Pharmacist's Voice

I'm celebrating my podcasting anniversary!   I share the history of the podcast, stats, who I am, the type of work I do, insights I've gained over the last three years in podcasting, and what's next as I begin my fourth year in podcasting.   Thank you for listening to episode 196 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast! To read the full show notes, visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com .   Click o...

As a podcast guest, Dr. Swathi checks all the boxes.   My guests use their voices to advocate for something, educate in some way, or entertain.   Dr. Swathi does all three! ✅ She's an advocate for integrative health, preventative health, patient-centered shared decision-making, cannabis science and therapeutics, her beauty and wellness brand Elēment Apothēc , networking, entrepreneurship, persona...

This is one of my drug name pronunciation episodes.   Today, we're talking about tianeptine.   How do these pronunciation episodes work?   I break drug names down into syllables.   I explain which syllable has the emphasis.   I reveal the source of the information.   I put the written pronunciation in the show notes so that you see it and use it right away.   If you're new to my pronunciation epis...

Happy New Year!   Michelle Fritsch, PharmD returns to the podcast to talk about the 6th Annual Medipreneurs Summit (2023).   This is her fourth time on the podcast (see also episodes 11, 111, and 121). This episode is also available on The Pharmacist's Voice YouTube channel (episode 193 video).   Check it out to see dozens of pictures from previous Medipreneurs Summits! According to Michelle, "Med...

Today, we're talking about the Oath of a Pharmacist.   Why?   Because this is the last episode of 2022, and the end of the year is always a good time to reflect on the past.   I graduated with my BS Pharm from the University of Toledo on May 12, 2001.   On that day, one of my pharmacology professors (Dr. Gerald Sherman) administered the oath of a pharmacist to my class.   Although I don't remember...

If you're interested in learning about remote patient care services, Biblical Counseling, or Nandita's vlog Lick, Stick, and More , you will enjoy this episode.   Dr. Nandita Koodie's Bio (12-18-22) Nandita graduated from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL in 2014. She has 13 years of experience working for three large chain pharmacies, one year in pharmaceutical research, and five...

Imagine this.   You're a pharmacist, and you wrote a book.   It's published [hurray!], and you now want to reach a broader audience by publishing the audiobook version.   You don't want someone else to narrate it!   YOU want to narrate it!   But, you don't know how to do it. You Google, "How do I narrate my audiobook?"   Half a dozen ads pop up (for online courses that want to teach you how to do...

If you've heard about meditating or breathing to help with stress and anxiety, but you're not sure how to do it, you need to listen to this episode and connect with Angela Orr, RPh ! Bio Angela Orr, RPh is a Stress and Health Management Coach. She is a certified HeartMath practitioner, certified Stress and Well Being Assessment provider, Executive coach, certified EFT/TFT practitioner and pharmaci...

Today, we're talking about Insulin Icodec.   It's a once weekly injectable insulin.   In my pronunciation episodes, I break drug names down into syllables, explain which syllable(s) have the emphasis, reveal the source(s) of the information, and put the written pronunciation(s) in the show notes so that you see them and use them right away.   If you're new to my pronunciation episodes, welcome!  ...

Coast Guard Pharmacist CDR Stephanie Begansky joins me today to talk about her experience in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps .   She was named 2022 USCG Pharmacist of the Year, and she's a role model for the profession of pharmacy.   If you're a pharmacist or a pharmacy student exploring your career options, you need to listen to this episode.   Thank you for listening to episode 187...

I do a general update each season:   fall, winter, spring, and summer.   This is my Fall 2022 update.   There are four segments in this episode.   I talk about my business, The Pharmacist's Voice, LLC, What's coming up on this podcast through February 2023.   What's been going on in my personal life this fall (husband, kids, etc), And, an update on what I'm listening to, reading, watching, and pla...

In honor of Veterans Day 2022, Rear Admiral (RDML) Pam Schweitzer, PharmD is my guest.   She is a pharmacist, and she was the first female Assistant Surgeon General of the United States.   She retired in 2018.   You will hear me address her as "Pam" throughout the interview as we discuss   Her career in the Public Health Service (PHS) , The PHS Women's Leadership Support Group (WLSG), Her vision f...

