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The Trusted Pharmacist

The Trusted Pharmacist

Steve Hoffart 65 episodes Latest Jun 4, 2026

The Trusted Pharmacist Podcast pulls back the curtain on the healthcare industry, exposing flaws in the system and empowering listeners to take control of their health. Hosted by pharmacist Steve Hoffart, the show delivers science-backed insights, debunks medical myths, and highlights natural and medical solutions that truly work. Through candid solo episodes and expert interviews, Steve provides actionable advice on nutrition, supplements, and wellness strategies while advocating for meaningful change in healthcare.

Episodes

Advanced Tests Don't Always Make You Healthier, Here's Why w/ Dr. Cheryl Burdette Jun 11, 2026 54:51 Food sensitivities and intolerances have become a much bigger conversation in health and wellness. More people are starting to wonder whether the foods they eat every day could be contributing to symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, skin issues, mood changes, weight-loss resistance, or inflammation.  And because testing has become more accessible, many people are now ordering
Your Pharmacist's Role Is Bigger Than Prescriptions w/ Lauren Castle Jun 4, 2026 50:11   Most people still picture pharmacists as the people behind the counter, filling prescriptions, checking interactions, and putting pills in bottles. But the truth is, a growing number of pharmacists are asking a much bigger question: what if the answer isn't always another drug? For a long time, modern medicine has trained us to treat symptoms in isolation, but sometimes, the symptom is not the p
The Ultimate Vitamin D Guide: Best Dose, Sun Exposure, and Common Mistakes May 28, 2026 32:17 Vitamin D is a hot topic right now. Everyone's talking about it and supplementing with it, and I get countless questions on social media and in the pharmacy. "Am I taking enough?" "Is the specific dose I was told to take on social media better?" "Should I take D2 or D3?" Even though everyone's talking about Vitamin D, it's still so heavily misunderstood, and it starts with what people think it is.
GI Doc Reveals Why Your Gut Test May Be Misleading w/ Dr. Vivian Asamoah May 21, 2026 43:58 Gut health is one of the most talked-about areas of wellness…but it's also still one of the most misunderstood.  Right now, it's very easy for someone to order a stool test, get a long report back, see a list of bacteria, parasites, yeast, or "imbalances."  But here's the problem: more data doesn't always mean more clarity. And when we treat gut health the same way conventional medicine often trea
The Real Reason Antidepressants Aren't Fixing Your Brain Fog, Fatigue, and Gut Issues w/ Dr. Sakina Davis May 14, 2026 49:51 When a woman is dealing with brain fog, gut issues, irritability, and just not feeling like herself… There are usually two paths she ends up taking. The first is the conventional healthcare one. A ten-minute doctor's visit, a quick look at basic labs, and then a prescription (often including an antidepressant) before being sent on her way. But here's the problem: that path never gets to the root c
Is Going Gluten-Free Enough? The Hidden Problem in "Healthy" Foods w/ Dr Steven Gundry May 7, 2026 50:48 The default rules of "healthy eating" are something we've all heard: eat whole grains, load up on vegetables, and if you really want to make an impact, go gluten-free. But what if the foods you're doubling down on… the ones you believe are fixing your health… are quietly driving inflammation, weight gain, and even chronic disease? When it comes to nutrition, the story isn't just that some foods ar
Mail Order vs. Your Local Pharmacy: The Trade Off No One's Talking About w/ Monique Whitney Apr 30, 2026 51:44 Most people think the reason their prescriptions are expensive is simple: drug companies set the price, insurance helps cover it, and what you pay at the counter is just "how it is." But that story falls apart the second you look a little closer. Because the price you pay for the same medication can swing from $6 to $200+, depending on where and how you get it. And most of that difference has noth
The Real Reason High-Performing Women Hit a Wall in Midlife (It's Not Willpower) w/ Cynthia Thurlow Apr 23, 2026 49:26 For most of their lives, high-performing women rely on their drive, willpower, and discipline to accomplish their goals, build their careers, and manage their busy lives. And then they get to midlife, and suddenly it feels like the wheels have fallen off. The same discipline, strategies, and mindset that once drove results suddenly stop working. The workouts don't hit the same; your metabolism slo
Big Pharma Can't Customize Your HRT, But This Can w/ Dr. Pam Smith Apr 16, 2026 49:30 Most commercially available hormones are designed for population-level dosing - one-size-fits-all, and no room for personalization.  But hormones don't behave at the population level. Human bodies are uniquely shaped by metabolism, liver function, toxin exposure, and how each person absorbs and processes hormones.  And yet, the commercial market still tries to solve for all of that complexity with
In Your 30s and 40s? These Habits Are Wrecking Your Future Health w/ Dr. Hugh Coyne Apr 9, 2026 52:52 The habits that determine how healthy you'll be in your 70s and 80s are usually already visible in your 30s and 40s. If you want to feel strong, energetic, and independent later on in your life, you have to take care of your health today. Between work, stress, and sedentary lifestyles, modern lives make these things difficult to achieve, but that doesn't mean we can't take simple steps to protect
The Early Signs of Thyroid Disease Most People Miss w/ Dr. Izabella Wentz Apr 2, 2026 51:43 Most people think thyroid disease appears suddenly. But what if thyroid disease actually begins years earlier, quietly signaling that something in the body has already been off for a long time? According to today's guest, pharmacist, thyroid researcher, and bestselling author, Dr. Izabella Wentz, the thyroid isn't just a malfunctioning organ. It's more of an early warning system, the body's canary
A Pharmacist's Perspective on Peptides & Why You Should Be Careful Mar 26, 2026 25:17 Peptides aren't a fringe, advanced biohacker topic or the future of healthcare anymore. They are becoming more mainstream every day. They're gaining traction online, influencers are hyping them up, telehealth clinics are moving fast, and patients believe they've found a shortcut to better health, faster recovery, and even longevity. But as a compounding pharmacist, this explosion of peptides conce

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