The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

Dr. Marina Buksov

The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast (formerly called “RawFork”), features pharmacists that incorporate natural medicine into their practice. We believe merging science and traditional wisdom is the way to embody one's full health. Founded by pharmacist/health coach/herbalist Dr. Marina Buksov, our platform helps to advocate for better health and quality of life using the most natural and least invasive methods. read less
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S07E04 - “What-Supp” for Natural Cancer Support w/ Gina Marie Ruffa aka Mama G
4d ago
S07E04 - “What-Supp” for Natural Cancer Support w/ Gina Marie Ruffa aka Mama G
What’s up everyone? I have quite a treat for you in store today, as I am introducing you to yet another inspiring guest and powerhouse. Coworkers widely regard her as “Mother Nature,” “Wellness Warrior” and an “Inspiring Health Educator.” As a parent of a child who battled cancer she can help parents with the overwhelming feeling of a childhood cancer diagnosis using her HOPE Prescription. I’m excited to introduce Gina Ruffa, a pharmacist with decades of experience in hospital, retail and independent pharmacies. Gina has been a cancer coach and has done extensive research on cancer prevention using natural remedies. Gina had a featured interview on The Truth About Cancer and has helped many people, including her son, journey through cancer while using natural interventions and alternative approaches. Gina was a guest speaker for the 2019 Reboot Health and Wellness Cruise and has been a commentator on numerous radio broadcasts as well as a sought-after speaker at health and wellness fairs and has hosted webinars pertaining to health and wellness. Gina is a graduate of Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and completed a hospital residency at Shand’s Teaching Hospital in Gainesville, FL. She is Founder/CEO of What-Supp (an herbal and supplemental coaching business). She is nationally known for her holistic pharmaceutical skills and takes an integrative approach in assisting clients individualize which herbs, SUPP-lements and foods would be most appropriate. Gina currently works as a consultant for new product developments with Farmulated.com and writes monthly blogs. She is a member of NWPSHP Northwestern Pennsylvania Society of Hospital Pharmacists and the FMPhA Functional Medicine Pharmacist Alliance. Connect with Gina Marie Ruffa via: Email: gina@theplantbasedpharmacist.com Website: The Plant Based Pharmacist IG: @ginatheplantbasedpharmacist Client consultations tailored to the individual. Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S07E03 - Amplifying Pharmacy through Collaborations with Ahunna Freeman
Mar 1 2024
S07E03 - Amplifying Pharmacy through Collaborations with Ahunna Freeman
Hello fellow humans and healthcare leaders! I hope everyone had an amazing Valentine’s day and keeping up with the theme, I am beyond honored to introduce my next guest who has so much heart and courage. With this episode, we hope to inspire other pharmacists to lean into their unique qualities and coaching. My guest’s message to listeners is this: use the power of collaboration to fulfill your professional calling even if it's outside your comfort zone; just learn as you go. You don't have to wait on the sidelines to be granted the professional power & permission to help and heal our patients. There are organizations, patients, and providers that are looking for our expertise. For the ones that aren't, we'll keep educating them along the way without compromising our potential. Ahunna Freeman is a Nigerian-American. She completed her undergraduate studies in Chemistry at The University of North Carolina at Asheville. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Ahunna Freeman began her career in pharmacy as a community pharmacist in one of the big box retail pharmacy giants. There, she fell in love with problem-solving using her skills and expertise. In 2014, Ahunna quit corporate America, opened Southside Discount Pharmacy with her husband, and began the journey of pharmacy ownership, preceptorship, and entrepreneurship. She is the president of Aligned Care LLC, a healthcare company that endorses a team-based approach to patient care in community practices. Aligned Care LLC provides consulting services to pharmacists and other healthcare providers as well as preventive care services for medical practices. Ahunna is an established trusted pillar of support for health and wellness in her virtual and in-person communities. She is passionate about preventive care, clinical services in community pharmacies, patient education/health literacy, and pharmacist-provider collaborations that provide real patient care solutions in community practices. Connect with Ahunna Freeman via: Email: DrFreeman@SouthsideDiscountRx.com Website: www.SouthsideDiscountRx.com, www.AlignedCareLLC.com FB: on website IG: on website Linked In: Ahunna Freeman, PharmD, BCGP Mention this episode to receive a 10% discount offer on any product of Aligned Care LLC either from Aligned Care Academy products or MyPharmacist product. Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S07E02 - From Western Medicine to Naturopathic Care with Heather Hardin
Feb 16 2024
S07E02 - From Western Medicine to Naturopathic Care with Heather Hardin
