Flip the Script: Retrain Your Inner Voice with Jerry Levin, PhD, LMT (2025 Pharmacist Authors Series Part 1 of 3)
Release Date: 06/27/2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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_outlineThe 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 https://thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast.
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: Rosa Hart, RN (author), Simi Burn, PharmD (ghost writer), Janan Sarwar, PharmD (publisher), and Julie Walthers (audio engineer). We will discuss Rosa’s book, how she wrote and published it, and how she collaborated with an audio engineer to record the audiobook.
Affirm Yourself by Dr. Jerry Levin focuses on the power of affirmations to counter negative self-talk. During our conversation, you’ll learn what affirmations are, why we need them, how the book helps you write them, how the book is helping me and my son, advice for aspiring authors, and more.
Links from this episode
- Amazon link for Affirm Yourself: 15 Principles to Retrain the Voice in Your Head. E-book and print available Summer 2025. Audiobook available later in 2025. Check out my review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ when you shop for Jerry’s book. Leave a review for after you read it.
- Visit Jerry’s website: https://jerrylevinauthor.com/
- Read the Google Doc with sample affirmations for aspiring authors. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mV3yKz8-ZloHNeBDoEdDINnKIaW1FzTI-QybKat0-Js/edit?usp=sharing
- Zoom Q&A session link on July 14th, 7 PM Eastern Time. (No requirement to read the book in advance of the session.) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84400790985?pwd=Aa4QX9s4LoInujKagwQDAY9mvqWYVu.1
Pharmacist Authors Series 2024
Part 1 of 3 (June) Episode 282 with Steve Leuck, PharmD - A Pharmacist’s Story An Authentic Tale of True Love, Family, Addiction, and the Practice of Pharmacy
Part 2 of 3 (July) Episode 288 Helen Sairany, PharmD - The We You Don’t See: Understanding the Long Shadows of Trauma
Pharmacist Authors Series 2023
(Part 1 of 15) June 5, Introduction to the Pharmacist Authors Series (Episode 220)
(Part 2 of 15) June 9, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 221: Interview with Salam Kabbani, PharmD about her book: COVID Long-Hauler: My Life Since COVID
(Part 3 of 15) June 12, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 222: Interview with audio engineer Julie Walthers from Whole Story Studio: https://www.wholestorystudio.com/
(Part 4 of 15) June 16, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 223 Interview with Erin L. Albert, PharmD on her book The Life Science Lawyer
Part 5 of 15) June 19, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 224 Interview with Sue Ojageer, PharmD on her children’s book The Pharma Heroes: The Power of Precision Medicine
(Part 6 of 15) June 23, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 225: Interview with Tony Guerra, PharmD about his Pharmacist Residency and Career Series (8 books)
(Part 7 of 15) June 26, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 226: Interview with Christina Fontana, PharmD about her book Moving Beyond the Counter: Elevating into Heart-Centered Health Care through Entrepreneurship
(Part 8 of 15) June 30, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 227: Interview with Jade L. Ranger, PharmD, about her book Mustard Seed Mentality: Unscripted Pearls of Wisdom from a Wife, Mother, and Entrepreneur
(Part 9 of 15) July 7, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 229: Interview with RDML Pam Schweitzer, PharmD and her daughter Amy Graves about their children’s book Alice and Jack Hike the Grand Canyon
(Part 10 of 15) July 10, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 230: Interview with Cory Jenks, PharmD about his book Permission to Care: Building a Healthcare Culture That Thrives in Chaos
(Part 11 of 15) July 14, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 231: Interview with Donna Bartlett, PharmD about her book MedStrong: Shed Your Meds for a Better, Healthier You - Aging Well Through Deprescribing
(Part 12 of 15) July 17, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 232: Interview with Frieda Wiley, PharmD about her book Telecommuting Psychosis: From Surviving to Thriving While Working in Your Pajama Pants. Plus, we touch on her 3 children’s books in development.
(Part 13 of 15) July 21, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 233: Interview with Tim Ulbrich, PharmD about his book Seven Figure Pharmacist: How to Maximize Your Income, Eliminate Debt, and Create Wealth
(Part 14 of 15) July 24, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 234: Interview with LaQuoia Johnson, PharmD about her book How Rxacism Manifests Inside the Small World of Pharmacy
(Part 15 of 15) July 28, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 235: Pharmacist Authors Series wrap-up (solo show)
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