Happy Holidays GRADitude listeners! We hope you are all enjoying your break and the holiday festivities so far! Gabby and Sarah sit down to give 3 of their top book recommendations to read over winter break (along with a few extras)! So go ahead and tune into this episode, pick your favorite book from their suggestions, and enjoy your holidays! Don't forget to follow along on social media for the 12 Days of Giveaways going on now!! Instagram: @graditude_the_podcast_ Join the Student Physical The...
Dec 19, 2021•19 min
Happy Holidays GRADitude listeners! Gabby and Sarah start this episode with a quick weekly update before talking about presents! They give 3 ideas for what to give the PT, PT student, or CI in your life this holiday season! And don't forget to follow GRADitude on Instagram to follow along and participate in our 12 Days of Giveaways this year!!! Go to https://www.picmonic.com and use the code GRADITUDE for 20% off!! Join the Student Physical Therapy Network on Facebook so you never miss out on an...
Dec 15, 2021•20 min
Happy Sunday GRADitude Listeners! Finals time is now upon us and Gabby and Sarah are here to help make them FUN for you! They have 3 things for you to do to help you survive this finals season. Let us know what your favorite finals activity is! Watch Jonny Loquasto: Physical. Therapy. (2020) Online for Free | The Roku Channel | Roku Join the Student Physical Therapy Network on Facebook so you never miss out on anything from GRADitude again!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/studentphysicaltherapy...
Dec 05, 2021•15 min
Welcome to another episode of GRADitude! Sarah and Gabby are joined by Jamey Schrier to talk about his journey to the world of PT and business owning. Jamey is an endless fountain of knowledge and shares so many golden nuggets of wisdom in this episode! He discusses mentorship, PT school, owning a business, and so much more! So go grab yourself a snack, a warm beverage, and find a cozy spot before tuning into this episode! Go to https://www.picmonic.com and use the code GRADITUDE for 20% off!! J...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Welcome to GRADitude! Gabby and Sarah kick off this episode by giving a quick weekly update before jumping straight into a serious topic: testing fatigue and testing anxiety. They talked about the differences between the two and how to work through them while in PT school. It is an important episode that you are going to want to take the time to tune in! Join the Student Physical Therapy Network on Facebook so you never miss out on anything from GRADitude again!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/...
Nov 16, 2021•23 min
Welcome back to another episode of GRADitude! Gabby and Sarah are coming to you this week as both PT, DPT! That's right! Gabby passed boards! And now that they are both officially done with the NPTE they decided to talk about that post-boards life. They talk about the week between when you take boards and when you get your results, the emotions that come with this, how to take this time for yourself, how to avoid burnout, and so much more! You are not going to want to miss this, so tune in to th...
Nov 07, 2021•24 min
Wednesday's are for GRADitude episodes! Gabby and Sarah are joined by Anthony Sinacore to discuss his journey to, through, and after PT school. He comes ready to share his knowledge and advice about performing research during PT school, applying to a residency program, doing traveling PT, and so much more! He shares some incredible information and wisdom that you are not going to want to miss out! Tune in to learn some really cool things! Let us know what you think of this episode! Join the Stud...
Oct 27, 2021•44 min
Happy Sunday GRADitude listeners! Sarah and Gabby decide to share their 3 biggest tips on what they wish they would have done differently for midterms when they were in PT school. Midterms can be rough, but Sarah and Gabby are here to help make it a much less stressful time! So, take a study break, grab a snack, and tune in to this episode! Join the Student Physical Therapy Network on Facebook so you never miss out on anything from GRADitude again!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/studentphysica...
Oct 24, 2021•24 min
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO GRADITUDE!!!! October 10, 2018 was the day the first ever GRADitude episode was released! So Gabby and Sarah spend this episode talking about what they have learned during these last 3 years during their awesome podcasting journey! Thank you for joining us on this journey and for supporting the podcast! You are the best group of listeners out there! Join the Student Physical Therapy Network on Facebook so you never miss out on anything from GRADitude again!! https://www.faceboo...
Oct 13, 2021•26 min
Welcome back to GRADitude! Gabby gives a brief update of what has been happening the last 2 weeks before starting on the topic of the day. She spends this episode talking about the importance of mental health and getting the help you need both during and after grad school! Mental health is vital to your longevity and should not be taken for granted, so check out what Gabby has to say! And if you are interested in other episodes on this topic, then check out episodes 257, 233, and 225! Join the S...
