Pharmacist Diaries

Hi friends! I’m not quite sure how to contain my excitement today! Sunjay and I unexpectedly recorded this podcast episode for you all as we had some spare time on one of our recording days with Great Ormond Street Hospital and thought to use it wisely. On this episode, we decide to give you some insight into some of our latest adventures and exciting plans for the upcoming months. In the beginnin...

In this episode of Pharmacist Diaries, I’d like to introduce David Smith to the podcast. David is the current Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist and Chair of the Antimicrobial Steering Group at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. David starts the conversation by talking about his journey from studying pharmacy in Belfast to becoming a pharmacist in England. He shares his experiences working in community...

In this episode, we're thrilled to dive deep into the exciting journey of turning our passion project into a thriving business. As many of you know, my husband and I started this podcast as a labour of love, driven by our desire to inspire and empower pharmacists on a global scale. But as we've grown and evolved, we've realised that we want to take this project to the next level and tu...

In this episode, we hear from Sheree-Ann Michelle, a Pharmacist and Health & Wellness Coach. A short yet insightful conversation about the importance of aligning our life values with our professional roles. Sheree-Ann is a true advocate of taking more control of your mindset and creating a life that YOU want to build rather than conforming to what society expects or wants you to do. Let me kno...

An insightful and honest conversation between two mums trying to make all the best decisions for themselves and their children. Partnerships: The Naked Pharmacy is offering my podcast listeners a 20% discount on all their products. Use discount code PD20 at checkout to receive the offer. To watch the full version of this episode, read more about Sheree-Ann Michelle, AND access full show notes, cli...

Returning to work after maternity leave has been challenging for multiple reasons. In this episode, you'll hear about my transition back to work and the steps I'm taking to look after my health & well-being as I navigate through a challenging period of my life. To watch the full version of this episode AND access full show notes, click ⁠ here⁠. Follow me on  ⁠YouTube⁠ ,  ⁠Instagram⁠ , ...

In this podcast week's exciting episode, Sunjay and I share a candid and inspiring life update. We reflect on our journey as entrepreneurs and parents, discussing how we balance our passions with the challenges of childcare. We share their achievements over the past year, including starting new jobs and building the Pharmacist Diaries website! We emphasise the importance of self-motivation and...

In this episode of Pharmacist Diaries, Kevin Leivers, founder of The Naked Pharmacy, shares his personal and professional journey as a pharmacist. Kevin's passion for science and health started at a young age, which led him to pursue a career in pharmacy. He has 35 years of experience in both conventional and natural pharmaceutical industries. He founded The Naked Pharmacy, a company that aims...

I recorded this episode with my husband, Sunjay, 3 weeks before I gave birth to Kai back in June 2022! I wasn't going to release the episode but I made a promise to myself that I WANT to share more of my life with you and for you all to get to know me. On this episode I share the ups and downs of my second pregnancy journey. For full access to the shownotes, visit my website . Follow Sunjay: ⁠...

Mental health has to be at the centre of patient care and here's why it is so important to the next generation. This is from podcast 85 with Sandeep Kapur a clinical pharmacist currently working for an organisation called Health & Beyond. As a pharmacist, Sandeep works across several GP practices providing support to patients through structured medication reviews and has special interest i...

Life doesn't end when you complete your university degree and you step into the real world of working life. It's only just beginning and here's a short story of how you can tune into your intuition to make the best choices for your future. This is from podcast 85 with Sandeep Kapur a clinical pharmacist currently working for an organisation called Health & Beyond. As a pharmacist,...

On today's episode I am having a third conversation with Preeti Minhas on the podcast. Preeti and I had our first conversation back in September 2021,  Episode 46 , and a second conversation in November 2021, Episode 52 . We have enjoyed getting to know each other and we are aligned in so many ways, both professional and personal, that I continue to invite her back onto the podcast! Today’s ep...

On this episode you'll hear my perspective on the current curriculum for undergraduate pharmacy students and what I believe students need to do to make the most out of their learning experiences. You'll hear my thoughts on the steps that students need to take now that will help them be the best version of themselves in the future.  This is from podcast 85 with Sandeep Kapur a clinical pharmac...

