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Two young women, who have been best friends since college, share their journeys through medical and law school. As first generation students they want to demystify the fields by documenting their experiences. Of course there’s more to life than just schoo

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    • Nov 7, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 3h 28m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Feeling Burnt Out? Tips from a Medical & Law Student

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 28:52


    This week Gabrielle and Abigail each share 5 tips they have implemented into their lives lately to help the academic burnout medical and law school have caused -- great listen for anyone feeling unmotivated or exhausted in their day to day.  Follow the podcast on instagram: diagnosedefendpodcast

    Upgrading Our Wardrobes Post-Grad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 48:29


    This one is all about clothes... one of our favorite things. Specifically, how we transitioned our college closets to versatile pieces we can wear to medical or law school, networking events, or out on the town!  Follow us on instagram: @DiagnoseDefendPodcast

    My Law School Admission Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 51:55


    Abigail, a 1L law student discusses everything you need to know about law school admissions - the costs, the requirements, the LSAT, how she chose where to attend, etc.  If you're here for the med school content, Gabrielle will be discussing her admission process in a future episode soon!  Follow us: @DiagnoseDefendPodcast on Instagram! 

    Are You Smarter Than a Medical or Law Student?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 49:50


    Super FUN silly episode between a bff pair (a law student and med student) who test each other on legal and medical jargon/terminology. Did you get any of them right? Let us know on instagram :)  Instagram: @DiagnoseDefendPodcast 

    ER Visits & Hurricanes | Life Doesn't Stop When You're in Med/Law School!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 41:40


    Being a law student or a med student may feel like its your entire world, but it isn't. Life will continue to move on and throw you difficult challenges and tough times. G & A discuss resiliency and how they have been working through hard weeks and finding new perspective.  PSA D&D listeners!!! The podcast equipment has been working against us these last few weeks. Our audio board will only record G's audio over bluetooth and not through the USB, thus there is slight static on her end! Trying to work on it!!  Follow our insta: @DiagnoseDefendPodcast

    Law School Q&A with a 1L

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 54:21


    This weeks episode is all law school related! Abigail shares what the Fall semester is looking like as a first year student. Classes, schedules, making time for yourself, being okay with life not being perfect, etc!  Follow us on Instagram: @DiagnoseDefendPodcast 

    Med School Q&A with a 2nd Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 43:39


    This episode is all things medical school! DO vs. MD, classes, scheduling, difference between first and second year, etc. Let us know what career specific topics you would like us to cover in the future and we will split the content - one episode all from the medical perspective and one episode from the legal perspective!  Next week will be all about Abigail's fall semester as a 1L law student.  Follow our Instagram: @DiagnoseDefendPodcast  Tune in every Monday :) 

    Friendship, FOMO, Balance + More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 58:40


    G & A's weekly wellness segment turned into an entire episode on all things friendship, FOMO, how to find balance and more.  Listen for an open and honest conversation between these two besties as they debrief some things that have been weighing on them or happening in their lives as medical and law students!  Insta: @DiagnoseDefendPodcast  TikTok: @diagnose_and_defend 

    Setting Semester Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 38:17


    Today, G & A talk about the importance of adjusting New Years goals throughout the year as your life changes for students and non-students! The weekly wellness segment is all about negative mindsets / psychic thinking feature G's current favorite book: "The Mountain is You" by Brianna Wiest: https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-You-Transforming-Self-Sabotage-Self-Mastery/dp/1949759229/ref=asc_df_1949759229/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509191820350&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13170545560083883194&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9014980&hvtargid=pla-913412137568&psc=1 Also, featuring an inspirational video shared by A's mom: https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChpbK4fjYw2/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow us:  Insta: DiagnoseDefendPodcast  TikTok: diagnose_and_defend

