Honey, Unfiltered

Hi friends! Get your notebooks out, because this week we’re diving into the real, unfiltered experience of Physician Assistant (PA) school. This episode was recorded at the very start of my own PA school journey — a time when I was eager to absorb any and all advice from those who had already walked the path before me. I wanted to hear the good, the hard, and everything in between so I could step into this season prepared and grounded.

In this conversation, Kasin, a current Physician Assistant (PA), and I talk honestly about what you can expect when entering PA school — the challenges, the growth, and the ways the experience shapes you both personally and professionally. While we don’t shy away from the difficult realities, this episode is ultimately about resilience, perspective, and how PA school strengthens you in ways you may not anticipate.

Whether you’re considering PA school, currently in the thick of it, or simply curious about what the journey really looks like, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Kasin is a co-founder and leader of This Way to PA, a platform where pre-PA, current PA students, and new-grad PAs can get assistance as they navigate their way through the PA journey. Check out the links below to learn more about this business and how you or someone you know can get connected with professional guidance with all things PA! 

https://thiswaytopa.com/ 

https://thiswaytopa.com/about/

Not professional financial advice, just relational points about navigating finances in early adulthood, and sharing tips and tricks that have worked for many along the way!

In this episode I'm sitting down to have a conversation that comes with many different emotions, depending on who you are: money in our 20s. It can be scary, it can be empowering, but one thing is for sure: we're all figuring out how to manage it. 

I dive into some tools and hacks that are tried and true among myself and others and, of course, share a raw perspective on some financial challenges of grad student life while seeking out the positive lessons being learned along the way.

One resource i want to share (specifically for my girls out there who have money fears/worries/discomfort of any kind):

Podcast: Financial Feminist

IG: @financialfeministpodcast 

Welcome back to another episode! 

This week, we're talking about weekly resets. More than that, we are talking about tapping into your soul health and ways to more deeply connect with yourself so you can own your week and own your life!

We hear feedback from some friends and from Kaitlyn on some of their soul-care/reset practices, as well as why paying attention to and taking care of our soul and spirit is so important for our overall health. 

Enjoy!

- K xx

https://drcamden.com/2019/07/30/the-practice-of-sabbath-soul-care-vs-self-care/ 

Let’s cut to the chase, this episode is about discernment. 

I want to you ask yourself: what does it look like when you compare? In what areas in your life are you continuing to grow and evolve that is impacting the relationships in your life? 

In this episode, I sit down with the lovely Sarah Yudkin, relationship anxiety coach who is so much more than that: Sarah helps individuals navigate their relationships and follow their deepest desires and goals for ourselves and the relationships we pursue in our life. We dive into overcoming relationship anxiety and comparison within ourselves and our relationships, personal growth and expanding on our purpose, being a lifelong learner and sharing what we’ve learned with others, and much more. If you are curious about any of these things, this episode is for you! We invite you to join the conversation, so give it a listen!

And DEFINITELY give her a follow on these platforms for even more incredible content:

Instagram: @youloveandyoulearn

Blog: https://www.youloveandyoulearn.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-love-you-learn-podcast/id1654761308

-K xx

Hi hi!! I'm excited to share this fun, light hearted episode with you. I'm talking about my prep for PA school and all it will entail! I can't believe I'm actually starting at the end of THIS summer! I'm so excited to open this new chapter of my life, but also working hard to stay in the moment (ironic that being present actually takes work lol). 

SO it is my top priority to make sure my mind is riiight for kicking off the journey that is PA school. One thing that was recommended by current students and staff members in our program: REST. So, I'll be taking advantage of that as much. as possible. this summer. 

Listen in to hear about my plans for rest *and productivity* for my summer before PA school! 

-K xx

Hey yall! 

It's summer, so that means the trips are starting (and if you love travel, I hope yours are too!!)! 

In this fun & lighthearted episode, I dive into some rules of thumb for specific kinds of trips and what I'll be bringing on my trip to Europe this Summer!

Whether you're anticipating a trip on a school break or not sure whether you should book that flight you've been daydreaming about, this is your sign to start getting excited (and just book the trip hehe). 

What are some of your favorite pieces/items/accessories that you won't travel without?

- K xx

Amid the chaos and business of life, its important to sit back and reflect on the good things in life, and in this episode I'm taking time to do just that. From mornings to apps to favorite parts of my routine, I'm sharing some of my favorite things in this season of life! Listen in and start to reflect on what you're loving about your life right now too! What are some things that bring you joy that you want to share with others? Do you want to start implementing more things you love into your daily routine? Start here to get some ideas!

