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The Edutainer with Dr. Erin L. Albert
By Dr. Erin L. Albert
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The Edutainer with Dr. Erin L. AlbertJun 11, 2019
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2022 Year End Recap: The Most Popular Posts in Pharmacy Benefits
Hey everybody!
The end of 2022 is coming at us like a freight train!
On this Festivus, we get the pole out and air our most popular posts in the realm of pharmacy benefits!
Happy holidays, and goto costplusdrugs.com for more about Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs.
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THIS IS THE END.
BUT THE BEGINNING - of GREAT SAVINGS - FOR YOU!
Don't forget to grab access to the tracker and all of our tools on our spreadsheet for this miniseries - it will remain up for a LIMITED TIME after July 2022: click here and share your email address for access to the tracker.
Thanks everyone for listening! It has been an honor to share the drug savings tools and tips with each and every one of you!
And - if you want more from the career development block - register for my upcoming LinkedIn Audio event on 8/6 at noon ET - here.
Here's the recap of the entire miniseries! By Episode and topic:
1. SBC
2. FSA & HSA
3. Drug Formularies
4. Free drugs – clinics and the ACA drug list
5. Buy in bulk – 90 day, 180 day 270 or 365 day supplies
6. Smartphone PBM app
7. Go generic
8. Acute meds – Meijer/NCPA
9. Tab splitting
10. Canada – NO
11. Discount Sites – GoodRx, SingleCare, etc.
12. Club/discount programs
13. Pet meds
14. Copay brand coupons
15. Nonprofit pharmacies
16. Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)
17. Foundation Funding
18. Silly (combination) drugs
19. Real world cost: Entresto
20. Real world cost day 2: Eliquis
21. Potpourri: Controlled Substances and Medical Tourism
22. Summary of topics, and how I found MCCPDC
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Today - let's talk about controlled substances, medical tourism, and coming to the end of our series. 😢
****DISCLAIMERS: THESE PRICE COMPARISONS ARE NOT PROMOTIONAL. THE MANUFACTURERS WERE NOT INVOLVED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST MINISERIES. THESE WERE REQUESTS FROM PODCAST LISTENERS ON DRUG PRICING EXAMPLES ONLY - TO BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT PROMOTIONAL IN NATURE. NOTE AS WELL THAT ANY OPINIONS EXPRESSED BELOW ARE BY PODCAST HOST AND PHARMACIST, DR. ERIN ALBERT, AND NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF ANY OF HER EMPLOYERS OR AFFILIATIONS. PRICES AND OFFERS CAN CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.****
Our resource guide tracker, which you can request access to here.
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****DISCLAIMERS: THESE PRICE COMPARISONS ARE NOT PROMOTIONAL. THE MANUFACTURERS WERE NOT INVOLVED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST MINISERIES. THESE WERE REQUESTS FROM PODCAST LISTENERS ON DRUG PRICING EXAMPLES ONLY - TO BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT PROMOTIONAL IN NATURE. NOTE AS WELL THAT ANY OPINIONS EXPRESSED BELOW ARE BY PODCAST HOST AND PHARMACIST, DR. ERIN ALBERT, AND NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF ANY OF HER EMPLOYERS OR AFFILIATIONS. PRICES AND OFFERS CAN CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.****
Eliquis (apixaban) is our drug to hunt for the best price today - you'll want to go over to our resource guide, request a copy and then look at the "Eliquis" pricing tab. Our resource guide tracker, which you can request access to here.
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****DISCLAIMERS: THESE PRICE COMPARISONS ARE NOT PROMOTIONAL. THE MANUFACTURERS WERE NOT INVOLVED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST MINISERIES. THESE WERE REQUESTS FROM PODCAST LISTENERS ON DRUG PRICING EXAMPLES ONLY - TO BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT PROMOTIONAL IN NATURE. NOTE AS WELL THAT ANY OPINIONS EXPRESSED BELOW ARE BY PODCAST HOST AND PHARMACIST, DR. ERIN ALBERT, AND NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF ANY OF HER EMPLOYERS OR AFFILIATIONS. PRICES AND OFFERS CAN CHANGE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTICE.****
Entresto (Sacubitril / Valsartan) is our first drug to hunt for the best price - you'll want to go over to our resource guide, request a copy and then look at the "Entresto" pricing tab.