    How the Start of Med & Law School is REALLY Going

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 40:47


    Gabrielle, a second year medical student, and Abigail, a first year law student share an honest, FaceTime like conversation about how the start of the semester is REALLY going. Everyone always says "things are fine" but what is IT really like to be a medical student or law student. What are some of the beginning of the semester adjustments and hurdles? Listen to find out!!! Follow on insta: @DiagnoseDefendPodcast  Follow on TikTok: @diagnose_and_defend

    Our Holy Grail School Supplies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 51:58


    OUR FAVORITE SCHOOL SUPPLIES! Great listen for a student at ANY level! Enjoy shopping! :)  Follow us on Insta: @DiagnoseDefendPodcast  Follow us on TikTok: @diagnose_and_defend LINKS:  A's bigger iPad: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-pro/12.9-inch-display-256gb-space-gray-wifi   G's smaller iPad: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-pro/11-inch-display-256gb-silver-wifi   Notability: https://notability.com   Jazz Coffe Shop study music on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMAPTo7RVCo   Yule-log on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_LUpnjgPso&t=1564s   Mini desk: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B086WBG56J/ref=sspa_mw_detail_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWw   G's amazon desks she put together: https://www.amazon.com/Folding-Computer-Space-Saving-Foldable-Writing/dp/B07WSPZGHD/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=RFD5J2HVFW9F&keywords=white+desk+foldable&qid=1661015743&sprefix=white+desk+foldable+%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1   G's desk lamp: https://www.amazon.com/HUGOAI-Dimmable-Bedside-Nursery-Required/dp/B07QK7L4X2/ref=sxts_rp_s_a_sp_1_0?content-id=amzn1.sym.64e11163-3576-4607-b37f-4b1d855745f7%3Aamzn1.sym.64e11163-3576-4607-b37f-4b1d855745f7&crid=1BGACFKO1D2X7&cv_ct_cx=hugoai+led+table+lamp&keywords=hugoai+led+table+lamp&pd_rd_i=B07QK7L4X2&pd_rd_r=cf742d29-9cbd-450e-b92b-2e52b9711a8b&pd_rd_w=3nPYZ&pd_rd_wg=qYPM4&pf_rd_p=64e11163-3576-4607-b37f-4b1d855745f7&pf_rd_r=V1NSM0PQK9FHJY5SPMY2&psc=1&qid=1661015567&sprefix=hugoai+%2Caps%2C128&sr=1-1-f9b4f0b9-6880-4bac-a47e-ce2e95237211   G's wireless keyboard (circle keys): https://www.amazon.com/wireless-bluetooth-keyboard-iphone-ipad/dp/B09S9SZ6M1/ref=mp_s_a_1_30?keywords=white+wireless+keyboard+with+phone+holder&pscroll=1&qid=1661015945&sr=8-30&wIndexMainSlot=22   A's desk lamp: https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Charging-Lighting-Brightness-Eye-Caring/dp/B08D8FCXVW/ref=sxin_14_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.20f4af68-5b51-44b9-9bc0-607e5424e640%3Aamzn1.sym.20f4af68-5b51-44b9-9bc0-607e5424e640&crid=27ALCIDJ4LLPM&cv_ct_cx=focused+desk+lamp&keywords=focused+desk+lamp&pd_rd_i=B08D8FCXVW&pd_rd_r=25787a2c-a0a0-499a-aaf8-10f0a4448096&pd_rd_w=DaCbd&pd_rd_wg=Fp75a&pf_rd_p=20f4af68-5b51-44b9-9bc0-607e5424e640&pf_rd_r=WWRQMRF7QP0G1GV76FKV&qid=1661117581&sprefix=focused+desk+lamp%2Caps%2C83&sr=1-2-8c06b48c-45c9-4afa-8dd2-208526173701-spons&psc=1   A's wireless keyboard(square keys): https://www.amazon.com/Arteck-Ultra-Slim-Bluetooth-Compatible-Including/dp/B07PFCRWG9/ref=sxin_15_ac_d_mf_br?ac_md=2-1-QXJ0ZWNr-ac_d_mf_br_br&content-id=amzn1.sym.66ee1041-127b-4baf-8390-1a597387172e%3Aamzn1.sym.66ee1041-127b-4baf-8390-1a597387172e&crid=RQYA42HHTIZZ&cv_ct_cx=wireless%2Bkeyboard%2Bfor%2Bipad&keywords=wireless%2Bkeyboard%2Bfor%2Bipad&pd_rd_i=B07PFCRWG9&pd_rd_r=95492d7a-a208-4f3f-b82f-47e4f54f0f30&pd_rd_w=efXSc&pd_rd_wg=9hDNo&pf_rd_p=66ee1041-127b-4baf-8390-1a597387172e&pf_rd_r=0CTBEBSMNNZPASZ09Q5E&qid=1661117655&sprefix=wireless%2Bkeyboard%2Bfor%2Bipad%2Caps%2C135&sr=1-2-4c1442dc-e644-4a05-a0d0-ff1b45d55b2f&th=1   G's color changing mouse: https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Rechargeable-Portable-Adjustable/dp/B08ZDPFWP6/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?keywords=led+light+bluetooth+mouse&qid=1661015838&sr=8-17   A's apple Magic Mouse: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK2E3AM/A/magic-mouse-white-multi-touch-surface   G's Laptop stand: