The MinDful PharmD Podcast

As we close out 2025, this final episode invites you into honest reflection, sustainable growth, and hopeful vision for 2026. We slow down, breathe, and explore what worked, what didn’t, and how to enter the new year with intention and peace.

You’ll hear:

- End-of-year trends shaping how people are thinking

- Why sustainable shifts beat massive resolutions

- Cultural highlights from 2025 and lessons learned

- How to resist holiday busyness and create space for presence

- A guided biblical mindfulness reflection to enter 2026 grounded

Key Topics:

- End-of-year reflection habits

- Realistic goal-setting

- Processing a year that didn’t go as planned

- Sustainable life rhythms

- Biblical principles for renewal

- Mindfulness for Christians and spiritually-curious listeners

Scripture in This Episode:

- Isaiah 43:18–19

- Lamentations 3:22–23

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1. American Psychological Association. (2025). Stress in America: The state of stress during the holiday season. APA. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2025/holiday-stress

2. Forbes. (2025). Quiet quitting evolves into quiet cracking: Employee engagement trends. Forbes Magazine. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2025/10/15/quiet-cracking-trends

3. BBC News. (2025, July 10). Global climate updates: Record wildfires and heatwaves in multiple regions. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-heatwave-2025

4. CNN. (2025, March 23). Unexpected celebrity activism makes headlines in 2025. https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/23/entertainment/celebrity-activism-2025

5. ESPN. (2025, November 12). 2025 major sports upsets and memorable victories. https://www.espn.com/sports-updates-2025

6. Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). Zondervan.

  - Isaiah 43:18–19

  - Lamentations 3:22–23

7. Clear, J. (2018). Atomic habits: An easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones. Avery.

8. Kabat-Zinn, J. (1994). Wherever you go, there you are: Mindfulness meditation in everyday life. Hyperion.

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In this episode, my wife interviews me about the five-year journey that led me—from being a full-time pharmacist—to becoming a Marriage & Family Therapist. From 2019 to 2025, I walked through unexpected setbacks, emotional burnout, powerful breakthroughs, and the surprising moments that confirmed my calling to mental health work.

This honest conversation explores:

• Why I chose to return to school in my 30s
• The challenges of balancing work, marriage, and graduate school
• The doubts, detours, and unexpected blessings along the way
• What it really takes to start over professionally
• How purpose, faith, and perseverance carried me through

If you’re considering a career change, feeling burned out, or wondering whether it’s too late to pivot—this episode will speak to you. Listen in as we unpack the story behind my career transformation and the lessons I learned about courage, calling, and becoming who you’re meant to be.

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Instead of the news this week, I wanted to provide a reflective exercise. It’s Thanksgiving. You are probably being hosted by family members (or hosting family members) and this exercise is designed to help us slow down and reflect on Psalm 100. So grab a comfy blanket, invite the whole family, and let’s… slow down…

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Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!

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    Serve the Lord with gladness!

    Come into his presence with singing!

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Know that the Lord, he is God!

    It is he who made us, and we are his;[a]

    we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

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Enter his gates with thanksgiving,

    and his courts with praise!

    Give thanks to him; bless his name!

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For the Lord is good;

    his steadfast love endures forever,

    and his faithfulness to all generations.

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Two weeks ago, and $200 later, I am doing much better! “What happened?”, you ask? Well, let’s just say after a weird and strange healthcare emergency, I thought I was losing a tooth, or worse, my right eye! Stay tuned for the whole story!

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Welcome back to *The Refill*, your weekly dose of what’s new, what’s important, and what’s shaping the world of pharmacy and mental health. Today, we’re breaking down the top five stories from the past week—stories that matter for clinicians, caregivers, patients, and anyone who cares about the future of health. Let’s get into it.

Until next time… Remember to breathe. Carry what matters. Let go of the rest and stay Mindful.

References

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/jss-college-to-host-international-conference-on-sustainable-brain-health/articleshow/125351837.cms

https://www.businessgrouphealth.org/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/press-releases/2025-employer-health-care-strategy-survey

https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.10364

https://news.ashp.org/News/ashp-news/2025/07/08/pharmacy-organizations-collaborate-to-prioritize-pharmacy-workforce-well-being-and-mental-health?utm_sourc

https://nabp.pharmacy/news/news-releases/pharmacy-organizations-collaborate-to-prioritize-pharmacy-workforce-well-being-and-mental-health/

https://www.neurologyadvisor.com/news/fda-greenlights-caplyta-for-adjunctive-use-in-mdd/

https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/fda-approves-lumateperone-with-antidepressant-use-for-major-depressive-disorder

https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/fda-approves-lumateperone-with-antidepressant-use-for-major-depressive-disorder

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Welcome back for another dose of the Refill! Bringing you the latest insights and news in the world of mental health and pharmacy. If you want more tips and conversations about mindfulness, and mental health, checkout the Mindful PharmD Podcast on major platforms.

