8.6 Anecdotes & Antidotes - 5 Years of Medicines and Memories
In this fifth anniversary special, hosted by Sarah Cripps , we reflect on five years of remarkable guests, powerful stories, and conversations that have reshaped how we think about medicines
How did three pharmacists , two of whom had never met , come together to create one of the most distinctive medicines-focused podcasts around?
In this fifth anniversary special, hosted by Sarah Cripps , we reflect on five years of remarkable guests, powerful stories, and conversations that have reshaped how we think about medicines.
We look back at what has made us laugh, what has stayed with us, and the moments that felt genuinely impactful — for us and, we hope, for our listeners. Along the way, we trace an unexpected evolution: from a focus on medicines themselves to a deeper exploration of systems and failure demand — and what happens when we start asking: not just what the drugs do, but what is it that our systems produce for patients?
We close by reflecting on what we’ve learned, what we’re still unsure about, and what we hope the next five years might hold.
Friend of the show Sarah Cripps, who hosts her own podcast “Knowing You With Sarah” https://open.spotify.com/show/64JJXzmrVi6ZAMyB72Qy48 , expertly interrogates our evolution from enthusiastic amateurs to what we now prefer to call seasoned amateurs.
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Despite being our host, Steve still quizzes Sarah on her choice of Memory Evoking Medicine, a career anthem and book that has influenced her life. She has had five years and one hour to think about it…
From Prescription to Ocean — A TEDx Talk by Jamie Hayes We’re incredibly proud to share that Aural Apothecary co-host Jamie Hayes has taken to the TEDx stage with a thought-provoking talk: Prescription to Ocean: The Hidden Impact of Medicines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swCLNaAG5qY Jamie explores a fascinating and urgent question: What happens to our medicines once they leave the prescription pad — and how do they impact the world beyond the patient? It’s a journey that connects healthcare, the environment, and our shared responsibility for the future. You’ll never think about prescribing (or taking) medicines in quite the same way again. Please take a few minutes to watch, reflect, and share — this is a conversation worth having.
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