Just A Quick Pinch
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Just A Quick Pinch is the podcast for young women in healthcare that want to tune out of their stressful job, feel impactful at work, and enjoy the career they worked so hard for. Each week, Dr. Connie Wang, PharmD DMD shares a dose of light hearted news & communication tips so that YOU can start the best convos with patients & coworkers. If you’re tired of feeling discouraged that patients aren’t listening or that you’re not making the impact you imagined - it all starts with the questions you ask & the connections you make - and we’re here to help!
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Dr. Tina, my girly pop psychiatrist friend (@lifeofagirldoc on tiktok) is here to answer Chief Complaints, our listener submitted anonymous advice segment!! This week on the podcast: Question 1: “I’m the youngest at my job and feel pressure to prove myself constantly, while others put in less effort and aren’t held accountable. Lately, it’s gone beyond frustration, I’m now expected to pick up extra work when they don’t finish theirs. There are also a lot of changes happening at work, and I don’t want to add more to my boss’s plate. How do I handle this in a healthy way without becoming bitter or resentful?”Question 2: “My bach is in 2 weeks and I’m anxious my sister will be mean to me (bc she’s always mean) - what are some things I can say or do to make sure the trip goes smoothly” IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
Do you struggle with bending over backwards for people you don't even know, or struggle with focusing or getting tasks done? Today's episode is full of nuggets from Dr. Tina Thomas (@lifeofadocgirl on tiktok, @dr.tinathomas) - my psychiatrist bestie on social media: in this part 1 we get to hear from her journey to psychiatry, what she's learned in working with patients struggling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD, and we also discuss nuggets of being a young woman in healthcare like setting boundaries, big girl money, and growing up as an other. You don't want to miss this one!IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
When done poorly, conferences tend to be a brief glimmer of fun and inspo and then fade once we get back home - we forget the details and don't implement what we learned. But when done well, with proper planning - conferences can be LIFE CHANGING! It can be a chance to meet dream mentors and find dream jobs, up level your life and learn things that put you on a whole new trajectory. All it takes is a little extra thought and effort, so today I'm sharing my top 3 game changing tips for: 1. getting trips to conferences paid for: flight, hotel, food, etc 2. how to meet up with said dream jobs and mentors 3. networking turn offs: what to do and what not to do+ miscellaneous logistical tips IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
Solo connie is back for another chief complaints answering YOUR questions! This is our anonymous advice segment where you, fellow Pinchers, submit your questions for me to answer and give advice on - whether you're in an argument with a family member or have a dilemma with a friend or coworker, I'm here to make life a little less awkward. Today we answer 2 questions: 1. Help, I accidentally hurt my friend's feelings - what do I do? 2. How do I tell my coworker they smell IG: @drconnieewang, @justaquickpinch - submit your chief complaints here!
Solo connie is back to answer a chief complaints that caught my eye in particular, because this is something challenging that I've had experience with in the past! I share my personal advice and take on what makes a situation with favoritism in the workplace better, and no BS advice for navigating our needs for justice. If you have a chief complaint of your own, submit to: @drconniewang on IG!
I asked, you answered! Here are 2 listener submitted "chief complaints" - our anonymous advice segment! The girlies came through and this week asked: 1. How do I tell my friend I'm sick of hearing about her work problems, while also balancing being a good friend - I share the 4 friendship styles quiz so you can eval what friend type you are, and ask questions to evaluate how you really feel about this friendship. I also give you a script on how to address this!2. How do I advocate for higher pay - I share the practical tips I learned from personal experience + negotiation tactics I learned from Ryan Serhant @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
no more awkward silences, these are the small talk news stories you need to know this week ft. my husband jimmy! We break down the following news stories for the hottest conversations this week: 00:00 - 2:58: pro, con, deal breaker - if he only takes baths3:00 - 8:45: a hotel on the moon https://people.com/gru-space-startup-open-hotel-on-the-moon-by-2032-despicable-me-118926048:45 - 17:08: how much the taipei 101 climber got paid by netflix https://www.eonline.com/news/1427699/alex-honnold-taipei-101-free-solo-how-much-was-he-paid17:17 - end: buzzball's $35k ring for auction https://people.com/buzzballz-releasing-35k-9-carat-ring-shaped-like-one-of-its-circular-containers-11890192IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
GUILT - it's something we know all too well, and as high achievers it's the thing we think helps us succeed when in reality its the very thing that holds us back we think we have to suffer for success, we think we have to struggle to make things worth it, and we think we don't deserve to enjoy time off and self care today's episode is my attempt to help you put down those heavy feelings of guilt and just allow yourself to have a new perspective on why its important: - to allow yourself to cancel plans - to allow yourself to take time off - to allow yourself to not have all the answers- to allow yourself to not be where you want to be yet - to allow yourself to feel out of control so join me and put it down, it's heavy <3 @justaquickpinch, @drconniewang
You submitted, we answered! Our advice segment, Chief Complaints is back ft. my husband Jimmy to answer 2 age old timing related questions: 1. How long should I give a job that I don't like?2. When to move in with a partner? We break down our best relationship + career advice and hope to make you laugh along the way!@justaquickpinch, @drconniewang
