Navigating the Healthcare System with Advocate Patrick Alonso

In this episode of Everyday Elevations, host Jason Fricka interviews Patrick Alonso, a licensed pharmacist, health consultant, and host of the Men's Health Unscripted podcast. They discuss issues around overmedication, the over prescription of drugs in America, advocating for patients within the healthcare system, and mental health outreach for men. Key Discussion Points: - The complexity of the healthcare system and how it can be difficult for patients to navigate (00:02:11) - America as the most overprescribed nation in the world and issues around overmedication (00:02:52) - Helping clients understand their health information and medications as a "bridge" in the healthcare system (00:03:40) - Patrick's origin story of realizing many patients face the same issues his grandparents dealt with regarding medications and side effects (00:04:39) - Tips on knowing whether you truly need a prescribed medication (00:13:50) - Patrick's mission to advocate for the pharmacy profession and change perceptions (00:22:29) - The lack of openness around men's mental health issues and the male friendship "epidemic" (00:36:39) - Important message about male suicide rates rising in America (00:42:26)