I still can’t believe we’re already on season 7 of the podcast - marking 7 years! And I also can’t wait to introduce my next guest, who I personally got the honor to know as a human and student in my herbal practitioner program. Heather Hardin received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida in 2005 and is a Board-Certified 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 Services, where she helps clients find more natural ways to address the root causes of their health concerns, decreasing dependence on prescription medications. She works to identify and address the root cause of conditions instead of merely treating the symptoms. Heather teaches yoga, leads meditations, and sells her own CBD products. She also hosts two vodcasts/podcasts: “Pharmacists Out of the Box” and “Nurture Your Soul.” I’m beyond proud and grateful to feature this beautiful soul! PS February is heart health awareness month so let me know what questions you have around keeping your heart healthy! PPS: Hope y’all lovely people had an amazing Valentine’s day <3 Connect with Heather Hardin via: Email: heather.hardin45@gmail.com Website: HaloHealth.com FB: Heather Carroll Hardin IG: @pharmie_gal Linked In: Heather Hardin 15% off first purchase of Halo Health CBD using coupon code "Marina" at checkout (www.HaloHealthCBD.com) Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S07E01 - Disrupting Dis-ease with Essential Oils with Tammy L. Davis
Feb 2 2024
S07E01 - Disrupting Dis-ease with Essential Oils with Tammy L. Davis
Hello my dear listeners, and welcome to season 7 of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast! We are back for a fresh new season after a short break for integration and recalibration after the winter holidays. I hope that you are all taking good care of yourselves and doing the visionary work now to plant seeds for a fruitful harvest in 2024. Without further ado, allow me to introduce my first guest of the season, who is a remarkable pharmacist and holistic practitioner who overcame countless challenges and is now helping others heal despite all obstacles. Her mission is to shatter the misconceptions about 'stress' and help people recognize their innate ability to be healthy and well. Seeing health in this new light influences effective brain responses that stimulate positive epigenetic modifications without altering the underlying DNA sequence. Recognized for breaking the code on stress and the legacy of degeneration, Tammy Davis is minimizing dis-ease management and raising the standard of healthcare. After 40+ years in the field which includes pharmacology, psychology, epigenetics, and aromatherapy she is an internationally celebrated pioneer and thought leader for her groundbreaking work and discovery of Revolutionary Aromatherapy and AROMA: an integrative mastermind plus academy. She is a Clinical Neuroaromatherapist, Coach, Author, Speaker, Consultant and Facilitator on a mission to end the normalization of stress and its impact on human health, including that of the unborn. Connect with Tammy L. Davis via: Email: tammy@beremarkablyhealthy.com Website: Revolutionary Aromatherapy FB: Be Remarkably Healthy IG: @revolutionaryaromatherapy Linked In: Tammy Davis Tammy is offering a complimentary 1:1 Q&A call and a sample list of essential oils with details on why they're not necessarily safe for listeners of this podcast. Email her and mention this episode to take advantage of this offer! Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E22 - Healing Inside Out with Cheryl Paswater
Dec 29 2023
S06E22 - Healing Inside Out with Cheryl Paswater
Season’s greetings everyone! The holiday season is upon us, and with it, the dawn of a new year. I can’t think of a better episode to wrap up the 6th season of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast than what you’re about to hear. My guest has a bunch of treats for us in store, filled with juicy and relatable information, the most important being that healing is within. You heal you, no one else. PERIOD. If there’s one thing I’ve learned on the holistic journey it’s this. We talk microbes, theories of disease, personal stories and practical tips for anyone to implement immediately. Let’s welcome Cheryl Paswater, a fellow herbalist and functional medicine coach. Cheryl got into the healing world on her own healing journey, a long road of dealing with parasites, mold toxicity, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, gut issues, food intolerances, leaky gut, chronic inflammation, an immune system gone wild. That healing journey led her into the world of fermentation, that journey led her to health coaching, that journey led her to herbal medicine, and that journey ultimately into functional medicine. She is passionate about helping people reclaim their health, happiness, vitality, and become their strongest selves. Cheryl is AFMC Certified in Applied Functional Medicine, a Certified Health Coach, Master Fermentationist, Artist, Writer and Podcaster. Connect with Cheryl Paswater via: Email: info@cherylpaswaterfunctionalmed.com Website: www.cheryl paswaterfunctionalmed.com, www.contraband ferments.com, www.peelingtheonionpodcast.com IG: @cherylpaswaterfunctionalmed, @contrabandferments, @peelingtheonionpodcast Recipes: -Fermented Salsa https://www.marinabuksov.com/fermented-salsa/ -Fermented Lemon Soda https://www.marinabuksov.com/fermented-lemonade-soda/ Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E21 - Embracing the entrepreneurial mindset and empowering women to lead with Hillary Blackburn
Dec 15 2023
S06E21 - Embracing the entrepreneurial mindset and empowering women to lead with Hillary Blackburn
