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PT Student Center

by PT Student Center

Here to guide you through physical therapy school on your first try, debt free!

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Episodes

  1. EP. 015 - Dr. Liana Sved

    Tune in on another episode where Dr. Sarah Falbo is joined by Dr. Liana Sved where they discuss experiences in PT school, her first clinic exposures in different settings, and opening her business.

  2. EP. 014 - Tribe of Physical Therapists

    Tune in on this episode with Sarah as she reads a few excerpts from her brand new book Tribe of Physical Therapists!

  3. EP. 013 - Running three businesses with Dr. Morgan Meese

    Tune in on another episode where Dr. Sarah Falbo is joined by Dr. Morgan Meese where they discuss quitting her job as a new grad PT and starting her own business to include treating patients, coaching other physical therapists and digital marketing.

  4. Ep. 012 Advice Series pt.12

    Tune in on another episode from our Advice Series where we recap some tips and tools for upcoming or current physical therapy students given by a few our amazing guests from past episodes! Ep. 008- Going Blind and Doing Hard Things w/Joe Rinaldi Ep. 004- Restart Roundtable- Where Are They Now?...

  5. Ep. 011- SPT Q+A: Favorite part of PT school, conferences, and choosing to not treat clinically

    Join Sarah as she answers some questions about PT School. She discusses helping students find avenues to thrive in the school setting, breaking monotony, and her decision to decide to work remotely!

  6. EP. 010 - PT School Q&A

    Join Sarah as she answers some questions about PT School. She discusses studying, housing, managing your time, and a little preview about potentially graduating debt free!

  7. Ep. 009 - Prioritize your freedom with Dr. Frank Benedetto

    Sarah is joined by Dr. Frank Benedetto as he talks about placing freedom first; diving into topics such as believing in yourself, your values, and starting multiple businesses as a brand new PT to provide specific quality care to clients.

  8. Ep. 008- Going Blind and Doing Hard Things w/Joe Rinaldi

    In episode 008 of the PT Student Center, Sarah Falbo is joined by Dr. Joe Rinaldi. Joe discusses his passion for physical therapy, empathizing with different backgrounds, and pushing through challenges or potential barriers with the realization that, no matter the outcome, it will still be a...

  9. 007 - Living Your Life By Design in PT School with Dr. Siobhan France

    In episode 007 of the PT Student Center, Sarah Falbo is joined by Dr. Siobhan France who speaks of her experience in PT School, managing stress and anxiety, recognizing burnout, and discovering her way through creating an online business through trusting her skill sets and finding courage.

  10. 006 - Can you work full time in PT School?

    In episode 006 of the PT Student Center, Sarah Falbo shares a few life updates, speaks about her experience while working in PT school and discussing the possibility of starting to pay off student loans before they become a burden.

  11. 005- Withdrawing from PT School, Mental Health, and Being a POC in PT School (w/Ariana)

    In episode 005 of the PT Student Center, Sarah Falbo interviews Ariana about her experience withdrawing from PT school, taking care of her mental health, and her experience as a POC in physical therapy school. Tune in to the podcast episodes as they are live streamed here:...

  12. 004- Restart Roundtable- Where Are They Now? (w/Jordaine Enriquez, Paige Rainford, and Drew Anderson)

    In episode four of the PT Student Center, Sarah Falbo hosts a round table with returning guests! Tune in to hear how they restarted PT school and became physical therapists. Tune in to the podcast episodes as they are live streamed here…

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  13. 003- What was most unexpected about first semester of PT school

    In episode 3 of the PT Student Center, Dr. Sarah Falbo goes over the most unexpected parts of first semester of physical therapy school. Tune in to the podcast episodes as they are live streamed here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/studentphysicaltherapynetwork Check out our website here for…

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  14. 002- How to Network Your Way to Your Dream PT Life

    In the second episode of the PT Student Center, Dr. Sarah Falbo reveals the top 3 ways to network your way to your dream life as a physical therapist! Tune in to the podcast episodes as they are live streamed here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/studentphysicaltherapynetwork Check out our…

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  15. 001- GRADitude is over, now what?

