Beyond the Counter

What if the first thing you eat at a restaurant is already working against you?In this episode, Stephanie is joined by Thornhill's pharmacist Myla for an honest conversation about blood sugar and why it matters to everyone, not just those with a diagnosis.They cover the order of eating and why it changes everything, smart snacking, simple food substitutes that make a real difference, insulin resistance and what it actually means for your body, walking after meals, CGMs, hypoglycemia, and the supplements Thornhill's reaches for first when patients ask about natural blood sugar support.Stephanie also shares her personal story of a prediabetes diagnosis before age 30, and how she reversed it through lifestyle changes.Because 38% of American adults have prediabetes. And about 80% of them have no idea.Have a question about gut health or any health topic? Find us on Facebook and send us a message — we would love to answer your questions on air.Find our Blood Sugar Essentials and everything else at linktr.ee/thornhillspharmacy — or pop in and see us!Stay curious, stay well, and we'll see you beyond the counter.

What if the way most of us think about movement has been too narrow all along?In this episode, Stephanie and Sarah get real about what movement actually means and it's bigger than a workout. From what prolonged sitting does to your body, to the science behind brief movement throughout your day, to ditching the guilt and punishment mentality for good, this is the conversation we wish more people could have.Because whether it's a walk to the mailbox, a calf raise at the counter, or a full workout, it all counts.Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/thornhillspharmacy

This is where it starts. In this trailer, meet your hosts — Sarah, a pharmacist, and Stephanie, a pharmacy technician and Wellness Program Director — and find out why they decided to pull up a chair, grab a microphone, and start talking.Beyond the Counter is for anyone who’s ever had a health question they couldn’t quite get answered. This season: supplements, blood pressure, cholesterol, sleep, stress, exercise, nutrition, and honest conversations with local healthcare and wellness experts.Stay curious, stay well, and we’ll see you beyond the counter.