hi friends! Welcome back to another episode of a work in progress the podcast! In today’s pod, we’re embracing the journey of being 'Almost There' by talking about the end of an era… my soft girl era, and how making both mindset shifts and commitment to new discipline practices will not only help my thrive in my current season, but better prepare me to transition into my next!

Welcome to season 2 of a work in progress the podcast - Embrace the journey, savor each moment, revel in progress—joy resides not just in the destination but thrives in the 'Almost There.' As you can tell by the title of this episode… today we are going to talk about Grieving the Life I Planned. This episode is for anyone who’s plans have been derailed… whose dreams have experienced a detour…or who’s life has taken an unforeseen turn.

hi friends! in today's audio exclusive podcast episode, I reshare the details of my new fellowship as a health equity research fellow and talk in detail about my experiencing navigating delays, denials and detours on my Becoming Dr. Brelynn journey and how I'm making the most out of my Being Brelynn season by leaning into the beautiful chaos of progress.

hi friends! in today's video we have the a work in progress podcast episode number 25, the SEASON FINALE! Today I’m talking about the different things I’ll be doing to a good sunset season/ transition season as I close out the chapter of being an online masters student, a premedical student graduate student school, etc. Sunset Seasons are transitional periods of life from high school to college, college to life, switching jobs, single to marriage, starting a new job, pregnancy that are...

hi friends! in today's video we have the a work in progress podcast episode number 24 where I talk about my second (spring) semester in my pre-medical school program at meharry medical college, aka med school bootcamp! I’ll discuss everything from my program being virtual, my first impression vs end of semester thoughts and feelings, study groups, the program schedule (daily, quiz, exams), the classes I took and their difficulty, the professors, GPA, the MCAT and more! For those of you all...

Today we are going to talk about projecting your insecurities onto other people. I thought about this topic out of pure frustration that I’ve received from my mentors and other well meaning counselors who unknowingly discourage me on my journey to medicine. Take a listen to how this plays out in my life, why it frustrates me, and how I deal with it.

Today we are going to talk about being a good steward over the blessings God has given you. Although I'm less than a month away from finishing my Master's program, I can't let the senioritis change my gratitude for the blessing. I once prayed for what I currently have, God isn’t going to bless me if Im not grateful for the gifts He’s already given me.

today we are going to talk about my 2023 MCAT experience, as I just recently sat for the MCAT for the 3rd time, in hopes of receiving the required exam score, or close to it, to get accepted into the medical school I’m currently attending as a master of health science student, or any medical school for that matter, let’s get into it.

Today we are going to talk about my first semester in my pre-medical school program at meharry medical college, aka med school bootcamp! I’ll discuss everything from my program being virtual, my first impression vs end of semester thoughts and feelings, study groups, the program schedule (daily, quiz, exams), the classes I took and their difficulty, the professors, GPA, the MCAT and my Med School Application.

After months of you all hearing me complain about my job, I finally did something about it, and was able to transition into a new position at a new company. With this being my first, full time job and a young adult, I had no idea of what I was getting myself into, and I didn’t expect to face so many challenges! In the spirit of telling you what I wish I knew before starting a job full time, especially as a new young professional, or a gap year student turned employee, consider this to be my...

Today we talk about how it’s harder to grasp being older in age when you’re not where you want to be/ where you expected to be and how there’s often a damaging link between youth and accomplishment. As a enter my grown woman era, I reflect on what that means for me, despite what society expects from me…this is 26!

Although there’s nothing more fulfilling than being seen when you present your best and most authentic self, it’s also really embarrassing and heart breaking to be overlooked, or unsuccessful as that same authentic version of yourself that you’re so proud of. I don’t know what I could’ve done better or differently to change the results of the 2022 Miss Maryland competition, but now that it all said and done, it truly felt like this just wasn’t for me. No matter how bad I wanted it for myself…...

