Failure is part of life; pain is part of the process. These are things we’ve all heard before, and while they’re 100% true, what do you do when you feel like your failure is beyond acceptance? How do you handle rejection that feels so severe, it actually brings on feelings of shame and casts you into a corner where you feel isolated, alone, and hopeless? This week’s guest failed pharmacy school—but he did NOT let that make him become a failure. In fact, he know has taken his pain, shifted it int...
Aug 10, 2020•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast You hear me talk a lot about self-care…yet stress continues to run rampant not just in pharmacy, but the global community of healthcare. It’s not from a lack of action, but perhaps our focus is off—what if we shifted from only looking at self-care…to diving deeper into SOUL care? One woman is leading this path by sharing her story that began as a refugee from Ukraine. Despite her persecution, she moved forward in faith to become a pharmacist, diabetes educator, medical content writer, adjunct fa...
Aug 04, 2020•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Racism. Provider Status for pharmacists. Burnout in the mental, physical, and spiritual arenas. All heavy topics, and covered and broken down with insight from my friend Dr. Richard Harris, PharmD, MD, MBA, who shares his insight as both a pharmacist AND physician how we are uniquely destined to help the healthcare system through provider status. He shares his injustice from racism from both sides, in both the church and the medical fields, how he has used his test as his testimony, and how he i...
Jul 28, 2020•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to “job satisfaction” in pharmacy, it often sounds like a dichotomy: you either have people who love their jobs and are winning…or you have those who hate where they are. HOWEVER, there is the group in the middle: those who like their pharmacy job, and are considering to build their own personal brand but have not yet taken the plunge. That’s exactly what we will break down on this episode, straight from the Bahamas with the beginning of a personal brand founded on international im...
Jul 21, 2020•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you take your passion…and turn it into an international brand? Speaking around the world—literally—about what lights your soul on fire? In this week’s podcast episode, I chat with my Irish twin, Laura Dowling AKA The Fabulous Pharmacist, about our joint talk from earlier this year at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. We share some practical strategies YOU can use to script your brand and become the go-to expert, advice from two of the most influential pharmacists in the world that witho...
Jul 14, 2020•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast The power that words have are truly amazing. For example, I am willing to bet that for the majority, two words can instantly strike anxiety, overwhelm, and panic into your mind, whether you are a pharmacy student or new-grad pharmacist. “Adam, you’re mister positive—why would you do that to me?!” Because it’s the reality of so many in our profession, and while these two words reveal the truth of overwhelm and anxiety faced by so many in our profession, there is an antidote that is not just words...
Jul 07, 2020•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast You hear me talk a lot about the importance of social media, and when it comes to creating a competitive edge in your career, building a personal brand is essential. BUT—what if you totally DESPISE social media? What if it’s something you really can’t stand, and, honestly, you’ve been doing pretty well without it…but you keep seeing people who ARE leveraging social media making progress at a much faster rate, and you start to see the writing on the wall? In this episode, I interview one of my me...
Jun 30, 2020•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you stand out in a profession where everyone has a doctorate? The answer is having a personal brand—however, HOW to build one can seem overwhelming and intimidating…UNLESS you have a strategy from those who have successfully built their brands of influence. Sharing how to do it—and why it matters—is exactly what I cover in this week’s podcast episode, joined by the world’s leading authority on how to become KNOWN and make Social Media Explained—two books he wrote, among others, as a New Y...
Jun 23, 2020•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Pharmacy is not what it used to be." ^How many times have you heard that? Not to be a Negative Nancy, but that statement is most definitely true. HOWEVER...it doesn't mean there's no hope. With adversity comes opportunity, and with change comes innovation. The pharmacists who recognize this and act on it are the ones who ARE winning, and the ones who WILL continue to dominate their niche because they fully understand the concept of building their personal brand...and they have a strategy to max...
Jun 16, 2020•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast I always wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on the earth- then I ask myself the same question. Stef Eberhardt is a community pharmacist in Greensboro, NC. She graduated from Pitt pharmacy in 2014 and as much as she loves Pittsburgh she wanted a change of scenery and some sunshine so moved to North Carolina right out of college with her then soon-to-be-husband Josh. They both enjoyed traveling, but it didn’t become their passion until they went on our honeymoon and...
