Deprescribing Pharmacist

Dr Leyla Ali

We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health. We are having a weekly topic or guest speakers.

Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT.

Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.

Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: "Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work" and "The So You've Been Diagnosed with Cancer and Now You're in a Panic Handbook."

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#118
Wednesday · 1 hr 8 min
Deprescribing #118 Case Study
Deprescribing #118 Case Study This week we're trying something new with Deprescribing! I'll be presenting the case of a volunteer patient who I think is a great fit for this approach. She has several different health concerns and is relatively new to, but open to exploring, alternative and holistic approaches to healthcare. The idea is to share her case with a variety of practitioners, including many we've heard from or welcomed as guests, and invite each of them to submit a short 3–5 minute video. In the video, they would share a little about what they do and their general approach to healthcare, followed by how they might approach this particular patient and her health concerns. On Monday, I'll share the case and open it up for discussion, as I'd love to hear your feedback and ideas. Over the next couple of weeks, I'll then send the case out to practitioners and invite them to share their perspectives. I'm excited to see the different approaches and insights this brings to the conversation! *********************************************************** We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health. We have weekly topics or guest speakers. Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes. Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠ Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠ Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options. Available on amazon or on her website: website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#117
October 22 · 1 hr 9 min
Deprescribing #117 Peter Bedard, Convergence Healing
You know how impossible it seems to heal at times? How some people live in fear of never being able to heal? Well, Peter has healed himself of all kinds of things the doctors told him couldn't be healed. He's died before (NDE) and came back to a body wracked in pain, a mind trapped in fear, and a spirit broken. He's healed from all this and more and he can help you to do the same. Peter has a MA in Consciousness Studies and has consulted for corporations, universities, and municipalities locally and globally. Through his expertise working with anxiety, addiction, stress, and pain (physical, emotional, spiritual) Peter has developed a tried-and-true process for creating your own blueprint for wellbeing, Convergence Healing, and he can help you! Through his personal healing process, Peter discovered the power of holistic and complimentary therapies and spiritual principles. You can find Peter's book, Convergence Healing, Healing Pain with Energetic Love published by Simon & Schuster and his second book, Billy and the Anxiety Monster, How to Love Your Anxiety and Heal, A Grown-Up Book for Your Inner Child and the Billy and the Anxiety Monster Coloring Workbook at your neighborhood bookstore, on Peter's Convergence Healing website, and on Amazon. *********************************************************** We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health. We have weekly topics or guest speakers. Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes. Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠ Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠ Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options. Available on amazon or on her website: website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#116
October 13 · 1 hr 22 min
Deprescribing #116 Lisa Hom, Breathwork
Lisa is a breathwork facilitator, Reiki practitioner, yoga teacher, holds a PhD in Biology and is completing her somatic therapy practitioner training in November. Her background in science gives her a unique lens on breathwork and somatic healing, blending an understanding of physiology with a deep respect for lived, embodied experience. Breathwork was Lisa's first stepping stone into the somatic world. It showed her that we can understand stress, emotion, and patterns intellectually, while still having an entirely different experience in the body. That realization led her into deeper study of somatic therapy and body-based approaches to healing. Today, through Progression Flow Lab, Lisa helps people explore the relationship between breath, sensation, movement, emotion, and nervous system state. Her work is grounded, experiential, and science-informed, with a particular interest in the physiological effects of breathwork and the ways body-based practices can support greater awareness, resilience, and connection to self. At the heart of her work is a simple idea: understanding alone is not enough; it is through experiencing that the we create meaning beyond words. ******************************************************** We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health. We have weekly topics or guest speakers. Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes. Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠ Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠ Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options. Available on amazon or on her website: website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#115
October 6 · 1 hr 25 min
Deprescribing #115 Moses Durazo, Biomagnetism
