Medical School is not for the Weak Hearted | GRWM

[@SeunSpeaks]

Mini check in, pure reflection 🙇🏾‍♀️

[@ada523]

Would you be willing to make a video about taking care of your hair while in med school? Is getting braids done frequently even worth it?

[@SeunSpeaks]

Significant weight loss is not always an indicator of health. If anything, from a clinical standpoint, when a patient presents with significant weight loss, one may actually be concerned they are very sick. Let’s think before we comment and stop policing people’s bodies on the internet. Y’all think you’re complimenting me, but you’re really not. My goal and channel focus is to provide content on my journey navigating medicine. Each and every person should worry about their respective body and I’ll worry about mine, respectfully.

[@Mskyraelise]

I almost made a comment about your weight loss but saw your comment. I took some to really think on this and I appreciate you for educating us even thought it is not really your responsibility. You are completely correct and I hope you are doing well mentally, physically, emotionally etc. BESIDES weight loss. I think diet culture has trained a lot of people subconsciously to see weight loss no matter the circumstances as a good thing and it's a natural instinct to congratulate them. From now on I think it's best to not comment on weight at all if the video topic is not about weight.

[@syd1982]

Thank u so much for this acknowledgment !!!!

[@ese9066]

Thanks for posting this. I am a parent of a 3 rd year med student and I realized very early that my dtr needs 1000% support to go thru the journey.

[@discoveringjulian]

Omg I just started med school this week, and im really trying to form a strong foundation (mentally, emotionally, spiritually, etc) bc i can already see how hard this is about to be!! Love your videos tho, long time supporter here :)

[@monikabapna]

thank you for posting this! It's so necessary to have videos like this talking about the realities of med school

[@lisaongondi9844]

Your honesty and realism is such a breath of fresh air!

[@nevertheless2024]

Thank you for this! One thing someone told me last year before I took step was to try and get out of the mindset of “If this happens, then I will be fulfilled and happy”. I am very grateful that step one is over by God’s grace but like you experienced with your IM rotation I’m also struggling in my own rotation and it has gotten to me mentally. Getting to the other side isn’t always glitz and glamor therefore I think it’s always important to try and value to positive things on the side that you are currently on. Really loved your reflection and I am looking forward to watching your vlog!

[@jeanudo762]

Let’s go Seun! I am immensely proud your courage to be transparent about the journey to becoming a physician. My the Almighty continue to protect and guide you in your life and career! Much love!

[@LifebyChi]

I definitely can relate to this check-in right now. Just finished IM and I'm honestly still drained despite it being over. Sending you tons of love ❤ during this process, babe.

[@emmainjapan]

This was a great video. You have a lot of experience and success (as well as struggles and ups & downs) with navigating med school and Step 1 by now, and I have watched your videos in real time, and been cheering for you in real time since you began med school.so I can believe and remember it all. Congrats on passing Step 1, and on all you have learned these past few years. Prayers and best wishes as you move forward, and learn and grow and help people even more.

[@serginamaignan5571]

Girl I take my semester final tomorrow. It’s in God’s hands. Congrats on passing step 1 btw🙏🏾

[@lliselsolis4456]

I missed you! you look amazing. Keep going girl, you got this 2022 has been all L’s for me 2023 is our year! Hang in there! I’m here with you❤

[@saraheezy6147]

You look so good! The weight loss 😍 Great job!

[@queen4396]

Thank you for posting this. I appreciate someone being honest for the first time about what I should expect to walk into.

[@Blessedchildjay]

Hey girl! Subbing! Appreciate the reflection and real talk. I'm heading into a PhD next week and I can take so much from what you said. All the best on your journey!

[@jena4284]

side note you look amazing!!

[@SeunSpeaks]

And that’s on Mary had a little lamb!

[@ShesJustLivin]

Period period period !!!! Love love love this. God bless you Seun!

[@amberreynolds1946]

As a fourth year medical student and a mother of 2 lol, I can honestly say if I knew what I know now I probably wouldn’t have done it

[@SeunSpeaks]

Interesting, is it because of the balancing with having a family, or just the amount of personal sacrifice in general?

[@amberreynolds1946]

@@SeunSpeaks both. It’s hard to get support when you are a triple minority. Black, female, and a mother. Family and friends can tell you a lot of things but in the end sometimes as the mother it’s all on you. I’ve made it work and succeed without any breaks in Med school but it’s definitely changed me forever.

[@maroonhorizon1693]

@@amberreynolds1946 omg that so sad to hear. Hopefully you keep going…

[@amberreynolds1946]

@@maroonhorizon1693 oh yeah I’m applying to the match this year. It’s only made me stronger! Thank you, I appreciate the kind words!

[@maroonhorizon1693]

@@amberreynolds1946good luck! Yay!