Join me as I talk about the pronunciations of phenytoin and isotretinoin.   📌Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant medication (generic for Dilantin). 📌Isotretinoin (generic for Accutane) treats severe nodular acne that is unresponsive to other treatments.   In my pronunciation episodes, I break drug names down into syllables, explain which syllable or syllable(s) have the emphasis, reveal the source of...

Dr. Brian Bisher joins me today to talk about a topic he's passionate about:   Wellness Coaching for Men, especially Dads.   We also talk about his Facebook Group and the free MasterClass on his website! Bio Brian Bisher believes long-term health isn't just about sticking to a specific regimen; it's about creating a lifestyle we love that brings more joy, connection and service into our lives. Aft...

I'm breaking my usual format today to give 10 poisoning prevention tips for Halloween 2022.   Disclaimers In this episode, I mention things that may not be suitable for children to hear.   Listener discretion is advised.   I do not work for the Poison Help Line or a Poison Center , but many of the messages in this episode come from various poison center instagram pages that I follow.   It's all gr...

Dr. Melody Hartzler uses her voice as an advocate for functional medicine pharmacy; an educator via functionalmedicinece.com and two adjunct pharmacy professor roles; and an entertainer in the form of podcasting.   We cover it all in this episode of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast!   Bio (October 2022) Dr. Hartzler has developed a passion for functional medicine and treating the underlying causes...

Today, we're talking about Apretude (cabotegravir), an injectable form of PrEP.   To learn more about Apretude® (cabotegravir), visit https://apretude.com/ .   In my pronunciation episodes, I say a brand drug name and its generic, break both drug names down into syllables, explain which syllable(s) have the emphasis, reveal the source(s) of the information, and put the written pronunciations of bo...

Vocal health is not something pharmacists usually talk about.   I am a pharmacist who suffers from a common voice disorder called muscle tension dysphonia.   Today, I'm sharing my experience with it to raise awareness about it.   Disclaimer:   The information shared in this episode is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any voice disorders.   I am not a speech language pathologist (a...

Alex Barker, PharmD returns to the podcast to talk about his pharmacist Career Coaching business The Happy PharmD , curriculum consulting, his podcast, his book and audiobook Indispensable, Ikigai, mindset, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and more.   Bio Alex Barker founded The Happy PharmD to provide career coaching and career development classes, and since 2017, the company has helped over 1,500 p...

Today, we're talking about metoprolol, which is a beta-blocker.   Examples of other beta blockers are atenolol, labetalol, and propranolol.    I picked metoprolol because it has three different pronunciations.   This is the only drug name I have encountered [so far] in the USP Dictionary Online that has more than one pronunciation.   Thank you for listening to episode 177 of The Pharmacist's Voice...

During our conversation, we talk about putting the "care" back in healthcare and becoming more culturally competent.   The goal is for patients to achieve better health outcomes because they trust what we [as pharmacists] are saying.   Thank you for listening to episode 176 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast! To read the full show notes, visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com .   Click on the...

This is my summer update episode!   In this episode, I talk about my summer, my business, my podcast, my personal life (husband, kids, etc.), and then end with an update on what I'm listening to, reading, watching, and playing. Thank you for listening to episode 175 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast! To read the full show notes, visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com .   Click on the podcast...

Today I'm the guest on my podcast!   I have a new online course coming out this fall called A Behind-The-Scenes Look at The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast .   Instead of making this a solo episode where I talk about the course alone, I invited my friend, Alex Barker PharmD (Founder of The Happy PharmD ) to interview me about the course. (THANK YOU ALEX!) If you're a pharmacist who is interested in s...

During our conversation, Dr. Ashley Walker talks about her online classes.   One is called Speed Signing .   The other is called Preparing for OTC Hearing Aids .   If you're interested in discovering how learning American Sign Language will benefit your patients with hearing loss, you need to listen to this episode.   We also talk about OTC hearing aids, deaf culture, inclusion, and more.   Ashley...

What happens when you put two Ohio pharmacists together for a podcast episode?   You get a great conversation!   In this episode, Ohio pharmacist Stu Beatty, PharmD talks to Ohio pharmacist and podcast host Kim Newlove, RPh about The Pharmacist Provider online training program.   If you're interested in providing reimbursable services to your patients regardless of practice setting, you need to li...