Our resource guide tracker, which you can request access to here.
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Beware the silly drugs...today we're going to talk about a way that some manufacturers jack up prices on brand prescription drugs by thousands when combined into one tablet or pill, when two or more active ingredients by themselves cost pennies. Don't get caught in this quagmire!
We'll tell you what questions to ask you provider in order to AVOID this mess.
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PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at costplusdrugs.com!
Patient Advocacy or Assistance Programs (PAPs) Part 2 today!
There's also foundation funding out there for drugs - they aren't as abundant as manufacturer PAP programs, but...it's another option.
NeedyMeds Advocate Finder: https://www.needymeds.org/local-programs
And of course - this is also on our resource guide tracker, which you can request access to here.
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PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at costplusdrugs.com!
Today is HUGE for the millions of Americans who have NO healthcare insurance!
What are we talking about: specialty drugs and patient assistance programs (PAPs).
Go over to our tracker and request access to see all the organizations I discuss today: The Ways to Save Pharmacy Drug Tracker
p.s. The interview with Elizabeth Johnson of NAMAPA is here on Apple and here on Anchor if you didn't catch it before!
BTW - if you want to join me on 8/6 for my 30 minute LinkedIn Audio experiment on Career Development, the event is here.
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PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at costplusdrugs.com!
Nonprofit pharmacies, anyone?
Today, we explore some Midwestern options and you can alternatively dial 2-1-1 on your phone to get connected to resources like nonprofit pharmacies.
BTW - the link to our ways to save google tracker is here.
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PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at costplusdrugs.com!
Let's talk about coupons - part 2!
Today, I'll walk you through how to Google or online search your way to brand and specialty drug copay coupons. Note: these are not coupons like GoodRx or SingleCare - these are coupons specifically to help you get the cost of your copay down on your commercial healthcare plans through your employer. These are a good way to save if you're on brand or specialty drugs and have high copays or coinsurance.
Also - want a copy of our tracker on ways to save? You can request it here.
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PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at costplusdrugs.com!
Meow! 🐱
Woof! 🐶
Chirp! 🐥
We're talking pet meds today!
BTW - if you would like access to our ways to save on Rx drugs site tracker - you may request access to it here.
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PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at costplusdrugs.com!
We're going to the club today! 😎
We're talking membership clubs today - and why you might want to check in with these programs to find the lowest price for your Rx drugs.
BTW - if you would like access to our ways to save on Rx drugs site tracker - you may request access to it here.
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PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at costplusdrugs.com!
Discount card day - the day you've been waiting for!
And for good reasons - there's nearly 20 sites now where you can shop for prescription drugs - from your sofa! We're talking more than just GoodRx and SingleCare today too.
Want the secret list of all coupon discounts and sites we've discussed for this podcast miniseries? You can get access here. (And yes, full disclosure - you will need a VALID email address to gain access to this spreadsheet.)
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Today - we give you an ANTI-way to save: Canadian Drug Importation.
Listen in for all the reasons why this is not a good way to save on your prescription drugs.
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CAUTION: Today's episode is not for everyone. It takes some extra time, communication with your healthcare team and education. Today, we're going to talk about....tablet splitting to save money.
Here are some other online resources for more on the subject - but please do talk to your provider and your pharmacist before going here!
FDA - Best Practices for Tablet Splitting: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/ensuring-safe-use-medicine/best-practices-tablet-splitting
WebMD - When is pill splitting safe? Unsafe? https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/pill-splitting-when-is-it-safe-when-is-it-unsafe and Guide to Pill Splitting: https://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/guide-to-pill-splitting
Consumer Reports - When it's Safe to Split Pills: https://www.consumerreports.org/drugs/is-it-safe-to-split-pills-in-half/
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Meijer: Free select antibiotics: https://www.meijer.com/services/pharmacy/free-prescriptions.html
NCPA: Find a Local Independent Pharmacy: https://ncpa.org/pharmacy-locator
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This episode should be called Orange, Purple and You...but I'll let you listen in as to why. 🧡 💜 😉
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Is there...an app for that? 📲
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Anybody love a good bulk buy? Me too!