    In the FIRST episode of the PT Student Center, Dr. Sarah Falbo reviews the past, present, and future of GRADitude, now known as the PT Student Center! Tune in to the podcast episodes as they are live streamed here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/studentphysicaltherapynetwork Check out our…

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  16. Ep. 300- The FINALE episode of GRADitude

    Tune in to the final episode of GRADitude! Go to https://www.picmonic.com and use the code GRADITUDE for 20% off!!

  17. Ep 299 - Life as a Semi-Professional Soccer Player, Business Owner, and PT Student w/ Vinny Colantuono

    Welcome back to another episode of GRADitude featuring a guest star! Sarah is joined today by 2nd year PT student, Vinny Colantuono! And yes, you did read that title right. Vinny really is all of those things at once and in PT school no less! Vinny shares his journey to PT school, how he came to…

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  18. Ep 298 - You Didn't Pass a Class ... Listen Up

    Welcome back to another episode of GRADitude to our favorite listeners! Gabby and Sarah talk about something that is a fear of many students and an unfortunate reality for others. Failing a class is never a fun thing to deal with, and it is even less fun when it means you have to wait until the...

  19. Ep 297- You Graduated PT School...Now What??

    Welcome back to GRADitude everyone! Sarah and Gabby spend today's episode talking about that post-grad life after giving a brief update of what's been going on in their lives recently. They give some solid advice on what to expect and what to do following graduating with your DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL...

  20. EP 296 - New Grad Life

    Happy Mother's Day GRADitude listeners!! Gabby and Sarah give a brief weekly update before jumping into talking all about their lives as new grads! It has officially been ONE YEAR since they became Dr. Gabby and Dr. Sarah, so they decided to talk about what the last year has looked like and how…

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  21. Ep 295 - SPT Q&A with Gabby and Sarah

    Hello GRADitude listeners!!! Gabby and Sarah are here this week to answer all (or at least some) of your burning questions! No questions too big and no question too small! They share some great advice on school, rotations, work, and life in general, so make sure you give this episode a listen!…

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  22. Ep 294 - Make Learning Fun w/ Carmen and Jouan from Phyziotrivia

    Welcome back to GRADitude! Gabby is joined today by Phyziotrivia's very own, Carmen and Jouan! They each talk about their individual journey to and through PT school before getting into how they started their company! This episode is fun and packed full of great study tips! You are definitely not...

  23. Ep 293 - 3 Simple Ways To Make Money During PT School

    Hello GRADitude listeners! Gabby and Sarah start out with giving a brief update about what's been going on in their lives before diving in. They then talk about easy and non-stressful ways to make money while you are in PT school (or even for when you graduate)! They go into details about why…

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  24. Ep 292 - Advice Series Part 11: New Grad Secrets

    Welcome back to GRADitude's advice series!! Part 11 is dedicated to all those new grad (or soon to be new grad) PTs out there who are trying to figure out what to do as graduation season approaches. We pulled together some advice from 4 guests on previous episodes to talk about navigating that…

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  25. Ep 291 - Stress and Overwhelm as a PT Student

    Welcome back to GRADitude! Have you ever felt overwhelmed or stressed during PT school? Well, here is some good news . . . you are not alone! We have all been there before, so Gabby spends this episode talking about how to manage these feelings. She takes you through some of the techniques that...

  26. Ep 290 - Advice Series Part 10: Working in PT School

    Welcome back to GRADitude's Advice Series! If you are new here, the advice series is where we feature some of the great advice that has already been shared on the podcast from several of our guests in 1 episode! Part 10 of this series focuses on 3 people who have found a way to successfully work...

