By Brelynn Hunt
Navigating adulthood and adversity with transparency and vulnerability, here we highlight progress over perfection through my personal and professional development diary. Each episode I docume
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timestamps
0:00 - welcome to the AWIP podcast!
1:59 - the end of an era!
7:39 - a vulnerable wake up call
12:56 - what did soft life era mean for me?
16:56 - a necessary transition
18:07 - my new personality?
22:53 - i’m just a girl
26:52 - small disciplined decisions daily
33:42 - take small wins
37:54 - entering a zoom season
42:27 - kingdom keys
44:40 - guided affirmations
kingdom keys
The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. - Psalms 23:1-1 NLT
This Time I Want To Experience It | Planted | Part 1 | Jerry Flowers - https://youtu.be/qV49q5yA8rw?si=DFqiI0bJVMWaeFa1
episode affirmations
Each daily action shapes my future: I choose growth over stagnation.
My routine holds the key to my power: I mold it to propel me forward.
In transition, I find rest in His promises, knowing my needs are supplied.
Celebrating small victories fuels my journey to new habits and heights.
Saying 'no' paves the way for greater 'yeses' in my journey.
Embracing change, I leave old habits behind, making room for success to flourish.
Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @BrelynnHunt or visit my website: brelynnhunt.com for weekly podcast updates or to contact me to share your story. And subscribe to my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains for video podcasts!
If you love conversations like this, you’d LOVE my live interactive YouTube show: CommuniTEA time! The live stream happens weekly, every Wednesday at 8pm EST on the Beauty and Brains YouTube channel and I’d love to see you there!
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hi friends! Welcome to season 2 of a work in progress the podcast - Embrace the journey, savor each moment, revel in progress—joy resides not just in the destination but thrives in the 'Almost There.' As you can tell by the title of this episode… today we are going to talk about Grieving the Life I Planned. This episode is for anyone who’s plans have been derailed… whose dreams have experienced a detour…or who’s life has taken an unforeseen turn.
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0:00 - welcome to the AWIP podcast!
1:39 - it's season 2!
5:33 - detoured dreams
11:16 - the death of an expectation, a dream, a season, an idea or a friendship
15:10 - watch your words/thoughts
16:26 - don't compare
18:29 - give thanks
20:18 - praise Him in advance
25:56 - make a mental shift
27:20 - don't forget prayer!
29:29 - kingdom keys
30:43 - guided affirmations
kingdom keys
“I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart.” Mark 11:23
“The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.” Proverbs 18:21
episode affirmations
"I embrace the beauty in the unexpected, finding strength in every detour life presents."
"My journey may have shifted, but my resilience is unwavering. I am finding new paths to my dreams."
"In the midst of change, I discover the power of adaptability and the courage to redefine my path."
"Life's unforeseen turns are opportunities for growth, and I am blossoming in the face of unexpected challenges."
"I release the grip on the life I planned, opening my heart to the possibilities that arise from unexpected detours."
"As my dreams evolve, so do I. I am resilient, resourceful, and ready for the extraordinary adventures life has in store."
Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @BrelynnHunt or visit my website: brelynnhunt.com for weekly podcast updates or to contact me to share your story. And subscribe to my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains for video podcasts!
If you love conversations like this, you’d LOVE my live interactive YouTube show: CommuniTEA time! The live stream happens weekly, every Wednesday at 7pm EST on the Beauty and Brains YouTube channel and I’d love to see you there!
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Season 2 Soft Launch | Resilient Dreams: Navigating Delays, Denials, and the Beautiful Chaos of Progress
hi friends! in today's audio exclusive podcast episode, I reshare the details of my new fellowship as a health equity research fellow and talk in detail about my experiencing navigating delays, denials and detours on my Becoming Dr. Brelynn journey and how I'm making the most out of my Being Brelynn season by leaning into the beautiful chaos of progress.
This podcast is audio only, you can watch the Get Ready with Me on YouTube if you’d want to see me talk to you while having this conversation here - GET READY WITH ME for the 1st Day of my RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP -
episode affirmations
"I am a constant work in progress, and each step on my career journey is a valuable lesson guiding me towards my dreams."
"Delays are detours, not dead ends. I trust that my path is unfolding perfectly, and I am ready to embrace every twist and turn."
"My dreams are resilient, and so am I. Despite setbacks, I remain steadfast in my pursuit, knowing that every challenge is a stepping stone to success."
"I release the need for things to go according to plan. I am open to the unexpected, recognizing that life's detours often lead to the most beautiful destinations."
"I am the architect of my dreams, and every 'no' or delay is an opportunity to refine my vision and strengthen my resolve."
"In the face of denials and detours, I choose persistence and positivity. I am creating my success story, one resilient step at a time."
Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @BrelynnHunt or visit my website: brelynnhunt.com for weekly podcast updates or to contact me to share your story. And subscribe to my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains for video podcasts!