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Written by Dr. Matmon Harrell

References

1. NBC News. After a suicide attempt, doctors told the Benz-Bushlings their son needed residential treatment; insurance denied his mental-health treatment anyway. (2025). NBC News. Insurance denied his mental-health treatment anyway. Retrieved from https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/insurance-denied-psychiatric-inpatient-mental-health-treatment-rcna230207
2. MSN. FDA advisors explore a possible future with chatbot mental-health care. (2025). MSN. FDA advisors explore a possible future with chatbot mental-health care. Retrieved from https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/fda-advisors-explore-a-possible-future-with-chatbot-mental-health-care/ar-AA1QbcE3?ocid=BingNewsVerp
3. Sickle Cell Anemia News. Sickle Cell Anemia News. (2025). Hydroxyurea doesn’t ease sleep issues in children with SCD: Study Retrieved from https://sicklecellanemianews.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=52c64784d386bd00ea57ee792&id=500eedf533&e=dcba61ae7a
4. Sickle Cell Anemia News. (2025). Newsletter item: First SCD patient enrolled in Phase 1b trial of oral therapy iadademstat. Retrieved from https://sicklecellanemianews.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=52c64784d386bd00ea57ee792&id=50c6873aa4&e=dcba61ae7a

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What happens inside a trauma-informed therapy session for veterans? In this episode, we explore three evidence-based assessments used to evaluate the impact of war zone trauma. You’ll hear how these tools help uncover underlying struggles, why they’re different from standard approaches, and how they give veterans a clearer path forward in treatment and recovery.

Episode written by Dr. Matmon Harrell

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References

Geron, Y., Malkinson, R., & Shamai, M. (2014). Families in war zone: Narratives of “me” and the “other” in the course of therapy. In T. Nelson & H. Winawer (Eds.), Critical topics in family therapy: AFTA monograph series highlights (pp. 7–21). Springer. 

Owens, E., & Parsons, R. (2018). Crisis and Trauma Counseling. Cognella, Inc.

Rolovic, S., & Llerena-Quinn, R. (2014). Reflections on growing up in a war zone: Understanding war and building peace. In T. Nelson & H. Winawer (Eds.), Critical topics in family therapy: AFTA monograph series highlights (pp. 21–32). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-03248-1_3 

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Welcome back for another dose of the Refill! Bringing you the latest insights and news in the world of mental health and pharmacy. If you want more tips and conversations about mindfulness, and mental health checkout The Mindful PharmD Podcast on major podcast platforms. 

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Written by Dr. Matmon Harrell

References

Salam, N. (2025, October 23). Generic statin atorvastatin recalled. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/10/23/generic-statin-atorvastatin-calcium-recall/86861216007/

H. (2025, October 24). FDA announces nationwide recall of cholesterol medication—More than 140,000 bottles affected. Health. https://www.health.com/atorvastatin-calcium-recall-october-2025-11837002 

Unknown Author. (n.d.). Genetic marker identifies responders to new antidepressant. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/demystifying-psychiatry/202510/genetic-marker-identifies-responders-to-new-antidepressant

Ducharme, J. (2025, October 20). Brain game boosts chemical linked to memory, dementia research shows. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/aging/brain-game-boosts-chemical-memory-dementia-research-rcna237832

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Camp aficionado, Pastor Ryan Butler, discusses the importance of being outdoors and restoring your peace, presence and purpose!

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Welcome to the Refill! Refilling your mind with the latest in mental health and Pharmacy news.

This is a new channel (and podcast segment), designed to bring you the latest insights and news in the world of mental health and pharmacy. If you want more tips and conversations about mindfulness, and mental health checkout The Mindful PharmD Podcast on major podcast platforms.

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References

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Popular hair-loss pill linked to depression and suicide. ScienceDaily. October 13, 2025. Available from: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251013040343.htm

Unknown Author. (2025). Simple screening tool could save a patient's life. Doximity. https://www.doximity.com/articles/7e2b43ef-176d-44ac-ad43-1b857e092232

Kansteiner F. With FDA nod, Bayer’s Lynkuet enters US market for nonhormonal menopause symptom meds. FiercePharma. October 24, 2025. Available from: https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/fda-nod-bayers-lynkuet-enters-limited-us-market-nonhormonal-menopause-symptom-meds 

Vincent, E. & Vincent, B. (2025, October 20). Instagram shows more ‘eating disorder-adjacent’ content to vulnerable teens, internal Meta research shows. Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/business/instagram-shows-more-eating-disorder-adjacent-content-vulnerable-teens-internal-2025-10-20/ 

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