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Herbally YoursMarina Buksov - From Pharmacy To Holistic HerbalismEllen Kamhi talks with Dr. Marina Buksov, who has a background is in the allopathic pharmacy field and holds a PharmD from St. John’s University. Marina now focuses on Natural Health, and is a Functional Pharmacist, Mental Fitness & Herbal Educator, and lifelong learner of the Healing Arts. She is the creator of Build Your Holistic Herbal Practice course mentoring other healthcare professionals in clinical herbal as well as business skills. https://www.marinabuksov.com/my-links/
2025-01-1428 min
Living In The Solution with Dr. Elaina GeorgeHerbal Medicine and Other Powerful Treatment OptionsMarina Buksov, functional pharmacist and host of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast, joins Dr. George to discuss the power of alternative and herbal medicine to expand less invasive treatment options for patients. Marina Buksov is also a Mental Fitness & Health Coach, Herbal Educator, and lifelong learner of the Healing Arts. She is the creator of Build Your Holistic Herbal Practice course mentoring other healthcare professionals in clinical herbal as well as business skills. Marina guides practitioners to rediscover their passion for medicine by expanding their mind and clinical skills to include natural, holistic, alternative and herbal med...
2024-08-1114 min
The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS07E08 - Bridging the Medical Gap with Nature & Joy with Eziaku OgbonnaAlthough 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 for Mother’s day this weekend (and I’ve also sent an email about my products and a partner brand if you’re looking for herbal teas and alcohol-free tinctures. And if you’re not on my email list - head to...
2024-05-1539 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS07E02 - From Western Medicine to Naturopathic Care with Heather HardinI 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 Ambulatory Care Specialist. After working as a community pharmacist, Dr Hardin became a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy from 2010 to 2018.
Heather currently owns her own health and wellness company, Halo Health Servic...
2024-02-1639 min
Pharmacy Podcast NetworkHerbal Medicine with Marina Buksov | MaternityRx
Dr. Danielle Plummer, PharmD, dives into the world of herbalism with the esteemed Dr. Marina Buksov, a specialist in this ancient practice. Discover the rich historical tapestry of herbal medicine and its invaluable role in bolstering maternal health across the spectrum from preconception to post-pregnancy. Dr. Buksov guides us through the art of harnessing herbs to optimize fertility, maintain a healthy pregnancy and support postpartum recovery. From improving gut health to combating morning sickness, along with urinary and mental health and so much else, the episode explores how herbs can alleviate common pregnancy-related discomforts. Furthermore, Dr. Buksov shares practical advice...
2023-10-1637 min
Pharmacist Business PodcastHerbal Medicine: Special Guest Marina Buksov, PharmDIn today's episode, we have a special guest, Marina Buksov, she is a Functional Medicine Pharmacist (PharmD), Health Coach, Herbal Educator, and lifelong learner of the Healing Arts. Join us in this informative podcast as we learn from Marina about herbal medicine.
2023-08-2932 min
Talk to Your PharmacistHerbal Medicine with Marina Buksov, PharmDIn this episode, our guest is Marina Buksov, a Functional Medicine Pharmacist (PharmD), Mental Fitness & Health Coach, Herbal Educator, and lifelong learner of the Healing Arts. She is the creator of Build Your Holistic Herbal Practice course mentoring other healthcare professionals in clinical herbal as well as business skills. She is also a Functional Medicine Pharmacist as part of PharmToTable telehealth platform, and the host of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast.Marina guides practitioners to rediscover their passion for medicine by expanding their mind and clinical skills to include natural, holistic, alternative and herbal medicine...
2023-08-2035 min
Finally Get Pregnant Naturally: Holistic Fertility Support To Conceive Naturally and Stay Pregnant After Miscarriage#3 | How Herbal Medicine Can Support Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealingDr. Marina Buksov is a Functional Medicine Pharmacist (PharmD), Health Coach, Herbal Educator, and lifelong learner of the Healing Arts. She is the creator of Build Your Holistic Herbal Practice course mentoring other healthcare professionals in clinical herbal as well as business skills. She is also a Functional Medicine Pharmacist as part of PharmToTable telehealth platform. Marina guides practitioners to rediscover their passion for medicine by expanding their mind and clinical skills to include natural, holistic, alternative and herbal medicine from which conventional pharmacy practice originated! She believes in honoring plants as food and medicine for sustainable & sovereign health. Wh...
2023-01-1831 min
Cultivating Confidence with Nicole GramsU21. Changing beliefs - Unscripted w/ Dr. Marina BuksovOne of the biggest struggles with personal growth is changing beliefs you've held.
It's uncomfortable.
And
It's a necessary step in the process of becoming who you want to be.
In today's episode, Dr. Marina Buksov and I chat about what it's like to change beliefs, how you know when it's time to do so, and what to do about it.
Connect with Dr. Marina: drmarinabuksov.com.
And to schedule a consult with Nicole: https://calendly.com/nicolegrams/consult
2023-01-1733 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS05E20 - Intermittent Fasting and Cancer: A Holistic Pharmacy Podcast Journal Club with Preet MankooHello 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 t...
2023-01-0930 min
The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS05E03 - Lavender Oil for Anxiety: A Holistic Pharmacy Journal Club with Kari CooneyJoin host Jenna Carmichael, PharmD as she discusses A multi-center, double-blind, randomised study of the Lavender oil preparation Silexan in comparison to Lorazepam for generalized anxiety disorder with guest Kari Coody, PharmD.
Kari Coody is a Christian, wife, mom, Integrative Health Practitioner, Pharm D., and co-host of Take the Upgrade Podcast. Helping women prioritize their health is a real passion after seeing how broken the healthcare system is. She loves putting the pieces together and getting to the root cause of her client's issues and walking on their journey with them. Kari’s greatest role is being a wife to BJ...
