Beyond The Script

Beyond The Script

Ever freeze when the pharmacist asks, “Any questions?” Beyond the Script is here to help. Hosted by Dr. Jake Goodman, this podcast answers the health questions you meant to ask—and the ones you didn’t know you should. Each episode features CVS pharmacists sharing trusted advice, busting myths, and unpacking the trends shaping your health. No white coats. No lectures. Just real talk, real answers, and a few unexpected laughs. Listen to Beyond the Script from CVS Pharmacy and iHeartMedia’s Ruby Studio, wherever you get your podcasts.

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April 22, 2026 41 mins

For millions of people, spring means sunshine, warmer weather… and allergy season. In this episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Jake Goodman is joined by CVS pharmacist Alexandra Wohlgemuth to break down the symptoms, triggers, treatments, and everyday habits that can make spring allergies easier to manage. 

Together, they explore what causes seasonal allergies, how symptoms can show up differently from pers...

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Why are so many of us tired but still struggling to sleep well? 

Sleep isn’t just about getting more hours&mdas...

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What does proactive health actually look like in everyday life? 

In this episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Jake Goodman sits down with CVS pharmacist Marshal Carter to explore how pharmacists help people stay ahead of illness through preventative care, medication safety, and everyday health habits. 

From questions about vitamins and supplements to vaccines, health screenings, and medication interactions, th...

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Women’s health isn’t just about major milestones like pregnancy or menopause — it’s about the everyday questions, symptoms, screenings, and decisions that shape long-term wellbeing. 

In this episode of Beyond The Script, Dr. Jake Goodman sits down with CVS pharmacist and women’s health advocate Dr. AmyLynn Safaty Valentine to unpack the m...

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When it comes to our kids’ health, the questions can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Jake Goodman sits down with CVS pharmacist and mom of two, Heidy Martinez, to break down what parents really need to know about pediatric health. 

From fevers and allergies to antibiotics, dosing mistakes, and over-the-counter medications, Heidy shares practical guidance on how pharma...

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States — yet many of its biggest risk factors are preventable. 

In this episode of Beyond the Script, host Dr. Jake Goodman sits down with CVS pharmacist and district leader Nicole Henry to explain what heart health really means, how conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol often develop silently, and what you can do to help protect&...

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Bloating, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation—are these symptoms normal, or signs of something deeper? 

On this episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Jake Goodman is joined by CVS pharmacist and district leader Victoria Mottola to break down gut health, the gut microbiome, and the questions pharmacists hear every day. They explain how probiotics and prebiotics work, how antibiotics and pain relievers affect your stom...

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Cold and flu season is here—and the symptoms can be confusing.  

Is it just a cold, or something more serious? In this first episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Jake Goodman is joined by CVS Pharmacy Region Director Gaurang Trivedi to break down what really matters during peak sick season. 

Together, they cover how to tell the difference between a cold and the flu, when symptoms should raise red flags, when ...

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Ever freeze when the pharmacist asks, “Any questions?” Beyond the Script is here to help. 

Hosted by Dr. Jake Goodman, this podcast answers the health questions you meant to ask—and the ones you didn’t know you should.

Each episode features CVS pharmacists sharing trusted advice, busting myths, and unpacking the trends shaping your health. No white coats. No lectur...

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Watch
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