FACT: we all have the exact same needs. BUT, why then do people act so differently, and behave in such extreme ways at times? This episode of MindsetMastery focuses on that big question, and believe it or not, we ALL have the same 6 human needs! The difference comes down to how you prioritize each of them- the order of importance for each in your life. THAT is what drives people to prioritize such drastically different things! We discuss each of the 6 human needs, explaining what they are, why t...
Nov 18, 2018•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast NO CARBS?!? Say it ain’t so! One of the most popular diet strategies, ketogenic dieting AKA “keto”, is all the rage in mainstream culture for it’s quick fat loss effects. BUT- is it sustainable, enjoyable, safe or realistic for long-term health and happiness maintenance? Breaking down the data is leading world-expert on nutrition, Dr. Joe Klemczewski, PhD, founder and president of The Diet Doc. Dr. Joe has earned degrees in physical therapy, health, nutrition, literary journalism, and health edu...
Nov 12, 2018•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast “I’m not good enough.” “I don’t have enough experience.” “This idea will never work.” If these thoughts have ever crossed your mind, have you ever wondered how to cross them out and turn your struggle into your strength? In this episode, I welcome fellow pharmacist and friend Tony Guerra as we share our struggles, how we overcame them, and turned our mess into our message. Tony Guerra is a pharmacist, podcaster, and author of 7 non-fiction audiobooks which have sold over 15,000 copies in the las...
Nov 05, 2018•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s unwrap Halloween and the fear around candy and carbs for kids. Carbs- BOO! With all of the headlines going around, there is a lot of fear around carbs and candy, so what happened to the FUN? We are here with Dr. Kevin Brunacini, FNP, to break down the science, dispel the fear-mongering myths, and leave you with practical tips so that you can experience Halloween 2018 by ENJOYING IT! Main Points From this Podcast: - 2 SimpleSolutions to enjoy Halloween without going overboard - Best practic...
Oct 31, 2018•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast “I know what to do, I just don’t do it!” “I’m always getting in my own way!” “I seem to always stress eat- why am I sabotaging myself?!?” Emotional eating, feeling like you are sabotaging your own success, and feeling overwhelmed with stress are 3 of the most common things that all too often keep many of us in healthcare from living healthy lives ourselves! So what’s the answer? WHY is overcoming this so hard? And, for that matter, HOW do we get out of our own way?!? There is no one better in th...
Oct 29, 2018•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here's an interview I did with the Pharmacy Leaders Podcast, "Ep 176 Finally Getting Your Book Done with The Fit Pharmacist", with host Dr. Tony Guerra! 'Graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Dr. Adam Martin has worked as a full-time pharmacist in the community practice setting for over 7 years, in addition to being a certified personal trainer, licensed nutrition consultant with Dr. Joe Klemczewski and Dr. Kori Propst of The Diet Doc, and competitive natural bodybuild...
Oct 27, 2018•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Intermittent fasting is all the rage nowadays- BUT: is it effective? Does it allow consistent adherence? And, above all, what does the DATA have to say about it? Breaking down the data is leading world-expert on nutrition, Dr. Joe Klemczewski, PhD, founder and president of The Diet Doc. Dr. Joe has earned degrees in physical therapy, health, nutrition, literary journalism, and health education. He is currently pursuing a masters in social psychology at Harvard. Klemczewski began licensing The Di...
Oct 22, 2018•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast WHY do people do what they do? This episode of MindsetMastery focuses on that big question, and believe it or not, there are only 2 reasons behind EVERY human action! We unveil WHAT these reasons are, and how you can use them to your advantage in your own life! Nail Your Nutrition, Fit in Fitness, and Master your Mindset – you can’t do the first 2 if this last component isn't achieved FIRST! …well, you can’t OPTIMIZE the other 2 to reach your full potential, and we are all about being efficient,...
Oct 15, 2018•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast There are so many jobs- so many opportunities – and so many hats that we wear in order to be the best version of ourselves, be it pharmacist, pharmacy student, entrepreneur… the list is ENDLESS! BUT- the most important, impactful, and really most honorable job that anyone could be is a MOM. We all had one, and some of us are truly blessed to have been raised by one who truly nurtured us with love, support, and an unwavering sense of confidence that we can do anything we set our minds to- for man...
Oct 10, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever thought of yourself as your own brand? Put another way: if you were the CEO of a company, how would you conduct yourself? How would your level of professionalism, networking, and quest to provide value and service to others change? By adopting this mindset- one of carrying yourself as your own brand- you effectively become the CEO of YOU! Many times people ask "How do I grow my social media following?" or "How do I create more impact with my followers?" The answer is tied back to h...
