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Ozempic. Mounjaro. Gastric sleeve surgery. Healthy eating. A thousand and one diet plans: different paths, same destination.
In this episode of The Compounding Room, we explore a lesson that goes far beyond weight loss: while tools can support the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<br />Ozempic. Mounjaro. Gastric sleeve surgery. Healthy eating. A thousand and one diet plans: different paths, same destination.<br />In this episode of The Compounding Room, we explore a lesson that goes far beyond weight loss: while tools can support the journey, they can never replace the habits that sustain it. Whether it's your health, relationships, career, or personal growth, the fundamentals always matter.<br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>600</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e6c83e57fb3db3ca822af5ceb7d77386.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Simple Doesn't Mean Weak</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/simple-doesn-t-mean-weak--73158097</link><description><![CDATA[Why do we always assume the strongest solution is the best one?In healthcare, not every case of diarrhea needs antibiotics. Sometimes the simplest treatment (Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)) is exactly what's needed. Yet many of us instinctively reach for the "stronger" option and maybe we do the same in life.In this episode of The Compounding Room, we explore our tendency to overcomplicate problems, chase dramatic solutions, and overlook the simple things that actually help us heal. <br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">29abe472-f95b-4599-977c-a8a9e4a5aaab</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:05:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73158097/428564493_44100_2_06cf3c543b605.mp3" length="8264032" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nkiruka Ezewuzie</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Why do we always assume the strongest solution is the best one?In healthcare, not every case of diarrhea needs antibiotics. Sometimes the simplest treatment (Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)) is exactly what's needed. Yet many of us instinctively reach...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why do we always assume the strongest solution is the best one?In healthcare, not every case of diarrhea needs antibiotics. Sometimes the simplest treatment (Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)) is exactly what's needed. Yet many of us instinctively reach for the "stronger" option and maybe we do the same in life.In this episode of The Compounding Room, we explore our tendency to overcomplicate problems, chase dramatic solutions, and overlook the simple things that actually help us heal. <br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>517</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e6c83e57fb3db3ca822af5ceb7d77386.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>If People Came With Leaflets...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-people-came-with-leaflets--73068909</link><description><![CDATA[What if the people we let into our lives came with the same information leaflets as medicines?<br />Every medicine tells you what it's for, how to use it safely, possible side effects, warnings, and when to stop taking it. But people don't. We often enter relationships, friendships, and even workplaces with little information, relying on hope instead of understanding.<br />Join me for a conversation where pharmacy meets real life, and science meets the heart.<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a230f2dc-3eb4-40e7-9ac4-5e514b0e8a15</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:58:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73068909/428276662_44100_2_d7ed05f7012b3.mp3" length="7642526" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nkiruka Ezewuzie</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if the people we let into our lives came with the same information leaflets as medicines?
Every medicine tells you what it's for, how to use it safely, possible side effects, warnings, and when to stop taking it. But people don't. We often enter...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if the people we let into our lives came with the same information leaflets as medicines?<br />Every medicine tells you what it's for, how to use it safely, possible side effects, warnings, and when to stop taking it. But people don't. 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Join me as I break down this health truth and turn it into a life lesson we all need to swallow.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>390</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e6c83e57fb3db3ca822af5ceb7d77386.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>‘The Generic You Overlooked’</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-generic-you-overlooked--68376701</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I dive into a conversation that connects two unlikely worlds - pharmacy and real life.Think about it: when a doctor prescribes ceftriaxone, many patients insist on the brand name Rocephin - even though the generic version has the same active ingredient and the same effect. The same happens with Meronem versus MeropenemBut don't we do the same thing in life?We chase the "branded" versions of people, jobs, and relationships — the ones that look premium — while overlooking the "generic" ones that can heal us just as well, if not better.Join me as we unpack why we equate price with value, how branding shapes our trust, and how sometimes, in love and life, the best things come in "generic" packages.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">370d741c-122b-4695-91b6-5e8865f29f09</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:28:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68376701/410381118_44100_2_b8e47bcb98cca.mp3" length="7528005" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nkiruka Ezewuzie</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I dive into a conversation that connects two unlikely worlds - pharmacy and real life.Think about it: when a doctor prescribes ceftriaxone, many patients insist on the brand name Rocephin - even though the generic version has the same...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I dive into a conversation that connects two unlikely worlds - pharmacy and real life.Think about it: when a doctor prescribes ceftriaxone, many patients insist on the brand name Rocephin - even though the generic version has the same active ingredient and the same effect. The same happens with Meronem versus MeropenemBut don't we do the same thing in life?We chase the "branded" versions of people, jobs, and relationships — the ones that look premium — while overlooking the "generic" ones that can heal us just as well, if not better.Join me as we unpack why we equate price with value, how branding shapes our trust, and how sometimes, in love and life, the best things come in "generic" packages.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>471</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e6c83e57fb3db3ca822af5ceb7d77386.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>“Corticosteroids and Control: When Relief Turns to Reliance”</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/corticosteroids-and-control-when-relief-turns-to-reliance--68198155</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we draw parallels between corticosteroids - powerful drugs that heal but harm when abused — and our patterns in life and relationships. How often do we cling to quick relief, ignoring the long-term side effects? Let's explore balance, boundaries, and the beauty of healing the right way.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">12b26c3b-b73a-4ba2-9dc3-02dc2d6eb1e9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:42:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68198155/409505491_44100_2_ea9b5361e1ec2.mp3" length="2455235" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nkiruka Ezewuzie</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we draw parallels between corticosteroids - powerful drugs that heal but harm when abused — and our patterns in life and relationships. How often do we cling to quick relief, ignoring the long-term side effects? Let's explore balance,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we draw parallels between corticosteroids - powerful drugs that heal but harm when abused — and our patterns in life and relationships. How often do we cling to quick relief, ignoring the long-term side effects? Let's explore balance, boundaries, and the beauty of healing the right way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>154</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e6c83e57fb3db3ca822af5ceb7d77386.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>“Delayed, Not Denied: Lessons from an Anti-malarial”</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/delayed-not-denied-lessons-from-an-anti-malarial--68099865</link><description><![CDATA[We all know taking medicine at the wrong time can make it less effective. But what if the same applies to life? In this episode, I use the anti-malarial Artemether-Lumefantrine to explore the power of timing - how waiting, aligning, and acting at the right moment can make all the difference. 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