The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast
by Dr. Marina Buksov
The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast (formerly called “RawFork”), features pharmacists that incorporate natural medicine into their practice. We believe merging science and traditional wisdom is the way to embody one's full health. Founded by pharmacist/health coach/herbalist Dr. Marina Buksov, our platform helps to advocate for better health and quality of life using the most natural and least invasive methods.
Episodes
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S09E18 - The Art of Patient Care for Modern Times with Lisa M. Avila, DC
The more I work with clients, the more fascinated I am by the intricacy of facilitating meaningful changes in someone’s life. And the more I learn, the more I realize how much more there is to learn! Today’s guest and I dove into a fascinating discussion of what it takes to provide quality care…
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S09E17 - The Most Underrated Non-invasive Solution for Cardiovascular Health and Anti-aging with Jack Clifford
Today’s guest truly inspired me and taught me about a novel (though it’s been around for 30+ years) treatment option for cardiovascular health. We discussed the role that circulation plays in all aspects of wellness, beyond heart conditions - including autonomic dysfunction, mental acuity, sexual...
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S09E16 - What It Really Takes to Change How We Eat with Alexandra Cerone
Today’s episode addresses something that has become central to my practice, and is at the heart of my own journey. We don’t have a shortage of information in today’s day and age. The missing key is to translate insight into consistent action, and overcome resistance into creating better habits.…
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S09E15 - The Exhale Is Your Brake Pedal: Rewiring Your Nervous System One Breath at a Time with Kathy Ha
Our mission is to help people reconnect with their bodies and reclaim a sense of calm, capacity, and control — even in high-pressure environments. We believe resilience isn't about pushing through stress, but about learning to regulate your nervous system so you can meet challenges with clarity...
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S09E14 - Healing in Community with Sacred Plant Medicine with Kathy Orah Sionit
My guest today bridges science and spirit, guiding clients toward embodied transformation, inner peace, and expanded consciousness. She affirms that everything you need is all within you, and you can learn to access it using various tools.I was so moved by her journey and multidimensional work…
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S09E13 - Following the Patient Instead of the Paradigm with Dr. Pamela M. Cipriano
I felt like I could record a whole series of episodes, and still not run out of topics to talk about with today’s guest, and glean her wisdom. Her own story and the health challenges of her loved ones have inspired her to become the kind of practitioner she sought. She and I agree: true healing…
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S09E12 - The Return to the Wise Body: Hormonal Intelligence and Psychedelic-Informed care for Women with Stephanie Karzon Abrams
A core focus of this conversation will be mapping out why hormones and life stage are important to factor into female care and why they're especially needed for the psychedelic experience, from a biochemical perspective and for the lived experience. I'd also love to discuss why the...
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S09E11 - Practical & Environmental Applications for Brown's Gas with George Wiseman (Part 2)
This is part 2 of my interview with George Wiseman, where we discuss Brown’s Gas in applications such as Fuel Saving, Torch-Fuel Gas and Radioactive Neutralization (Part 1 all about the health benefits here). We explore how Brown’s Gas: 1. neutralizes radioactive waste right at the reactor, 2.…
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S09E10 - Uplevel your Health with Brown's Gas with George Wiseman
I was blown away by my conversation with today’s guest, who discovered that without HEALTH you have nothing... He became a Jack Of All Trades and subsequently an inventor that has changed entire venues with his innovations. He has fully recovered his health thanks to one of his own inventions…
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S09E09 - The Full-Spectrum Experience of Everyday Eating with Dr. Deanna Minich
It was an absolute honor to meet today’s guest, and I was honestly a bit starstruck! She is rooted equally in both the science of food and intuitive eating. We dove into the phytochemistry of nutrients, and most importantly, discussed the fundamental principles for healthy eating. Dr. Deanna...
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S09E08 - Understanding Mineral Deficiency & Metal Toxicity with Jeff Lioon
Today’s guest shares my mission to empower others to take control of their health and address the root cause. We talk about challenges to testing and addressing the foundations of health, which begins with Minerals & Metals. Jeff Lioon is the Creative Director at The Oligoscan. He’s tested over...
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S09E07 - Ayurvedic Support for the Transition Into Menopause with Maria Gabriela Guevara
Today’s guest dropped an unbelievable amount of wisdom in the span of just one podcast episode. She and I both align on so many topics as you will discover in our conversation. We both believe that women have the power to intuit what is best for them and their bodies. Women, especially midlife...
