Bloom Theory
By Gillian Choquette
Bloom TheoryMar 11, 2024
Choosing a Thesis Lab | Tips + Advice :)
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
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!
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
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!
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@gilliandea
@itsannabrennan
Music: Envato Elements
Tags: Phd student, student life tips, study tips, science and research
Healing Your Relationship with Food w/ @atewithAP
Socials:
Alexis: @atewithAP
Gillian: @gilliandea
PhD Diaries: A Year in Review | Mental health, life balance, and mindset
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!
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
Starting a STEM-Focused Small Business with @phdoodleshop
Hi friends! Today I am on the mic with Dr. Melanie Girard, an immunologist and business owner of Phdoodleshop. In this episode, she discusses how and why she began her small business amid the final year of her PhD, why she encourages having a creative outlet, and her future plans for the business.
Follow Melanie:
Instagram: @phdoodleshop
TikTok: @phdoodleshop
Website: www.phdoodleshop.com
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Instagram: @gilliandea
Tiktok: thelifeofgill
Youtube: thelifeofgill
A Spring Reset + Staying on Track
Hello friends! This time of year everyone is looking forward to spring and the promise of summer. Today I am talking about staying on track with your goals amid the vacations, and some things I plan on doing in preparation for this new season!
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IG: @gilliandea
Tiktok/Yutube: @lifeofgill
Music: Envato Elements
In my Healing Era + Tips on building confidence
A lot of times, we are our own worst enemy. We allow ourselves to believe what others say about us, and what’s worse is that it can be amplified in our own minds. Then the way we think of ourselves can be a downward spiral. Really try and find some time to REFLECT. Look back on what you can change, what you can learn, and what you can do in order to be happy. Find that time for yourself --and I promise you, things will get better, and you might find some things about yourself that you didn’t know before.
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IG: @gilliandea
YouTube: @thelifeofgill
PhD diaries: first semester reflection
today let's talk about life updates: what I've learned this semester, halfway thru my first rotation, and thoughts on working out early/daily habits 💭
My fitness journey: A mindset shift
Hello beautiful friends! today we discuss my personally fitness journey and how important it is to protect your mindset surrounding fitness. During the New Year, let's start our fitness goals with a healthy and strong mindset with the confidence to achieve our goals!
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Music: envato elements
ACTUALLY stick to your 2023 resolutions
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Music: envato elements
'That Girl' Mood Board: New Year's resolutions, goal-setting, and reflections
Hello my friends here I am again bringing you some mood board inspiration for this winter! I hope that this encourages you to at least put down your manifestations and goals for the season on paper. This always helps me to accomplish my goals by making them visible reminders to see everyday :) Share this podcast or rate if you liked it!
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Music: envato elements
Feeling burnt out? Same.
It is the end of the semester so I know I’m not alone in starting to feel burnout so today I have compiled some things on how I try to prevent burnout and keep your motivation (and sanity) during a busy time. Because when you are busy and pushing yourself, you need to be mindful that burnout is inevitable, but there are ways to prevent yourself from getting stuck and burnt out every time your schedule or life gets a little chaotic because we can’t accomplish our goals and dreams when we are constantly burnt out.
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Music: enviro elements
A nerdy holiday wishlist :)
I was in the holiday spirit and decided to talk about nerdy holiday wishlist for today's episode! Send this to all your friends and family if they need a little hint or if you are doing a secret santa exchange with your nerd friends :) I also talk about life recently, spotify wrapped, and my first semester of my PhD.
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Products mentioned:
lab goggles: https://amzn.to/3umRiAz
Giant Microbes: https://www.giantmicrobes.com/us/
Two Photon: @twophoton
Where the crawdads sing (amazon): https://amzn.to/3usFGvH
Love hypothesis (amazon): https://amzn.to/3OZvAvY
MildLiner Highlighters: https://amzn.to/3VLLdt5
Planners--
Papier: https://www.papier.com
Mochigram: @mochigrams
Music: envato elements
Be Intentional: adult relationships and getting out of your slump
As you get older things get harder. Friendships get harder, relationships get harder, time becomes limited, and you feel like you don’t have time for what you want to achieve. Today on the podcast we discuss how important it is as an adult to be intentional.
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Music: envato elements
Imposter Syndrome: why it's a GOOD thing!
Hello my friends! Today we are doing a deep dive about feeling imposter syndrome! Getting over it, why we feel this way, and why it actually might
PhD Diaries: My study routine :)
Happy friday eve my friends! Today I am going over my current study routine as a PhD student, my current struggles so far this semester, and ways that you can optimize your study habits.
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Music: envato elements
"That Girl" Fall Vision Board | Setting goals and romanticizing life
Happy fall my friends! Get your Pinterest boards ready! Today on the pod I am putting together a fall mood board with my aspirations and goals for this fall. I think that in order to put yourself in the right mindset of something it is important to surround yourself with an environment that will make you succeed and reach your goals. There are a lot of things out of your control but certain things in your life including your habits and sometimes your environment can be changed! In order to do your best you want to optimize your surroundings to help make it the easiest path to get you where you want to be. I hope that this episode will inspire some of you to make changes to move towards your goals for this semester and the remainder of the year.