Oct 06, 2021•15 min
Welcome to another episode of GRADitude everyone! Gabby and Sarah sit down to talk with a PT student, Brenna, about what it is like to deal with family emergencies while being in grad school. This episode focuses on a topic that most people do not open up about. Family emergencies are a part of life, and, unfortunately, life does not stop while you are in PT school. Brenna talks about her experience, the hardships it brought, and the insight she gained from her unique journey through PT school. ...
Sep 19, 2021•21 min
Welcome back to another weekly episode of GRADitude! We are happy to have you here! Sarah and Gabby kick off the episode with a brief weekly update before diving into the topic of the day. The girls get real about how awkward it can be moving to a new place, so they have decided to share their best advice about this. They give not 1, not 2, but THREE ways of how to make your new home feel welcoming and not as intimidating. If you want to know how to skip all those odd moments of not knowing what...
Sep 08, 2021•19 min
Welcome to another weekly episode with GRADitude! Sarah and Gabby sit down to talk with Genny about her experience with beginning her PT school journey while a global pandemic is occurring. Genny gives some great advice about how to avoid fatiguing during online classes, how to stay on top of your studying, and how to stay sane during school. She is loaded with helpful information, so make sure to check out this episode!! Join the Student Physical Therapy Network on Facebook so you never miss ou...
Aug 25, 2021•30 min
Welcome to the weekly GRADitude episode! Gabby and Sarah sit down with Brian LeRiche today to talk about his journey to becoming a PT. Spoiler alert! Brian has successfully opened 2 gyms! Brian is a rock star who opened his first gym during his senior year of undergrad!! Brian also shares his journey with retaking the NPTE multiple times before seeing the coveted "passed" symbol. Check this episode out because Brian tells us the hard truth and isn't afraid to share his wisdom! Let us know what y...
Aug 18, 2021•39 min
Happy Sunday! Gabby and Sarah are passionate about finishing PT school debt free, or as close as possible!! And they want you to join them in this journey!! They give 2 very reasonable and possible techniques to help you make this dream a REALITY!! You have to check this episode out because who wants to be stuck in debt from school forever?? Certainly not us! Let us know how you are shrinking your debt! Join the 1/2 Way to Debt Free Summit happening August 15, 2021!! http://www.halfwaytodebtfree...
Aug 15, 2021•17 min
Welcome to another episode in the Advice Series on GRADitude!! Part 9 features 6 amazing guests who all share one thing which is that they do not have the typical PT story. Some are non-traditional students, some had different careers before, and some have multiple advanced degrees!! These guests came ready to answer the hard questions, so make sure you go back and listen to all of their individual episodes to hear all they have to say! Tune in to part 9 of the advice series and let us know what...
Aug 11, 2021•25 min
Welcome to another Sunday episode of GRADitude! Sarah and Gabby start the episode off by sharing their results on the NPTE and being openly vulnerable with their listeners. They continue on to encourage all of you to remember that even when you do not meet your own expectations for yourself you are still a rockstar who is capable of doing anything you put your mind to. They spend time explaining that you are still worthy of everything you have accomplished in life despite any set backs that you ...
Aug 08, 2021•18 min
Welcome to another advice series episode of GRADitude! This episode of the advice series features students who have had to repeat, restart, or remediate PT school in some way. This is a more common occurrence than people realize, and we are here to show you that you are not alone! These guests come to their individual episodes with so much wisdom and insight about how to make the most of retaking a year or semester of PT school. They are here to show you that there is absolutely no shame in need...
Aug 06, 2021•29 min
Happy Sunday to our listeners! Sarah and Gabby spend this week's Sunday episode talking about the week between taking the NPTE and the release of the results. They give several tips on how to spend your time without dwelling too much on the test. Take a breath, remember that you have worked hard to get here, and trust what you did on that test. We believe in all of you, and we are here to be your biggest cheerleader! So tune in and hang out with Gabby and Sarah while you wait to see your results...
Aug 01, 2021•20 min
It's Sunday! So you know that means it is time for another episode of GRADitude! *Cue "The Final Countdown" playing in the background* It is game time here at GRADitude (and for so many of you guys!) for finally taking the NPTE! So Gabby and Sarah decided to give some tips on how to best spend the last few days before you take this test! And some of the advice may even surprise you! So go ahead and tune in to this episode while you mark another day off your NPTE countdown! Join the 1/2 Way to De...
