Episode 66: The Value of a Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach with Thea Blystone PharmD

In this episode with Dr. Thea Blystone, I talk with a longtime friend and trailblazing clinical pharmacist who is transforming how healthcare teams collaborate. We talk about the power of a multidisciplinary team, how pharmacists can show up beyond the dispensing role, and why honoring each member’s lane strengthens the entire system. If you’re in healthcare or passionate about changing it, this one’s for you.

 

Key Takeaways:  

Working Together is Better Than Competing – When egos get in the way, people suffer. You can be the smartest in the room, but if you’re not willing to work with others, you’ll miss the best of things. Remember, no matter your skill, you’re stronger with a team. Success means little if it hurts others, but working together helps everyone win and changes lives. 

 

The Danger of Rigid Mindsets - We're trained to stay in our “lane,” but those lanes become mental prisons. Instead of boundaries that protect, we build walls that isolate. And slowly, we forget how to connect, collaborate, or even ask for help. 

 

The Chaos of Complexity - The world moves fast, and one-lane thinking won’t cut it anymore. The more lanes we create, the more coordination we need, not control. If you try to lead everything, you’ll crash into burnout. 

 

The Fear of Not Knowing - We’re taught to hide uncertainty like it’s a flaw. But the strongest leaders ask questions, look things up, and admit what they don’t know. 

 

Delegating lets everyone shine - Trying to do everything alone is a fast track to burnout and failure. When you let others step up, you multiply your power. Everyone has a unique gift waiting to shine but about handing over the baton, not holding it tight because teams thrive when they trust each other to run their part of the race. 

 

Helpful Resources: 

• The Value of Teamwork and Being Open to Others - Sometimes, people feel scared to work with others because they worry about losing what they have. But the real lesson is that working together can make things better for everyone. When we share the load and help each other, we don’t have to do everything alone. 

• “Winning” Traps You in a Crowded Fight - Playing to win means you’re stuck in a crowded arena, fighting over scraps. You don’t have to crush anyone to succeed. Sometimes, creating space is the ultimate power move. 

• Put Others First- When working with others, the most important thing is to focus on the people who need help. Instead of arguing or focusing on ourselves, we should work together for the best outcome.  

 

About Thea Blystone PharmD 

Dr. Thea Blystone is a passionate pharmacist and mentor who turned a season of homelessness and hopelessness into a powerful mission. After experiencing burnout in traditional pharmacy, she found a better path by using her skills in value-based care. Today, she helps other pharmacists move beyond insurance calls and quotas, build meaningful consulting careers, and create lives filled with purpose, flexibility, and impact. 

 

Follow Thea Blystone PharmD 

Website: tmpharmacyconsulting.com 

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/TheaBlystone.PharmD 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thea-pierce-blystone 

 

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Hosted by: Dr. Maiysha Clairborne 

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