Just A Quick Pinch

Today we have emergency medicine resident Dr. Janet, @tangerinescrubs here to discuss the reality of emergency medicine! she shares with us her craziest stories from the ER as a resident, her experience transitioning from student doctor to resident doctor, and her harrowing tales of boards trauma. We also discuss the benefits of a gap year, and how to gracefully answer the age old question from pa...

how many new years resolutions have you failed over the years? my mind was blown so many times during this episode about why new years resolutions fail, the 4 hidden barriers to your conscious goals, and how to actually set goals that you can accomplish to make 2023 your best year yet! We discuss things like the psychology of change, the 6 step cycle of behavior change, our subconscious limiting b...

WELCOME TO OUR FIRST HOLIDAY EPISODE!!! We had way too much fun with this one lol happy holidays hope you enjoy whatever holiday you celebrate and hug a loved one! In this episode we discuss:  Santa + Mrs. Claus's horoscope signs & compatibility  What to get family members when you have no idea what to get  Our fav holiday memories + a fun spin on TikTok's "things that would send a victorian child...

the struggle is the point! This week with Haley, a D3 dental student at University of Michigan we discuss her experience entering her provider era, how she handles setbacks throughout school, and how she manages to balance her IG, Tik Tok, Youtube and podcast @dentaldownloadpodcast while also being involved in ASDA and learning in clinic!  IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch 

the episode we all needed - part II!!! Today I interviewed the one and only @mashakay again this time we dug even deeper! We discuss:  1. why making the "right" choice is a trap, how to avoid overanalyzing with decision making  2. are there signs of a toxic workplace to avoid?  3. how to avoid the need for external validation  4. shedding the old version of yourself and how it...

*big hug* hey you, I know the holidays can be a difficult time. I promise you not everyone is having a hallmark holiday, and I promise you that there are ways to navigate these complex, happy, bittersweet, difficult times that are the holidays. This episode is for anyone whos holiday season looks different than they're used to or different than what they see on tv: navigating the loss of a loved o...

You didn’t come this far to only come this far, did you?! (Pretty sure this is a football quote lol) you are on your way and here is your little reminder to keep going

becoming a dentist at age 22 and moving to Oklahoma has been Dr. Laura Ye (@drteethboutique) 's journey thus far, she shares all the nitty gritty about  1. the challenges she faced in her first 6 months as a new grad dentist 2, moving to a completely new state with her boyfriend 3. becoming a new dog mom, and more!  IG: @justaquickpinch @drconniewang

oh you'll want to listen to this... todays ep is with the hilarious incredible Rudi, 4th year pharmacy student! She shares with us her hilarious tales of working in student health, how her setbacks ended up being serendipitous blessings, how to find your niche and find mentorship, why you need a passive mentor, and meal prepping tips - we cover it all!  IG: @justaquickpinch, @drconniewang

BOO! This week I wanted to do a fun, light hearted episode while still staying on brand and well, doing the most on here so I decided to put a fun spin on our usual subconscious mind set type stuff and make it spooky by analyzing your most common nightmares!!  Also Jimmy and I discuss our healthcare horoscope tarot card of the week, our journal club prompt, and the halloween candy economics -...

Welcome back to another episode! I hope this episode feels like a warm hug for any of you out there going through times of uncertainty and the scariness of the unknown. We discuss some tips and tricks that I have been doing to feel more grounded and at peace with uncertainty, and why its not only ok but necessary to go through these periods as well! In addition in hot girl huddle we go through our...

Rise n shine bitches! welcome back to another episode of Just A Quick Pinch! This week I'm here to share with you my #1 secret to writing a good cold email and delivering a good elevator pitch, plus the most common misconceptions people have about this! When used correctly these can be one of the most powerful networking and career moves possible. Hope this helps you during interview and conferenc...

GUYS. I am so freaking excited for you to hear this episode - trust me, you NEED to listen! Not only is it my most vulnerable and open podcast episode yet (also kinda scary basically revealing my deepest darkest secrets with you guys and unpacking childhood experiences lol) but this guest is absolutely incredible, one of a kind, and SO good at what she does.  Meet miss Masha Kay aka the incre...

