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Here to guide you through physical therapy school on your first try, debt free!
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Episodes

Ep 255 - Advice Series Part 6: Study Proof Mindset

Welcome to another episode in the advice series! This week focuses on mindset and studying tips! Every student can benefit from learning from these guests and the amazing pieces of wisdom they share! But this solo episode is only the beginning of their advice! Make sure you go back to the original episodes to hear everything they have to say there too. The guests and corresponding episodes are listed below in order of appearance. Ep 27 - Physiotutors Ep 90- Kristin Stetzel Ep 198- Kenhub (Sarah ...

Jun 16, 202148 min

Ep 254 - Lessons From Some of The Richest People in Healthcare

Welcome to another Sunday episode of GRADitude! On this episode, Sarah and Gabby give a quick weekly update before diving into the topic. They each give 3 lessons they learned while at SSHC Live 2021 that have changed their lives for the better. There was more than just 6 pieces of wisdom learned over the weekend event, but Sarah and Gabby share the ones that they felt are most valuable for everyone to know! Plus, if you stick around to the end of the episode you may just catch a bonus lesson! T...

Jun 13, 202130 min

Ep. 253 SPT Advice Series Part 5: Let's Talk About Money, Honey!

Welcome back to the GRADitude advice series! This series highlights the advice previous guests have given during their amazing episodes (which just so happen to be listed below!) for current and future SPTs. Part 5 focuses on episodes that were all about money, marketable skills, and debt because these topics are always on the minds of SPTs. Even more, this episode was inspired by the recent SSHC Live event hosted by Greg Todd, so who better to start off the episode than Greg Todd who drops some...

Jun 09, 202157 min

Ep 252 - When Should You Take The NPTE?

Welcome to another Sunday episode! Sarah and Gabby give a brief overview of their week together before talking about today's topic. They discuss all the things you should think about before you decide when you are going to take the NPTE. There are 4 main points to consider and they talk about the pros/cons of each. So tune in to hear what they have to say! Go to Physiomemes.com and use this code for 20% off your next order: GRADITUDE20

Jun 06, 202115 min

Ep. 251 - Connecting With and Applying Class Material w/ Dan Braun

Welcome to another episode of GRADitude! Gabby and Sarah sit down with Dan to discuss his business and his PT school experience. Dan talks about he has managed to run his own business in PT school while also adjusting to having online classes during the pandemic. He gives great advice about how to truly understand the things he is learning in PT school while also making the most of his time. He also finds the topics he is passionate about in the world of PT and shares them with his classmates an...

Jun 02, 202140 min

Ep. 250 - What Would You Want to Hear at Your 2020/2021 Graduation?

Gabby and Sarah are back again for another Sunday episode, but this time THEY ARE TOGETHER!! They sit down next to each other to catch up with their weekly updates and to discuss something near and dear to their hearts: PT school graduation amidst a pandemic. They share how the 2020 and 2021 DPT graduates across the country did not get the graduation and celebration they deserved because of the pandemic restrictions. However, they have a solution for to remedy this unfair luck of the draw and wo...

May 31, 202120 min

Ep. 249 - Non-Traditional, Non-Clinical, and Absolutely Thriving w/ Meredith Castin

Another Wednesday, another weekly GRADitude episode! In this episode, Gabby and Sarah sit down with Meredith to talk about her journey to becoming a non-clinical PT. Meredith explains how she started PT as a second career but wasn't finding the satisfaction from the clinical aspect of PT that she was hoping to find. She encourages the idea that it is more than okay to pursue a non-clinical and non-traditional route as a PT, even as a new grad! Meredith readily admits that she wants to work "95 j...

May 26, 202155 min

Ep. 248 - Should You be a Physical Therapist?

GRADitude asks the hard questions and this episode is no different. Gabby and Sarah pose the question regarding if everyone who wants to be a PT should really be a physical therapist. The honest answer may come as a shock, but they take a deep dive into why you should ask yourself this question before deciding to attend PT school. This episode will help guide you through this question and help provide some clarity. Don't forget to come back Wednesday for episode 249 for more information about a ...

May 23, 202120 min

Ep. 247 - NPTE Round Table

Welcome to another Wednesday episode filled with amazing advice! Do you feel like you are the only one who struggled with the NPTE? Are you feeling overwhelmed just thinking about taking the NPTE? Do you love getting advice about how to prepare for big tests? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you are in the right place! Gabby sits down with 3 new grad DPTs (Sherrill Williams, Jane Mongkolvipakul, and Amanda Orr) to discuss their experience with taking the NPTE and what study met...

May 19, 202132 min

Ep. 246 - What We Would Have Done Differently in PT School

Happy Sunday! Gabby and Sarah start this episode off with their weekly updates before getting into the topic of the day. They each give 3 things they wish they would have done differently while in PT school and explain why these things would have been beneficial. Gabby and Sarah get real honest with this advice and do not shy away from the hard topics so it is definitely worth a listen! And, if you stick around to the end of the podcast you may just hear a bonus piece of advice! Tune in to learn...

