Pharmacy Podcast Network

Pharmacists Focused on Mental Health | David Dent, Future PharmD Class of 2022

Our 2nd part of the "Pharmacists focused on Mental Health" podcast series featured David Dent, Doctorate of Pharmacy Candidate at Virginia Commonwealth University class of 2022. David is a fellow podcaster and we encourage you to take a listen to his show: 
OVERxDOSE: A Pharmacy Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overxdose-a-pharmacy-podcast/id1447073305 
Part One: 
Pharmacists Focused on Mental Health | Monica Krishnan PharmD 
https://omny.fm/shows/pharmacy-podcast-network/pharmacists-focused-on-mental-health-monica-krishn 
David writes:
Exploring anything and everything Pharmacy and drugs from the perspective of a slightly sarcastic, extremely professional, and, hopefully, witty third year Pharmacy student (P3). I'll be diving into harder to discuss topics that will hopefully bring insight into the unknown world of Pharmacy.
I take an interdisciplinary approach to all healthcare topics and professions through candid interviews with students, practicing professionals, and discussing new innovations in healthcare I get exposed to as I continue to earn my Pharm. D.. All while hopefully making you laugh a little and learn something along the way. My goal for this podcast is to help promote the profession as a whole, and help all people and healthcare professionals stay #AWARxE🥼of the many important roles Pharmacists play in healthcare.
Furthermore, I hope to make this podcast something future pharmacists, patients, and friends of mine will enjoy and benefit from. Maybe even inspire others wanting to move into a career in the medical field to consider pursuing an exciting, and totally not boring, career in Pharmacy. 
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Introduction from: CBS News from September 4, 2020
Concern grows over impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children's mental health 
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Ali Brown, Copycats & Thieves | The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu PharmD

Dr. Anne Arvizu's first guest on The Corepreneur Podcast is none other than Ali Brown, one of the world's most recognized business coaches for women entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Ali is also a renowned leadership speaker and founder of The Trust.
Ali Brown discusses her journey as an entrepreneur, how to protect your intellectual property, and how to bring spirituality into the workplace.
“Not too long ago we were still property, and now here we are claiming our ideas as property.”  – Ali Brown.
Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/02 
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Expressing the Pharmacist’s Value Directly to Patients | Beyond the Sig 08

Pharmacies in Pennsylvania and across the country are transforming their care delivery model and documenting the care provided to patients to express their value to payers.  This transformation is setting them up to sustain and thrive in a new era of healthcare with value-based payment models. 
In this episode of Beyond the Sig, we talk to one pharmacist who started his pharmacy with this care delivery model in mind and is expressing his value to a payer often forgotten in health care – the patient.  Kyle McCormick, PharmDis the owner of Blueberry Pharmacy in Westview, Pennsylvania, a different kind of pharmacy that sets itself apart from the rest by providing access to low-cost medications without the need for insurance.  With optional membership programs available to fit patients’ needs, the savings people see on their medications are substantial.  Kyle offers his insight on how pharmacists can provide care and value directly to patients.
www.blueberrypharmacy.com 
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Sickle Cell Podcast Series | William Amarquaye, PharmD

