Rawfork Podcast

Biohacking The Executive State with Neuroscience w/Dr. Eugene Choi Hi everyone, welcome back to the show! I took a well-deserved week off for myself for Mother’s Day last week, so this week I have a super special treat in store for you! I had the honor of interviewing a successful pharmacist-entrepreneur in the neuroscience and transformation space. Dr. Eugene K. Choi Pharm. D is a David Bayer certified Transformational Mindset Coach and a board-certified clinical pharmacist that is on a mission to help talented heart-driven leaders operate at their highest levels of performance, intelligence, and communication. He firmly believes that by activating the powerful executive brain, it maximizes results not just in business leaders, but in humanity as a whole. With a background in clinical pharmacy, neuroscience, and business coaching, his unique science-backed process along with the use of groundbreaking technology helps entrepreneurs figure out how to dramatically improve performance, innovate dynamic solutio

Welcome back to the show, everyone. I have a very special, vibrant, passionate guest for today’s episode and can’t wait to get started. Dr. Nandita Koodie's experience began as a Medical Records Custodian in 2003 working in a general physician's office. She explored the pharmaceutical industry working to fabricate nanoparticles as a researcher during her years earning her Doctorate of Pharmacy at Nova Southeastern University. Since then, she also worked hands-on with patients and medications through community pharmacies including Walgreens, Publix, and CVS. Dr. Koodie pursued a clinical role as she entered into hospice care space under ProCare pharmacy before gaining additional experience in a position working in Long Term Care at Polaris Pharmacy Services. Her experiences have made her well-versed in topics surrounding nutrition and chronic disease management of almost every disease state with patients of all ages and various special populations in a multitude of settings. She gained additional knowl

I’d love to share just a couple of little public service announcements for today: I’m launching a 6 month LIVE online program to help you build a holistic herbal medicine practice! I’m hosting a once-in-a-lifetime immersive plant medicine experience in Costa Rica this June - see my website for details or email me at marina@rawfork.com Today I had the pleasure to chat with Dr. Christine Reynolds, yet another team member at PharmToTable functional medicine telehealth platform. Christine received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University and is a Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist with a functional, whole-person approach to medicine. Pursuant to residency training at Methodist Hospital, she served as a clinical pharmacy specialist at Stanford Health Care and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Christine presently practices as a functional medicine pharmacist with PharmToTable and creates a holistic healing experience for anyone looking to improve their health and their life. She be

It was truly a great privilege for me to have the opportunity to chat with Canada’s first Holistic Pharmacist, RoseMarie Pierce. RoseMarie Pierce, B.Sc. Pharm, is the owner of Pharmacy-Alternatives Corporation, a consulting firm specializing natural product development, formulation and research. She earned her Pharmacy degree from Dalhousie University, Halifax, in 1972. RoseMarie studied Herbology with Clinical herbalist Terry Willard, Ph.D. at Wild Rose College. She has integrated these disciplines into her pharmacy practice to become one of Canada’s first holistic pharmacists. Throughout her career, RoseMarie has researched and formulated natural medicines, and lectured across Canada on holistic health with an emphasis on women’s hormonal health, digestive issues, cognitive and ocular wellness, inflammation, immunity, pH balance, as well as drug-nutrient depletions. RoseMarie is on the faculty of Pacific Rim College, an award-winning institution specializing in Holistic Medicine and Sustainable Living

Today, I had the privilege to sit and chat with an esteemed colleague about a very important topic that doesn’t get too much time in the limelight. Dr. Danielle Plummer is a third-generation pharmacist and former professional figure skater. Living an active lifestyle has been at the forefront throughout her life. She earned her PharmD in 2016 from Creighton University, which has opened up a world of opportunity. She currently works in both hospital and retail pharmacy in Las Vegas and also owns two businesses, teleMDcare and HG Pharmacist. Danielle’s main focus now is in improving the quality of life for women with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. She’s super passionate about her children (3 daughters ages 15, 19 and 22), her 2 rescue dogs (Charlie and Rex), yoga, weight lifting, collaborative work with other medical practitioners, changing the perception of “morning sickness.” Through each of her three pregnancies Danielle spent the entire time dealing with nausea and vomiting, which turned out to be Hyperemesi

