I Dispense Suspense: The Pharmacist Who Followed Their Dream to Become a Successful Crime Writer – A Conversation with AA Dhand

Show NotesIn this inspiring episode of A Dose of Wellbeing, we speak with pharmacist-turned-bestselling author AA Dhand. Known for his gripping crime novels featuring detective Harry Virdee—now adapted into a major BBC series—AA shares his journey from pharmacy to publishing and screenwriting. Discover how his professional background shaped his storytelling, the challenges of breaking into the industry, and the importance of representation in media. Packed with insights on creativity, balance, and wellbeing, this episode is a must-listen for anyone with a dream they’re ready to pursue.Resources Ready to take steps towards living the life you want to lead? Our interactive workshop was created for those of us who feel we’d like to make a change in our lives, but aren’t sure where to begin. The workshop starts with an exploration of values and how these can inform our goals, then looks at goal-setting and habit formation. We look at habits of mind and how we can move through self-defeating thoughts, as well as how gratitude can help.  Sign up for free on our Wellbeing Learning Platform.Podcast sponsorshipThis podcast episode has been sponsored by our partners and leading provider of medicines Teva UK, enabling us to further our mission to support the wellbeing of our pharmacy family.Help us to support more of our pharmacy familyPharmacist Support relies on generous donations to provide our charitable services and support. If you enjoyed our podcast episode today, please consider making a donation so we can continue creating more content to support mental health and wellbeing in pharmacy. Thank you: https://pharmacistsupport.org/support-our-work/donate/Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Pharmacist Support.