We might have the answer to last month's episode: the pandemic doesn't seem like it's ending anytime soon! From Alpha to now Omicron... we have encountered the newest variant of the coronavirus. Join us this month as we discuss the Omicron variant - why it's more transmissible than the other variants (even the previous Delta variant), if the vaccines are still effective against it, what different provinces in Canada are doing to prepare for the Omicron surge (including rapid tests), and what we can do to help decrease the risk of contracting it. Watch this TikTok video of an analogy for the COVID vaccine and let us know what you think: https://youtu.be/NTgW3Rw-AaY Last but not least, tune in to hear our podcast hosts reflect upon their 2021 New Year's resolutions! Did they achieve their goals?! Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

Tired. Exhausted. Mentally drained. Dreading the next day of work already before this shift even ends. Does this sound familiar? If so, you may be experiencing BURNOUT. The World Health Organization has classified burnout as an occupational phenomenon, and right now amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, burnout is of particular importance in the healthcare profession. Join us as we explore what exactly burnout is, what factors contribute to it, and what you can do about it to rekindle your passion for work! Remember: you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others. 

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

The title explains it all... in this month's episode, we explain the requirements to become a pharmacist and stay licensed. Then, we head into a discussion on why pharmacy is so saturated and the expected employment rate, vent about pharmacist salary and working conditions, explain some work-related injuries you wouldn't expect, tap into the overall job growth in 10 years and if there is still a need for pharmacists then… Join us as we discuss all these and more! Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

Rare but serious blood clots associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine have led people to search for information about this adverse event. Tune in to this episode to learn all about VIIT (vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia), the blood clot condition that's shaking the nation (and worldwide!). If you're wondering how these clots happen and what the risks are after the 1st and 2nd dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, then this is the episode for you. We also talk about signs and symptoms of VIIT to monitor for, and what the evidence is for mixing a mRNA vaccine with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Not to mention.... happy father's day to all the paternal figures out there! We love you all beer-y much! 

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

The media spawned names like "long-COVID19" and "long hauler". Both of these terms refer to the same thing: post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACs). If you are experiencing persistent symptoms 4 weeks after your initial diagnosis of COVID-19, you're considered a long hauler. Symptoms could include headache, loss of smell or taste, depression or anxiety, memory, concentration or difficulty breathing, cough, joint pain, and fatigue. Tune in to learn more about what we know so far about PACs and what we can do to speed up recovery from PACs.

If you are suffering from long-COVID19, check out this AHS link for resources and tips: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17397.aspx

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.