How do you say pantoprazole? (Pronunciation Series Episode 56)
Pharmacist's Voice
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Social Stories for Patients: Getting a Shot
Pharmacist's Voice
We’re talking about social stories today. We’ll cover what a social story is and how you can use one to help a patient feel more comfortable about getting a shot. To read the FULL show notes, visit , and choose episode 332. My name is Kim Newlove. I’m an Ohio pharmacist and a full-time caregiver for my adult son with autism. I used a social story to prepare my son for a shot at our local pharmacy in February. It worked great, and he seemed less stressed at the pharmacy. Social stories could help your patients (and children), too. Social stories are short, simple stories...
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Spring 2025 Update
Pharmacist's Voice
My seasonal updates give you an opportunity to get to know me better. In this episode, I update you on my family, my business, my podcasts (2), and what I’ve been listening to, reading, watching, and playing this Spring. Thank you for listening to episode 331 of The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast! To read the FULL show notes, visit . Select episode 331. Subscribe to or follow to get each new episode delivered to your podcast player and YouTube every time a new one comes out! I can help you start your podcast,...
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How do you say oxcarbazepine? (Pronunciation Series Episode 55)
Pharmacist's Voice
Welcome to the 55th episode in my drug pronunciations series. In the episode, I divide oxcarbazepine and Trileptal into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. We don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. Today’s drug name was chosen from Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses, Seventh Edition. Written pronunciations are helpful! They are below and in the show notes on . oxcarbazepine = OX-kar-BAZ-e-peen The first two syllables sound like “box-car.” (Drop the “B.”) Baz, like basketball e, which is a short...
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Interview with Danielle Plummer, PharmD - Host of the MaternalRx Podcast (Pharmacist Podcasters Series)
Pharmacist's Voice
This is the 11th episode in my Pharmacist Podcasters Series. My guests and I talk about podcasting to inspire you to start your own podcast, be a podcast guest, or use your voice in general. If you’re interested in podcasting, pod-guesting or public speaking, you need to listen to this episode. My guest today is Dr. Danielle Plummer, host of the on the . Pharmacists can play a crucial role in maternal health. Advocacy and education are critical in improving maternal care. Listen and learn from Dr. Plummer on the MaternalRx Podcast! Click to read the FULL show...
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How do you say nalmefene? (Pronunciation Series Episode 54)
Pharmacist's Voice
Welcome to the 54th episode in my drug pronunciations series. In the episode, I divide nalmefene, Zurnai, and Opvee into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. We don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. Written pronunciations are helpful! They are below and in the show notes on . nalmefene = NAL-muh-feen () or NAL-me-feen (MedlinePlus, USP Dictionary, and drugs.com) NAL, which rhymes with pal muh, like mother Feen, like caffeine Emphasize NAL Source: (written and spoken pronunciation) Zurnai = zur-nye ...
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2025 Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Episode: Transition to Adult Services
Pharmacist's Voice
This is my Annual Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Episode. I have a 22-year-old son with autism. In honor of his graduation in May 2025, the topic of this episode is the Transition to Adult Services. We knew this day would happen. Find out how we prepared. To read the full show notes, visit . A number of people outside of the pharmacy profession listen to my annual autism episode. This is my opportunity to pass on my personal experience to them and for you to learn more about my life. Thank you to everyone who has been part of Kraig’s life and helped us raise...
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How do you say Myrbetriq? (Pronunciation Series Episode 53)
Pharmacist's Voice
Thanks Donna for selecting today’s drug name! She left a voicemail asking for pronunciation help via the contact page on my website . In this episode, I divide Myrbetriq and mirabegron into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. Written pronunciations are helpful! They are below and in the show notes on (select episode 326). Myrbetriq = meer-BEH-trick Meer, like a mirror BEH, like Belize (a country in Central America) Trick, like “Trick or Treat” Emphasize the middle syllable - BEH Sources: (1) , (2) , and (3)...
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10 Pod-Guesting Best Practices for First-Time Remote Podcast Interview Guests
Pharmacist's Voice
Today’s episode is about remote podcast interview best practices for first-time guests. Pharmacists, students, techs, professors, etc get invited to be on podcast interviews all the time. Want advice from an experienced podcast host (and guest) about being a first-time podcast guest? You need to listen to this episode! I have published almost 200 remote podcast interviews and been a guest on at least 10 remote podcast interviews since 2019. The FULL show notes (including all links) are on . Select episode 325. If you know someone who needs these best...
