How do you say topiramate? (Pronunciation Series Episode 60)
Pharmacist's Voice
In this episode, I divide Topamax and topiramate into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. As a bonus, I share a common mispronunciation for topiramate. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on . Note: we don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. The FULL show notes are available at . Topamax = TOE-PA-MAX TOE, like the toes on your feet PA, like pajamas MAX, like maximum. No emphasis is indicated in the literature. (I recommend equal emphasis among all three syllables.) Sources:...
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One Chapter, Mighty Message - Interview with Ashley Walker, PharmD (2025 Pharmacist Authors Series Part 2 of 3)
Pharmacist's Voice
Dr. Ashley Walker talks about the chapter she wrote for the book, . It’s a collection of chapters written by Pharmacist Moms and published by Dr. Christina Fontana, who is also a Pharmacist Mom. If you’re thinking of writing a book, Ashley might inspire you to start your writing journey with a single chapter too. Click to find Expanding Your Brilliance . The FULL show notes with links to previous episodes of The Pharmacist Authors Series on . During our interview, Ashely talks about… Why she accepted the challenge to write/publish Advice for pharmacist authors...
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How do you say Suboxone? (Pronunciation Series Episode 59)
Pharmacist's Voice
In this episode, I divide Suboxone, buprenorphine, and naloxone into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. As a bonus, I share my Suboxone mispronunciation from ~2002. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on . Note: we don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. The FULL show notes are available at . Suboxone = sub-OX-own Emphasize the second syllable, OX (which sounds like “BOX” when you say Suboxone fast) Sources: For the written pronunciation, read the medication guide for Suboxone . Spoken...
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Nail your first in-person podcast interview: best practices for guests Part 2 of 2
Pharmacist's Voice
This is a follow up to , which was about pod-guesting best practices for first-timers for remote podcast interviews. Today’s episode is about pod-guesting best practices for in-person podcast interviews. The FULL show notes are on . If the interview is in-person, you’ll probably sit across the table from someone. There are several ways to record a conversation in-person, like at the host’s recording space, at your home, or at a neutral location. No matter where you record, your goals are to sound good, have a conversation, and tell the audience what they need to hear...
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How do you say rosuvastatin? (Pronunciation Series Episode 58)
Pharmacist's Voice
In this episode, I divide rosuvastatin (generic name), Crestor (brand name), and Ezallor (Sprinkle Capsule, brand name) into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, share my sources. As a bonus, I also confess to my favorite mispronunciation of rosuvastatin. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on . 💡Note: we don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. Rosuvastatin = roe-SOO-va-STAT-in. Roe, like you row a boat Soo, like the the nickname for Susan (Sue) Va, like the back half the drug company, Teva...
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Flip the Script: Retrain Your Inner Voice with Jerry Levin, PhD, LMT (2025 Pharmacist Authors Series Part 1 of 3)
Pharmacist's Voice
The Pharmacist Authors Series is back! The goals of the series are to (1) introduce you to new books/authors and (2) inspire you to write a book and narrate it too. The FULL show notes with links to previous episodes of The Pharmacist Authors Series on . 2025 Pharmacist Authors Series June — Jerry Levin, PhD, LMT talks about Affirm Yourself: 15 Principles to Retrain the Voice in Your Head. July — Ashley Walker, PharmD talks about her chapter in Expanding Your Brilliance: Creating Effortless Abundance while Navigating Business and Motherhood. August — 4 guests:...
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How do you say QVAR? (Pronunciation Series Episode 57)
Pharmacist's Voice
Is it Q-var or Q-vair? Find out today. This is the 57th episode in my drug pronunciations series. In the episode, I divide QVAR and beclomethasone into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on . Note: we don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. QVAR = KUE-var Q, like the letter in the alphabet (Q) Var, which rhymes with “far” Emphasize KUE (Q) Sources: Patient Information in the prescribing information for QVAR on the FDA’s website for the...
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Interview with Cory Jenks, PharmD, Co-Host of The Diabetes Remission Roadmap Podcast (Pharmacist Podcasters Series Part 12)
Pharmacist's Voice
This is the 12th 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 (and the Series!). My guest today is Cory Jenks, PharmD, co-host of the Diabetes Remission Roadmap Podcast. Click to read the FULL show notes: (select episode 334) Background information for Dr. Cory Jenks and Dr. Brian Bisher (April 2025) Brian Bisher and Cory Jenks...
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How do you say pantoprazole? (Pronunciation Series Episode 56)
Pharmacist's Voice
This is the 56th episode in my drug pronunciations series. In the episode, I divide pantoprazole and Protonix 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 . pantoprazole = pan-TOE-pra-zole Pan, like pancake TOE, like the toes on your feet Pra, like the name Oprah Zole, which rhymes with mole Emphasize TOE. Sources: and (accessed 6-3-25) Protonix = Pro-TAH-nix The first two syllables are basically...
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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...
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!
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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/
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