Our Lives In Medicine
Our Lives In Medicine
OurLivesInMedicine
What is a life in medicine REALLY like? More importantly, what are the people working in medicine really like? Each season, your host, a current resident physician, sits down with wonderful people from various fields of healthcare to discuss their lives and their stories. Join the discussion as we speak with current practitioners, professional school students, and college students on their way up. We look forward to sharing Our Lives In Medicine!
Paige Mills, RN AKA The Biker Biddie
What’s up everyone and welcome to another episode of OLIM! This episode features Paige Mills, RN, AKA The BikerBiddie. Paige is an Emergency Department nurse in Geelong, Australia. She is also a powerlifter, triathlete, strength and nutrition coach, and all around bad-ass lady. You can catch her riding her Harley, riding her in-line skates, or saving lives in the hospital. Check out this episode where we discuss balancing fitness with healthcare, life in Australia vs. America, and her journey through both fitness and nursing. I hope you enjoy! . . Please like, comment, and share the episode so we can share Our Lives In Medicine with others. Also please follow our Instagram @Ourlivesinmedicine. Thank you again for listening! . . Intro: “Nihon” by ChilledCat. Linktr.ee/chilledcat, Instagram @chilledcatlofi. Streaming on all platforms . Outro: “Solitude” by KVMTZ. Fanlink.to/KVMTZ, Instagram @kvmtz_music. Streaming on all platforms . . Interested in being a guest, or know someone who would? Shoot us a DM, tag that person in the comments, or send an email to [email protected] 
May 16, 2021
1 hr 24 min
Chris Bassil; MD/PhD Candidate
What’s up everyone and welcome to another episode of OLIM! This episode features MD/PhD candidate, Chris Bassil. Chris studied English Literature and Composition as an undergraduate, but later realized his calling lied in medicine. He spent several years in Oncology research prior to applying to MD/PhD programs, and plans to specialize in Oncology as a practitioner/researcher. Check out this episode to learn about his path through medicine, and the life of a dual degree student! . As an aside, Chris has been one of my best friends since 7th grade. We played soccer, basketball, and lacrosse together, were in band together, and pretty much hung out constantly throughout high school and college. We still talk and hang out as much as possible, and it was an absolute blast making this episode with him. He and I have been through ups and downs together throughout the years, and I am truly thankful to have him as a friend. Check out this episode to learn about us as kids, and how we’ve grown over the years.  I hope you enjoy! . . Please like, comment, and share the episode so we can share Our Lives In Medicine with others. Also please follow our Instagram @Ourlivesinmedicine. Thank you again for listening! . . Intro: “Chilling At The Park” by GentleBeatz. Fanlink.to/away-home, Instagram @gentlebeatz. Streaming on all platforms . Outro: “Bamboo” by Runaway. Itsrunaway.com, Instagram @itsrunaway__. Streaming on all platforms . . Interested in being a guest, or know someone who would? Shoot us a DM, tag that person in the comments, or send an email to [email protected]
May 1, 2021
2 hr 14 min
Stephanie; 2nd Year Podiatry Student
What’s up everyone and welcome to another episode of OLIM! This episode features Stephanie, Second year Podiatry student and future Sports Medicine practitioner. Stephanie is a former collegiate Volleyball athlete who is no stranger to hard work. She is passionate about her studies, and also about fashion, sneakers, and fitness. She also co-hosts the StepINTOpod podcast, which chronicles the experiences as a student chasing a dream. She has fought hard to achieve her goals, and is on her way to being an amazing doctor! . . Please like, comment, and share the episode so we can share Our Lives In Medicine with others. Also please follow our Instagram @Ourlivesinmedicine. Thank you again for listening! . . Intro: “Stutter” by Ravenrapid. Linktr.ee/ravenrapid, Instagram @ravenrapid. Streaming on all platforms . Outro: “Don’t Wait For Tomorrow” by DogmaBeats. Linktr.ee/dogmabeats, Instagram @dogmabeats. Streaming on all platforms . . Interested in being a guest, or know someone who would? Shoot us a DM, tag that person in the comments, or send an email to [email protected]
