The Holistic Pharmacy podcast

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I’m back this week after a whirlwind weekend of attending the 2025 Integrative Healthcare Symposium and getting over some bouts of sickness in my household. Today’s guest is a true master of systematic approaches to tackling health challenges - you don’t want to miss this one! Reed Davis, Double-Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is a globally recognized expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. As the visionary founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), Reed has pioneered the FDN Certification Course, which has empowered over 4,000 practitioners across 50 countries to take charge of their clients' health. With more than a decade of experience as Health Director at a Southern California wellness center, Reed has personally guided over 10,000 clients to optimal wellness, making him one of the most sought-after clinicians in his field. His motto is to be the “last health practitioner” anyone has to see to get to the causal factors of illness. Reed's impact extends beyond his clients—he serves on the Advisory Board of both the American Natural Wellness Coaches Board and the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches. His passion for educating practitioners and advancing natural health practices has established him as a key influencer in the holistic health community. Connect with Reed via: Email: reed.davis@afdnp.com Website: Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) FB: Functional Diagnostic Nutrition IG: @fdntraining X: @FDNtraining YT: FDN | Functional Lab Training Program Podcast: The Health Detective Podcast Linked In: Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) Reed is offering free access to one of his most popular webinars “Step by Step System to Overcome Unwanted Health Issues” at: http://www.fdntraining.com/holisticpharmacy Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com.…

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S08E01 - Pain Relief Using The Power Of Touch with Njideka Olatunde 55:33

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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast! With this opening episode, my guest and I discuss a very controversial topic that doesn’t have a great solution in the medical field. Tune in to learn why the power of touch and Reflexology is important in relieving physical, mental and emotional pain as a medication and addiction free alternative without side effects. Dr. Njideka N. Olatunde, is a visionary and creative energy behind Focus On Healing Wellness Institute, she is an accomplished Naturopath and a leading authority on the cultural integration of traditional health practices with conventional medicine for mind, body and emotional wellness. She is an author, acclaimed speaker, Podcast Host, Master Reflexologist, Pain Relief Educator and consultant who has helped thousands of chronic pain sufferers relieve pain first with addiction and medication-free pain relief treatment, using the power of touch and Reflexology, as an alternative in addressing the opioid epidemic. Connect with Njideka via: Email: fesnno7@gmail.com Website:https://focusonhealing.com FB:https://facebook.com/PainReliefwithReflexology IG:https://instagram.com/evolving_butterfly Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/in/njidekanolatunde YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changingliveswithtouchology X (Twitter) http://twitter.com/FOHReflexology Podcast: https://www.touchologywellnessexperience.com/episodes/ Free download Gift: Medication & Addiction Free Pain Relief Poster Website Link: touchologyreflexology.com Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. 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.…

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S07E22 - From Earth's Depths to Your Gut: Boosting Health with Essential Minerals with Kortney Leany 51:34

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I’m closing out the season with another wonderful and inspiring guest who shares her quest for health that led her to look at herself from a lens of love and starting from the basics. Kortney Leany, born near the picturesque Rocky Mountains of Colorado, grew up as the middle child in a loving family. Her journey of self-discovery began early, balancing parental expectations with her desire to forge her own path. Despite a small frame and an awkward growth spurt in high school, Kortney found her passion in weightlifting in 2012. Competing in four fitness competitions, she marveled at the body’s adaptability but also faced the harsh realities of strict diets, leading to health issues like anxiety and extreme fatigue. Driven by her experiences, Kortney delved into gut health, sharing her struggles on social media and connecting with many who faced similar challenges. Her quest for natural healing led her back to basics: grounding, sunshine, and whole foods. Now, as a mother of two, she is dedicated to educating others about the profound impact of gut health on overall well-being, embodying resilience and the power of natural healing. She has joined forces with Vital Earth Minerals, a supplement company with the same passion for natural and holistic wellness as her own, and together they are working on bringing simple solutions to living healthier lives. Have a wonderful holiday season and I look forward to reconnecting with you next year on the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast! Connect with Kortney Leany via: Email: marketing@vitalearthminerals.com Website: Vital Earth Minerals FB: Vital Earth Minerals IG: @kortneyshayn Linked In: Vital Earth Minerals, L.L.C. YouTube: @vitalearthminerals 20% OFF first order for everyone in the audience using code HPP20 Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. 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.…

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S07E21 - A Healing Professional Journey from Prescriptions to Purpose with Renee Jahnke, PharmD 53:43

