The Pharmacy Planet Podcast

In this episode of The Pharmacy Planet Podcast, Boo Dhaliwal sits down with professional boxer, bodybuilding coach, and online fitness entrepreneur Aji "The General" Sharif to explore the realities of elite performance, muscle building, weight loss, and the ever-changing world of fitness. Aji shares his journey from competitive powerlifting into amateur boxing, including stepping into th...

In this special episode of The Pharmacy Planet Podcast, Boo Dhaliwal is joined by experienced pharmacy contractors Sharn Dev, Suraj Varia, and Kashif Ismail to discuss the newly announced Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) settlement for 2026.Representing independent pharmacies across Surrey, London, and Hertfordshire, the panel shares a candid, frontline perspective on what the lates...

In this episode of The Pharmacy Planet Podcast, Boo sits down with bilingual pharmacist, presenter, DJ, entrepreneur and motorsport personality Jesi Moyano to discuss what happens when you refuse to fit into a single career path. Jesi shares her journey from pharmacy student to locum pharmacist, while simultaneously building a career in motorsport presenting, CrossFit events, social media, and mot...

In this important episode of The Lifestyle Prescription with Pharmacy Planet, host Rena Dipti Annobil sits down with Dr Anna Colton, Clinical Psychologist and Eating Disorder Specialist, to explore how our relationship with food, body image, and dieting shapes not only our own wellbeing — but the wellbeing of our children too. From eating disorders, diet culture, and body image pressures to GLP-1...

In this episode of The Pharmacy Planet Podcast, Boo sits down with pharmacy owner and entrepreneur Baba Akomolafe to explore the future of independent pharmacy in the UK — and why the sector must evolve, collaborate, and diversify to survive. From studying pharmacy at the University of Lagos to moving to the UK and eventually building Christchurch Pharmacy, Baba shares his journey through communit...

In this powerful episode of The Lifestyle Prescription with Pharmacy Planet , host Rena Dipti Annobil sits down with Dr Anisha Patel — GP, bowel cancer survivor, and advocate for awareness through Doctors Get Cancer Too — to share an honest and deeply important conversation about early-onset bowel cancer. Diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer at just 39, Dr Anisha opens up about the symptoms that w...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Lifestyle Prescription with Pharmacy Planet, host Rena Dipti Annobil sits down with Dr Dion Terrelonge (BSc Hons, MSc, DECPsy, CPsychol), fashion psychologist, to explore the powerful relationship between what we wear, how we feel, and how we show up in the world. Are you dressing for yourself — or for approval? What do your clothes say about you before you...

In this episode of The Pharmacy Planet Podcast, Boo sits down with Daniel Wright, founder of Deltera, to explore the intersection of pharmacy, health tech, and the future of private clinical services in the UK.Daniel shares his journey from community pharmacist to management consultant, and ultimately to building Deltera — a platform designed to help pharmacies launch, manage, and scale private se...

In this episode of The Lifestyle Prescription with Pharmacy Planet, host Rena DiptiAnnobil sits down with Dr Mandy Leonhardt (DRCOG MRCGP DFFP), GP and women’shealth specialist, to explore the powerful link between hormones, skin ageing,brain fog, hair changes and overall wellbeing.   From perimenopause skin changes and hormonal acne to collagen loss, sleep disruptionand mood shifts, Dr Mandy expl...

In this episode of The Pharmacy Planet Podcast, Boo sits down with Mandeep Mudhar, Head of Alphega Pharmacy UK, to explore the journey of community pharmacy, leadership, and the evolving role of pharmacists in modern healthcare. Mandeep shares his unique path into pharmacy — from growing up in Kenya to building an academic career at Aston University, before moving into pharmaceutical services, con...

In this episode of The Lifestyle Prescription , hostRena Dipti Annobil speaks with relationship therapist Rachel Gold aboutintimacy, communication, and relationship wellbeing across different lifestages. The discussion explores how factors such as stress, bodyconfidence, parenthood, and hormonal changes can influence connection inlong-term partnerships. Topics include: • Communication in relations...

In this episode of The Pharmacy Planet Podcast, Boo sits down with Pritpal Thind, Director of Sonar Informatics Limited, to explore the evolution of pharmacy technology — from the earliest IT systems to the future of AI, interoperability, and digital transformation in UK community pharmacy. Sonar has become one of the most influential pharmacy tech providers in the UK, powering key NHS-linked serv...

In this powerful episode of The Lifestyle Prescription with Pharmacy Planet, host Rena Dipti Annobil sits down with photographer and campaigner Clare Hughes to explore the often-misunderstood reality of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) — a severe and debilitating form of pregnancy sickness. HG is not “just morning sickness.”It is relentless nausea, extreme dehydration, isolation, trauma, and for many w...