2022-04-1222 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS05E02 - Find Empowerment on Your Healing Journey: Approaching Cancer HolisticallyHi there! We will be releasing biweekly episodes on the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast from now on. Last time you met my new cohost Dr. Jenna Carmichael - and today I am airing an interview I conducted with her a little while back when preparing for this season.
Dr. Jenna Carmichael is a graduate of the University of Arizona, College of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY1 at the Sierra Nevada VA Health Care System in Reno, NV, and her PGY2 in Oncology Pharmacy at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. She spent 5 years working as a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist specializing in...
2022-03-251h 11The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS05E01 - Defining Holistic, Integrative and Functional MedicineHi everyone, I’m super excited to be back with Season 5 of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast!
And I have some announcements and updates to share with you about what I’ve been up to during the break between seasons.
I’ve partnered with the Pharmacy Podcast Network to expand my reach and to collaborate with like-minded professionals! And I will be changing the format of the podcast to include subject matter expert insights, journal clubs to dissect the latest literature together, and a regular FM segment in addition to bringing you inspiring stories that have always been at the heart of thi...
2022-03-0858 min
Wholly a WomanEpisode 100: EPISODE 100! What is one thing a woman can do to celebrate her whole womanhood? | Dr. Emily, natural family planning pharmacistWhat is one thing a woman can do to celebrate her whole womanhood?—Ep 7: Amy Bizal: Unapologetically doing something that makes you happyEp 8: Terra Sorg: Know your priorities and your valuesEp 16: Dr. Heather Rhodes: Take care of herselfEp 17: CC Clark: Celebrate small winsEp 19: Marina Buksov: Love and accept yourselfEp 22: Melody Hartzler: Balance and thriveEp 23: Jigyasa Takkar: Accept yourself and be curiousEp 25: Lisa Smithen: Love you the way you areEp 27: Karen Schultz: Chart - put your signs of fertility down on paperEp...
2022-02-2037 min
The MinDful PharmD PodcastDr. Marina Buksov - Marrying Science and Client Values[S2E3]Costa Rica or bust! Dr. Marina Buksov takes me on a journey of her trip to Costa Rica this summer! We also discuss how practitioners can strive to marry science and client values, Unified Integrative Medicine Theory, and intuitive eating!Let's ConnectClick to reach Dr. Marina BuksovSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mindful-pharmd-podcast/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-221h 17
Lick, Stick, and MoreEp. 15 | Holistic Herbalism with Dr. Marina Buksov, PharmDEp. 15 | Holistic Herbalism with Dr. Marina Buksov, PharmDListen in for guidance on implementing spirit-led practice, innovative tools, and professional development tips to bring you beyond ordinary healthcare. Subscribe for more and share to spread the Word!Connect with Dr. Zahid Sheikh here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marina-buksov-18677951/Website: https://www.drmarinabuksov.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI9Gmc14FaA5iruai-yZFNA?pbjreload=102IG: @drmarinabuksovFacebook: www.facebook.com/rawforkTiktok: h...
2021-09-1014 min
Your Financial PharmacistYFP 218: How Marina Created a Business in Clinical HerbalismDr. Marina Buksov discusses her entrepreneurial journey in natural remedies and clinical herbalism. Mentioned on the Show Take the Financial Fitness Test Dr. Marina Buksov: Holistic Nutritionist, Clinical Herbalist YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists Connect with Marina Buksov on Facebook Connect with RawFork on Facebook Follow Marina Buksov on Instagram: @drmarinabuksov Follow Marina Buksov on TikTok: @drmarinabuksov
2021-08-2641 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E20 - Integrative Quantum Healing with Naturopathic Dr. Elizabeth BolenWow, I can’t believe we’ve made it to the season finale! To close out the season, I connected with a truly magnificent healer and teacher, who shares her wisdom with patients and practitioners alike.
Dr. Elizabeth Bolen, ND, is an adventurous woman who broke free from conventional paradigms in order to liberate a new era in health. Her tenacity keeps her grounded. Dr. Liz moved to a small town in the Canadian Arctic, pivoted her entire practice virtually, and she continues to build her practice regardless of where her RCMP husband gets posted, all while raising her young chil...
2021-08-1359 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E19 - Living on Purpose with No Regrets with Dr. Richard HarrisWelcome back to the show everyone! Thanks so much for listening, rating, reviewing and sharing, I really appreciate the support!
Today I have a real treat in store. There was so much wisdom dropped between the mantras and the exemplary life of the individual I interviewed, that it was hard to choose just one quote for my social media feature!
Dr. Richard E Harris II MD, PharmD, MBA, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and pharmacist. Dr. Harris attended the University of Texas at Austin for pharmacy school then pursued medical education at the McGovern School of Medicine in Houston...
2021-07-3056 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E18 - The Spiritual Journey to Personal and Public Health with Dr. Adeola OkeHello, hello everyone! I have to admit this week got away from me and I am a day late posting this episode. Not only that, but I’m preparing for some huge changes here at the podcast and will be taking my end-of-season break here shortly as a result.
Not to worry, I’ll see you on the other side, when I’m back in the fall with a very special premiere of Season 5, so stay tuned!
Today I had the absolute pleasure chatting with the genius nursing major turned pharmacist, with a Masters in Public Health somewhere in between. Oh and...
2021-07-241h 03The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E17 - The Hidden Dangers of Technology (and How You Can Defend Yourself) withDaniel DeBaunHey there, dear listeners! Today I have a slight deviation from my usual podcasts where I interview a pharmacist or other healthcare professional. Today I’m bringing you the other side of the story, discussing medical research about an invisible and silent environmental pollutant that plagues health, unbeknownst to many of us. We touch on everything from cell phones to wifi to microwaves in this episode! Today we dive deep into industrial electromagnetic toxicity with author and industry leader of EMF radiation, Daniel DeBaun.