No more awkward silences! We are ringing in the new year with your weekly small talk news ft. my husband Jimmy! This we we break down: - the newest McDonald's McRib lawsuit, fav school lunches, early 2000s school memories: https://people.com/mcdonalds-faces-class-action-lawsuit-over-fan-favorite-mcrib-sandwich-11879035- The NYE ball drop for the first time ever in HISTORY happening twice: https://www.today.com/life/holidays/times-square-ball-drop-lit-twice-new-years-eve-2026-rcna251711- McCormick's 2026 spice of the year revealed: https://people.com/mcdonalds-faces-class-action-lawsuit-over-fan-favorite-mcrib-sandwich-11879035IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
With 2026 around the corner, we're all thinking about how to make next year our best one yet. I recently stumbled across and LOVED the book Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards and have been dying to share what I learned with you guys because first impressions are such a huge part of everything we do, so why not start the new year with our best foot forward! Here are 3 science proven body language hacks to feel more confident, become more successful, and achieve all the goals you have and more. Check out the book for more and hope you enjoy!IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
If you feel like you're on a hamster wheel of having a lot to do on your day off but also wanting to catch up with friends, today's episode is the perfect way to mix fun and productivity, these are 10 easy ways to take care of that to do list while also meeting up with friends, "parallel playing" if you will or body doubling as it's called. There's been recent talk of "admin days" which is also similar. If you're a high achieving person that feels like they just dont have enough time in the day, this ep is for you IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
It's holiday season which means holiday parties which means conversations with relatives and friends you haven't seen in a while. Inevitably we all have to deal with nosy questions we don't want to answer, and so rather than being a victim to this today I'm giving you tools to answer these awkward questions like "when are you getting married/pregnant/how much do you make" whether you want to address them head on or deflect the convo or simply get out of the convo and run away lol I have tips on all the above! @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
Here are the weekly small talk news updates to share at work/school ft. my husband Jimmy! Today we break down these stories: 00:00 - 3:23 intro3:23 - 6:50 Jimmy John x Spotify's Wrap exchange (https://people.com/jimmy-johns-is-trading-1-free-wrap-for-spotify-wrapped-results-11861298)6:51 - 11:25 PETA's new $500 crime (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/article-15364345/peta-law-americans-dog-walk-three-times.html)11:28 - 17:52 Pantone's Color of 2026(https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/pantone-names-2026-color-year-rcna247366)17:52 - end Pet Cloning Update(https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/want-clone-dog-dont-expect-exact-replica-rcna246942)IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
its giving szn so im giving you all the gift of learning from my trauma rather than going through it yourself lol here are the top 3 biggest lessons that I learned the hard way (so far) that shape how I practice, and all of them stemmed from being worried about saying/doing the wrong thing (and then proceding to do so lol) - hope this helps anyone out there feeling like they've messed up or are doing a bad job I promise in a matter of even months youll look back and think of it as a lesson! In the mean time here are mine! IG: @drconniewang, @justquickpinch
Back with another Chief Complaints advice segment episode ft my husband Jimmy! Today we are helping 2 pinchers in need with 2 cases: 1. "What do you say when you're patients say they're too old for treatment, too old to save etc. and they genuinely need the treatment"2. "I always dread spending the holidays with my in-laws, every comment they make always feels like an insult" IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
ok this is the coolest research ever ... literally lol! A recent research study shows that cool is cool, no matter where you are and what language you speak. This multi-year, multi country study shows which 6 traits are unanimously the most cool - and today I spin it into a personal branding/first impressions exercise to apply to your own life and story/mission: how can you spin whatever it is that you're into, into cool? Of course there are more important things in life than being cool, BUT this research shows valuable insight into what humans deem as good/interesting and valuable, and these provide an awesome framework to work off of. IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
In a time where the world is as "noisy" as ever, here is how you cut through the noise and stand out according to research from the book You're Invited by Jon Levy! I was fascinated with a chapter where I learned about 4 qualities that make you interesting to industry leaders, and realized these are the same things you can do to stand out to anyone you want to impress, like: - interviewing for a new job- meeting in laws/friends- buying a house - selling your own items- networking at a conference the list goes on and on - here is how you stand out in a noisy world IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
Why are you harder on some coworkers than others? Why do you keep around that friend who's been around forever but makes you feel like crap every time you're with them? Today we unpack the "grey area relationships" and learn all about trust, friendship types, and why we are the way we are - by exploring my "things I've highlighted on Kindle" from 2 books! The books of the week are: You're Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust, and Belonging by Jon Levy&The Art And Science of Connection by Kasley Killam IG: @drconniewang, @justaquickpinch
My husband Jimmy joins me to give our advice for these two SPOOKY "pickle" situations that we often find ourselves in - here are the two scenarios of the day: WHAT TO DO IF: 1. you're close friend's bachelorette party is out of budget, but you feel guilty missing out because she's close and important to you 2. you got too drunk at a work event and feel embarrassed- also: how to avoid getting too drunk but also navigate social anxiety at work holiday parties, how to handle holiday parties for your partner's workplace, what to do if your coworker friend is too drunk at the party & more!IG: @justaquickpinch, @drconniewang
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