William Amarquaye, PharmD is a Clinical Pharmacist at Brandon Regional Hospital
returns to the Pharmacy Podcast Nation to share his knowledge on the sickle cell disease state. 
Via Sickle Cell 101
Sickle cell is a blood disorder passed down from parents to children. It is characterized by sickle or crescent-shaped red blood cells that are unable to carry oxygen sufficiently through the body, causing a range of complications.
Sickle cell is caused by certain changes in the DNA code or a mutation. All people with sickle cell disease inherited a specific mutation that changes the way some of their blood cells function. Normally, red blood cells are round and flexible and can travel easily through blood vessels; however, in people with sickle cell disease, their red blood cells transform into brittle, sticky and crescent (or sickle) shaped cells called sickle cells.
Due to their shape and consistency, sickle cells become unable to move freely through small blood vessels, which can block or slow down blood flow to all of the tissues beyond that point, this is called vaso-occlusion, or a vaso-occlusive pain crisis. Your blood flows all throughout the body, therefore any organ (like the kidneys) or tissue (like muscles) could be affected. 
This loss of blood flow causes a shortage of oxygen to the affected body parts and organs. When the oxygen level is too low, injuries and even cell death occurs. This complication causes damage that builds up as time goes on. In addition to the loss of blood flow, sickle cells break down very easily and rapidly (called hemolysis) in the bloodstream, causing a shortage of blood cells, or anemia, and releasing content that can be toxic in high levels. 
All of these events inside the body can cause extreme pain, damage to organs and several other complications that contribute to the negative impact of sickle cell disease.
RESOURCES by Pharmacists on SICKLE CELL:
READ TLDR Pharmacy Blog
The Pharmacist's Guide to Sickle Cell Disease
https://www.tldrpharmacy.com/content/the-pharmacists-guide-to-sickle-cell-disease 
William Amarquaye, PharmD 
Clinical Pharmacist at Brandon Regional Hospital
Ghanaboy. PharmD
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GhanaboyPharmd 
https://www.youtube.com/c/GhanaboyPharmD/videos 
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Pharmacy CrossRoads | Pharmacy Owner Mona Ghattas

Special Guest: Mona Ghattas
Duran Central Pharmacy
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104
www.durancentralpharmacy.com
I have been to your pharmacy twice and am intrigued by the physical layout of your pharmacy.  Tell us just a bit about where your pharmacy is and how your unique physical location provides both opportunities and challenges.
So your pharmacy is attractive and the staff are all friendly.  Tell me, how does that happen?  How do you keep the staff motivated and the pharmacy looking so nice?
So, we all know third party reimbursement is bad and getting worse.  What kinds of things are you doing to fend off the negative effects of that?
As you mentioned some of your management techniques and professional services, I am reminded you are an active and fully engaged member of IPC – The Independent Pharmacy Cooperative, the New Mexico Pharmacist Associations – and active in other groups. Anything special you’d like to share with our listeners about how being active in pharmacy, business and other groups helps you provide more profitable clinical services?  (feel free to throw in a comment on WSPC as well)
One of the things I have told pharmacy owners for 40 years is that to be successful you not only need to take good care of customers but you also need to get out of the pharmacy.  Do you have a comment on that philosophy?   
You’ve done some interesting thing with flu shots – share a story or two about where you go and how those clinics came about.
You have something like 60 employees, that is a good size operation. And, that means providing health insurance is a challenge.  But you told me about an insight you had about doctors and their problems with insurance that I think would be helpful for pharmacist to understand.  Doctors hate insurance too.  How has learning that helped you work better with prescribers in your area.
I remember you showing me some spread sheets and sharing how you meld reports from your pharmacy system with your POS. Tell me more about how/why take the time to look at both front end sales and pharmacy sales in that manner
So, time is about up – take a minute and share something you think other pharmacists could do better that would improve their practice – any advice for our listeners? 
Bruce Kneeland, while not a pharmacist, has been in the industry for more than 40 years.  On the Pharmacy Crossroads series, Kneeland talks with amazing owners and gets them to share examples of management practices, marketing programs or clinical services they provide that can help other owners improve their practice as well. 
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Keep Calm and Lather On | GameChangers

New guidelines from American College of Physicians suggest that first-line treatment of non-low back musculoskeletal injuries are topical therapies. Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like diclofenac, are available as over-the-counter products in the US. Learn about the preferred route of care when treating pain.
Additional Resource/Reference: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M19-3602 
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A History of Racial Diversity in Pharmacy w/ Special Guest Dr. Leonard Edloe | PUTTcast Episode 8

A History of Racial Diversity in Pharmacy with Special Guest Dr. Leonard Edloe
Join PUTT in a frank conversation with special guest Dr. Leonard Edloe about the history of racial diversity in pharmacy, the challenges medical professions still face today, and how we as pharmacists and people can help our profession move forward towards more diversity and greater understanding.
Hosts: Scott Newman, PUTT Board President & Lauren Young, PUTT Board Member Guest: Dr. Leonard Edloe, Chair of VPhA's Racial Diversity Task Force
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What You Need to Know about U.S. Supreme Court Rutledge vs PCMA | PBM Reform Podcast Series