Hey everyone, I’m back this week with a very special guest and fellow podcaster, who is passionate about promoting the pharmacy profession and transforming healthcare. She is the founder of Talk to Your Pharmacist, which has over 250 episodes highlighting successful pharmacy leaders and sharing about current healthcare trends. Her interest in leadership inspired her to author How Pharmacists Lead: Answers from Women Who Are Leading, Succeeding, and Impacting Pharmacy which is available on Amazon to encourage young female leaders and those who want to grow in their careers. I’m so excited to introduce Dr. Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA, a clinically and business-trained pharmacist having practiced for over a decade in a variety of healthcare settings. She has experience in healthcare strategy, business development, formulary development and management, consulting, and establishing successful medication access programs. In her current role, she serves as Chief Pharmacy Officer at Dispensary of Hope, a national non-profit medication distributor hosted by Ascension where she oversees the formulary, leads research initiatives, and manages two networks of pharmacist strategic advisors. Dr. Blackburn was selected to serve on the American Pharmacists Association's (APhA) - APPM Executive Committee for 2021-2023 and invited to serve on the Foundation's Women in Pharmacy Committee. Additionally, she has served as Co-Chair for the Advocacy Committee for APhA's Care of the Underserved Special Interest Group and as a member on the Membership Engagement and Legislative and Policy committees for the Tennessee Pharmacist Association. She precepts student pharmacists from several colleges and serves on the Belmont University College of Pharmacy Dean's External Advisory Committee. Hillary is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. In 2012, Hillary returned to her Tennessee roots and met her wonderful husband, Chad, in Nashville where she enjoys staying involved in her community through volunteering, living an active lifestyle, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and their two children. Connect with Hillary Blackburn via: Email: hillary@hillaryblackburn.com Website: www.hillaryblackburn.com Talk to Your Pharmacist podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-to-your-pharmacist/id1266493289 Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-pharmd-mba-67a92421/ How Pharmacists Lead: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FBNXJ58/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=how+pharmacists+lead&qid=1596681336&sr=8-2 Connect and message her on LinkedIn for a free book Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E20 - Balancing Career, Family, and Health w/Stephanie Smith
Dec 1 2023
S06E20 - Balancing Career, Family, and Health w/Stephanie Smith
Greetings, dear listeners. I hope you had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving to start this holiday season. For me it’s always a great reminder of counting one’s blessings, not only seasonally but having a dedicated gratitude practice. Now without further ado I’d like to introduce my next guest, with whom I share a mission to optimize your health in order to maximize your wellbeing. As working moms, we are all too familiar with the need to be superhumans - raising kids, taking care of families, and managing professional careers. I had a fascinating conversation full of similarities with Stephanie Smith, PharmD, CHC, who coaches moms to prioritize their wellness by tuning into their own bodies, by resting and refueling, and by building endurance through exercise and movement. After obtaining her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Stephanie began working with Pfizer as a medical education consultant. As her clinical experience grew, she eventually moved into a more patient centered practice at Mount Sinai Medical Center before assuming another teaching role in the Pharmacy Practice Residency at Temple University Hospital. During the near decade at Temple,she provided direct patient care in the surgical/trauma critical care unit and worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as mentored/precepted pharmacy students and residents, and served as adjunct faculty for Temple. During this time Stephanie saw countless patients getting acutely better but struggling with multiple chronic diseases and the endless medication list that goes along with it. She began to truly understand the roles that diet and exercise play in the trajectory of health inside and out of the hospital. Her own health began to change as well. It was through her own personal experiences with Crohn’s Disease and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis that it became clear just how challenging it can be to live with chronic illness and more importantly, how rewarding it is to defeat them through healthy lifestyle choices and practices. As Stephanie’s health grew, so too did her family, and she learned firsthand the obstacles that other women face as her role expanded to spouse and mother of two beautiful daughters. These new responsibilities forced her to reconcile and realign her identity and passions. She left clinical practice to pursue a career in health coaching and functional medicine. This was the change that ultimately gave rise to Master Her Health, her business that applies a background of traditional western medicine and pharmacy to an integrative program incorporating natural diet, exercise and rest techniques to build a community of healthy and strong moms across the country. Long story short, Stephanie transforms women from hungry, stressed, and tired to fit, confident, and healthy. Who doesn’t need some of that? Connect with Stephanie via: Email: stephanie@masterherhealth.com Private FB Group: Busy Mom's Self-Care Community https://bit.ly/masterherhealthFBgroup IG: @masterherhealth Blog: https://masterherhealth.blogspot.com Free busy mom's guide to creating healthy habits without willpower. https://bit.ly/BusyMomsHealthyHabitsGuide Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E19 - Freedom From Pharma with Dr. Jen VanDeWater, PharmD
