Pursuing a medical career too often comes at the cost of important relationships, romantic ones included. But it shouldn’t have to! Join medical student Anna Kulawiec as she interviews others in medicine, giving an honest voice to the joys, challenges, and absurdities of their love lives.
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In this empowering episode, I am beyond excited to welcome Emi, a fellow medical student! We delve into her journey of getting married in college and navigating the graduate school application process alongside her husband. Emi also shares her transformative experience of challenging traditional gender roles and finding excitement for her future as a physician. We wrap up with some musings and wonderings about being working parents. Enjoy!
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30 Jun 2023
Gotta Kiss the Homies
Folks, you’re in for a treat with this one! Not only do we welcome back our former guest, Sadie, but she brings along one of another one of our classmates, Meghan! Meghan and Sadie share the slow burn story of their relationship’s beginnings. We discuss what their polyamorous relationship looks like, from managing schedules to handling other people’s assumptions. They also share some of the intricacies of explaining their relationship and gender identities while in medical spaces. I hope you enjoy this important and fun conversation as much as I did!
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13 May 2023
Not Cancer, But A Baby!
It has been a minute, but folks, the wait is worth it. I am beyond honored to share this episode featuring my incredible classmate, Gabi! No pregnancy journey is the same, let alone one during medical school. Gabi shares the unconventional way she discovered her pregnancy, and we hear about how she’s managing symptoms and asserting her needs while on rotations. She highlights the importance of finding supportive mentors and role models, in addition to the crucial support that her partner, family, and friends provide. A big take home message here is that the schedule of a career in medicine shouldn’t dictate life decisions. We can steer the ships of our lives! I hope this episode leaves you feeling as inspired as I was -- enjoy!
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8 Jan 2023
Mission Accomplished Mindset
We have a repeat guest! I am so excited to welcome back the one and only, Dylan, as we reflect on 2022 and look ahead to 2023! We dive into how my experiences on rotations have influenced our relationship, and we explore some workarounds for new challenges. Dylan and I also think about our strengths during this past year, including consistency, transparency, and adaptability. Lastly, at least for the next several months, episodes will come out on a monthly basis! Enjoy!
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4 Jan 2023
A New Relationship, the Same Person
Immense apologies for the delay, but the wait for this episode is worth it, folks. I am beyond pleased to introduce Grace, a fellow medical student, who beautifully and vulnerably shares her relationship experience spanning a decade with the same person. Grace takes us through the ups and downs of her relationship and insightfully examines the forces that can end and begin a relationship. Our discussion spans countries, careers, and cultures. We also touch upon finding happiness outside of a relationship and ask what “sacrifice” actually entails. Enjoy!
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16 Dec 2022
The Lizzy McGuire Experience
Cue “What Dreams Are Made Of,” because we are traveling to Italy in this wonderful episode featuring my classmate Alessandro and his partner, Megan! Alessandro shares what it has been like immigrating from Italy to the US, and Megan talks about her experience visiting all of Alessandro’s family in Italy. Megan then explains some of the awesomeness that is genetic counseling and bioethics! And as Alessandro and Megan approach the end of their 2-years of long-distance, they reflect on the challenges and successes of their relationship. They highlight the importance of supporting each other through waves of life and a career. Finally, we discuss how essential it is to nurture in-person friendships, even (and especially) when you miss your long-distance partner. Enjoy!
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2 Dec 2022
Medicine, Marathons, and Mango
In this fantastic and fun interview, we hear from Aura, a medical student at another institution! Aura powerfully shares her experience meeting her current partner amidst the stresses of applying for medical school, and we delve into the importance of surrounding yourself with people who see you as more than a medical student. She shares what it was like to transition from a long-distance relationship to living with her partner, and she speaks to some specific challenges and triumphs that accompanied that change. Last but certainly not least, we talk about some of the greatest loves of our lives, our pets! Enjoy!
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18 Nov 2022
Protecting What Matters Most
In this incredible episode, I am so pleased to interview my classmate, Clark! Clark shares some wonderful insights into prioritizing relationships and navigating conversations about big life events, such as marriage. We discuss some of our tactics for respectfully leaving the hospital when the team might forget that the med student is still there, and Clark touches upon some of the ways he prevents medical school from taking control of what matters most to him. Finally, I spend a good while gushing over Clark’s upcoming wedding details, and we have a few fun pet moments as well! Enjoy!
