The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

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 asserts that aging is not a passive process, it is something we can actively manage. Her mission is to help people understand that beauty, energy, and longevity are interconnected. When you support the body at a cellular and hormonal level, you don’t just look better, you function better. Dr. Sofia Din is a board-certified Family Physician with over 25 years of medical experience and advanced training in Geriatrics. She began her career in hospital medicine and long-term care, where she served as a Medical Director, before shifting her focus from disease management to proactive longevity and anti-aging medicine. She is the Medical Director of Juvanni Medical P.C. in Westchester, New York, where she integrates aesthetics, hormonal health, and advanced non-surgical technologies to help patients navigate menopause, andropause, metabolic slowdown, and chronic skin failure. Dr. Din is also the author of Do We Really Need Botox? and the host of the podcast Bathroom Diaries, where she explores the science, psychology, and cultural dimensions of aging, beauty, and self-perception. #BeautySpan, #Healthspan, #AgingWell, #LongevityMedicine, #HormonalHealth, #HolisticPharmacy, #AntiAgingScience, #MenopauseSupport, #VisibleVitality, #HolisticPharmacist, #ConsciousAging, #FunctionalMedicine, #WomensHealth, #ProactiveHealth, #HolisticPodcast #holisticpharmacy, #holisticpharmacypodcast, #pharmacypodcast, #MarinaBuksov, #SofiaDin

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 is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), Restorative Wellness Practitioner (RWP), and Board-Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. After 16+ years on Wall Street, she experienced firsthand what chronic stress, long hours, and burnout can do to a body, and what conventional medicine often misses when it does.  Through her virtual practice, Healthfully Ekat, she helps busy, high-achieving women uncover the root causes behind persistent digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and chronic fatigue using functional lab testing, personalized nutrition, and holistic lifestyle strategies. Her message is as straightforward as it is powerful: you're only going to be as successful as your health allows you to be. In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to stop guessing and start understanding what your body actually needs, so your energy, gut, and hormones can work for you instead of against you. In this episode we cover: * Why "normal" labs don't always mean optimal health * The connection between chronic stress, gut health, and hormonal chaos * How functional lab testing changes the root cause conversation * The microbes we often ignore but shouldn’t (including parasites!) * What high-performing professionals consistently get wrong about their health * Why true success requires your body to keep up with your ambition Connect with Healthfully Ekat via: Email: healthfullyekat@gmail.com [healthfullyekat@gmail.com]  Website: https://www.healthfullyekat.com/ [https://www.healthfullyekat.com/]  IG: @healthfully.ekat [https://www.instagram.com/healthfully.ekat/] Visit https://marinabuksov.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHNaVlpKVEhTM1hlbllVSTZvdm1YOEFiNEc1QXxBQ3Jtc0trbWwxemJyYUE4RlB3X3JTOXB1TDlqRlhUUXhTLXE5YjdTdWw4Rzh5VlRiT0VGcnhoUjJxak9icDNPX3hIaDJyR3pLR0t1UXh5VE1zZ3ZUbE9uM2FrTk9ENkVETVJZN3BCbUVHanF3WXFwd2lDTEZsNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmarinabuksov.com%2F&v=vaAlEyJ1a-A] for more holistic content.  Music from https://www.purple-planet.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDd6Tkt6TWtCeExvUmwybE9aOW1aaHNzNHNpZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsck5lZmF3Q0tfUFRWXzJ4dFp4LW1vN2V4cEpwWlBrSVZXRGFVVFZpUnVxT29XR2JrV1V1SjNmUkUwTFdoZkRwMmRwRmJfcXBJclVkdWhKLUc3SWFiYTFxaDZOUjF4VzFZc1VhOThiSjl6b2NJQzVZUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.purple-planet.com%2F&v=vaAlEyJ1a-A].  Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