Georgia House of Representatives Earl L. “Buddy” Carter joins CEO of RxSafe Bill Holmes to summarize the The Supreme Court of The United States (SCOTUS) has rescheduled the Rutledge v. The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) hearing for October 6, 2020.1 The initial April hearing date had been postponed due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic (COVID-19)
Rutledge v. PCMA revolves around whether states have the right to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMS). Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has petitioned the court to overturn the US Court of Appeals for the Eight District’s earlier decision to maintain Arkansas’ statute regulating PBMs’ drug reimbursement rates. In a legal brief filed in February 2020, however, Rutledge argues the statute is preempted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.3
At least 4 pharmacy groups, The American Pharmacists Association, The Arkansas Pharmacist Association, The National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations, and the National Community Pharmacists Association have publicly expressed their support for states’ rights to regulate PBMs.3 According to an earlier report, these 4 groups have jointly argued that unregulated PBM business practices limits access to pharmacists care and prevents the optimal use of medications.3
In April 2020, the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) filed an amicus brief in support of the Eighth District’s decision.4 The brief argues that ruling in favor of Rutledge will drive up health care costs, and also will have a big effect on patients too by limiting their ability to access affordable medications, hindering health outcomes.4
The AMCP brief also argues that ruling in favor of Rutledge can lead to issues at the administrative level, and can lead to varying and possibly contradictory state laws as well.4
Supreme Court to hear Rutledge v. PCMA Oct. 6
The US Supreme Court has released its October 2020 oral argument calendar, with Rutledge v. PCMA now scheduled to be heard on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The case was originally scheduled to be argued in April but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Rutledge v. PCMA is a landmark case on whether states can adopt meaningful regulations on pharmacy benefit managers.
If you would like to contribute to the NCPA Legislative/Legal Defense Fund, your support would be much appreciated.
Resources
Brief of Arkansas Pharmacists Association, National Community Pharmacists Association, American Pharmacists Association, National Alliance Of State Pharmacy Associations, and Fifty-One Other Pharmacist Associations As Amici Curiae Supporting Petitioner
Latest Information on Rutledge v. PCMA
NCPA Analysis of Rutledge v. PCMA
Rutledge v. PCMA: 15 Years in the Making
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The Rise of the Corepreneur | The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu PharmD

Welcome to The Corepreneur Podcast, a show that will help you put burnout out of business and transform the way you re-power yourself as an entrepreneur.
“Every hurt, every trauma, every setback becomes fuel for your story.” – Anne Arvizu
Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/01 
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Spirituality in Medicine | Transforming a Nation

Dr. Richard Harris M.D., Pharm.D, MBA joins the 'Transforming the Nation' series to discuss the controversial topic of sharing your faith, being spiritual, and understanding the balance between science, medicine, and God. Dr. Harris is the founder of "Great Health & Wellness" and has his own podcast, here: https://www.theghwellness.com/ 
The technological advances of the past century tended to change the focus of medicine from a caring, service oriented model to a technological, cure-oriented model. Technology has led to phenomenal advances in medicine and has given us the ability to prolong life. However, in the past few decades physicians have attempted to balance their care by reclaiming medicine's more spiritual roots, recognizing that until modern times spirituality was often linked with health care. Spiritual or compassionate care involves serving the whole person—the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. Such service is inherently a spiritual activity. Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, who has developed Commonweal retreats for people with cancer, described it well:
Helping, fixing, and serving represent three different ways of seeing life. When you help, you see life as weak. When you fix, you see life as broken. When you serve, you see life as whole. Fixing and helping may be the work of the ego, and service the work of the soul.
Serving patients may involve spending time with them, holding their hands, and talking about what is important to them. Patients value these experiences with their physicians. In this article, I discuss elements of compassionate care, review some research on the role of spirituality in health care, highlight advantages of understanding patients' spirituality, explain ways to practice spiritual care, and summarize some national efforts to incorporate spirituality into medicine.
References: 
The role of spirituality in health care
Christina M. Puchalski, MD, MS
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1305900/#:~:text=In%20summary%2C%20spirituality%20can%20be,of%20delivery%20of%20compassionate%20care 
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Who Ya Gonna Call? | GameChangers