https://www.amazon.com/Suturun-Ergonomic-Detachable-Computer-Compatible/dp/B088BZNBJP/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?crid=2LBRJWRCQGLG7&keywords=computer+stand&qid=1661015993&sprefix=computer+stand%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-11   G's phone stand: https://www.amazon.com/Gooseneck-Universal-Flexible-Bracket-3-5-6-5/dp/B083BWPJQM/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?crid=6K312MUJXYWO&keywords=bendable+white+phone+stand&qid=1661015699&sprefix=bendable+white+phone+stand%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-9   A's phone stand: https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Cell-Phone-Stand-Compatible/dp/B08LNTT16W/ref=sr_1_28_sspa?crid=1RN17D1AY5550&keywords=phone%2Bstand&qid=1661117531&sprefix=phone%2Bstand%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-28-spons&th=1   G's iPad stand: https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Aluminum-Desktop-Compatible-Cellphone/dp/B08BYL3CMP/ref=mp_s_a_1_20?crid=37Z6MRPZARO1F&keywords=ipad+stand+for+desk+adjustable+height&qid=1661015664&sprefix=ipad+stabd+fkr+desk+adjustable+%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-20   A's iPad stand (which is an Apple case): https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJQL3LL/A/magic-keyboard-for-ipad-pro-129%E2%80%91inch-5th-generation-us-english-white?fnode=b65df8a4ed181a221b52450d4e8bd33104967c099237a83fdef58757839543bc7e8a5a4f2794909ad174663234b393511c46360e64c3958d238b4e4ece1caad85079226b9a8074649a59483f904e5ea623bb90a9d69d8a2a9f4a0c46c7166e73465a17606a3f5a2dbda22281a7a60763   G's iPad case: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1075349421/creamy-white-crocodile-print-leather?ref=yr_purchases   A's book stand for bigger textbooks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KY4X628?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1   Tote organizers: firm - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074YH5P3Y/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_438?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pd_rd_plhdr=t soft - https://www.amazon.com/Organizer-Storage-Handbags-neverfull-lightweight/dp/B0792WLFMS/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=tote+organizer&qid=1661118156&sr=8-7   G's Tumi backpack: https://www.tumi.com/c/backpacks/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwr4eYBhDrARIsANPywCiBAFTmeZQDZujxIBImLh5Jq9HrSZJDFj4rnG926UO0QgYD9s7PxNUaAsT0EALw_wcB   A's amazon backpack: https://www.amazon.com/KROSER-Backpack-Computer-Repellent-Men-Black/dp/B0784LMD7J/ref=sr_1_4?crid=Y7K35WO6AMAV&keywords=kroser+laptop+backpack&qid=1661117923&s=electronics&sprefix=kroser%2Celectronics%2C75&sr=1-4   A's Beis Work Tote (large version): https://beistravel.com/products/the-work-tote-in-cognac-croc   Blue light glasses: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Light-Blocking-Glasses-Prescription/dp/B09M3R2PNT/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1GRRJLPQDF4H1&keywords=bluelight+glasses+womens&qid=1661117720&s=electronics&sprefix=blueligt%2Celectronics%2C98&sr=1-3   G's privacy screen: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0B155B3W8/ref=sspa_mw_detail_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams   Pentel energel pens: https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-EnerGel-Liquid-Gel-Pens/dp/B09RRNVXVN/ref=sxin_25_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-cGVudGVsIGVuZXJnZWwgcGVucw%3D%3D-ac_d_rm_rm_rm&content-id=amzn1.sym.568df61d-e115-4cb1-a96a-ba070b8f0935%3Aamzn1.sym.568df61d-e115-4cb1-a96a-ba070b8f0935&crid=K4TWM99MM4TI&cv_ct_cx=pentel+energel+pens&keywords=pentel+energel+pens&pd_rd_i=B09RRNVXVN&pd_rd_r=4c58a2d7-ba12-47fa-9098-228b6e7b3396&pd_rd_w=GdSru&pd_rd_wg=GoLdK&pf_rd_p=568df61d-e115-4cb1-a96a-ba070b8f0935&pf_rd_r=FP12FXH841DZR0BT9RAX&psc=1&qid=1661118082&sprefix=pentel+ener%2Caps%2C95&sr=1-1-7d9bfb42-6e38-4445-b604-42cab39e191b   Pastel highlighters: https://www.amazon.com/TWOHANDS-Highlighter-Assorted-Reservoir-Performance/dp/B07SG54C76/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=pastel+highlighters&qid=1661118046&sr=8-12   G's Etsy downloadable iPad planner: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1030674707/student-digital-planner-2022-2023?ref=yr_purchases

