The Life Apotheque

The Life Apotheque


Latest Episodes

Episode 10: Blocking Stage Fright
July 27, 2015

Why stage fright happens, what your body thinks is actually happening, and how we stop it from ruining your day. Music: Circle Game Musicians: The Lost Vikings Poem: Nature Morte by Sandra Lim Sources: The Wilderness by Sandra Lim,

Episode 9: Willow Bark to Fix the Heart (but not influenza)
December 31, 2014

How aspirin came to be and what it does for us even after 300 years of use. Except in influenza.

Episode 8: Acetaminophen Poisoning and Fairy Dust
September 14, 2014

How & why acetaminophen poisoning kills you, plus the wonderful drug we use to treat overdose. Music: Lovefool by The Cardigans Musicians: Ellen Birath Band Poem: The Painter Rearranges the Mirrors (1415) by Cole Swensen Sources: Caveau de la Huchette,...

Episode 7: Ebola and Health Systems
August 31, 2014

How Ebola is transmitted and why it’s causing such a huge problem in West Africa. Not much with drugs in this one, but some things are more important than chemistry. Music: 16 Tons by Merle Travis Musicians: Tracy on guitar/vocals,

Episode 6: Hepatitis C Part 2 – The Future Looks Good
August 27, 2014

New developments in the management of hepatitis C and the huge impact this will have on patients. Music: Snake River Prophets by Michel Musicians: Michel of WereBadger Poem: American Smooth by Rita Dove Sources: Kowdley KV et al.

Episode 5: Hepatitis C Part 1 – The Problem and Not Much of a Solution
August 01, 2014

The consequences of hepatitis C and the only drugs we had to manage it for 20 years. Music: Picture in a Frame by Tom Waits Musicians: MONA of Father You See Queen Poem: El Florida Room by Richard Blanco Sources: Ribavirin Package Insert,

Episode 4: Altitude
July 17, 2014

How altitude sickness happens and acetazolamide’s use in treating it. Music: Rock This House by B.B. King and Tin Whistle Musicians: The Swillbillies, Brian of Mason’s Tender Poem: Aylmer by Kirstin Sources: Zafren, K.

Episode 3: Vaccines for Cancer
June 29, 2014

A brief explanation of multiple myeloma, how measles functions, and why the measles vaccine could be used to cure cancer. Music: Stroll Through the Sky by Joe Hisaishi Musicians: Kirstin on piano Poem: The Beach at Sunset by Eloise Klein Healy Sources:...

Episode 2: Reversal
June 15, 2014

An introduction to receptors and the basics of drug function, how opioids were developed and why they take away pain, and how naloxone works. Music: The Old Home Place by The Dillards Musicians: Tracy on vocals/guitar, Brian on banjo-uke,

Episode 1: Transitions
June 01, 2014

A brief introduction to the podcast, including a description on what pharmacy residencies are and some musings on moving from training to an actual job.