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Beyond Prescriptions: Empowering Patients to Thrive
Show Notes
HOST
Melody Hartzler
| | Book Appointment
Dustin to fill in the guest block for now.
AROUND THE TABLE
Sarah Jastram
| | Book Appointment
In Today's Episode
In this episode of Table Talk’s Journey to Thriving series, Melody sits down with Dr. Sarah Jastram, a functional medicine pharmacist based in the Twin Cities, to explore her unique path into integrative healthcare. Sarah shares how her experiences with pregnancy, gut health, and pharmacy school led her to discover functional medicine, and why empowering patients through education, community, and lifestyle changes remains at the heart of her work. Through inspiring patient stories, she highlights how small, sustainable changes can create meaningful improvements in health and quality of life.
Key Take Aways
Topics Discussed
00:00 – Welcome to Table Talk
Introduction to Pharm to Table’s mission and the Journey to Thriving series.
00:28 – Meet Dr. Sarah Jastram
Sarah shares her background, passion for serving others, and how she became involved with Pharm to Table.
01:13 – Discovering Functional Medicine
How pregnancy, natural childbirth, and an interest in gut health sparked Sarah’s journey into a root-cause approach to healthcare.
04:00 – Pharmacy School with a Different Perspective
Why Sarah entered pharmacy school hoping to help people reduce their reliance on medications through lifestyle interventions.
05:25 – Exploring Nutrition, Gut Health, and Supplements
Lessons learned from dietary changes, gut-healing approaches, and discovering integrative therapies.
06:53 – Finding Functional Medicine
Sarah reflects on attending her first functional medicine continuing education event and realizing all the pieces finally fit together.
08:00 – The Missing Lifestyle Conversation in Healthcare
A discussion on diet, movement, and why lifestyle interventions are often overlooked in conventional care.
10:47 – Helping Patients Reclaim Their Health
How pharmacists can educate and empower patients to participate actively in their healing journey.
13:14 – A Constipation and Gut Health Success Story
A patient’s transformation through magnesium, gut health support, lifestyle changes, and personalized care.
16:07 – Why Community Matters in Healthcare
The unique role pharmacists play in providing accessible, relationship-centered healthcare.
18:29 – Teaching Patients to Understand Their Bodies
How education helps patients make informed decisions and advocate for their health.
20:29 – Small Changes Create Big Results
Real-life examples of patients building healthier habits through movement, nutrition, and accountability.
22:33 – The Coffee Shop Pharmacist
Sarah shares the story behind her “Coffee Shop Pharmacist” concept and creating community around health conversations.
27:35 – Living with Purpose and Connection
The importance of building relationships and fostering community in everyday life.
28:11 – Meeting Patients Where They Are
Why successful health transformations begin by understanding a patient’s readiness for change.
31:17 – Empowerment, Advocacy, and Long-Term Healing
Helping patients gain confidence, ask questions, and take ownership of their healthcare decisions.
32:42 – Final Thoughts and Resources
Closing reflections and information about Pharm to Table’s Foundations of Health course.
Resources Mentioned
Table Talk Podcast — Resources & Links
Supplement Spotlight
Vitamin D / K2
Liquid - 1 fl oz
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D3 5000 with K2
60 Softgels
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By Pharm To TableShow Notes
HOST
Melody Hartzler
| | Book Appointment
Dustin to fill in the guest block for now.
AROUND THE TABLE
Sarah Jastram
| | Book Appointment
In Today's Episode
In this episode of Table Talk’s Journey to Thriving series, Melody sits down with Dr. Sarah Jastram, a functional medicine pharmacist based in the Twin Cities, to explore her unique path into integrative healthcare. Sarah shares how her experiences with pregnancy, gut health, and pharmacy school led her to discover functional medicine, and why empowering patients through education, community, and lifestyle changes remains at the heart of her work. Through inspiring patient stories, she highlights how small, sustainable changes can create meaningful improvements in health and quality of life.
Key Take Aways
Topics Discussed
00:00 – Welcome to Table Talk
Introduction to Pharm to Table’s mission and the Journey to Thriving series.
00:28 – Meet Dr. Sarah Jastram
Sarah shares her background, passion for serving others, and how she became involved with Pharm to Table.
01:13 – Discovering Functional Medicine
How pregnancy, natural childbirth, and an interest in gut health sparked Sarah’s journey into a root-cause approach to healthcare.
04:00 – Pharmacy School with a Different Perspective
Why Sarah entered pharmacy school hoping to help people reduce their reliance on medications through lifestyle interventions.
05:25 – Exploring Nutrition, Gut Health, and Supplements
Lessons learned from dietary changes, gut-healing approaches, and discovering integrative therapies.
06:53 – Finding Functional Medicine
Sarah reflects on attending her first functional medicine continuing education event and realizing all the pieces finally fit together.
08:00 – The Missing Lifestyle Conversation in Healthcare
A discussion on diet, movement, and why lifestyle interventions are often overlooked in conventional care.
10:47 – Helping Patients Reclaim Their Health
How pharmacists can educate and empower patients to participate actively in their healing journey.
13:14 – A Constipation and Gut Health Success Story
A patient’s transformation through magnesium, gut health support, lifestyle changes, and personalized care.
16:07 – Why Community Matters in Healthcare
The unique role pharmacists play in providing accessible, relationship-centered healthcare.
18:29 – Teaching Patients to Understand Their Bodies
How education helps patients make informed decisions and advocate for their health.
20:29 – Small Changes Create Big Results
Real-life examples of patients building healthier habits through movement, nutrition, and accountability.
22:33 – The Coffee Shop Pharmacist
Sarah shares the story behind her “Coffee Shop Pharmacist” concept and creating community around health conversations.
27:35 – Living with Purpose and Connection
The importance of building relationships and fostering community in everyday life.
28:11 – Meeting Patients Where They Are
Why successful health transformations begin by understanding a patient’s readiness for change.
31:17 – Empowerment, Advocacy, and Long-Term Healing
Helping patients gain confidence, ask questions, and take ownership of their healthcare decisions.
32:42 – Final Thoughts and Resources
Closing reflections and information about Pharm to Table’s Foundations of Health course.
Resources Mentioned
Table Talk Podcast — Resources & Links
Supplement Spotlight
Vitamin D / K2
Liquid - 1 fl oz
Purchase Today
D3 5000 with K2
60 Softgels
Purchase Today