Apr 27, 2021
1 hr 8 min
Jessica; 2nd Year PA-Student & Health Coach
What’s up everyone and welcome to another episode of OLIM! This episode features Jessica, a second year Physician Assistant student in California. Jessica is an advocate of Preventative Care along with Holistic Health and Nutrition. She plans to utilize these ideals in her future practice, and hopes to improve the lives of her patients by improving their lifestyles. She has also authored a book on the matter; check out her book on optimizing life through healthy practices at Healthylifebyjess.com. Listen to the journey that led her to PA school, and learn what life is like for this current student. I hope you enjoy!  . “Build your health like you build your muscles”-@healthylifebyjess  . . . Find her at https://instagram.com/healthylifebyjess?igshid=1hkac9gg6uz3z  .  .  Please like, comment, and share the episode so we can share Our Lives In Medicine with others. Also please follow our Instagram @Ourlivesinmedicine. Thank you again for listening!  .  .  Intro: “Sleepless Nights” by Thats Cool. Linktr.ee/thatscoolmusic, Instagram @thatscoolmusic. Streaming on all platforms  .  Outro: “An Ode To Moto” by Used Paper Bag. Linktr.ee/used_paper_bag, Instagram @used_paper_bag. Streaming on all platforms .  .  Interested in being a guest, or know someone who would? Shoot us a DM, tag that person in the comments, or send an email to [email protected]
Apr 21, 2021
40 min
Kristi Block; Physio Therapist In Saskatchewan, Canada
What’s up everyone and welcome to another episode of OLIM! This episode features Kristi Block, Physio Therapist in Saskatchewan, Canada. Kristi is a former collegiate volleyball player, current footballer, and specialist in movement. She produces excellent content for anyone interested in improving their mobility, be it for use in the gym or just daily functional use. Her content will help anyone access the mobility that is hidden in their body. Check out this episode to learn about her path through PT, and the life of a current practitioner in Canada. I hope you enjoy! . . Please like, comment, and share the episode so we can share Our Lives In Medicine with others. Also please follow our Instagram @Ourlivesinmedicine. Thank you again for listening! . . Intro: “The Sky” by Trog’low. Linktr.ee/trog.low, Instagram @trog.low. Streaming on all platforms . Outro: “Costa Dorata” by Cat Paw. Cat Paw. Linktr.ee/catpaw, Instagram @iamcatpaw. Streaming on all platforms . Interested in being a guest, or know someone who would? Shoot us a DM, tag that person in the comments, or send an email to [email protected]
Mar 21, 2021
1 hr 22 min
Dr. Wilton Triggs, MD; Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
What’s up everyone and welcome to another episode of OLIM! This episode features Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Wilton Triggs II, MD. Dr. Triggs is a Meharry Medical School Alumnus, and practitioner in Ohio. He is a man who loves good movies, good food, and Pop Hits in the OR. In this episode, Dr. Triggs shares what life is like as a Plastic Surgery resident vs. newly established attending. Dr. Triggs and I also discuss the life lessons we’ve learned, and how those lessons helped shape us along our journeys as minorities in medicine. This is a super fun episode, and I hope you enjoy! . . Please like, comment, and share the episode so we can share Our Lives In Medicine with others. Also please follow our Instagram @Ourlivesinmedicine. Thank you again for listening! . . Intro: “No Stress” by KVMTZ. Fanlink.to/KVMTZ, Instagram @kvmtz_music. Streaming on all platforms . Outro: “Rose Colored Glasses” by Bun.E. Fanlink.to/innerflame, Instagram @bun.ehoney. Streaming on all platforms . Interested in being a guest, or know someone who would? Shoot us a DM, tag that person in the comments, or send an email to [email protected]
Mar 16, 2021
57 min
Katherine, 4th Year Medical Student