Oct 02, 2018•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nail Your Nutrition, Fit in Fitness, and Master your Mindset – you can’t do the first 2 if this last component isn't achieved FIRST! …well, you can’t OPTIMIZE the other 2 to reach your full potential, and we are all about being efficient, so that is why we are dedicating an entire podcast series focusing on the very topic of HOW to Master Your Mindset. In this series, we will be dispensing practical tips for how YOU can Master Your Mindset in all that you do in pharmacy and beyond! Personally, I...
Sep 24, 2018•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast What we know is one thing- but how we relay that message to patients and providers we work with, that is, how we communicate, will determine the outcome of our best intentions. As pharmacists, we are the most accessible healthcare provider for our patients, which affords us a phenomenal opportunity to serve as their liaison in guiding them to their optimal health. Part of that responsibility is leveraging our contacts with those in other healthcare settings- the most common interaction many of u...
Sep 16, 2018•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast "I don't have time to workout or prepare healthier food!" The Diet Doc North Pittsburgh owner and Pharmacist Adam Martin knows all too well how difficult it can be to spend time on yourself when you're busy caring for others. Listen in as he describes how a pharmacist's above-and-beyond care for his mother changed his life and why he wrote his new book Rx: YOU! (get it here: https://amzn.to/2N5EueQ ) 00:12 Introduction 01:35 Why Adam became a pharmacist 08:00 How does Adam have time & energy to ...
Sep 12, 2018•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Independent pharmacy is dead. There is no chance the mom and pop shops can stand to play against the big boys, especially in today’s competitive pharmacy market. While these sentiments of stigma run rampant in our profession today, they are not holding their weight when it comes to one pharmacy family in Whitmire, South Carolina, who recently filled their MILLIONTH prescription as an independently owned and operated community pharmacy. A recent #FitPharmFam Feature of ours, Blake Roche, is curre...
Sep 09, 2018•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. What if, however, you want to take that journey and turn it into several thousand- or even tens of thousands of steps to leverage your impact as a pharmacist globally and serve as a medical missionary? Speaking as a pharmacist who had the honor of being a part of a medical mission trip in Honduras myself, I cannot begin to express the level of gratitude, self-discovery, and joy that serving as a pharmacist can dispense to the lives we are hon...
Sep 03, 2018•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here is Part II of an interview I did with the Pharmacy Leaders Podcast, ‘Episode 150 Fitness Case Studies The Fit Pharmacist Adam Martin Part II', with host Dr. Tony Guerra focusing on case studies demonstrating that YOU are not alone! How YOU can fit in fitness and nutrition with your pharmacy life! Pharmacy Leaders Podcast Link: https://bit.ly/2wl4sAA Like The Fit Pharmacist on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedietdocpittsburgh Guest: Dr. Adam Martin, PharmD, ACSM-cPT www.linkedin.com/in/thefitp...
Aug 29, 2018•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here's an interview I did with the Pharmacy Leaders Podcast, Episode 149 Getting In Shape The Fit Pharmacist Adam Martin Part 1', with host Dr. Tony Guerra focusing on how to fit in fitness and nutrition with pharmacy life! Pharmacy Leaders Podcast Link: https://bit.ly/2wtdVVy Like The Fit Pharmacist on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedietdocpittsburgh Guest: Dr. Adam Martin, PharmD, ACSM-cPT www.linkedin.com/in/thefitpharmd www.instagram.com/thefitpharmacist Host: Dr. Tony Guerra, PharmD https://...
Aug 29, 2018•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Every action we take is driven by 1 of 2 forces: PAIN or PLEASURE, either going toward that which we seek, or away from that which brings us pain. One pharmacist, however, turned his pain INTO his pleasure. Growing up, Dr. Brian Bisher dealt with a lot of health issues that really affected his ability to truly enjoy life and live it to the fullest. This was his case all throughout high school, college and pharmacy school. He was nearing the end of his rotations when he started having second thou...
Aug 25, 2018•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Health coaching for weight loss, empowerment, and living your best life. We all see the inherent benefit for not only our patients and ourselves, but one question remains from a clinical perspective: WHERE IS THE DATA?! Kevin Brunacini, DNP(s), APRN, just completed a quality improvement study addressing this very question through Frontier Nursing University, titled “Implementation of a Virtual Patient-Centered Weight-Loss Maintenance Behavior Competency Assessment in Adults with Obesity.” In thi...
Aug 19, 2018•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Regenerative Medicine is no pseudoscience- it has been used by both senior citizens as well as the word's top athletes such as Troy Polamalu and Ben Roethlisberger. But what IS IT, exactly? I wanted to bring the most well-versed and experienced healthcare professional I know to break down the ins and out of what regenerative medicine is, how it can help you and your patients, and applications for its role in our ever-expanding society of healthcare! Mike Leone is a physician assistant practicing...
