Cognition & Confidence - the podcast

In this episode, we're diving into the whirlwind that is orientation week and those first few days of medical school. From awkward icebreakers to the pressure of feeling like you have to "prove" yourself right away, we'll talk about what actually matters during this time—and what doesn't. I'll share tips for making real connections, managing those early nerves, and starting your journey with confidence instead of comparison. Whether you're just starting out or reflecting on your own orientation experience, this one's for you.

In this episode, Dr. Nuebel is laying out step by step action items to give professional and constructive feedback as well as for receiving it. It requires just some minor mindset shifts and some practise to master this essential leadership skill! This is important during medical school but furthermore for your leadership role as a physician! Tune in to start switching your mindset and start taking on medical school holistically! Follow along and discover a mentor who wants to be there for you and join a community of ambitious future physicians. New Year Bonus # NEW YEAR BONUS # New Year Bonus # NEW YEAR BONUS BONUS!!!!! FREE TUTORIAL! BONUS!!!!! FREE TUTORIAL! Claim access here: https://cognition-confidence.kit.com/d700587f45 Connect with Dr. Esther Nuebel: • Instagram: @cognition.confidence • Join the Cognition & Confidence circle   https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40 • Website: insparkled.wixsite.com/cognitionconfidence     SHOW NOTES: Would you like to get more detailed show notes? Join us and automatically receive the detailed shownotes newsletter when the new episode releases. This way you will have all the tips and tricks mentioned right in your inbox! https://cognition-confidence.kit.com/630ec677a0 Music Credits: Intro and Outro Music royalty free (youtube audio library).  Title: When We Found The Horizon by Late Night Feeler   References mentioned:  Miller, W. R., & Rollnick, S. (2013). Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change (3rd ed.). Guilford Press. Rollnick, S., Miller, W. R., & Butler, C. C. (2010). Motivational Interviewing in Health Care: Helping Patients Change Behavior. Guilford Press. Pendleton, D., Schofield, T., Tate, P., & Havelock, P. (2013). The New Consultation: Developing Doctor-Patient Communication. Oxford University Press. Ende, J. (1983). Feedback in Clinical Medical Education. JAMA, 250(6), 777-781. Archer, J. C. (2010). State of the science in health professional education: Effective feedback. Medical Education, 44(1), 101-108. Hattie, J., & Timperley, H. (2007). The Power of Feedback. Review of Educational Research, 77(1), 81-112.

In this episode, Dr. Nuebel — a medical educator, scientist, and mentor to medical students talks about exam anxiety and what to do to deal with it. Studies identified the importance of mindfulness to conquer exam anxiety. Also, we need to take encouragment from the actual passing rates of USMLE and COMPLEX.  Tune in to start switching your mindset and start taking on medical school holistically! Follow along and discover a mentor who wants to be there for you and join a community of ambitious future physicians.   Grab your BONUS today!!!!! FREE TUTORIAL! BONUS!!!!! FREE TUTORIAL! Claim access here: https://cognition-confidence.kit.com/d700587f45 Connect with Dr. Esther Nuebel: • Instagram: @cognition.confidence • Join the Cognition & Confidence circle   https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40 • Website: insparkled.wixsite.com/cognitionconfidence     SHOW NOTES: Would you like to get more detailed show notes? Join us and automatically receive the detailed shownotes newsletter when the new episode releases. This way you will have all the tips and tricks mentioned right in your inbox! https://cognition-confidence.kit.com/630ec677a0 Music Credits: Intro and Outro Music royalty free (youtube audio library).  Title: When We Found The Horizon by Late Night Feeler Tilte: Take me to the shopping mall

In this episode, Dr. Nuebel — a medical educator, scientist, and mentor to medical students gives advice on how to keep going when the spark fades. Identifying your personal 'why' is the first step, careful and mindful planning and more will support you to reach your aim and make your 'why' come true, even in a motivational slump. Tune in to start switching your mindset and start taking on medical school holistically! Follow along and discover a mentor who wants to be there for you and join a community of ambitious future physicians.   Grab your BONUS today!!!!! FREE TUTORIAL! BONUS!!!!! FREE TUTORIAL! Claim access here: https://cognition-confidence.kit.com/d700587f45 Connect with Dr. Esther Nuebel: • Instagram: @cognition.confidence • Join the Cognition & Confidence circle   https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40 • Website: insparkled.wixsite.com/cognitionconfidence     SHOW NOTES: Would you like to get more detailed show notes? Join us and automatically receive the detailed shownotes newsletter when the new episode releases. This way you will have all the tips and tricks mentioned right in your inbox! https://cognition-confidence.kit.com/630ec677a0 Music Credits: Intro and Outro Music royalty free (youtube audio library).  Title: When We Found The Horizon by Late Night Feeler