Nov 17 2023
S06E19 - Freedom From Pharma with Dr. Jen VanDeWater, PharmD
Hello dear listeners! I can’t believe that November is here and 2024 is right around the corner! Before you know it, we will be at the holiday season and leaving 2023 in the rear view mirror. If you’d like to savor some magic as we wrap up the season, I’ve got some surprises and Black Friday specials that I’ll be announcing soon so make sure to follow me on social media and sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know! And in the spirit of giving, my next guest is super generous in inspiring us to think outside the box and explore non-traditional pharmacy routes. Dr. VanDeWater is a Pharmacist for The Wellness Company. She is a holistic pharmacist who assists her patients to be free from pharmaceutical drugs with our "Freedom From Pharma" program. Dr. Jennifer VanDeWater, PharmD, is a registered pharmacist licensed in Maine, New York, and Vermont. She graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy in 2006. Dr. Jen is The People’s Pharmacist: as one of the founders of the Integrative Therapeutics Board of The Wellness Company, she is a global leader in reinitializing continuum of care processes between pharmacists, patients, and their doctors. This means developing an understanding that pharmaceuticals are only part of the solution that patients should consider for their wellness - nutraceuticals, diet, mental health, and lifestyle changes need to be incorporated into health plans. Today, Dr. Jen VanDeWater is not only looking out for the overall wellness of the people, she is also finding ways to support brave independent Main Street pharmacies who stand up against the corporate agenda. Dr. VanDeWater embodies the The Wellness Company values and leads the way in how we think about wellness. Connect with Jennifer VanDeWater via: Email: JenV@twc.health Website: www.twc.health, https://www.thepeoplespharmacist.com/ IG: @drjenthepeoplespharmacist Linked In: Dr. Jen VanDeWater, PharmD Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E18 - Paving Your Nontraditional Pharmacy Path w/ Dr. Sarah Anderson, PharmD
Nov 3 2023
S06E18 - Paving Your Nontraditional Pharmacy Path w/ Dr. Sarah Anderson, PharmD
Hey everyone, we are entering one of my favorite seasons of the year, and are just coming off the whimsical shenanigans of Halloween, which is my son’s favorite holiday. And I have just a delightful treat in store for you today, where I interview one of my colleagues and student ambassadors for my Herbal Training program. Dr. Sarah Shore Anderson is the founder of ThriveRx Consulting, LLC. She designs clinical teams and strategy for novel, collaborative wellness solutions within health tech start-up companies. She utilizes her background in leadership, health coaching, managed care pharmacy, pharmaceutical outcomes, and global health and wellness engagement in the development of integrative, pharmacist-led services. Additionally, Dr. Anderson is an independent consultant with the PharmToTable team where she develops, promotes, and offers functional medicine and health coaching services. Previously, she created a Managed Care Pharmacy Residency Program and Pharmaceutical Outcomes Clinical Manager position at Medica Health Plans, developed the Pharmacist Health Coach role at RedBrick Health/Virgin Pulse, and was a Coaching Team manager managing Pharmacist Health Coaches and Condition Management Nurse Coaches. Dr. Anderson has a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with an emphasis in Leadership from the University of Minnesota, is a Nationally Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and Clinical Herbalist. Connect with Sarah Anderson via: Email: anderson.sarah617@gmail.com Website: Thrive Rx Consulting IG: @drsarah.thriverx Linked In: Sarah Anderson, PharmD Contact Sarah for a consultation via thriverxconsultingmn.com/consultation Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E17 - Unique Pharmacy Services for Health Pillars with Dr. Pattani
Oct 20 2023
S06E17 - Unique Pharmacy Services for Health Pillars with Dr. Pattani
Hi Dear Ones, I’m back this week with another brilliant pharmacist whose core message is: You are not your disorder, don’t let labels define you! This sums up the failure of our reductionist Western healthcare approach to focus on what’s wrong, and favor evidence based medicine. While this is useful to a degree, there are certainly downsides preventing true informed and empowered choices on behalf of the consumer, and lots of room for patient advocacy. Dr. Deepa Pattani is a Certified Functional Medicine Specialist, Amazon best-selling author, as seen on Forbes, featured in Authority Magazine, Voyage Dallas, Allen City Lifestyle, CBD specialist, LDN compounder, pharmacy owner, wife and mom of two. Dr. Pattani equips frustrated, stressed professionals with tools to stop feeling fatigued, anxious and hopeless and feel sustained energy, in-control and healthy with her 7 step PATTANI protocol that utilizes diagnostic testing and 1:1 coaching so they can live their best life yet. 
 Over the past two decades, Dr. Pattani has worked in hospitals and long-term care so she understands that treating the root cause is the only option. As an autoimmune disease educator, Dr. Pattani has helped patients manage weight loss, improve hormone balance, reduce medications and decrease hospitalizations. She has helped over 500 patients in the last 5 years alone and has been a frequent speaker and educator for other medical professionals.
