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Hello everyone! I don’t know about you but this last week has been feeling a bit heavy for me. However, this episode is just the thing for you if you’re feeling the same weight, because I’m interviewing Alex Barker of The Happy PharmD. Alex’s mission is to transform the profession so every pharmacist can unlock their career’s potential. He strives for pharmacists to love pharmacy again. Alex Barker is the CEO and Founder of The Happy Pharm D, a nationwide coaching firm guiding pharmacists to inspiring careers and more fulfilling lives. Alex is an accomplished public speaker, a published author and teacher. Since 2017, his coaching program and career development seminars have guided over 2,000 pharmacists into new jobs and roles they love. His book “Indispensable: A prescription for a fulfilling pharmacy career,” has motivated countless pharmacists to love pharmacy again. Alex is a husband and the proud father of two daughters. He loves drinking coffee and eating good guacamole (though not at the same tim

Hey everyone! I’m recording this intro after a brief but admittedly scary stint of time stuck indoors yet again, being warned to stay home due to the quality of air pollution from the recent Canadian wildfire. Meanwhile, I’m super excited to introduce my next guest, who highlights how we can become stewards of the land as herbalists, and showcases how she grew her brand from scratch to a full-blown success story. Lauren Haynes is the founder and CEO of Wooden Spoon Herbs, a small-batch herbal apothecary brand that offers herbal tinctures, teas and tonics that act as a conduit for plant medicine. Founded in 2014, Lauren has grown Wooden Spoon Herbs into a go-to resource for farm-fresh herbal remedies. Lauren studied at the Appalachian Center for Natural Health under fifth-generation herbalist Phyllis D. Light. Driven by her desire to introduce more people to herbalism, Lauren started Wooden Spoon Herbs in the farmer's market, crafting products based on the most common concerns she saw. The brand, which

Welcome everyone! I'm thrilled to introduce Ziba Ansari, an experienced pharmacist turned parenting expert, who echoes our shared "aha" moments about life, parenting, and spirituality. For 17 years, Ziba pursued a fulfilling career in pharmacy, yet the birth of her daughter stirred a shift within her. Prioritizing quality time with her child, she transitioned to per diem hospital work, a change that proved beneficial during the pandemic. Despite work stressors, she consciously cultivated a serene home life, mirroring the world she wished to inhabit. Ziba's transformation revealed a passion for guiding parents and enhancing children's potential. Inspired by her daughter and her spirituality, she wrote and self-published "The ABCs of Life to Nourish the Mind and Soul of Children" in December 2021. Her daughter was her muse and her gateway to higher dimensions of consciousness. Following this, Ziba ventured into Energy Medicine Yoga (EMYoga) instruction and became a certified parent coach. Blending her pharma

I’m so excited to share this next episode with you where I got the opportunity to interview one of my students from the Build Your Holistic Herbal Practice Mentorship. Linda’s personality really comes through and the level of passion she has for supporting her clients - because she is walking the path alongside them. Linda Valazza is a seasoned NASM Certified Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach with over 28 years of experience in creating individual fitness and nutrition programs uniquely designed to meet clients' personal needs and health/wellness goals. She is leveraging her experience as a Pharmacist to help chronic disease patients by reviewing medications and recommending supplements, as well as helping them make dietary and exercise changes to obtain better health. She continually exceeds expectations by creating valuable partnerships and works well with people at all levels of the organization, including stakeholders, customers, vendors, and team members. Linda is also the mother of 4 kids, married to Stev

Hey everyone, I hope you are having a great week so far and it’s Fri-yay! I’m actually at the Healers in Healthcare Conference this weekend but I wanted to make sure to publish and share this week’s episode of the podcast with you all. They say laughter is the best medicine and we get into all that with Cory Jenks. He earned his doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of South Carolina in 2011. Since then, he has practiced as a retail pharmacist, outpatient clinical pharmacist, and inpatient clinical pharmacist. He currently is a practicing clinical pharmacist—and improv comedian. Cory travels the country teaching healthcare professionals how to apply the valuable skills of improv comedy to create a more adaptable, empathetic, and humanizing healthcare experience for both patients and providers. Cory lives in Tucson, Arizona, with his wife, Cassie, their two children, and ten chickens. Connect with Cory: Website: https://coryjenks.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-jenks-3ba17314/ Fave

