The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

Dr. Marina Buksov

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.

  1. 6d ago

    S09E07 - Ayurvedic Support for the Transition Into Menopause with Maria Gabriela Guevara

    Today’s guest dropped an unbelievable amount of wisdom in the span of just one podcast episode. She and I both align on so many topics as you will discover in our conversation. We both believe that women have the power to intuit what is best for them and their bodies.  Women, especially midlife women, have been taught for far too long that their suffering is "just a part of aging." The system has also taught us that when we have symptoms, we should reach for a drug to fix it (and often holistic medicine is thought of as an alternative herb or supplement).  My guest asserts that when symptoms arrive for women in midlife and perimenopause, it is often a wake up call to how we are living our lives, particularly the accumulation of not so nourishing choices in the last couple of decades. Hormones shift, revealing what has already been happening. Women can then heed the call to pay attention to foundational living (how they are eating, sleeping, managing energy, stress, etc) and prevent further disease down the road.  The common approach to manage symptoms with herbs and/or HRT are only addressing the tip of the iceberg and are not going to get at the root cause of symptoms. Perimenopause and menopause does not have to be a negative life sentence to the rest of your life, rather it can be seen as an initiation and invitation to finally start prioritizing yourself. Maria Gabriela is a certified Ayurveda Health Counselor, a doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.), a 200 hour certified yoga teacher, and founder of Intuitive Ayurveda. She helps people in perimenopause and menopause feel better in their bodies using Ayurveda, science-backed tools, and intuitive coaching — so they can celebrate this phase of life instead of dreading it.  The eastern and western perspectives of medicine each have something to offer us, and Maria Gabriela understands this dance. Her goal is to educate on Ayurvedic tools that can (and should) be individualized to each complex person.  She strives to help her clients tune into the messages their bodies are sending them. Ultimately, she believes every person is the expert on what is best for them, and can be empowered to hone in on which tools they need to support themselves in mind, body, and spirit. Connect with Maria Gabriela via: Email: maria@intuitiveayurveda.com  Website: Intuitive Ayurveda IG: @intuitive_ayurveda Gift: Thrive in Midlife Starter Kit- https://www.intuitiveayurveda.com/starterkit  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.

    53 min

  2. May 15

    S09E06 - The Truth About Unexplained Infertility with Nick Dorsey

    Today’s guest and I fundamentally agree on the basic premise of the body’s innate wisdom and capacity to heal, especially when we view it in a broader ecological context. According to him, infertility doesn't mean the body is broken; it's actually making intelligent, adaptive, and protective decisions made by the 4 foundational systems of the body that created life in the first place, based on environmental conditions, resources, safety, and energy.  Nick Dorsey, FDN-P, is a systems-based fertility and health educator, biochemist, and former chemistry educator who helps couples understand why fertility shuts down even when labs look normal and they're doing all the right things. With a Master's in biochemistry and over a decade teaching chemistry, physics, and environmental science, he translates complex biology into a clear understanding of how the body makes decisions.  Nick’s research and experience support that the body isn't broken; it's adapting intelligently to depletion, toxicity, and chronic stress, and symptoms like inflammation, fatigue, anxiety, gut dysfunction, and unexplained infertility are protective signals from a system in survival mode. Nick teaches health through the Four Pillars of biological readiness: the microbiome as the environmental interface, mitochondria as energy and resource allocators, minerals as the electrical and enzymatic stabilizers of physiology, and the nervous system as the regulator of safety and coherence.  Rather than chasing symptoms, his work restores these systems so the body can repair, regulate, and reproduce when conditions are biologically appropriate. Functional labs reveal patterns of adaptation that explain why the body is saying not now, and what it needs next. Nick works with individuals and couples through high-touch, data-informed programs, with a long-term commitment to healthy pregnancies, births, and families across generations. He's a father of two with another on the way, both born at home, and long before biochemistry, he spent most of his life teaching, coaching, and supporting children, including leading a youth ministry for kids with disabilities.  Connect with Nick  via: Email: Nick@functionalchemistry.com  IG: @FunctionalChemistry YT: @FunctionalChemistry10 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.

    52 min
  3. S09E05 - The New Science of Aging Well with Dr. Sofia Din

    May 1

    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. 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.

    58 min

  4. Apr 17

    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  Website: https://www.healthfullyekat.com/  IG: @healthfully.ekat 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.

    49 min
  5. S09E03 - Systemic Healing through Ecological, Nature and Art Therapy with Mor Keshet

    Apr 3

    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.

    43 min
  6. S09E02 - The Three Pillars of Athletic Lifestyle Medicine with Jerzy Gregorek

    Mar 23

    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.

    55 min
  7. S09E01 - Healing Under Pressure with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy with Nicole Garrett

    Mar 6

    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.

    27 min
  8. S08E22 - Cleansing and Nourishing Rituals with Ayurvedic Oils with Osi Mizrahi

    12/19/2025

    S08E22 - Cleansing and Nourishing Rituals with Ayurvedic Oils with Osi Mizrahi

    I was truly inspired by today’s guest and her courage to follow her inner guidance, which served her not only on her personal journey but also led her to found a beautiful company with a sacred mission. Osi Mizrahi is the founder and visionary behind OSI Oils—a wellness brand rooted in slow beauty, Ayurvedic ritual, and the art of coming home to oneself. Born on a farm in Israel, Osi’s connection to the natural world began early, shaping her journey as a medical intuitive, Ayurvedic artisan, and guide in the healing arts. With over 30 years of experience in yoga, Ayurveda, Reiki, Kundalini, and Theta Healing, Osi blends ancient wisdom with feminine embodiment. Her work is inspired by Kabbalah, breathwork, and intuitive practices that support deep transformation. Osi believes in slow beauty and slow aging—practices that honor the body’s rhythms and nourish vitality over time. Oils, for her, are more than skincare—they are vessels of self-love, sensuality, and spiritual healing. Each OSI Oils formula is handcrafted in small batches using traditional Ayurvedic methods, turning everyday routines into sacred rituals. Whether soothing the nervous system with her belly oil or igniting life-force energy with Radiance Hair Oil, her products are designed to restore from the inside out. Osi’s upcoming book shares her own journey through heartbreak, healing, and the power of ancient rituals. Through her storytelling, mentorship, and botanical creations, she helps women around the world reconnect to their spark—and live with more pleasure, purpose, and presence. Connect with Osi via: Email: osi@osioils.com Website: Osi Oils IG: @osioils YT: @OsiMizrahi Linked In: Osi Mizrahi Use My Special Promo Code RAWFORK20 for 20% off orders on osioils.com Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com.

    56 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Marina Buksov
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    169
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Marina Buksov
  • Show Website
    The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

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