Daniel is an internationally recognized expert in EMF radiation, EMF shielding, and EMF-related health issues with sp...
2021-07-161h 15The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E16 - Personalized Coaching for Patient Advocacy with Dr. Phyllis KamauHey Holistic Pharmacy listeners, I hope you’ve been enjoying this season so far! If you would like to appear on the show or would like to nominate an inspirational pharmacist, please email me at marina@rawfork.com or drop me a line on IG @rawfork.
This week I met with a wonderful fellow pharmacist who is serving her community by educating and helping set up a strong foundation for health.
Dr. Phyllis Kamau, is a pharmacist, entrepreneur, consultant and patient advocate. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. She also holds a Bachelor’s in...
2021-07-0951 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E15 - Writing Your Own Path with Dr. Frieda WileyHola, I’m back from my first-ever LIVE retreat in Costa Rica! If you’re interested in following my journey please tune into my IG profile @rawfork https://www.instagram.com/rawfork/ where I share lots of photos, videos and takeaways from this truly transformative experience.
Now let’s get back to today’s podcast episode! I’m super excited to introduce you to my next guest, with whom I had a blast recording, and was surprised at how many things we connect on!
Dr. Frieda Wiley is a licensed pharmacist-turned-freelance medical writer and medical journalist. She has written for numerous o...
2021-07-0254 min
XPAND CAPACITY™31. Repurposing Your Skills with Dr. Marina BuksovIn today's episode, we will hear the journey of Dr. Marina Buksov towards integrating both herbalism and pharmacy in a multidisciplinary approach. She is a registered Doctor of Pharmacy, Health Coach, Clinical Herbalist, and lifelong learner of the Healing Arts. She is the creator of Start Your Holistic Herbal Practice course mentoring other healthcare professionals in clinical herbal as well as business skills. She is a functional medicine pharmacist as part of PharmToTable telehealth platform. To connect with her, check the links below https://www.drmarinabuksov.com/ Podcast: https://www.drmarinabuksov.com/podcasts/ ...
2021-06-2154 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E14 - Getting Mindful with Our Health with Dr. Matmon HarrellHola! I’m getting ready to go to Costa Rica for my retreat, La Raiz, and live the Pura Vida for a couple of weeks. So this will be the last episode until I return in July!
Today I’m bringing you a riveting conversation between myself and an esteemed colleague, and fellow podcast host. I will share our episode from his show in the show notes so be sure to check that out!
Dr. Matmon Harrell is a licensed pharmacist in three states and an advocate for mental health awareness. Because of his passion for both pharmacy and mental heal...
2021-06-1259 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E13 - The Importance of Reflection in Healthcare with Dr. Rajinder RaiWelcome back to the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast, where we share stories and wisdom. Today I have a guest who was recently featured in Jerrica Dodd’s PharmaSis magazine, and I’m so excited to hear her story live with us!
As a longtime advocate and public speaker for holistic healthcare, Dr.Rajinder Rai is dedicated to educating her clients throughout their journey for optimal health. With years of creating relationships with her clients, she has found a strong need for humanistic approaches to pharmacy and has naturally expanded into functional medicine, a systems biology based approach.
Dr. Rai is dedicated to p...
2021-06-041h 00The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E12 - Exploring Whole Health Pharmacy with Dr. Melissa BalizanHi everyone! Welcome back to the show and thanks for joining me again this week. I love hearing feedback from you so please don’t hesitate to email me or tag me on social media @rawfork ! I’m preparing for my retreat coming up and getting so excited about this new venture!
Meanwhile, I’d love to introduce today’s guest speaker on the podcast. We had a lot of similar points of interests and approaches to holistic pharmacy, which you’ll hear in a minute.
Dr. Melissa Balizan specializes in whole health (mind/body/spirit) combining eastern and western medicine...
2021-05-2857 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E11 - Igniting Change By Following Your Passions with Dr. Helen SairanyI’m deeply honored to introduce today’s guest, but before I do, just a couple of quick announcements. First of all, I conducted my first ever virtual nature walk with Dr. Stephanie Gaglione this past weekend, and we had a blast! I’m preparing for my retreat less than a month away and it feels surreal. And I’m also teaching a six month business-oriented herbalism immersion course, so if any of those sound interesting - follow me on Instagram @rawfork or email me at marina@rawfork.com to be in the know!
Now back to today's episode! Helen Sairany...
2021-05-2256 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E10 - Using neuroscience to activate higher levels of performance with Dr. Eugene ChoiBiohacking 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 be...
2021-05-131h 02The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E09 - Achieving Perfect Balance Health with Dr. Nandita KoodieWelcome 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 befo...
2021-04-3056 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E08 - Find Empowerment in Your Healthcare with Dr. Christine ReynoldsI’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...
2021-04-2453 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E07 - Getting to the Heart of Holistic Healing with RoseMarie PierceIt 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 holi...
2021-04-161h 09
Soul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdListen To Your Body with Marina BuksovGrowing up with chronic digestive issues, Marina Buksov found no relief from Western medicine. A seed of her future was planted when she found a cure in Chinese herbs. Flash forward to her last year of Pharmacology, Marina found her eyes mysteriously tearing up and no interventions or medications would make it stop. It was then she realized she was disillusioned in Western medical.
Now Marina has her own company at RawFork where she uses her multidisciplinary background to educate patients about the least invasive and most natural methods for healing the spirit-body-mind.
Watch this i...
2021-04-1147 minSoul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdListen To Your Body with Marina BuksovGrowing up with chronic digestive issues, Marina Buksov found no relief from Western medicine. A seed of her future was planted when she found a cure in Chinese herbs. Flash forward to her last year of Pharmacology, Marina found her eyes mysteriously tearing up and no interventions or medications would make it stop. It was then she realized she was disillusioned in Western medical.
Now Marina has her own company at RawFork where she uses her multidisciplinary background to educate patients about the least invasive and most natural methods for healing the spirit-body-mind.