Hi dear listeners! First of all I want to say that I truly appreciate you tuning in and taking this journey with me. I look forward to hearing kind feedback from you, so please be sure to subscribe, rate and comment - it really makes my day! Also if you or someone you know is interested in being a guest on the show, please let me know by emailing marina@rawfork.com. Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Jamie Wilkey, a true beam of inspiration. Jamie grew up in a small town in Wyoming where she got her start in pharmacy working at the local City Drug. There were only 3 pharmacies within 90 miles, and all of them were staffed by grumpy middle-age male pharmacists. She wanted to change that! So, after completing high school she went straight to the University of Wyoming and completed her undergraduate coursework and her PharmD degree in 6 years. She was active in student government while at UW and also served as president and later as vice-president of her pharmacy class. Upon graduation a w

Hi dear friends, I’m so honored to sit down today with another member of the PharmToTable team. (https://pharmtotable.life/provider/) Dr. Sarah Bachofner is a licensed Restorative Wellness Practitioner and health coach in beautiful Montana where she lives with her husband and best friend, Eric, and two young children. As a family, they love being outdoors in any way. They enjoy cooking, baking, reading, and traveling together. With the advice of a friend, Sarah backed up her pharmacy school training by taking classes in the holistic health field, including Nutrition for Sport, Nutrition for Chronic Disease, Triathlon Training, Medicinal Plants, and Ayurvedic Medicine. When finding functional medicine, there is often a personal journey and Sarah’s was through five years of struggling to stay pregnant. Since she has learned much about what we put in and on our bodies and how important self-care is. She is super grateful that her painful years were followed by two incredible blessings. Sarah is energiz

Hello hello! Today I have another exciting episode in store for you that has been a long time in the making. Dr. Veronica Riera-Gilley and I met when we both joined the PharmToTable telehealth platform of Functional Medicine Pharmacists. (Listen to episodes of other members below and more are forthcoming!) I am so honored to introduce you all to this very special lady. Dr. Riera-Gilley is a holistic pharmacist and owner of Prairie Fire Pharmacy Consulting, PLLC. Her passion is to maximize health with minimal medication. She is a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Advanced Mind-Body Medicine Practitioner, Lifestyle Coach, and Adaptive Yoga Instructor who helps people with healthy living, aging, and dying. You can connect with Veronica by heading to her website or shooting an email: Prairie Fire Pharmacy Consulting, PLLC: https://www.prairiefirerx.com/ Email: prairiefirerx@gmail.com Check out other PharmToTable team members: https://pharmtotable.life/provider/ -Dr. Nicole Grams: https://www.dr

Hi everyone! I had a hectic week so I apologize for getting the podcast out a day later than scheduled! Hopefully we will keep it to air consistently on Fridays moving forward. I’m pumped to introduce you to my second guest of the season today. I found her leading amazing motivational workshops in her Facebook Group, and was drawn by her own branding of the Holistic Pharmacist title. Let’s welcome Komal George, who is a former national level pharmacist in the UK turned Health/Life Coach, Pharmacy Career Change Coach and founder of Turmeric Supplement Brand Amala Pure Health. She has a deep passion for helping others to improve their lifestyles in a holistic way and support her pharmacy colleagues to reach their true career potential. She believes that when we address our inner pharmacy we change our outer pharmacy. She has 16 + years of pharmacy experience in both clinical and community pharmacy as well as expertise in pharmacy policy at national level including auditing of electronic prescriptions.

Hi everyone, welcome to SEASON 4 of the podcast! I’m super excited to be back, and to announce that the podcast will now be called “The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast” to better reflect the subject matter. (The first few episodes were recorded before the rebranding, so I still refer to it by its old RawFork name in those.) I had no idea when I started the podcast that it would evolve in this way, but I did know that I wanted to share people’s stories. It has evolved from me reading my blog posts out loud, to interviewing non-traditional pharmacists, including herbalists! Season 4 will air every Friday, highlighting inspirational pharmacists that chose to fit out of the proverbial box and are working to build a new system of care, focusing on natural and preventative medicine. We will kick off episode one with my first-ever LIVE recording of a podcast that streamed simultaneously on Facebook! Technology is super cool and I’m just trying to keep up and be open to the possibilities! I had a ton in common with this