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4 Nov 2022
Love in LA
I am unbelievably excited to welcome my childhood best friend and fellow medical student (though we’re not classmates), Yifan! We reminisce about our childhood expectations of love and careers, and Yifan describes what her long-distance relationship looks like. She talks about her ideal timeline for big life events and shares her thoughts on managing “work-life balance.” Blowing me away with her time management skills, Yifan also talks about her experiences in going to med school and dating in a big city. Running throughout our entire conversation is the idea that being a medical student doesn’t have to become your entire personality! Enjoy!
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21 Oct 2022
Are They Dating?? A Blooming Relationship Between Classmates
Today, my lovely classmate Grace shares what it’s like to date a medical school classmate! We talk about having the same schedule as your partner, why it doesn’t matter what the rest of the class thinks, and some ways to support each other on the tougher days. I go down a couple of tangents involving puppet shows and my YouTube feed, and Grace gives some amazing tips on making time for your partner when you’re both busy on rotations. Enjoy!
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7 Oct 2022
We Are More Than Our Future Jobs
In this powerful and vulnerable episode, I welcome my amazing classmate, Michael! He shares some of the ways his partner supports him and what “home” means when training can require moving frequently. We reflect on our egos and how they play into our roles in relationships and medicine. Michael and I also muse about what we want in life and how choosing a medical specialty factors into that grander picture. We wrap up by talking about mental health and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who love the authentic you. Enjoy!
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23 Sept 2022
Try Anything Twice
We finally get the opportunity to hear the perspective of the partner not in medicine! I am beyond excited to introduce my own partner, Dylan! Dylan sheds light on the somewhat surprising start to our relationship, and I share how I became okay with choosing to make our relationship long-distance (surprise surprise, it involves having a very supportive partner). We also discuss the challenge of being present for your partner when you feel like you have nothing left to give, and we wrap up with some practical tips for feeling connected in long-distance relationships. Enjoy!
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9 Sept 2022
Lots of Love to Give
In this incredibly insightful episode, my classmate Sadie shares her nuanced perspectives on embracing nontraditional relationship structures and considering your partner in your career choices. Sadie describes polyamory and what being polyamorous looks like for her, and she advocates for others to find relationships that work for them. We also dive into how our career choices impact our partners (which we’re discovering even as medical students) and navigating those sometimes heavy conversations. I hope you enjoy this powerful episode as much as I do!
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26 Aug 2022
More than Pen Pals: Thriving in a Long Term, Long Distance Relationship
Today, my incredible classmate Hannah and I tackle the (mildly) daunting topic of long distance relationships! Not only does Hannah give some great suggestions for making long distance work, but we go a bit deeper and discuss how prioritizing you and your educational/professional goals can actually benefit a relationship. We wrap up by emphasizing some of the meaningful ways partners can support each other, even if they're geographically apart.
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12 Aug 2022
Be Yourself, Love Yourself, Live Your Truth!
Wondering what it’s like to date a grad student? Look no further! My lovely friend and fellow classmate, Katherine, shares her experiences building a relationship with a STEM graduate student and trying to coordinate their medical and graduate school applications. We also spend a healthy amount of time obsessing over our cats!
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29 Jul 2022
We Love a Set Up, and Other Tips for Single Folks
I am thrilled to introduce Jamie, a classmate of mine and an absolute ray of sunshine! We discuss some tips for making first dates less awkward, owning your standards, the incessant ticking of the fertility clock, and (randomly) the lacking dentistry content in our medical school curriculum. Enjoy!
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15 Jul 2022
Getting Married in Medical School
If finding the time to date during med school seems daunting, imagine planning a wedding! I am so excited to bring you Kathleen, a beloved classmate who is engaged! We discuss some tips and tricks of wedding planning as a student, and she gives us a genuine take on living with your partner and what “balance” might actually mean.
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1 Jul 2022
No More Urinal Pics, Please!
On this very first episode, I welcome my lovely classmate and friend, Danielle! We discuss finding success on dating apps, navigating breakups and new relationships, and (most importantly) discovering your independence and standing up for what you want.
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23 Jun 2022
Welcome to A Flutter!
Welcome to A Flutter! Anna shares her motivations, hopes, and dreams for this little podcast. So excited that you're here!
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