Watch this i...
2021-04-1147 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E06 - Biohacking Hyperemesis Gravidarum with Dr. Danielle PlummerToday, 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...
2021-04-0958 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E05 - Bringing Passion and Happiness to the Pharmacy Profession with Dr. Jamie WilkeyHi 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...
2021-04-0249 minThe MinDful PharmD PodcastDr. Marina Buksov - Your Second Brain![Episode 4]I interview Dr. Marina Buksov and we discuss the "second brain", gut and psychology syndrome, and bone broth (say what?!). There's also a brief interruption by a minion!!Guest Bio: Marina Buksov is a registered Doctor of Pharmacy, Health Coach, Clinical Herbalist, and lifelong learner of the Healing Arts. She is the creator of Start Your Holistic Herbal Practice course mentoring other healthcare professionals in clinical herbal as well as business skills. She is a functional medicine pharmacist as part of PharmToTable telehealth platform. When she is not studying, Marina likes to...
2021-04-0252 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E04 - Functional Medicine as a Personal Journey with Dr. Sarah BachofnerHi 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, Me...
2021-03-2657 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E03 - Living Well and Dying with Grace with Dr. Veronica Riera-GilleyHello 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...
2021-03-1955 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E02 - Igniting Career Change for Pharmacists with Komal GeorgeHi 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 Heal...
2021-03-1300 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS04E01 - Biohacking by Blending Nature and Pharmacy w/ Dr. David MorcomHi 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, includin...
2021-03-051h 04
The Happy PharmD PodcastWhat Does a Herbalist Pharmacist Do? A Discussion with Pharmacist Marina BuksovHave you ever thought traditional pharmacy wasn't for you? Have you ever pondered on the idea of becoming a herbalist along with being a pharmacist? In this episode, we speak with pharmacist and entrepreneur Marina Buksov on how she did just that. Marina became a dedicated herbalist pharmacist and was able to find a unique way to help her patients via herbal medicine along with the traditional ways of pharmacy while creating her own business at the same time. Connect with Marina here: drmarinabuksov.com We get pharmacists jobs they love! If...
2021-01-0732 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E22 - Merging Disciplines to Break Barriers with Dr. Ifeyinwa EzeuduToday, 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...
2020-12-1942 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E21 - Integrating Scientific Evidence and Holistic Health with Dr. Donna MazzolaI 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...
2020-12-1156 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E20 - Utilizing Cannabis for Optimal Health w/Dr. Leah JohnsonI 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...
2020-12-031h 12The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E19 - Nurturing Multiple Passions with Integrative Pharmacist Robert KressI 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...
2020-11-2052 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E18 - Overcoming Challenges of Food Allergies and Asthma as a Family with Dr. Charise BarnesToday 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 p...
2020-11-1353 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E17 - Finding the Wellness Path with Dr. Esther OnyoniI’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, es...
2020-11-0653 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E16 - Lifted From the Scripts with Dr. Maria GlukhovskyI’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...
2020-10-2951 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E15 - Clacking the Healing Code With Dr. Jenna ClackI 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, Je...
2020-10-231h 06The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E14 - Taking Control of Your Own Health with Dr. Marilena GrittaniToday 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...
2020-10-1556 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E13 - Emotional Intelligence and Chinese Medicine with Dr. Allie XuI’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 Ch...
2020-10-0959 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E12 - Living Without Limits w/Functional Medicine Life Coach Dr. Nicole GramsToday I had a wonderful time picking a fellow functional medicine pharmacist’s brain. I’m pleased to introduce to you Dr. Nicole Grams, PharmD, a Life Coach and Functional Medicine pharmacist - aka the “Offbeat Pharmacist.”
I’m always surprised myself where the conversation goes on these podcast episodes, since I always lead with the same questions but get wildly different topics out of them! Dr. Nicole and I ended up talking mostly about environmentalism and what it means to have total health on a large scale.
Dr. Grams uses her experience in health care combined with nutrition, self-awareness and empowe...
2020-10-021h 02The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E11 - One Choice Away from Health w/Financial Pharmacist Dr. Mansi ShahMansi Shah B.Pharm, Pharm.D is a Clinical Integrative Pharmacist and Holistic Nutritionist licensed in the state of California and Nevada and Finance specialist licensed with the state of California.
Dr. Mansi has spent crucial years of her life exploring different cultures and traveling to new cities doing adventurous activities and connecting with communities on a spiritual level. Her life experiences are extremely diverse and dynamic. She has a passion for health, wellness, travel, nature and adding immense value to her clients' lives. Her happiness lies in doing good for the mother earth & giving back to the community.
After s...
2020-09-2453 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E10 - Exploring Psychedelic Medicine in Pharmacy with Dr. Emily KulpaI have a real treat in store for you today, with some juicy topics that we cover as I sit down to have a virtual tet-a-tet.
I’m pleased to introduce to you Dr. Emily Kulpa. She is a licensed pharmacist in Milwaukee, WI who believes in an integrative approach to health, and supports the use of all evidence-based modalities.
Currently, she consults in the psychedelic industry as a director of medical screening and has gained extensive knowledge in the use of psilocybin.
Prior to consulting in the psychedelic industry she worked as a clinical pharmacist at a managed care or...
2020-09-1859 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E09 - Improving Healthcare Education and Being the Change with Dr. Louisa WolowieckiIn today’s episode, we discuss riveting healthcare education topics and brainstorm about how to improve our current system. I’m honored to introduce to you today Dr. Louisa Wolowiecki, a Functional Medicine Pharmacist!
Professionally, she is a pharmacist with over 35 years experience in a variety of practice settings from acute care to retail and almost everything in between. Dr. Louisa has evolved from taking a traditional reactive approach to a preventative approach in patient care by transitioning into a Functional Medicine practitioner. In this space she plans to provide knowledge and guidance to help individuals become the healthy, thriving pers...
