About PA School Life Unfiltered: Honest Advice for Surviving & Thriving in PA School
đď¸ PA-S Life: Unfiltered gives you honest, practical advice for surviving and thriving in PA school. Hosted by a PA educator whoâs guided hundreds of students, this podcast covers study strategies, time management, wellness, remediation, and clinical prep. Each short episode delivers real talk with a touch of humor to help you stay grounded, motivated, and ready to take on the PA journeyâone step at a time.
This episode explores essential tools, from flashcards to AI, that Physician Assistant students can use to elevate their study game and create efficient routines.
4 May 2025
Wellness Without Perfection: Building Resilience in PA School
In this episode of PA-S Life: Unfiltered, weâre tackling a topic every PA student worries about: burnout. Weâll unpack what burnout really looks like, how to spot it early, and why wellness isnât about doing everything perfectly â itâs about building small, sustainable habits that protect your energy and purpose. Whether youâre already feeling stretched thin or just preparing for the inevitable challenges ahead, this episode offers honest advice and real strategies to help you stay connected to why you started this journey.
Highlights:
Recognizing early signs of burnout
Strategies for protecting your capacity
Why toxic positivity can make things worse
How to create a low-pressure, realistic wellness plan
Tune in for encouragement, perspective, and practical tips you can actually use.
27 Apr 2025
How to Stop Winging It and Start Managing Your PA School Life
Letâs be real: you probably started PA school with a planner, good intentions, and some kind of meal prep strategy, maybe. But when the pressure hits, routines fall apart fast.
This episode breaks down what makes time management so tough in grad schoolâand how to build a rhythm you can actually stick with. From Google Calendar stacking to reclaiming your downtime, weâre covering what works (and what doesnât) when your schedule is overflowing and your energyâs running low.
In this episode:
Why studying more isnât always the answer
Time-blocking, Pomodoro, and other real-life strategies
Choosing a time management system that fits your brain
How routines act as recovery toolsânot just discipline
Tips for making room for life and learning
đĄÂ Hint: Itâs not about being perfectâitâs about being present.
20 Apr 2025
What If Struggling Was Part of the Plan? A Guide to Remediation
Youâve heard the term. Maybe it makes your stomach drop. But what is remediationâand why is it not the end of the world?
In this episode, we unpack the truth about remediation in PA school and grad programs in general. We explore why it exists, how itâs meant to help youânot punish youâand how struggle is a natural, necessary part of learning.
Whether you're in the thick of it or just want to prepare for the days ahead, this episode is for you.
In this episode:
What remediation really means (and doesnât mean)
Why expecting perfection sets you up to feel like a failure
What growth actually looks like in PA school
A powerful reframe that might change how you see academic struggle forever
đ Real talk, reassurance, and strategies for any PA student navigating the journey.
13 Apr 2025
10 Mistakes New PA Students Make (and How to Avoid Them)
In this episode of PA-S Life: Unfiltered, weâre diving into the top 10 mistakes new PA students makeâand how you can avoid them. From overloading on study resources to thinking youâre the only one struggling, this list is packed with insights, encouragement, and real talk.
Learn how to study smarter, stop comparing yourself to others, and start thriving in PA school with strategies that actually work.
đ Next up:Â Remediation Isnât a Curse Word
3 Apr 2025
Welcome to PA-S Life: Unfiltered
Welcome to the very first episode of PA-S Life: Unfilteredâyour go-to podcast for real talk and honest advice about surviving and thriving in PA school.
In this intro episode, youâll meet your host (a PA educator and student supporter), Sarah, hear why this podcast was created, and learn what kinds of practical, encouraging, and bite-sized episodes you can expect each week.
Whether youâre just starting or already knee-deep in studying, this podcast is here to help you navigate the chaos with clarity, confidence, and maybe even a laugh.
đ Next up:Â 10 Mistakes New PA Students Make
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