Best RawFork Podcasts (2025)

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S08E15 - Ecological Grief and Active Hope in a Changing World with Gwyneth Jones 52:26

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I had the honor of interviewing a like-hearted soul whom I deeply respect and admire, around the topic of transmuting our grief, rage + fear about the wider big picture of the world. For such a heavy topic, I came out of it inspired to connect deeper with nature, and grateful for the gift of life.Gwyneth Jones guides individuals through the emotio…

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S08E14 - Transforming Health with Ancestral Nutrition with James Barry 1:00:29

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I have used the word “impressive” more times than I could count when conversing with today’s guest, whose passion is to reconnect people to the wisdom of ancestral eating. For him, this work is deeply personal—it’s not just about creating a product, but about addressing the nutritional deficiencies that are at the root of so many modern health chal…

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S08E13 - Herbal & Nutraceutical Solutions in Healthcare w/ Jeffery A Johnson, PharmD 58:15

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It was truly an honor and a great pleasure to talk to a well-respected colleague and friend about his experience as both a pharmacist and an expert in the natural products field. He is a true embodiment of the Myth, Man and Legend. Tune in to learn more about filling in the gaps in the current healthcare climate by utilizing evidence-backed nutrace…

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S08E12 - Radiant Skincare From Seed to Bottle with Aviva Tilson 45:22

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I know I say this every time, but this episode is truly special as I interview a fellow herbalist about her story of creating a skincare line that’s built on compassion for people and the planet. Aviva Tilson is the founder of Apis Apotheca, which she began 8 years ago when combining her experience with organic farming, herbalism, and desire to res…

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S08E11 - Psilocybin in Practice: Safe, Sacred, and Sincere with Pam Conboy and Leah Linder 53:00

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Psilocybin has demonstrated a long track record of safety and efficacy in a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and cognitive decline. Although to date, this natural substance remains classified as a Schedule 1 drug, there are protected use scenarios including sincere spiritual use. The Religious Freedom Restorat…

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S08E10 - Whole Planet Care through Herbalism with Richard Mandelbaum 48:00

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Today I am sharing an important conversation with one of my primary herbal teachers, about the micro and macro views of health and healing. Modern life too often disassociates us from our innate identity and relationship with our greater ecosystem, biome, and planet. Herbal medicine, when practiced deeply and mindfully, goes beyond a simplistic rep…

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S08E09 - What Your Mouth Telling You About Your Health with Dr. Nammy Patel 51:48

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The field of Holistic Dentistry has fascinated me ever since I learned about the work of Dr. Weston A. Price and his research into the diets that support healthy teeth and jaw development. Join me in this fascinating conversation with a renowned expert in this field. Dr. Patel’s Green Dentistry practice focuses on the patient, first and foremost. F…

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S08E08 - Avoiding Common Mistakes in Chronic Illness Recovery | Mel Hopper Koppelman 48:53

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Today I got to have an amazing conversation that busts myths and makes the road to recovery seem simple and in one’s reach. My guest’s message is that you can solve even complex health problems with a systematic and proven step by step approach.Mel Hopper Koppelman, Program Director at Synthesis Health Lab, is the go-to expert for people who've "tr…

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S08E07 - Functional Medicine for Better Menstrual Cycles with Nicole Robinson, PharmD 50:22

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A Functional Medicine Approach for the Best Menstrual Cycles You’ve Ever Had with Nicole Robinson, PharmDToday’s episode dives into something that’s frankly underestimated and not talked about enough: women’s health. Not only are women underrepresented in clinical studies, but they’re frequently told that their suffering is either “normal” or “all …

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S08E06 - Empowering Parents with Nutrition and Homeopathy with Dr. Michelle Perro, MD 56:31

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In a world of analysis paralysis where medicine is more confusing than ever and the system seems rigged against health, today’s podcast guest is a breath of fresh air as she makes it simple to empower ourselves, and pave the way for the future: our children.Michelle Perro, MD, DHom is a seasoned clinician with over 40 years of experience in pediatr…