2020-09-1147 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E08 - Shaping Your Health Faster With Dr. Brooklynn GausI’m super excited this week to introduce yet another integrative pharmacist passionate about health and fitness.
Dr. Brooklynn Gaus, PharmD, is a licensed Pharmacist in Florida and Pennsylvania with eleven years experience in retail pharmacy and seven years of Pharmacy Management experience. In addition, she is a licensed Consultant Pharmacist in Florida and a certified FASTer Way to Fat Loss Coach.
Dr. Gaus is passionate about personal fitness and wellness and has an interest in pharmacogenomics. Outside of the pharmacy she loves moving her body, enjoys creating new delicious and healthy recipes in my kitchen, working on home design pr...
2020-09-0339 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E07 - Transform Your Mind & Soul to Heal With Kerri HummingbirdToday I am bringing on a very special guest who’s even more out of the box than who I usually interview on the show. I’m super excited to introduce you to Kerri Hummingbird, a Soul Guide.
Kerri inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. She catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom with her Reinvent Yourself programs for individual and group mentoring. She is the international best-selling author of "The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama" and the award-winning best-selling book "Awakening To Me: One...
2020-08-281h 00The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E06 - Full Spectrum Health with Functional Medicine Pharmacist Dr. Amy SapolaDr. Amy Sapola is a Certified Wellness Coach at Sapola Integrative Wellness (http://www.amysapola.com/services), passionate about working with women to achieve radiant health through a Functional and Integrative approach so that they can live whole vibrant lives.
She trained at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFMCP), and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy and a B.S. in Nutrition. She has also completed a 2 year fellowship with honors in Integrative Medicine from the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM).
As a mother of two young children, avid gardener, passionate cook and long time yogi (RYT-200), Amy has...
2020-08-2153 min
Wholly a WomanEpisode 24: Can Natural Family Planning Help Me Get OFF Birth Control? - Hear Emily’s Interview on the Rawfork PodcastAre you considering stopping birth control? Have you believed that it is the only effective way you can avoid pregnancy? Are you struggling with wanting to support your body naturally but not knowing where or how to start?On this episode of the “Wholly a Woman” podcast, hear Dr. Emily get interviewed by Dr. Marina Buksov (Dr. Book) on the Rawfork podcast. Dr. Buksov is a pharmacist, herbalist, and health coach who is also passionate about supporting women holistically.Here are some of what you will hear in this episode:My journey to becoming a phar...
2020-08-1639 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E05 - Balancing the Feminine with Masculine using Nature Therapy w/Dr. Stephanie GaglioneI had such a blast recording this episode, and you all are in for a real treat! Dr. Stephanie Gaglione and I chatted about the realms of the physical, metaphysical, spiritual, and beyond. We discuss what true holism and holistic health is really about, and why there needs to be a balance with all the forces at play.
Stephanie is a Certified Nature Therapy Guide and Integrative Medicine Pharmacist in NY. She graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) in May 2015 with her Pharm D. and completed her Nature Therapy training with the Association of Nature and...
2020-08-1359 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E04 - Treating the Body as Your Temple w/ Pharmacist and Health Coach Laurel Haynes RyceLaurel Haynes Ryce has over 30 years of experience as a pharmacist, but her true passion is holistic wellness. With her extensive knowledge of body systems and the effects prescription medicines can have on those systems, Laurel is now devoting her attention to help her clients function at an optimal level of health.
Many people find healthy living to be a daunting task, but Laurel is dedicated to showing her clients how manageable and accessible it can be. Laurel enjoys cooking, counter top gardening, foraging and believes while “genetics is the loaded gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger”.
You can find her at L...
2020-08-0641 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E03 - Paving the Unconventional Path with Integrative Pharmacist Dr. Swathi VaranasiIt was an absolute pleasure hosting Dr. Swathi Varanasi on the show today. She’s such a go-getter with a clear idea of who she is and what she wants to bring to the table. Passionate about preventative and public health, an expert in the endocannabinoid system and a clear leader, Dr. Swathi is a powerhouse.
Dr. Swathi Varanasi, or Doctor Swathi (http://www.doctorswathi.com/), is a pharmacist specializing in integrative health and cannabis. She serves as a bilingual medical consultant for CBD/hemp companies, a clinical cannabis researcher, a natural medicines educator, and a content contributor for print & on...
2020-07-2945 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E02 - Encompassing the Whole Woman with the Natural Family Planning PharmacistI’m excited to be back this second week of season 3, with another amazing guest lined up for you. Dr. Emily Kirkwold is the woman behind Natural Family Planning Pharmacist, and is the expert on all things fertility related - as well as the opposite side of that when it comes to contraception. She is also the host of her own podcast, called Wholly a Woman, and I was featured on her show last week!
Dr. Emily Kirkwold earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Drake University in 2013. Upon graduation, she completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at United Hospital, pa...
2020-07-2146 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E01 - Exploring Medical Uses of CBD with the Founder of Doc PatelsI am honored to introduce to you a very special guest to kick off season 3 of the Rawfork podcast. This season I’m branching out and will be interviewing other healthcare practitioners and healers in addition to pharmacists.
Today I had the pleasure of chatting to Medical Doctor, Cannabis Expert and Founder of Doc Patels, Dr. Rachna Patel. She has been in the field of Medical Cannabinoids since 2012, after spending years training as an Emergency Medicine doctor. She completed her undergraduate studies at Northwestern University (IL) and earned her medical degree from Touro University (CA). In 2014, she opened her own pr...
