Shane Jerominski, AKA The Accidental Pharmacist, was a pre-med major who found pharmacy by “accident.” After working nearly 10 years at various chain pharmacies, he transitioned to work at a specialty independent pharmacy. Through a series of happy accidents he now is a partner at this pharmacy location in a remote area of the Southern California desert. Having 5 children, AND working per diem at a local hospital in addition to specialty, in his "spare time" he makes feeble attempts to entertain...
Jun 18, 2019•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast "I know what I need to do! I just need to get more… MOTIVATED to get it done!" Motivational interviewing is a skill you may have heard of, and if you’re a pharmacy student, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional looking to help patients make a positive change in their lives, you KNOW how important the skill of motivational interviewing can be at bringing a patient’s power out to the forefront of their consciousness- especially with behavior-driven changes looking to be made in smoking cess...
Jun 10, 2019•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Some strive to be a good pharmacist; some want to be an exceptional pharmacist… while others strive to be a FABULOUS Pharmacist! Coming to you from Ireland is Laura Dowling, a practicing pharmacist who loves to share her practical and research-based scientific knowledge with others, in a fun and engaging manner. Her primary audience is women and girls of all ages, accessed primarily through social media, TV & radio appearances, corporate speaking events and written articles. Fabulous Pharmacist ...
Jun 03, 2019•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast “You eat how you live.” When it comes to the busy rush-rush hustle we all seem to be living, does that statement resonate with your eating habits? It may sound so simple, but we as a society we seem to always be looking for the next “big thing”, the “best” diet plan to get us where we want to go- faster- and with less effort than we want to invest. In this episode, I am joined with Dr. Joe Klemczewski, who shares his decades of experience in the nutrition and fitness industry to go over the most...
May 27, 2019•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast You only get ONE CHANCE at a great first impression- so, why not lead with your SMILE? In this episode, I am joined with dentist Dr. Leslie Pasco of LiveWell Dentistry to share over 21 years of her experience into how dental care can prevent disease, improve your income, and even correct attention and behavior problems. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 1. Rx: YOU! The Pharmacist’s Guide to Managing Stress & Fitting in Fitness: amzn.to/2QDtqCP Main Points From this Podcast: - Statistic for ho...
May 21, 2019•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here's an interview I did with The Diet Doc Life Mastery Podcast, "Episode 155- Coaching Clinic: Food Prep for Busy Professionals" with Dr. Joe Klemczewski! Meal prep, meal prep, schmeal prep - we hear it from everyone! But are there ways to succeed without spending all day in the kitchen? On this episode, I’m joined by founder of The Diet Doc Dr. Joe Klemczewski to share how as a full-time pharmacist I’ve managed to navigate 13-hour shifts and still maintain a strong, athletic lifestyle and phy...
May 12, 2019•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast SNAP OUT OF IT! WAKE UP! Get with it!!! Have you ever been told this before? Have you ever been in a situation where you’re there physically- but MENTALLY, you’re somewhere else that you don’t want to be? In this episode of the MindsetMastery podcast, I am joined with my cohost Alex Liu to explain HOW to be fully present in your life so that you can physically- and MENTALLY- live your life in a peak state of mind! Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: 1. Rx: YOU! The Pharmacist’s Guide to Managin...
May 06, 2019•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast The number one fear of every pharmacist is making a mistake. If you have experience on the job, the likelihood of making one goes down. However, what if you’re a new grad, with no experience of working the bench solo? I am here to help: I have compiled a list of the most common oversights made by newly licensed pharmacists working in the community pharmacy as a means to bring them to your attention, and help you avoid falling privy to these potential pitfalls. Newly Licensed Pharmacist? Listen i...
Apr 28, 2019•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are Baby Blockers Blocking Your Fat Loss Potential? So many women are putting in a TON of hard work: hitting their workouts, nailing their nutrition- doing ALL the things to lose weight, but they never seem to drop despite their best efforts. With all of the work put in- is medication to blame? Specifically: is birth control getting in the way of controlling your rate of fat loss? I am joined by my friend, colleague, and fellow fitness fanatic Adam Atkinson, founder and CEO of See You Later Lean...
Apr 22, 2019•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Formal education will make you a living- self-education will make you a fortune.” In pharmacy world, continuing education is not just a requirement, it’s ESSENTIAL. But to fully maximize your personal skills and evidence-based knowledge, the most effective way to grow your brain gains is to have an excellent teacher- make that practice-specific, and the most essential asset you can have is a preceptor. I welcome to the podcast Mike Corvino, PharmD, CDE, BCPS, who has been awarded Preceptor of t...