In this episode, Dr. Esther Nuebel — a dedicated medical educator, scientist, and mentor — discusses the need to be able to seek help. Shifting your mindset away from feeling like a failure or burden to realizing that asking for help is stength and power is the aim of todays episode. Tune in to start switching your mindset and start taking on medical school holistically! Follow along and discover a mentor who wants to be there for you and join a community of ambitious future physicians. New Year Bonus # NEW YEAR BONUS # New Year Bonus # NEW YEAR BONUS BONUS!!!!! FREE TUTORIAL! BONUS!!!!! FREE TUTORIAL! Claim access here: https://cognition-confidence.kit.com/d700587f45 Connect with Dr. Esther Nuebel: • Instagram: @cognition.confidence • Join the Cognition & Confidence circle   https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40 • Website: insparkled.wixsite.com/cognitionconfidence     SHOW NOTES: Would you like to get more detailed show notes? Join us and automatically receive the detailed shownotes newsletter when the new episode releases. This way you will have all the tips and tricks mentioned right in your inbox! https://cognition-confidence.kit.com/630ec677a0 Music Credits: Intro and Outro Music royalty free (youtube audio library).  Title: When We Found The Horizon by Late Night Feeler  

In this episode, Dr. Esther Nuebel — a dedicated medical educator, scientist, and mentor — allows you insight behind the curtain! What do you need to focus on to maximize your lecture experience! We discuss insight and ideas, so you can start not regretting having gone to lecture. You will find guidance how to make your time spend in lecture hall valuable. Tune in to start switching your mindset and start taking on medical school holistically! Follow along and discover a mentor who wants to be there for you and join a community of ambitious future physicians. NEW YEAR BONUS  # New Year Bonus  # NEW YEAR BONUS # New Year Bonus BONUS!!!!! FREE TUTORIAL! Claim access here: https://cognition-confidence.kit.com/d700587f45 BONUS!!!!! FREE TUTORIAL! Connect with Dr. Esther Nuebel: • Instagram: @cognition.confidence • Join the Cognition & Confidence circle   https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40 • Website: insparkled.wixsite.com/cognitionconfidence   SHOW NOTES: Would you like to get more detailed show notes? Join us and automatically receive the detailed shownotes newsletter when the new episode releases. This way you will have all the tips and tricks mentioned right in your inbox! https://cognition-confidence.kit.com/630ec677a0 Music Credits: Intro and Outro Music royalty free (youtube audio library).  Title: When We Found The Horizon by Late Night Feeler  

In this episode, Dr. Esther Nuebel—a dedicated medical educator, scientist, and mentor—shares some unconventional ways to free up time for studying..  In this short episode we are spitballing some ideas you can use next year to free up some valuable study time. Tune in to start switching your mindset and start taking on medical school holistically! Follow along and discover a mentor who wants to be there for you and join a community of ambitious future physicians. New Year Bonus # NEW YEAR BONUS # New Year Bonus # NEW YEAR BONUS BONUS!!!!! FREE TUTORIAL! BONUS!!!!! FREE TUTORIAL! Claim access here: https://cognition-confidence.kit.com/d700587f45 Connect with Dr. Esther Nuebel: • Instagram: @cognition.confidence • Join the Cognition & Confidence circle   https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40 • Website: insparkled.wixsite.com/cognitionconfidence     SHOW NOTES: Would you like to get more detailed show notes? Join us and automatically receive the detailed shownotes newsletter when the new episode releases. This way you will have all the tips and tricks mentioned right in your inbox! https://cognition-confidence.kit.com/630ec677a0 Music Credits: Intro and Outro Music royalty free (youtube audio library).  Title: When We Found The Horizon by Late Night Feeler  

