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:...
info_outline
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...
info_outline
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...
info_outline
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...
info_outline
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...
info_outline
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:...
info_outline
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...
info_outline
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...
info_outline
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...
info_outline
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_outlineMy seasonal updates give you an opportunity to get to know me better. Today, I’ll update you on my family, my business, my podcasts (both of them), and what I’ve been listening to, reading, watching, and playing over the winter (end of Nov 2024 to end of Feb 2025).
Thank you for listening to episode 319 of The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast!
To read the FULL show notes, visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast. Select episode 319.
Subscribe to or follow The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast to get each new episode delivered to your podcast player and YouTube every time a new one comes out!
Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/42yqXOG
Spotify https://spoti.fi/3qAk3uY
Amazon/Audible https://adbl.co/43tM45P
YouTube https://bit.ly/43Rnrjt
Family update
- We had a nice Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Winter in Ohio has been icy and cold.
- We have had a lot of major expenses lately (furnace, car battery, remodeling)
- We went to Disney on Ice in December. It was great!
- Nathan and I celebrated 32 years of being a couple. (Started dating in 1993)
- Nathan is a plant manager at First Solar in Perrysburg.
- Kraig will finish high school in May.
- Derrick is working a co-op job in the Cleveland, OH area.
- I have been perfecting my vegetable-beef soup recipe, and I was featured on the local news to talk about my local podcast, The Perrysburg Podcast.
Business update
- I have 2 podcasting clients and 1 consulting client. I also signed up to teach a Podcasting 101 Class locally.
- I created a vision board for my business (and my life) for 2025.
- I’m learning how to do a LinkedIn LIVE.
- My book about podcasting will be available on Amazon and Audible the first week of March.
- I finished a 12-month coaching program called Simplify and Streamline with Dr. Christina Fontana and Dr. Katie Wood
Podcast update
- I will continue publishing weekly episodes thru May 2025.
- Angel Bivens RPh and Dr. Wendy Stephan (poison prevention experts) will return to the podcast for an interview March 14, 2025 in honor of Poison Prevention Week.
- Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh will be part of The Pharmacist Podcasters Series in March 2025. She hosts The Luxury Rental Doctor Podcast.
- I also host The Perrysburg Podcast. I made a vision board for The Perrysburg Podcast 2025 production schedule.
What have I been listening to?
- Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses
- StoryBrand 2.0 by Donald Miller by Donald Miller (audiobook) this month.
- The School of Podcasting Podcast https://schoolofpodcasting.com/episodes/
- The Luxury Rental Doctor Podcast (Apple Podcasts link)
- DISRxUPT podcast (interview with KelleyCPharmD)
What have I been reading?
- Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
- Spy School Series by Stuart Gibbs
- The Call of the Wild by Jack London
What have I been watching?
- Young Sheldon (TV Series) this winter.
- Only Murders in the Building
- Survivor
- Modern Family TV Series.
- Moana
- Saturday Night Live (SNL) re-runs on YouTube
What have I been playing?
- Settlers of Catan
- Wingspan
- Ticket to Ride USA
- Euchre (card game)
Links not found elsewhere in the show notes:
- Dr. Christina Fontana
- Dr. Katie Wood
- The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy https://www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy/
- First Solar
- The Perrysburg Podcast (my other podcast)
- StoryBrand by Donald Miller
Previous Updates
Episode 291 Summer 2024 Update
Episode 279 Spring 2024 Update
Episode 264 Winter 2024 Update
Episode 238 Summer 2023 Update
Episode 217 Spring 2023 Update
Episode 200 Winter 2023 Update
Kim’s websites and social media links:
✅ Monthly email newsletter sign-up link https://bit.ly/3AHJIaF
✅ LinkedIn Newsletter link https://bit.ly/40VmV5B
✅ Business website https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com
✅ Get my FREE eBook and audiobook about podcasting
✅ The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast
✅ Drug pronunciation course https://www.kimnewlove.com
✅ A Behind-the-scenes look at The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast © Online Course https://www.kimnewlove.com
✅ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnewlove
✅ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kim.newlove.96
✅ Twitter https://twitter.com/KimNewloveVO
✅ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimnewlovevo/
✅ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA3UyhNBi9CCqIMP8t1wRZQ
✅ ACX (Audiobook Narrator Profile) https://www.acx.com/narrator?p=A10FSORRTANJ4Z
Thank you for listening to episode 319 of The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast. If you know someone who would like this episode, please share it with them!