Community Pharmacies are vital members of neighborhoods and the healthcare community. A major social determinant of health is access to healthcare - both providers and medications. Recently, Berenbrok and colleagues published research that showed community pharmacies are visited almost twice as much compared to primary care providers by Medicare beneficiaries annually. Guest Jake Galdo will be joining our host Geoff Wall to discuss how community pharmacists provide care.
Additional Resource/Reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarUcle/2768247 
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Pharmacists Focused on Mental Health | Monica Krishnan PharmD

Pharmacists Focus on Mental Health | Podcast Series
Special Guest Dr Monica Krishnan
At the young age of 36, Dr Monica Krishnan lost her husband to brain cancer. She was abruptly faced with the responsibility of raising her two babies without a spouse. In 2012 she went through many stages of grief, including depression. As a clinical pharmacist, Monica was hesitant to start taking antidepressants, until one day she decided she needed the help.
Almost 10 years later, Monica has become a huge advocate for mental health . She has personally experienced the horrible stigma against patients. As a clinical PharmD working for Walmart Health and Wellness she loves to spend time with patients and educating them on therapeutic and non therapeutic ways to help. Dr Monica feels so strongly in educating the world that Mental health is a real illness just like Diabetes or Cardiovascular disease. 
Let’s start the conversation on mental health and smash the stigma- especially now as we are facing the largest mental health crisis due to COVID-19.
Connect with Monica:
@drmonicapharmd on IG & email mpatelpharm@yahoo.com
References:
Extreme marginalization: addiction and other mental health disorders, stigma, and imprisonment
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3716375/
How Missing Information in Diagnosis Can Lead to Disparities in the Clinical Encounter
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2677445/
The Public Stigma of Mental Illness: What Do We Think; What Do We Know; What Can We Prove?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4437625/
INTRODUCTION sourced from CBS New York: 
Pediatric Doctors Seek To Remove Stigma On Mental Health Issues 
https://youtu.be/vWAiMt6d2FE 
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Pharmaceutical Industry Compliance, Diversion Investigations, and Litigation | Rx Destroyer

GTC Consulting CEO Ben Mink joins us on this episode of the Pharmacy Podcast Nation to discussion Pharmaceutical Industry Compliance, Diversion Investigations, and Litigation Support sponsored by Rx Destroyer™ which provides turnkey solutions for pharmaceutical waste disposal to a wide range of industries and facility types.
Topics of Discussion: 
DEA COMPLIANCE & LITIGATION SUPPORT
DRUG DISTRIBUTOR ACCREDITATION SUPPORT
Pharmaceutical Licensing Support
Site Inspections
BENJAMIN F. MINK is the President & CEO of GTC Consulting headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.  After a distinguished career in law enforcement and the pharmaceutical industry, Mr. Mink founded GTC Consulting in 2018. As a uniquely qualified Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the topics of DEA Compliance and Pharmaceutical Quality, Mr. Mink has provided testimony before the U.S. Congress, on behalf of CBS News Network, and Fortune 500 pharma. Since 2015, Mr. Mink has been a dedicated member of the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) and the International Healthcare Facility Diversion Association (IHFDA).
In May of 2018, his nomination to the NADDI Ohio Chapter Board of Directors was confirmed. In his role as the “Training and Education Coordinator”, Mr. Mink is responsible for the training content that member drug enforcement and industry professionals will receive on the broad and complex topic of “Drug Diversion Prevention”. Mr. Mink’s recent accolades include “Top 100 Healthcare Leaders”, “40 under 40”, “DEA: Outstanding Contributions to Drug Law Enforcement”, and “DOJ: Outstanding Contributions…”. Mr. Mink graduated summa cum laude from Everest University in 2010, with a Masters in Criminal Justice. 
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The Canadian Pharmacy Landscape & Pharmacy Techs | ON-Script