[@sandrinetagnikounga1447]

Thanks for the truth but most importantly take care of yourself We love you no matter what! An African mama

[@Ahn-mu3db]

You look slimmer, you look great either way, just hope you're doing okay ❤️❤️

[@lizzyjoledo5441]

Thanks for being real, because I will know what to expect in med school

[@vitoat123]

ay thanks for posting a vid. glad to see you

[@sms1511]

Congratulations on passing the notorious step 1. Thank you for sharing the realities of med school and the importance of having a support system. Your makeup looks amazing and if you are ever comfortable in sharing how you lost so much weight please let us know.

[@mrs.martinez3676]

Sidenote: you lost so much weight you look great!!!!!💖🙌🏾

[@bethelalebel253]

thank you for always speaking the unfiltered truth!

[@cristinaaaaaa6260]

did you loose weight? girl you look so healthy - your face is a whole different shape and your skin be glowing

[@SeunSpeaks]

Significant Weight loss is not always an indicator of health. That’s a very problematic statement to make. If anything, from a clinical standpoint, when a patient presents with significant weight loss, one may actually be concerned they are very sick or something is going on. So this is no compliment to me. Let’s think before we comment and stop policing people’s bodies on the internet.

[@fibonacci5957]

@@SeunSpeaks omg

[@ashleygrey7986]

@@SeunSpeaks I dont believe OP was policing your body, although she may have been for lack of a better word ignorant, I think she was trying to compliment you. Hope all is well.

[@SeunSpeaks]

@@flowd7451 coming from someone who I’m sure doesn’t even have a doctorate degree. Stay blessed love.

[@maroonhorizon1693]

No she looks a bit sick. I’m worried

[@syd1982]

Love ur vlogs appreciate the realness & honesty

[@jeremiahj.whittington3720]

This video is life! I love it!

[@jodijohnson1783]

"Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel (Seun), saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts." Zechariah 4:6 KJV Keeping you in my prayers. You shall overcome! Hold on to His promises. "Ye are of God, (Seun) little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world." 1 John 4:4 KJV

[@alexisgeneve3113]

Thanks for this video Seun!

[@leiannegracetenefrancia7153]

you goooo girl!! ✨🙌

[@foil_fencer2315]

I am only sadly a sophomore in high school. My DREAM is to go to medical school and become a surgeon. I know I am thinking all of this way too young at the age I am at. But I just can’t stop thinking about it. I cannot imagine myself in any other specialty rather than in the medical field. I see myself as a surgeon perhaps, but I just want to go to a good college for pre med and get in med school. Like I said, I am thinking about this way too young. Any advice for me as only a sophomore in high school!? Big thanks!!!! PS congrats on making it in medical school, and getting so far!!! I know you’ll get to your dreams some day 😊

[@SeunSpeaks]

Yes, focus on being in high school. It’s good to have goals and aspirations. Medicine isn’t going anywhere so there’s no need to make a 10 year plan now. Focus on doing things you enjoy right now. Focus on being a good HIGH SCHOOL student. Right now it sounds like you are chasing after the romanticized idea of becoming a doctor, which misses the very point I was making in this video. It’s good to plan, it’s good to have a vision, it helps us keep focus, but it’s also okay to live in the now & reality. You are in high school so your age is probably, what, 14?15? Your job right now is to do well in school, find extracurriculars that bring you JOY, that make you feel like you are fulfilling purpose.

[@SeunSpeaks]

It may sound like I’m raining on your parade and you may not understand it now, but this is probably the best advice I can give you. I hope you have the wisdom & discernment to take this advice to heart.

[@Kayla-qs8rh]

Make sure you think wisely oo

[@daniellahormos8792]

I loved listening to you. Thank you

[@leslienyandjo]

Thank you for always being real ❤️

[@mayagriffin2826]

Thanks for posting ❤️

[@foil_fencer2315]

Any advice for me as a sophomore in high school who plans on going to medical school? Anything for high school, future pre med experience? Thanks

[@yinkafaulkner6740]

Hey, I would recommend you search for high school summer pre-health programs. Also, try to see if you start volunteering. I think that's a good start.

[@monday2471]

can you talk about how your rotations are going?

[@SeunSpeaks]

Next video.

[@emiloluwafejayeoba1476]

Hey did you lose weight or are my eyes decieveing me

[@SeunSpeaks]

Your eyes are deceiving you.

[@chichii-san]

she said ill just kuku block you lol.im an RT student and i feel the weight on my shoulder with all the passion i have .im now imagining how sad itll be watching someone do medicine for the flex lol nice try. hopefully ill also graduate in 2024 and incoperating youtube is hectic since i just started my chanel

[@Dr.Mini_moe]

Wait I just realized you lost mad weight