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From Panic to Pass

by Katy Martinelli

Helping PA students pass the PANCE and other hight stakes exams

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Episodes

  1. Everything is not lost.

    For over two decades, he’s been the definition of endurance—both in medicine and in sport. A seasoned Emergency Room PA-C. An Ironman athlete. Someone who knows exactly what it means to push through pain. But nothing could prepare him for the moment everything changed. Last year, he experienced a...

  2. Finding His Way to the Finish Line

    Today I’m joined by Shin, whose path to becoming a PA was anything but straightforward. As a Korean immigrant, his journey included a few unexpected turns—including reluctant military service—before eventually finding his way to PA school. But even after graduating, the road wasn’t over. Shin…

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  3. Princess and her PANCE....

    Listen now to hear whether or not Princess passed her PANCE!!!!

  4. Real Talk with my PA School Bestie!

    In this episode, I sit down with my PA school bestie to talk about practicing as a PA, balancing life and family, and the challenges of recertifying. We share an honest discussion about failing the PANRE and why it doesn’t define your career—or your worth.

  5. Rooting for her!

    Today’s episode is about advocacy, confidence, and showing up when things feel hard. I’m sitting down with a wife, a mom of two, and a future PA who navigated PA school with dyslexia and ADHD — and learned just how challenging high-stakes testing environments can be. She missed passing the PANCE…

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  6. "Don't give up. Don't ever give up."

    Meet Karley. Almost three years after graduating PA school, and after six attempts, she finally passed the PANCE. Her story reminds us that success isn’t just about the final result—it’s about who we become along the way. Join me as we explore how this journey reshaped her confidence, her…

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  7. You asked - He answers!

    Welcome back to the podcast and another episode with the PANCE Whisperer. Listen as he answers some of YOUR questions about study habits, tips and keys to success. He also introduces his newest course "Beyond the Cut Score" where he provides continued strategies and an opportunity to join a...

  8. The Golden Ticket Pt 2

    Hear the rest of Grace's story of success and mentorship. Listen to some REAL suggestions on how to identify and change the journey for at risk students.

  9. The Golden Ticket

    Today I’m talking with a brand-new PA who calls our tutoring “the Willy Wonka golden ticket.” After transforming her own study journey, she’s now mentoring students at her alma mater, advocating for earlier academic intervention, and helping normalize the very real struggles so many at-risk...

  10. Consistency and Clarity - a quick update

    This quick update dives into the real secret behind test-day confidence: consistency. Learn how small routines protect your focus and how AI tools can help you snap out of anxiety spirals in seconds.

  11. ATTACK mode

    Meet Mimi. She excelled in the last portion of her EORs thanks to Pathway to Pass but then fell back into old habits like over thinking, lack of confidence and imposter syndrome. Hear how she took her first PANCE failure and turned it into an opportunity to reset, refocus and return to "ATTACK"...

  12. How Studying for the PANCE Brought Us Back to His Story

    In this episode, I sit down with a family friend I tutored through her PANCE journey—supporting her academically while she shared stories and memories of my nephew, whom she knew well. Together, we talk about anxiety, growth, friendship, and the unexpected ways our lives stay connected to those...

  13. Back from the Brink

    Meet Ariane. A mother, a wife and an at risk PA student in her 40s. Hear how she came back from the brink of remediation and found success and rediscovered her self confidence while working with us at Pathway to Pass. She talks about school/life balance, how Erich and I approach coaching in…

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  14. On the Green...Under Pressure

    What does golf have to do with passing your PANCE? A lot more than you might think. In this episode, Katy sits down with former golf pro Jody Rokisky, who knows firsthand what it’s like to crumble under pressure — and how to build the mindset to rise above it. They dive into the parallels between...

  15. Episode 4 Teaser

    A former golf pro shares how mastering the mental game under pressure can help you conquer anxiety on test day.

  16. The PANCE Whisperer is at it again....

    When panic, doubt and anxiety overtake you - learn how to reset your mind using these strategies. Success is as much a matter of mindset as it is knowledge recall.

  17. Third Time's the Charm

    Meet Jenna Murray, newly crowned PA-C! Jenna and I worked together to prepare for her second PANCE attempt and when she failed...again...I picked her back up, dusted her off and we got back on the horse. Through a very emotional and mentally challenging family situation, she rose to the challenge...

  18. Episode 2 Teaser

    Tutor or Therapist? Maybe both....Episode 2 dropping tomorrow!

  19. The PANCE Whisperer

    Meet Erich Fogg, PA-C. The man, the myth, the legend. He has been helping PA students pass high stakes exams for over 5 years and today he joins me to share some of his strategies and insights into conquering your fear and harnessing your power to PASS the PANCE!

  20. Reclaim your confidence, trust your training, and get ready to pass the PANCE with power.

    Join me as I take you on a journey of self discovery, renewed self confidence and provide you with concrete test taking strategies that will help you overcome your test anxiety and PASS the PANCE!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Helping PA students pass the PANCE and other hight stakes exams

HOSTED BY

Katy Martinelli

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Helping PA students pass the PANCE and other hight stakes exams

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