 Dr. Pattani has been seen on Forbes, featured in Dallas Voyage Magazine, 2x featured in Authority magazine and has been a repeat radio guest and best-selling author of the book “Unleashing the Storrie Within” can be found on Amazon. She’s passionate about utilizing CBD to reduce medications, micro-dosing with LDN (low dose naltrexone) and holistic healing.
 Connect with Dr. Deepa Pattani via: Email: allenpharmacist@gmail.com Website: DrDeepaPattani.com IG: @dr.deepa.pattani Private facebook group: Healing Auto-immune and Pre Auto-Immune Naturally! LinkedIn: Dr Deepa Pattani Dr. Pattani’s Free Grocery list for people with auto-immune conditions, available when you sign up to receive a PDF in your email at DrDeepaPattani.com. Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E16 - One Pharmacist's Journey From Band-Aid Medicine to Whole Body Health w/Dr. Lara May, PharmD
Oct 6 2023
S06E16 - One Pharmacist's Journey From Band-Aid Medicine to Whole Body Health w/Dr. Lara May, PharmD
Hi dear listeners! I am so excited to introduce my next guest, a like-minded soul who believes that chronic diseases don't have to be chronic. They are reversible and preventable with the right lifestyle choices. Healing is not one size fits all, which is why today’s guest practices functional medicine and energy healing. We talk about getting to the root cause of inflammation, which is the key to disease reversal and it is accessible to all. Dr. Lara May is a Functional Medicine Clinical Specialist, Master Energy Healer & Channel & International Speaker who specializes in getting to the root cause of disease via functional medicine. She has worked in emergency rooms and adult acute care for a decade, counseling nurses, doctors, patients & families about medication regimens and maximizing treatment outcomes. Due to her struggle with her own health, Lara started studying & practicing functional medicine in 2017. Lara’s passion & mission is to empower patients to take an active role in their health, so that they can create their health on their terms. It was during the COVID pandemic that Lara decided to focus on helping type 2 diabetics understand and reverse their disease, after she witnessed the increased death rates as a consequence of diabetes as a comorbidity. Type 2 diabetes is completely preventable and reversible, yet its numbers are growing every year. Dr Lara believes that if patients are given the tools and knowledge they will make the right decisions for their health. This is her mission. Connect with Dr. Lara May via: drlaramay.com/ @drlaramay on all socials Light Body Radio Podcast - https://www.drlaramay.com/podcast Dr. Lara May shares her guide to kicking sugar addiction here: https://www.drlaramay.com/kickthesugar Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E15 - Process-Oriented Healing through the Body via Movement and Touch with Cara Liguori
Sep 22 2023
S06E15 - Process-Oriented Healing through the Body via Movement and Touch with Cara Liguori
Hi my dear listeners! I am thrilled to introduce my next guest because we talk about the starkly opposing ideologies between Western and Eastern medicine, in the context of infant movement development and beyond. Cara Angela Liguori is a Somatic Practitioner, Infant Developmental Movement Educator, and Dream Guide whose creative healing journey began with dance and music. She is currently earning a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In her one-on-one practice, Cara uses integrative touch, somatics, and guided meditations to support her clients’ body-mind-spirit integration. For infants and their caregivers, Cara provides education and skill-building for cultivating secure attachment skills and resilient movement and nervous system development through embodied observation, co-regulation, and handling techniques. In all her work, she facilitates connections with the underlying pathways of support that lead people to deepened relationships with themselves and others. Cara’s practice is client-centered, trauma-informed, and process-oriented. She is a certified practitioner of Zero Balancing, Esalen Massage, Somatic Movement Education for Adults and Infants via the School for Body-Mind Centering®, and Pilates. Please tune into this fascinating episode. I’d love to hear what you thought in the comments! Cara would like to acknowledge her Body-Mind Centering® teachers who include Amy Matthews, Sarah Barnaby, Satu Palokangas, her IDME cohort, and the founder, Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen. Connect with Cara via: Website + newsletter: www.caraliguoriwellbeing.com Email cara.liguori@gmail.com Follow on instagram Embodiment and Integration: The Well of my Being Blog Quote: “Science is always catching up to practices born from sensory experience + internal knowing.” Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E14 - Mapping a Successful Herbal Career by Going Deep with Sara Chana Silverstein
Sep 8 2023
S06E14 - Mapping a Successful Herbal Career by Going Deep with Sara Chana Silverstein
