A Flutter

In this empowering episode, I am beyond excited to welcome Emi, a fellow medical student! We delve into her journey of getting married in college and navigating the graduate school application process alongside her husband. Emi also shares her transformative experience of challenging traditional gender roles and finding excitement for her future as a physician. We wrap up with some musings and wonderings about being working parents. Enjoy!Have a comment/question/concern? Reach out at aflutterpod@gmail.com !

Folks, you’re in for a treat with this one! Not only do we welcome back our former guest, Sadie, but she brings along one of another one of our classmates, Meghan! Meghan and Sadie share the slow burn story of their relationship’s beginnings. We discuss what their polyamorous relationship looks like, from managing schedules to handling other people’s assumptions. They also share some of the intricacies of explaining their relationship and gender identities while in medical spaces. I hope you enjoy this important and fun conversation as much as I did!  Have a comment/question/concern? Email me at aflutterpod@gmail.com ! 

It has been a minute, but folks, the wait is worth it. I am beyond honored to share this episode featuring my incredible classmate, Gabi! No pregnancy journey is the same, let alone one during medical school. Gabi shares the unconventional way she discovered her pregnancy, and we hear about how she’s managing symptoms and asserting her needs while on rotations. She highlights the importance of finding supportive mentors and role models, in addition to the crucial support that her partner, family, and friends provide. A big take home message here is that the schedule of a career in medicine shouldn’t dictate life decisions. We can steer the ships of our lives! I hope this episode leaves you feeling as inspired as I was -- enjoy! 

We have a repeat guest! I am so excited to welcome back the one and only, Dylan, as we reflect on 2022 and look ahead to 2023! We dive into how my experiences on rotations have influenced our relationship, and we explore some workarounds for new challenges. Dylan and I also think about our strengths during this past year, including consistency, transparency, and adaptability. Lastly, at least for the next several months, episodes will come out on a monthly basis! Enjoy!Have a comment/question/concern? Want to be a guest?? Email me at aflutterpod@gmail.com !

Immense apologies for the delay, but the wait for this episode is worth it, folks. I am beyond pleased to introduce Grace, a fellow medical student, who beautifully and vulnerably shares her relationship experience spanning a decade with the same person. Grace takes us through the ups and downs of her relationship and insightfully examines the forces that can end and begin a relationship. Our discussion spans countries, careers, and cultures. We also touch upon finding happiness outside of a relationship and ask what “sacrifice” actually entails. Enjoy! Have a comment/question/concern? Want to be on the podcast?? Email me at aflutterpod@gmail.com

Cue “What Dreams Are Made Of,” because we are traveling to Italy in this wonderful episode featuring my classmate Alessandro and his partner, Megan! Alessandro shares what it has been like immigrating from Italy to the US, and Megan talks about her experience visiting all of Alessandro’s family in Italy. Megan then explains some of the awesomeness that is genetic counseling and bioethics! And as Alessandro and Megan approach the end of their 2-years of long-distance, they reflect on the challenges and successes of their relationship. They highlight the importance of supporting each other through waves of life and a career. Finally, we discuss how essential it is to nurture in-person friendships, even (and especially) when you miss your long-distance partner. Enjoy! Have a comment/questions/suggestion? Want to be on the podcast?? Email me at aflutterpod@gmail.com !

In this fantastic and fun interview, we hear from Aura, a medical student at another institution! Aura powerfully shares her experience meeting her current partner amidst the stresses of applying for medical school, and we delve into the importance of surrounding yourself with people who see you as more than a medical student. She shares what it was like to transition from a long-distance relationship to living with her partner, and she speaks to some specific challenges and triumphs that accompanied that change. Last but certainly not least, we talk about some of the greatest loves of our lives, our pets! Enjoy!Have a comment/question/concern? Want to be on the podcast?? Email me at aflutterpod@gmail.com !

In this incredible episode, I am so pleased to interview my classmate, Clark! Clark shares some wonderful insights into prioritizing relationships and navigating conversations about big life events, such as marriage. We discuss some of our tactics for respectfully leaving the hospital when the team might forget that the med student is still there, and Clark touches upon some of the ways he prevents medical school from taking control of what matters most to him. Finally, I spend a good while gushing over Clark’s upcoming wedding details, and we have a few fun pet moments as well! Enjoy!Have a comment/question/concern? Want to be on the podcast?? Email me at aflutterpod@gmail.com!