Episode 43 | Turning Tragedy into Wellness

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DISRxUPT

Cedarville University Center for Pharmacy Innovation

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Episode 43 | Turning Tragedy into Wellness - Melissa Turner

DISRxUPT

36 minutes

9 months ago

Episode 43 | Turning Tragedy into Wellness - Melissa Turner

Episode 43: Turning Tragedy into Wellness with Dr. Melissa Turner

Host: Justin Cole
Guest: Dr. Melissa Turner, Founder of Turnaround Wellness and Tarheel PGx Consulting

Description: In this heartfelt episode of DISRxUPT, host Justin Cole sits down with Dr. Melissa Turner, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and founder of Turnaround Wellness. Melissa shares her deeply personal journey marked by significant challenges, including the tragic loss of her sister and father. These experiences have profoundly shaped her professional path and approach to wellness, integrating her Christian faith into her practice.

Melissa discusses her transition from working in retail pharmacy to founding her own businesses, Tarheel PGx Consulting and Turnaround Wellness. She explains how pharmacogenomics and nutrigenomics play a crucial role in her work, helping clients optimize their medication and nutrition based on their genetic profiles. Melissa also emphasizes the importance of holistic health, addressing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Throughout the episode, Melissa highlights the transformative power of her Christian faith in her life and work, offering insights into how she integrates scientific and spiritual support for her clients. She shares inspiring stories of clients who have experienced significant improvements in their health and well-being through her personalized care.

Key Topics:

Melissa's journey into pharmacy and the impact of personal tragedies on her career
The founding of Tarheel PGx Consulting and Turnaround Wellness
The role of pharmacogenomics and nutrigenomics in personalized health care
Integrating faith and spirituality into wellness practices
Overcoming challenges and finding purpose through adversity
Inspiring client success stories and the importance of holistic health

Quotes:

"I just feel that God has made us. We are a whole person and, yes, we need to take care of our physical health, our mental health, and our spiritual health, but we can't look at them in isolation."
"God has comforted us through all of our afflictions so we are called to comfort others."

Resources:

Turnaround Wellness
Turnaround Wellness YouTube Channel for client interviews and more insights

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