Hello dear ones! I am over the moon and beyond grateful to share this next episode with you, where I got to interview one of my herbal teachers. We go deep into clinical pearls from this super-experienced powerhouse of a woman who’d like you to take away the following bottom line: the herbs are here to help heal us, they’re inexpensive, safe and easy to use. Sara-Chana Silverstein is the author of the book MOODTOPIA: Tame your moods, de-stress, and find balance using herbal remedies...which has been #1 on Amazon. Her book got accolades from Mayim Bialik, Deepak Chopra, and Christie Brinkley. She is a Master Herbalist RH (AHG), Classical Homeopath, Board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), wife, keynote speaker, and mother of seven children. She is regularly featured on TV news shows across the US discussing how people can safely integrate alternative medicine with conventional medicine. She is a consultant to many pediatricians, midwives, general doctors, and guest lectures to residents at medical schools. After working with over 45,000 clients for the past 28 years she saw that most people needed help with their moodiness and created a program that teaches people how to: “BE IN CONTROL OF YOUR MOODS, SO THEY DON'T CONTROL YOU." Connect with Sara Chana via: Instagram @sarachanas Website moodtopiabook.com Sarachana.com *Enter the raffle for free bottle of herbs by sending your email and phone number to moodtopiabook@gmail.com Favorite quote: “Herbs are people's medicine. Our free gift for physical and mental health.” Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E13 - One Simple Change to Creating Huge Results with Melissa Hetrick
Aug 25 2023
S06E13 - One Simple Change to Creating Huge Results with Melissa Hetrick
It’s always a joy to have incredible conversations with incredible people on this podcast. Today I am interviewing a dear colleague and co-author of the book Beyond the Counter, and we discuss why it's so important to take care of your body, and mind NOW. You're either paying for prevention now, or treatment later. Dr. Melissa Hetrick, PharmD, BCPS, is a clinical staff pharmacist at Lehigh Valley Health Network, and a Sales Coordinator at The Juice Plus + Company. She is currently a clinical pharmacist for the Integrative Care Coordination team, a division of Population Health, at Lehigh Valley Health Network. She has previously practiced within the inpatient setting for the first 15 years of her career focusing on areas such as pediatrics, parenteral nutrition, operating room satellite, and intravenous compounding as well as specializing in Hematology/Oncology at the LVHN Topper Cancer Institute for the past 5 years. Dr. Hetrick guides hard-working women down a clear path of health and wellness, replacing unfavorable habits with simple changes to attain confidence and balance. Her dream is to help these women and their families learn how to prevent disease with food as their medicine, rather than treating it with an overload of prescription medications. Tune into the episode to hear how even “bad” things can have silver linings and share this with a friend who may be struggling! For more information on joining Dr. Hetrick’s mission and finding healing for yourself, connect with Melissa for downloadable recipes and samples via: Email: Melissa_HealthyHabits@outlook.com. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@healthyhabitswiththesister2222 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hetrick-195629218/ Products mentioned: - JuicePlus: https://mhetrick.juiceplus.com/us/en - Tower Garden: https://mhetrick.towergarden.com/ Favorite quote: “Every little bit counts” Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E12 - Tips on Long-COVID Symptom Management From Provider-turned-patient with Salam Kabbani
Aug 11 2023
S06E12 - Tips on Long-COVID Symptom Management From Provider-turned-patient with Salam Kabbani
Today I talk with a fellow pharmacist who became a patient going through our healthcare system, desperate for answers and having to advocate for herself from the other side of the treatment counter. We discuss what it takes to stay healthy in today’s post-COVID world when so much remains shrouded in mystery, and yet going back to the basics of self-care can still make a difference. Long-COVID symptoms are very real and affect a significant part of the population. As healthcare providers it behooves us to gain a general understanding of the disease so we can be there for our patients and provide them with symptom mitigation strategies. Salam Kabbani is an infectious diseases pharmacy specialist at Olathe Medical Center. She graduated with her doctor of pharmacy degree from California Health Sciences University in 2019 and then went on to complete a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Cleveland Clinic South Pointe hospital. Despite being fully vaccinated at the time, she had a breakthrough COVID infection with the delta variant in August of 2021 which was then followed by a long-COVID journey. Becoming disabled changed her life in so many ways both good and bad, and she decided to write a memoir detailing her long-COVID journey to raise awareness about the condition, and most importantly to let other long-haulers know that they are not alone and they matter. She is now proudly a patient advocate and believes in spreading empathy through honest and open communication. Her book “COVID Long-Hauler: My Life Since COVID” is available in print, ePub, and audiobook and can be found on Amazon. Connect with Salam via: www.authorsalam.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/salamkabbani Instagram: @longhaulerchronicles / @theunabridgedlifeofsalamacita "At the end of the day, I have come to realize that my health is the most important part of my life. If I regain full functionality and none of the deferred dreams come true, I am okay with that. I now understand why some terminal patients choose very expensive treatments that only promise six months of life." - Salam Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E11 - Holistic Support for Population Health through Intrapreneurship with Dr. Rohit Moghe
Jul 28 2023