In this episode, we talk about how to get the best learning success by applying different techniques to your reading. Dr. Esther Nuebel—a dedicated medical educator, scientist, and mentor has helped hundreds of students to adapt their learning strategies to the demands of medical school.  In this episode we'll give you practical steps and several different techniques to help you improve your reading retention. Let me know in the comments if you applied one of those techniques successfully! Tune in to start switching your mindset and start taking on medical school holistically! Follow along and discover a mentor who wants to be there for you and join a community of ambitious future physicians. Connect with Dr. Esther Nuebel: • Instagram: @cognition.confidence • Join the Cognition & Confidence circle   https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40 • Website: insparkled.wixsite.com/cognitionconfidence SHOW NOTES: Would you like to get more detailed show notes? Join us and automatically receive the detailed shownotes newsletter when the new episode releases. This way you will have all the tips and tricks mentioned right in your inbox! https://cognition-confidence.kit.com/630ec677a0 Music Credits: Intro and Outro Music royalty free (youtube audio library).  Title: When We Found The Horizon by Late Night Feeler  

In this episode, Dr. Esther Nuebel—a dedicated medical educator, scientist, and mentor—discusses the challenge of allowing yourself a break, even in the midst of your education.  In this episode we'll take some time to reflect on how far you have come this year. But we also make sure, you leave this episode with some practical steps to help you recharge and how to get ready for transitioning into the new year. Tune in to start switching your mindset and start taking on medical school holistically! Follow along and discover a mentor who wants to be there for you and join a community of ambitious future physicians. Connect with Dr. Esther Nuebel: • Instagram: @cognition.confidence • Join the Cognition & Confidence circle   https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40 • Website: insparkled.wixsite.com/cognitionconfidence SHOW NOTES: Would you like to get more detailed show notes? Join us and automatically receive the detailed shownotes newsletter when the new episode releases. This way you will have all the tips and tricks mentioned right in your inbox! https://cognition-confidence.kit.com/630ec677a0   Music Credits: Intro and Outro Music royalty free (youtube audio library).  Title: When We Found The Horizon by Late Night Feeler  

Welcome to Cognition & Confidence - the podcast. I empower medical students to thrive in their journey through medical school. In today's episode, we're addressing a common question that many students face: How should I learn in medical school? Join us as we discuss the transition from college to medical school learning, effective study techniques, and ways to build resilience to navigate challenges with confidence. Episode Highlights: Segment 1: The Reality of Medical School Learning Medical school is a major shift from college, with a faster pace, greater volume of information, and higher stakes. Segment 2: Transitioning to Effective Learning Strategies Active learning is key—engage with the material through flashcards, practice questions, and group discussions. We talk about lots of helpful techniques, time management and mindfulness strategies. Segment 3: Building Resilience Resilience is crucial in overcoming the challenges of medical school. In closing, success in medical school isn't about avoiding obstacles but about building the resilience and strategies to overcome them. Subscribe & Share: If you found this episode helpful, share it with your fellow students and subscribe to Cognition & Confidence - the podcast for more insights, tips, and motivation. Follow along and discover a mentor who wants to be there for you and join a community of ambitious future physicians. Connect with Dr. Esther Nuebel: • Instagram: @cognition.confidence • Join the Cognition & Confidence circle https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40 • Website: insparkled.wixsite.com/cognitionconfidence SHOW NOTES: Would you like to get more detailed show notes? Join us and automatically receive the detailed shownotes newsletter when the new episode releases. This way you will have all the tips and tricks mentioned right in your inbox! https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40 Music Credits: Intro and Outro Music royalty free (youtube audio library).  Title: When We Found The Horizon by Late Night Feeler Title: Home For The Holidays by Chris Haugen Title: Home For The Holidays by TrackTribe  