In this episode, Jeremy and Jessica have a discussion with our neighbors from the North.  Dr. Alam Hallan, Director of Pharmacy and Lead Pharmacy Technician, Lori Hayden, from Guelph General Hospital in Guelph, Ontario discuss the pharmacy landscape in Canada, and the trends toward pharmacists and technicians alike taking on more roles and responsibilities. 
Similar to states regulating pharmacy practice in the US, pharmacy regulations can vary greatly from province to province.  With some national standards to be a pharmacy technicians, we discuss what it takes to practice in Canada as a whole, as well as specific provincial requirements in Ontario. 
With a single payer national healthcare system, they compare and contrast the benefits and struggles of both the US and Canadian healthcare systems with regard to remuneration for services as scope of practice expands.  Don’t miss this episode that provides insights into pharmacy practice outside of the US.
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Kelly Mahar, Director Clinical Pharmacology Modeling & Simulation, GlaxoSmithKline | Occupation Station

The path that a student embarks on is often very different from the career path they ultimately follow.  ACPHS class of ’94 grad Kelly Mahar is a prime example.  Kelly planned on becoming a retail pharmacist and she knew that there were lots of attractive jobs open in the field.  But during her coursework and internships at ACPHS, Kelly started to notice her strengths and interests lay elsewhere.  In this episode of Occupation Station hear how Kelly was able to put her degree from ACPHS into lucrative service to support her new goal to earn a Ph.D. from the University of Buffalo. 
Diverging from her original path moved her toward the highly specialized work that she currently does at GlaxoSmithKline.  It’s work that she finds to be a perfect fit.  Now she encourages students to reach out to alumni to learn more about career opportunities that can grow out of their studies at ACPHS.
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COVID-19 Update: Convalescent Plasma and Tocilizumab | GameChangers

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on worldwide. Data surrounding the treatment of patients with COVID-19 respiratory failure is moving at lightning pace, so for this week's episode we will discuss the latest (as of 8/13/20) information surrounding two modalities for COVID-19 treatment: convalescent plasma and tocilizumab. 
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BCPS 101 with Dr. Anthony Busti | the Luxe Pharmacist Podcast

Welcome back to the Luxe Pharmacist Podcast!
Your host Madeline Acquilano has finished her residency and is now embarking on her journey of preparing for the Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist exam. With the help of her special guest, Dr. Anthony Busti founder and CEO of High Yield Med Reviews, they discuss pharmacy board exams from why should pharmacists take them and what being board certified can do for your career all the way to how to best prepare to take these exams. Madeline and Dr. Busti also discuss why these exams have such an emphasis on biostatistics and evidence based medicine and how this translates into our everyday clinical practice. 
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Drug Interactions in NOACs: Safer but not completely safe | GameChangers

A recent retrospective database study found that in patients on new oral anticoagulants prescribed clarithromycin, compared to azithromycin, were assocated with an increased risk of major beeding. We will discuss this paper and other common drug interactions the practicing pharmacists should be vigilant about.
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Pharmacists Working with Dentists | Care Collaboration