In this episode of The Lifestyle Prescription with Pharmacy Planet, host Rena Dipti Annobil sits down with Vanessa Sturman — award-winning speaker, health coach, and nutrition educator — for a powerful and honest conversation about food, body image, and what healthy eating actually looks like in real life. Vanessa shares her deeply personal journey from struggling with an eating disorder as a teen...

🎄 In this special Christmas episode of The Pharmacy Planet Podcast, we do something a little different. 🎄⭐ No external guest.⭐ No industry agenda.⭐ No script. Instead, Boo hands the mic (slightly reluctantly) to Manesha — the brains behind Pharmacy Planet — for a light-hearted, behind-the-scenes look at how the podcast really works, why it exists, and how it accidentally became one of the mos...

In this episode of The Pharmacy Planet Podcast, Boo sits down with Nitin and Sheelpa Koria, Directors of Healthcare Plus, to unpack the real-world challenges and opportunities facing UK community pharmacy owners today — from buying and selling pharmacies to valuations, business strategy, financing, and what it truly takes to run a successful modern pharmacy.💬 Ever wondered how much a pharmacy cos...

In this episode of The Lifestyle Prescription with PharmacyPlanet, host Rena Dipti Annobil sits down with Dr. Marianna Vendola, a leadingspecialist in women’s reproductive health, for an honest and empoweringdeep-dive into fertility, IVF, egg freezing, and what couples really need toknow when trying to conceive.   Together, they unpack why so many couples today facefertility struggles, when women...

In this episode of The Pharmacy Planet Podcast, Boo sits down with Adele Curran, pharmacy data expert and Director at RWA (Real World Analytics), to unpack how data, technology, and smarter decision-making are shaping the next era of community pharmacy in the UK.From the reality of shrinking margins to the rise of DSPs, weight-loss medicines, fraud prevention, services like NMS, and the pressures...

In this episode of The Lifestyle Prescription by Pharmacy Planet, host Rena Dipti Annobil sits down with media professional and mother Reena Combo-Kainth to open a deeply important conversation about miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss, and the emotional journey of healing after baby loss. Reena bravely shares her lived experience of multiple miscarriages, navigating early pregnancy units, copin...

In this episode of The Lifestyle Prescription by Pharmacy Planet, host Rena Dipti Annobil sits down with sleep psychologist Dr. LindsayBrowning to explore the science behind insomnia, sleep disorders, and healthysleep habits. Dr. Browning—who holds a degree in psychology andneuroscience from the University of Oxford—breaks down why sleep is essential,debunks the common “eight-hour sleep myth,” and...

In this episode of The Pharmacy Planet Podcast, Boo sits down with Paul Mayberry, founder of Pharmacy X, to talk about how technology, leadership, and a patient-first approach are redefining the future of community pharmacy in the UK.From his journey as an independent pharmacist to becoming a driving force in pharmacy innovation, Paul shares insights into the challenges facing the industry — workf...

💚 Welcome to The Lifestyle Prescription by Pharmacy Planet with Rena Annobil 💚In this heartfelt episode, Rena speaks with Paven Kaur, a devoted mother navigating life with her child who has Prune 1 Syndrome — a rare genetic disorder that affects muscle tone, mobility, and communication. Through honesty and vulnerability, Paven shares her powerful story of resilience, love, and hope in the face o...

🎙️This podcast is from Pharmacy Planet Founder and CEO Boo. Boo's podcast series offers a light-hearted and engaging exploration of the challenges and issues facing entrepreneurs, businesses, and healthcare today. Expect candid discussions, inspiring stories, and plenty of laughs along the way! All guests' views and opinions are their own. UK pharmacy is at a crossroads — from funding cuts...

[Boo's Podcast. OPINION PIECE]This podcast is from Pharmacy Planet Founder and CEO Boo. All guests' views and opinions are their own. In this episode of The Pharmacy Planet Podcast, Boo sits down with Ian Taylor, the founder of Apotec and Shanel Raichura, the clinical director of Apotec. Together, they explore how their cutting-edge platform is aiming to disrupt the UK health market by modernising...

🌿 Welcome to The Lifestyle Prescription by Pharmacy Planet with Rena Annobil 🌿In Episode 10, we dive deep into the emotional terrain of adult friendships with the brilliant Mamta Saha GMBPsS, Business Psychologist, speaker, and personal transformation expert. Whether you're navigating the pain of a friendship breakup, struggling to make new connections, or simply curious about what healthy f...