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S09E06 - The Truth About Unexplained Infertility with Nick Dorsey
Today’s guest and I fundamentally agree on the basic premise of the body’s innate wisdom and capacity to heal, especially when we view it in a broader ecological context. According to him, infertility doesn't mean the body is broken; it's actually making intelligent, adaptive, and protective...
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S09E05 - The New Science of Aging Well with Dr. Sofia Din
Today’s guest on the podcast shares how to proactively preserve both one’s health span and “beauty span”: the visible vitality, confidence, and connection to self over time. We got into some juicy and controversial topics around aging and the beauty industry, as well sustainability. My guest...
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S09E04 - The Hidden Connection between Gut and Burnout in High Achievers with Ekat
What does it actually mean to be healthy if your labs come back "normal" but you still feel terrible? For too many high-achieving professionals, that question goes unanswered for years. Today's guest knows that experience firsthand and has built her entire practice around closing that gap. Ekat…
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S09E03 - Systemic Healing through Ecological, Nature and Art Therapy with Mor Keshet
Today’s episode is one for the books! Seriously, if there’s one conversation you choose to listen to in my body of work, this is the one. My beautiful guest and I went deep into holistic healing in the truest sense of that term, through the lens of systems level change. We talked about what it...
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S09E02 - The Three Pillars of Athletic Lifestyle Medicine with Jerzy Gregorek
I had an absolute blast sitting down with today’s unique guest, chatting on everything from seeking refuge, to exercise, to cancer, to cabbage (stick around to the end to get his amazing raw vegan cabbage recipe, you & your gut will thank me later). Jerzy Gregorek is a four-time World…
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S09E01 - Healing Under Pressure with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy with Nicole Garrett
Welcome back to season 9! We’re kicking it off with my first powerhouse guest, whose mission is to bring clarity, safety, and evidence-based understanding to hyperbaric oxygen therapy and integrative wellness. There is a growing wave of interest in longevity and recovery therapies, but also a lot...
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S08E22 - Cleansing and Nourishing Rituals with Ayurvedic Oils with Osi Mizrahi
I was truly inspired by today’s guest and her courage to follow her inner guidance, which served her not only on her personal journey but also led her to found a beautiful company with a sacred mission. Osi Mizrahi is the founder and visionary behind OSI Oils—a wellness brand rooted in slow…
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S08E21 - Herbal Support for Chronic Lyme Disease with Richard Mandelbaum
Today I am back with one of my herbal teachers to talk about herbal and holistic approaches to managing Lyme disease. It is a topic that is becoming ever more relevant as the medical community has been coming to the realization that there is such a thing as chronic Lyme, where acute measures such...
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S08E20 - Reduce Inflammation w/ Science-Backed Natural Solutions w/ Samuel Shepherd - Part2
I was blown away by today’s guest in his ability to educate on complex mechanisms of actions, as well as his innovation and humility. We touched on so many topics that I had to split this episode in two parts! It was truly reassuring and empowering to learn about healing with natural,...
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S08E19 - Reduce Inflammation w/ Science-Backed Natural Solutions w/ Samuel Shepherd - Part1
I was blown away by today’s guest in his ability to educate on complex mechanisms of actions, as well as his innovation and humility. We touched on so many topics that I had to split this episode in two parts! It was truly reassuring and empowering to learn about healing with natural,...
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S08E18 - The High-Frequency Healing Method for Holistic Entrepreneurs with Cortney Martinelli
I’m back this week with an amazing personal and business transformation story to take people from “healed to healer”. Not only that, but my guest’s High Frequency Healing Method coupled with business strategy has helped healers build 6-figure business easily - and she’s sharing it all today with...
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S08E17 - Reclaiming Your Divine Blueprint of Well-Being with Beena Patel
We are entering an era of holistic health and well-being that transcends former ways holistic health was taught. This means that it also involves financial well-being, our faith and spirituality, and honoring that different belief systems can overlap and are available to us. We can use…
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S08E16 - The Marvelous Benefits of Molecular Hydrogen with Greg The Hydrogen Man
I was blown away by the myriad of health benefits of a tiny molecule composed of 2 hydrogens (H2) after the conversation with today’s guest. I dove into the research myself and saw that the literature has described the anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties of molecular...
