Sports Pharmacy Network Podcast

About Sports Pharmacy Network Podcast

Welcome to the Sports Pharmacy Podcast, produced by the Sports Pharmacy Network! This podcast brings you dynamic conversations at the intersection of sports and healthcare. Join us as we sit down with a variety of expert guests, including pharmacists, physicians, dietitians, athletic trainers, mental health professionals, and other specialists, to explore the latest in sports medicine and athlete care. Whether you're a healthcare professional, athlete, or sports enthusiast, the Sports Pharmacy Podcast (Sports Rx Podcast) is your go-to resource for optimizing health and performance.

Publisher

Sports Pharmacy Network

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Oct 2023

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Homeopathy and the Cyclical Athlete: Hormones, PMS, and Menopause

   In the third and final episode of our Homeopathy Series, Dr. Hakimi returns to the Sports Pharmacy Podcast for a conversation focused on the female athlete and hormonal health—from the menstrual cycle through menopause. We begin by exploring the growing conversation around female physiology in sports medicine, including how hormonal fluctuations may influence training, recovery, symptoms, and injury risk. Dr. Hakimi then discusses how the homeopathic approach to hormonal health differs from—and may be used alongside—conventional strategies such as hormonal contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy. From there, we get practical. We explore commonly used homeopathic medications for PMS and menstrual symptoms, including Sepia, Pulsatilla, and Cimicifuga, how their symptom profiles differ, and approaches to acute menstrual cramping. We also discuss where other strategies may fit into the picture. Finally, we turn our attention to the perimenopausal and menopausal athlete, an increasingly important population in sports medicine. Dr. Hakimi shares commonly used homeopathic approaches during this transition and discusses how they may be incorporated alongside conventional care. To close out the series, we talk about what someone should know before seeking homeopathic care—including how to find a qualified practitioner, what to expect from an initial consultation, and how to set realistic expectations for follow-up and results. From menstrual cycles to menopause, this episode rounds out our series with a look at how homeopathy is used across different stages of the female athlete’s life. A big thank you to Dr. Hakimi for joining us in this three-part series! You can find him here: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bodyofharmony/ (https://www.instagram.com/bodyofharmony/) LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpayamhakimi/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpayamhakimi/) TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@body.of.harmony (https://www.tiktok.com/@body.of.harmony) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/BodyofHarmony (https://www.youtube.com/c/BodyofHarmony) Delphi https://www.delphi.ai/payam-hakimi (https://www.delphi.ai/payam-hakimi) Website https://bodyofharmony.com/ (https://bodyofharmony.com/) Links for CEDH https://www.cedhusa.org (https://www.cedhusa.org/) https://www.instagram.com/cedhusa/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/cedhusa/?hl=en) https://www.linkedin.com/company/cedh-usa (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cedh-usa) As a reminder, the information provided by the Sports Pharmacy Network is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Thank you again for listening to the Sports Pharmacy Podcast and we hope you'll join us for our next episode! Become a member for exclusive members only content at sportsrxnetwork.com (https://sportsrxnetwork.com) Instagram: sportsrxnetwork (https://www.instagram.com/sportsrxnetwork) LinkedIn: Sports Pharmacy Network (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportspharmacy/posts/?feedView=all)

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Homeopathy for Recovery: Sleep, Stress, and Performance