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How do you say liraglutide? (Pronunciation Series Episode 52)
Pharmacist's Voice
As we work our way through the alphabet from A to Z in my drug pronunciation series, we’re on the letter “L.” Disclaimer: we don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just drug names. In this episode, I’ll divide liraglutide, Victoza, and Saxenda into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. Written pronunciations are helpful, so you’ll find all three below and in the show notes for episode 324 on . Once you’ve listened to this episode, practice saying liraglutide, Victoza, and Saxenda. Repetition is the key to mastery. Thank you for...
info_outlineI celebrate my podcast anniversary every January because I have published at least one episode/week since January 25, 2020.
This mission of this podcast is to explore pharmacy topics and careers so you feel connected to the profession of pharmacy and inspired to contribute to it. Whether you are student, a tech, a pharmacist, a professor, a pharmacy owner, or a fan of the pharmacy profession, welcome to The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast, and thank you for listening today!
To read the FULL show notes (including all links), visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast. Select episode 315.
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This episode has 4 parts
- Gratitude
- History
- Stats
- The future of this podcast
Thank you!
Thank you to my supportive family, Dr. Erin Albert, my podcasting coach - Dave Jackson (from the School of Podcasting), my audience, my guests (especially Uncle Tom and Aunt Janet), my audio engineering mentor Don Baarns, my accountability buddies: Laura, Lydia, Jen, Bill, Maria, and Courtney, Dr. Janan Sarwar and Dr. Theary Chhim from Publishing in Doses, Julie Walthers from Whole Story Studio (audiobook audio engineer), Engin Hassan (podcast editor), and my voice therapist Megan. Thank you to everyone who has been part of my 5-year podcasting journey!
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History
The Pharmacist’s Voice podcast has transformed from a journey style podcast about my career transition from pharmacist to voice actor and podcast host to a resource for anyone interested in pharmacy topics and careers, including becoming a pharmacist podcaster, pharmacist author, or pharmacist author-narrator combo.
This podcast has been a powerful tool for branding, marketing, networking, and relationship building for my business and my life. I am a go-to pharmacist in audio production, and I have built a podcast audience over the past 5 years. As of 2024, I’m growing a newsletter list as well. Sign up, and I’ll send you a monthly newsletter with episode recaps, freebies, offers to work with me, news, and more.
5 Stats mentioned in this episode (sources: libsyn.com and YouTube, Jan 28, 2025)
- Download numbers from the podcast players
- Downloads/views from my YouTube channel
- Solo show and interview show numbers from Year 5 and the total from 5 years
- The number of countries listening in the last 90 days
- The top 10 countries that have listened in the last 90 days
What’s next?
Weekly episodes until the first week of May 2025. Then, a once/month schedule may start. Until the possible switch to a monthly show in May, I have more pronunciation episodes planned. The Pharmacist Podcasters Series will continue. I have a Poison Prevention episode planned for March and an Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month episode planned for April. Matt Grissinger RPh from ISMP may return for an interview about a med safety topic of his choosing either in May or October. Assuming a weekly schedule, the Pharmacist Authors Series will be back in June, July, and August. My seasonal updates will continue for winter, spring, summer, and fall, assuming a weekly schedule. I’d also love to interview another Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Pharmacist.
Links from this episode
Year 1 Podcast Anniversary (Episode 80) https://bit.ly/3WDa7Om
Year 2 Podcast Anniversary (Episode 132) https://bit.ly/3tNhPrQ
Year 3 Podcast Anniversary Episode 196 https://bit.ly/3ZN74Dg
Year 4 Podcast Anniversary (Episode 261) https://bit.ly/4273QvY
Dave Jackson and the School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com
Don Baarns (Studio One mentor) https://redbaarnsaudio.com/
Dr. Erin Albert https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinalbert/
Dr. Janan Sarwar https://www.linkedin.com/in/janansarwar/
Dr. Theary Chhim https://www.linkedin.com/in/thearychhim/
Julie Walthers (audio engineer) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgwalthers/
Whole Story Studio https://www.wholestorystudio.com/
Kim’s websites and social media links:
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✅ Podcasting course https://www.kimnewlove.com/podcasting
✅ FREE eBook and audiobook about podcasting 👉 https://www.kimnewlove.com/podcasting
✅ Drug pronunciation course https://www.kimnewlove.com
✅ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnewlove
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✅ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA3UyhNBi9CCqIMP8t1wRZQ
✅ ACX (Audiobook Narrator Profile) https://www.acx.com/narrator?p=A10FSORRTANJ4Z
🐝 The Perrysburg Podcast (my other podcast) https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com
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