May 16, 202135 min

Ep. 245 - For Those Who Are Making a Comeback in 2021 w/ Greg Todd

Another Wednesday and another episode with the one and only Greg Todd!! Gabby and Sarah sit down with Greg for a third time on this podcast and talk about how he got to where he is today and why he is so passionate about hosting SSHC Live. Greg will have you feeling the whole range of emotions with the stories and advice he gives. This man speaks wisdom and truth in every word, and you will want to listen to him talk all day! So go ahead and download this episode so that you can have it on repea...

May 12, 202148 min

Ep. 244 - The Big Girl Job Hunt

Welcome to another Sunday episode! Sarah and Gabby give a brief update on what’s happening in their lives before getting into the important topic of the day: how to find a real job as a PT. They talk about setting your expectations, finding something that works for you, and negotiating salary. They give 3 main points so don’t forget to take some notes while listening to this episode! Don't forget to get your ticket here for the SSHC Live Event June 5-6, 2021 https://www.sshclive.com/sshc2021?aff...

May 09, 202130 min

Ep. 243 - Effective Study Strategies for PT School w/ Jana Vaskoviç

Welcome to another Wednesday episode of GRADitude! Do you love Kenhub as much as we do? Then you are in the right place! Sarah and Gabby sit down to talk with Jana who is an editor and reviewer for Kenhub as well as a medical student. Jana shares her story about medical school, how she started working for Kenhub, and study strategies that have saved her so much time and effort. Jana shares some really important tips and tricks as well as some personal stories about how it has helped her get thro...

May 05, 202146 min

Ep 242 - The One Where We Become DPTs

This is a huge episode here at GRADitude because both Sarah and Gabby are DOCTORS!! Dr. Sarah and Dr. Gabby chat about what they were thinking during graduation, how it feels to finally be done with school after all these years, and they even hint to some new things that are to come! Don't forget to check out the link below to get your tickets and information about the nationwide DPT graduation in Florida June 5-6 because you are not going to want to miss out on this! https://www.sshclive.com/ss...

May 02, 202122 min

Ep 241 - Travel PT, Telehealth, and Imposter Syndrome w/ Jess Jenney

Welcome to another weekly episode of GRADitude! On this episode, Sarah and Gabby sit down with Jess Jenney to talk about her experience with travel PT. She tells how she got into travel PT, things she wishes she knew when she began, new grads doing travel, and learning Telehealth. Jess has so much knowledge to share, and she gives information about where to find all the resources she has created for PTs and PT students. In addition to all of this knowledge, she discusses how to deal with facing ...

Apr 28, 202139 min

Ep. 240 - How to Thrive in Clinical Rotations

Welcome to another Sunday episode here at GRADitude. In this episode, Sarah and Gabby give you tips on how to make the most out of the time you are on rotations. Since they have both finished their last clinical rotation ever for PT school, they have some great advice on how to best succeed in the clinic. What could be better than some solid advice on how to be the best student on a rotation? Advice that is analogous to SpongeBob! We like to keep things fun and helpful here on the GRADitude podc...

Apr 26, 202127 min

Ep 239 - Advice Series Part 4: 10 Tips and Tricks For the Future PT

Welcome to another weekly episode of GRADitude! If you were hoping to hear some golden nuggets of wisdom then this is the episode for you! This episode is jam packed with advice from previous guests and man are they good! Part 4 of this advice series presents you with advice that is applicable to not just life in PT school but also to life in the clinic and outside of the healthcare world. It cannot be stressed enough that the words of wisdom spoken by these guests can help form you into a bette...

Apr 21, 202145 min

Ep. 238 - How Do I Find a Mentor in PT?

In this episode of GRADitude, Sarah and Gabby talk about mentors and why they are important to have. Mentors provide us with the push and support needed when we cannot solve a problem on our own. Sarah and Gabby compare their own experiences with old mentors (both good and bad) as well as their experiences with finding new mentors while in the clinic. They discuss the different kind of mentors a person can have because there is not a one-size-fits-all in the world of mentorship! Maybe you are ev...

Apr 19, 202128 min

Ep. 237 - Digital Marketing, Social Media, and Being a PT Student w/ Jane

Welcome back to GRADitude for another weekly episode! On this episode, Sarah and Gabby sit down to talk to Jane about her journey to and through PT school. Jane shares how she decided to look into becoming a PT as well as the road she took to get into school. But her story does not stop there! When she started school she became involved with just about everything she could including Student PT association at her school, CPTA, CASSIG, and digital marketing! Plus, she shares concerns that all stud...

Apr 14, 202137 min

Ep. 236 - How to Prepare For Graduating PT School

On this episode of GRADitude, Sarah and Dr. Gabby Mace will be talking about graduating PT school and all the behind the scenes items that have to be done before crossing that stage. But before we continue, let us take a moment to congratulate Gabby on officially becoming Dr. Gabby Mace, DPT. What an exciting day!! They talk about all the important things to consider before officially graduating and being done with school forever! Finally! So go ahead and hit that download button so you can play...

