Humans are naturally curious, and we are learning machines! But do most of our students truly know what it takes to learn? We all learn to walk quite naturally ... but becoming an ultra-marathoner takes a whole new set of physical, cognitive, and psychological skills. The Fika Crew considers what it takes to become a self-regulated life-long learner and w ... Show More
Mar 3
Sabbatical Stories: Reclaiming Space for Reflection, Learning, and New Directions
The Fika Crew welcomes Zubin Austin, Ph.D. (University of Toronto), who recently completed his sabbatical, and Hayley Blackburn, Pharm.D. (University of Montana), who is right in the middle of hers, to explore the why, when, and how of academic sabbaticals. Co-host Kristin adds h ... Show More
34m 30s
Jan 13
Preferment: Achieving Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose After Full-Time Employment
Just prior to cranberry season, the Fika Crew met with Lucinda Maine, PhD. - CEO Emerita, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy - to chat about her preferment (aka retirement) journey. Tina also shares her fascination with candied cranberry videos. If you are curious, ... Show More
32m 34s
Mar 2020
Boost Self-Control by Asking for Support, Gene-Stealing Organisms, and How Lipreading Works in the Brain
Learn about a research-backed way to achieve better self control by asking for help from others; how Ambystoma salamanders “steal” DNA from other species via kleptogenesis; and how your brain can process visual information as sound.For better self control, ask for support from ot ... Show More
10m 22s
Feb 2024
One Mental State that will Accelerate Your Learning & Healing with Dacher Keltner
<p>How can you cultivate more awe into your daily life?</p> <p>On the spectrum of emotion, awe is probably one of the most elusive and misunderstood. It’s easy to feel awe when you encounter the wonders of nature, a piece of powerful music or art, or have a deeply spiritual exper ... Show More
20m 37s
Jun 2023
Do you prioritize health as an empowered educator? How to shift your health and wellness mindset by honoring your own well-being daily with Katie Raher
Have a question for the show? Text us here!Feeling burnt out and overwhelmed as an educator? Want to prioritize your well-being and make a positive impact on the lives of the children you serve?In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Katie Raher, an expert in social-e ... Show More
40m 46s
Apr 2018
#31 Barbara Oakley: Learning How to Learn
Just when I start to think I’m using my time well and getting a lot done in my life, I meet someone like Barbara Oakley. Barbara is a true polymath. She was a captain in the U.S. Army, a Russian translator on Soviet trawlers, a radio operator in the South Pole, an engineer, unive ... Show More
1h 34m