   In Part 2 of our Homeopathy Series, Dr. Hakimi returns to the Sports Pharmacy Podcast to explore how homeopathic medicine may be incorporated into the broader recovery and wellness strategies used by athletes. We begin by discussing how homeopathy may be integrated alongside conventional medications, supplements, and other approaches commonly used in functional and integrative medicine. For pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, we also tackle an important practical question: what should we know when an athlete is already taking medications such as SSRIs, stimulants, sleep medications, or oral contraceptives? From there, we turn our attention to recovery and the nervous system. Dr. Hakimi walks us through homeopathic approaches used for physical and mental fatigue, difficulty sleeping, feeling overworked or overwhelmed, and pre-competition anxiety—including how different presentations of performance anxiety may influence product selection. We wrap up with practical considerations for athletes interested in incorporating homeopathic products into their routine, including timing, meals, caffeine, training, and competition. Whether you're a pharmacist, sports medicine professional, athlete, or simply interested in integrative approaches to recovery, this episode continues our exploration of homeopathy with a focus on the real-world situations athletes encounter every day. Links for Dr. Payam Hakimi/ Body of Harmony: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bodyofharmony/ (https://www.instagram.com/bodyofharmony/) LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpayamhakimi/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpayamhakimi/) TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@body.of.harmony (https://www.tiktok.com/@body.of.harmony) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/BodyofHarmony (https://www.youtube.com/c/BodyofHarmony) Delphi https://www.delphi.ai/payam-hakimi (https://www.delphi.ai/payam-hakimi) Website https://bodyofharmony.com/ (https://bodyofharmony.com/) Links for CEDH https://www.cedhusa.org (https://www.cedhusa.org/) https://www.instagram.com/cedhusa/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/cedhusa/?hl=en) https://www.linkedin.com/company/cedh-usa (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cedh-usa) As a reminder, the information provided by the Sports Pharmacy Network is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Thank you again for listening to the Sports Pharmacy Podcast and we hope you'll join us for our next episode! Become a member for exclusive members only content at sportsrxnetwork.com (https://sportsrxnetwork.com) Instagram: sportsrxnetwork (https://www.instagram.com/sportsrxnetwork) LinkedIn: Sports Pharmacy Network (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportspharmacy/posts/?feedView=all)

3. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Homeopathy 101: From Theory to the Training Room

   In the first episode of our 3 part Homeopathy Series, we’re joined by Dr. Hakimi to explore the foundations of homeopathic medicine and where it may fit within modern healthcare and sports medicine. We start with the basics—what exactly is homeopathy, what philosophy guides its use, and how does it differ from herbal medicine, dietary supplements, and conventional pharmaceuticals? From there, we dive into some of the questions clinicians are likely to have, including proposed mechanisms of action, the current evidence base, safety and drug interaction considerations, and what athletes subject to anti-doping regulations should know. Then, we take the conversation into the training room. Dr. Hakimi discusses inflammation and the healing process, considerations surrounding NSAID use during recovery, and commonly used homeopathic approaches for acute aches, pains, bruising, joint trauma, and tendon or ligament injuries—including a closer look at Arnica montana. Whether you’re a pharmacist, sports medicine professional, athlete, or simply curious about homeopathy, this episode provides a practical introduction to the topic while exploring some of the biggest questions surrounding its use in sports and healthcare. Links for Dr. Payam Hakim / Body of Harmony Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bodyofharmony/ (https://www.instagram.com/bodyofharmony/) LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpayamhakimi/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpayamhakimi/) TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@body.of.harmony (https://www.tiktok.com/@body.of.harmony) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/BodyofHarmony (https://www.youtube.com/c/BodyofHarmony) Delphi https://www.delphi.ai/payam-hakimi (https://www.delphi.ai/payam-hakimi) Website https://bodyofharmony.com/ (https://bodyofharmony.com/) Links for CEDH https://www.cedhusa.org (https://www.cedhusa.org/) https://www.instagram.com/cedhusa/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/cedhusa/?hl=en) https://www.linkedin.com/company/cedh-usa (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cedh-usa) As a reminder, the information provided by the Sports Pharmacy Network is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Thank you again for listening to the Sports Pharmacy Podcast and we hope you’ll join us for our next episode! Become a member for exclusive members only content at sportsrxnetwork.com (https://sportsrxnetwork.com) Instagram: sportsrxnetwork (https://www.instagram.com/sportsrxnetwork) LinkedIn: Sports Pharmacy Network (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportspharmacy/)

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

18,131

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

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Quality

63

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

60

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