From Fitness to PhD: A Real Career Journey in Health, Research & Teaching - Kate Mclellan

In this episode, we explore what it really looks like to build a career in health, science, and research—with a journey that didn’t follow a straight path.Dr. Kate McClellan shares how she went from studying exercise science to working in fitness, managing projects in medical research, earning a PhD, and eventually becoming a professor.We talk about taking risks, saying yes to opportunities, and figuring things out along the way—even when you don’t have everything planned.This conversation is a powerful reminder that careers are not always linear, and that growth often comes from stepping into the unknown.If you’re trying to decide what to study or what path to take, this episode will give you a real and honest perspective.