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S08E15 - Ecological Grief and Active Hope in a Changing World with Gwyneth Jones
I had the honor of interviewing a like-hearted soul whom I deeply respect and admire, around the topic of transmuting our grief, rage + fear about the wider big picture of the world. For such a heavy topic, I came out of it inspired to connect deeper with nature, and grateful for the gift of…
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S08E14 - Transforming Health with Ancestral Nutrition with James Barry
I have used the word “impressive” more times than I could count when conversing with today’s guest, whose passion is to reconnect people to the wisdom of ancestral eating. For him, this work is deeply personal—it’s not just about creating a product, but about addressing the nutritional…
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S08E13 - Herbal & Nutraceutical Solutions in Healthcare w/ Jeffery A Johnson, PharmD
It was truly an honor and a great pleasure to talk to a well-respected colleague and friend about his experience as both a pharmacist and an expert in the natural products field. He is a true embodiment of the Myth, Man and Legend. Tune in to learn more about filling in the gaps in the current...
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S08E12 - Radiant Skincare From Seed to Bottle with Aviva Tilson
I know I say this every time, but this episode is truly special as I interview a fellow herbalist about her story of creating a skincare line that’s built on compassion for people and the planet. Aviva Tilson is the founder of Apis Apotheca, which she began 8 years ago when combining her…
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S08E11 - Psilocybin in Practice: Safe, Sacred, and Sincere with Pam Conboy and Leah Linder
Psilocybin has demonstrated a long track record of safety and efficacy in a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and cognitive decline. Although to date, this natural substance remains classified as a Schedule 1 drug, there are protected use scenarios including...
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S08E10 - Whole Planet Care through Herbalism with Richard Mandelbaum
Today I am sharing an important conversation with one of my primary herbal teachers, about the micro and macro views of health and healing. Modern life too often disassociates us from our innate identity and relationship with our greater ecosystem, biome, and planet. Herbal medicine, when…
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S08E09 - What Your Mouth Telling You About Your Health with Dr. Nammy Patel
The field of Holistic Dentistry has fascinated me ever since I learned about the work of Dr. Weston A. Price and his research into the diets that support healthy teeth and jaw development. Join me in this fascinating conversation with a renowned expert in this field. Dr. Patel’s Green Dentistry...
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S08E08 - Avoiding Common Mistakes in Chronic Illness Recovery | Mel Hopper Koppelman
Today I got to have an amazing conversation that busts myths and makes the road to recovery seem simple and in one’s reach. My guest’s message is that you can solve even complex health problems with a systematic and proven step by step approach. Mel Hopper Koppelman, Program Director at Synthesis...
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S08E07 - Functional Medicine for Better Menstrual Cycles with Nicole Robinson, PharmD
A Functional Medicine Approach for the Best Menstrual Cycles You’ve Ever Had with Nicole Robinson, PharmD Today’s episode dives into something that’s frankly underestimated and not talked about enough: women’s health. Not only are women underrepresented in clinical studies, but they’re frequently...
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S08E06 - Empowering Parents with Nutrition and Homeopathy with Dr. Michelle Perro, MD
In a world of analysis paralysis where medicine is more confusing than ever and the system seems rigged against health, today’s podcast guest is a breath of fresh air as she makes it simple to empower ourselves, and pave the way for the future: our children. Michelle Perro, MD, DHom is a seasoned...
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S08E05 - Optimise Health and Live Longer through a Data Driven Approach with Torkil Færø
With more health experts than ever, we have more complexity and confusion about what it actually takes to be healthy in 2025. My podcast guest today helps to dispel myths and mysteries by using data to examine bio-individuality in real time. We talk about using smartwatches, smart rings and other...
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S08E04 - Becoming a Multihyphenate Integrative Pharmacist with Dr. Swathi Varanasi
Being a pharmacist is exciting–as long as you're willing to try new things. These are wise words from my returning guest on today’s podcast, who has been paving the way for integrative pharmacy. Dr. Swathi Varanasi is an award-winning pharmacist passionate about the intersection of personalized...
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S08E03 - Somatic Breath To Take your Health To The Next Level With Judy Lynn Koons
I’m beyond grateful to be doing the work that I do and meet the amazing individuals that I do on my podcast. Today I got a surprise bonus gift from my guest in the form of a mini-healing session with her after we recorded the podcast episode. Her mission is to help as many individuals as possible...