  27. Ep 289 - If You Just Got Your NPTE Results...LISTEN UP

    Happy Wednesday to our favorite listeners! Gabby and Sarah are back with their weekly episodes! They kick this episode off with a quick update on how 2022 has been so far before diving into the good stuff! If you just took the January NPTE, then you already know results were posted recently. And...

  28. Ep 288 - From Burnout to Boss w/ Kelly Alhooie

    Hello GRADitude Listeners! Gabby is joined by Kelly Alhooie this episode and it is so good! Kelly takes us through her journey to PT, her time in PT school, her first job, her thoughts on residency programs after school, and how she started her own business. She has so many tips and tricks to…

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  29. Ep 287- Choosing Passion Over PT School w/ Nate Navas

    Welcome back GRADitude listeners!! Gabby is joined by Nate to talk about his story. Nate tells his story of finding a passion for PT, applying for PT school, starting his podcast editing business, and deciding where his true passions lie. Nate shares so much wisdom and drops some hard truths we...

  30. Ep 286 - Becoming an Author in PT School w/ Dani Livingstone

    Happy 2022 New Year, GRADitude listeners! We are so excited to kick off the new year with this amazing episode! Gabby is joined by Dani Livingstone to talk about Dani's incredible story. Dani starts out with telling us how she came to want to be a PT, the process of applying to schools, and then...

  31. Ep 285 - Books to Read Over Winter Break

    Happy Holidays GRADitude listeners! We hope you are all enjoying your break and the holiday festivities so far! Gabby and Sarah sit down to give 3 of their top book recommendations to read over winter break (along with a few extras)! So go ahead and tune into this episode, pick your favorite book...

  32. Ep 284 - Best Gifts for PT Students and CIs

    Happy Holidays GRADitude listeners! Gabby and Sarah start this episode with a quick weekly update before talking about presents! They give 3 ideas for what to give the PT, PT student, or CI in your life this holiday season! And don't forget to follow GRADitude on Instagram to follow along and...

  33. Ep 283- Make Finals FUN

    Happy Sunday GRADitude Listeners! Finals time is now upon us and Gabby and Sarah are here to help make them FUN for you! They have 3 things for you to do to help you survive this finals season. Let us know what your favorite finals activity is! Watch Jonny Loquasto: Physical. Therapy. (2020)…

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  34. Ep 282 - Authenticity in Life, Business, and Clinical Practice w/ Jamey Schrier

    Welcome to another episode of GRADitude! Sarah and Gabby are joined by Jamey Schrier to talk about his journey to the world of PT and business owning. Jamey is an endless fountain of knowledge and shares so many golden nuggets of wisdom in this episode! He discusses mentorship, PT school, owning…

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  35. Ep 281 - Testing Anxiety Vs. Testing Fatigue

    Welcome to GRADitude! Gabby and Sarah kick off this episode by giving a quick weekly update before jumping straight into a serious topic: testing fatigue and testing anxiety. They talked about the differences between the two and how to work through them while in PT school. It is an important...

  36. Ep 280 - You've Passed the NPTE.... Now What?

    Welcome back to another episode of GRADitude! Gabby and Sarah are coming to you this week as both PT, DPT! That's right! Gabby passed boards! And now that they are both officially done with the NPTE they decided to talk about that post-boards life. They talk about the week between when you take...

  37. Ep 279 - PT Research, Residency, Traveling, and More! w/ Anthony Sinacore

    Wednesday's are for GRADitude episodes! Gabby and Sarah are joined by Anthony Sinacore to discuss his journey to, through, and after PT school. He comes ready to share his knowledge and advice about performing research during PT school, applying to a residency program, doing traveling PT, and so...