Today's tip - buy those maintenance drugs in bulk! Think beyond the 30, even 90-day fill if you can.
Note that not every state allows longer that 90 day prescriptions - please keep that in mind when asking your pharmacist if you may buy in bulk! Also, some products can only be purchased at a smaller quantity due to safety or Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategies (REMS) programs.
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My FAVORITE F word is explored today - and there's not one tip, but TWO for you to save on your prescription drugs today, friends!
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What is a Drug Formulary, and why do we care?
Breaking it down for you today - my fellow Americans!
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Let's talk more veggie soup in Healthcare - the FSA and the HSA - what's the diff, and can these be used at the pharmacy?
Here's a good article on the differences: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/taxes/healthcare-fsa-vs-hsa/#:~:text=Your%20FSA%20is%20owned%20by,your%20HSA%20funds%20with%20you.&text=Contributions%20made%20to%20an%20FSA,to%20payroll%20or%20income%20taxes.
Make sure you go back & listen to ep 1 on SBCs if you didn't hear it.
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The new miniseries season 6.5 of The Edutainer Podcast is back!
And - just for the month of July - we'll be bringing you ONE way to save on your prescription drugs. It's the American way to shop and save - and we're here to help!
Tip 1 - Get that SBC from your employer - or Summary of Benefits & Coverage - here's a sample (blanked out): https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Regulations-and-Guidance/Downloads/SBC-Template.pdf
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🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 21: Help Your Tribe with THEIR Goals 🎉
All the other tips were about you, boo.
Today's tip is about you...helping your tribe.
BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
My other links: https://linktr.ee/erinalbert
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Season 6 - The Final Episode (Ever?) and Top 7 Miniseries of All Time
We begin the ending or end the beginning of a new season here - with our final episode of season 6. Thank you to ALL the listeners for your advice, ideas, guests for sharing their stories and this entire experience throughout the years. You all have been the BEST!
Top 7 miniseries of all time are covered today.
Let's stay in touch:
My website - erinalbert.com
LinkedIn
My Linktree has everything too!
Don't be a stranger - mwah!
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🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 20: Social Media Hygiene 🎉
It's time - to clean up that social media! Here's how I tackle it every new year....
BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
My other links: https://linktr.ee/erinalbert
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🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 19: Check Your Travel ✈️ Docs 🎉
Today - check those travel docs - are they expiring?
US Passports - info here.
BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
My other links: https://linktr.ee/erinalbert
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🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 18: Check your transport 🚙 🎉
Not sexy - but don't want to get stranded! Today's tip is to check your driver's license, car insurance and license plates for expirations this year.
BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
My other links: https://linktr.ee/erinalbert
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🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 17: Book Keeping/Tax Time 🎉
Ugh - I am the first one to admit that this is probably my least favorite tip - but one that HAS to be done this time of year - clearing the books and starting over again for your tax documentation - either personally, or if you're a business owner, or both.
I LOVE MY ACCOUNTANT because I hate doing accounting - I dedicate this episode to HER!
BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
My other links: https://linktr.ee/erinalbert
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🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 16: What are you learning 🍎 this year? 🎉
Let's talk education for 2022 - what is it that you're committing to learning this year? Also - we'll discuss a few ways you can learn - for free, for pay or even full time back at University.
Today's episode is sponsored by: The Pharm, LLC 2022-23 list of Certificates, Certifications and Professional Designations for Healthcare and Pharmacy. Learn more at: https://payhip.com/pharmllc.
BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
My other links: https://linktr.ee/erinalbert
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🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 15: Update your Bio & Media Kit 🎉
You've got your goals, your LI profile, your resume and/or your CV ready to go for the new year - but wait! That's not all.
Today - let's talk about updating your bio and Media kit.
If you need ideas here - just google your favorite authors or podcasters and "bio" or "media kit" and see what pops up.
BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
My other links: https://linktr.ee/erinalbert
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🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 14: Update the Resume and/or CV 🎉
Get out those resumes and CVs and polish them up!
BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
My other links: https://linktr.ee/erinalbert
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🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 13: Clean out Your Electronic 💻 Devices 🎉
Don't be a sad mac today like Carrie - remember that SATC episode?!?
Today's tip is SO IMPORTANT! Clean up those electronic devices.
BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
My other links: https://linktr.ee/erinalbert
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🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 12: The MOST IMPORTANT TIP OF ALL 🎉
Seriously - I saved the most important for the middle of this series, people! If you don't listen to any other episodes, this is definitely the one you want to listen in on for the new year.
Today, I share my own goal writing process for each new year. Of course, you want your own goals to be SMART - Here's a pretty way to visualize them: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-write-smart-goals.
If you've never written down your goals for a new year - let's challenge you to think about this year being THE YEAR you start in 2022.
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![🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 11: Finding More 📚Books 🎉](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/12946/12946-1641057419119-d6efd442f8bd8.jpg)
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 11: Finding More 📚Books 🎉
Hello my lovelies! Here's one of my all-time favorite tips for the Hunt for Happiness Week this week - GREAT BOOKS to read!
1. You have to use Google Chrome for this tip and use Amazon.com.
2. If you use Chrome, download the Library Extension in Google Chrome Web Store: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/library-extension/chkgcmmjoejpekoegkedcpifgfhpjmec
3. Once you download it - go into it and put your local libraries.
4. Then search for new books to read on Amazon - the library extension should pop up on each book's page with where you can get it - WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD, for free! Yippie!
5. Note that it also appears to work in Goodreads, B&N and Google Books too.
BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
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![🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 10: Start 🟢 Stop 🛑 Keep ♻️ 🎉](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/12946/12946-1641057419119-d6efd442f8bd8.jpg)
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 10: Start 🟢 Stop 🛑 Keep ♻️ 🎉
Hoping you're not overwhelmed yet - no no. Can't have that!
But if you haven't completed the other suggestions - NO WORRIES. Not here to overwhelm. Just here to present you with different new year's approaches.
Here's another simple one:
What do you want to start, stop and keep doing in the new year?
Get a piece of paper, landscape it.
Write Start, Stop and Keep at the top in 1/3s
List out literally what you want to START doing in the new year, STOP doing in the new year, and KEEP in the new year.
BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
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🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 9: Update your LinkedIn Profile 🎉
LinkedIn is constantly changing - but here are some recent sources on how to clean up your profile:
Basics: https://www.sparkamplab.com/post/how-to-improve-your-linkedin-profile
21 Easy Steps - Hubspot: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/linkedin-profile-perfection-cheat-sheet
Summary under Career Development at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6883058164825124864/
Super secret Patreon fan page has my own top 10 LinkedIn tips from 2022 on the 1/1/22 post: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
My other links: https://linktr.ee/erinalbert
![🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 8: Take a 📸 snapshot of your finances 🎉](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/12946/12946-1641057419119-d6efd442f8bd8.jpg)
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 8: Take a 📸 snapshot of your finances 🎉
I am NOT a financial planner, nor guru. BUT - I am paranoid...about my retirement.
Today's tip is a good way to take a picture of your current finances, and then figure out if you're on the right track or not. If you're not, then please see a certified financial planner - they can help you!
BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
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![🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 7: Clean 🧼 it up 🎉](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/12946/12946-1641057419119-d6efd442f8bd8.jpg)
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 7: Clean 🧼 it up 🎉
Easy to say, harder to do - today's tip #7 - Clean up your space, so you can create space to let in the new!
BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
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![🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 6: 🌸 Power 🎉](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/12946/12946-1641057419119-d6efd442f8bd8.jpg)
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 6: 🌸 Power 🎉
Today's Tip 6 - FLOWER POWER!
The book: What Color is Your Parachute 2022? And the flower exercise: https://amzn.to/32ypgYF
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🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 5: Vision Board 🎉
Two ways to Vision Board up a great 2022 in tip #5:
1. Digital - via PPTX, Google Slides or Pinterest
2. Physical - with magazines and newspapers - old stuff that you're recycling anyway
BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
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![🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 4: 🛏️ Journal 🎉](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/12946/12946-1641057419119-d6efd442f8bd8.jpg)
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 4: 🛏️ Journal 🎉
Super easy peasy tip today - the power of the bedside journal - used 2 ways!
BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer
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🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 3: Strengths 🎉
Gearing up for your with Tip 3 to get clear on your strengths!
Strengthsfinder 2.0 book - https://amzn.to/3JxFT7c
High5 Test: https://high5test.com/
Entrepreneurial Strengthsinder book - https://amzn.to/3mNCxmY
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![🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 2: Virtues 🎉](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/12946/12946-1641057419119-d6efd442f8bd8.jpg)
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 2: Virtues 🎉
Tip 1 yesterday assessed your values.
Today, we're going to see if you walk the values talk with a VIRTUES calendar assessment.
BTW - Kyle Westaway has an awesome year-end assessment that you can find when you subscribe to his newsletter: https://weekendbriefing.com/ (Episode # 411 has the assessment kit in it.)
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SEASON 6 and New Miniseries Alert: 🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 1: Values 🎉
...And we're back! It's good to be back amongst friends.
Happy New Year, everyone!
This year and on season 6 of The Edutainer Podcast.
Today, we begin a NEW MINISERIES - 22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year.
Tip 1 - Values - what are they? (Hint: Google "Personal Values Card Sort")
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🖤That's a Wrap - Season 5's LAST EPISODE on Black Friday! Thankful for you! 🖤
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving (or Thursday if you're OUS) and...
...that's a wrap, y'all!
This is the FINAL episode of Season 5 of The Edutainer Podcast.
Thank you so much to all the superfans (if you're not a superfan, BTW, you should consider it at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer because their content will continue at the blog post season 5).
Also - if you, like me, plot and plan ahead for a great new year on your career development, we've got our certificates, certifications, and professional designations tracker up to date for 2022 at: https://payhip.com/b/Y56v.
Last - if you're considering a leadership program for your professional development in 2022 - and you're mid-career and passionate about pharmacy law, check out the new Diplomat program of ASPL over at ASPL for 2022 - because I don't know if it will be repeated anytime soon - it's an experiment and a once in a lifetime opportunity: https://www.aspl.org/daspl.
Have a WONDERFUL holiday season and year-end, thank you for listening and stopping by (AND supporting this podcast if you're a superfan), and see you in 2022!
![⚖️ 💊 💉 More on the DASPL - for Pharmacy & Law in 2022](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/12946/12946-1622411097279-600739a6038a4.jpg)
⚖️ 💊 💉 More on the DASPL - for Pharmacy & Law in 2022
If you've been a pharmacist for a while and you're contemplating law school - this is YOUR episode!
More on the combo of pharmacy and law: https://www.aspl.org/daspl
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📲 Dames Friday!📲
It's always the BEST day in social media - #SMDames21 is here!
And...Season 5 is winding up very soon. BUT - I always keep the lines of communication open with my peeps at the Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer.
Happy Dames Day!
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🤔 Mindful Monday: The Ides of November 🤔
T minus 6 weeks to...2022? Anybody ready?
I'm not.
But, I'm getting there.
Here are a few ideas for all of us on how to get there to the best of our abilities.
See you this week? (FEI, IASBO or #SMDames21?)
![🙌 Weekend Holiday Warriors Unite! 🙌](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/12946/12946-1622411097279-600739a6038a4.jpg)
🙌 Weekend Holiday Warriors Unite! 🙌
🎄 Whoopsie - so much going on - still! And the holidaze is upon us!
😿 Cat drama! What to do if your indoor cat went missing: I found this article, and most of all, putting your scented clothes out near the garage door cracked open - that should drive your cat's sense of smell back home.
📲 Social Media Dames Unconference 11/19/21 tix: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-media-dames-unconference-smdames21-thankful-tickets-180353761957
💊 See you at FEI & IASBO Next week with Apex Benefits!
💊💊💊💊💊 And if you're in pharmacy, love your pharmacist, or all of the above - please send your Congressional and Senate reps your plea for them to support this bill! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/erinalbert_healthcare-pharmacists-pharmacy-activity-6864051569780957184-pZ0S