Jun 09, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast What happened to George Floyd was beyond wrong. This isn’t something that happened “back in my grandparents’ day”—this happened in OUR day. 2020. And it’s inexcusable. This affects far more than pharmacy, and if you turn a blind eye to what’s going on, you’re not only doing the profession a disservice—you’re doing a disservice to your patients. And if we can’t serve them to the reality of the world we all live in: what’s the point? It’s not about rioting—it’s about something far deeper than that...
Jun 01, 2020•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast You have to FAIL to WIN. If you want to create an extraordinary life that you savor, whatever that looks like to you, I urge you to look at your adversity as an asset and opportunity to GROW through what you GO through. In this podcast episode, I share 3 specific stories of people you know who against all odds were able to create their dream life. I also break down the lessons from each story so that you can apply them to your life when adversity strikes to use it as an asset for your success. R...
May 26, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to pharmacy school, there’s a lot of resources to help you as a pharmacy student find your dream career…BUT… …what if you have a passion and there’s nothing available to help develop it? That obstacle is exactly what this podcast episode guest faced, and instead of just “finding a different niche”, she created the solution to script her dream career in the pharmaceutical industry. Megan Larison is a fourth-year pharmacy student at the University of Kentucky who will be graduating w...
May 19, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Without question, my last year of pharmacy school was my absolute favorite—and most challenging. For many of the pharmacy students I’ve spoken to over the years, the final P4 year of rotations raises the most questions and concerns…BUT, it should be giving them the best opportunity to THRIVE as a soon-to-be PharmD! In fact, if you use the tips I share in this podcast on how to rock your rotations, you can transform your final year of pharmacy school into a rotating series of job interviews with ...
May 11, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast “My class is the most important class you will have as a pharmacy student.” This is likely how every pharmacy school professor feels because they are so passionate about their expertise (and that’s a great thing!). However, there is one class that does pull rank, because if you are unable to successfully apply what you learn, you legally will not be able to practice any of the others. Pharmacy law is one of the most integral courses you will take as a pharmacy student, because it prepares you fo...
May 04, 2020•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast God does NOT want to be number one in your life. Wait…WHAT?! Yes, it’s true, and in this week’s podcast where I speak with NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Chaplain Kent Chevalier, he shares exactly WHY this is one of the biggest mistakes we make, and how this realization can change every area of your life. How do I know? Because it changed every area of my life. Pastor Kent and his wife Erica have been doing ministry for over 20 years, and now they are now a part of Athletes in Action, serving as chapla...
Apr 28, 2020•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you’re working on the frontlines of the COVID pandemic, it can really get to you. I’m talking to your CORE: to your emotions, daily life, comfort in “keeping it all together”. If you are struggling right now working the frontlines in feeling like you’re not allowed to live life, having to sacrifice time with your family because you’re putting yourself at risk by showing up for your patients…and in order to protect your family, you’re not able to have quality time with them…you are not alone. ...
Apr 20, 2020•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast In pharmacy, we talk a lot about “health”—in particular, there is one facet that is not only essential in all pharmacy practice settings, but can actually be a unique niche of specialization: mental health. That’s why in this episode, we are going to dive deep into the role of being a psychiatric pharmacist with our guest, Abbey Krysiak, PharmD, BCPP, who currently serves as an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the LECOM School of Pharmacy for the past 9 years. She graduated from the L...
Apr 14, 2020•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast There’s no question: the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting every aspect of life on a global scale. There are horrific things happening beyond our control and lives are being lost daily. With that being said, there are many of us in healthcare working the frontlines doing all that we can to be a part of the solution. While there are things we cannot control...there are some key things that we CAN control, and that’s what I want to share with you in this week’s podcast episode. Use this as a space to...
Apr 06, 2020•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Studying pharmacy can be overwhelming—UNLESS you use what we cover in this week’s podcast to simplify the learning process. The new standard of social media is inescapable in our lives, and we can now use it as a tool to help us get through pharmacy school, prepare for exams, and strengthen our clinical skills as pharmacists looking to continuously improve our clinical skill set. The medium of infographics / infomemes for learning is becoming the pharmacy professional’s best friend, and this wee...