Deprescribing #115 Moses Durazo, Biomagnetism Moses Durazo, BA, HHP, CMBP, is a holistic health practitioner, author, educator, and Medical Pair Biomagnetism specialist with over 25 years of experience in natural and holistic health. Biomagnetism is a broad term that can refer to the magnetic fields and magnetic properties associated with living organisms, including measurable magnetic signals generated by physiological processes such as heart function, brain activity, and cellular ion transport. In its applied therapeutic sense, the approach is generally referred to as Medical Pair Biomagnetism, Biomagnetic Pair Therapy, or Medical Biomagnetism. It is a holistic health modality that uses magnets of specific polarity placed on precise anatomical points to rebalance the body's pH, eliminate pathogens, and restore health. Trained directly by Dr. Isaac Goiz Durán in Mexico City, Moses has practiced Medical Pair Biomagnetism since 2008. His professional background includes infectious disease research, clinical healthcare, mental health counseling, and holistic wellness. As the founder of the Durazo Medical Biomagnetism Institute and SaveMeMagnets, Moses is dedicated to making Medical Pair Biomagnetism accessible through professional training, educational books, and practical self-care programs. His mission is to empower individuals to become active participants in their well-being while developing a new generation of thoughtful, ethical, and skilled biomagnetism practitioners. His guiding philosophy: Keep learning. Keep questioning. Keep participating. ****************************************************** We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health. We have weekly topics or guest speakers. Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes. Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠ Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠ Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options. Available on amazon or on her website: website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
September 29 · 1 hr 29 min
Deprescribing #114 Liz Perkins, Energy Healing, Nutrition Health Coach
Liz Perkins brings over 23 years of experience helping individuals improve their health, energy, and overall wellbeing through a unique combination of intuitive insight and practical guidance. She holds a master's degree in botany and spent 20 years teaching college-level biology and nutrition. Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of the body, along with an ability to recognize energetic patterns that may influence physical health. Her sessions follow a personalized process, beginning with an intuitive energetic scan and kinesiology. Together, she and her clients explore individualized solutions aligned with their desired outcomes. She also offers deeper quantum healing sessions as an additional layer of support. Clients often seek her support for low energy, digestive discomfort, and persistent concerns that have not responded to other approaches. She is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Transformational Coach, Essential Emotions Coach, and Ordained Minister. She is currently part of the team at Balancing Body and Soul. She lives on a small off-grid farm, where her connection to the land continues to inform her grounded, holistic approach to healing. The photographs featured on the website were taken on the farm. For our Deprescribing session, she will talk about her approach to help people heal as well as the ONE BRAIN® method which works to identify the fused blockages that keep us locked into our reactive behavioral patterns, and to defuse the associated emotional stress through the integration of Body, Mind, and Spirit. *********************************************************** We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health. We have weekly topics or guest speakers. Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes. Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠ Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠ Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options. Available on amazon or on her website: website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#113
September 23 · 1 hr 24 min
Deprescribing #113 Lisa Schermerhorn Quantum Healing #2
Lisa Schermerhorn will be joining the Deprescribing Pharmacist Podcast for the second time! I caught up with her this past week at Joe Vitale's Zero Limits movie premiere, in which she is a featured guest. Lisa has over 20 years of experience as a transformational leader, author of the international bestselling book, In Every Belief is a Lie, and expert in the fields of human behavior, the unconscious mind, and quantum healing. As an expert in quantum healing, Lisa integrates energy medicine and the unconscious mind to help individuals heal on a profound, multidimensional level, addressing emotional, mental, and physical issues. She is an award-winning speaker and has presented at prestigious institutions such as Harvard and Columbia University. Lisa is also featured in Joe Vitale's movie, Zero Limits, available on Amazon and Apple TV. In addition to her extensive expertise, she trained in the "Winners Mindset" with Bob Reese, the former head trainer for the NY Jets, and helped a professional golfer win Golfer of the Year. Previously, Lisa served as the VP of Business Development for an innovative start-up company that used virtual reality to assist clients with pain reduction, memory loss, and stress reduction. She is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and an Energy Medicine Practitioner, specializing in the release of conscious and unconscious behaviors, inherited ancestral beliefs, and deep quantum healing. Her work helps clients break free from limiting patterns and access their full potential. In addition to her healing work, Lisa is trained as a Why Coach, helping individuals discover their "Why" based on Simon Sinek's Know Your Why. She empowers people to uncover their deeper purpose and live with greater intention. ******************************************************** We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health. We have weekly topics or guest speakers. Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes. Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠ Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠ Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options. her website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org
September 1 · 1 hr 33 min
Deprescribing #112, Muneeza, Reverse Chronic Disease and Ditch the Meds
