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Bloom Theory
by Gillian Choquette
Welcome to Bloom Theory with Gillian Choquette, a PhD student, an amateur artist, and a lover of entrepreneurship. Gillian is a scientist determined to show that you can form a dream career through your multifaceted passions, and wants to share this theory with you. Tune in each week to hear her innermost thoughts on navigating both life and career in her twenties. Here’s a podcast for the novel thinkers, the entrepreneurial minds, and the artists. This is for the generation that believes in the Bloom Theory.
Episodes
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THE 2026 REBRAND: Mind, Body, and Soul
Hello ladies, it's time for a rebrand! Gone are the new year resolutions (apparently), bring on the life rebrand.
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Get your PhD (and life) ORGANIZED for 2026!
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
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New Season, New energy :)
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.
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Choosing a Thesis Lab | Tips + Advice :)
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!
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Q&A: Finding Motivation, Study Tips, Qualifying Exams
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)
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We're Back! School, Life, and Podcast Plans!
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/...
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Surviving the 1st year of the PhD! with Hopkins student Anna Brennan
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…
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Healing Your Relationship with Food w/ @atewithAP
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
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PhD Diaries: A Year in Review | Mental health, life balance, and mindset
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
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Handling Burnout and Balancing Academics with @erhatheexplorer!
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...
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Starting a STEM-Focused Small Business with @phdoodleshop
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…
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A Spring Reset + Staying on Track
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...
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In my Healing Era + Tips on building confidence
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…
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PhD diaries: first semester reflection
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 💭
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My fitness journey: A mindset shift
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:...
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ACTUALLY stick to your 2023 resolutions
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...
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'That Girl' Mood Board: New Year's resolutions, goal-setting, and reflections
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 :)...
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Feeling burnt out? Same.
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...
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A nerdy holiday wishlist :)
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…
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Be Intentional: adult relationships and getting out of your slump
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...
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Imposter Syndrome: why it's a GOOD thing!
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
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PhD Diaries: My study routine :)
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
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"That Girl" Fall Vision Board | Setting goals and romanticizing life
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...
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The Future of Astrophysics! with Emma Louden
Emma Louden is the Founder of Space to Sparkle, an astrophysicist, and space entrepreneur who is committed to helping ambitious humans find their place in space. As an astrophysics Ph.D. candidate at Yale University, Emma studies the geometry of exoplanetary systems. Emma uses the kind of…
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Back to school (starting my PhD?!)
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:...
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Hot Girl on a Budget
Hello fwends. Today we talk about handling your money in your 20s and why it matters! And most importantly how to feel like you are in control of your finances (so that you can do the Target runs you always want to do) Referenced: I will Teach you to be Rick Book link Dave Ramsey Book link (Total...
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Finding Your Routine: Flow, Productivity, and Habits
In today's I discuss finding your flow and personal routine throughout the day, and how to try and stay in that routine! I talk productivity, habit formation, and staying focused :) Follow me: @gilliandea Music: Envato elements
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Little Miss… Anxious?
Calling all anxious girlies! Little miss anxious discussing tips and thoughts on dealing and struggling with bouts of anxiety and stress since I seem to always be in my anxiety era Follow me: @gilliandea Music: Envato Elements
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Put THIS on Your Med School Application with Oscar Chatain
Hello everyone! In today's podcast we have Oscar Chatain joining us! We are getting allll the details on a successful application for med school, as well as the why Oscar chose DO vs MD. Keep listening to here all his secrets to a successful application process. Contact Oscar:...
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Q&A: Life balance, choosing a career, and college study tips
Hey friends! Today is just a question and answer style podcast where I answered your questions. I talk about study habits, having a balanced lifestyle in college, and choosing my career. Follow me: @gilliandea Music: Envato Elements
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It's A Smart Girl Summer :)
Listen up! It's a smart hot girl summer! Today I am going through my checklist of smart girl summer checklist, talk about my first week of classes, and discuss my current struggles with anxiety... DM me your favorite hack or summer bucket list: @gilliandea My undated planner:...