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S08E05 - Optimise Health and Live Longer through a Data Driven Approach with Torkil Færø 45:18

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With more health experts than ever, we have more complexity and confusion about what it actually takes to be healthy in 2025. My podcast guest today helps to dispel myths and mysteries by using data to examine bio-individuality in real time. We talk about using smartwatches, smart rings and other wearables to track stress levels through observing H…

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S08E04 - Becoming a Multihyphenate Integrative Pharmacist with Dr. Swathi Varanasi 42:30

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Being a pharmacist is exciting–as long as you're willing to try new things. These are wise words from my returning guest on today’s podcast, who has been paving the way for integrative pharmacy.Dr. Swathi Varanasi is an award-winning pharmacist passionate about the intersection of personalized medicine, patient outcomes, and innovation.With experie…

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S08E03 - Somatic Breath To Take your Health To The Next Level With Judy Lynn Koons 51:44

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I’m beyond grateful to be doing the work that I do and meet the amazing individuals that I do on my podcast. Today I got a surprise bonus gift from my guest in the form of a mini-healing session with her after we recorded the podcast episode. Her mission is to help as many individuals as possible come out of struggle and suffering without having to…

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S08E02 - Addressing Causes of Disease through Functional Diagnostic Nutrition w/ Reed Davis 55:19

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I’m back this week after a whirlwind weekend of attending the 2025 Integrative Healthcare Symposium and getting over some bouts of sickness in my household. Today’s guest is a true master of systematic approaches to tackling health challenges - you don’t want to miss this one!Reed Davis, Double-Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and…

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S08E01 - Pain Relief Using The Power Of Touch with Njideka Olatunde 55:33

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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast! With this opening episode, my guest and I discuss a very controversial topic that doesn’t have a great solution in the medical field. Tune in to learn why the power of touch and Reflexology is important in relieving physical, mental and emotional pain as a medication and addiction free alte…

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S07E22 - From Earth's Depths to Your Gut: Boosting Health with Essential Minerals with Kortney Leany 51:34

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I’m closing out the season with another wonderful and inspiring guest who shares her quest for health that led her to look at herself from a lens of love and starting from the basics.Kortney Leany, born near the picturesque Rocky Mountains of Colorado, grew up as the middle child in a loving family. Her journey of self-discovery began early, balanc…

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S07E21 - A Healing Professional Journey from Prescriptions to Purpose with Renee Jahnke, PharmD 53:43

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I hope everyone is enjoying the unseasonable warm weather of November (though it makes me double down in my own awareness and efforts for a sustainable climate positive future). Today I had the best time recording this episode with a colleague I’ve known from the holistic pharmacy field for quite some time and we chat about taking control of your h…

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S07E20 - Holistic Strategies to Break Up with Chronic SIBO with Jen Yundt Coles 54:01

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Hey everyone, I hope you all have been enjoying the fall weather and the start of the fall holidays. Today, I’m thrilled to welcome a guest who brings a unique and empowering perspective to health and wellness. A self-proclaimed ‘rebel’ in the wellness space, her goal is to inspire us all to become our own health advocates.Jen Yundt Coles is an AFM…

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S07E19 - Protecting Your Family Against the Ongoing Impact of Chemical Toxins with David Steinman 43:37

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David strives to raise awareness about health and environmental dangers and proposes valuable alternatives and affordable substitutes to ensure families can keep their loved ones safe from these harmful substances. He delves into how everyone can turn shopping choices into personal activism and push politicians toward passing tough laws that demand…

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S07E18 - Harnessing Psychedelics for Improved Wellbeing with Neil Markey 46:10

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Today’s guest takes a holistic approach to healing body, mind and soul through an unconventional journey with plant medicine. Whether or not you come from a health background, tune in to learn how improved wellbeing is possible with the safe use of psychedelicsNeil Markey is the co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats, the world’s only psychedelics …

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S07E17 - Innovating Wellness Plan Management through PEMF Therapy with Tim Daniels 40:23

