https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/upwords--4653781enSelf-ImprovementCopyright Mitchell Schwochohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e95f1a263c91fa7b09a331ae86dc8d13.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/upwords--4653781Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:52:29 +0000Mitchell SchwochoMitchell Schwochofeeds@spreaker.comTune in to hear host Mitch Schwocho talk to a myriad of guests, ranging from personal friends to professional mentors, as they discuss the art of adapting to life's journey.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-with-dr-mohamed-abdalaziz--64197572
Please give us a listen! Let us know what you think.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64197572Wed, 05 Feb 2025 03:16:09 +0000Mitchell SchwochoWe are restarting the podcast season with a great episode with an entertaining guest, Dr. Abdalaziz. Aziz, or Hani as he goes by to some, is an internal medicine physician in training. We met this past year as co-residents. He originally grew up and...
Please give us a listen! Let us know what you think.]]>1790cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-with-cole-harp--56337971
Cole graduated from the University of Clemson in 2019 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. He's had many award winning video productions, one of which was featured at the famed Cannes Film Festival in France.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56337971Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:59:10 +0000Mitchell SchwochoCole and I discuss our experience in medical school with a focus on what we learned in third year. We also talk about Cole's award winning skills in filmmaking and video production. As always, we also touch on mental and physical health, and wrap up...
Cole graduated from the University of Clemson in 2019 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. He's had many award winning video productions, one of which was featured at the famed Cannes Film Festival in France.]]>1707cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-with-austin-peterson--52512506
Austin graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52512506Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:40:01 +0000Mitchell SchwochoThis episode features a conversation with Austin Peterson, a fellow third year medical student. As you will hear, Austin offers some perspective on the challenges and benefits of being a Dad during medical school. We also discuss what we have learned...
Austin graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology.]]>1543upwordscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-with-drew-moss-md--50300506
Dr. Moss graduated from Western Michigan University School of Medicine and will begin Internal Medicine residency this year at Mt. Sinai Morningside West in New York. Drew has been an important mentor for me since we lived together while attending the University of Michigan.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50300506Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:00:03 +0000Mitchell SchwochoOn this episode of the podcast, I was joined by Drew Moss, MD. Dr. Moss talks about lessons learned in medical school, strategies for successful clinical experiences during 3rd and 4th year, and how his outlook on mental health has evolved. Dr....
Dr. Moss graduated from Western Michigan University School of Medicine and will begin Internal Medicine residency this year at Mt. Sinai Morningside West in New York. Drew has been an important mentor for me since we lived together while attending the University of Michigan.]]>2453lessons,life,upwordscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-with-david-walczyk--50208209
In this episode, David and I reflect on important influences in our childhood, how we cultivated discipline throughout our sports endeavors, and how our passions are changing as we grow.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50208209Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:00:03 +0000Mitchell SchwochoDavid is a CPA working at the Miami branch of Deloitte. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting at Saginaw Valley State University. He also had stints on the school’s baseball and football team throughout his undergrad experience....
In this episode, David and I reflect on important influences in our childhood, how we cultivated discipline throughout our sports endeavors, and how our passions are changing as we grow.]]>2155upwordscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-with-andrew-hospodor--48516077
In 2021, Andrew was recognized as Student Doctor of the Year by the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians. He has many years of experience being a paramedic and working in emergency medical services.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48516077Mon, 31 Jan 2022 03:56:32 +0000Mitchell SchwochoOn this episode, I was joined by my friend and classmate Andrew Hospodor. He and I discuss lessons learned in our first year of medical school, the importance of being empathetic, and salient advice that has stuck with us thus far. In 2021, Andrew...
In 2021, Andrew was recognized as Student Doctor of the Year by the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians. He has many years of experience being a paramedic and working in emergency medical services.]]>2716cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-with-ben-wright--47330971
Ben Wright is an Investment Consultant at Marquette Associates in Chicago and is pursuing CFA accreditation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47330971Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:56:00 +0000Mitchell SchwochoBen and I talk about how our experience with the Michigan Football team has transferred to our current positions. We also touch on mental and physical health while discussing his recent accomplishment of running a marathon. Ben Wright is an...
Ben Wright is an Investment Consultant at Marquette Associates in Chicago and is pursuing CFA accreditation.]]>2117upwordscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-with-rachel-abouzaid-md--46195300
Dr. Rachel Abouzaid is an attending Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician and mother of two. She earned her MD from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. She currently practices in the Metro Detroit area.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46195300Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:50:15 +0000Mitchell SchwochoDr. Abouzaid and I talked about her experience in medical school, residency, and beyond. We touched on managing stressors in and out of the workplace, and strategies to staying on top of our mental health. Dr. Rachel Abouzaid is an attending...
Dr. Rachel Abouzaid is an attending Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician and mother of two. She earned her MD from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. She currently practices in the Metro Detroit area.]]>2004cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-with-erin-collins--45645487
Erin is the President of the Class of 2024 at the Carolinas Campus of Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. She earned her Bachelor's degree at Clemson University and her Master's degree at Bluefield College.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45645487Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:00:18 +0000Mitchell SchwochoErin and I discussed our experience with leadership, reflected on lessons learned in this past year, and talked about how to approach certain challenges in our lives going forward. Erin is the President of the Class of 2024 at the Carolinas Campus...
Erin is the President of the Class of 2024 at the Carolinas Campus of Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. She earned her Bachelor's degree at Clemson University and her Master's degree at Bluefield College.]]>2454leadership,medical,students,upwordscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-with-alex-joss--45209684
Joss is a CPA and currently works for the financial department of the Buffalo Bills. He was formerly a captain of the football team at Ball State University where he also earned a Bachelor's degree in both Finance and Accounting.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45209684Tue, 08 Jun 2021 03:22:20 +0000Mitchell SchwochoJoss and I talk about his battle through injuries during his college football experience, lessons learned throughout recovery and his weight loss that followed his career in sports. We also talk about strategies to navigate long distance...
Joss is a CPA and currently works for the financial department of the Buffalo Bills. He was formerly a captain of the football team at Ball State University where he also earned a Bachelor's degree in both Finance and Accounting.]]>3603cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-with-creighton-kellogg--44870755
Creighton received his bachelor's degree from Clemson University and his master's degree from The Medical University of South Carolina. He is currently the Vice President of the Internal Medicine club at the VCOM-Carolinas campus.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44870755Mon, 17 May 2021 13:18:21 +0000Mitchell SchwochoCreighton and I talk about lessons learned in our first year of medical school, and discuss our professional and personal goals for the next three years and beyond. We also talk about the benefits of having a significant other that is also on track to...
Creighton received his bachelor's degree from Clemson University and his master's degree from The Medical University of South Carolina. He is currently the Vice President of the Internal Medicine club at the VCOM-Carolinas campus.]]>2442cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-with-torrez-nesbit--44375044
Torrez and I bounce between topics including his journey the last few years, his future plans, and his outlook on mental and physical well-being. We also talk about how some of our past life lessons have shaped our current mindset.


