Real Talks: PT School and Beyond Tayler Ah Nee, DPT 2023

In this episode, I get to speak with one of my mentors and former co-worker, Dr. Kevin Truitt.  Kevin is one of the most experienced and knowledgable PT's I have ever met, and I was lucky to have the opportunity to hear his journey through Physical Therapy.  

Kevin has worked many years in a professional baseball organization, where he was able to gain some incredible exposure to a professional organization and be surrounded by some of the top medical providers.  This experience carried over when he eventually switched to working with the general public in outpatient orthopedics.  

Kevin also shares some of the ways his practice has evolved over the years, and some of the changes he has made to his own approach to being a well-rounded healthcare provider.

Tons of great stuff in here, be sure to give it a listen!!

Hello everyone! I am so excited to share this awesome conversation with you all.  I had the pleasure of speaking with my former professor and current mentor/inspiration, Dr. Christopher Berger.  I first met Dr. Berger during my time at Arizona State University, and I have maintained a great relationship with him ever since! I was super excited to get him on the show and have him share some stories from his vast experiences as a professor and researcher!


In this episode, we talk about his initial journey to obtaining his Doctorate of Exercise Physiology and his time as a professor at various universities.  He gives some fantastic viewpoints on what it takes to be successful in the classroom. 


We also spend some time talking about the research process where he finds his true passions!  We talk about the research project we worked on together, what it means to conduct meaningful research, and the importance of quality research in the medical field.


This was truly an amazing conversation and Dr. Berger constantly drops some real wisdom throughout, relating many lessons from school and research to life in general.  

Welcome back everyone! Super pumped to share this episode with everyone.  I get the opportunity to speak with one of my professors from my PT school program, Dr. Tawna Wilkinson.  This was a great opportunity to speak with an experienced PT, and she shares some wisdom that only comes from that experience.  


Dr. Wilkinson shares with us her journey to getting accepted to PT school where she actually encountered an initial set back!  Afterwards, she talks about the various settings she has worked and some of the unique aspects of each setting.  She also shares how she got involved in the teaching side of Physical Therapy.  


Finally, she gives some great perspective on some of the things that makes a great student in PT school, and also what characteristics make a great professional Physical Therapist.  There is so much wisdom in this episode that is definitely worth checking out!

Welcome back to episode 20 (!!) of Real Talks! My guest today is a former coworker and current 1st year PT student at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ.  She also serves a role on her school's interview committee.  This was a great episode because I got the chance to compare my program with another program.  It's interesting to see the differences between the two!


Elena shares her path through undergrad and how she first became interested in PT school.  She ended up getting her Undergrad degree at the University of Hawaii.  She tells her experience of going through the application process, and some of the experiences she had that helped her get accepted.  


She is also an extremely organized person, so she shares her tips on staying organized and ahead in PT school.  She is also a small business owner!  Follow her on instagram and hit her up for some fancy charcuterie boards!


@boardsbylen

What is up everyone!  Super excited to share this conversation with a good friend of mine, Justin Marini.  Justin has been in the fitness industry for a while now, and has his Masters Degree in Exercise Science and Sports Psychology.  He has a background in mixed martial arts, and is currently working as a trainer in Denver, Colorado.


This was a fun episode because Justin talks about all sorts of things related to fitness and exercise.  We talk about Olympic lifting and the technicalities around that field.  He also gives his perspective on training overall, and some common mistakes and misperceptions he comes across while training the general public.  This is a great conversation for anyone that is active or looking for some advice on the proper ways to train.  Make sure to follow Justin on Instagram for some great content!


@just_fit_training

Today's episode features an incredible guest, Dr. Justin Lee.  I first discovered Justin on Youtube (liftforchange), and his videos have helped me and countless other students navigate their way through the PT school application process.  Now he is a practicing PT, and he is also a coach for aspiring PT students.  He is filled with wisdom and motivation, and I was honored to have the opportunity to speak with him!


He first talks about his initial experiences in PT school and the types of adjustments he had to make.  He talks about elevating his study habits in order to keep up with his elevated educational status.  


He also gives some incredible insight on transitioning from a student to a PT.  He talks about how to properly shift your mindset to make this transition smoother.


Finally, he speaks on his work experience and some of the interesting aspects of the work environment.  It's a great preview for all the current PT students out there and what we have to look forward to.  


Overall this was an incredible conversation and I am honored to share it with you all!


Be sure to follow Dr. Justin Lee!


Instagram: @liftforchange


Youtube: liftforchange