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 takes to repair connection within ourselves, with one another, and with the more-than-human world, supporting pathways toward resilience, responsibility, and regenerative futures. Mor Keshet is an Integrative Eco-Art Therapist, systems thinker, and founder of TEVEL, a Nature-based healing platform advancing collective resilience in the face of ecological and societal disruption. Her work lives in the intersection of eco and trauma informed psychology, the science of awe, imagination and living systems. Mor’s framework origination has appeared in the journal Ecopsychology, Psychology Today and the Biomimicry Institute. Through TEVEL, Mor is building an ecosystem of regenerative care—developing programs, partnerships, and methodologies that position healing as relational, ecological, and culturally responsive. She works with individuals and institutions including The Nature Conservancy, University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design, the American Art Therapy Association, Bard College and Smart City Expo USA. She is the creator of the Climate Emotions Mandala Project, developed in partnership with the Climate Mental Health Network,and holds leadership and teaching roles within the Climate Psychology Alliance – North America and the Climate Emotional Resilience Institute. At the heart of Mor’s work is a simple belief: “healing is not a solitary act - it is a shared unfolding.” Connect with Mor via: Email: mor@morkeshet.com Website: Mor Keshet IG: @morkeshetarttherapist Linked In: Mor Keshet Upcoming Workshop: A Community Eco-Art Therapy Experience for Earth Month Friday, April 17th, 10AM PST / 1PM EST Registration: The Earth That Lives in Me Join Art Therapy Lab in collaboration with TEVEL for a creative hour of reflection, art-making, and connection with the natural world. The Earth That Lives in Me is an introductory eco-art therapy experience exploring the idea that we are not separate from nature —we are nature. Through guided prompts and simple materials, participants are invited to slow down, create, and reconnect with the living world within and around them. Cost: $25 per session / 15% of all proceeds will be donated to The Nature Conservancy Grab our free resources here: https://www.morkeshet.com/ Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

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 Weightlifting Champion, poet, and co-author of The Happy Body. He helps people reverse aging, regain strength, and restore flexibility through a program that blends mindful exercise, micro progression, and emotional eating intelligence. Jerzy’s mission is to show that it’s never too late to live a quality life, build vitality, peace of mind, and longevity. Jerzy’s journey has been anything but ordinary. After falling into darkness as a teenager, he became an alcoholic from age 15 to 18. Escaping that path shaped his understanding of resilience and personal responsibility. From there, he rebuilt his life - becoming a political exile in the USA, then a world champion weightlifter, and later a mentor, poet, and PhD student. His philosophy - “Hard Choices, Easy Life; Easy Choices, Hard Life” - comes from lived experience and years of guiding people through transformation. What sets Jerzy apart is his ability to integrate physical training, creative expression, and psychological insight into a holistic approach to health and resilience. He emphasizes that emotional intelligence is a crucial element in overcoming life’s adversities, and that it can be practiced, cultivated, and mastered. His three books, titled The Happy Body: Mastering Food, Exercise, and Rest Choices, are designed to help people embrace this path of strength, wisdom, and balance. The poetry book The Happy Body: Food For Your Soul helps with emotional eating. The Happy Body Virtues: Daily Practices for the Modern Stoic helps with emotional eating and self-regulation, while I Got This: The Art of Getting Grit helps with integrating the stories that contribute to building the skill of living a good life. Jerzy has been featured on The Tim Ferriss Show, delivered a Google Talk, and spoken on numerous wellness and longevity podcasts. His work has helped thousands around the globe adopt a sustainable path to strength and wellbeing. Currently, Jerzy is pursuing a PhD in Humanistic Psychology at Saybrook University, focusing on creativity, innovation, and leadership. Connect with Jerzy via: Email: jerzygregorek@gmail.com Website: https://thehappybody.com/ X: https://x.com/thehappybody?lang=en YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/thehappybody LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerzy-gregorek-ab87475/ Special offers: Join for a day: https://jerzy-gregorek.mykajabi.com/offers/gafK9LZs Join for a month: https://jerzy-gregorek.mykajabi.com/offers/wu6A6eFu Explore the book: https://amzn.to/4tV18al Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

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 of confusion and misinformation. She breaks down the science (and safety) of one of the most powerful, foundational tools we have for reducing inflammation, accelerating healing, and supporting long-term health. Nicole Garrett is the CEO of Under Pressure Hyperbarics, a premier hyperbaric oxygen therapy center in Beverly Hills recognized for its clinical-grade safety standards and results-driven approach to wellness. With nearly two decades of experience in hyperbaric medicine, her career began as a commercial diver and dive medic, where she first learned the life-saving applications of pressure and oxygen in extreme environments. Since then, Nicole has helped open and operate HBOT centers across the country and has become a trusted leader in the field. Her work bridges the gap between medical-grade hyperbaric therapy and modern holistic wellness, offering patients a safe and effective path to healing, recovery, and long-term vitality. Nicole is especially passionate about educating clinicians, patients, and the wellness community on the science, indications, and proper protocols behind hyperbaric therapy. Today, she leads a multidisciplinary team at Under Pressure Hyperbarics that supports surgical recovery, sports performance, chronic inflammation, and overall health optimization using hospital-grade chambers and evidence-aligned treatment plans. Connect with Nicole via: Email: nicole@underpressure.com Website: Under Pressure Hyperbarics FB: Under Pressure Hyperbarics IG: @underpressurehyperbarics Linked In: Under Pressure Hyperbarics Gift: A special 15% off first-time HBOT session at Under Pressure Hyperbarics for podcast listeners who mention the Holistic Pharmacy episode. Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.