Are you a medical student not knowing what to expect during the holidays? Then this episode is for you! In this episode, Dr. Esther Nuebel—a dedicated medical educator, scientist, and mentor—addresses the holiday blues.   While the holiday season is expected to be filled with joy and cheer, this time can be a time of stress, loneliness, and depression. As medical students you are balancing rigorous academic demands with personal relationships and social obligations. Friends and family may not fully understand the demands of medical school, and it can be difficult to connect with people who aren't going through the same experience. Dr. Nuebel offers practical, step-by-step strategies to help you navigate the holiday season as a new physician in the making. Tune in to get the best advice navigating the holiday season! Follow along and discover a mentor who wants to be there for you and join a community of ambitious future physicians. Connect with Dr. Esther Nuebel: • Instagram: @cognition.confidence • Join the Cognition & Confidence circle https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40 • Website: insparkled.wixsite.com/cognitionconfidence SHOW NOTES: Would you like to get more detailed show notes? Join us and automatically receive the detailed shownotes newsletter when the new episode releases. This way you will have all the tips and tricks mentioned right in your inbox! https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40 Music Credits: Intro and Outro Music royalty free (youtube audio library). Title: When We Found The Horizon by Late Night Feeler Other Music: Title: Home For The Holidays by Chris Haugen; Title: Home For The Holidays by TrackTribe  

In this episode, Dr. Esther Nuebel—a dedicated medical educator, scientist, and mentor—shares about one of the biggest challenges medical students encounter early in their journey: the fear of not making it. In this episode we'll tackle that fear head-on. You'll leave this episode with some practical steps to help you face that fear, manage the workload, and gain confidence in your ability to succeed. Tune in to start switching your mindset and start taking on medical school holistically! Follow along and discover a mentor who wants to be there for you and join a community of ambitious future physicians. Connect with Dr. Esther Nuebel: • Instagram: @cognition.confidence • Join the Cognition & Confidence circle https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40 • Website: insparkled.wixsite.com/cognitionconfidence SHOW NOTES: Would you like to get more detailed show notes? Join us and automatically receive the detailed shownotes newsletter when the new episode releases. This way you will have all the tips and tricks mentioned right in your inbox! https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40   Music and Credits: Intro and Outro Music royalty free (youtube audio library). Title: When We Found The Horizon by Late Night Feeler  

In this introductory episode, Dr. Esther Nuebel—a dedicated medical educator, scientist, and mentor—shares her unique path becoming a medical educator. In a very personal way Dr. Nuebel describes how she decided to be a mentor rather than the scary professor and how she moved forward after disappointing mentoring experiences. So, if you are a medical student feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and need to find a mentor who has helped hundreds of students transitioning in medical school? Then this episode is for you! Tune in to start cultivating a balanced, successful, and fulfilling journey toward your dream of becoming a physician. Follow along and discover a mentor who wants to be there for you and join a community of ambitious future physicians who are ready to take on medical school holistically! Connect with Dr. Esther Nuebel: • Instagram: @cognition.confidence • Join the Cognition & Confidence circle https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40 • Website: insparkled.wixsite.com/cognitionconfidence SHOW NOTES: Would you like to get more detailed show notes? Join us and automatically receive the detailed shownotes newsletter when the new espisode releases. This way you will have all the tips and tricks mentioned right in your inbox! https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40  

Are you a medical student feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or doubting if you have what it takes? Then this episode is for you! In this introductory episode, Dr. Esther Nuebel—a dedicated medical educator, scientist, and mentor—shares her unique PILEA system, designed to help you navigate the challenges of medical school with confidence, clarity, and resilience. PILEA, named after the Chinese money plant symbolizing abundance, is chosen as acronym for Professional Identity Formation and Planning, Imposter and Identity, Learning Type and Liveliness, Exam Prep and Experience, and Adapt and Adjust. Through these five pillars, Dr. Nuebel offers practical, step-by-step strategies to help you develop your professional identity, overcome imposter syndrome, maximize your learning, prepare effectively for exams, and adapt to challenges. This episode provides a strategic blueprint for thriving in medical school and beyond. Tune in to start cultivating a balanced, successful, and fulfilling journey toward your dream of becoming a healthcare provider. Follow along to explore the PILEA pillars in depth and join a community of ambitious future physicians who are ready to take on medical school holistically! Connect with Dr. Esther Nuebel: • Instagram: @cognition.confidence • Join the Cognition & Confidence circle https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40 • Website: insparkled.wixsite.com/cognitionconfidence   Would you like to get more detailed show notes? Join us and automatically receive the detailed shownotes newsletter when the new espisode releases. This way you will have all the tips and tricks mentioned right in your inbox! https://cognition-confidence.ck.page/7444806f40