In this episode, I sit down with a family friend I tutored through her PANCE journey—supporting her academically while she shared stories and memories of my nephew, whom she knew well. Together, we talk about anxiety, growth, friendship, and the unexpected ways our lives stay connected to those we’ve lost. This conversation blends the triumph of passing the PANCE with the healing power of remembering someone who mattered deeply to both of us.

Meet Ariane. A mother, a wife and an at risk PA student in her 40s. Hear how she came back from the brink of remediation and found success and rediscovered her self confidence while working with us at Pathway to Pass. She talks about school/life balance, how Erich and I approach coaching in similar and different ways and what it means to her to have found solace in our services. You don't want to miss this one!

What does golf have to do with passing your PANCE? A lot more than you might think. In this episode, Katy sits down with former golf pro Jody Rokisky, who knows firsthand what it’s like to crumble under pressure — and how to build the mindset to rise above it.

They dive into the parallels between sports performance and test performance: anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, and the fear of failure. Jody shares how studying mindset, motivation, and flow transformed not only his game but his entire approach to performing under pressure — lessons every PA student can apply before, during, and after exam day.

A former golf pro shares how mastering the mental game under pressure can help you conquer anxiety on test day.

When panic, doubt and anxiety overtake you - learn how to reset your mind using these strategies. Success is as much a matter of mindset as it is knowledge recall.

Meet Jenna Murray, newly crowned PA-C! Jenna and I worked together to prepare for her second PANCE attempt and when she failed...again...I picked her back up, dusted her off and we got back on the horse. Through a very emotional and mentally challenging family situation, she rose to the challenge and overcame the looming "retake rat race" to buckle down, study hard, and believe in herself. It worked! She is now a certified PA and starting her first job in rheumatology. Join me as she takes us on her journey from Panic to Pass!

Tutor or Therapist? Maybe both....Episode 2 dropping tomorrow!

Meet Erich Fogg, PA-C. The man, the myth, the legend. He has been helping PA students pass high stakes exams for over 5 years and today he joins me to share some of his strategies and insights into conquering your fear and harnessing your power to PASS the PANCE!