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...
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Pharmacist Podcasters Series Episode 10 with Rachel Gainsbrugh, PharmD
Pharmacist's Voice
Rachel Gainsbrugh, PharmD is the host of The Luxury Rental Doctor Show (Podcast). She is passionate about helping professionals create a life they don’t need a vacation from through AirBNB investing. Click the link to listen today! This is the 10th episode in the Pharmacist Podcasters Series. My guests and I talk about podcasting to inspire you to host a podcast, be a podcast guest, or use your voice in general. If you’re interested in podcasting, pod-guesting, or public speaking, you’ll like this episode. During our conversation, Dr. Rachel talks about how she started her...
info_outlineMy 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!
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Family update
- We’ve been enjoying local ice cream shops, watching birds and squirrels on Kraig’s Bird Buddy bird feeder camera, and replacing our wooden deck with a concrete patio and a pergola.
- Kraig (22) graduated from high school on May 16. His graduation party will be in June.
- Derrick finished his first engineering co-op in May. He’s taking classes at The University of Cincinnati this summer.
- Nathan is still a Plant Manager at First Solar (Perrysburg, OH). He turns 50 in June.
- I’ve been driving my BMWC400X motor scooter.
- I went out to breakfast with my Mom for Mother's Day.
- I went to the Annual Meeting of the Ohio Pharmacists Association in Columbus, OH in April.
- I’m making YouTube videos using pictures/videos from my Europe trip last Spring. Click here to watch the Netherlands leg of our journey.
- I’m still growing out my hair color. Not done yet!
Business Update: The Pharmacist's Voice ®, LLC
- My book is now available on amazon.com in print, ebook, and audiobook.
- I have four consulting clients: 2 podcasting, 1 audiobook, and 1 miscellaneous project.
- I will be teaching Podcasting 101 again this Fall at the 577 Foundation. I may also teach Audio Engineering 101 and an iMovie class titled, “YouTube Made Simple (Mac Edition): Craft Your First Video with iMovie”
- I’m interested in selling social stories on https://www.teacherspayteachers.com.
- I renewed the Registered Trademark for The Pharmacist’s Voice ®.
Podcast Update
- I host The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast and The Perrysburg Podcast. Each show is published weekly.
- The Pharmacist Authors Series returns this summer with three more episodes.
- I bought a new audio interface (PreSonus Studio 1824C). Click to watch my YouTube video about it.
- Updating software makes me nervous. This Spring, I updated the audio engineering program and the operating system on my desktop computer.
What have I been listening to? (Music, podcasts, and audiobooks)
- Music: We Didn’t Start the Fire by Billy Joel, I can't drive 55 by Sammy Hagar, Let’s Get it Started by the Black Eyed Peas and Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and his Comets.
- Podcasts: School of Podcasting and CPhT Connect
- Audiobooks: Extreme Ownership by Jaco, Willink and Leif Babin and Antisemitism in America by Chuck Schumer.
What have I been reading (with Kraig)?
- The Spy School series by Stuart Gibbs
- The Call of the Wild by Jack London
- Tales from the Hump: a Kids-Eye View of the 1960s by Richard Morgan
- Affirm Yourself by Dr. Jerry Levin
What have I been watching?
- Lessons in Chemistry (TV miniseries)
- Modern Family (TV series)
- Saturday Night Live (Season 50)
- The Amazing Race (TV series)
- Survivor (TV series)
- Shark Tank (TV series)
- YouTube: Mr. Beast (prosthetics video), Mama Doctor Jones, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert
- Red Notice (movie)
- Greater (movie)
- You’re Cordially Invited (movie)
What have I been playing?
The new Ticket to Ride iPad app. I have played 4 maps so far: USA, Switzerland, Europe, and Japan. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ticket-to-ride-the-board-game/id6463616555
Previous Updates
Episode 319 Winter 2025 Update
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:
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✅ Business website https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com
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✅ 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
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✅ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimnewlovevo/
✅ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA3UyhNBi9CCqIMP8t1wRZQ
✅ ACX (Audiobook Narrator Profile) https://www.acx.com/narrator?p=A10FSORRTANJ4Z
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