Welcome back to another episode, today is a solo ep one on one all about something I've been struggling with recently - and thats attaching too much self worth to productivity. Have you ever wondered why it feels more familiar and safer to stress over something, ANYTHING, than relax and be faced with "leisure"? Today I unpack my relationship with productivity, and I hope that in turn this might he...

Welcome back to another episode! This week is all about shedding the positive light on imposter syndrome as a new study from MIT professor Basmia Tewfik reveals how imposter syndrome can be HELPFUL! also learn about the 5 different types of imposter syndrome that there are, and why we should actually stop calling it a syndrome. There are certain situations where imposter syndrome can be truly impa...

Welcome back to another episode this week IT FINALLY BECOMES FALL 2022 MY BASIC WITCHES its officially my favorite season of the year and I wanted to share with you guys easy, budget friendly and busy schedule fitting ways to get into the fall spirit even if you dont have an apple orchard near you or a pumpkin patch to frolick through - you are not too busy to enjoy life and savor the best season...

hey guys! This week's episode I have on my dear friend, pediatric neurosurgery NP @katybpnp who despite never meeting face to face we instantly clicked and had the best time! In this convo we discuss:  1. LASHIFY IS IT WORTH IT OR NOT  2. how to be an authentic provider 3. delivering difficult news and the field of pediatric neurosurgery 4. her experience in a Target photoshoot!  IG...

Welcome back to another episode, this week we did a chatty recap of Jimmy's first big family vacation with my large extended family! We rented a house in Vermont for 20+ people, 4 dogs, and tons of fun. Plus recapping our September goals and back to school memories! IG: @justaquickpinch, @drconniewang

welcome back to Just A Quick Pinch, this week I discuss the ever so trendy topics of villain eras, main character energy, and how to harness all of this into getting your shit together! We discuss:  1. productivity tips from main character energy 2. the stories we tell ourselves 3. setting boundaries 4. internal validation and people pleasing  and more! IG: @justaquickpinch, @drconniewang

the episode we've all been waiting for!!! this weekend jimmy proposed and we couldn't wait to share the details of the behind the scenes with you guys! We go over how jimmy orchestrated the proposal, the details on my engagement ring, and funny behind the scenes we didn't share yet! also we discuss our healthcare horoscope tarot card of the week, my CDCA test results, and your proposal stories!

Welcome to another episode!! This week I have my good friend @claradentistry, lifestyle dental student blogger from Canada to share with us  1. how to get started with fitness even if you are anxious about going to the gym, good workout programs and apps to use  2. how to be your own motivation  3. how to make new friends/navigate social scenes  IG: @justaquickpinch, @drconniew...

Welcome back to another episode! This week we do a deep dive on the 7 unique types of rest and discuss:  1. how lacking these specific types leads to certain signs and symptoms in every day life  2. why these types of rest matter and how to get more of them  take the quiz to find out which ones YOU are lacking in at therestquiz.com from Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith, internal medicine physician and aut...

this week is a jam packed episode all about how to perform under pressure! I discuss the psychology behind the phenomena of choking under pressure and why we choke, how to prevent it, and other tactics for handling nerves from sports performance experts like Dr. Don Greene and cognitive scientist Sian Beilock.  ever have sweaty palms and beating heart? turns out you can use it to your advanta...

Welcome back to another episode! This week is a silly light hearted ep on miscellaneous things that I hope brightens your week! This week we discuss:  1. your airport pet peeves 2. the bristol stool chart lol  3. the stanley water bottle  4. how I started working for Cocofloss, what I do, and why I ended up working for a floss company!  @justaquickpinch and @drconniewang

Welcome back to another episode! This week I have my good friend @periopolly on to share her journey from becoming a dental hygienist for 6 years to going to dental school and specializing in periodontics! She gives us her best advice on:  1. negotiating job contracts, the red and green flags to consider, and work environments  2. how to make long distance relationships work  3. sel...