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I hope everyone is enjoying the unseasonable warm weather of November (though it makes me double down in my own awareness and efforts for a sustainable climate positive future). Today I had the best time recording this episode with a colleague I’ve known from the holistic pharmacy field for quite some time and we chat about taking control of your health, and living your healthiest, happiest life possible. I’m thrilled to introduce Rene Jahnke —a pharmacist-turned-holistic practitioner with a powerful story of taking control of her health and transforming her life. After working as a pharmacist and pharmacy manager for 26 years, she realized that putting everyone else’s needs first had taken a toll on her own mental and physical health. That wake-up call led her to pursue her passion for holistic health, training through various courses, and ultimately earning her Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Certification in September 2023. Today, she not only works as the Course Administrator at FDN, supporting and cheering on students as they grow in their health journeys, but she also runs her own business, Wellness Rx Integrative Health. Through her practice, she focuses on helping women in their 40s and 50s balance hormones, heal their gut, and reclaim control of their health. Rene’s story is a powerful reminder that you *can* live your healthiest, happiest life while thriving in a fulfilling career. Connect with Renee via: Email: wellnessrxintegrativehealth@gmail.com FB: Wellness Rx Integrative Health Rene’s Free Gift: 7 Simple Strategies to Shed Stress & Embrace Peace Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. 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.…

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S07E20 - Holistic Strategies to Break Up with Chronic SIBO with Jen Yundt Coles 54:01

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Hey everyone, I hope you all have been enjoying the fall weather and the start of the fall holidays. Today, I’m thrilled to welcome a guest who brings a unique and empowering perspective to health and wellness. A self-proclaimed ‘rebel’ in the wellness space, her goal is to inspire us all to become our own health advocates. Jen Yundt Coles is an AFMC Certified Functional & Integrative Medicine Health Coach and a Certified Acupressure Practitioner. She is dedicated to helping her clients achieve optimal wellness by promoting positive food and lifestyle changes. With over a decade on her own healing journey, Jen has personally faced gluten intolerance, intense abdominal pain, fibromyalgia, SIBO, Candida, and chronic stress. Her experiences have given her a deep sense of empathy and expertise, making her especially adept at helping creatives and high-achievers improve digestive health and manage the mood imbalances that often come with it. As both a former patient and a health coach, Jen truly understands the impact that digestive dysfunction can have on self-esteem, relationships, and the ability to live fully. She’s been there, and her mission is to empower others to break free from frustrating, often embarrassing symptoms that hold them back. Through virtual sessions, Jen provides customized support for clients, integrating dietary adjustments, functional lab testing, and targeted supplement recommendations. She believes that meaningful change happens through partnership, empathy, and genuine connection. Jen also recognizes that conditions like IBS, SIBO, IMO, and anxiety are often rooted in "Primary Foods"—the aspects of life beyond our plates—and she offers guidance on addressing these core factors. With a deep commitment to personalization, she seeks unique approaches for each client, understanding that one-size-fits-all solutions simply don’t work. Connect with Jen Yundt Coles via: Email: jen@thesibocoach.com Website: The SIBO Coach FB: @thesibocoach IG: @the.sibo.coach Linked In: Jen Yundt Coles, AFMC, INHC Free Guide=>If you’re struggling to find answers for seemingly unexplained gas, bloating, indigestion, or irritable bowels, then this is a great place to begin. https://thesibocoach.com/free-mindful-eating-guide Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. 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.…

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S07E19 - Protecting Your Family Against the Ongoing Impact of Chemical Toxins with David Steinman 43:37

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David strives to raise awareness about health and environmental dangers and proposes valuable alternatives and affordable substitutes to ensure families can keep their loved ones safe from these harmful substances. He delves into how everyone can turn shopping choices into personal activism and push politicians toward passing tough laws that demand public disclosure of carcinogens and reproductive toxins and impose stiff civil penalties for violations. David is the best-selling author of Raising Healthy Kids: How to Protect Your Children from the Hidden Chemical Toxins in Our Everyday Lives, and he is also the chief officer of the nation's most active consumer rights nonprofit, the Healthy Living Foundation, which has won court cases against big brands such as Herbal Essences, Pantene, Patagonia, Johnson's, and others. David strives to raise awareness about environmental dangers and proposes valuable alternatives and affordable substitutes to ensure families can keep their loved ones safe from these harmful substances. Connect with David via: Email: audreyann@expertbookers.com Website: David Steinman FB: David Steinman IG: @davidsteinman_author YT: @DavidSteinman2012 X: @bydavidsteinman Linked In: David Steinman Book: Raising Healthy Kids: Protecting Your Children from Hidden Chemical Toxins Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. 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.…