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I had so much fun and learned a lot about PEMF from Tim Daniels on today’s episode! His mission is to help people live physically enjoyable lives well into their golden years.As a Wellness Plan Manager, Tim is dedicated to helping individuals live better, healthier lives and thrive physically well into their golden years. He customizes wellness pla…

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S07E16 - Start with One: The Power of Belief and Behavior Change with Kathleen Klug 44:42

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I can’t believe summer is coming to a close very soon, and my son has already started school. However I am also looking forward to having a more structured and organized schedule after an eventful and busy summer season. And I have a treat for you for the Labor Day weekend with my latest podcast guest, with whom I share a strong hope for health and…

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S07E15 - Treating the Root Cause of Acne With Novel Topical Probiotics with Yug Varma, PhD 51:47

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Hey everyone, I hope you have been enjoying the summer! I just took a week off from technology (well as much as one can nowadays) and immersed myself in nature so I’m feeling recharged. And I can’t wait to introduce my next guest, who completely changed the way I look at acne and skin health. Join me as I interview Yug Varma, PhD, the Cofounder & C…

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S07E14 - Remote Holistic Programs to Boost Your Business's Impact and Income w/ Laura Baum 34:43

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I firmly believe that holistic lifestyle medicine is the way to better overall health outcomes and it can be an easy addition to your existing practice. So I recently had a Masterclass with today’s podcast guest covering the 5 Critical Daily Business Activities For Massive Impact And Growth In 2024 - and she is sharing some of these tips on today’s…

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S07E13 - First Accessible GI Mapping Microbiome Test with Linta Mustafa 43:02

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I’m back this week with another fascinating conversation about the foundation of health. You guessed it, we are diving deep into the gut again today!I’m joined by a fiercely passionate and intelligent woman who is innovating healthcare by combining technology and integrative screening tools with accessibility. Linta Mustafa's mission with Vitract i…

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S07E12 - How Your Face and Body Can Open You To Receive More Of What You Say You Want with Tammy Cho 38:20

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Hi dear listeners, I cannot wait to share this next episode with you so you can meet today’s guest. Her vision is to remove 100,000 leaders from the hustle culture to create meaningful impact and authentic abundance with more peace, ease, and flow, in alignment with their true authentic selves.Tammy Cho is a former registered nurse turned internati…

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S07E11 - Stepping into Your Fullest and Healthiest Expression with Sarah Townley 45:04

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Welcome back to the show everyone! Summer swept in swiftly and it’s already scorching here in NYC. Summer Solstice has just passed, which marks the halfway point between summer and winter. Lots of people are caught up in events and celebrations, graduations, etc. With that said, I’m here with a guest that is not only able to survive as a busy mom, …

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S07E10 - Improving Gut Microbiome to Propel Your Life with Inna Melamed, PharmD 38:36

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The age-old Hippocratic saying that all disease begins in the gut is proven time and time again in practice. It is one of the greatest legacies that he bestowed upon the medical field, along with the Hippocratic oath to “do no harm.” So today, my guest and I will explore how the gut can have a hand in every disease state, and also can be a therapeu…

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S07E09 - The diapedic Experience: CBD From Soil to Shelf with Datron Branch 48:40

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Welcome back to the show everyone! I’m so excited to talk to you today about a very hot topic right now in both the pharmaceutical and wellness spaces. My guest today will be discussing the hemp/CBD industry by sharing his company’s expertise and experience as licensed hemp cultivators and premium CBD product distributors.Datron Branch manages all …

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S07E08 - Bridging the Medical Gap with Nature & Joy with Eziaku Ogbonna 39:24

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Although I’m recovering from a cold as I record this, I cannot be more excited to introduce you to my next guest on the Holistic Pharmacist Podcast, who truly embodies a holistic approach to health and wellness. I believe we truly captured her beautiful essence as well as that of her beautiful botanical brand. Shameless plug: check out her products…

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S07E07 - Pharmacogenomics as the Patient Advocate for Better Health Outcomes with Mark A Smith 46:42

