In this powerful and vulnerable episode, I welcome my amazing classmate, Michael! He shares some of the ways his partner supports him and what “home” means when training can require moving frequently. We reflect on our egos and how they play into our roles in relationships and medicine. Michael and I also muse about what we want in life and how choosing a medical specialty factors into that grander picture. We wrap up by talking about mental health and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who love the authentic you. Enjoy! 

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We finally get the opportunity to hear the perspective of the partner not in medicine! I am beyond excited to introduce my own partner, Dylan! Dylan sheds light on the somewhat surprising start to our relationship, and I share how I became okay with choosing to make our relationship long-distance (surprise surprise, it involves having a very supportive partner). We also discuss the challenge of being present for your partner when you feel like you have nothing left to give, and we wrap up with some practical tips for feeling connected in long-distance relationships. Enjoy!  

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In this incredibly insightful episode, my classmate Sadie shares her nuanced perspectives on embracing nontraditional relationship structures and considering your partner in your career choices. Sadie describes polyamory and what being polyamorous looks like for her, and she advocates for others to find relationships that work for them. We also dive into how our career choices impact our partners (which we’re discovering even as medical students) and navigating those sometimes heavy conversations. I hope you enjoy this powerful episode as much as I do! 

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Today, my incredible classmate Hannah and I tackle the (mildly) daunting topic of long distance relationships! Not only does Hannah give some great suggestions for making long distance work, but we go a bit deeper and discuss how prioritizing you and your educational/professional goals can actually benefit a relationship. We wrap up by emphasizing some of the meaningful ways partners can support each other, even if they're geographically apart. 

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Wondering what it’s like to date a grad student? Look no further! My lovely friend and fellow classmate, Katherine, shares her experiences building a relationship with a STEM graduate student and trying to coordinate their medical and graduate school applications. We also spend a healthy amount of time obsessing over our cats!

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I am thrilled to introduce Jamie, a classmate of mine and an absolute ray of sunshine! We discuss some tips for making first dates less awkward, owning your standards, the incessant ticking of the fertility clock, and (randomly) the lacking dentistry content in our medical school curriculum. Enjoy!

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If finding the time to date during med school seems daunting, imagine planning a wedding! I am so excited to bring you Kathleen, a beloved classmate who is engaged! We discuss some tips and tricks of wedding planning as a student, and she gives us a genuine take on living with your partner and what “balance” might actually mean.

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On this very first episode, I welcome my lovely classmate and friend, Danielle! We discuss finding success on dating apps, navigating breakups and new relationships, and (most importantly) discovering your independence and standing up for what you want.

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