The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast
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
July 25, 2025 • 45 mins
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 experience with organic farming, herbalism, and desire to resolve lifelong skin issues. She specializes in sensitive, eczema and acne prone skin...
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July 11, 2025 • 53 mins
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 sincere spiritual use. The Religious Freedom Restoration (RFRA) act lies at the foundation of Setas Seminary's protected use of psilocybin...
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June 27, 2025 • 48 mins
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 practiced deeply and mindfully, goes beyond a simplistic replacement of conventional medicine with "natural" remedies, but moves us sometimes sub...
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June 13, 2025 • 51 mins
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 practice focuses on the patient, first and foremost. From the spa-like comforts to high-tech, non-invasive treatments, every aspect of her ...
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May 28, 2025 • 48 mins
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 Health Lab, is the go-to expert for people who've "tried everything" to heal their chronic illness but keep hitting dead ends. By guidin...
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May 15, 2025 • 50 mins
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 told that their suffering is either “normal” or “all in their head.” Or they’re prescribed a bunch of pharmaceuticals that haven’t been ...
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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 clinician with over 40 years of experience in pediatrics and integrative medicine, dedicated to treating children and families. A Yale g...
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April 17, 2025 • 45 mins
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 wearables to track stress levels through observing Heart Rate Variability (HRV) - and how this can help your health goals.
Dr. Torkil Fæ...
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April 3, 2025 • 42 mins
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 medicine, patient outcomes, and innovation.
With experience spanning patient care, biotech, research, academia, and consumer product good...
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March 18, 2025 • 51 mins
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 come out of struggle and suffering without having to use willpower, and I got to experience this transformative work first hand.
Judy Ly...
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March 2, 2025 • 55 mins
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, Double-Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is a globally recognized expert in function...
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February 20, 2025 • 55 mins
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 emotional pain as a medication and addiction free alternative without side effects.
Dr. Njideka N. Olatunde, is a visionary and creative e...
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S07E22 - From Earth's Depths to Your Gut: Boosting Health with Essential Minerals with Kortney Leany
December 13, 2024 • 51 mins
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 family. Her journey of self-discovery began early, balancing parental expectations with her desire to forge her own path. Despite a small fr...
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November 22, 2024 • 53 mins
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 some time and we chat about taking control of your health, and living your healthiest, happiest life possible.
I’m thrilled to introduce...
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November 8, 2024 • 54 mins
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 become our own health advocates.
Jen Yundt Coles is an AFMC Certified Functional & Integrative Medicine Health Coach and a Certified Acupressu...
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October 25, 2024 • 43 mins
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 push politicians toward passing tough laws that demand public disclosure of carcinogens and reproductive toxins and impose stiff civil pena...
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September 27, 2024 • 46 mins
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 CEO of Beckley Retreats, the world’s only psychedelics retreat program backed by 25 years of scientific research and an ecosystem of exper...
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September 13, 2024 • 40 mins
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 well into their golden years. He customizes wellness plans to each person's unique needs that include but not limited to non-pharmaceutical...
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August 30, 2024 • 44 mins
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 guest, with whom I share a strong hope for health and healing with structure, education, practical tools, and lots of grace.
Kathleen Kl...
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August 16, 2024 • 51 mins
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. Join me as I interview Yug Varma, PhD, the Cofounder & CTO of Phyla, the world’s most advanced probiotic acne system.
He has 10+ years of mi...
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