Jul 25, 2021•24 min
Happy Wednesday to our favorite listeners! Gabby and Sarah spend this episode talking about loans and what we should have been taught about them before starting PT school. They give some helpful little secrets about handling loans for grad school as well as advice about what not to do. Loans don't have to be as scary as some may make them seem! So go ahead and check this episode out to figure out where to start with loans for PT school! Join the 1/2 Way to Debt Free Webinar http://www.halfwaytod...
Jul 21, 2021•18 min
What's up GRADitude listeners!! Sarah is flying solo on this week's Sunday episode to talk about how she is spending her last full week before the NPTE! She gives some encouragement out to all those who are taking boards this month as well as 3 practical tips for last minute preparation for the big day!! Tune in to see how to make the most of the time you have left before the NPTE! And don't worry, Gabby didn't forget about you guys! She was traveling, but she was able to go live in our Student ...
Jul 18, 2021•21 min
Welcome to another Wednesday episode of GRADitude!! Gabby and Sarah are joined today by Jonny Loquasto to talk about both his life as a PT and as a comedian. But Jonny doesn't just do comedy and PT; he is also a professional wrestling commentator! Does the fun stop at that? Absolutely not! Jonny also created his own comedy special, and it includes healthcare humor! Jonny does it all! He goes on to talk about so many different and interesting things in this episode. He comes with some great advic...
Jul 14, 2021•43 min
Welcome to another Sunday with GRADitude! Sarah and Gabby are prepping for boards at the end of this month, so they decided to talk about something every student deals with: studying burnout. No one wants to study all the time, but it is still important to truly learn the material. So, Gabby and Sarah talk about how they schedule their studying and why they do it that way. They break it down into not just weeks, but days and hours too! Now, don't be worried that it is so scheduled you won't have...
Jul 11, 2021•25 min
Happy Wednesday GRADitude listeners! Sarah and Gabby are joined by Ashley Johnson today to talk about her journey as a PT. Ashley tells her story of how she got to PT school, how she made it through the program, and how she found her way to her current job. She gives some great study advice as well as some solid wisdom regarding money in PT school. Ashley then goes on to share how she found her passion in the world of PT and how she managed to make a place in the community for her work. She give...
Jul 07, 2021•55 min
Happy 4th of July!! Sarah and Gabby kick this episode off with their weekly updates, complete with a big announcement from Gabby! ;) Then they talk about how to prepare for starting your first DPT job!!! They give 3 major things to take into consideration when accepting and starting your first big kid job. Shoot for the stars and don't settle for less than you know you are worth. Tune in to get ready to rock your first job! Join the Student Physical Therapy Network on Facebook so you never miss ...
Jul 04, 2021•28 min
Wednesdays are for incredible episodes and this week does not disappoint. Jerry Durham joins Gabby and Sarah to talk about life and life as a PT. Jerry starts out strong at the beginning of the episode with some hard truth and does not shy away from the tough conversations. And, let us tell you, his knowledge and advice is unrivaled. It is so good that you will want to re-listen to this episode over and over and over again. Do yourself a favor and download this episode now so you can listen to i...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Happy Sunday everyone! Sarah and Gabby kick this episode off with their weekly updates, complete with a little sneak peak teaser from Gabby ;). Then the girls share their weird study recovery hacks because, let's be honest, studying can really kick one's butt. Some of the ways are Gabby and Sarah's go to post-studying recovery while some are just ideas that have been recommended. So if you are in need of some "me time" after studying, then tune in to find some new and fun ways to decompress! Joi...
Jun 27, 2021•14 min
Welcome to another weekly episode of GRADitude! This week's advice series is all about a very important topic: mental health. Mental health is a major concern in all areas of life, but especially with those who are going through graduate school. So, we gathered up all the episodes on this show that talk about mental health and combined them into one convenient episode! This episode is so important to hear that you are going to want to save it for the future too! Don't forget to check out the ful...
Jun 23, 2021•37 min
Welcome back to another Sunday episode! Sarah and Gabby start with their weekly updates and then dive right into the topic for the day. What is your ikigai? Does this question make any sense to you? Are you curious to know how to discover your ikigai? Well then tune in! Sarah and Gabby walk you through how to piece together several aspects of your life to unlock your ikigai and ultimately use that to find your dream job! They give you an easy way to find your passion and use it to guide the deci...
Jun 20, 2021•29 min
