Greetings everyone, I hope you’re all enjoying the spring holidays, breaks and weather! It’s looking beautiful in NY.

Today I’m interviewing the beautiful and brilliant Janan Sarwar, and we cover a variety of topics about how she went from pharmacy to publishing entrepreneur, as well as some basic health coaching that was instrumental in her health journey.

Janan is a dynamic entrepreneur, pharmacist, publishing professional, and mother of three lovely girls in Louisville, KY. She is the founder of the company Global Bookshelves International, an independent publishing house focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion in content and voices from around the world. Global Bookshelves International was inspired by her eldest daughter, Leena, and her children’s storytelling podcast Salaam Storytime.

Janan actively serves as a medical content writer, pharmacy career coach, and publisher. She is passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, speaking, writing, and connecting with others on these topics.

Connect with Janan via https://GlobalBookshelves.com

A quote I say is: “There is tremendous value in self-reflection. My growth stems from evaluating how closely what I think is important aligns with how I spend my time.”

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S06E04 - Write Your Own Success Script with Janan Sarwar

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 

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S06E20 - Balancing Career, Family, and Health w/Stephanie Smith

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/ 

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S06E22 - Healing Inside Out with Cheryl Paswater

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)

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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

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.

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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

Welcome back to the show everyone! Summer swept in swiftly and it’s already scorching here in NYC. Summer Solstice has just passed, which marks the halfway point between summer and winter. Lots of people are caught up in events and celebrations, graduations, etc. With that said, I’m here with a guest that is not only able to survive as a busy mom, professional, and entrepreneur - but has found a way to balance it all and thrive. She hopes to inspire listeners, help them honor their true desires, and provide some practical advice.

Dr. Sarah Townley, PharmD, BCACP, offers one-to-one coaching for those who want to reverse type 2 diabetes and get off their diabetes medications by addressing the root cause of this disease. As a certified life coach and board-certified clinical pharmacist with years of experience doing this work, she can address just about any physical or mental obstacle to creating a lifetime of peace and freedom from diabetes. She lives in Billings, Montana with her husband and 7 children.

Connect with Dr. Sarah via:
Email: yourfuturebydesign@gmail.com 
Website: Sarah TownleyThe Type 2 Diabetes Coach
FB: Sarah Townley 
IG: @thetype2diabetescoach

Tons of free content on my website, as well as my podcast.
The Diabetes Revolution Podcast can be found on all major directories.

PS Sarah and I just hosted an event discussing the importance of high quality water, how to check your water quality, and shared our favorite filters on the market that we personally use. Watch the replay here.

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S07E11 - Stepping into Your Fullest and Healthiest Expression with Sarah Townley

Catharine Amston is an expert in algae nutrition, a wellness thought leader, an experienced entrepreneur, and a sought-after speaker. Catharine has an MBA, BA Hons, is a board-certified health coach, and is studying for her PhD in Natural Health.

Catharine's journey into the fascinating world of algae began in 2008 when her younger sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would improve her healing. 

Catharine left her 25- year corporate career to help her sister identify which foods were alkaline and this led her to algae - the most alkaline, chlorophyll-rich, high-protein, nutrient-dense food in the world. When Catharine learned that algae's vast healing properties were documented in tens of thousands of scientific studies but that none of these studies or benefits were known outside of Asia, she knew she needed to do something. And so ENERGYbits® was born. 

Catharine has spent the last fourteen years researching algae, writing papers, giving presentations, lecturing at conferences, and speaking on 250+ podcasts to explain the benefits of algae. To do this, she read thousands of scientific papers that detailed, validated, and confirmed algae's nutritional, health, longevity, and global benefits. Remarkably none of these findings are known by consumers. It is Catharine's vision and passion to change this and while she is not a PhD (yet), her scientific fluency allows her to explain algae with such simplicity and clarity, it quickly becomes obvious why algae is something we all urgently need. 

Catharine's passion for algae is contagious, inspiring and thought-provoking. Her efforts have led to algae being better understood by educators, consumers, doctors, and wellness practitioners. Even the United Nations and NASA endorse algae as the most nutrient-dense food in the world and the answer to world hunger. Catharine's extensive knowledge and playful personality is both entertaining and educating and her speaking style leaves audiences informed, uplifted, and hopeful. 

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I can’t believe summer is coming to a close very soon, and my son has already started school. However I am also looking forward to having a more structured and organized schedule after an eventful and busy summer season. And I have a treat for you for the Labor Day weekend with my latest podcast guest, with whom I share a strong hope for health and healing with structure, education, practical tools, and lots of grace. 

Kathleen Klug is a 40-year veteran in the Health & Wellness profession, and currently serves as an (IIN) Holistic Health Coach, a Health Educator at Kaiser Permanente, and a Speaker. She is the creator of the START with ONE eCourse, and author of the book, START with ONE - A Simple Approach to Upgrade your Health - Body, Mind, and Spirit. On these platforms, she inspires, informs, motivates, and walks alongside people on their journey to revitalizing their health and wholeness.

Learning new behaviors can be complicated, as it's so often that one has practiced unhealthy behaviors for decades. Practiced like this, these behaviors become automatic and unconscious. But there is hope, and we can learn to replace long-practiced unhealthy patterns with healthy ones through planning, practice, support, and self-kindness - Starting with One!

Connect with Kathleen Klug:
Website:KKHealthCoaching by Kathleen
Book: Kathleen Klug Book
FB: KKHealthCoaching
IG: kathleenklughealth

*Free Start with One resources on my website: https://kathleenklugbook.com/resources/ 
*10% discount on group coaching session starting in September 2024. (If the podcast episode comes after my start date, I will extend it to my next group),

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S07E16 - Start with One: The Power of Belief and Behavior Change with Kathleen Klug

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