Wild Calm

Clinical Pharmacist burnout is becoming a bigger issue and leading to premature attrition.  Raising awareness of this issue and identifying potential solutions is increasingly needed in this space.  In this episode, we chat about... What prompted the initial interest in this topic? 2:07   What is burnout? What are some signs and symptoms? 7:25   The importance of disconnecting from work and life....

Rejection used to cripple me. I remember when I didn't match for a PGY-1 residency. I was very upset, but it wound up being one of the best things for me and my career. Although I didn't match, I found a residency through the "scramble" that was a great fit for me. I loved my PGY-1 year and the relationships that formed as a result. In the Zen Pharmacist Podcast, we chat about...

We're not meant to live on autopilot. If you ever feel stuck, bored, unfulfilled more than you'd like, this is your body giving you a nudge to explore a different path. This week on The Zen Pharmacist Podcast, we explore How to Listen To Our Intuition and be our own guide. We chat about key questions to ask yourself to begin to reclaim your passion and purpose.  When you light up, you li...

Even though I've run an Ironman, hiked 42 miles in the Grand Canyon, and climbed to 18,000 feet in the Himalayas, choosing to own a dog once terrified me. I used to be scared of dogs (big ones, at least) and never intended to be a dog owner. Something shifted in me about 7 years ago and Fitz Roy came into my life. And. I'm. So. Glad. He. Did. This week on The Zen Pharmacist Podcast I sha...

Our brain process about 70,000 thoughts a day. Many of those thoughts are reliving the past or worried about the future. In order to create something new, you first have to THINK something new. This week on The Zen Pharmacist we chat about: 🌄 How thoughts become things 🌄 3 step formula to create your reality Planning Rim to Rim or another iconic hike? My Iconic Hike Ready Guide walks you through...

Do you ever feel yourself surrounded by people, but still feel lonely?  I had a conversation with a friend about this not long ago.  As humans, we crave connection.  We live in a paradox where we are more connected than ever through technology, yet often we feel more disconnected.  This week on The Zen Pharmacist Podcast, we chat about The Power of Community and How to Find Your Tribe. Planning Ri...

How do you incorporate self-care into your busy schedule? I remember when I first started out after residency in my first job as a critical care pharmacist.  I was responsible for creating a critical care position in a 20 bed medical ICU. I felt so much pressure and passion towards elevating the clinical services at my hospital. I pushed myself so much that within that first year after residency,...

Mastering the art of boundary setting is a skill that can be developed with practice. In this episode, we chat about: Bringing awareness to unhealthy boundaries in your life How to set healthy boundaries with yourself first How to express yourself and set boundaries with others Planning Rim to Rim or another iconic hike? My Iconic Hike Ready Guide walks you through everything — training, packing,...

Boundaries are such an important topic and, in my experience, weren't taught or discussed growing up, in school, or in work settings.  In this episode, we cover the 7 Common Mistakes of Boundary Setting. Learn these mistakes so you can avoid them in upgrading your boundaries and overall well-being! Planning Rim to Rim or another iconic hike? My Iconic Hike Ready Guide walks you through everyt...

Boundary Setting is both an art and a skill. Mastering boundary setting is a process but it is your path to upgrading your overall well-being.  Boundaries are such an important topic and, in my experience, weren't taught or discussed growing up, in school, or in work settings.  In this episode, we chat about: What are boundaries Why are they important How to know if they've been broken C...

How do you design the life you want and unleash your potential? One simple mindset shift is the key. Do you ever get into a negative headspace about work in the pharmacy?  Work feels draining and it's overwhelming.  Maybe there's a negative cloud in your pharmacy department.  Struggles with leadership. Your boss doesn't understand. Won't listen. Or maybe they have so much on th...

As an adult, we lose touch of the healing benefits of nature. It wasn't until I reconnected with the outdoors that I realized how vital regular doses of nature are in our maintaining our wellbeing. Nature has been an integral part of our lives since the beginning of time. It has the power to influence our mental and physical health in ways we are only just beginning to understand. Listen to f...