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Your vibe attracts your tribe” If you’ve ever heard this, maybe you’ve thought: what the heck is a ‘vibe’?!? A ‘vibe’ is short for the word ‘vibration’, which is the foundation for the Law of Attraction. Yes, it is a law- just as real as the Law of Gravity! Whether you believe it or not, understand it or not, or choose to use the law of attraction, it is at work in your life. The real question is this: are you using it to enrich your life, or allowing it to keep you from all that you desire and...
Apr 08, 2019•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Public speaking has been found to be one of the most prolific phobias we as humans face, as “glossophobia”, or the actual fear of public speaking, is believed to affect up to 75% of the population. In some surveys, public speaking has been found to be feared even more than death. As a pharmacist – one way or another- YOU are going to have to talk to people, be it one patient, a patient’s family, or even a large audience of your colleagues or in an academic setting. It’s not just what you say, bu...
Apr 02, 2019•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stress, stress, STRESS - if you work in pharmacy, you know this word all too well! If you work in community pharmacy like myself, you REALLY know what stress is all about! HOW are we to manage all of the different avenues of being a community pharmacist, while not only taking care of our patients, but taking care of OURSELVES, too? Is there even a chance that #selfcare can be implemented into the life of a community pharmacy amidst the chaos? A lot of times when you have a question as a pharmacy...
Mar 24, 2019•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here's an interview I did with the Your Financial Pharmacist Podcast, "Episode 91- BECOMING AN ENTREPRENEUR: THE FIT PHARMACIST" with Tim Church! "On this episode of the Your Financial Pharmacist Podcast, Tim Church interviews Dr. Adam Martin about becoming an entrepreneur for another edition of the side hustle series. Adam has been practicing as a pharmacist in the community practice setting for over 7 years, in addition to being a certified personal trainer, licensed nutrition consultant, auth...
Mar 19, 2019•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast The time is NOW- or is it later? Or was it supposed to be an hour ago? Oh, CRAP- did I mess this up?!? When it comes to meal timing in nailing your nutrition, it can be confusing, frustrating, and more open-ended than a free-response essay test. So this begs the question: WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO EAT TO MAXIMIZE YOUR FITNESS GOALS? Breakfast, pre-workout, post-workout, OH MY! THAT is what we will be covering in today’s podcast: how to maximize your meal timing and frequency based on what would b...
Mar 11, 2019•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you in the profession of pharmacy- AND an entrepreneur? We’re a rare breed- some would say ‘a strange bird’- I for one prefer the term “unique” over “weird”, but to each their own. It’s not often understood by some who see you’re in pharmacy and just think” WHY would you want to add even more to your plate? What are you trying to accomplish? What do you even call a pharmacy entrepreneur?!? Quite simply: a pharm-a-prenur! This leads us to introduce the founder of Pharmapreneur Academy and tod...
Mar 04, 2019•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast I AM BACK! I had the honor of serving as a medical missionary pharmacist in Panama with other amazing healthcare professionals: physicians, optometrists, dentists, dermatologists, nurses- and of course other pharmacists! We ended up serving over 4,300 patients in 3 days, and amidst all of the phenomenal interactions, there was ONE that really stood out to me that I share with you here on this podcast! Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: 1. Rx: YOU! The Pharmacist’s Guide to Managing Stress & Fi...
Feb 25, 2019•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you a master of time… or a slave to the clock? Do your “to-do” lists get the best of you? Is it driving you crazy to see others be so productive- seemingly with ease- and have so much done before noon strikes that you wish you could just get HALF of that done in your entire day you’d be thrilled? Allow me to ease your angst and help YOU to become a master of time management and take your level of productivity to new heights! If you want to spend MORE time with your family and friends, partyi...
Feb 18, 2019•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chiropractic care: when you hear that, where does your mind go? Believe it or not, among the healthcare professions, the practice of a chiropractor is the most misunderstood niche there is! Unfortunately, myths, misconceptions, and false beliefs label this field of medicine that is one of the most essential to creating and maintaining health and longevity in your daily life. SO, who better to sort through these misunderstandings and set the record straight than someone I have known for years to ...
Feb 10, 2019•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are your goals your own? Are you white-knuckling your way to an outcome with little meaning? Do you have massive expectations that are getting in the way of a fluid process? Have you tried and given up multiple times? In this Facebook Live recording from 1/31 on The Fit Pharmacist Facebook page, I am joined by Dr. Kori Propst of The Diet Doc to share the most important principles for goal setting and achievement. As a pharmacist who fills ~2,500 prescriptions per week for close to 8 years, I hav...
