let us know what you picked up from the store!

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Ep. 213 - Being a Mom in PT School & a Non-Traditional Program with Dawnette Jan 20, 2021

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Tune in for this week's episode where we are joined by the incredible Dawnette, current third year SPT, mother of one, and creator of Moms in PT School Podcast! She walks us through her non-traditional pathway to PT, starting off her certification and licensed work in massage therapy. Dawnette shares about her endurance through her pre-PT grind after being out of school for almost 10 years. From re-taking pre-requisites, recovering from a car accident, and giving birth to her daughter Alanis, Dawnette enrolled in a hybrid program that helped fit her lifestyle and journey to becoming a PT. She shares the vital role that her support system of family, friends, and husband played to not only help her put in the time for her accelerated program, but also prioritize time with her loved ones. She also created her podcast during school to help initiate the conversation for other mom's that are pre-PT, SPT, and even practicing clinicians. While finding time and balance is not always easy, Dawnette shares the importance of how communicating not only with her spouses, but her daughter as well, helped her realize the importance of prioritizing quality time.

Dawnette's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dejoseph

"Moms in PT School" Podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsinptschool.podcast/

Dawnette's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodicpatience/

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Ep 212: Terminal Clinical Rotations Jan 17, 2021

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In this episode, Sarah and Gabby discuss their experiences in terminal clinical rotations and navigating through them. In addition, they also talk about job searching and how to navigate as a future DPT grad. Tune in to hear more details!

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Ep. 211 - Home Health Mentor: PT turned Law Student Jan 13, 2021

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Today we are joined with the founder of Home Health Mentor and Pain Free Performance, Brandon Smith! He shares his journey of finding physical therapy and public health, but his growth and development only continued from there. After learning his own lessons working as a home health PT, he wanted to teach and educate others about industry-wide disparities in healthcare settings that are not always taught in school. Within the same year of graduating as a DPT, he launched him Home Health Mentor course for clinicians in all types of settings. Brandon has helped individuals not only improve their professional growth but also help them gain the knowledge and insight needed to acquire higher salaries in their respective settings. Brandon walks us through the various experiences and systems of his own, from nutrition coaching, cross-fit/performance coaching, traveling PT, to current PRN and law school student! He discusses all of his experiences through YouTube and other social media platforms and continues to grow his business and future with his pursuit of a Law Degree. Despite graduating in 2018, Brandon shares incredible stories from the past couple years that has not only brought him to where he is now, but also how it shapes his future plans of business and development. He finishes up with his best pieces of advice for those graduating in questionable times, but also gives incredible insight into creating your own system no matter the circumstances.

Home Health Mentor course: https://homehealthmentor.mykajabi.com/

Brandon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.smith_dpt/

Brandon's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZwdSCnzOGGhcl2hbt2Iwg

Brandon's Email: drsmithdpt@gmail.com

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Ep. 210: PT School Study Resources Jan 10, 2021

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Welcome to the second episode of GRADitude of 2021! In this episode, Sarah and Gabby discuss tips and advice for topics such as Anatomy and Neuroscience. For anatomy, they use websites such as Complete Anatomy, Dr.Preddy Anatomy Lectures on YouTube, Ninja Nerd Science, Anatomy Zone, and Kenhub. For neuroscience, they utilize Hyperbrain, Neuroslice app, Picnomic, and much more. Find out more details of these resources by tuning in.

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Ep. 209 - DEI & Being a Nontraditional SPT with Daniel Jan 06, 2021

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We are kicking off our first Wednesday podcast of the new year with current 2nd year SPT, Daniel Barajas! This episode begins as Daniel shares his non-traditional route to PT school after initially graduating in public health. After learning about the world of PT, he walked us through his process of balancing pre-requisites, GRE studying, and a full-time job. Despite the long and tiresome years leading up to it, Daniel celebrated the long-awaited acceptance into his current PT program. While his first year was difficult and even a little intimidating, Daniel discusses another passion he was able to discover; his involvement in the state PT Association and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion). He worked passionately to not only keep his fellow students involved in important decisions regarding PT school, but also broadens his message for all students about the importance of diversifying school systems and spread awareness of the current lack of DEI in PT professions. Daniel shares his analogy to remember the meaning of DEI as well as his tips and messages about normalizing asking for help when needed and also reaching out to help others when you can. Tune in for an uplifting message about how to strengthen the PT world as a whole.

Daniel's Email: daniel.barajas1@gmail.com

Daniel's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dannyboy1.0

Daniel's Instagram:

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https://www.instagram.com/ptofculture/

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Ep. 208: Twenty Twenty WON Jan 03, 2021

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In this first episode of GRADitude for 2021, Sarah and Gabby start the new year by discussing their goals for this year. Goals related to key areas of health, wealth, and relationships are covered throughout this episode. Tune in to hear more details about their goals and advice to make this year your best one yet.

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Ep. 207 - Working as an Acute Care PT During COVID Pandemic with Veronica Dec 30, 2020

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As the end of 2020 approaches, and anticipation for 2021 begins, we are joined by PT and DPT Veronica Velasquez, as she shares on her unique career as an acute care physical therapist working with COVID patients. Despite the hardships and anxieties as she adapted to her new work regimen, Veronica highlights fulfilling experiences with patients, and the importance of going back to the basics when faced with an unknown. While she now educates her own patients as a licensed PT, she describes her personal PT school experience and what she did to adapt and prepare for its intense curriculum. As Veronica describes how she pursued and aligned her career path, she also shares how it may have never happened without the existence of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). She shares the importance of this policy, and how it allows her and millions of other undocumented individuals continue to pursue and actively serve vital roles in the US. We wrap up this episode (and this year) with Veronica's advice for anyone looking to tap into their in-patient skills, and how it can be applied to all kinds of settings.

Veronica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisptlife/?hl=en

Veronica's Email: thisptlife@gmail.com

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Ep 206: 2020 Reflections Dec 27, 2020

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In the final episode of GRADitue, Gabby and Sarah film separate episodes discussing their reflection of 2020 and words to define this year. Words that Gabby described 2020 were connections, consistency, and uncomfortable growth. Sarah's words were unlock, family, bold, and resilience. Tune in to hear both of the lessons they learned from this year and explanations.

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