2020-07-1555 min
Wholly a WomanEpisode 19: Be and Love Your Individual Self - Interview with Dr. Marina BuksovPharmacist, herbalist, and integrative health coach Dr. Book joins the podcast to share her story and how you can benefit from a holistic and personal approach.Here are the take-aways:Everyone needs an individual approach - there is no one right answer for everyoneWe will never be ready to start - start before you’re readyMost likely, the ideal person you could help is YOU a few steps back. How could you use your experiences and/or knowledge to help others?If you don’t fit in with those around you, lean into...
2020-07-1241 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E25 - Exercise is Medicine Advocacy with Dr. Laura HedrickI’m back with the second episode this week, as part of the special double feature to make up for lost time last week. I had the pleasure to interview Dr. Laura Hedrick, a pharmacy leader, entrepreneur, health and wellness consultant, personal trainer and “exercise is medicine” advocate. We got a bit carried away in our hour long chat about personal stories and our mutual passion for natural and preventative medicine.
In addition to managing a local CVS, Dr. Hedrick holds certifications in diabetes education, personal training, and fitness nutrition. She is the owner of PharmD Fitness, LLC (http://www.pharmd...
2020-06-1755 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E24 - Helping Women Find Bliss in Midlife with Dr. Anna GarrettToday I had the honor to sit down and chat (virtually of course!) with Dr. Anna Garrett, who had much wisdom to share from her experience in functional medicine. She has been a clinical pharmacist for over 20 years and has worked in a variety of practice settings. While traveling her career path, she discovered that working with women in midlife is her true passion. She offers a variety of services including hormone balancing, weight loss and health coaching designed to help women in perimenopause and menopause escape from hormone hell and feel amazing in their bodies so they can rock...
2020-06-1740 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E23 - Meet Real Life Wonder Woman: Pharmacist, Mom, Athlete & Entrepreneur Dr. Christine ManukyanChristine was born and raised in Armenia. She came to the United States when she was 16 years old. She is a mamma of 2 kids (9 yo son, 7 yo daughter) and is married to her high school prom date. In 2007 she received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was known as the “Wonder Woman” in her Rho Chi honor society, Phi Delta Chi pharmacy fraternity and Phi Lambda Sigma leadership society due to her excellent leadership skills. After graduation she continued her training at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio to purs...
2020-06-0255 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E22 - Bringing Functional Pharmacy to Your Home with Dr. Melody HartzlerI’m honored to be able to connect with so many like minded pharmacists that are doing amazing work! Today is no exception as I got to sit with the lovely Dr. Melody Hartzler, founder of both FxMedCe (https://functionalmedicinece.com/) and PharmToTable (https://pharmtotable.life/)functional medicine platforms. FxMedCe provides continuing education courses for functional medicine practitioners, while PharmToTable (https://pharmtotable.life/) aims to connect providers to patients.
Dr. Hartzler earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University. After finishing her degree she completed her pharmacy practice residency at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center in...
2020-05-261h 01The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E21 - Integrating Life & Style Coaching & Pharmacy w/ Dr. Danielle PerrodinToday I had the pleasure to speak to Dr. Danielle Perrodin, Style & Image Coach and Functional Medicine Pharmacist. Her mission is to help women create happier, healthier more beautiful lives. Through integrating the mind, body and spirit, her clients expedite the time it takes to close the gap between their highest authentic self (who they truly are) and how they appear to the world. She combines her love for fashion and coaching to give her clients unique tools to style their mind and body in order to learn how to Be Her Now!
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2020-05-1948 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E20 - Talking Functional Nutrition and Pharmacy with Dr. Lara Zakaria aka the “Foodie Farmacist.”Today I had the pleasure to chat with the lovely Lara Zakaria, aka the “Foodie Farmacist.” Lara is a Functional Pharmacist and Clinical Nutritionist based in New York City. A graduate of the Earnest Mario School of Pharmacy, at Rutgers University, she spent 20 years in community pharmacy practice. After developing an interest in nutrition, she earned a MS in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and subsequently qualified as a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) as well as an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP).
Lara currently practices as part of a multi-disciplinary Functional Medicine practice and supervises a professional ment...
2020-05-1247 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E19 - From Pain and Disability to Thriving As a Wellness Advocate With Dr. Corine T. FerebeeToday’s podcast will introduce you to Dr. Corine T. Ferebee, a Pharmacy Leader, Entrepreneur, Health and Wellness Consultant, Personal Trainer and Lupus Advocate. In addition to holding management positions in the retail and long-term care settings, she holds additional certifications in personal training, MTM, advanced nutrition, immunization delivery and many more. She is currently the founder and CEO of Trinity Wellness Rx Consulting, where she educates and encourages the community to engage in healthy living by incorporating MTM, exercise, and nutrition. Dr. Ferebee is also an advocate for self-care by way of yoga and massage therapy, both for herself an...
2020-05-0542 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E18 - Finding Silver Linings and Healing Trauma with Dr. Candace JeffriesToday I had the honor to chat with Dr. Candace Jeffries, pharmacist, wife and mother of 3. We laughed and cried in this emotional episode about overcoming family trauma and living gracefully, by shining the light we each have in us. We talk about the power of listening and changing from the inside out.
Dr. Jeffries has worked in the retail pharmacy world for 31 years, graduating with her Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2001. She has taught women's Bible study for 15 years and has a passion to help women live their best lives. She left the retail world in 2018 after her son had...
2020-04-2153 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E17 - Overcoming Bladder Dysfunction with Lisa King (the Fulfilled Pharmacist)Today I had the pleasure of speaking to Lisa King, also known as the Fulfilled Pharmacist on social media. We spoke about a difficult topic that many women are embarrassed to speak about, since it involves a dysfunctional bladder - which can be as painful as it is shameful. We deconstruct this topic and Lisa shares how she has healed her own bladder naturally, and helps other women that suffer with the same symptoms.
Lisa King is a wife, mother and grandmother. She has been a pharmacist for almost 32 years. She is passionate about health and wellness whether in the...