Pharmacists can play an important role in a dental clinic by performing thorough health and medication histories and communicating with dental and medical providers involved in a patient's care. 
Today's guest is Julie Charlestein who is the President and CEO of Premier Dental Products Company which develops, manufactures and distributes innovative dental consumables and devices for the oral health professional worldwide. Proud to be running a family-owned business, Julie is the first woman and the fourth generation of the Charlestein family to lead the company, which was founded by her great grandfather, Julius Charlestein, in 1913.
Julie is leading Premier through its next evolutionary phase, driving relevance to the marketplace with a customer-driven mindset underpinned by a focus on technology, data, brand strength, and human capital.
As Premier’s President and CEO, Julie was voted one of The Top 25 Most Influential Women in Dentistry by Dental Products Report. She is known for her high-energy, inspirational leadership and ability to forge meaningful partnerships across the industry. Her depth of experience in running a family business, dynamic personality, and story-telling ability make her a sought-after speaker for industry events, conferences, and panel discussions.
Highly-respected in the industry, Julie serves on the Board of Overseers for The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, the Dean's Advisory Council of Temple University Dental School, the Board of ASDOH (Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health), and the Board of the Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders. Julie previously served on the Dean's Advisory Board of the School of Dental Medicine at Harvard University.
Passionate about being involved in the community, connecting with her peers and serving others, Julie also is a member of The Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and sits on the Board of Directors for the ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Association.
Connect with Julie:  Twitter handles are: @JCharlestein and @PremierDentalUS.  She can also be tagged at LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-charlestein-368145ab/
Thank you Gil Bashew/ Finn Partners for this opportunity & interview. 
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Taking Care of Yourself First | Ashley Dwyer PharmD

Why Taking Care of Yourself First is so important to being the best healthcare provider possible. A special interview with a mission driven pharmacist who believes in helping other busy professionals on their life's journey. 
"Customization Creates Confidence" -- Ashley Dwyer, PharmD. 
Connect w/ Ashley on Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/dr.dwyer/?hl=en 
WEBSITE: https://thebigdaynutrition.com/about-me/ 
Ashley writes:
It all started back in grade school, where I thrived as a mathlete and science nerd, but also as a little tomboy trying to beat the boys on the blacktop.
My love for math, science, and sports propelled me through high school, where I played on several varsity sports teams, was a member of the math honor society, and where I chose my career as a health professional.
After seven long years at the University of Florida, I graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacology. Becoming a pharmacist allowed me to live out one of my passions: helping others.
It wasn’t until I was halfway through pharmacy school that I discovered my other passion: health and fitness.
After my first year of pharmacy school, I came home for summer break and met friends who were competing in NPC bikini bodybuilding competitions. I had never even heard of these or knew they existed for “normal” people like me.
After learning the details of the competitions, my competitive nature took over, and I absolutely HAD to compete in one! After 17 weeks of intense training and dieting, I took first place in my category in my very first competition; I was hooked.
Fast forward three years and three more competitions, I decided it was time to box up my bedazzled bikini. The amount of knowledge I gained as a competitor, on and off season, is invaluable.
Self-control, discipline, fitness know-how, and proper nutrition are just a few of the key elements I learned along my NPC journey.
What I also discovered was that competitions aren’t really as healthy as one would think.
Sure, I had a veiny 6-pack and practically no body fat, but I was also super fatigued and irritable.
I looked amazing, but had no energy to go out and “show it off.”
It was time to switch off the competing mindset and start focusing on creating a balance between looking good and feeling good.
Not only did I do this for myself, but for my patients, peers, friends, and family.
The wealth of knowledge from my past endeavors lead me to be the one they sought out for diet advice and tips for weight loss, and workout routines.
Couple this with the fact that I was nearing 30 and ALL of my girlfriends were getting married; my expertise was heavily desired. I was ecstatic to be helping people I loved in an area I was super passionate about.
My biggest addiction?
The glow of confidence and gratification my client’s radiate as they walk down the aisle, look in the mirror and pose for pictures.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about ME! I can’t wait to learn more about all of you and help you radiate that same glow!
I do not believe in cookie cutter plans, fad diets, or crash dieting. I believe in giving you the tools to achieve your goals.
By creating custom-made diet and exercise plans based on your current state and resources, it allows for a smooth transition and an even easier desire to stick to your plan.
Confidence will stem in many ways, but I find these three avenues to be the most popular:
1. You will feel confident and in control knowing you have all the tools necessary to unlock your potential.
2. You will feel confident knowing I will be there 100% of the way fine-tuning your plan, providing motivation, and keeping you accountable.
3. When that Big Day arrives, you will glow with confidence due to your achievements.
Your Big Day deserves your best you. What are you waiting for?!
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