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S07E18 - Harnessing Psychedelics for Improved Wellbeing with Neil Markey 46:10

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Today’s guest takes a holistic approach to healing body, mind and soul through an unconventional journey with plant medicine. Whether or not you come from a health background, tune in to learn how improved wellbeing is possible with the safe use of psychedelics Neil Markey is the co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats, the world’s only psychedelics retreat program backed by 25 years of scientific research and an ecosystem of expertise that honors global wisdom traditions. A former Captain in the US Army Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion, Neil served in Iraq and Afghanistan before studying at Columbia University, where he struggled with depression and PTSD. This led him to explore mindfulness and psychedelics as part of his healing journey. Prior to Beckley, he was Chief Growth Officer for a $450M private equity portfolio company and a consultant at McKinsey & Co. Neil believes in the synergy between science and spirituality. Connect with Neil via: Email: neil@beckleyretreats.com Website: http://www.beckleyretreats.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/beckleyretreats/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilpmarkey/ YT Channel: @beckleyretreats ***Special offer for HP podcast listeners: $500 off a program with code “FORK500” Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. 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.…

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S07E17 - Innovating Wellness Plan Management through PEMF Therapy with Tim Daniels 40:23

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I had so much fun and learned a lot about PEMF from Tim Daniels on today’s episode! His mission is to help people live physically enjoyable lives well into their golden years. As a Wellness Plan Manager, Tim is dedicated to helping individuals live better, healthier lives and thrive physically well into their golden years. He customizes wellness plans to each person's unique needs that include but not limited to non-pharmaceutical pain management, stress mastering, age adjusted exercise, quality sleep, mental well-being, nutrition, social activities, PEMF Therapy (Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field) a healthy home. His diverse background in collegiate wrestling, Chinese internal martial arts, strength training, operating as corporate executive in demanding situations, and running an in-home care agency for over 7.5 years equips him to craft effective wellness strategies. Tim partners with health and wellness providers to enhance client outcomes while increasing profitability. He offers scientifically-sound, FDA-cleared Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) solutions that are natural, non-invasive, and free from side effects. His expertise in sales, business development, relationship management, project management, and consulting is supported by a BA in Economics from Stanford University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. This blend of academic and practical experience uniquely positions Tim to assist health and wellness providers in achieving superior patient outcomes and business growth. Connect with Tim via: Email: tim@wellnesswaveclub.com Website: https://www.wellnesswaveclub.com/ Linked In: Tim Daniels Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@timdaniels8389 White Paper - Therapeutic Potential of PEMF Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. 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.…

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S07E16 - Start with One: The Power of Belief and Behavior Change with Kathleen Klug 44:42

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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), Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug…

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S07E15 - Treating the Root Cause of Acne With Novel Topical Probiotics with Yug Varma, PhD 51:47

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Hey everyone, I hope you have been enjoying the summer! I just took a week off from technology (well as much as one can nowadays) and immersed myself in nature so I’m feeling recharged. And I can’t wait to introduce my next guest, who completely changed the way I look at acne and skin health. Join me as I interview Yug Varma, PhD, the Cofounder & CTO of Phyla, the world’s most advanced probiotic acne system. He has 10+ years of microbiome research experience including an extensive background in bio-organic chemistry, microbiology, and synthetic biology. Dr. Varma received his scientific training at several distinguished academic institutions, including Johns Hopkins University (PhD) and University of California, San Francisco. His scientific work has been published in many prestigious journals, including Nature. Dr. Varma’s mission is to change the way we treat chronic bacterial diseases, and is working tirelessly to achieve this goal with a microbiome-based technology platform. He is passionate about promoting scientific literacy, and devotes a significant amount of time demystifying microbiome research and making the latest research accessible to the general public. Join us and never look at acne the same again! Connect with Yug Varma via: Email: yug@phitherapeutics.com Website: Phyla Skincare FB: Phyla IG: @phylabiotics Twitter: @phylabiotics Linked In: Phyla YouTube Channel: phylabiotics Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. 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.…

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S07E14 - Remote Holistic Programs to Boost Your Business's Impact and Income w/ Laura Baum 34:43