S06E11 - Holistic Support for Population Health through Intrapreneurship with Dr. Rohit Moghe
Hello everyone, I’m super excited to release this next episode that was recorded at the start of this year. We covered so many topics near and dear to my personal and professional mission and I’m so honored to introduce my next guest and what he is contributing to healthcare. Dr. Rohit Moghe is an ambulatory care & population health clinical pharmacist for accountable care organization (ACO) at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic. He is originally from the Philadelphia area. Dr. Moghe is a residency-training pharmacist with a master's in public health and a certified diabetes care & education specialist with over 22 years of experience across various therapeutic areas and whole continuum of care. Dr. Moghe is active in leadership at both Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists as well as American College of Lifestyle Medicine as Co-Chair of the pharmacist group. His diverse professional and life experience has led him to understand that most chronic conditions don't need to be managed with medications. However, if we must use them, we should be delivering comprehensive medication management (CMM) and get paid for the work that we do. His specialty is deprescribing medications, BUT, if they are to be ramped down, we must ramp up people's lifestyle. He uses the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, enjoyable physical activity, restful sleep, addressing stress, reducing risky behaviors (& substances), and positive social connections. The stuff we should all optimize, but always pay enough attention to it. He focuses a lot on coaching his patients and clients through change. He is also a 200-hr yoga teacher registered through the Yoga Alliance and practices many forms of meditation and deep breathing exercises. Having grown up in yoga since an early age, application of Ayurvedic principles in his lifestyle come naturally to him, including appropriate use of herbal and natural remedies. “All my info is FREE. My duty is to enlighten people.” - Dr. Rohit. Connect with Rohit via: Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn: @RohitAMoghe PS Free CE opportunity from ACLM through September 15 for Healthcare Professionals - Register now at https://portal.lifestylemedicine.org/ACLM/Education/Campaigns/White-House/WHconference.aspx Favorite quote (a saying/phrase you invented): “You cannot spell change without challenge!” Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E10 - A Pharmacist’s Guide to Holistic Fertility and Motherhood with Katie Wood
Jul 14 2023
S06E10 - A Pharmacist’s Guide to Holistic Fertility and Motherhood with Katie Wood
Hello dear listeners, I am just coming off an extended 4th of July break and hope you all are enjoying the summer so far and celebrating every occasion the season offers. One of the things I cherish most in my life is spending time with family, and one of my biggest blessings has been becoming a mother. Today I’m interviewing a fellow holistic-minded pharmacist and mother, who shares my passion and belief that we have the power and ability to change our health. We talk about feeling confident and empowered to advocate for your health choices, and going beyond the conventional during one’s fertility journey. Dr. Katie Wood is a mother, Pharmacist and Integrative Fertility Coach. She is the founder of Pharm to Wellness LLC and the brand Happy Nourished Motherhood. Katie helps women over 30 to nourish their mind & body for optimal fertility health so they can confidently conceive with ease. Katie comes from 8 years of experience as a retail pharmacist. This background in conventional medicine is what first piqued her awareness that people need more intimate coaching towards health and vitality without depending on pharmaceuticals. After experiencing a lack of support and education through her fertility and pregnancy journey, she became determined to advocate for women's health. Katie decided to follow her feminine-led intuitive pull to switch to a homebirth halfway in her pregnancy, and this was the best decision she ever made. Katie is passionate about supporting and empowering women on their fertility and pregnancy transition into motherhood using her calm, gentle guidance and taking a holistic approach focusing on nutrition, lifestyle, and mind-body connection. Website: happynourishedmotherhood.com FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishingfertilityandharmonizinghormones IG & TikTok: @the_wellness_pharmacist Podcast: Rising Into Mindful Motherhood (Spotify & Apple) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drkatiewood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3bDO-YCgqiRP6Xw_CyBsDg Email katiewood@happynourishedmotherhood.com Katie is offering a FREE GIFT: Enjoy this free Womb Meditation to help reconnect you to your body and align your heart & womb space while on your fertility journey https://join.happynourishedmotherhood.com/meditation Original quote: “You have the power to change your health and your fertility. Conventional medicine is not the only way.” Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E09 - Falling Back in Love with Pharmacy with Alex Barker, the Happy PharmD
Jun 30 2023
S06E09 - Falling Back in Love with Pharmacy with Alex Barker, the Happy PharmD
