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Episode 353: Winning is in My DNA with Sandra O. Onye, PharmD (2025 Pharmacist Authors Series Part 3 of 3)

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The 2025 Pharmacist Authors Series concludes today with my interview with Dr. Sandra O. Onye. She wrote Winning Is in My DNA: 15 Minutes of Self-Reflection (a guided journal). If you have not journaled before, there are examples in the book to get you started in the right direction. If you know someone who is interested in journaling, please share this episode with them.

The Pharmacist Authors Series introduces you to pharmacist authors and their books. The goal of the series is to inspire you to write a book too. Links to the other episodes in this series (2023, 2024, and 2025) are below.

Sandra O. Onye is a pharmacist, author, and military healthcare leader who believes in the power of healing — both inside and out. Serving as a pharmacist in the United States Army, Sandra combines clinical excellence with compassion, helping to advance the health and readiness of those who serve.

With a Doctor of Pharmacy from Duquesne University and a background in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, she has spent over a decade blending science, service, and soul to transform how people view health and personal growth.

Her journey began behind the pharmacy counter, where she discovered that true care goes beyond prescriptions — it’s about empowering people to take charge of their well-being. That passion fuels her mission to highlight the vital role pharmacists play in shaping healthier communities and promoting holistic care.

Sandra is also the author of “Winning Is in My DNA: 15 Minutes of Self-Reflection,” a guided journal designed to empower readers to slow down, look inward, and celebrate their achievements. Through her work, she continues to inspire others to live intentionally, lead with compassion, and recognize that every day is a chance to win — from the inside out.

Links from this episode 

2025 Pharmacist Authors Series

Part 1 of 3 (June) Episode 336 with Jerry Levin, PhD, LMT – Affirm Yourself: 15 Principles to Retrain the Voice in Your Head.

Part 2 of 3 (July) Episode 340 with Ashley Walker, PharmD – Expanding Your Brilliance: Creating Effortless Abundance while Navigating Business and Motherhood https://amzn.to/418hdwx

2024 Pharmacist Authors Series

Part 1 of 3 (June) Episode 282 with Steve Leuck, PharmD – A Pharmacist’s Story An Authentic Tale of True Love, Family, Addiction, and the Practice of Pharmacy

Part 2 of 3 (July) Episode 288 Helen Sairany, PharmD – The We You Don’t See:  Understanding the Long Shadows of Trauma

Part 3 of 3 (August) Episode 293 Kim Newlove with Publishing in Doses Co-Founders Janan Sarwar, PharmD and Theary Chhim, PharmD plus audio engineer, Julie Walthers. 

2023 Pharmacist Authors Series

(Part 1 of 15) June 5, Introduction to the Pharmacist Authors Series (Episode 220)

(Part 2 of 15) June 9, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 221:  Interview with Salam Kabbani, PharmD about her book: COVID Long-Hauler:  My Life Since COVID

(Part 3 of 15) June 12, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 222:  Interview with audio engineer Julie Walthers from Whole Story Studio: https://www.wholestorystudio.com/ 

(Part 4 of 15) June 16, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 223 Interview with Erin L. Albert, PharmD on her book The Life Science Lawyer

Part 5 of 15) June 19, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 224 Interview with Sue Ojageer, PharmD on her children’s book The Pharma Heroes:  The Power of Precision Medicine

(Part 6 of 15) June 23, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 225: Interview with Tony Guerra, PharmD about his Pharmacist Residency and Career Series (8 books)

(Part 7 of 15) June 26, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 226:  Interview with Christina Fontana, PharmD about her book Moving Beyond the Counter:  Elevating into Heart-Centered Health Care through Entrepreneurship

(Part 8 of 15) June 30, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 227: Interview with Jade L. Ranger, PharmD, about her book Mustard Seed Mentality: Unscripted Pearls of Wisdom from a Wife, Mother, and Entrepreneur

(Part 9 of 15) July 7, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 229: Interview with RDML Pam Schweitzer, PharmD and her daughter Amy Graves about their children’s book Alice and Jack Hike the Grand Canyon

(Part 10 of 15) July 10, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 230: Interview with Cory Jenks, PharmD about his book Permission to Care:  Building a Healthcare Culture That Thrives in Chaos

(Part 11 of 15) July 14, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 231: Interview with Donna Bartlett, PharmD about her book MedStrong:  Shed Your Meds for a Better, Healthier You – Aging Well Through Deprescribing 

(Part 12 of 15) July 17, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 232:  Interview with Frieda Wiley, PharmD about her book Telecommuting Psychosis:  From Surviving to Thriving While Working in Your Pajama Pants.  Plus, we touch on her 3 children’s books in development.

(Part 13 of 15) July 21, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 233:  Interview with Tim Ulbrich, PharmD about his book Seven Figure Pharmacist:  How to Maximize Your Income, Eliminate Debt, and Create Wealth 

(Part 14 of 15) July 24, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 234:  Interview with LaQuoia Johnson, PharmD about her book How Rxacism Manifests Inside the Small World of Pharmacy

(Part 15 of 15) July 28, The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast Episode 235:  Pharmacist Authors Series wrap-up (solo show)

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