The Reign Collective

Angelica Leuluai, SPT
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Welcome to the show where we believe PT is bigger than any one clinic or state line! Every other week, we sit down with amazing physical therapists, from orthopedics to neuro and beyond, practicing in different corners of the US. It's a fun, honest look at the incredible diversity within our profession. Come meet the people pushing the boundaries of physical therapy, one inspiring conversation at a time!

Episodes

  1. Jul 7

    Ep. 5 Your First Clinical Starts Here

    Stepping into your first clinical can be exciting, intimidating, and full of questions. In this episode, we're joined by a clinical education professional who works closely with physical therapy students throughout their clinical experiences. We talk about what students can expect before day one, the qualities clinical instructors value most, common mistakes to avoid, and practical ways to build confidence throughout each rotation. Whether you're preparing for your first clinical or looking to get more out of your next one, this conversation is filled with honest advice, behind-the-scenes insight, and encouragement to help you show up ready to learn. Clinicals aren't about being perfect. They're about being curious, coachable, and willing to grow. If clinicals are on your horizon, this is an episode you'll want to save before your first day.

    Ep. 5 Your First Clinical Starts Here

  2. May 27

    Ep. 4 Becoming anyway: All things anxiety and becoming the clinician you’re meant to be

    What happens when the future clinician advocating for others is also quietly fighting their own battles? In this episode of The Reign Collective, I sit down with Kay Mastrocola, PT, DPT for an honest conversation about anxiety, identity, advocacy, and what it really looks like to become a clinician without pretending you have it all together. We talk about the pressure so many students and healthcare professionals feel to appear “high functioning,” even when they’re struggling internally, and why being open about mental health does not make you any less capable, qualified, or worthy of the profession you’re working so hard to enter. Kay shares her journey, the heart behind DPTs with Anxiety, and why creating space for honest conversations in healthcare matters now more than ever. This episode is for the student who feels overwhelmed. The clinician carrying more than anyone realizes. And the person learning that strength does not always look like having it all together. Because sometimes becoming something great means learning how to keep going while being honest about where you are. ~~~ Topics we cover: • Navigating anxiety in PT school and clinical practice • The pressure of being “high functioning” while struggling internally • Advocacy, authenticity, and changing the culture in healthcare • Building community through vulnerability • Why mental health conversations belong in this profession This one’s a reminder: you are still becoming and you do not have to do that perfectly :)

    Ep. 4 Becoming anyway: All things anxiety and becoming the clinician you’re meant to be

  3. May 2

    Ep. 3 From athletic training to clinician: The making of a modern PT

    A conversation with Mandy Watts exploring the transition from athletic training into Doctor of Physical Therapy practice and the clinical mindset shaped through that foundation. This episode highlights the shift from sideline care to full-spectrum patient management, emphasizing the skills, challenges, and identity changes that define the modern physical therapist, where performance, rehabilitation, and evidence-based care intersect.

  4. Mar 3

    Ep. 2 Student to PT: The day it all paid off!

    In this episode, I sit down with Ali Ahmad, DPT - a clinician who is not only passionate about orthopedics but deeply committed to education within our profession. Through his platform, Ali breaks down complex topics like anatomy, nerve innervations, and blood supply in a way that makes learning feel clear, practical, and empowering. But this conversation goes beyond structures and systems. We talk about what it means to grow as a new grad, how to build confidence in clinical reasoning, and why education doesn’t stop after passing boards. Ali shares his perspective on movement, mentorship, and using your voice to contribute to the profession early. Not “one day,” but now. If you’re a student trying to connect the dots… A new grad navigating identity… Or a clinician who believes knowledge should be shared freely This episode is for you. Because this isn’t about ortho versus anything else. It’s about building clinicians who think deeply, move intentionally, and elevate the standard of care.

    Ep. 2 Student to PT: The day it all paid off!

  5. Feb 7

    Ep.1 Pelvic Health: It's not taboo!

    We’re honored to introduce Catrina Fabian, a pelvic health physical therapist, and our first spotlight into a PT specialty on the podcast. Pelvic health is one of the most underserved and under-talked-about areas in healthcare, even though it affects so many people’s daily lives. From pain to postpartum recovery to symptoms people are often too embarrassed to bring up, this work changes lives in ways that go far beyond what most people realize. In this episode, we open the door to conversations that deserve more space in our profession and talk about the real, human side of being a clinician in a field that requires both skill and deep empathy. If you’ve never learned much about pelvic health before, this is the perfect place to start 🤍

    Ep.1 Pelvic Health: It's not taboo!
  • 5 Episodes

About

Welcome to the show where we believe PT is bigger than any one clinic or state line! Every other week, we sit down with amazing physical therapists, from orthopedics to neuro and beyond, practicing in different corners of the US. It's a fun, honest look at the incredible diversity within our profession. Come meet the people pushing the boundaries of physical therapy, one inspiring conversation at a time!

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  • Creator
    Angelica Leuluai, SPT
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Angelica Leuluai, SPT
  • Show Website
    The Reign Collective