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I hope everyone’s been enjoying recent holidays and the weather. It’s finally feeling like spring here in NY! Today I am so excited to talk with my guest about becoming our own advocates in healthcare, and in what we are prescribed as part of that journey. We will be talking about pharmacogenomics as the tool that will help us usher in the future w…

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S07E06 - Gut Health - Health Begins in the Gut w/ Dr. Loredana Marzullo Shapson, PharmD 44:55

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It’s true what the forefather of modern medicine said about disease originating in the gut. Following in Hippocrates’s footsteps, my podcast guest will be sharing how fixing your gut health can and will help fix any other issues you may have.Dr. Loredana Marzullo Shapson, PharmD, FNTP is the founder of LifeMod Solutions, a holistic health practice …

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S07E05 - Why Nutrition Plays a Vital role in Your Digital Wellness Practices with Kylen Ribeiro 47:21

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Welcome back to the show everyone! This week I’m celebrating my daughter’s second birthday, and on that note I'm also looking to build a better future for our children, and their children!My guest and I will be discussing how we are surrounded by more toxins than ever before. Scientists and doctors know wireless signals can affect the body, similar…

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S07E04 - “What-Supp” for Natural Cancer Support w/ Gina Marie Ruffa aka Mama G 42:55

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What’s up everyone? I have quite a treat for you in store today, as I am introducing you to yet another inspiring guest and powerhouse. Coworkers widely regard her as “Mother Nature,” “Wellness Warrior” and an “Inspiring Health Educator.” As a parent of a child who battled cancer she can help parents with the overwhelming feeling of a childhood can…

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S07E03 - Amplifying Pharmacy through Collaborations with Ahunna Freeman 44:48

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Hello fellow humans and healthcare leaders! I hope everyone had an amazing Valentine’s day and keeping up with the theme, I am beyond honored to introduce my next guest who has so much heart and courage. With this episode, we hope to inspire other pharmacists to lean into their unique qualities and coaching. My guest’s message to listeners is this:…

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S07E02 - From Western Medicine to Naturopathic Care with Heather Hardin 39:51

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I still can’t believe we’re already on season 7 of the podcast - marking 7 years!And I also can’t wait to introduce my next guest, who I personally got the honor to know as a human and student in my herbal practitioner program. Heather Hardin received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida in 2005 and is a Board-Certified Ambu…

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S07E01 - Disrupting Dis-ease with Essential Oils with Tammy L. Davis 49:09

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Hello my dear listeners, and welcome to season 7 of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast! We are back for a fresh new season after a short break for integration and recalibration after the winter holidays. I hope that you are all taking good care of yourselves and doing the visionary work now to plant seeds for a fruitful harvest in 2024.Without further a…

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S06E22 - Healing Inside Out with Cheryl Paswater 50:24

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Season’s greetings everyone! The holiday season is upon us, and with it, the dawn of a new year. I can’t think of a better episode to wrap up the 6th season of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast than what you’re about to hear.My guest has a bunch of treats for us in store, filled with juicy and relatable information, the most important being that healin…

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S06E21 - Embracing the entrepreneurial mindset and empowering women to lead with Hillary Blackburn 54:45

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Hey everyone, I’m back this week with a very special guest and fellow podcaster, who is passionate about promoting the pharmacy profession and transforming healthcare. She is the founder of Talk to Your Pharmacist, which has over 250 episodes highlighting successful pharmacy leaders and sharing about current healthcare trends. Her interest in leade…

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S06E20 - Balancing Career, Family, and Health w/Stephanie Smith 1:07:20

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Greetings, dear listeners. I hope you had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving to start this holiday season. For me it’s always a great reminder of counting one’s blessings, not only seasonally but having a dedicated gratitude practice. Now without further ado I’d like to introduce my next guest, with whom I share a mission to optimize your health in o…

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S06E19 - Freedom From Pharma with Dr. Jen VanDeWater, PharmD 49:55