Everyone experiences fear in their life and in their career. It is natural to feel this way even when it feels really challenging in the moment. How you approach that fear and the steps you take to overcome it is where you will develop personal and professional growth! To watch the full version of this episode, read more about Shirin, AND access full show notes, click here . Follow me on  You...

It can be overwhelming as a trainee pharmacist to pick the right job when you qualify. You also feel like you need to make decisions about this 6 months into the training year as this is when employers tend to start advertising positions. We all go through the anxiety of making the right decision for ourselves amongst all the competition of every other trainee pharmacist securing a role for themse...

The change from student life to working life can be mentally challenging for a lot of trainee pharmacists. Your ability to adapt to a new environment can make or break you. Shirin shares a personal experience during her training year which was challenging. We learn how she manages this change, the mindset shift she makes to make the most out of the situation, and the learning she takes away from i...

If you are a parent, this clip will 100% resonate with your journey into family life. For those of you who are currently pregnant or planning on having children whilst working as a pharmacist...then tune into this clip.  Sandeep provides us all with insight into the realities of becoming a parent for the first time. It can be a lonely journey where you feel like a break in your career takes y...

On today’s episode you are in for a treat as I get to introduce Shirin Alwash to the podcast! Shirin is a highly skilled pharmacist with experience in the NHS, community and commercial settings. She has a can do, will do, and won’t take no for an answer attitiude! She is currently responsible for the training and development of Foundation Year Training Pharmacists and qualified Pharmacists in the...

On Episode 81 of the podcast with Tim Ulbrich, Tim shares the story behind becoming a pharmacist and what he is passionable about! Tim received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University in 2008 and completed postgraduate residency training at The Ohio State University in 2009. Prior to making the move to work full-time on Your Financial Pharmacist, Tim spent 12 years in various a...

This clip comes from Episode 84 of the podcast with Sandeep Kapur where she talks about being consumed by anxiety from her teenage years and how she found a way to manage those feelings. Sandeep Kapur a clinical pharmacist currently working for an organisation called Health & Beyond. As a pharmacist, Sandeep works across several GP practices providing support to patients through structured med...

Hi friends! Welcome to one of first of many 'daily dose' episodes of the podcast. I will be selecting my favourite sections of previous episodes of the Pharmacists Diaries Podcast. On today's daily dose, we get insight into the day to day life of a super awesome pharmacist working in HIV, Sexual and Reproductive Health.  This is from Episode 76 of the podcast with Stephanie Tyler. As a remind...

Hi friends! Today I am releasing a special episode of the podcast where I share an intimate conversation with my husband, Sunjay Vyas. This episode was recorded well over a year ago and I had released the content as audio only. I am re-releasing the episode today as a reminder of where I was professionally and personally in 2021. This was when we had first moved into our new home and a few months...

Hi friends! Welcome to the first of many 'daily dose' episodes of the podcast. I will be selecting my favourite sections of previous episodes of the Pharmacists Diaries Podcast. On today's daily dose, I share my personal experience as a teenager and moving from the United Kingdom to United States of America in the 1990s! This clip comes from Episode 84 of the podcast with Sandeep Kapur. Sandeep Ka...

Hi friends! Welcome back to one of many 'daily dose' episodes of the podcast. I will be selecting my favourite sections of previous episodes of the Pharmacists Diaries Podcast.   On today's daily dose, we learn exactly why an amazing pharmacist created a mindfulness diary for children. This clip comes from Episode 84 of the podcast with Sandeep Kapur. Sandeep Kapur a clinical pharmacist curre...

Hi friends! Welcome back to one of many 'daily dose' episodes of the podcast. I will be selecting my favourite sections of previous episodes of the Pharmacists Diaries Podcast. On today's daily dose, we get insight into the stressors around the Trainee Pharmacist application process. This clip comes from Episode 83 of the podcast with Alyson Tee. Alyson completed her MPharm degree at Kings College...