Feb 04, 2019•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you or someone you known is looking for medical advice, what are they often told? “Talk to your pharmacist” is often the reply, and for good reason: that’s what we’re here for! Who better to invite to the podcast that the founder of Talk to Your Pharmacist podcast, fellow pharmacist Dr. Hillary Blackburn. Dr. Blackburn is a clinical pharmacist who's been practicing for the past 7 years in a variety of healthcare settings. She is the Director of Pharmaceutical Services at the Dispensary of Hop...
Jan 28, 2019•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast The concept of money or financial wealth can be a source of many things: motivation, freedom… or- if you’re facing debt from pharmacy school and beyond- anxiety, overwhelm, or the feeling of drowning in unpaid bills, student loans, and the overall cost of just living. How are we to navigate this path of financial fitness if we don’t have a clear understanding about the greenbacks so that we can have our financial responsibilities met, while still having the financial freedom to splurge here and ...
Jan 21, 2019•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Ask and you shall receive"; "Ask and it shall be given"; "Seek and you shall find"... What do these mean? Why are they important? And what’s with all of these questions?!? Literally, the questions you ask determine your state (how you feel), and ultimately your quality of life. SO, if you’re not asking the right questions, how are you going to end up with the life that you want? Looking at that statement, you can reverse engineer your quality of life, which is determined by how you feel, based ...
Jan 14, 2019•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Change is inevitable because it is allied with time, an irresistible force. For those in pharmacy, one of the biggest changes you can go through has to do with your job: be it from graduating to full-time, full-time to part-time, or changing from one full-time job to another, especially if it’s in a different niche! Who better to learn the ins and outs of this potentially overwhelming time than a pharmacist who just took this leap! Dr. Nicole Zimmerman graduated from St. John's University Colleg...
Jan 07, 2019•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast New Year’s Resolutions: New Year, New You! It’s an excellent time for a fresh start, and to recommit to your goals. Unfortunately, by February 15, 80% of resolutions will be given up on. That is a crazy statistic, so in this podcast I am joined by my mentor, Dr. Joe Klemczewski, to empower you with 5 fool-proof ways you can rise above the crowd and DOMINATE your goals so that you can stay committed to what’s important to you in winning your best life! Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 1. Rx: ...
Dec 31, 2018•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Feeling like you don’t have a choice can wreck any chance of hope or growth into your full potential. What if I told you that you DO have a choice, regardless of your circumstances, and CAN feel empowered in every aspect of your life, even if right now you don’t feel like it? When you change your “shoulds” into “musts”, your whole life will change- you can use this to shape and transform the quality of your life from feeling like a victim of circumstance to being in total control of your life’s ...
Dec 23, 2018•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Addiction: a very serious topic affecting not just people in pharmacy, but EVERYONE in our lives. Whether you have struggled, are struggling, or know someone who has gone through this, addiction has impacted nearly every single person in our community at some level. As healthcare professionals, it is our duty to be a part of the solution to this increasing problem in our country, but very often in that process comes a dichotomy between empathy, and enabling, and how to be supportive in that proc...
Dec 17, 2018•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Happiness: the ultimate destination! Right?! BUT: what’s the difference between feeling like you’re on cloud 9… vs. being at ground 0? Expectation: when your life conditions match or are equal to your blueprint, you will find yourself in a state of happiness. Find yourself falling short of your expectation, and you will also find yourself in a state of unhappiness. HOW do we avoid leading ourselves away from happiness, without sacrificing our big dreams and goals? Is there a way to set the bar h...
Dec 10, 2018•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” -Will Durant However, if we ONLY focus on pharmacy- that is, only working on our career and ignore the rest of life- you will in fact find that little thing called burnout. How do you avoid it, yet give your all to your career to ensure you perform at your highest level? This week’s guest on the podcast, Dr. Andrew Vassallo, shares his ninja tips for how to excel at life- both in and outside of ClubPharmacy. Dr. Andrew ...
Dec 03, 2018•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Legacy" is defined as something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor from the past. More specifically, it can also be defined as what you leave behind for the next generation. Who better to share her legacy for the next generation in pharmacy than the winner of the 2018 Next Generation Pharmacist Award, Dr. Lindsay A. Morris! The ninth annual Next-Generation Pharmacist awards were held in Boston on October 5, 2018, where we recognized professional achievements in 10 catego...
Nov 27, 2018•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