Our guest today is Muneeza Ahmed, the Intuitive Medicine Woman® and creator of the Muneeza Method®—a powerful approach she developed over 18 years of practice working with thousands of clients around the world. Muneeza has supported more than 12,000 people in over 86 countries, helping them better understand their bodies, their symptoms, and their unique needs on their healing journeys. Her work incorporates herbs, supplements, healing and wild foods, and an understanding of the emotional experiences and trauma that can be carried in the body. Muneeza describes having an intuitive gift that allows her to "read" people and identify what she believes are the root causes behind illness and symptoms. She combines that intuition with information from Medical Medium®, which she uses in her practice to support people dealing with chronic and autoimmune conditions. Her calling to become a medicine woman began when she was a young girl. Healing has been part of her family history as well—her grandfather was a homeopath and her grandmother was a botanist. Muneeza has spent decades exploring natural approaches to health and developing her own intuitive healing techniques. She also brings a deeply personal perspective to this work. From childhood, Muneeza experienced numerous health challenges, including asthma, allergies, tuberculosis, multiple chemical sensitivities, eczema, acne, neurological Lyme disease, migraines, IBS, and bloating. After struggling to find answers through the conventional medical system, a book about inflammation and a change in her diet in 2005 helped transform her health journey and sparked a lifelong commitment to learning about healing. Muneeza is also the author of Healing Chutneys & Sauces, a recipe book soon to be released on Amazon. If you've ever felt frustrated by unanswered health questions, been told that your symptoms have no known cause or cure, or simply felt that there must be another way to understand your body, you'll want to hear what Muneeza has to say. Please welcome Muneeza Ahmed, the Intuitive Medicine Woman®. ******************************************************** We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.We have weekly topics or guest speakers.Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM ESTDeprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options.Available on amazon or on her website:website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#111
August 12 · 1 hr 13 min
Deprescribing #111 Dizziness, Dr. Leyla Ali
Dizziness, Dr. Leyla Ali Dizziness and Vertigo are among the most common complaints affecting older adults. There are a variety of causes including medications. Left unaddressed dizziness significantly raises the risk of falls, injuries, and loss of confidence in daily activities. We'll explore common causes of dizziness and the various approaches to address these symptoms. ******************************************************** We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health. We have weekly topics or guest speakers. Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes. Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠ Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠ Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options. Available on amazon or on her website: website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#110
July 29 · 1 hr 13 min
Deprescribing #110, Beth Koenig, When Autism Doesn't Speak
When Autism Doesn't Speak: Rethinking Behavior, Communication, and Medication, Beth Koenig Many autistic individuals who are nonverbal or have childhood apraxia of speech are misunderstood. (Apraxia is a neurological condition where a person has difficulty planning and carrying out purposeful movements, even though they may have the strength, understanding, and desire to do the movement.) Behaviors are often treated as problems instead of attempts to communicate, and medications may be prescribed without addressing the underlying challenges. Beth Koenig is joining Deprescribing for the second time to share her perspective on nonverbal autism, apraxia, communication barriers, and why understanding the "why" behind behaviors is essential. Together, we explore how better assessment, appropriate supports, and a deeper understanding of autism can reduce unnecessary medication while improving quality of life for autistic individuals and their families. ******************************************************** We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.We have weekly topics or guest speakers.Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM ESTDeprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options.Available on amazon or on her website:website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#109
July 14 · 2 hr 2 min
Deprescribing #109 Deprescribing Review and DIscussion
I've been thinking lately about how grateful I am to have learned about so many different healing modalities and treatment options that exist outside of mainstream medicine. Simply taking the time to learn about these approaches can literally save you months—or even years—of suffering. It can help you discover small steps that make a big difference in your health and, in some cases, even help keep you out of the hospital. We've heard stories from people who suffered for years before finding a path to healing. Many of these options are things you'll likely never hear about during a typical visit with your medical doctor. Looking back on my own health journey, I truly believe that discovering these different approaches has helped me stay healthy and prevent what could have become long-term chronic conditions. I'm incredibly grateful to have found information that has been both empowering and healing. The reality is that many people live with chronic health conditions for years simply because they aren't aware of all the options available to them. We've all heard stories of people who: Suffered in pain for years, even though there were effective ways to address the root cause. Were dismissed and told, "It's all in your