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Hello dear listeners! I can’t believe that November is here and 2024 is right around the corner! Before you know it, we will be at the holiday season and leaving 2023 in the rear view mirror. If you’d like to savor some magic as we wrap up the season, I’ve got some surprises and Black Friday specials that I’ll be announcing soon so make sure to fol…

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S06E18 - Paving Your Nontraditional Pharmacy Path w/ Dr. Sarah Anderson, PharmD 1:00:37

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Hey everyone, we are entering one of my favorite seasons of the year, and are just coming off the whimsical shenanigans of Halloween, which is my son’s favorite holiday. And I have just a delightful treat in store for you today, where I interview one of my colleagues and student ambassadors for my Herbal Training program.Dr. Sarah Shore Anderson is…

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S06E17 - Unique Pharmacy Services for Health Pillars with Dr. Pattani 45:41

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Hi Dear Ones,I’m back this week with another brilliant pharmacist whose core message is: You are not your disorder, don’t let labels define you! This sums up the failure of our reductionist Western healthcare approach to focus on what’s wrong, and favor evidence based medicine. While this is useful to a degree, there are certainly downsides prevent…

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S06E16 - One Pharmacist's Journey From Band-Aid Medicine to Whole Body Health w/Dr. Lara May, PharmD 55:45

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Hi dear listeners! I am so excited to introduce my next guest, a like-minded soul who believes that chronic diseases don't have to be chronic. They are reversible and preventable with the right lifestyle choices. Healing is not one size fits all, which is why today’s guest practices functional medicine and energy healing. We talk about getting to t…

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S06E15 - Process-Oriented Healing through the Body via Movement and Touch with Cara Liguori 1:06:40

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Hi my dear listeners! I am thrilled to introduce my next guest because we talk about the starkly opposing ideologies between Western and Eastern medicine, in the context of infant movement development and beyond. Cara Angela Liguori is a Somatic Practitioner, Infant Developmental Movement Educator, and Dream Guide whose creative healing journey beg…

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S06E14 - Mapping a Successful Herbal Career by Going Deep with Sara Chana Silverstein 47:14

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Hello dear ones! I am over the moon and beyond grateful to share this next episode with you, where I got to interview one of my herbal teachers. We go deep into clinical pearls from this super-experienced powerhouse of a woman who’d like you to take away the following bottom line: the herbs are here to help heal us, they’re inexpensive, safe and ea…

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S06E13 - One Simple Change to Creating Huge Results with Melissa Hetrick 46:19

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It’s always a joy to have incredible conversations with incredible people on this podcast. Today I am interviewing a dear colleague and co-author of the book Beyond the Counter, and we discuss why it's so important to take care of your body, and mind NOW. You're either paying for prevention now, or treatment later. Dr. Melissa Hetrick, PharmD, BCPS…

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S06E12 - Tips on Long-COVID Symptom Management From Provider-turned-patient with Salam Kabbani 49:36

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Today I talk with a fellow pharmacist who became a patient going through our healthcare system, desperate for answers and having to advocate for herself from the other side of the treatment counter. We discuss what it takes to stay healthy in today’s post-COVID world when so much remains shrouded in mystery, and yet going back to the basics of self…

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S06E11 - Holistic Support for Population Health through Intrapreneurship with Dr. Rohit Moghe 56:32

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Hello everyone, I’m super excited to release this next episode that was recorded at the start of this year. We covered so many topics near and dear to my personal and professional mission and I’m so honored to introduce my next guest and what he is contributing to healthcare.Dr. Rohit Moghe is an ambulatory care & population health clinical pharmac…

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S06E10 - A Pharmacist’s Guide to Holistic Fertility and Motherhood with Katie Wood 49:38

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Hello dear listeners, I am just coming off an extended 4th of July break and hope you all are enjoying the summer so far and celebrating every occasion the season offers. One of the things I cherish most in my life is spending time with family, and one of my biggest blessings has been becoming a mother. Today I’m interviewing a fellow holistic-mind…