The next season of my life is literally unpredictable. Instead of worrying and overplanning, stressing out on how I can make the perfect plan happen, I’m arresting my assumptions that I know what’s best for me, and trusting God. This is completely out of my comfort zone, but I’m learning to let go and let God, and surrendering, because ultimately, things are going to work out according to His plan, and the bible says if we believe, it will be exceedingly and abundantly more than I could ever...

Just because you’ve survived something doesn’t mean you didn’t experience damage. There is truly nothing more necessary for our journey of healing than acknowledging we’ve been damaged. Learn more about how I’ve been trying to recover from a season of setbacks, and how I’m managing through the process of grief on this podcast episode.

The passing of a legendary, kind, loving, beautiful and successful young woman in the pageant industry took a piece of our hearts with her this past weekend as she jumped to her death, ending her life and leaving so many people who loved and admired her confused, angry, upset, outraged and awakened by the seriousness of depression and the dark reality of suicide. Join me in a real conversation unpacking perfectionism, high functioning depression and toxic pageantry.

As the waiting season continues for me in my road to medical school, I realized that I am not alone in my waiting. There are several of you who may also be going through your own waiting season, whether waiting for acceptances to college, or for exam scores back, or in other areas of life. I am so blessed to say that I have felt an enormous amount of peace the past few weeks, and I think that I have finally figured out the rules to the waiting game. So today, I want to encapsulate my...

In light of one of my favorite pastor’s being “cancelled” this week in pop culture, I share my thoughts about the situation and play devil’s advocate for why I don’t think cancel culture is all that bad.

Last week, we talked about “hating your here” because of destination addiction. So ready for the next, I’m getting frustrated trying to understand the WHEN to God’s Plan. In this episode, I remanence on the times when I’ve waited well vs. when I impatiently persisted against God’s preference, and how I ultimately regret going against His will for my life. During my surgery day story-time, I realize how I have to be just as willing to be out of control, as I am in the procedure room, allowing...

It’s been a week since the start of the new year, and I’m already starting off shaky. Between COVID, a snow storm, work and the little struggles of life, I’ve found myself hating my “here”. Worst of all, the new year, new me rhetoric on social media has been making me discontent with my own life, instead of inspiring me to start or continue on my spiritual wellness journey. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about comparison, the growing pains of our 20s, and how God wants to develop us in...

2021 feels like it was my “Job” year, where I was tested and tried on all sides. After a year of the lowest lows, I’m beginning my new year, reflecting on how I’ve graduated my faith through gratitude. In 2021, I learned that what I needed in my life wasn’t the next level of accomplishment, but the next level of appreciation for what I have because that will set the stage for me to make the most out of what I will accumulate in the future. Stay tuned to hear my year in review, and the word of...

Everyone has a vision of the perfect holiday, but when reality fails to live up to the dream, stress can result. In today’s episode, I talk about how I’m a work in progress when it comes to holidays. In some ways, I’ve taken on a growth mindset and have been able to give gifts and stay positive throughout the holidays by remaining hopeful of the future. However, I recently questioned if social media is creating an unrealistic expectation of the holidays for me. Listen to me talk it out, and...

Continuing our conversation about how I’m remaining faithful even with doubts, I go into detail about my current struggles applying to medical school. Although my doubts are real, it doesn’t mean they’re right. Today, I share how failure can be a path to possibilities as I rest in His will for my life (even when it’s hard).

Listen to me discover how this season of uncertainty is frankly a faith season. In today’s episode, I catch you up on how I’ve been and we talk about how I’m remaining faithful even with doubts. Planted Not Buried Sermon Series- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cxlPcQrzuk&list=PLhYvOKkFVSGtvLfUqCYPruWcxPyA0LrnH KINGDOM KEYS “It’s not over until God says it’s over” - Don't Let The Enemy Distract You | Pastor Steven Furtick https://youtu.be/tNCu1teqbxs “You’re not who you used to be,...

We’re nearing the end of 2021 and I’ve been more inconsistent than I’ve ever been on my social media. Learn more about why and how I’m determined to learn from being burned out. I don’t have it down pack yet, there’s still plenty of room to grow with all of my perfectionist tendencies. It’s okay, I’m a work in progress.