My Last Resort Became My Only Option | Becoming Dr. Brelynn… Just Not How I Imagined | Show Finale
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hi friends! Welcome back to another episode of A Work in Progress: The Podcast.
Today is unlike any other episode because it's the end of an era.
In this show finale, I'm sharing the full-circle story of how my dream of becoming a doctor finally came true… but not in the way I spent nearly a decade imagining. After eight years of pursuing medical school, four MCAT attempts, two master's degrees, countless rejections, moments of uncertainty, and seasons where I questioned everything, I found myself faced with a decision I never thought I'd make.
For years, attending a Caribbean medical school represented my absolute last resort. It was the path I promised myself I would only consider if every other door remained closed. But somewhere along the journey, God challenged me to ask a difficult question: Was I holding onto my own plan more tightly than I was trusting His?
In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing why my last resort ultimately became my only option, what it looked like to surrender my expectations, and how I found peace choosing a path that once terrified me. This isn't just a story about getting accepted to medical school—it's a testimony about obedience, identity, disappointment, faith, and discovering that God's plan is often better than the one we spend years trying to force.
Whether you've been listening since Episode 1 or you're joining me for the very first time, thank you for walking alongside me through every season of becoming.
As one chapter closes, another begins.
See you in medical school.
Show Finale | My Last Resort Became My Only Option | Becoming Dr. Brelynn… Just Not How I Imagined
shownotes
timestamps
00:00 - welcome to the AWIP podcast!
0:42 - the end of an era!
8:05 - i’m going to med school… but
14:26 - this is my only option
17:10 - the soft launch + feedback
20:21 - I technically failed… again
23:51 - I can’t rob myself of joy
26:06 - the weight of the wait
30:15 - dealing with disappointment
31:03 - kingdom keys
36:47 - episode affirmations
kingdom keys
Resurrection Sunday // Pastor Mike Jr - https://www.youtube.com/live/qLov9NqL0JM?si=pb33bwLfi3CRlMAO
@jabbarlweis on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTBdMYAeU/
“God’s plans for me are good, purposeful, and filled with hope.”
“My worth is not defined by timelines, titles, or comparison.”
“I trust that God can use unexpected paths for my purpose and growth.”
“I refuse to postpone joy until the next accomplishment. I will experience peace, gratitude, and fullness even while I am still becoming.”
“I am not forgotten, overlooked, or behind. God will sustain me through every season ahead and equip me for the calling He placed on my life.”
“My journey is not defined by shame or disappointment. I honor the blessings God has placed before me.”
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