Today, I had the honor of speaking to Dr. Ifeyinwa Ezeudu, a scientist, pharmacist and medical doctor. Dr. Ezeudu started her journey in Nigeria as a scientist in the laboratory setting, before getting her pharmacy degree in the Philippines. She attended Southwestern University in Cebu, Philippines, as the best graduating student in the entire college of medicine. She was subsequently offered a scholarship to study medicine. Dr. Ezeudu pursued this opportunity because she had always wanted to be a medical doctor growing up. She leaned into all other courses she had studied to become the best version of a medical doctor she could ever envision. Dr. Ezeudu currently works as a nutritionist and weight loss expert with her team on the platform Fluxy Weight Management. Please connect with her via: Fluxy Weight Management website: https://doctorfluxy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifeyinwa-ezeudu-md-rph-slt-a2288153/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorfluxy_weightloss/ Facebook: https://w

I had a captivating conversation this week with Dr. Donna Mazzola. She shared her unique approach balancing science and natural medicine in light of her personal journey with autoimmune disease. Dr. Donna Mazzola is a Pharmacist specializing in functional medicine and human nutrition. Dr. Mazzola has worked in many different areas of Pharmacy and realized her true passion was in overall health and wellness. This passion became an obsession as her learnings conflicted with her core beliefs. Conventional medicine did not have all the answers, and she recognized the importance of balance with nutrition and medicine through her own struggles with Hashimotos. She currently runs a blog “DrAutoimmunegirl” to share reputable scientific information related to autoimmune disorders. Dr. Mazzola’s mission is to help others identify the root cause of disease and create the balance between nutrition and medicine. Dr. Mazzola received a Doctorate of Pharmacy from Ferris State University in 2006, and went on to comp

I had such a blast recording this episode with Dr. Leah Johnson (known to the cannabis community as Dr. Leah "The Holistic Healer"). She was so passionate in talking about improving healthcare utilizing herbs, and in particular her knowledge around cannabis is astounding, and I personally learned a ton! Dr. Leah is a trained Clinical Cannabis Pharmacist and the owner and CEO of Alchemist Consulting. She is also an accomplished, highly driven clinical Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation pharmacist, with primary focus in pain, mental health (depression, anxiety, insomnia, etc.) and sexual health medication management. She also holds 3 patents (under the name: Leah Haibi) for natural herbal remedy tinctures, which she helped develop as the Head of Research & Development for an herbal supplement company. Dr. Leah believes that complete physical & mental health and well-being can be influenced by the utilization of cannabis, as well as other herbal remedies and supplements, in conjunction with pharmaceutical medica

I had a blast recording this latest episode, featuring a multi-passionate pharmacist and entrepreneur, who boldly went after his dreams and never looked back. Robert Kress, RPh, graduated from Temple University School of Pharmacy in Philadelphia PA in 1994. After becoming disenchanted with the chemical dominant based medical system, Robert took his passion for nutrition and became board certified in clinical nutrition through the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board, as well as trained as a compounding pharmacist through the Professional Compounding Centers of America. During this time, Robert opened his own compounding and nutritional clinic, which blossomed into a complete longevity clinic housing other integrative practitioners. Robert became certified in Quantum Reflex Analysis, a practice of kinesiology, as well as have trained and certified in other modalities such as Reiki, auricular acupuncture, he is a Primal Health Coach, and a Registered Yoga Teacher. Currently, Robert consults both with patie

Today I’m super excited to bring on a pharmacist who’s passionate about advocating about what you can do as a family and community to help deal with food sensitivities and allergies. As someone who deals with this on the daily with her own family, she sees just how challenging it is. Dr. Charise Barnes uses her food allergy experiences with her pharmacy career and entrepreneur interests to help inform her community how to endure restrictions with food allergies, allergies, and asthma. Her mission is to bring awareness to food allergies, especially since her own son has been allergic to peanuts and treenuts ever since he was a toddler. There are so many nuances to adjusting to caring for your family on the day to day, let alone navigating dining out or traveling with allergies. She is passionate about educating and finding solutions by sharing her own family’s journey. Dr. Barnes graduated from Mercer University School of Pharmacy and is learning more each day about nutrition and food allergies. Pleas