Below I've shared the links to some of my favorite items that I talk about in the episode that I feel have truly helped with productivity in grad school and life in general!

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to this channel so you don't miss another sweet conversation with all the unfiltered truths.❤︎

-K xx

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Happy Planner site: https://thehappyplanner.com/?msclkid=34601b48d26f1ccaa32d7cf047367bbc&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand%20%7C%20Search&utm_term=happy%20planner&utm_content=The%20Happy%20Planner

My exact planner: https://thehappyplanner.com/collections/hourly-planners/products/2025-work-life-elemental-planner-big-hourly-layout-12-months

Quince (where I got my linen sheets) : https://www.quince.com/?g_network=g&g_adid=674802417727&g_acctid=978-058-8398&g_keyword=quince&g_adtype=search&g_adgroupid=153423984669&g_keywordid=aud-2279058146067:kwd-321825258&g_campaign=&g_campaignid=20580101002&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=&utm_term=quince&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA5eC9BhAuEiwA3CKwQhznUhUNJJ25VIHu0Rs2ATuLUGe1HzGT-GeHWgrkLDFGAh0TaUMl6RoCYkwQAvD_BwE

The most luxurious bamboo sheets: https://tafts.com/collections/bamboo-sheets?srsltid=AfmBOooZHyaxsap1T-ZpwBKwIH1WrxMO8_23dBFrJkAHXr-4Io4aVz4U 

The Official app- dating app; available in the app store!

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I looove love!! That said, this episode helps us recognize and reflect on a certain kind of love: SELF love! Even though Valentine's Day receives a lot of mixed perspectives, I wanted to make sure you didn't forget about the importance of loving yourself and the life you are living during this holiday! And this should be applied on days other than V-day too. Join me as I answer questions like "what does self-love look like," "how can I romanticize my life?" and find out my opinion on overrated Valentine's day traditions. What are your answers?

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear! 1 John 4:18

- K

DM me your answers on IG @kiki.duron or share your thoughts the comments!

Welcome back to the pod! Today, Kaitlyn sits down with Pamela Madsen: founder of Back To The Body and world renown advocate for sexual wellness and education featured in Condé Nast Traveller, New York Times, and more. In this episode, they deep-dive into what it means to reconnect with the body at any of life's phases. Pamela sheds a gentle yet fierce light on the importance of re-gaining sovereignty over your own mind and body, and how this elevates our self-image and overall perspectives as women, and as humans. 

Pamela exudes a confidence every woman deserves to have about themselves. In this episode she shares how we can all tap in to who we as individuals are at our core, and how to re-discover the confident, sexy "You" that has always been there. 

Pamela reminds us that you need to put in the work to truly find yourself, and encourages us that getting back to the body reintegrates a stronger sisterhood among women. 

Happy listening!

- K

*while this episode and Pamela's expertise is primarily geared toward women finding their confidence and challenging the status quo on body-talk/views, men are also encouraged to tune in and listen to the conversation to learn more about a woman's journey to loving herself, and get curious about what sexual wellness means and could look like for them*

You can find Pamela on instagram @thepamelamadsen

Find her book Shameless: How I Ditched The Diet, Got Naked, Found True Pleasure and Still Got Home In Time To Cook Dinner on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shameless-Ditched-Pleasure-Somehow-Dinner-ebook/dp/B004GKNITU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HTKDA64SLF5K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UbLE9sISwquBZ1CVflE2DA.o6syun3MLFMcVCldFnBdzcB7zcQaFejZQxSrmmhmTQw&dib_tag=se&keywords=Shameless%3A+How+I+Ditched+The+Diet%2C+Got+Naked%2C+Found+True+Pleasure+and+Still+Got+Home+In+Time+To+Cook+Dinner&qid=1739387650&s=books&sprefix=shameless+how+i+ditched+the+diet%2C+got+naked%2C+found+true+pleasure+and+still+got+home+in+time+to+cook+dinner%2Cstripbooks%2C184&sr=1-1 

Do you have New Years Resolutions (that you've stuck to)? Do you have a word of the year?? Maybe this year you'll want one. In this episode, Kaitlyn talks about her 2025 Word of the Year and reflects on how she thinks she did with her 2024 Word of the Year (always scary to grade yourself). Learn about the significance of having a Word of the Year and what it has been like for someone to try and stick to it. It comes with harsh realities, it comes with successes, and it comes with growth. Join Kaitlyn on her 2025 journey with her new word, and maybe you'll find a meaningful word to pursue for yourself!



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