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Music: Envato
The Future of Astrophysics! with Emma Louden
Emma Louden is the Founder of Space to Sparkle, an astrophysicist, and space entrepreneur who is committed to helping ambitious humans find their place in space. As an astrophysics Ph.D. candidate at Yale University, Emma studies the geometry of exoplanetary systems. Emma uses the kind of thinking spurred by this inquiry to help humanity develop a consciousness that puts the Solar System in context—Earth’s precarious position in the universe becomes clearer. Emma is deeply committed to sharing her passion for astronomy to spark curiosity and excitement in future scientists, especially minorities in STEM. As a sought-after speaker, Emma travels around the world as a steward of the story of the next phase of space exploration and empowers the next generation of dreamers in STEM. You can connect with her via @exoplanet_emma and @spacetosparkle
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@gilliandea
Business: btheory.podcast@gmail.com
Music: Envato Elements
Back to school (starting my PhD?!)
Hey y'all it's time for school! For the first time in two years I need to prepare to go back to school. In today's episode I talk about what I have been doing in preparation for my first semester of my PhD.
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Music: Envato Elements
Mentioned in this episode:
Mochithings planner: https://shop.mochithings.com/stationery/planners
Mildliner Highlighters: https://amzn.to/3KAaamN
Try Notion for free: https://www.notion.so
Try Notability: https://notability.com
Hot Girl on a Budget
Referenced:
I will Teach you to be Rick Book link
Dave Ramsey Book link (Total Money Makeover)
Graham Stephan YouTube Channel link
Finding Your Routine: Flow, Productivity, and Habits
In today's I discuss finding your flow and personal routine throughout the day, and how to try and stay in that routine! I talk productivity, habit formation, and staying focused :)
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Music: Envato elements
Little Miss… Anxious?
Calling all anxious girlies! Little miss anxious discussing tips and thoughts on dealing and struggling with bouts of anxiety and stress since I seem to always be in my anxiety era Follow me: @gilliandea Music: Envato Elements
Put THIS on Your Med School Application with Oscar Chatain
Hello everyone! In today's podcast we have Oscar Chatain joining us! We are getting allll the details on a successful application for med school, as well as the why Oscar chose DO vs MD. Keep listening to here all his secrets to a successful application process.
Contact Oscar: oscar.chatain@gmail.com
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Music: Envato Elements
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Q&A: Life balance, choosing a career, and college study tips
Hey friends! Today is just a question and answer style podcast where I answered your questions. I talk about study habits, having a balanced lifestyle in college, and choosing my career.
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@gilliandea
Music:
Envato Elements
It's A Smart Girl Summer :)
Listen up! It's a smart hot girl summer! Today I am going through my checklist of smart girl summer checklist, talk about my first week of classes, and discuss my current struggles with anxiety...
DM me your favorite hack or summer bucket list:
@gilliandea
My undated planner: https://shop.mochithings.com/products/93336
Flora app: https://flora.appfinca.com/en/
My recording mic: https://amzn.to/3P6lw2U
Music: Envato Elements
Why Not Med School?? with Brandon and Casey
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@gilliandea
Brandon: @branmt
Casey: @caseyyfinnegan
A Reflection on My Gap Years: What I've learned
Hi everyone :) Today I talk about my big move, ending my current job, and reflecting on my 2 gap years. I discuss why I am grateful I took gap years before graduate school, dealing with difficult coworkers, and my new mindset as I start my PhD.
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@gilliandea
Music: Envato Elements
How to Nail your Next Interview: Metacognitive strategies and Confidence
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Music: Envato Elements
Starting a Business at 23! With Suly Del Valle
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@gilliandea
@sulydelvalle
@coffeedelvalle
Let's Talk Forensics with Amy! Grad School and True Crime
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@_ayee_mee
Music: Envato Elements
Finding Creativity in a Logical World
* I am by NO means a Van Gogh, but here are my tips on reaching your creative potential :)
In today's episode, Gillian brings her thoughts on being creative in our logic-focused world. Tapping into creativity can help break you free of a mental rut and be overall happier and well-rounded! Follow me: @gilliandea Books Mentioned: Art and Fear The Artist's Way The Great Gatsby Where the Crawdads Sing Podcast mentioned: Creative Pep Talk Podcast music: Envato Elements
For the Productive QUEENS (And Kings!): Favorite productivity tips, routines, and habit formation
Today Gillian talks all about her thoughts on productivity, what it means to be productive, and her favorite things that make her feel like her most productive self. Because a productive Gill is a happy Gill!
Instagram: @gilliandea
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Mentioned in the podcast:
Habit Tracker App: https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1438388363?pt=75160805&ct=sharelink&mt=8
My vacuum hehe: https://amzn.to/39Td5ZJ
My planner (i meant MochiThings oops): https://shop.mochithings.com/stationery
Music: Envato Elements
BTS of Pharmacy School: Study habits, dating, and life balance with Ashley Holloway
Today Gillian talks to Ashey Holloway about her life as a second year Pharmacy school student. The BFFs have an honest chat about balancing dating, health, and study habits during school, and what life has been like as a pharmacy student.
Follow Gillian: @gilliandea
Follow Ashley: @ashleyhollo24
Music: Envato Elements
Life Update! Grad School, Gap Years, and Dealing with Failure
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Music: Envato Elements
Let's Talk :)
Hi everyone, today is the day! In this episode I just want to introduce myself and let you know why I started this podcast.
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Music: Envato Elements
EMPOWERING students, finding your WHY and the meaning of extraORDINARY with Caitlin Peterson
Today I am talking to my sister, Caitlin Peterson about finding your why in your career, bullet journaling amid a hectic schedule, and how to empower students to reach their full potential.
Instagram: @gilliandea
Youtube: thelifeofgill
Music: Envato Elements