Bloom Theory

Hello ladies, it's time for a rebrand! Gone are the new year resolutions (apparently), bring on the life rebrand.

We're baaaccckkk. Today we are doing a quick PhD catchup, talking about the future of the Bloom Theory, and discussing my mindset shift about future episodes.

This year, we are getting ORGANIZED. Today I catch up about life, the PhD, and the systems and plans I have for organizing my PhD projects

Hi guys! Today I compiled a few tips and some advice on choosing rotations and a thesis lab/research mentor. It can be a big decision so today I am talking through a few points that helped me in choosing a the right lab!

Hey friends of the internet! Today I am doing a fun lil Q&A, answering questions you asked me on instagram. Let's talk all about exams, finding motivation, and travelling to conferences :) Follow Me: @gillian_sci / @gilliandea (instagram)

Hello my lovely friends! It has been WAY too long since I published a podcast. I took a much needed hiatus, but now I am back and so excited to go! Today I talk about why I took a break, updates on the PhD life, and exciting plans for the future of my podcast. Oh! and I made a science instagram/ tiktok if you wanna be friends :) Go give it a follow: @gillian_sci

From balancing classes and lab, to being territorial over your pipets (iykyk), Anna Brennan spills the tea on the highs and lows of her first year as a PhD student at Johns Hopkins University! Follow us: @gilliandea @itsannabrennan Music: Envato Elements Tags: Phd student, student life tips, study tips, science and research

Today on the podcast I invite my foodie friend, Alexis Peters to talk all about her education on food and nutrition science, her relationship with food and starting a foodie instagram, and of course her favorite places to eat in Williamsburg! Socials: Alexis: @atewithAP Gillian: @gilliandea

Hello friends! I am back with another episode today discussing what I have learned in the past year of my PhD. I talk mental health, making friends, and the academic lifestyle so far in my PhD. Follow Me: @gilliandea Music: Envato Elements

Hey everyone! Today on the podcast I have the lovely Erha, a chemical engineering PhD candidate at the University of Delaware. Today we talk ALL about the hustle culture in academia, handling burnout, dealing with haters, and how to still find time to travel and have fun in a busy life! Go follow erha on socials: Instagram: @erhatheexplorer TikTok: @erhatheexplorer Website: erhatheexplorer.com Fol...

Hi friends! Today I am on the mic with Dr. Melanie Girard, an immunologist and business owner of Phdoodleshop. In this episode, she discusses how and why she began her small business amid the final year of her PhD, why she encourages having a creative outlet, and her future plans for the business. Follow Melanie: Instagram: @phdoodleshop TikTok: @phdoodleshop Website: www.phdoodleshop.com Follow m...

Hello friends! This time of year everyone is looking forward to spring and the promise of summer. Today I am talking about staying on track with your goals amid the vacations, and some things I plan on doing in preparation for this new season! Follow me: IG: @gilliandea Tiktok/Yutube: @lifeofgill Music: Envato Elements

A lot of times, we are our own worst enemy. We allow ourselves to believe what others say about us, and what’s worse is that it can be amplified in our own minds. Then the way we think of ourselves can be a downward spiral. Really try and find some time to REFLECT. Look back on what you can change, what you can learn, and what you can do in order to be happy. Find that time for yourself --and I pr...

today let's talk about life updates:  what I've learned this semester, halfway thru my first rotation, and thoughts on working out early/daily habits 💭 

Hello beautiful friends! today we discuss my personally fitness journey and how important it is to protect your mindset surrounding fitness. During the New Year, let's start our fitness goals with a healthy and strong mindset with the confidence to achieve our goals! Follow me: @gilliandea Music: envato elements

Change up the way you are attacking your goals for this year so that you can set yourself up to actually accomplish them! I think that people get so overwhelemed with their goals but then don’t set themselves up to succeed. I hope that after listening to this podcast you will feel confident that you have a great shot at accomplishing those goals this year!  Follow Me: @gilliandea Music: envato ele...

Hello my friends here I am again bringing you some mood board inspiration for this winter! I hope that this encourages you to at least put down your manifestations and goals for the season on paper. This always helps me to accomplish my goals by making them visible reminders to see everyday :) Share this podcast or rate if you liked it!  Follow Me: @gilliandea Music: envato elements

It is the end of the semester so I know I’m not alone in starting to feel burnout so today I have compiled some things on how I try to prevent burnout and keep your motivation (and sanity) during a busy time. Because when you are busy and pushing yourself, you need to be mindful that burnout is inevitable, but there are ways to prevent yourself from getting stuck and burnt out every time your sche...

I was in the holiday spirit and decided to talk about nerdy holiday wishlist for today's episode! Send this to all your friends and family if they need a little hint or if you are doing a secret santa exchange with your nerd friends :) I also talk about life recently, spotify wrapped, and my first semester of my PhD. Follow me: gilliandea Products mentioned: lab goggles: https://amzn.to/3umRiAz Gi...

As you get older things get harder. Friendships get harder, relationships get harder, time becomes limited, and you feel like you don’t have time for what you want to achieve. Today on the podcast we discuss how important it is as an adult to be intentional. Follow me: @gilliandea Music: envato elements

Hello my friends! Today we are doing a deep dive about feeling imposter syndrome! Getting over it, why we feel this way, and why it actually might

Happy friday eve my friends! Today I am going over my current study routine as a PhD student, my current struggles so far this semester, and ways that you can optimize your study habits.  Follow me: @gilliandea Music: envato elements

Happy fall my friends! Get your Pinterest boards ready! Today on the pod I am putting together a fall mood board with my aspirations and goals for this fall. I think that in order to put yourself in the right mindset of something it is important to surround yourself with an environment that will make you succeed and reach your goals. There are a lot of things out of your control but certain things...

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Hey y'all it's time for school! For the first time in two years I need to prepare to go back to school. In today's episode I talk about what I have been doing in preparation for my first semester of my PhD. Follow me: @gillian Music: Envato Elements Mentioned in this episode: Mochithings planner: https://shop.mochithings.com/stationery/planners Mildliner Highlighters: https://amzn.to/3KAaamN Try N...