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I firmly believe that holistic lifestyle medicine is the way to better overall health outcomes and it can be an easy addition to your existing practice. So I recently had a Masterclass with today’s podcast guest covering the 5 Critical Daily Business Activities For Massive Impact And Growth In 2024 - and she is sharing some of these tips on today’s episode! Laura Baum is a holistic business coach who helps health service-based providers, who work on their feet many hours a week, shift into new types of product offerings that don't require as much energy or time out of them, but still adds impact, value and money to their bottom lines. She also helps these providers step into new leadership roles to strengthen their industries. Laura is the creator of Everyday Holistic, a health coaching model that makes herbalism and holistic lifestyle tools very easy for health service-based practitioners' patients/ clients to implement without many hours-of-service fulfillment required by them. This creates a sustainable solution to build and grow a business without overexertion fulfilling services but still making a notable impact. Laura was a health practitioner who was only serving in a single session type model (50 + hours service fulfillment a week, multiple locations). If she could not fulfill services everything would stop and that felt terrible. She decided to learn how to make that not the case. Now her company, Laura's Botanicals has a multi-platform voice, a team of VA's and products that sell while she is away doing other things which equals less stress around service fulfillment. Laura is also the coordinator of the Richmond, Virginia Chapter of Advance Innovation Society and she offers monthly meet ups in the downtown/ arts district of Richmond, Virginia. Connect with Laura Baum: Website: Laura's Botanicals FB: Laura's Botanicals LLC. IG: @laurasbotanicals LI: Laura Baum Gifts from Laura: -Help your community start and grow a health supporting garden with our gardening course that is free to access here: https://learn.laurasbotanicals.com/workshop-signup -Help your community develop their own holistic lifestyle workspace in their homes so that they can integrate holistic tools on their own successfully with our course that is free to access here: https://dYYwLvVGJ9ppi5gieK00.memberships.msgsndr.com/offers/564f8f89-39a0-46a6-976b-e7009d35142e -Grab the replay from our recent Masterclass: 5 Critical Daily Business Activities For Massive Impact And Growth In 2024 https://youtu.be/dc6pBV8XgIA Quote: : “Energy Is Everything” Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. 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.…

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S07E13 - First Accessible GI Mapping Microbiome Test with Linta Mustafa 43:02

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I’m back this week with another fascinating conversation about the foundation of health. You guessed it, we are diving deep into the gut again today! I’m joined by a fiercely passionate and intelligent woman who is innovating healthcare by combining technology and integrative screening tools with accessibility. Linta Mustafa's mission with Vitract is to make a significant impact on patient experience and quality of care by making gut microbiome health less elusive and far more accessible. As the CEO and co-founder of Vitract, a next-generation microbiome test, Linta leverages her MSc in medical science with a specialization in genetics. Before founding Vitract, she spent several years in banking and building another company that utilized proteomics to understand longevity. Connect with Linta via: Email: linta@vitract.com Website: Vitract.com IG: @lintaaaa_, @vitractofficial Linked In: Linta Mustafa Linta has generously offered a discount for your first test with Vitract for podcast listeners with the code: “Marina10” Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. 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.…

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S07E12 - How Your Face and Body Can Open You To Receive More Of What You Say You Want with Tammy Cho 38:20

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Hi dear listeners, I cannot wait to share this next episode with you so you can meet today’s guest. Her vision is to remove 100,000 leaders from the hustle culture to create meaningful impact and authentic abundance with more peace, ease, and flow, in alignment with their true authentic selves. Tammy Cho is a former registered nurse turned international best-selling author, Body Whisperer, and Chief Energy Officer of Path To The Heart. Having served in healthcare, and in the psycho-spiritual industry for over 20 years, Tammy blends a proven face and body analysis system, neuroscience, NLP, energy alchemy, and metaphysical laws to help high-achieving entrepreneurs and leaders uncover subconscious challenges and dissolve patterns at the mental, physical, and emotional and energetic levels to step into their authentic self-leadership. As a burnout survivor, Tammy is passionate about helping clients reach their full potential without sacrificing themselves. Path To The Heart’s Mission is to create a more loving and connected world by inspiring and empowering humanity to embrace energy mastery and step into their Authentic Self Leadership and genius in service to their purpose. Connect with Tammy via: Email: tammy@pathtotheheart.com Website: Path to the Heart FB: Tammy Cho Path to the Heart IG: @path2theheart Linked In: 🌟Tammy Cho🌟 YouTube: Tammy Cho Path To The Heart Access your complimentary "Discover What Your Face Shape Says About You" Masterclass https://pathtotheheart.com/faceshapeworkshop to start your journey through your body communication. Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. 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.…

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S07E11 - Stepping into Your Fullest and Healthiest Expression with Sarah Townley 45:04

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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. Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. 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.…

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S07E10 - Improving Gut Microbiome to Propel Your Life with Inna Melamed, PharmD 38:36

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