head," only to leave with a prescription for Prozac. Felt exhausted, sick, and miserable, only to hear, "Your labs look great! There's nothing wrong with you." Were told they would need to take medication for the rest of their lives. Were told their condition was incurable. This week, I'll discuss an overview of the treatment options and healing approaches we've explored over the past few years on Deprescribing. I'd like to revisit some of these conditions, explore alternative approaches that have helped others, and reflect on the stories shared by the incredible guests we've had on the show. Their experiences remind us that healing isn't always a straight line and that there is often more than one path forward. We'll also compare how common health conditions are treated in Western medicine versus other approaches to healing. Let's have an open discussion. I'd love to hear your thoughts, ideas, and experiences. The more we share what we've learned, the more we empower one another to make informed decisions about our health. ********************************************************We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.We have weekly topics or guest speakers.Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM ESTDeprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options.Available on amazon or on her website:website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#108
July 7 · 1 hr
Deprescribing #108 My Knees, The Journey
My family has a history of knee replacements. My mom, her brother, and her sister have all had both knees replaced, so I've been paying attention to my own knee health for a long time. I always thought that gradually walking a little crooked or having increasing knee pain was just a normal part of aging and "wear and tear." Last year, I injured the muscle on the inside of my knee while working out and ended up limping for several months. Then I tried jumping rope and reinjured it, which eventually required physical therapy. Then I injured my other knee as well. Two weeks ago, I played pickleball, and the next day both of my knees were a mess. I was in significant pain and could only walk comfortably at certain angles. It honestly felt like I had stomped out or destroyed whatever cartilage I had left. It felt like my knees had turned a corner and reached a whole new level of dysfunction. I started thinking about where this path could lead—mobility becomes more and more limited, worsening pain, walking crooked, and eventually knee replacement surgery, just like other members of my family. The standard, recommended treatment is meds, meds, meds and eventually surgery. Fortunately, as a Deprescribing pharmacist, I know there are other options to explore. Join me on Monday to learn how I treated my knees and steps to avoid the surgery. ******************************************************** We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health. We have weekly topics or guest speakers. Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes. Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠ Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠ Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options. Available on amazon or on her website: website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#108
June 24 · 1 hr 19 min
Deprescribing #107 Frank Ferrante, May I Be Frank
For Deprescribing this week, our guest is Frank Ferrante, Frank is a dynamic international speaker, author, and advocate known for his transformative journey of healing and self-discovery. He created a documentary called May I Be Frank, in 2010 which shares his journey of transformation. In his movie, Frank Ferrante is 54, weighs 290lbs., had a lifetime of drug & alcohol abuse and as a result contracted Hepatitis-C. He's on multiple medications including anti-depressants, undergoing chemo and drinks 10 espressos a day to stay awake. One day Frank stumbles into Cafe Gratitude, a Raw food café in San Francisco, and meets Ryland, the café's manager. Ryland asks Frank, what is one thing you'd like to do before you die? Frank answers 'I want to fall in love one more time, but with a body like this, no one will love me, because i don't love myself.' Watch as Ryland, his brother Cary and best friend Conor, help Frank take on his weight, health, relationships and loving himself in just 42 days. Frank is also featured in the Chapter 12 interview of my book, Off Balance: The American Way of Health—A Pharmacist's Perspective on Why Drugs Don't Work. Frank's story is truly inspiring. He is one of the most open, honest, authentic, and entertaining people you'll ever meet—blunt, vulnerable, funny, and sometimes a little crude, all at the same time. His health and life changed dramatically in a short period, showing what can happen when someone has the right support, guidance, and commitment to change. For Deprescribing he will share his journey, what he learned, and what’s happened in his life since the documentary. ******************************************************** We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health. We have weekly topics or guest speakers. Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes. Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠ Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠ Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options. Available on amazon or on her website: website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#106
June 17 · 1 hr 1 min
Deprescribing #106 Functional Medicine, Holistic Hormone Reset with Dr. Nanacy Beliveau