Aug 12, 2018•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast DO you even D.O., bro? If you’re familiar with the credentials but not too familiar with what a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) is all about, I brought on colleague and soon-to-be graduate Paige Johnson, osteopathic medical student at A.T. Still University. Holding a dual concentration in Healthcare Sciences and Management and a certification in nutrition paired with her experience for three years as an EMT-Basic, she brings a unique perspective for how to motivate and inspire her patients that we c...
Aug 06, 2018•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The woman behind ThePharmacistsGuide shares her mission of bringing pharmacists and pharmacy students in the profession together to advance the practice of pharmacy! As a former colleague of a past president of ASHP, Joanna strives to use her vast experience and dedication in the profession to create a guide- that is, ThePharmacistsGuide- to propel pharmacy beyond its potential to impact those we serve. Listen in as we dive into: - Advocacy for the profession - Opportunities for pharmacy student...
Jul 27, 2018•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Health coaching is becoming more and more popular- especially in the profession of pharmacy. To the same token, social media is becoming not only a way to promote your personal brand, but to form relationships that impact your career and life! On today's podcast, I interview fellow FitPharmacist Dr. Kevin Hejnas, who is a great role model in both of these areas: health coaching and social media presence/impact. Dr. Kevin Hejnas is a recent Rutgers pharmacy graduate, co-founder of the Rutgers pow...
Jul 21, 2018•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nursing is a HUGE healthcare sector, today being represented by my colleague, friend, and soon-to-be-Dr. Kevin Brunacini. Kevin lost over 120 pounds and KEPT IT OFF for over 6 years! Through this transformation, it was NOT a linear process; there were days he lost weight followed by some days he did NOT lose weight or even GAINED weight! In fact, there were even WEEKS when the average weight fluctuation was not down, but an actual weight gain! BUT, overall, throughout the entire process from the...
Jul 10, 2018•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast At the core level, we as pharmacists function as teachers to empower our patients to live their best lives. Here is how to hone your teaching skills, taught by the best teacher I have ever had in my schooling career, Mr. Jerry Dattilo! (watch til the very end with audio turned UP- special surprise there :D ) As healthcare professionals, we function not only as liaisons for our patients at directing them toward their best health, but as something even more- someone impactful who is positioned in ...
Jul 06, 2018•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here's an interview I did with the Rx Rated Podcast, Episode 'Testosterone Edition', with RX-Rated co-hosts Dr. Jeffrey Winger and Dr. Maurice Shaw, focusing on nutrition, fitness, mindset- and how it all fits into healthcare! RX-Rated Podcast Links: http://rxrated.libsyn.com/website Like The Fit Pharmacist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedietdocpittsburgh Host: Dr. Adam Martin, PharmD, ACSM-cPT https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefitpharmd https://www.instagram.com/thefitpharmacist
Jun 26, 2018•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast "I'm so busy- I don't have TIME to workout!" ^If this is you, HERE IS THE SOLUTION!! In this interview, I speak with coach Luke E. Propst, the training director of The Diet Doc, LLC and owner of Predator Strength Training. My niche is helping people who default to “I just don’t have enough time” realize that yes, yes they do- by using simple health hacks and strategies to MAXIMIZE the time through optimization and helpful tips and tricks! *We CLARIFY and SIMPLIFY the most common perceived barrie...
Jun 21, 2018•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Laughter IS the Best Medicine- Professional Comedian and Pharmacist Dr. Maurice Shaw Tells All! Main Points Covered: -Laughter is the Best Medicine- why is this important? -How to Balance Being a Pharmacist & Comedian/Other Pursuits -Advice for How to Build Your Brand -Avoiding Conflict of Interest with Retail Company -How to Live Your Passion About the Guest: Maurice Shaw is a stand-up comedian from Chicago, IL. Maurice attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for undergrad then went on to ...
Jun 21, 2018•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast What better way to bring awareness to a preventable disease than by talking some science about prevention, including fiber?! Today I am joined by Kevin Brunacini to discuss all things FIBER- We cut through the crap to bring you the facts backed by science! *Topics we cover in this podcast include*: -Colon Cancer Statistics -What is fiber? -Why is fiber important/What is the role of fiber? - What are "Net carbs"? -When it comes to calories, is fiber really "free"? The REAL truth! -How much fiber ...
Jun 21, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you calculate macros from alcohol? What is the real deal?! We break it down in simple terms! We are bringing you #simplifiedscience on everything #alcohol - effects on your body, your nutrition, and how you can still be #onaquest with sound nutrition making sense of how alcohol and calories mix! - FAST FACTS: 1. “A drink” is defined as: • 12 oz beer • 8oz malt liquor • 5oz wine • 1.5oz 80-proof spirits or liquor 2. “Binge drinking” is defined as: • Men: 5 or more drinks in a single sessio...
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