How do you handle stress without losing your cool? Managing stress in the moment while keeping your calm is a bit of an art form and takes practice. But it is a skill you can learn. When I think about this in a pharmacy environment, a couple of situations come to mind: Code or emergent patient care situation  Difficult conversation (employee, boss, patient, colleague)  Employee performance improve...

What is "Ikigai?" Ikigai is an ancient Japanese philosophy and it's a concept for reason for being  "Iki" means "life" in Japanese and 'gai' describes value or worth  In this episode, we chat about: ✨ Why purpose is important ✨ The 4 main concepts of Ikigai ✨ Key questions to help you find your Ikigai Planning Rim to Rim or another iconic hike? My Ic...

When I think of Serenity Skills, I always think of the Seinfeld episode...Serenity Now. George's dad listened to a cassette tape that told him to say "Serenity Now" to calm him down and lower his blood pressure. Kramer got egged by some kids outside and he used "Serenity Now" to be at ease. Later in the episode, they say that saying "Serenity Now" doesn't wo...

Grit. What is it?  I can't talk about grit without talking about Angela Duckworth's book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. In the book, she explores the question: Why do some people succeed and why do others fail?  The answer is not talent, but GRIT...which is a combination of passion and perseverance for a singular goal. In this episode,  we chat about: 💚 Why growing grit i...

What are healthy boundaries for a pharmacist?  Boundaries are the guidelines for how you want to be treated by others.  They help you honor and get what you want and need without feeling guilty.  Why is this important? When you set healthy boundaries, you honor your needs and wants, and this sets you free to be your authentic self in every situation.   Boundaries bring your power back to you. They...

I remember when I felt exhausted and burned out as an overworked pharmacist.  I would come home after a 10 plus hour shift and collapse on the couch.   Many days, I was too tired to even order takeout.  I would make myself sick...literally...by worrying about a potential mistake I might have made when a patient's health is on the line.  Sometimes I felt unvalued and disrespected...especially...

An empath is a person that is highly attuned to the feelings and emotions of others. They can literally absorb other people's energy as their own 💞 I think many pharmacists and other healthcare workers are, in fact, empaths. We have an innate desire to want to help people. We're good listeners, people feel comfortable "venting" to us.  However, if we don't manage and prot...

I mentioned on a Bonus episode recently why I paused my podcast for a few months this Fall. I wanted to gain clarity on who I wanted to help exactly...which is helping overworked pharmacists reclaim their passion and purpose so they are excited to get out of bed in the morning.   And because of that I am pivoting... PIVOT! I'm changing the name of the podcast to...The Zen Pharmacist Podcast...

In this episode, Haley shares a CRUCIAL mindset shift you're going to have to make to realize your most epic life.   Planning Rim to Rim or another iconic hike? My Iconic Hike Ready Guide walks you through everything — training, packing, planning — plus a coaching guide and summit day checklist. Only $47 - grab yours below: Get your Iconic Hike Ready Guide Follow me on Social! Instagram: @_ha...

De-Stress tools are so important to shift your nervous system from a stress (fight, flight, freeze response) to a calm, relaxed state.  In this episode, Haley explains why Adventure is  the best way to reduce your stress. Planning Rim to Rim or another iconic hike? My Iconic Hike Ready Guide walks you through everything — training, packing, planning — plus a coaching guide and summit day checklist...

An Adventurer Mindset is being willing to take risks to achieve your dreams. It's the courage to take risks despite success not being guaranteed. This mindset builds grit, growth, and gratitude. It builds resilience and inner strength. It cultivates appreciation for everything you create in your life, for everything in your life, even the challenges. In this episode, Haley shares why it'...

Adventure Life coaching is a process of self-discovery to guide you to reclaiming your passion for life. It's a process to create joy, peace, and freedom within yourself. Where You make Your Journey The Destination.  Listen to hear Haley's personal story of transformation. Planning Rim to Rim or another iconic hike? My Iconic Hike Ready Guide walks you through everything — training, pack...

On today's episode, Haley shares an "Anxious Overthinking" Hack to shift your mind. Plus, listen for a bonus hack! Our brain process about 70,000 thoughts a day. Many of those thoughts are reliving the past or worried about the future. Here's the truth: You can Direct Your Thoughts. Your mind is your house. Whatever you create first started as a thought. So why not align your t...