After being ignored by traditional doctors for years, Dr. Nancy's gut and hormonal problems progressed into hormonal cancer and an autoimmune condition where she woke up one day and couldn't walk. Functional Medicine changed her life and now she's helped thousands do the same over the last 20 years. Rated Top Doctor of Functional Medicine and America's Best, Dr. Nancy has reached over 3 million people through her online social platforms and weekly (free) masterclass.Specializing in Functional Medicine, Dr. Nancy Beliveau helps high-achieving women restore their health, balance their hormones, and reignite their vitality. She uses a root-cause approach that addresses gut health, hormone optimization, detoxification, and lifestyle medicine to create real, lasting healing.As the founder of the Holistic Wholeness Institute, she is on a mission to educate, empower, and provide solutions that transform lives from the inside out.For this session of Deprescribing, Dr. Nancy will discuss The Holistic Hormone Reset: Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Dr Nancy goes over how to reset hormones holistically and avoid or turn around cancer.********************************************************We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.We have weekly topics or guest speakers.Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM ESTDeprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options.Available on amazon or on her website:website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#105
June 10 · 1 hr 32 min
Deprescribing #105 Phil Laing, ThetaHealing®
Philip Laing is an experienced workshop facilitator, speaker, and educator who has spent more than three decades exploring human potential, consciousness, and personal transformation. His work draws from a wide range of disciplines, including sacred geometry, meditation, spiritual development, and energy-based practices. Since 2005, he has taught workshops inspired by the Flower of Life teachings and has worked with individuals and groups throughout the United States and internationally. Phil's interest in healing, purpose, and the nature of consciousness began in the late 1980s and led him to study with a variety of teachers and traditions from both Eastern and Western perspectives. Through years of research and personal experience, he has developed a practical, heart-centered approach to helping others explore personal growth, self-awareness, and expanded perspectives on well-being. For this episode of Deprescribing, Phil will discuss ThetaHealing®, a spiritual and personal development modality created by Vianna Stibal. ThetaHealing® combines meditation, focused intention, and belief-based coaching to help individuals identify and shift limiting thought patterns and emotional blocks. Phil will share his experience with the practice, explain its core principles, and discuss how people use it in pursuit of greater clarity, confidence, emotional balance, and personal transformation. ******************************************************** We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health. We have weekly topics or guest speakers. Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes. Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠ Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠ Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options. Available on amazon or on her website: website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#104
June 2 · 1 hr 17 min
Deprescribing #104 Peptides, Dr. Christopher K Bromley
Christopher Bromley, DPM, FACFAS is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and healthcare executive based in Delray Beach, Florida, with over thirty years of clinical and leadership experience spanning surgery, sports medicine, and regenerative medicine. Dr. Bromley currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Silver Care Group, where he leads the development of innovative care delivery solutions for complex aging patients. Dr. Bromley serves as Chief Medical Officer of Elite Cell Source, the nations premier regenerative medicine source for stem cell, exosome and peptides health solutions. Prior to this role, he served as Chief Medical Officer of Restore First Health, advancing clinical programs in wound care and limb salvage. His earlier position as President and Chief Medical Officer at CarePICS.com helped drive digital health outcomes for patients suffering from wounds and critical limb ischemia. Dr. Bromley completed his surgical residency in 1992 in Baltimore, Maryland, with training at prestigious institutions including the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins. He has been involved in numerous clinical research projects focused on breakthrough treatments and is a well-regarded national and international lecturer in foot and ankle surgery, wound care, and regenerative medicine. Outside of medicine, Dr. Bromley is an avid competitive ballroom dancer and enjoys deep sea fishing. He is proud father of three children — Sarah, Kent, and Alexander. Dr. Bromley will discuss peptides, how they work, their potential health and recovery benefits, and the growing role they may play in regenerative medicine and wellness. ******************************************************** We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health. We have weekly topics or guest speakers. Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes. Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠ Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠ Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options. Available on amazon or on her website: website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠ contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#103
May 12 · 1 hr 31 min
Deprescribing #103 Cate Christine Tap Into Your Inner Guidance
Tap Into Your Inner Guidance by Cate Christine I'm excited to welcome Cate Christine back to Deprescribing for the third time—this time to share how to tap into your inner guidance system. We all have intuition—an inner guidance system that can help us navigate life, make aligned decisions, and support our healing journey. Yet many of us have become disconnected from it, often conditioned to believe that the answers lie outside of ourselves. From messages like “Ask your doctor if this is right for you,” to the constant noise of outside opinions, we are often taught to look externally for answers rather than trusting our own inner knowing. Learning to reconnect with your intuition is an important and valuable skill—especially when you are on a healing path. Join us as we explore how to access, trust, and strengthen your own inner guidance. ********************************************************We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.We have weekly topics or guest speakers.Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM ESTDeprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.orgOr watch the recordings here on bitchute. https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacistJoin our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options.Available on amazon or on her website:website: www.DeprescribingPharmacist.orgcontact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#102