    Let's Talk About Moving Post-Grad

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 51:14


    In this episode we are discussing what it was like to move away from home/college, how we did it, how we feel about it, and important things to remember!  Follow us: Insta: @DiagnoseDefendPodast TikTok: @Diagnose_and_Defend

    Tackling Imposter Syndrome & How to Prep Before Med/Law School

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 84:26


    We dig DEEP into imposter syndrome and have an honest conversation and reflection on how we fall into the trap of feeling like something is wrong with us, when that is simply not the case. Then we share our advice on how to prepare for med/law school the summer before to feel more comfortable and less "imposter"-ish. This is all about mindset ... listen to the episode for more!  LINKS:  "Think Again" Book: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Again-Power-Knowing-What/dp/1984878107/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659930462&sr=8-1 Harvard Business Review Article: https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome Dr. Valerie Young Article: https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-different-types-of-imposter-syndrome-and-5-ways-to-battle-each-one Follow us on TikTok @diagnose_and_defend

    Why We Chose Medicine & Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 2478:00


    OUR VERY 1ST EPISODE! We are so excited for you to learn more about who we are, our goals with this podcast, and our future careers in the medical and legal fields. Be sure to follow us:  Instagram: @DiagnoseDefendPodcast Tiktok: @diagnose_and_defend

    Welcome to Diagnose & Defend Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 1:14


    Welcome to Diagnose & Defend podcast. Gabrielle is a medical student in Florida and Abigail is a law student in Ohio. Follow them as they take on the challenges of professional school as young women and first-generation students. They'll be sharing all things post-grad, wellness, female empowerment, and embracing learning and growing in your twenties!  Follow @DiagnoseDefendPodcast on Instagram Follow @diagnose_and_defend on Tiktok

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