This is the 14th episode in my Pharmacist Podcasters Series. My guests and I talk about podcasting to inspire you to start your own podcast, be a podcast guest, or use your voice in general. If you're interested in podcasting, pod-guesting or public speaking, you need to listen to this episode. My guest today is Emlah Tubuo, PharmD, host of the Intentional Living with Emlah Podcast.

Click to read the FULL show notes: https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast (select episode 367)

Listen to Intentional Living with Emlah Podcast

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-living-with-emlah/id1838533266
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5JZn28P3tNKKmyAYiyYQCi?si=87350eb3f6e94c07
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@dr.emlahtubuo

Episodes of Intentional Living with Emlah Podcast mentioned (Apple Podcasts Links)

Deep dive on the four pillars https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-living-with-emlah/id1838533266?i=1000728197791
The vitamin D solo episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-living-with-emlah/id1838533266?i=1000748002321
Interview with Ronnie (Pharmacist) about Powell Pharmacy services and team culture https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-living-with-emlah/id1838533266?i=1000730786703
Christmas/holiday episode with music teacher friend Katie Silcott (December 24, 2025 with singing and joy) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-living-with-emlah/id1838533266?i=1000742579242

Background information for Emlah Tubuo, PharmD (February 2026)

Dr. Emlah Tubuo is the host of the Intentional Living with Emlah Podcast, keynote speaker, Key Opinion Leader for Fullscript, and integrative pharmacist. She owns Powell Pharmacy, an Integrative Pharmacy in Powell, Ohio as well as Emlah Naturals, a third-party-tested dietary supplement line. Her focus on whole-person health emphasizes her pharmacy practice philosophy of "There is more to health than prescriptions". Her work is based on the pillars of Intentional Living: Nutrition, Movement, Inner Alignment, and Positive Social Connections.

Lessons learned about Emlah or podcasting in this episode:

We first met at the Ohio Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting in 2022.
Her path from college graduate to independent pharmacy owner took her from Cameroon to Powell, OH (Columbus, Ohio area)
Emlah started her podcast in 2025. She hesitated because she didn't think she was ready.
Friends and family encouraged Emlah to start her podcast. Tim Ulbrich, PharmD was mentioned.
Say "yes" to opportunities even when you don't feel fully prepared.
Emlah's philosophy of Intentional Living & Integrative Pharmacy is carried out throughout her episodes.
She used a table analogy to talk a out the Four Pillars of Intentional Living (surface = intentional living; 4 legs = pillars)
Modern medicine + lifestyle + supplements can coexist; we don't have to live in extremes.
Use nutrition to support medications
Movement can be simple and accessible, like walking 30 minutes daily.
Inner Alignment includes meditation, prayer, journaling, walking in nature, laughter, dancing, and more.
Positive Social Connections prevent loneliness and promote longevity and fulfillment. Be intentional with whom you spend your time.
Vitamin D is important. Know your Vitamin D level, and aim for an optimal level.
Powell Pharmacy "does healthcare differently." For example, Comprehensive Health Reviews.
Powell Pharmacy staff do > 100 squats/day!
Emlah's podcast reaches an international audience. She enjoys learning about her audience.
She publishes solo and interview shows. Episodes are around 30 min or less.
Emlah's approach to overcoming tech intimidation with podcasting included delegating tasks.
Every podcast episode includes an "intentional initiative."
Emlah offers Professional Development Resources for Pharmacists. To learn more, visit https://www.dremlahtubuo.com/
Advice for aspiring podcasters: be a guest first, listen to good podcasts, learn from podcast hosts, don't wait for everything to be perfect
Scheduling guests can be a challenge
Apply Emlah's "Do, Delegate, Delete" strategy with intention.
Batching episodes prevents burnout and inconsistency.
It's okay if the podcast also serves you (you get something out of podcasting)
Share what's in your head as a pharmacist podcaster.
Build a tribe—personally and professionally.

Subscribe to Emlah's newsletter https://intentional-living-newsletter.kit.com/profile/posts

Check out these two issues of Emlah's previous newsletters:

Discover Journeys: A New Way to Understand and Empower Health https://intentional-living-newsletter.kit.com/posts/discover-journeys-a-new-way-to-understand-and-empower-your-health
So Much Growth to Share https://intentional-living-newsletter.kit.com/posts/so-much-growth-to-share-catch-up-on-our-latest-updates

Links from this episode

Dr. Emlah Tubuo's Business Website https://www.dremlahtubuo.com/
Dr. Emlah Tubuo on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/emlahtubuo/
Dr. Emlah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.emlahtubuo/
Powell Pharmacy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/powellpharmacyoh
Dr. Emlah on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@dr.emlahtubuo
Education on Emlah's website: Pharmacist Fullscript Account Setup
Education on Emlah's website: Lunch and learn supplement knowledge
Education on Emlah's website: Discuss Dietary Supplements with confidence
Learn about Journeys Lab Testing for Pharmacists
Connect with Emlah (via her website)
Listen to my 1st interview with Dr. Emlah Tubuo (April 2022) https://bit.ly/4kRxcrz
Read Kim's book - Pharmacist Podcaster: A Podcast Planning Guide for Pharmacy Professionals

Pharmacist Podcasters Series

Part 1 with Ola Latala, PharmD (The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 248)
Part 2 with Deeb Eid, PharmD (The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 253)
Part 3 with Justin Cole, PharmD (The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 257)
Part 4 with Christina Fontana, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 262
Part 5 with Tony Dao, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 266
Part 6 with Dr. H (Hussam Hamoush, PharmD) The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 275
Part 7 with Julie Doan, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 297
Part 8 with Tim Ulbrich, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 306
Part 9 with Zain Syed, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 310
Part 10 with Rachel Gainsbrugh, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 323
Part 11 with Danielle Plummer, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 329
Part 12 with Cory Jenks, PharmD