2020-04-0840 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E16 - Tapping into ancestral wisdom from the pharmacy lens with Dr. Lynn LaffertyToday I was honored to interview a very inspirational person of many talents, Dr. Lynn Lafferty, Pharm.D., N.D., CNC, CNHP. She is a doctor of Pharmacy and licensed pharmacist, naturopath, herbalist, nutritionist and chef who is committed to finding the safest and most effective means to promote health and wellness over disease and illness. She works with chiropractic and medical doctors and other health practitioners to integrate traditional and non-traditional medical modalities patients may seek for their medical care.
In this episode we dive deep into the many hats Dr. Lynn got to wear as an integrative pharmacist...
2020-03-241h 01The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E15 - Integrating Pharmacy and Health Coaching with Dr. Gina SuarezToday I had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Gina Suárez, who is a Pharmacist and a Certified Health Coach. After a few years of working in retail pharmacy, she saw her physical and mental health declining due to stress and job dissatisfaction, which led her to start her personal journey to health. Through self-taught learning as well as pursuing coaching at Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN), she took control of her health with a holistic approach that included nutrition, exercise, meditation, self-care, and mindset shift. Currently Dr. Suarez helps women that work in healthcare to manage their stress e...
2020-03-101h 02The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E14 - Making Pharmacy Healthier With Dr. Kathy CampbellToday I had the honor of speaking to Dr. Kathy M. Campbell, PharmD. She is an independent pharmacist from Owasso, OK, who’s been practicing for almost 28 years, and has owned her own pharmacy for the last 19. Four years ago she began a pharmacy based weight loss program, DrKathyweightloss (http://drkathyweightloss.com/). This has been a culmination of both intensive ‘study’ and a deeply personal subject for Kathy for 40 years.
Dr. Campbell has presented a TEDx talk about obesity (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUzn8L_2CNA) and starving the cell. Last year she created a pharmacy based cooking demo c...
2020-02-2548 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E13 - Bridging Pharmacy and Functional Medicine with Dr. Lauren CastleIn this episode, I’m doing a deep dive into bridging pharmacy and functional medicine with Dr. Lauren Castle, PharmD, MS. She is the founder of the Functional Medicine Pharmacists Alliance at www.FMPhA.org, whose mission is to integrate pharmacists into the practice of Functional Medicine, and Functional Medicine into the profession of pharmacy.
Lauren completed her Doctor of Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University and her Masters of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. Lauren also works as a Market Health and Wellness Director for Walmart and serves as a social media in...
2020-02-131h 00The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E12 - Healing Lyme Naturally with Dr. Christine ArseneauToday’s episode covers something that is becoming more and more prevalent, especially in the herbal community, and among people who spend time in nature. I’ll be interviewing Dr. Christine Arseneau, a pharmacist who has a deeply personal connection to the chronic effects of Lyme. She is on a mission to help others with Lyme navigate their health and supports them in following a treatment plan. Please tune into the show to hear about her healing journey and head to her website Lymesupport.com to learn more about her work.
Dr. Arseneau completed a PG-Y1 hospital residency program at Bron...
2020-01-2953 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E11 - How One Functional Medicine Pharmacist Became A Top Organic Acid ExpertIn today’s episode, I was honored to interview Dr. Gail Clayton, who sets the industry standard for functional medicine through top credentials and 30+ years of clinical experience. Full of passion and a thirst for knowledge, Dr. Clayton has all the qualifications and credentials under the sun, in the fields of both conventional and integrative therapy. She holds a master’s and doctorate in clinical nutrition, has been a registered pharmacist in a multitude of roles for 25 years, and is currently a functional medicine practitioner and an adjunct biochemistry professor (University of Bridgeport). She trained with top experts in the func...
2020-01-1559 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E10 - From Thyroid Distress to Whole Foods Health with Andrea BeamanWe have such an exciting episode for you today, featuring Andrea Beaman, an internationally renowned Holistic Health Coach, Natural Foods Chef, Speaker and Herbalist. Named one of the top 100 Most Influential Health and Fitness Experts, she is also a recipient of the Natural Gourmet Institute’s Award for Excellence in Health-Supportive Education and a Health Leadership award from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Since 1999, Andrea has been teaching people how to harness the body’s own preventative and healing powers using food, herbal remedies and alternative medicine.
Learn more about Andrea and her offerings, and sign up to her informative free...
2019-12-1657 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E09 - How a Pharmacist Became a Functional Medicine Practitioner w/ Dr. Batool DawoodIn today’s episode I interview Dr. Batool Dawood, founder of Enaya Health and Wellness, functional medicine practice in Minnesota. She shares her journey of how she became first a pharmacist and then wanted to offer more to her patients, so she continued her quest for learning to add value and improving quality of life.
You may learn more and contact Dr. Dawood directly via her website at http://www.myenaya.com.
Here are some other functional medicine resources mentioned in the episode:
Institute for functional medicine
Functional medicine university
Functional medicine pharmacists FB group
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2019-12-0445 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E08 - Learning From A Fellow Podcaster of PlantLoveRadio w/ Drug Info Pharmacist Dr. Lana CamielToday I'm interviewing another podcaster, who also happens to be both a pharmacist and an herbalist! I had a blast interviewing Dr. Lana Camiel, drug information pharmacist and professor practicing in Boston, at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She is the host of Plant Love Radio. Please tune in to listen to her story and learn more about her work.
Please don't hesitate to direct your drug and natural medicine questions to Lana and her team at druginfo@mcphs.edu. Lana's direct website is: https://plantloveradio.com and PlantLoveRadio is available on all podcast platforms.
For more...
2019-11-2537 min
The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E07 - Exploring Transformation & Spectrum Healing w/ Dr. Christina TarantolaToday I’m honored to interview my personal mentor and fellow pharmacist, Dr. Christina Tarantola. She holds many types of trainings under her belt including nutrition, reiki, and hypnotherapy, and is the author of several books. Her passion for empowering women to take charge of self-transformation is evident in our discussion.
