About this episode
*This podcast episode was originally a YouTube LIVE with Q&A which you can watch on my YouTube channel ?????here?????. This is a series of episodes I am doing on non-traditional careers running from July to December 2025. Sign up to my shared Google Calendar ?????here????? so you never miss an episode*Are you tired of just managing symptoms instead of solving root causes? ????Join us as Lauren Castle, founder of the Functional Medicine Pharmacist Alliance, shares how she transformed from a corporate retail pharmacist into a functional medicine pioneer. Discover how personal health challenges led her to create a whole new career path that's helping pharmacists find fulfillment while truly healing patients.In this episode, you'll learn:? What functional medicine actually means for pharmacists? How to start integrating functional approaches into your current role? The reality of building a practice that focuses on root causes, not just pills? Why Lauren left the corporate ladder to help other PharmDs find their passion againThis is perfect for pharmacists feeling burned out by traditional practice and ready to make a real difference in patient care.Lauren is hosting a Functional Medicine Pharmacists Bootcamp which you can enroll into now through September 22nd: https://fmpha.org/fmphbFunctional Medicine Pharmacists Alliance (FMPhA) homepage: https://fmpha.org JOIN MY NEWSLETTER COMMUNITY:This isn't your typical pharmacy newsletter - it's a weekly mentoring session delivered straight to your inbox, packed with actionable insights for ambitious pharmacy students. Each week, I share:Building multiple income streams while maintaining clinical practiceTime management secrets and productivity hacks I swear by ?Systems and strategies that keep it all running smoothly ??Personal reflections on growth, failure, and resilienceBehind-the-scenes looks at podcast production and brand buildingIf you are ready to think differently about your future in pharmacy, sign up ????????? ?HERE?????????!PARTNERSHIPS and DISCOUNTS:The Naked Pharmacy is a brand I LOVE and use daily. They are offering my podcast listeners a 20% discount on all their products. Use discount code PD20 at checkout to receive the offer.?????????https://www.thenakedpharmacy.com/?
