When Food Meets Medicine is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Remí Olukoya, PharmD. Each episode features medical experts, oncologists, pharmacists, and functional medicine practitioners in evidence-based conversations about how food, supplements, and lifestyle choices affect your medications and health outcomes. From cancer nutrition to diabetes reversal, GLP-1 drugs to food-drug interactions — this is the medical podcast for patients, caregivers, and clinicians who want the full picture.
When Food Meets Medicine
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When Food Meets Medicine is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Remí Olukoya, PharmD. Each episode features medical experts, oncologists, pharmacists, and functional medicine practitioners in evidence-based conversations about how food, supplements, and lifestyle choices affect your medications and health outcomes. From cancer nutrition to diabetes reversal, GLP-1 drugs to food-drug interactions — this is the medical podcast for patients, caregivers, and clinicians who want the full picture.
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July 28, 2026
Season 2 Is Here — Here Is What Is Coming
<p>Season 2 of When Food Meets Medicine launches August 4th. In this solo preview episode, Dr. Remí Olukoya, PharmD — licensed pharmacist and founder of PharmaPlan Systems — walks you through what is coming: 12 episodes, 11 specialist guests, and the most culturally specific food-drug interaction conversations the show has ever had.</p><p>This season covers: food and diabetes medication, antidepressants and food, menopause treatment options, cultural diets and kidney disease, PCOS and hormones, prenatal medications and food safety, pediatric medications, and a solo deep-dive on neurological medications and food.</p><p>If you are managing a chronic illness, caring for someone who is, or working in healthcare — this season was made for you.</p><p>Subscribe on Spotify so Episode 1 lands in your feed on August 4th.</p><p>Free food-drug interaction guide: </p><p>pharmaplansystems.com/free-guide</p><p>Ask a Pharmacy Counter question: </p><p>instagram.com/medimealsafe — comment QUESTION </p><p>Email Dr. Remí: <a href="mailto:hello@pharmaplansystems.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">podcast@pharmaplansystems.com</a></p><p>Keywords: food drug interactions, pharmacist podcast, medication safety, food as medicine, chronic illness, diabetes diet, kidney disease nutrition, menopause medication, PCOS diet, prenatal nutrition, pediatric medication, neurological medications, cultural nutrition, patient education, pharmacy podcast</p>
June 16, 2026
When Food Becomes Medicine: A Metabolic Approach to Cancer | Dr. Nasha Winters
<p>When Food Becomes Medicine: A Metabolic Approach to Cancer | Season 1 Finale | When Food Meets Medicine — a health podcast, functional medicine podcast, and medical podcast series hosted by Dr. Remí Olukoya, PharmD.</p><p>In this season one finale, host Dr. Remi Olukoya welcomes Dr. Nasha Winters, a naturopathic oncologist who was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 ovarian cancer at 19 years old and given three months to live. Twenty-eight years later, she has not only survived but has dedicated her career to understanding the metabolic approach to cancer, working with over 10,000 patients and co-authoring the foundational text The Metabolic Approach to Cancer.</p><p>This conversation explores the Warburg effect and why cancer cells metabolize glucose differently, how mitochondria serve as sensors that respond to our dietary and environmental choices, and the critical food-drug interactions that can determine treatment success or failure. Dr. Winters shares research showing that fasting less than 13 hours per night was associated with 36% higher breast cancer recurrence, and discusses how her clinical retreats demonstrated measurable metabolic changes within just four days of intervention.</p><p>For patients navigating cancer, caregivers seeking to help, and clinicians wanting to expand their understanding of integrative approaches, this episode offers science-backed insights on creating a metabolic terrain that supports healing alongside conventional treatment.</p><p>What you will learn in this episode:</p><ul><li>The Warburg effect and why cancer cells use glucose differently from healthy cells</li><li>How mitochondria function as sensors, translators, and responders — and what that means for cancer</li><li>Why 93% of Americans are metabolically compromised and what to do about it</li><li>Fasting research: how 13 hours of overnight fasting reduced breast cancer recurrence by 36%</li><li>Critical food-drug interactions including grapefruit, tamoxifen, St. John's Wort, and curcumin at high doses</li><li>The chronotherapy evidence: why the time of day you take chemotherapy changes how well it works</li><li>Why the terrain — not just the tumour — determines treatment outcomes</li><li>How to find a therapeutically trained oncology nutritionist</li><li>The preconception research: what your father ate affects your disease risk in your lifetime</li></ul><p>Resources mentioned:<br>The Metabolic Approach to Cancer — Dr. Nasha Winters<br>Ravenous — Sam Apple<br>Circadian Code — Dr. Sachin Panda<br>Fasting Cancer — Dr. Walter Longo<br>drnasha.com | Tend the Terrain podcast | Tend the Terrain Substack<br>MediMeal Safe app — pharmaplansystems.com<br>MediMeal Plan — pharmaplansystems.com<br>Foods That Clash With Your Prescriptions — Dr. Remí Olukoya</p><p>Find When Food Meets Medicine on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Amazon Music.<br>Subscribe so you never miss an episode: pharmaplansystems.com/podcast</p><p>Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician, pharmacist, or healthcare team before making changes to your diet, medications, or treatment plan.</p><p></p>
June 9, 2026
Does Your Blood Type Actually Determine Which Foods Are Safe With Your Medication?
<p><strong>Ever wondered if your blood type really determines which foods are safe with your medications? In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover the truth behind the popular blood type diet phenomenon and learn about the food-drug interactions that actually matter for your health. Dr. Ugomma Okorougo, a family medicine physician, public health specialist, and nutrition coach, joins Dr. Remi Olukoya to separate science from social media hype. You'll learn why grapefruit affects over 85 medications, discover how cultural dietary practices impact medication safety, and understand when to seek emergency care for food-drug interactions. Dr. Okorougo shares compelling patient stories that illustrate the critical importance of honest communication with healthcare providers about your actual eating habits, supplements, and traditional remedies. This episode empowers you with practical knowledge to advocate for yourself in healthcare settings while maintaining your cultural food traditions safely. Whether you're managing chronic conditions or taking over-the-counter medications, you'll gain actionable insights that could significantly impact your treatment outcomes. Subscribe to When Food Meets Medicine wherever you listen to podcasts.</strong></p>
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