Learn more about her work, check out her books (including audio!) or contact her directly via her website, Enlightened Wellness Solutions (https://enlightenedwellnesspa.com/).
For more amazing content, visit us at https://drmarinabuksov.com
Music by Gene Chaban (https://soundcloud.com/gene-chaban)
2019-09-1337 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E06 - The Making of the Herbal Pharmacist & Creating a Consultant Career with David ForemanToday I’m interviewing David Foreman, RPh, ND, who is otherwise known as “The Herbal Pharmacist.” He transitioned from traditional retail pharmacy to a researcher, speaker and lecturer in natural medicine. Much of his knowledge is self-taught, but he also got trained as a naturopathic doctor.
David is sought after for educational talks, lectures, and white pages of supplements. Join us as we discuss all things natural, as well as pharmacy, self-care, healthcare, specializations and top trusted references (David’s favorite is Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com/ ).
You can find out more about David and contact him via his...
2019-09-0458 min
The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E05 - Talking Health, Nutrient Depletions & Much More with The Natural Pharmacist, Ross PeltonToday I’m interviewing fellow pharmacist Ross Pelton, who revolutionized the unique space between pharmacy and integrative therapy. He is the world’s leading authority on drug-induced nutrient depletions and the author of 13+ books on various health topics. He is the Scientific Director of Essential Formulas, and a distributor of the BEMER technologies. With a wealth of knowledge under his belt, Ross is happy to educate other health care practitioners and the general public alike.
You can find out more about him at https://naturalpharmacist.net/about/ and use the Contact Me page to connect.
Music by Gene Chaban (https://sound...
2019-08-231h 15The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E04 - Finding The Herbal Path With Gnome ApothecaryToday I'm interviewing my friend and fellow Herbalist Torin Murphy. Torin is a recent graduate of Arborvitae School of Traditional Herbalism (https://arborvitaeny.com/) and owner of Gnome Apothecary (https://www.gnomeapothecary.com/).
We talk about everything from traveling the globe, to mindset and meditation, to mentors in unlikely settings, to herbal medicine. Please tune in for an incredible and inspiring personal story of how Torin became an expert in plants and how he works with them today.
You can also contact Torin directly at gnomeherbsandapothecary@gmail.com
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Music by...
2019-08-1553 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E03 - Merging Biomedical Research w/ a Customized Herbal Approach w/ Dr. Anna-Marija Helt, PhDDr. Anna-Marija Helt, PhD is a practicing herbalist, writer and teacher currently residing in Colorado. We discuss her approach in linking her biomedical research background with traditional herbal medicine. She is a writer for several publications, including Basmati (https://basmati.com/) and Plant Healer Magazine (http://www.folkherbalism.com/). You can learn more about and connect with Dr. Helt via her at her newest venture at MyCustomHerbs (https://www.mycustomherbs.com/ref/8) or her personal website here (http://www.osadha.com/).
For more amazing content, visit us at https://drmarinabuksov.com
Music by Gene Chaban (https://soundcloud.com/gene-chaban)
2019-08-0355 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E02 - Herbalism Meets Depth Hypnosis with Rosie Webb of Serpent DaughterShownotes: Rosie studied at Arborvitae School of Traditional Herbalism based in NYC. She is also completing a program for Depth Hypnosis to dive deeper into the mind and incorporate into her healing practice. She works with plants beyond the physical level and encourages everyone to find their plant allies. She leads us on a brief meditation and talks about working at Naturopathica as well as developing her personal brand Serpent Daughter.
-Follow Rosie on IG @serpentdaughter
-Learn more about Depth Hypnosis https://www.serpentdaughter.com/about
-Book a session at Naturopathica or just come by the shop! https://www.naturopathica...
2019-07-2257 min
The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E01 - Integrative Pharmacy as Practiced by Santa Monica Homeopathic PharmacyDr. Pam Tarlow of Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy shares unique pharmacy business and practice model, as well as her other roles in the community as an educator to students of pharmacy and acupuncture, and as a practitioner in a clinic.
Please visit https://www.smhomeopathic.com/store/index.html or contact them at (310) 395-1131 for more info, or email Dr. Pam Tarlow directly at pam@mindfulmeds.com
Here are links to the two CE programs on homeopathy
Introduction to Homeopathic Medicine for the Pharmacy Professional: https://www.powerpak.com/course/preamble/115139
(CE credit expired, still very good to start with...
2019-07-121h 09The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E00 - Repurposing this PodcastI'm repurposing this podcast to merge my two worlds that I embody: pharmacy and herbalism! I'm so excited to share innovative practitioners from both of these fields and welcome you to join me in meeting some amazing people!
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2019-07-0413 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS01E07 - Spiritual BeingsHey guys, check out our new podcast episode!
Episode # 007:
We are back from our hiatus! (Sorry) We discuss the spiritual stuff that often gets neglected.
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2018-08-1607 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS01E06 - Act like everyone is watching?Would you act better if someone was watching? Here I discuss my bad habits and why I think you should act as if someone's watching!
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2018-04-2004 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS01E05 - Food & Dietary TheoriesEpisode # 005:
We talk about dietary theories, and the similarities among them. Though not one diet fits all.
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2018-02-2305 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS01E04 - WaterToday we discuss the importance of drinking a proper amount of water.
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2018-01-1608 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS01E03 - FunThis is episode #003 of the podcast. Today we talk about having "fun". ;)
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2018-01-0503 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS01E02 - ReflectionEpisode 002 of the RawFork podcast. In this episode we discuss "reflection".
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2018-01-0502 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS01E01 - GratitudeThe official first episode of the RawFork podcast! In this episode we will be discussing "gratitude".
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2018-01-0502 minThe Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS01E00 - IntroIntroducing the RawFork podcast!
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2018-01-0500 min