Hello everyone! I don’t know about you but this last week has been feeling a bit heavy for me. However, this episode is just the thing for you if you’re feeling the same weight, because I’m interviewing Alex Barker of The Happy PharmD. Alex’s mission is to transform the profession so every pharmacist can unlock their career’s potential. He strives for pharmacists to love pharmacy again. Alex Barker is the CEO and Founder of The Happy Pharm D, a nationwide coaching firm guiding pharmacists to inspiring careers and more fulfilling lives. Alex is an accomplished public speaker, a published author and teacher. Since 2017, his coaching program and career development seminars have guided over 2,000 pharmacists into new jobs and roles they love. His book “Indispensable: A prescription for a fulfilling pharmacy career,” has motivated countless pharmacists to love pharmacy again. Alex is a husband and the proud father of two daughters. He loves drinking coffee and eating good guacamole (though not at the same time). When he isn’t working, which happens occasionally, he plays Nintendo, Dungeon & Dragons, and reads comics. This episode is very near and dear to my heart because Alex’s blog has put me on the scene of pharmacy experts in the natural and holistic space, and I’m forever grateful. I can’t wait to share this next episode with you so here it is! Thehappypharmd.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-barker-pharmd/ https://thehappypharmd.com/care Favorite quote (a saying/phrase you invented): Progress before perfection Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E08 - Organically Growing, Scaling and Serving through Herbalism with Lauren Haynes
Jun 16 2023
S06E08 - Organically Growing, Scaling and Serving through Herbalism with Lauren Haynes
Hey everyone! I’m recording this intro after a brief but admittedly scary stint of time stuck indoors yet again, being warned to stay home due to the quality of air pollution from the recent Canadian wildfire. Meanwhile, I’m super excited to introduce my next guest, who highlights how we can become stewards of the land as herbalists, and showcases how she grew her brand from scratch to a full-blown success story. Lauren Haynes is the founder and CEO of Wooden Spoon Herbs, a small-batch herbal apothecary brand that offers herbal tinctures, teas and tonics that act as a conduit for plant medicine. Founded in 2014, Lauren has grown Wooden Spoon Herbs into a go-to resource for farm-fresh herbal remedies. Lauren studied at the Appalachian Center for Natural Health under fifth-generation herbalist Phyllis D. Light. Driven by her desire to introduce more people to herbalism, Lauren started Wooden Spoon Herbs in the farmer's market, crafting products based on the most common concerns she saw. The brand, which has celeb fans like Jessica Alba and Alanis Morrisette, supports a farm-direct supply chain and sources only organic ingredients. Their popular Rose-Colored Glasses tincture has sold out 5 times and is also sold on Goop. Lauren now has over ten years of experience as a clinical herbalist. Through her herbalist education and practice, Lauren merges functional formations with lifestyle products that appeal to wellness enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Check out Wooden Spoon Herbs at: woodenspoonherbs.com IG: @woodenspoonherbs Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
S06E07 - From Soulless Career to Heartful Parenting with Ziba Ansari-Orlando
Jun 2 2023
S06E07 - From Soulless Career to Heartful Parenting with Ziba Ansari-Orlando
Welcome everyone! I'm thrilled to introduce Ziba Ansari, an experienced pharmacist turned parenting expert, who echoes our shared "aha" moments about life, parenting, and spirituality. For 17 years, Ziba pursued a fulfilling career in pharmacy, yet the birth of her daughter stirred a shift within her. Prioritizing quality time with her child, she transitioned to per diem hospital work, a change that proved beneficial during the pandemic. Despite work stressors, she consciously cultivated a serene home life, mirroring the world she wished to inhabit. Ziba's transformation revealed a passion for guiding parents and enhancing children's potential. Inspired by her daughter and her spirituality, she wrote and self-published "The ABCs of Life to Nourish the Mind and Soul of Children" in December 2021. Her daughter was her muse and her gateway to higher dimensions of consciousness. Following this, Ziba ventured into Energy Medicine Yoga (EMYoga) instruction and became a certified parent coach. Blending her pharmacy background, EMYoga expertise, and years of spiritual practice, she established "A Heartful Path". This platform is a nexus for parents seeking self-care and fostering genuine love for their children. Recognizing the need for holistic parenting support, Ziba aims to equip parents with strategies for their demanding role. She likens parenting to marathon running; it requires nourishment, sleep, and a resilient mindset. Ziba's core message to parents is to preserve and embody positivity, as children are intuitive absorbers of their environment. Acknowledge parenting's challenges and joys without succumbing to blame or shame. Be compassionate towards yourself to better support your children. Understanding the significance of holistic health in our connections with children, Ziba offers a program incorporating yoga, meditation, and coaching. She advocates for a soulful approach to life's hurdles, rather than relying solely on pharmaceutical remedies. Connect with Ziba via: Website: www.aheartfulpath.com Instagram: @aheartfulpath Facebook: A Heartful Path Email: Ziba.aheartfulpath@gmail.com Podcast listeners get a 50% discount on all consultations or packages at www.aheartfulpath.com. I also offer a $99 four-class EMYoga series, aimed at beginners. Sign-ups receive an autographed copy of my book. Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.