What’s up everyone and welcome to another episode of OLIM! This episode features 4th year medical student and future OB/GYN, Katherine. Katherine is a loving and fun woman who has fought hard to accomplish her goal of becoming a physician. She has also started on a fitness journey which, despite COVID’s best efforts, she refuses to give up, and has continued to improve herself both mentally and physically. Check out this episode to learn about the life and times of this amazing medical student who will be an even more amazing physician in the near future! I hope you enjoy! . . Please like, comment, and share the episode so we can share Our Lives In Medicine with others. Also please follow our Instagram @Ourlivesinmedicine. Thank you again for listening! . . Intro: "Falling In Love" Coldbrew. Linktr.ee/coldbrew, Instagram @coldbrew.wav. Streaming on all platforms . Outro: “Whatever” by ThatsCool. Linktr.ee/thatscoolmusic, Instagram @thatscoolmusic. Streaming on all platforms . Interested in being a guest, or know someone who would? Shoot us a DM, tag that person in the comments, or send an email to [email protected]
Feb 2, 2021
54 min
Dr. Nancey Shipley, MD; Orthopaedic Surgeon
What’s up everyone and welcome to another episode of OLIM! This episode features Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Nancy Shipley, MD. Dr. Shipley is a woman of many talents; from managing marketing for a snowboarding company, to managing a Qigong Guru, to improving and saving lives in the OR. Dr. Shipley also hosts “The 6%”, a podcast about women excelling in historically male-dominated fields. Check out this episode as we discuss her humble beginnings, journey through medicine, and the things that make us all human. I hope you enjoy! . . Please like, comment, and share the episode so we can share Our Lives In Medicine with others. Also please follow our Instagram @Ourlivesinmedicine. Thank you again for listening! . . Intro: “Far Away” by Thats Cool. Linktr.ee/thatscoolmusic, Instagram @thatscoolmusic. Streaming on all platforms . . Outro: “As Time Passes” by Gubble Beats. Distrokid.com/hyperfollow/gubble/hello-world-, Instagram @gubble.beats . Interested in being a guest, or know someone who would? Shoot us a DM, tag that person in the comments, or send an email to [email protected]
Jan 30, 2021
49 min
Reuben Horace, MPH; 3rd Year Medical Student Featured in Forbes
What’s up everyone and welcome to another episode of OLIM! This episode features 3rd year medical student featured in Forbes Magazine, Reuben Horace. Reuben is a former varsity track athlete turned medical student who was once told, “you’ll never make it into medical school, just give up now!”. Luckily, he kept grinding despite the negative energy. He is a dedicated and passionate student who is currently crushing his clinical rotations, even during the COVID pandemic. Check out this episode to learn about the life of this hard working young man who would not let naysayers strip him of his dream! I hope you enjoy!  .  .  Please like, comment, and share the episode so we can share Our Lives In Medicine with others. Also please follow our Instagram @Ourlivesinmedicine. Thank you again for listening!  .  .  Intro: “Instrumental 34” by Just Steezy Things. Linktr.ee/juststeezythings, Instagram @juststeezythings. Streaming on all platforms  .  .  Outro: “Daydreaming” by Gentle Beatz. Fanlink.to/away-home, Instagram @gentlebeatz. Streaming on all platforms  .  Interested in being a guest, or know someone who would? Shoot us a DM, tag that person in the comments, or send an email to [email protected]
Jan 25, 2021
1 hr 19 min
Dr. Tim DiFrancesco, DPT & Former Head of Strength & Conditioning for LA Lakers
What’s up everyone and welcome to another episode of OLIM! This episode features Dr. Tim DiFrancesco, DPT. Dr. DiFrancesco is the former head Strength & Conditioning coach for the LA Lakers, and is a Physical Therapist who focuses on sports rehabilitation and injury prevention in athletes. He produces huge volumes of high quality content for athletes and anyone with injuries; these videos are super insightful, and have personally helped me improve some old injuries! Check out this super fun episode and learn about Dr. DiFrancesco’s path through Physical Therapy. I hope you enjoy! . Please like, comment, and share the episode so we can share Our Lives In Medicine with others. Also please follow our Instagram @Ourlivesinmedicine. Thank you again for listening! . . Intro: “Sakura” by GentleBeatz. Fanlink.to/away-home, Instagram @gentlebeatz. Streaming on all platforms . . Outro: “OKC” by Coldbrew. Linktr.ee/coldbrew, Instagram @coldbrew.wav. Streaming on all platforms . Interested in being a guest, or know someone who would? Shoot us a DM, tag that person in the comments, or send an email to [email protected]
Jan 19, 2021
48 min
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