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hi friends! in today's video we have the a work in progress podcast episode number 25, the SEASON FINALE! Today I’m talking about the different things I’ll be doing to a good sunset season/ transition season as I close out the chapter of being an online masters student, a premedical student graduate student school, etc.
Sunset Seasons are transitional periods of life from high school to college, college to life, switching jobs, single to marriage, starting a new job, pregnancy that are properly managed through rituals, reflections and preparation. Listen to the full episode to hear more!
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0:00 - Welcome to the A Work in Progress Podcast
0:12 - technical difficulties
3:45 - speaking in the moment
5:22 - sunset seasons definition
9:40 - what makes a good sunset season
17:14 - reflection
20:33 - preparation
22:34 - divine delays
24:38 - beautiful and purposeful
29:47 - KINGDOM KEYS
32:15 - guided affirmations
33:33 - thank you for season 1!
kingdom keys
I think I’m about to break // managing meltdowns part 1 // Dr. Dharius Daniels
https://youtu.be/c1zygb1yzPE
episode affirmations
I am confident that I can achieve anything I can dream of.
I am thankful for every lesson I've learned, even the hardest ones.
I am confident that this new beginning will work out wonderfully.
I build new healthy habits for a bright future.
I see new beginnings as a path to my soul's purpose.
I am excited about the new opportunities and blessings headed my way.
Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @BrelynnHunt or visit my website: brelynnhunt.com for weekly podcast updates or to contact me to share your story. And subscribe to my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains for video podcasts!
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hi friends! in today's video we have the a work in progress podcast episode number 24 where I talk about my second (spring) semester in my pre-medical school program at meharry medical college, aka med school bootcamp! I’ll discuss everything from my program being virtual, my first impression vs end of semester thoughts and feelings, study groups, the program schedule (daily, quiz, exams), the classes I took and their difficulty, the professors, GPA, the MCAT and more!
For those of you all following in my footsteps or taking advice from my journey, it is my duty as your digital big sister and mentor to share with you, what I wish I would’ve known before entering into a new season, especially these pivotal gap years. It may not be perfect, or pretty, but you don’t have to have all of the answers right now and that is okay. It may not be good right now, but it will be good eventually because God causes all things to work together for our good and some of those ways are by how these experiences are shaping us for the professional student and ultimately the greater human we are becoming.
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0:00 - Welcome to the A Work in Progress Podcast
2:20 - keeping it real about my MHS experience
7:33 - hitting the ground running spring semester
9:05 - spring class breakdown
23:52 - balancing volunteer work
24:35 - virtual schooling (pros and cons)
25:44 - professors at an HBCU
26:15 - spring vs. fall semester
28:36 - mentorship is key!
29:53 - preparation for the MCAT
30:51 - message to future/potential/hopeful MHS students
33:43 - BEWARE of the “glamorous” gap year
40:09 - episode affirmations
41:36 - what I wish someone would’ve told me!
episode affirmations
I am seeing the amazing results of my hard work.
I focus on progress, not perfection.
I am on the right path for my career and my future.
I am capable of achieving all of my goals.
I grow and learn everyday.
I thrive on new challenges and love to work hard. I put my heart into everything I do.
I have the power to follow my dreams and live my best life.
Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @BrelynnHunt or visit my website: brelynnhunt.com for weekly podcast updates or to contact me to share your story. And subscribe to my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains for video podcasts!
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If you have any feedback on the podcast, please let me know on Instagram or send me a message below.
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0:00 - Welcome to the A Work in Progress Podcast
1:18 - diary entry
4:49 - its harmful to receive projections from your inner circle
8:11 - this is a defense mechanism
10:38 - get somebody who has been through it themselves to mentor you!
13:12 - if it’s not the best option for ME, its bad advice!
15:01 - encouraged by the resistance because I know that I’m called
17:39 - protect your think bank!
21:34 - don’t let fear inspire you to make decisions
23:51 - KINGDOM KEYS
25:40 - episode affirmations
episode affirmations
I am thankful that I get to live a meaningful, purpose-filled life.
Exercise is a beautiful way of expressing gratitude to my body.
I am happy and grateful for everything I have.
I find small windows of time throughout the day and use them to practice gratitude.
My gratefulness in the morning brings me more blessings all day long.
My mind, body, and soul are aligned with my attitude of gratitude.
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AFFIRMATIONS for daily gratitude -
I am happy. I am successful. I am at peace. I am thankful.
KINGDOM KEYS
Flip It // Multiply Pt. 1 // Dr. Dharius Daniels
https://youtu.be/20ADlEiXrzE
EPISODE AFFIRMATIONS
I am thankful that I get to live a meaningful, purpose-filled life.
Exercise is a beautiful way of expressing gratitude to my body.
I am happy and grateful for everything I have.
I find small windows of time throughout the day and use them to practice gratitude.
My gratefulness in the morning brings me more blessings all day long.