Mar 31, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Uncertainty breeds fear, and right now that seems to be spreading faster than the Corona virus. Our patients are scared—and they are coming to the pharmacy for answers. If you are working the frontlines during this time as I am, you are facing a tremendous responsibility as healthcare provider. You are also facing a tremendous opportunity amidst this pandemic to be a source of hope for your patients, and with social distancing being so essential, it can seem difficult to have any kind of a routi...
Mar 24, 2020•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you create a career that merges both pharmacy and fitness? It seems like a daunting task—one that you need a PharmD to embark on. BUT, why wait for graduation to pursue your passion…when you can start in your first year of pharmacy school? That’s what this week’s guest is actively pursuing, who transitioned from the fitness industry and into the profession of pharmacy to script his dream career. P1 Student Pharmacist at University of Iowa College of Pharmacy with interests in sports medic...
Mar 17, 2020•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast You’ve heard me talk a lot about pharmacy; you’ve seen me post a lot about fitness; but what you haven’t heard me talk about on the podcast is the crux that allows me to produce content to thrive and do all of the things I do—that is FAITH. I get asked a lot how I am able to travel the world as a professional international speaker, be named the most influential pharmacist in our profession, while working full-time as a community pharmacist, and the answer is simple: I owe everything that I have ...
Mar 10, 2020•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast #pharmacyschool can create a lot of excellent opportunities…and challenges. #Anxiety is one of the biggest obstacles that pharmacy students face—especially for those looking to really dive deep and grow early on in their career. While every pharmacy student faces anxiety in one form or another, nobody is really talking about it or sharing practical strategies for HOW to overcome one of the biggest emotional barriers faced in pharmacy school. That’s why in this episode I am excited to share the s...
Mar 03, 2020•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast When you think of a pharmacist, there are certain character traits that make us special: the Type-A, perfectionist, get-things-done, make-a-list, ABC, dot your “I”’s and cross your “T”s, right? While these characteristics help you thrive in the majority of situations, they can also put you at risk for something that is not often talked about…BUT is fairly common among in the profession of pharmacy. Eating disorders among pharmacy students and pharmacists are more common than you may think, which...
Feb 25, 2020•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast With so much emphasis given to the necessary educational requirements demanded in pharmacy school, it’s critical NOW more than ever to address the biggest complaint new grad pharmacists express: that they were never taught how to BE pharmacists. Focusing on transitions from pharmacy school to a licensed pharmacist that will make or break your career, strategies for how YOU can grow your influence, and how self-care influences your outcomes, I have teamed up fellow pharmacist Dr. Edwin Adams, and...
Feb 18, 2020•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast #ego can literally make your life a nightmare…if you let it. You don’t have to downplay the hard work you investing in earning your PharmD, but if you use it as a superiority above tasks to help the team move forward, you will only be holding your team- and yourself- farther back than you may realize. Working as a team in a pharmacy is essential- that’s why you need to check yourself before you wreck yourself. Leading by fear or superiority is an option that is effective, but in my experience on...
Feb 11, 2020•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast #Relationships are the foundation of creating success as a pharmacist. BUT, with growing barriers to patient interactions- both real and perceived- increasing the time you can spend may seem like the best way to foster relationships with your patients…but in many cases it just is not realistic. So this begs the question: HOW are we to supposed to increase the level of personalized, relationship-based care with our patients when the time we can spend with them seems to be decreasing? The answer i...
Feb 03, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast #Multitasking is best explained by the parable “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush”. If you try to go after too many best is ESSENTIAL to master as a pharmacist…but try to do it outside of the pharmacy, and you will be spinning your wheels with little progress to show for it. Juggling 30+ tasks at one time is expected as a pharmacist- starting a job and handing it off…jumping in the middle of a process to pick up where it was left off…completing a task you didn’t even start…along with p...
Jan 27, 2020•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast #SELFWORTH – are you allowing it to be defined by your circumstances? By how other people judge your performance? By other people’s reactions to your work as a pharmacist? We are taught the knowledge needed to be the medication experts…but when it comes to interacting with the unexpected emotions that we will face in pharmacy practice, many are caught off guard. Anger, frustration, anxiety, and feeling completely overwhelmed are some of the many emotions patients and caregivers feel when facing ...
Jan 21, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