Greetings everyone, I hope you’re all enjoying the spring holidays, breaks and weather! It’s looking beautiful in NY. Today I’m interviewing the beautiful and brilliant Janan Sarwar, and we cover a variety of topics about how she went from pharmacy to publishing entrepreneur, as well as some basic health coaching that was instrumental in her health journey. Janan is a dynamic entrepreneur, pharmacist, publishing professional, and mother of three lovely girls in Louisville, KY. She is the founder of the company Global Bookshelves International, an independent publishing house focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion in content and voices from around the world. Global Bookshelves International was inspired by her eldest daughter, Leena, and her children’s storytelling podcast Salaam Storytime. Janan actively serves as a medical content writer, pharmacy career coach, and publisher. She is passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, speaking, writing, and connecting with others on these topics. Con

Welcome back to episode 3 of this season of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast. I can’t wait to showcase the incredible lineup of guests for you this season! Today I’m sharing a TON of value about dieting, fasting, and metabolism with powerful information and insight from Dr. Ashley Dwyer. She is a Pharmacist, ACE Certified Health Coach, and former NPC athlete who after going through a slew of her own health issues due to extreme lifestyle habits, left the traditional western medical model to start her own company and really help others through holistic healing. Her team, TeamBDN coaching, specializes in holistic nutrition, macro tracking, metabolic restoration, individualized fitness plans, accountability, and community, helping women eat more and reach their health goals. Dr. Ashley is also certified in plant-based nutrition, Health Mindset Coaching, and Functional Nutrition and Metabolic Science. Her goal is to help as many individuals as she can feel their best and reverse years of metabolic adaptation.

Hi and welcome back to the show. I can’t wait to release all the amazing episodes I’ve been recording behind the scenes with the most inspiring people. Today’s episode is no exception as I interview Rachel Smith, who’s been studying and working in health and wellness for over 7 years. She has a background in healthcare administration, scientific research, fitness coaching, and is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Rachel is the owner of Natural Health Rising, which is an online holistic wellness company where she helps women naturally reverse their symptoms of autoimmune disease, hormone imbalance, and chronic illness. Her process involves helping clients heal hidden infections, detox from heavy metals and mold, and use food and lifestyle changes as medicine. Rachel is on a mission to help people rise to their healthiest, happiest selves. You can connect with Rachel via: Email: Rachel@naturalhealthrising.com IG: @ Naturalhealthrising Practice Better: https://practicebetter.grsm.i

Associated Video: https://youtu.be/TLhR5dBbBWU Welcome back to a brand new season of HP podcast! My first guest of the season is Dr. John Kim, Pharm.D., FAARFM is a functional medicine pharmacist and the Owner/Pharmacist In Charge at Robinson Wellness Pharmacy. He’s also quite a legend on social media. He has been in clinical practice for 15 years and he has been a foremost voice in health, wellness, and preventative medicine. He received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from Rutgers University with High Honors and trained in Functional Medicine from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Dr. John actively lectures throughout the country and is an influencer within the functional medicine world to educate and empower everyday people to live a healthy fulfilling life. His message is Doctor of the Future is You - the patient. Do NOT miss this episode - there are going to be gems for everyone in this interview! Connect with Dr. John via: Instagram: @dr.john.pharmd www.drkimwellness.com Get the free Eb

Welcome back to a brand new season of HP podcast! My first guest of the season is Dr. John Kim, Pharm.D., FAARFM is a functional medicine pharmacist and the Owner/Pharmacist In Charge at Robinson Wellness Pharmacy. He’s also quite a legend on social media. He has been in clinical practice for 15 years and he has been a foremost voice in health, wellness, and preventative medicine. He received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from Rutgers University with High Honors and trained in Functional Medicine from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Dr. John actively lectures throughout the country and is an influencer within the functional medicine world to educate and empower everyday people to live a healthy fulfilling life. His message is Doctor of the Future is You - the patient. Do NOT miss this episode - there are going to be gems for everyone in this interview! Connect with Dr. John via: Instagram: @dr.john.pharmd www.drkimwellness.com Get the free Ebook here: https://m.drkimwellness.com/optin

