All Episodes
Episodes
Episode 28: It's Not What You Think (From Panic to PE, Week 1)
This is Week 1 of From Panic to PE, a six-part series for engineers who have failed the PE exam and for those preparing to take it for the first time. In this first episode, Tina Wiles makes the case that failing the...
View Episode
Episode 27: Ready, STEADY, Go: The 6-Part Framework for Test Day Confidence
Ready to walk into your next exam feeling calm, prepared, and confident? In Episode 27, Tina Wiles introduces the STEADY framework, a six-part system built to help you bring everything you know into the actual test...
View Episode
Episode 26: You Didn't Forget It, Your Brain Cut You Off
You knew the material. You studied hard. And then you sat down for the test and your mind went completely blank. That is not you forgetting what you learned. That is your nervous system cutting you off, and in this...
View Episode
Episode 25: Normalize the Fail: Why We Need to Stop Treating Exam Failure Like a Secret
About the Episode 1 in 3 people fail a high-stakes exam on their first attempt. And when they go back to take it again, pass rates can drop below 50%. Those are enormous numbers, and almost nobody is talking about...
View Episode
Episode 24: Are You an Overthinker? The Test-Taking Mindset Type That Knows the Answer, Then Changes It
If you've ever studied hard, felt confident going in, and then watched yourself change a correct answer to a wrong one, this episode is for you. In Episode 24, Tina Wiles breaks down the Overthinker mindset type, why...
View Episode
Episode 23: The Brain Science Behind Test Anxiety — Why You Freeze, Blank, and Overthink
About the Episode In this episode of The Assessment Alchemist, host Tina Wiles gets into the brain science behind why test anxiety makes you freeze, go blank, and overthink — even when you've studied and you know the...
View Episode
Episode 22: From Panic to Passing: One Framework That Works for Any High-Stakes Exam
About the Episode In this episode of The Assessment Alchemist, host Tina Wiles makes a bold and important claim: failing a high-stakes exam is almost never a content problem. Whether you're trying to pass a nursing...
View Episode
Episode 21: Why Knowing the Material Isn't Enough to Pass Your Exam
About the Episode In this episode of The Assessment Alchemist, host Tina Wiles tackles one of the most frustrating experiences a test-taker can have: knowing the material inside and out — and still not seeing it...
View Episode
Episode 20: Why Smart People Fail Exams (And What to Do About It)
About the Episode In this powerful episode of The Assessment Alchemist, host Tina Wiles returns to the podcast with exciting news: the expansion of From Panic to Passing to help professionals preparing for high-stakes...
View Episode
Episode 19: The Power of 1%: Small Steps to Big Wins
About the Episode In this inspiring episode of The Assessment Alchemist, host Tina Wiles sits down with Kevin Guzzo, a veteran educator, athletic director, and certified Mental Performance Coach with Brian Kane’s Peak...
View Episode
18: From Trauma to Triumph: Melanie’s Journey to Passing the PE Exam
This week’s episode of The Assessment Alchemist is hosted by My2tor founder and test prep expert Tina Wiles, who sits down with civil engineer Melanie to share a story of resilience, healing, and triumph. In “From...
View Episode
17: Unlocking Calm: Science-Backed Techniques to Beat Exam Stress
This week’s episode of The Assessment Alchemist is hosted by My2tor founder and test prep expert Tina Wiles, who explores science-backed techniques to conquer exam stress. In “Unlocking Calm: Science-Backed Techniques...
View Episode