I’m so honored to have the privilege to sit and talk with such amazing talented, driven and dedicated pharmacists and other practitioners on the show. Today is no exception as I explore the journey of a very mission oriented healthcare professional. Dr. Esther Onyoni is a pharmacist, a health coach and aspiring functional medicine practitioner. She graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and has been practicing pharmacy for 14 years in the community setting. She became board certified in geriatric pharmacy in 2018. She trained as a health coach from Health Coach Institute after observing and recognizing the struggle of her patients, especially those with chronic conditions whose health kept deteriorating. She is currently training as a functional medicine practitioner from Functional Medicine University. Her passion is to bring hope to her patients by teaching them to be active participants in their own health and reduce their pill burden. She can be found on: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-onyoni/ F

I’m delighted to bring on another wonderful and innovative pharmacist with a huge heart on the show today. We had connected on social media on sharing similar views about the role pharmacists can and should play in the community. Dr. Maria Glukhovsky has been a pharmacist for the past eleven years, clinical educator across many disease states and a clinical instructor at a Doctor of Pharmacy Program. She taught many diabetes and hypertension seminars to her patients over the years and has discovered everyone needs support and encouragement to succeed in their journey to better health. Dr. Maria is a prescription monograph reviewer and editor at a top tele-health company, Plushcare.com and a contributing author for PACS (www.panicandanxiety.org). She loves medical writing and contributing to projects that will impact others to make a difference. Dr. Maria is currently working on publishing a children’s book to promote mental health in children and their self-esteem. She has supported and counseled hundre

I can’t wait to release this beautiful episode into the world. It was a conversation that was seamlessly co created by two souls being open, honest and raw. I honestly felt like I was going down a rabbit hole of an epic healing journey led by Alice herself. I really hope you guys enjoy this one! From the compounding lab to the consultation office, Dr. Jenna W. Clack prides herself on finding new and innovative ways to naturally help the human body achieve neurohormonal homeostasis. Through an advanced understanding of epigenetics, hormonal pathways, methylation, detoxification, and metabolic & functional medicine, Jenna’s approach has been utilized by patients and practitioners alike. Jenna’s pharmacy background began over a decade ago, at age 18, working at an independent compounding pharmacy in the Texas hill country. From there, she gained her Doctorate of Pharmacy from The University the Incarnate Word (San Antonio, TX), and soon after completed her advanced fellowship in Anti-Aging, Metabolic & Functio

Today I had the pleasure of hanging out virtually with a person who blew me away with both her passion and wealth of knowledge and experience in the healthcare field. Dr. Marilena Grittani has been a Clinical Pharmacist for over 26 years, practiced in several hospitals and pharmacies throughout 5 states of the US. But that’s not the thing that makes her the most impressive. How she got her credentials required a lot of work and dedication, as she moved from a different continent and built both a career and a family in a foreign country. It’s no wonder that her focus now is to empower each female that loves and cares about her family, to make the best-educated medical decisions to improve her family's health. She has built an entire community around her vision and passion. Dr. Marilena’s “Legal Drug Dealer” podcast launched earlier this year originally focused on educating the listener about what pharmacists do but quickly evolved to a medical platform for professional providers that want to educate around

I’m very excited to bring my international guest on the show this week as I connect with Dr. Allie Xu. We talk about Eastern and Western modalities, and how pharmacy is conducted down under in Australia - as well as the changing face of pharmacy as implemented by innovative businesses and progressive individuals. Allie was born and raised in a fourth-generation medical family in Shanghai, China, and moved to Australia when she was 15 years old. She is a community pharmacist and holistic health & life coach specialising in emotion mind-body connection, Emotional Intelligence and women's health, currently studying Master of Chinese Medicine to learn about Eastern Medicine Philosophy lifestyle and the secret of vitality and longevity. She is the founder of the Global Pharmacy Entrepreneur Community and the host of Pharmacy Entrepreneur TV and podcast to support Pharmacists from different parts of the world to network and develop entrepreneur mindsets and skills. She is passionate about showing the connection