First Line | Whole Person, Holistic Mental Health and Medical Education

Dr. Aubrey Ann Jackson
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First Line is dedicated to whole-person mental health and wellness. Dr. Aubrey Ann Jackson believes that true health starts with lifestyle choices and preventative care, rather than just treating symptoms. In addition to exploring holistic wellness, First Line features bonus episodes on medical education and offers subscribers exclusive pre-med content. Join Dr. Jackson as she navigates the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit in an evolving world of health misinformation. Subscribe for exclusive MCAT content review: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/firstline/subscribe

  1. 5 SEPT

    Top 10 ERAS Personal Statement Tips, According to AI

    Episode 184. Hear from a professional ERAS application editor about what Chat GPT gets right (and wrong) about writing a strong personal statement for residency applications. Let's talk about 2025 updates to the advice I give based on my years of experience working with applicants. Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): https://www.firstlinepodcast.com/services For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstline Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    31 min

  2. 25 AUG

    I Met my Breastfeeding Goal! Reflecting on my 2-Year Journey

    Episode 183. Let’s talk about the benefits of breastfeeding and why I made the choice to breastfeed for two years as a working mom (doctor in residency). Hear about some of the details of my journey and why I am not planning on weaning quite yet. Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): https://www.firstlinepodcast.com/services For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstline Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    21 min

  3. 11 AUG

    How I’m Learning to Balance My Work, Life, and Side Projects

    Episode 182. I'm asked frequently how I make time for all the roles I have: as a resident physician, a mother, a podcast host, and a professional writer and editor (and still make time for family and, yes, even video games). I don't have it all figured out and make mistakes (and learn!) daily, but here I'll take the time to share what has worked for me over the last few years on my quest for "work life balance" and "having it all". Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): https://www.firstlinepodcast.com/services For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstline Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    29 min

  4. 21 JUL

    Why Doctors are Now Prescribing Exercise for Mental Health

    Episode 181. Let's talk about how effective exercise really is for mental health, especially symptoms of depression, and how this relates to other treatments like medications and therapy. Here is why some doctors are prescribing exercise (and why some are still slow to embrace lifestyle changes). We'll discuss what is typically recommended to support mental wellness through exercise and my personal tips to make you more successful with increasing your activity levels. Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): https://www.firstlinepodcast.com/services For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstline Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    21 min

  5. 14 JUL

    Enneagram Types with Borderline Personality Disorder Traits

    Episode 180. We’ll explore how traits of borderline personality disorder can show up across different triads and stances of the Enneagram. Let’s break down how 7 of the 9 numbers overlap with BPD patterns like identity confusion, fear of abandonment, emotional reactivity, and relational intensity (and hear which 2 numbers don’t fit with BPD at all). Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): https://www.firstlinepodcast.com/services For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstline Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    21 min

  6. 7 JUL

    How Enneagram Triads Relate to Personality Disorders

    Episode 179. Let’s continue exploring how personality disorders relate to the Enneagram. We’ll cover the triads that relate to antisocial, histrionic, schizotypal, and avoidant personality disorders.  Other episodes on the Enneagram: Episodes 25-34, 74, 166, and 168 Other episodes on personality disorders: 6, 8, 9, 13 Visit First Line’s website and blog: (check out the episode directory!) ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): https://www.firstlinepodcast.com/services For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstline Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    25 min

  7. 30 JUN

    Whole Person, Holistic Mental Health: Changes to Make Today

    Episode 178. This is a foundational episode of First Line that covers what it means to have a whole person, holistic approach to mental health and wellness (for you or your patients)! We also discuss the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine and how each relates to the practice of psychiatry. Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): https://www.firstlinepodcast.com/services For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstline Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    31 min

  8. 23 JUN

    The Science Behind Cannabis: Effects on the Brain and Body

    Episode 177. We'll explore the science behind cannabis, including how it affects the brain and body. Learn about its potential medical uses for conditions like anxiety, chronic pain, and insomnia and what risks to be aware of. Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): https://www.firstlinepodcast.com/services For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstline Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    16 min
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First Line is dedicated to whole-person mental health and wellness. Dr. Aubrey Ann Jackson believes that true health starts with lifestyle choices and preventative care, rather than just treating symptoms. In addition to exploring holistic wellness, First Line features bonus episodes on medical education and offers subscribers exclusive pre-med content. Join Dr. Jackson as she navigates the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit in an evolving world of health misinformation. Subscribe for exclusive MCAT content review: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/firstline/subscribe

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