Adam Walker’s Pharma Prescribed Podcast

Pharma Prescribed with Dermot Whelan, Broadcaster; Beyond the Busyness: Finding peace in a chaotic world

I’m Adam Walker a Biometrics consultant, and this is the Pharma Prescribed Podcast—where leaders, innovators, and hidden voices in healthcare open up. No soundbites. No spin. Just raw insight—one prescription at a time. In an industry driven by data, protocols, and pressure, we rarely pause to ask the human questions: What drives us? What breaks us? And what truths live behind the titles we wear? Today’s guest is Dermot Whelan, one of Ireland’s most recognisable broadcasters and a leading voice in accessible, science‑informed mindfulness. A multi‑award‑winning radio and TV presenter, bestselling author, comedian and certified Masters of Wisdom and Meditation Teacher, he has helped thousands rethink stress and emotional wellbeing through his book Mind Full, his nationwide tours and his chart‑topping podcast. I first met Dermot at a conference in Prague in early 2025 when in the throes of grief, and the impact was immediate. In a room full of industry noise, he brought something rare: grounded clarity, humour and a human‑centred approach to behaviour change that cut straight through. That conversation and our connection following a guided meditation shaped how I think about resilience and vulnerability in corporate settings. Today, Dermot works globally with organisations and individuals, translating complex psychological concepts into practical, relatable habits—an ethos that aligns powerfully with the mission of Pharma Prescribed.

Pharma Prescribed with Sharmila Hume "The Biomedic Detective"; Rethinking Recovery: Brain Science Meets Innovative Care

A warning, that this episode discusses important but potentially difficult topics including suicide and road traffic accidents. I’m Adam Walker a Biometrics consultant, and this is the Pharma Prescribed Podcast—where leaders, innovators, and hidden voices in healthcare open up. No soundbites. No spin. Just raw insight—one prescription at a time. In an industry driven by data, protocols, and pressure, we rarely pause to ask the human questions: What drives us? What breaks us? And what truths live behind the titles we wear? Today’s guest is Sharmila Hume, a practitioner who has built her career around helping high‑performers whose bodies are no longer supporting them—and who are running out of answers. She works with entrepreneurs, sports people, and individuals experiencing unexplained fatigue, brain fog, poor circulation, or the lingering effects of injury or illness. Many of her clients have been told “it’s all in your head,” but Sharmila understands that these symptoms often have real, physical roots that traditional assessments miss. Following the loss of her brother Arni to suicide, she made it her mission to raise awareness to the impact of brain injuries particularly in boys and men, with her Headstrong campaign. She created a bioperformance system that uses innovative technology to assess nervous system and circulatory function, restore regulation and improve performance. Her work sits at the intersection of male health, brain injury, and prevention; and is reshaping the conversation around what we overlook, and what it costs us.

Pharma Prescribed with Bilal Bham, CEO of Amodaia; Beyond medicine: Technology, trust and transformation    

I’m Adam Walker a Biometrics consultant, and this is the Pharma Prescribed Podcast—where leaders, innovators, and hidden voices in healthcare open up. No soundbites. No spin. Just raw insight—one prescription at a time. In an industry driven by data, protocols, and pressure, we rarely pause to ask the human questions: What drives us? What breaks us? And what truths live behind the titles we wear? Bilal Bham is the Founder and CEO of Amodaia, a senior-led life science consultancy supporting biotech, pharma, and medtech teams at critical decision points across regulatory affairs, medical affairs, market access, marketing communications, and fundraising. With nearly two decades in the life sciences, Bilal works with leadership teams navigating submission milestones, funding rounds, launch preparation, and access scrutiny. His systems-thinking mindset is shaped by lived experience, including autism, family mental health and his own journey with Graves’ disease and thyroid eye disease. Bilal brings both strategic clarity and human perspective to conversations about science, strategy, and the real-world impact of healthcare innovation.

Pharma Prescribed with Adam Baumgart; From Paper to Pixels: The Evolution of Clinical Trials Technology

I’m Adam Walker a Biometrics consultant, and this is the Pharma Prescribed Podcast—where leaders, innovators, and hidden voices in healthcare open up. No soundbites. No spin. Just raw insight—one prescription at a time. In an industry driven by data, protocols, and pressure, we rarely pause to ask the human questions: What drives us? What breaks us? And what truths live behind the titles we wear? As an advisor and consultant at ZS Associates and Alcedo Consulting, leveraging three years of consulting and 35 years CRO and Pharma experience, Adam’s passion is enhancing risk-based quality management (RBQM) and clinical trial processes. He provides strategic input on AI models to optimize RBQM, clinical data review and site monitoring to improve efficiency, enabling data-driven decision-making and minimizing project risks. Adam’s previous leadership roles at AstraZeneca, Covance and elsewhere emphasized transformational change, operational efficiency, and functional leadership. His broad expertise spans Lean Six Sigma, risk management, data management, clinical monitoring, and organizational design, underscoring a commitment to driving innovation and operational excellence in life sciences. Adam is passionate about his family, mental and physical health and the impact of RBQM transformational change.

Pharma Prescribed with Helen Palk, Lead Practice Nurse; The Human Side of Health: A Nurse's Journey

I’m Adam Walker a Biometrics consultant, and this is the Pharma Prescribed Podcast—where leaders, innovators, and hidden voices in healthcare open up. No soundbites. No spin. Just raw insight—one prescription at a time. In an industry driven by data, protocols, and pressure, we rarely pause to ask the human questions: What drives us? What breaks us? And what truths live behind the titles we wear? Today we’re joined by Helen Palk — a nurse whose career was shaped long before she ever stepped onto a ward. Inspired by her grandmother, an army nurse caring for injured troops during the Second World War, Helen grew up surrounded by strong, compassionate women in healthcare. Her path began behind the pharmacy counter working weekends, later qualifying as a pharmacy technician. But Helen wanted to be closer to patients, and a role as a Health Care Assistant on Chichester Ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital opened her eyes to the world of nursing. Encouraged by colleagues, she completed her Registered General Nurse training, working across urology, theatres recovery, and later progressing into Registered Midwife training. For the last nearly 30 years, Helen has served as a General Practice lead nurse in the South East of the UK — a role that draws on every skill she has earned. Her story is a testament to dedication, adaptability, and a lifelong commitment to the National Health Service. I am honoured to call Helen a friend and am delighted to welcome her on Pharma Prescribed.