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S08E02 - Addressing Causes of Disease through Functional Diagnostic Nutrition w/ Reed Davis
I’m back this week after a whirlwind weekend of attending the 2025 Integrative Healthcare Symposium and getting over some bouts of sickness in my household. Today’s guest is a true master of systematic approaches to tackling health challenges - you don’t want to miss this one! Reed Davis,...
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S08E01 - Pain Relief Using The Power Of Touch with Njideka Olatunde
Welcome back to Season 8 of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast! With this opening episode, my guest and I discuss a very controversial topic that doesn’t have a great solution in the medical field. Tune in to learn why the power of touch and Reflexology is important in relieving physical, mental and...
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S07E22 - From Earth's Depths to Your Gut: Boosting Health with Essential Minerals with Kortney Leany
I’m closing out the season with another wonderful and inspiring guest who shares her quest for health that led her to look at herself from a lens of love and starting from the basics. Kortney Leany, born near the picturesque Rocky Mountains of Colorado, grew up as the middle child in a loving...
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S07E21 - A Healing Professional Journey from Prescriptions to Purpose with Renee Jahnke, PharmD
I hope everyone is enjoying the unseasonable warm weather of November (though it makes me double down in my own awareness and efforts for a sustainable climate positive future). Today I had the best time recording this episode with a colleague I’ve known from the holistic pharmacy field for quite...
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S07E20 - Holistic Strategies to Break Up with Chronic SIBO with Jen Yundt Coles
Hey everyone, I hope you all have been enjoying the fall weather and the start of the fall holidays. Today, I’m thrilled to welcome a guest who brings a unique and empowering perspective to health and wellness. A self-proclaimed ‘rebel’ in the wellness space, her goal is to inspire us all to…
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S07E19 - Protecting Your Family Against the Ongoing Impact of Chemical Toxins with David Steinman
David strives to raise awareness about health and environmental dangers and proposes valuable alternatives and affordable substitutes to ensure families can keep their loved ones safe from these harmful substances. He delves into how everyone can turn shopping choices into personal activism and...
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S07E18 - Harnessing Psychedelics for Improved Wellbeing with Neil Markey
Today’s guest takes a holistic approach to healing body, mind and soul through an unconventional journey with plant medicine. Whether or not you come from a health background, tune in to learn how improved wellbeing is possible with the safe use of psychedelics Neil Markey is the co-founder and…
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S07E17 - Innovating Wellness Plan Management through PEMF Therapy with Tim Daniels
I had so much fun and learned a lot about PEMF from Tim Daniels on today’s episode! His mission is to help people live physically enjoyable lives well into their golden years. As a Wellness Plan Manager, Tim is dedicated to helping individuals live better, healthier lives and thrive physically…
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S07E16 - Start with One: The Power of Belief and Behavior Change with Kathleen Klug
I can’t believe summer is coming to a close very soon, and my son has already started school. However I am also looking forward to having a more structured and organized schedule after an eventful and busy summer season. And I have a treat for you for the Labor Day weekend with my latest podcast...
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S07E15 - Treating the Root Cause of Acne With Novel Topical Probiotics with Yug Varma, PhD
Hey everyone, I hope you have been enjoying the summer! I just took a week off from technology (well as much as one can nowadays) and immersed myself in nature so I’m feeling recharged. And I can’t wait to introduce my next guest, who completely changed the way I look at acne and skin health.…
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S07E14 - Remote Holistic Programs to Boost Your Business's Impact and Income w/ Laura Baum
I firmly believe that holistic lifestyle medicine is the way to better overall health outcomes and it can be an easy addition to your existing practice. So I recently had a Masterclass with today’s podcast guest covering the 5 Critical Daily Business Activities For Massive Impact And Growth In…
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S07E13 - First Accessible GI Mapping Microbiome Test with Linta Mustafa
I’m back this week with another fascinating conversation about the foundation of health. You guessed it, we are diving deep into the gut again today! I’m joined by a fiercely passionate and intelligent woman who is innovating healthcare by combining technology and integrative screening tools with...
About this show
The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast (formerly called “RawFork”), features pharmacists that incorporate natural medicine into their practice. We believe merging science and traditional wisdom is the way to embody one's full health. Founded by pharmacist/health coach/herbalist Dr. Marina Buksov, our platform helps to advocate for better health and quality of life using the most natural and least invasive methods.
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Dr. Marina Buksov