Episodes
Maddy answers your questions about grad school, career opportunities, and working at CDC!
Published 08/27/23
Published 08/27/23
Maddy lists companies and organizations that will hire public health workers, especially ones pursuing loan forgiveness! She also gives updates and relevant information on student loans and public service loan forgiveness.
Published 07/19/23
Maddy breaks down exactly how you can start integrating running into your life WITHOUT HATING IT!!
Published 07/15/23
Maddy breaks down the under-discussed practical advice on getting a job at CDC. This includes the "student-fellowship-cdc" pipeline, internships, making connections, getting past the "Resume AI bot thing" etc. She also gives a STEP-BY-STEP tutorial on applying to the jobs you're qualified for so that you are more likely to get an interview/hired!
Published 06/16/23
This week, Maddy discusses all the ways you can use Chat GPT to assist in your job search. This includes editing and crafting resumes, cover letters, and interview questions.
Published 06/01/23
This week, Maddy is giving you company names, job titles, and search terms to help you find a higher-paying job in public health. She also separated these jobs into the public and private sectors for those pursuing public service loan forgiveness. Goodluck out there!
Published 04/16/23
How to not get your heart broken, staying safe in dating, celibacy vs hooking up, etc. Maddy confidently shares her best dating advice and recommendations for straight women dating in their 20's (for those who want relationships).
Published 03/30/23
Hear Maddy ramble about her recent health journey, processed foods, "clean eating", dieting, feeling comfortable in swimsuits, and more!
Published 03/11/23
Happy 2023! We are talking about the secret to good health and some healthy & balanced new years goals!! you will find this one inspiring! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 01/09/23
Maddy addresses TikTok drama involving the alleged impersonation of healthcare professionals, a Q and A about becoming an epidemiologist, and the RSV crisis. Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels to everyone! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 11/20/22
GO VOTE! Maddy touches on some of the ways politics and policy influence public health in the US, including how perceptions of vaccines within each political party have changed. This episode is heavily biased and full of opinions :-)  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 11/06/22
This week Maddy chats about her understanding of modern witchcraft, spiritual beliefs, and her favorite Halloween/spooky movies and shows! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 10/30/22
Maddy gives the FULL BREAKDOWN of job options for epidemiologists. Places to work, including company/organization names, fellowships, salaries, job position names, etc.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 10/24/22
WELCOME BACK!! After a hiatus, Maddy is back to discuss the pros and cons of moving cities to "do public health". Namely, to attend grad school/MPH or for a job. This episode is centered around her experiences as a 25-year-old with supportive family and friends. Moving wasn't easy, but it was totally worth it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 10/09/22
Maddy interviews CSTE (Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists), an organization well known for its Fellowship/training programs! We talk all about what the Applied Epi Fellowship has to offer, how to get in, salaries, etc. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 05/08/22
Whether you're an aspiring epidemiologist or any type of public/global health professional, this episode is for you! Maddy goes over how to find jobs, internships, and public health opportunities as a high school student, undergrad, or graduate student.
Published 03/20/22
TikTok star, Epidemiologist Pax (@snackpax.epi), chats about his infectious disease adventures around the country and globe. We discuss Pax's background, the CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship, COVID-19, and more.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 03/14/22
Public health consulting is known as the "money maker" job, or rather, the "not underpaid" job in public health. This week, maddy interviews Hillary, a public health consultant, to discuss the ins and outs of the consulting world. 
Published 02/09/22
Listen in on Maddy answering questions from #epitiktok and her email relating to epidemiology careers!
Published 02/02/22
This week Maddy explains each of the main "specialties" in epidemiology. Use this episode as a jumping-off point to explore topics of interest!
Published 01/24/22
Join in with social Media star, @EpidemiologistKat, in this conversation about Kat's "day in the life", social media ventures, the future of the epi field, when the pandemic will end, and more! Kat's website https://www.epidemiologistkat.com/ TikTok @epidemiologistkat Twitter @DrKatEpi Instagram @epidemiologistkat Facebook @epidemiologistkat
Published 01/16/22
Maddy spills all the details on how to become an epidemiologist. This part 3 covers the tips and tricks to getting your epidemiologist job and starting your career.
Published 01/10/22
Maddy spills all the details on how to become an epidemiologist. This part 2 covers choosing an MPH program, how to prepare, and what to expect in grad school.
Published 01/03/22
This week, Maddy describes the wild and rugged conditions within American prisons and the poor health outcomes of incarcerated people. Stick around to hear why Maddy is "anti-prison" and what a more fair and just system could look like.  Sources Referenced: US Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://bjs.ojp.gov/data/key-statistics Wikipedia Page referenced: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_incarceration_rate#United_States World Prison Brief:...
Published 12/07/21