My mind, body, and soul are aligned with my attitude of gratitude.
timestamps
welcome to a work in progress, the podcast - 0:00
1:30 - mini life update
4:55 - being a good steward over the blessings that God has given me
11:51 - looking back on seasons of ungratefulness
15:11 - limiting my complaining
17:42 - love part 2
18:41 - my body is vessel
21:05 - kingdom keys
23:18 - episode affirmations
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♡ S H O W N O T E S ♡
I decided not to vlog very much leading up to my mcat this time around because the time felt short and better used to supply my mental and think bank, but I did want to share about this experience, so these are my thoughts before receiving my score, but after studying for 6 weeks, and then taking the test for the 3rd time.
Of course in this recap, I’ll share about the things I think went well and what could’ve been better, so I’m considering this to be catch all video/podcast. If you’re listening to this because you asked me a question in my DMs and I sent you this link, that means I answered your question in great detail in this podcast and it was easier to let you listen than to leave you on read until I had the time to type out my response to this frequently asked question, so no shade, this is best for all of us!
♡ T I M E S T A M P S ♡
0:00 - Welcome to the A Work in Progress Podcast
2:46 - taking a step back from creating content / my disclaimer
6:34 - started off rocky!
11:49 - planned vs. reality (how I ACTUALLY ended up studying)
13:37 - LIVE Kaplan classes? Were they worth it?
15:59 - What I LOVED about Kaplan
16:52 - Using AAMC Materials
18:32 - Comparing the Integrative MCAT Tutoring Program
23:29 - Incorporating Practice Problems
26:10 - Taking Full Length Practice Exams
31:32 - what happened to ANKI???
33:33 - 3rd time’s the charm? (How I feel about this time, after the fact)
37:42 - let’s talk ANXIETY
44:44 - test day experience recap
52:58 - speaking by FAITH!
54:36 - SCORE/ MEDICAL SCHOOL UPDATE
56:54 - Guided Affirmations
♡ E P I S O D E A F F I R M A T I O N S ♡
I can retain information with ease.
I am relaxed during exams.
I am thankful for the opportunity to go to school.
I am a quick learner. My ability to learn improves every day.
I love learning new things.
I give my all, so good things always come to me.
♡ S E N D M E A M E S S A G E ♡
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KINGDOM KEYS
Rise, Slay, Eat - Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts - https://youtu.be/tGGnQeX0Sis
timestamps
0:00 - welcome to a work in progress the podcast
1:02 - new location = new season???
3:46 - full circle moment
8:16 - mhm curriculum
10:00 - nothing is guaranteed
13:20 - moving to dc
15:27 - classes I took and their difficulty
17:33 - virtual learning
19:02 - professors
21:41 - studying to retake the mcat
25:27 - the contract and next steps
26:37 - my med school application
27:02 - worst case scenario
28:32 - next semester and looking ahead
30:35 - KINGDOM KEYS
32:09 -guided affirmations
episode affirmations
I am seeing the amazing results of my hard work.
I focus on progress, not perfection.
I am on the right path for my career and my future.
I am capable of achieving all of my goals.
I grow and learn everyday.
I thrive on new challenges and love to work hard. I put my heart into everything I do.
I have the power to follow my dreams and live my best life.
Thank you so much for listening to today's episode! If you enjoyed it, please subscribe! You can do so on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! If you're not already watching the pod, don't forget there are accompanying video podcasts on my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains, so join me over there and subscribe to that channel as well! You can follow me on instagram and TikTok @BrelynnHunt or visit my website: brelynnhunt.com for weekly podcast updates or to contact me to share your story.
Until next time, be sure to live each day to the fullest because you only live once, and give yourself some grace! We all are just a work in progress.
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KINGDOM KEYS
What Are You Feeding On? | Dr. Khaalida Forbes - https://youtu.be/vYcNeN_N6Dw
timestamps
1:10 - let’s talk workplace challenges
4:15 - fitting in a new workplace / making friends
11:11 making mistakes
12:36 - time management
19:06 - unpleasant coworkers (bullies)
21:12 - office gossipers
25:28 - problems w/ your boss
27:41 - don’t fixate, advance the kingdom
29:41 - why I stopped working as a GYN MA
37:42 - my new job as a PEDS MA
46:02 - why I Quit AGAIN
50:11 - kingdom keys
51:51 - guided affirmations
54:40 - you can’t break my soul
episode affirmations
Today, I will concentrate on taking one step forward, however small it may be.
Every morning I wake up, I am given a new opportunity to learn and grow.
Each new phase of my life allows me to grow as a person.
I receive the lessons from each experience with a grateful mindset.
I am proud of myself for staying calm and positive.
I remain at peace even in this difficult moment.
Thank you so much for listening to today's episode! If you enjoyed it, please subscribe! You can do so on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! If you're not already watching the pod, don't forget there are accompanying video podcasts on my YouTube channel Beauty and Brains, so join me over there and subscribe to that channel as well! You can follow me on instagram and TikTok @BrelynnHunt or visit my website: brelynnhunt.com for weekly podcast updates or to contact me to share your story.
Until next time, be sure to live each day to the fullest because you only live once, and give yourself some grace! We all are just a work in progress.
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The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.