Hello and happy new year 2023! I hope you all enjoyed wonderful celebrations with family during all the winter holidays, had profound reflections of the passing year and set some amazing intentions for the year ahead. I had planned to release this episode before the new year to close off season 5 and open up a new chapter of season 6 in 2023, but due to some technical issues I wasn’t able to pull it off in time. But hey no one’s perfect! I’m chalking this off to several planets going retrograde for the next little while… Either way, I’m choosing to focus on what did go well, and even better than planned with the podcast last year, and I want to thank everyone who contributed - including my cohost Jenna Carmichael (happy belated birthday by the way Jenna!), the Pharmacy Podcast Network team, and all the guests we’ve had on this season. And of course, the podcast would not have been possible without listeners like you tuning in and supporting the show. I’d like to thank all my subscribers across the audio p

We are getting so close to the end of the year and the end of Season 5 of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast! I want to thank you so much for tuning in and learning how to be better practitioners and humans together. I could not do this without your support and feedback, and it truly inspires me to keep going every day even when challenges inevitably arise. With the solstice coming up, I invite you to take stock of your year and your life, and reflect on what resources you already have that you can tap into. Winter is the season for slowing down and introspection, so really allow yourself to just be. Ask yourself what you need, and what would serve you. And take care of yourself! Which leads me to the topic of today’s episode, where my guest passionately shares about her own journey and the powerful realization that women in healthcare need to take care of themselves just as well as they take care of their patients. Dr. Tamar Lawful, is a Doctor of Pharmacy and graduate of the University of the Sciences - Phila

Get ready to deconstruct everything you’ve ever thought about the field of mental health and psychology. Today I’m honored to bring in the esteemed Holistic Physician, Restorative Coach, Podcaster, Psychiatrist Expert Witness at Welcome to Humanity - Dr. Fred Moss. Dr. Fred has been actively practicing in the mental health field internationally for over 40 years, and as a psychiatrist, has been an unwavering stand for the transformation of the prevailing, disempowering conversation that encompasses the industry globally. He is a firm believer that conversation, communication, creativity, and human connection are ultimately at the source of all healing of all conditions in all fields. Along with being a highly successful restorative/transformational coach, his signature technology, True Voice Podcasting is for people who are ready to take their lives back by speaking their authentic message into the world. TVP is designed to guide people from all walks of life, who are ready to rediscover the confidenc

It was an absolute honor to interview my next guest, as she’s somewhat a celebrity in the pharmacy leadership and entrepreneurship space, and is the mastermind behind her coined term “pharmapreneur.” I have respectfully looked up to her for quite some time, and was thrilled to not only invite her on the show, but that we had so much in common in the way we view health and healing. Blair Thielemier, PharmD, is a business development consultant specializing in pharmacist-led billing models. She consults on and produces e-learning programs for state and national organizations, pharmacy wholesalers, payers, and technology start-ups. She has books and online courses available for individuals looking to leverage their pharmacy knowledge into monetized clinical programs at PharmapreneurAcademy.com. She speaks internationally about trends in leveraging pharmacists to improve value-based care. Make sure to stay tuned til the end of the episode where Blair shares some amazing upcoming opportunities including a hea

I had so much fun recording this episode with my colleague, coach, mentor, and friend Dr. Christina Fontana. We had recorded another episode a while back (link below) when she was using her maiden last name, Tarantola. (https://www.drmarinabuksov.com/s02e07-exploring-transformation-spectrum-healing-w-dr-christina-tarantola/) From questioning our beliefs, to being raw and vulnerable, to demonstrating how to move and shake up your energetic blocks with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) & tapping - we go really deep into busting some myths and narratives that we tell ourselves on the daily. One key takeaway here is to follow your desire and lead with your heart, even if that means taking the road less traveled! But you don’t need to go at it alone, it’s allowed to be easy! So give yourself permission and get help from coaches like Christina. Dr. Christina Fontana, PharmD, CHC, CHt, AKA The Pharmacist Coach®️, is a rapid transformation coach, hypnotherapist, pharmacist, and 5-time author. Her most recent book