  38. Ep 278 - What We Would Have Done Differently During Midterms in PT School

    Happy Sunday GRADitude listeners! Sarah and Gabby decide to share their 3 biggest tips on what they wish they would have done differently for midterms when they were in PT school. Midterms can be rough, but Sarah and Gabby are here to help make it a much less stressful time! So, take a study…

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  39. Ep 277 - GRADitude's 3rd Birthday

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO GRADITUDE!!!! October 10, 2018 was the day the first ever GRADitude episode was released! So Gabby and Sarah spend this episode talking about what they have learned during these last 3 years during their awesome podcasting journey! Thank you for joining us on this journey and…

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  40. Ep 276 - Mental Health During and After PT School

    Welcome back to GRADitude! Gabby gives a brief update of what has been happening the last 2 weeks before starting on the topic of the day. She spends this episode talking about the importance of mental health and getting the help you need both during and after grad school! Mental health is vital…

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  41. Ep 275- Family Emergencies While In PT School w/ Brenna Walters

    Welcome to another episode of GRADitude everyone! Gabby and Sarah sit down to talk with a PT student, Brenna, about what it is like to deal with family emergencies while being in grad school. This episode focuses on a topic that most people do not open up about. Family emergencies are a part of...

  42. Ep 274 - How to Quickly Adjust to New Places

    Welcome back to another weekly episode of GRADitude! We are happy to have you here! Sarah and Gabby kick off the episode with a brief weekly update before diving into the topic of the day. The girls get real about how awkward it can be moving to a new place, so they have decided to share their…

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  43. Ep 273 - Starting PT School During a Pandemic w/ Genny Hapworth

    Welcome to another weekly episode with GRADitude! Sarah and Gabby sit down to talk with Genny about her experience with beginning her PT school journey while a global pandemic is occurring. Genny gives some great advice about how to avoid fatiguing during online classes, how to stay on top of…

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  44. Ep 272 - Owning a Gym and Mastering the NPTE w/ Brian LeRiche

    Welcome to the weekly GRADitude episode! Gabby and Sarah sit down with Brian LeRiche today to talk about his journey to becoming a PT. Spoiler alert! Brian has successfully opened 2 gyms! Brian is a rock star who opened his first gym during his senior year of undergrad!! Brian also shares his...

  45. Ep 271 - The ONE Thing You Need as a PT Student to Actually Cut Your Debt in 1/2

    Happy Sunday! Gabby and Sarah are passionate about finishing PT school debt free, or as close as possible!! And they want you to join them in this journey!! They give 2 very reasonable and possible techniques to help you make this dream a REALITY!! You have to check this episode out because who...

  46. Ep 270 - Advice Series Part 9: Not Your Typical PT Story

    Welcome to another episode in the Advice Series on GRADitude!! Part 9 features 6 amazing guests who all share one thing which is that they do not have the typical PT story. Some are non-traditional students, some had different careers before, and some have multiple advanced degrees!! These guests...

  47. Ep 269 - When You Don't Meet Your Own Expectations as a PT Student

    Welcome to another Sunday episode of GRADitude! Sarah and Gabby start the episode off by sharing their results on the NPTE and being openly vulnerable with their listeners. They continue on to encourage all of you to remember that even when you do not meet your own expectations for yourself you…

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  48. Ep 268 - Advice Series Part 8: Restarting or Repeating PT School

    Welcome to another advice series episode of GRADitude! This episode of the advice series features students who have had to repeat, restart, or remediate PT school in some way. This is a more common occurrence than people realize, and we are here to show you that you are not alone! These guests…

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  49. Ep 267 - Waiting on NPTE Results

    Happy Sunday to our listeners! Sarah and Gabby spend this week's Sunday episode talking about the week between taking the NPTE and the release of the results. They give several tips on how to spend your time without dwelling too much on the test. Take a breath, remember that you have worked hard…

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  50. Ep 266 - The Final NPTE Countdown

    It's Sunday! So you know that means it is time for another episode of GRADitude! *Cue "The Final Countdown" playing in the background* It is game time here at GRADitude (and for so many of you guys!) for finally taking the NPTE! So Gabby and Sarah decided to give some tips on how to best spend…

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