Apr 12, 202123 min

Ep. 235 - Radio DJ to DPT and Everything in Between with Jimmy McKay

Welcome another weekly episode where we are joined by the Jack-of-All-Trades, Jimmy McKay! He is a radio DJ turned DPT and podcast host who is full of knowledge and stories. Jimmy shares a brief overview of how he ends up in PT school, finds his passion, innovatively solves a problem, and creates a niche area in the world of PT and healthcare that no one knew we needed until he made it happen. After having experience in two very different profession, Jimmy found a way to bring together his love ...

Apr 07, 202149 min

Ep. 234- End of Clinical Rotations FOREVER

Welcome to another Sunday episode of GRADitude! It is a big week here at GRADitude because Gabby just finished her last rotation of PT school ever! Hooray!! In this episode, Sarah and Gabby talk about all the feelings that come with finally reaching such a huge milestone in grad school. Does Gabby confess to tears being shed? Tune in to find out! Want to join the SPT Secret Society? Click here: https://graditude.mykajabi.com/spt-secret-society Go to Physiomemes.com and use this code for 20% off ...

Apr 04, 202115 min

Ep. 233- Mental Health as an SPT w/Sean Vo

In this episode of GRADitude, we chat with fellow SPT, Sean Vo. We dive into what mental health really means for us as SPTs, especially during the pandemic. Sean also shares about his own journeys outside of the classroom with podcasting, mixing music, and more. It can be easy to go through PT school and never celebrate the small wins, because the grind feels constant- but this episode will really get you to be proud of yourself and believe in your dreams again. Check out Sean's IG here: @sean_v...

Mar 31, 202136 minEp. 233

Ep. 232 - How to Sign Up For the NPTE

Happy Sunday! In this episode of GRADitude, Sarah and Gabby talk about the tips, tricks, and struggles of signing up to take the NPTE. They will take you through the process and give you advice on how to make it less stressful by avoiding the problems they have already faced. Tune in to hear this important information! Want to join the SPT Secret Society? Click here: https://graditude.mykajabi.com/spt-secret-society Go to Physiomemes.com and use this code for 20% off your next order: GRADITUDE20...

Mar 28, 202125 minEp. 232

Ep. 231- Level Up Initiative: Transforming the People Who Transform Healthcare (w/Zak Gabor)

In this episode of GRADitude we chat with Zak Gabor, DPT about major life transitions through his own 3+3 program experiences, how his study habits changed from undergrad to grad, his residency thoughts and more. We continue the conversation with the origins of Level Up Initiative and many of the core values of communication and clinical excellence. Then we dive into his own journey with growth mindset vs fixed mindset, the rigid biomedical vs biopsychosocial lens and what that means for all of ...

Mar 24, 202146 minEp. 231

Ep. 230- For When You Need A Break But...PT School...

In this weekly episode Sarah and Gabby chat about their usual weekly updates as graduation is quickly approaching and moves are about to happen. They dive into ways to combat feeling drained, stories of pandemic PT school life, and what helps them when there's no break in sight. Also, for all of you who don't have spring break right now, we feel for you, and this episode is for you! Want to join the SPT Secret Society? Click here: https://graditude.mykajabi.com/spt-secret-society Go to Physiomem...

Mar 21, 202122 minEp. 230

Ep. 229 - CSCS Preparation & Certification with Julie Burrill

Welcome to another Wednesday of GRADitude as we are joined with an incredible guest that helps teach us about one way she leveled up her professional future while still in PT school. We welcome Julie Burrill to the podcast, a 2nd year SPT and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Julie received her CSCS certification between her first and second year of PT school. She educates us on everything you need to know to begin your journey, or even if you are interested but not sure whe...

Mar 17, 202154 min

Ep. 228- What should your clinical goals be?

In this episode we chat about the evolution of our clinical goals, how you can set yours, and reach your ULTIMATE goals for post grad life while you're in the thick of PT school. Want to join the SPT Secret Society? Click here: https://graditude.mykajabi.com/spt-secret-society Go to Physiomemes.com and use this code for 20% off your next order: GRADITUDE20

Mar 16, 202132 min

Ep. 227 - Managing Money & Refinancing for PT School Debt with Josh (the $PT)

Welcome to another Wednesday, where we have an incredibly important talk about something all Pre-PT's, SPT's and PT grads worry about: paying off physical therapy school debt. While we commonly think about having to sacrifice in order to achieve this, we have an awesome guest that not only achieved this himself, but continues to help educate others with specific advice for new grads and current students. Today we welcome Josh Madonick, DPT and creator of The $PT, a consulting service specificall...

Mar 10, 202144 min

Ep. 226: The Winning Mindset For NPTE Studying

In this episode of GRADitude, Sarah and Gabby discuss the winning mindset for NPTE studying and the importance of it. Listen in to learn more about how Gabby realized the importance of having a winning mindset in tackling the NPTE, advice from both, and Zoom Study Hours with us Sunday March 7th at 9am MST/11am EST For anyone interested or would like the zoom link, you can email us at graditudegsg@gmail.com Go to Physiomemes.com and use this code for 20% off your next order: GRADITUDE20...

Mar 07, 202120 min
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