We cover Dickie's journey into sports pharmacy, supplement mistakes athletes often make, and practical steps for getting started in the field. 👉 Don’t forget to follow Dickie Friday for more insights!

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Time stamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:02) Get to know Dickie Friday

(01:58) What sparked his interest in sports pharmacy and his journey in sports pharmacy

(06:15) Memorable sports pharmacy experiences and typical day at work

(10:41) Integrating blood test interpretation into sports pharmacy practice

(15:20) Common supplement or medication mistakes Dickie sees among athletes

(19:06) Use of NSAIDs among athletes

(19:56) Building credibility in the sports world through being a clinical pharmacist

Holding conversations with athletes about banned substances

(25:14) Practical steps for becoming a sports pharmacist

(31:53) Resources to improve sports pharmacy practice

(35:54) Quick fire chat with Dickie

We chat with Emily Shears—sports pharmacist and founder of the Female Athlete Network—to explore what it really means to support anyone who move with purpose.

From filling gaps in female athlete health to shaking up the pressure in high-performance environments, Em shares bold insights and her vision for the future of sports pharmacy.

Plus: a quick-fire round you don’t want to miss.

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Time stamps:

(00:00-00:22) Welcome and introduction

(00:22-01:28) Meet Emily Shears

(01:28-10:20) Em’s sports pharmacy journey

(10:20-17:15) Sports pharmacy consultancy in Australia

(17:15-23:02) Supporting anyone who exercises with intention as a sports pharmacist

(23:02-29:05) Common gaps in female athlete health

(29:05-36:09) Challenges when working with female athletes in high-performance environments

(36:09-45:47) Biggest challenges in sports pharmacy

(45:47-53:59) Em’s vision for sports pharmacy

(53:59-01:01:54) Quick fire questions for Em

(01:01:54-01:03:26) Closing

Jess and Nilhan provides a recap from the Sports Pharmacy Summit 2025. Tune intop get the highlights and takeaways from the summit, and learn what's next for sports pharmacy.

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Time stamps:

(00:00-03:45) A vibrant and multidisciplinary summit

(03:45-05:00) Third party tested supplements

(05:00-11:42) Female athlete health insights

(11:43-14:25) Sports cardiology insights

14:25-18:12) Preworkout insights

(18:12-20:40) Insights from pathfinders of sports pharmacy and what’s next

(20:40-23:09) Overall highlights and closing