Dubbed the "College Doc," Dr. Jill Grimes joins Teri and Ella for an unfiltered conversation about the realities of college life today. The author of The ULTIMATE College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything from Hangovers to Homesickness, Dr. Jill, shares her expertise on how pills and W33D have evolved since Teri's college days, the most common issues students face with alcohol and STDs, and the critical challenges surrounding mental health and depression. She also dives into practical hangover cures and answers those burning college questions, like how long food lasts in the fridge and strategies for tackling test anxiety. This episode is packed with real-world advice for navigating today's campus life with confidence and awareness, which is critical for parents and college students.
DR. JILL GRIMES BIO
Jill Grimes, MD, the 'College Doc', is a nationally recognized medical expert and award-winning author of The ULTIMATE College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything from Hangovers to Homesickness. With over 20 years of experience in family medicine and seven years working directly with college students in a busy university health center, Dr. Jill brings a unique blend of real-world medical expertise, academic teaching, and relatable advice for students and their parents. Beyond the stethoscope, Dr. Jill has always been that 'involved mom", starting as the Girl Scout leader, then National Charity League liaison, and eventually becoming the high school dance team photographer, earning the nickname "Dr. Cool Mom" not for her parties, but because teens and young adults always know they can ask her anything and get a nonjudgmental, practical response.
Connect with Dr. Jill:
Website: https://jillgrimesmd.com
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktok.collegedoc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillgrimesmd/
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