In this epidose, the Fika Crew welcomes Brooke Griffin, PharmD, BCACP, from Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, to talk about the mid-career / midlife demands that can put you in a rut. Coaching is one approach that can help you regain perspective, clarify values, and move toward actions (tiny experiments!) that positively support the journey.

Intro and Fika Snack Sharing: 0:00 - 4:17

Midcareer Discussion: 4:18

Resources

5 Minute Pep Talk with Brooke Griffin (Podcast)

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) - Mid-Career Recharge Program

Infurna FJ, Gerstorf D, Lachman ME. Midlife in the 2020s: Opportunities and Challenges. Am Pscyhol 2020; 75 (4): 470-485.

Burkeman O. Meditation for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts. New York: Picado, 2024.

Burkeman O. Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. New York: Picado, 2021.

Le Cunff A. Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obessed World. New York: Avery, 2025.

Willink J. Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual. New York: St. Martin's Press, 2017.

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The Pharmacy Fika podcast is a positive and compassionate “place” (a virtual community) where pharmacy and other health professions educators gather to discuss teaching, learning, scholarship, and academic life… plus the snacks that support their best work. So grab your favorite beverage and listen to the Pharmacy Fika podcast with your colleagues.

The Co-Hosts are:

Stuart T. Haines (Executive Producer), University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy – sthaines@olemiss.edu
Tina Brock, University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences - tina.brock@unimelb.edu.au
Jeff Cain, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy - jeff.cain@uky.edu
Kristin Janke, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy - janke006@umn.edu

Disclaimer (inspired by Whad’Ya Know?): All opinions expressed on the Pharmacy Fika podcast are well-reasoned and insightful. Needless to say, they are ours and our guests alone, and not those of our employing institutions.

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