Bloom Theory

Gillian Choquette

Welcome to Bloom Theory with Gillian Choquette, a PhD student, an amateur artist, and a lover of entrepreneurship. Gillian is a young scientist determined to show that you can form a dream career through your various passions, and wants to share this theory with you. Tune in each week to hear her innermost thoughts on navigating both life and career in her twenties. Here’s a podcast for the novel thinkers, the entrepreneurial minds, and the artists. This is for the generation that believes in the Bloom Theory. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloomtheory/support

  • 9 minutes 38 seconds
    New Season, New energy :)

    We're baaaccckkk. Today we are doing a quick PhD catchup, talking about the future of the Bloom Theory, and discussing my mindset shift about future episodes.

    16 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 21 minutes 55 seconds
    Get your PhD (and life) ORGANIZED for 2026!

    This year, we are getting ORGANIZED. Today I catch up about life, the PhD, and the systems and plans I have for organizing my PhD projects

    16 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 19 minutes 49 seconds
    Choosing a Thesis Lab | Tips + Advice :)

    Hi guys! Today I compiled a few tips and some advice on choosing rotations and a thesis lab/research mentor. It can be a big decision so today I am talking through a few points that helped me in choosing a the right lab!


    11 March 2024, 10:15 am
  • 20 minutes 26 seconds
    Q&A: Finding Motivation, Study Tips, Qualifying Exams

    Hey friends of the internet! Today I am doing a fun lil Q&A, answering questions you asked me on instagram. Let's talk all about exams, finding motivation, and travelling to conferences :)


    Follow Me:

    @gillian_sci / @gilliandea (instagram)

    1 March 2024, 11:15 am
  • 16 minutes 4 seconds
    We're Back! School, Life, and Podcast Plans!

    Hello my lovely friends! It has been WAY too long since I published a podcast. I took a much needed hiatus, but now I am back and so excited to go! Today I talk about why I took a break, updates on the PhD life, and exciting plans for the future of my podcast.

    Oh! and I made a science instagram/ tiktok if you wanna be friends :) Go give it a follow: @gillian_sci

    23 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Surviving the 1st year of the PhD! with Hopkins student Anna Brennan

    From balancing classes and lab, to being territorial over your pipets (iykyk), Anna Brennan spills the tea on the highs and lows of her first year as a PhD student at Johns Hopkins University!


    Follow us:

    @gilliandea

    @itsannabrennan


    Music: Envato Elements


    Tags: Phd student, student life tips, study tips, science and research

    29 June 2023, 10:15 am
  • 45 minutes 27 seconds
    Healing Your Relationship with Food w/ @atewithAP
    Today on the podcast I invite my foodie friend, Alexis Peters to talk all about her education on food and nutrition science, her relationship with food and starting a foodie instagram, and of course her favorite places to eat in Williamsburg! Socials: Alexis: @atewithAP Gillian: @gilliandea
    18 May 2023, 10:15 am
  • 19 minutes 12 seconds
    PhD Diaries: A Year in Review | Mental health, life balance, and mindset

    Hello friends! I am back with another episode today discussing what I have learned in the past year of my PhD. I talk mental health, making friends, and the academic lifestyle so far in my PhD.


    Follow Me:

    @gilliandea


    Music: Envato Elements

    12 May 2023, 10:15 am
  • 40 minutes 40 seconds
    Handling Burnout and Balancing Academics with @erhatheexplorer!

    Hey everyone! Today on the podcast I have the lovely Erha, a chemical engineering PhD candidate at the University of Delaware. Today we talk ALL about the hustle culture in academia, handling burnout, dealing with haters, and how to still find time to travel and have fun in a busy life!

    Go follow erha on socials:

    Instagram: @erhatheexplorer

    TikTok: @erhatheexplorer

    Website: erhatheexplorer.com

    Follow Me:

    Instagram: @gilliandea

    Tiktok/youtube: @thelifeofgill

    27 April 2023, 10:15 am
  • 24 minutes 51 seconds
    Starting a STEM-Focused Small Business with @phdoodleshop

    Hi friends! Today I am on the mic with Dr. Melanie Girard, an immunologist and business owner of Phdoodleshop. In this episode, she discusses how and why she began her small business amid the final year of her PhD, why she encourages having a creative outlet, and her future plans for the business.


    Follow Melanie:

    Instagram: @phdoodleshop

    TikTok: @phdoodleshop

    Website: www.phdoodleshop.com


    Follow me:

    Instagram: @gilliandea

    Tiktok: thelifeofgill

    Youtube: thelifeofgill

    20 April 2023, 10:15 am
  • 18 minutes 33 seconds
    A Spring Reset + Staying on Track

    Hello friends! This time of year everyone is looking forward to spring and the promise of summer. Today I am talking about staying on track with your goals amid the vacations, and some things I plan on doing in preparation for this new season!

    Follow me:

    IG: @gilliandea

    Tiktok/Yutube: @lifeofgill


    Music: Envato Elements

    13 April 2023, 10:00 am
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