May 8 · 1 hr 18 min
Deprescribing #102, The Studies Show ... But Can we Trust the Headlines? Dr. Leyla Ali
Every day we see headlines that begin with “Studies show…”— but what do those studies actually mean, and how reliable are the conclusions? Are they creating a new truth? Or is there bias? Or are they conducted by the companies that will profit from the results? Let's explore how scientific studies are designed, interpreted, and communicated to the public. ****************************************************** We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health. We have weekly topics or guest speakers. Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes. Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist Join our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/ Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options. Available on amazon or on her website: website: www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
April 28 · 1 hr 24 min
Deprescribing #101 Dr. Teresa Pangan, What Your Energy, Cravings, and Metabolism are Really Telling You
Dr. Teresa Pangan, Before You Add Another Medication: What Your Energy, Cravings, and Metabolism Are Really Telling You (Especially in Midlife) In this conversation, we explore what your body may be trying to tell you—before adding another medication. Dr. Teresa Pangan, registered dietitian and nutrition scientist, explains how common struggles like low energy, persistent cravings, and weight changes are often signals—not personal failures. While these patterns can start earlier, many people first notice them in midlife, when the body becomes less forgiving and harder to “push through.” We talk about how food, stress, sleep, and daily habits shape metabolism, and how learning to read and respond to these signals can help restore energy, improve metabolic health, and support long-term well-being—at any age. Bio: Dr. Teresa Pangan, PhD, RDN is a registered dietitian and nutrition scientist who helps adults—especially in midlife—restore their energy, metabolism, and confidence through practical, sustainable nutrition. She specializes in working with individuals who feel “off” despite doing many of the right things, helping them understand what their body is signaling and how to respond with real-life, actionable strategies. Her approach bridges science and everyday life, making complex physiology feel simple and doable. ******************************************* We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.We have weekly topics or guest speakers Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org or watch the recordings here on bitchute. https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist Join our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist.org Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options. Available on amazon or on her website:website: www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#100
April 21 · 1 hr 9 min
Deprescribing #100, Food 101, Dr. Leyla Ali
For 0ur 100th Deprescribing session, I’ll be leading a Food 101 session that brings together key information and resources that we've learned about food, including nutrition, digestion, food combining, the relationship between food and energy, and the connection between food and emotions, online resources and apps, among other topics. ******************************************* We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.We have weekly topics or guest speakers. Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.orgOr watch the recordings here on bitchute. https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacistJoin our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/ Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options. Available on amazon or on her website:website: www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org
#99
April 14 · 1 hr 4 min
Deprescribing #99, Ty Gipson, No Options Mindset
Living with Type 1 diabetes and having undergone three organ transplants, Ty has faced extraordinary physical and emotional challenges. At one point, his daily routine included taking as many as 60 pills—each with its own side effects—giving them a deeply personal understanding of how overwhelming complex medication regimens can be. Despite these obstacles, he built not one, but two thriving businesses while managing his health. His journey is a powerful testament to resilience, self-advocacy, and the importance of carefully navigating and even reducing medications when possible. He brings what he calls a “No Options” mindset—a perspective shaped by decades of choosing to move forward, no matter the circumstances, while balancing life, work, and family. Ty will share insights on managing health challenges, staying resilient in the face of adversity, and approaching life’s setbacks with confidence and optimism. ******************************************* We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.We have weekly topics or guest speakers. Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.orgOr watch the recordings here on bitchute. https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacistJoin our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/ Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options. Available on amazon or on her website:website: www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org contact: Leyla@DeprescribingPharmacist.org

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