The Rejected Pre-Med Podcast: For Anyone Who’s Faced Rejection

What IF rejection could be the spark for your greatest personal growth? In this inspiring episode, Dave Robens, MOT & Coach, shares his raw story of facing rejection from Occupational Therapy school—despite better grades and a stronger application—and how he transformed that setback into a powerful redirection. Learn how Dave used the energy of rejection to silence his inner critic, embrace the STOP technique, and ultimately bu...

Feeling rejected or doubting your worth? In this powerful episode, we chat with Arianna Ramsay, Miss Teenage Canada 2024, as she opens up about overcoming self-doubt and embracing resilience.

From her early steps into the pageant world to becoming an advocate for body positivity and anti-bullying, Arianna shares how rejection became her stepping stone toward success and purpose. As a trailblazer and founder of H.E.R.O Canada, she en...

What do you do when the path you thought was meant for you suddenly shifts? In Episode 8 of The Rejected Pre-Med Podcast, Gurmol Sohi, a former pre-med student turned data scientist, opens up about his unexpected journey after choosing not to pursue medical school. He shares how rejection led him to discover a new, fulfilling career in data science and the lessons he learned along the way.

In this episode, we explore:

• The importa...

Feeling overwhelmed by rejection and life’s challenges? In this deeply personal and unscripted episode of The Rejected Pre-Med Podcast, I share my own journey through a tough time in my life, where I’m processing rejection, feelings of uncertainty, and personal struggles. This episode is raw, unplanned, and completely improvised—but I hope it resonates with you.

I talk about the importance of embracing rejection as a tool for growth...

Struggling with rejection and questioning your future in medicine? In this episode of The Rejected Pre-Med Podcast, I chat with Sachi, a former pre-med student who found an unexpected yet fulfilling path after not being accepted into medical school. Sachi's journey led her to the prestigious University of Oxford, where she discovered a new passion for creating a thriving newsletter for health science students.

We dive into the emoti...

Ever felt like rejection hits harder than it should? In this episode, I chat with connection coach and TEDx speaker Richard Lee-Thai about rejection sensitivity and rejection dysphoria—how these emotional responses affect our resilience and growth. Richard shares his personal journey of rejection, we dive deep into understanding rejection sensitivity, and explore Jia Jiang’s intriguing experiment where he sought rejection over 100 ...

Struggling to bounce back after rejection? In the episode, I dive into how I've built resilience after facing rejection and share practical tips to help you navigate challenges with confidence. Drawing on my personal experiences and insights from experts like Dr. Kristin Neff, Brene Brown, and Gretchen Rubin, I explore how resilience involves becoming comfortable with uncertainty, mastering emotional regulation, and practicing self...

Ever wondered how persistence and resilience can help you get into medical school after multiple rejections? In this episode, I interview Dr. Alain Gauthier, a doctor who applied to medical school seven times before he finally got in. He shares his inspiring story and offers valuable advice on overcoming rejection, staying hopeful, and pushing forward no matter the obstacles.

You’ll hear about his powerful journey and how music, par...

Feeling stuck after rejection? Wondering how to find happiness again? In this episode, I share practical resources and personal advice on staying happy and navigating life after feeling rejected. Drawing from both research and personal experience, I’ll guide you through steps to rediscover joy, even after setbacks.

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Rejected from Med School? My Story & Why I Started this Podcast

Rejection hurts—especially when it’s your dream on the line. In this episode, I open up about my experience being rejected from medical school and writing the MCAT three times. I also share why I started this podcast and how I hope it can be a source of support for anyone struggling with setbacks and figuring out their next steps.

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