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Why Not Med School?? with Brandon and Casey
Today is a fun episode with the newly graduated Biochemistry majors Casey and Brandon! We discuss why they decided against med school, dealing with failed experiments, and preparing for a job after graduation. Go follow! @gilliandea Brandon: @branmt Casey: @caseyyfinnegan
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A Reflection on My Gap Years: What I've learned
Hi everyone :) Today I talk about my big move, ending my current job, and reflecting on my 2 gap years. I discuss why I am grateful I took gap years before graduate school, dealing with difficult coworkers, and my new mindset as I start my PhD. Go follow me: @gilliandea Music: Envato Elements
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How to Nail your Next Interview: Metacognitive strategies and Confidence
Hi friends and new grads! In this episode I talk about my top interview tips to help you nail your next job or school interview. We talk about how to find confidence in your voice, what questions to prepare for, and my favorite metacognitive strategy I use to improve my performance on interviews....
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Starting a Business at 23! With Suly Del Valle
Today I talk with Suly Del Valle about her experience starting her coffee shop business with her family at only 23 years old! We talk about transitioning from school to healthcare, and then from healthcare to business. We also touch on and choosing the right path when you are a multi-passionate...
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Let's Talk Forensics with Amy! Grad School and True Crime
In today's podcastI talk to to Amy Yusuff about her journey to getting her master's degree in Forensic Science. We discuss taking gap years, what forensic classes have been like, and have a light-hearted conversation on true crime documentaries. Follow us! @gilliandea @_ayee_mee Music: Envato...
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Finding Creativity in a Logical World
* I am by NO means a Van Gogh, but here are my tips on reaching your creative potential :) In today's episode, Gillian brings her thoughts on being creative in our logic-focused world. Tapping into creativity can help break you free of a mental rut and be overall happier and well-rounded! Follow...
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For the Productive QUEENS (And Kings!): Favorite productivity tips, routines, and habit formation
Today Gillian talks all about her thoughts on productivity, what it means to be productive, and her favorite things that make her feel like her most productive self. Because a productive Gill is a happy Gill! Instagram: @gilliandea Give a virtual hug/review this pod :)...
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BTS of Pharmacy School: Study habits, dating, and life balance with Ashley Holloway
Today Gillian talks to Ashey Holloway about her life as a second year Pharmacy school student. The BFFs have an honest chat about balancing dating, health, and study habits during school, and what life has been like as a pharmacy student. Follow Gillian: @gilliandea Follow Ashley: @ashleyhollo24...
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Life Update! Grad School, Gap Years, and Dealing with Failure
Today I am talking about the big life changes that have been happening including *ahem* getting accepted into a PhD program! I discuss how I deal with big life changes and the future of this podcast. Follow me on Instagram: @gilliandea Music: Envato Elements
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Let's Talk :)
Hi everyone, today is the day! In this episode I just want to introduce myself and let you know why I started this podcast. Follow me: @gilliandea Music: Envato Elements
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EMPOWERING students, finding your WHY and the meaning of extraORDINARY with Caitlin Peterson
Today I am talking to my sister, Caitlin Peterson about finding your why in your career, bullet journaling amid a hectic schedule, and how to empower students to reach their full potential. Instagram: @gilliandea Youtube: thelifeofgill Music: Envato Elements
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Bloom Theory with Gillian Choquette, a PhD student, an amateur artist, and a lover of entrepreneurship. Gillian is a scientist determined to show that you can form a dream career through your multifaceted passions, and wants to share this theory with you. Tune in each week to hear her innermost thoughts on navigating both life and career in her twenties. Here’s a podcast for the novel thinkers, the entrepreneurial minds, and the artists. This is for the generation that believes in the Bloom Theory.
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Welcome to Bloom Theory with Gillian Choquette, a PhD student, an amateur artist, and a lover of entrepreneurship. Gillian is a scientist determined to show that you can form a dream career through your multifaceted passions, and wants to share this theory with you. Tune in each week to hear her...
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