Join host Jenna Carmichael, PharmD on this episode of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast, Journal Club Edition for a discussion on Symptom Management Among Cancer Survivors: Randomized Pilot Intervention Trial of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback with guest Angela Orr, RPh. Angela Orr, RPh is a Stress and Health Management Coach. She is a certified HeartMath practitioner, certified Stress and Well Being Assessment provider, Executive coach, and pharmacist of 37 years. As a serial entrepreneur Angela has had many businesses, including owning and operating two independent pharmacies for 15 years in Maine. She decided to go on a healing journey after a breast cancer diagnosis and realizing stress was killing her. On this journey she explored modalities around physical and mental health. Angela found several that she believes helped to save her life. She then courageously sold her pharmacies and pivoted into coaching and mentoring to share her knowledge. Her speciality is using the HeartMath techniques and tec

Today I have a returning guest on the show, Dr. Frieda Wiley, who was on Episode 15 of Season 4. (Listen here: https://www.drmarinabuksov.com/s04e15-writing-your-own-path-w-dr-frieda-wiley/) We talk about the impact of working from home, and what it means for our overall well being, productivity, and social norms - both pre- and post-pandemic. Frieda Wiley, PharmD, suffered some hard knocks working from home, so she’s written a book to guide how to handle this emerging trend and paradigm - from personal experience. The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the world in many ways—and some for the better. For one thing, it created a safe space for people to finally have some very candid conversations about mental health. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Wiley found herself struggling with mental and physical health while working remotely, and it took her months to discover solutions and recuperate. In her book, “Telecommuting Psychosis: From surviving to thriving while working in your pajama pants,” Dr. W

Hi my dears! I had so much fun recording this episode with Ruby Deubry, and you will see why in just a moment when we get into the interview. Ruby’s smile and disposition could literally light up any room and she has so much room in her heart for her multiple areas of passion and genius. Ruby is a pharmacist, board-certified medication management specialist, nutritionist, and personal chef. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Immunology, and Biochemistry at Dalhousie University and then her Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of Waterloo. Ruby also attended the Liaison College of Culinary Arts where she graduated with honors and received their presidential award. Her love for food and wellness has continued to play an integral role in her career. She runs a culinary and healthy lifestyle blog and is an advocate for integrative pharmacy. You can connect with Ruby via: Website: www.rubydeubry.com IG @savvychiccuisine and @pharmacist.ruby Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co

Join host Jenna Carmichael, PharmD on this episode of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast, Journal Club Edition for a discussion on From gut dysbiosis to altered brain function and mental illness: mechanisms and pathways with guest Angela Cates, PharmD, BCPS, CFMP. Dr. Angela Cates is a pharmacist, board certified pharmacotherapy specialist, and certified functional medicine practitioner. She is a graduate of the Purdue University School of Pharmacy. In 2020, Angela founded Cates Pharmacy Consulting, LLC focused on ensuring safe medication use, and in 2021 she pivoted her practice to include a functional medicine approach and created Cultivate Health & Wellness with a focus on the gut-brain connection. Cultivate Health & Wellness serves parents of children and teens working to identify and reverse the underlying causes of their child’s anxiety and depression. Angela uses an integrative approach, with a focus on the gut microbiome, pharmacogenomics, nutrigenomics, and functional lab testing to optimize mental we

Hello my dear listeners! For those of you that watch the video versions of my podcasts, the next couple of episodes did not record my side of the screen for some reason, so you’ll just be seeing the beautiful faces of my guests. Technology, am I right? Anyway, I can’t wait to introduce you to my next guest! Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling is a coach, conscious entrepreneur, and energy healer - and we had the most wonderful conversation. Originally from Germany, Philipp moved to the US in the ‘90s. After a while, in the US he went back to Europe. In 2010 he finally moved to the US for good, together with his wife and two kids. During his business career, he worked as an executive for several well-known companies, including T-Mobile International and T-Mobile US where he served as Vice President. In parallel to a successful international business career, he constantly worked through blockages and barriers that prevented him from truly connecting with his true self. With that, he started to also see