You can find Torrez's podcast, "The Conscious Experience," at the link below.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-experience/id1465644719]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44375044Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:09:56 +0000Mitchell SchwochoOn this episode of the pod, I was joined by longtime friend Torrez Nesbit. Professionally, Torrez is a real estate investor and an entrepreneur, as well as the podcast host of "The Conscious Experience". Torrez and I bounce between topics including...
Torrez and I bounce between topics including his journey the last few years, his future plans, and his outlook on mental and physical well-being. We also talk about how some of our past life lessons have shaped our current mindset.


You can find Torrez's podcast, "The Conscious Experience," at the link below.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-experience/id1465644719]]>2944cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-with-carl-faraon--43979801
Carl has recently signed a deal to be an Assistant Equipment Manager for the Houston Texans. He was formerly the head sales rep for SportStar Athletics, and prior to that was the Assistant Equipment Manager for the University of Michigan football team.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43979801Sat, 20 Mar 2021 21:36:17 +0000Mitchell SchwochoCarl and I talk about our past positions with the Michigan football team, how personal connections have helped us professionally, and the importance of balance in a daily routine. Carl has recently signed a deal to be an Assistant Equipment Manager...
Carl has recently signed a deal to be an Assistant Equipment Manager for the Houston Texans. He was formerly the head sales rep for SportStar Athletics, and prior to that was the Assistant Equipment Manager for the University of Michigan football team.]]>1929cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-with-greg-bello--43572474
Greg is a graduate of the University of Florida and is a current classmate of mine at VCOM. He continues to be an advocate for the Down Syndrome community and currently volunteers with the Down Syndrome Association of the Upstate. You can find more information about this awesome program at www.dsaupstate.org

You can find my blog and more Upwords related content at www.schwocho.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43572474Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:21:24 +0000Mitchell SchwochoGreg and I talk about balancing school and relationships, continuing to make personal connections, and the interplay between physical and mental health. Greg is a graduate of the University of Florida and is a current classmate of mine at VCOM. He...
Greg is a graduate of the University of Florida and is a current classmate of mine at VCOM. He continues to be an advocate for the Down Syndrome community and currently volunteers with the Down Syndrome Association of the Upstate. You can find more information about this awesome program at www.dsaupstate.org

You can find my blog and more Upwords related content at www.schwocho.com]]>2292gregbello,mitchschwocho,schwocho,upwordscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-with-josh-goldberg--43202649
You can find him @bodybyberg on social media or visit https://www.bodybyberg.com for workout programs and merch.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43202649Sat, 30 Jan 2021 19:52:15 +0000Mitchell SchwochoOn this episode, I was joined by first year law student and physical fitness figure Josh Goldberg. Josh has recently garnered a large following across multiple platforms for his exercise promotion and workout tutorials. We discussed his physical...
You can find him @bodybyberg on social media or visit https://www.bodybyberg.com for workout programs and merch.]]>1392cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-with-josh-venegas--42852862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42852862Sat, 09 Jan 2021 01:48:26 +0000Mitchell SchwochoJosh joined me on this episode of the pod and we discussed how we handle life's changes and new beginnings. We also talked about how we can establish new social connections and how they might help us become more empathetic individuals. Josh graduated...1876cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-with-louis-grodman--42410183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42410183Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:24:00 +0000Mitchell SchwochoI was joined by Louis Grodman on this episode of the pod. Louis played football for the University of Michigan and is currently in his first year of earning an MD at the same school. We talked about his experience with football and how it transfers to...2075medical,medicalstudent,mentalhealth,upwords,upwordspodcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-with-aaron-san-juan--41952438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41952438Fri, 13 Nov 2020 03:45:47 +0000Mitchell SchwochoAaron and I touch on a few topics including which aspects of life correlate directly to our mental health, journaling as a way to memorialize snapshots of time, and our methods of time management.2671upwordscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-0-trailer--41929144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41929144Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:16:20 +0000Mitchell SchwochoA quick summary of what this podcast is about.116mitchschwocho,podcast,upward,upwards,upwords,upwordspodcleanfull