Funky Pharmacist-Apothecary & Co

Hillary is a little fired up for this one. 😂

You come in. We make recommendations. You get your supplements. You have a plan.

And then… you don’t follow it. 🤦‍♀️

In this episode, we’re talking about why consistency matters, why you can’t expect results from a protocol you’re only kind of following, and why sometimes the answer isn’t another supplement — it’s actually taking the ones you already have.

A little education, a little tough love, and a very real conversation from Apothecary & Co. 🎧

 What are the red flags in bioidentical hormone therapy? In this episode, we share what to watch for—from the perspective of a compounding pharmacy led by a functionally trained PharmD. We’ll talk testing, dosing, monitoring, and the signs that your hormone care may deserve a second look. 

 In this episode, we’re giving an honest update on the current state of Apothecary & Co.—what’s happening behind the scenes, what has changed, what we’re working through, and where the company is headed next. We talk about the realities of running an independent pharmacy, the challenges we’re facing, and the opportunities we see moving forward. 

You’re doing all the things—supplements, testing, trends…
 so why don’t you feel better?

In this episode of Ask. Tell. Confess., we break down supplement overload, peptides, too much testing, and how to actually know who to trust. Plus, a real confession you’ll probably relate to.

Quick fixes vs. true health foundations.

In this episode, we’re diving into why nutritional foundations matter more than chasing one-off supplements for every symptom.

We talk about:

• Why laying a solid nutritional foundation is the first step before addressing acute concerns
• How deficiencies often create the environment for stress, anxiety, hormone imbalance, and fatigue
• Why “throwing supplements at symptoms” rarely leads to long-term success
• The uncomfortable truth about greed medicine creeping into the functional and holistic health space
• What we’re seeing shift already in 2026 — and where we’re headed next

If you’re tired of quick fixes and want to understand how to support your body in a sustainable, grounded way, this episode is for you.

This week on The Funky Pharmacist Podcast, Sarah and Hillary dive into the FDA’s big decision to remove the Black Box Warning from hormone therapy—and what that actually means for real people seeking relief.

We unpack:

• Why the Black Box was there in the first place
• How the WHI trials shaped decades of confusion
• The difference between bioidentical vs. commercially available hormones
• What the FDA’s update means for safety, access, and prescribing today
• Where (and who) to turn to if you’re looking for expert hormone support

All sprinkled with our usual back-and-forth banter, a little myth-busting, and a whole lot of clarity on a topic that’s been misunderstood for far too long.

 We’re answering your most-asked wellness questions — from hormones and fatigue to supplements and stress. Quick, real, and packed with functional tips you can use today. 

 In this episode, we celebrate Hillary’s huge milestone—earning her IFMCP (Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner) credential! We break down what this certification means, why it matters, and how functional medicine takes a different approach to health and healing. Plus, Hillary shares what might be next on her journey and how she plans to bring functional medicine into the lives of more people. 

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on Hillary’s most recent bloodwork results and walking you through exactly how we approach lab work from a functional and integrative perspective. Whether you’re curious about optimal vs. "normal" ranges, key markers to watch, or what we do when numbers come back less than ideal, this is a must-listen.

We cover:

• Why “normal” isn’t always optimal
• What Hillary’s labs revealed about her thyroid, iron, inflammation, and more
• How we interpret results to guide nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle
• Action steps and real-world takeaways you can apply to your own health journey

This episode is all about education, empowerment, and helping you understand what your labs might really be telling you.

We’re pulling back the curtain on a topic that hits close to home—the recent closure of our neighboring pharmacy and the troubling trend of independent pharmacies shutting their doors.

In this episode, we talk candidly about:
 💊 The harsh reality of insurance and PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers)
 🏥 Why the traditional model is broken—and who it’s really failing
 🛒 How our self-pay model is different (and why it works)
 ❤️ Our mission to keep independent pharmacy alive and thriving

If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on behind the pharmacy counter or why your local options are disappearing—this episode is for you.