Winning is in My DNA with Sandra O. Onye, PharmD (2025 Pharmacist Authors Series Part 3 of 3)
Release Date: 10/24/2025
Pharmacists Can Help: Addiction, Faith Communities, and Getting It Right
Pharmacist's Voice
Happy New Year! Pharmacists can play a meaningful role in addiction education by equipping the people some individuals with substance use disorders turn to first—faith community leaders, such as pastors, priests, rabbis, and others. Read the FULL show notes on Sign up for The Pharmacist’s Voice ® monthly email newsletter! When I worked at a behavioral health hospital in Northwest Ohio between 2015 and 2016, I realized there were gaps in my understanding of how people find themselves on the path of addiction. That curiosity led me to join my...
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How do you say Corlanor? (Pronunciation Series Episode 70)
Pharmacist's Voice
This is the 70th episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I divide Corlanor and ivabradine 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. ⭐️Sign up for The Pharmacist’s Voice ® monthly email newsletter! ⭐️ Corlanor = core-lan-ore Core, like an apple core (also, Cor in Latin translates to “heart” in English) lan, like lanai - a type of porch commonly associated with the...
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Drug Disposal Education at Prescription Pick-Up: Begin With the End in Mind
Pharmacist's Voice
What happens to medications after they leave the pharmacy? In this episode of The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast, Ohio pharmacist Kim Newlove discusses why and how pharmacists should incorporate drug disposal education at prescription pick-up—before medications become a safety risk in the home. Kim shares two practical approaches: Passive education, such as signage at the pharmacy counter Direct education, through brief counseling conversations Read the FULL show notes on You’ll also hear a real-world example of how pharmacists and students can make a long-term...
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How do you say Kisunla? (Pronunciation Series Episode 69)
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This is the 69th episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I divide Kisunla and donanemab-azbt into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on . Special thanks to for inspiring me to pick Kisunla for this series. She mentioned it during the CE session she led at the Midyear Meeting of the in Nov 2025. Note: we don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. ⭐️Sign up for The Pharmacist’s Voice ® monthly email newsletter! ⭐️ Kisunla =...
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Fall 2025 Update
Pharmacist's Voice
This is the Fall 2025 Edition of my audio newsletter. In this episode, I update you on my business, both of my podcasts, my family, and what I’ve been listening to, reading, watching, and playing between August 22-December 3, 2025. This is my last Fall update because I’m switching from a weekly format to a monthly format in February 2026. The FULL show notes are on . Click the podcast tab, and select episode 359. Host background (December 2025) Kim Newlove is an Ohio-licensed pharmacist. She graduated from The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy with her BS Pharm...
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How do you say Journavx? (Pronunciation Series Episode 68)
Pharmacist's Voice
This is the 68th episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I divide Journavx and suzetrigine into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on . Special thanks to at for nominating Journavx for this episode. Note: we don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. Journavx = jur-NAV-ix jur, like Journey (Bringing Journavx to market was a long journey ~27 years.) NAV, which is the name of the voltage-gated sodium channel that Journavx blocks. Journavx...
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Interview with Brooke Griffin, PharmD - Pharmacist Podcasters Series Part 13
Pharmacist's Voice
This is the 13th 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 Dr. Brooke Griffin, host of the Podcast. If you need a short, motivational podcast with a positive vibe that gets to the point quickly, subscribe to or follow The 5 Minute Pep Talk today. Click to read the FULL show notes: (select episode 357) ...
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How do you say Zanaflex? (Pronunciation Series Episode 67)
Pharmacist's Voice
This is the 67th episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I divide Zanaflex and tizanidine 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. Zanaflex = ZA-na-flex ZA, like the “ZA” in the name, “Tarzan” na, like the “na” at the end of the word, “banana” flex, like you flex a muscle Emphasize ZA Written Pronunciation source: I wrote this pronunciation because I...
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Fixing Gaps, Advancing Pharmacy - Interview with Dr. Anthony Morreale: Pharmacy Leader, Consultant, and retired VA Pharmacist
Pharmacist's Voice
During our conversation, Anthony Morreale, PharmD shares lessons from his remarkable 40-year career in pharmacy, including decades of leadership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Morreale reflects on how curiosity, flexibility, and teamwork helped him identify and fill healthcare gaps, launch clinical pharmacy programs, and mentor future leaders. He discusses the growing importance of informatics, data-driven decision-making, and advanced therapeutics in shaping the future of pharmacy. Now a consultant and expert witness, Dr. Morreale continues to “fix gaps” by applying...
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Moneyball for Pharmacists: Winning with Agile Teams, Not Bigger Budgets
Pharmacist's Voice
In honor of the World Series this week, this episode compares the business of pharmacy to the baseball-themed book and movie Moneyball. The full title of the book is . The story is about how the Oakland A’s baseball team used data and statistics to build a winning team — even on a tight budget. The FULL show notes are on . In this episode, I invite you (my audience) to be part of this conversation. I’m looking for 10 pharmacists (techs, owners, professors, or students) to record up to five minutes of input about how any pharmacy setting can thrive by leveraging pharmacist...
info_outlineThe 2025 Pharmacist Authors Series concludes today with my interview with Dr. Sandra O. Onye. She wrote Winning Is in My DNA: 15 Minutes of Self-Reflection (a guided journal). If you have not journaled before, there are examples in the book to get you started in the right direction. If you know someone who is interested in journaling, please share this episode with them.
The Pharmacist Authors Series introduces you to pharmacist authors and their books. The goal of the series is to inspire you to write a book too. Links to the other episodes in this series (2023, 2024, and 2025) are below.
The FULL show notes are on thepharmacistsvoice.com. Click the podcast tab, and find episode 353.
Sandra O. Onye is a pharmacist, author, and military healthcare leader who believes in the power of healing — both inside and out. Serving as a pharmacist in the United States Army, Sandra combines clinical excellence with compassion, helping to advance the health and readiness of those who serve.
With a Doctor of Pharmacy from Duquesne University and a background in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, she has spent over a decade blending science, service, and soul to transform how people view health and personal growth.
Her journey began behind the pharmacy counter, where she discovered that true care goes beyond prescriptions — it’s about empowering people to take charge of their well-being. That passion fuels her mission to highlight the vital role pharmacists play in shaping healthier communities and promoting holistic care.
Sandra is also the author of “Winning Is in My DNA: 15 Minutes of Self-Reflection,” a guided journal designed to empower readers to slow down, look inward, and celebrate their achievements. Through her work, she continues to inspire others to live intentionally, lead with compassion, and recognize that every day is a chance to win — from the inside out.
Links from this episode
- Winning Is in My DNA: 15 Minutes of Self-Reflection (Amazon link) https://amzn.to/48KTtn3
- LinkedIn profile for Sandra O. Onye, PharmD https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-onye-75b256290/
2025 Pharmacist Authors Series
Part 1 of 3 (June) Episode 336 with Jerry Levin, PhD, LMT - Affirm Yourself: 15 Principles to Retrain the Voice in Your Head.
Part 2 of 3 (July) Episode 340 with Ashley Walker, PharmD - Expanding Your Brilliance: Creating Effortless Abundance while Navigating Business and Motherhood https://amzn.to/418hdwx
2024 Pharmacist Authors Series
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
2023 Pharmacist Authors Series
(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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