How to Redefine Growth Without Burning Out

In loving memory of Chris P., our longtime editor, whose steady care and talent supported this podcast from its earliest days.

As we wrap up the year, today’s solo episode is different; a quiet pause, a breath, and an honest look at what it means to lead your health and your life in alignment.

Tamar reflects on the evolution of the show, from its early days as Pivoting Pharmacy with Nutrigenomics to the vibrant, expansive conversations inside Raise the Script. She shares what 2025 taught her about purpose, pacing, capacity, and why pausing is sometimes the most powerful decision a high-achieving woman can make.

This episode also honors the memory of Chris Potts, our longtime podcast editor, who passed away unexpectedly in November and whose craftsmanship helped shape the sound of this show from its earliest days.

Tamar pulls back the curtain on what’s unfolding inside LYFE Balance—from the evolution of the InHer Glow® Concierge Experience to the deeper focus on helping high-achieving women design their energy, metabolism, and longevity through DNA-aligned wellness.

This isn’t goodbye. It’s a recalibration. A reset before the next rise.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why alignment, not hustle,Nis the foundation of sustainable wellness
• The neuroscience of “the pause” and why recovery matters
• What 2025 revealed about leading with intention instead of urgency
• How LYFE Balance is evolving to serve women at an even deeper level

 Special Message from Dr. Tamar Lawful: Discover the InHer Glow® Concierge Wellness Experience , a precision health program designed exclusively for high-achieving women ready to lose weight, boost energy, and reduce medications without guesswork. Spots are limited! Apply today at thelyfebalance.com/concierge

Chapters

• 2:54 Welcome And Purpose Of The Pause
• 4:42 Honoring Chris And Behind-The-Scenes Craft
• 6:20 From Pivoting Pharmacy To Raising The Script
• 9:45 Alignment Over Hustle
• 12:18 Rest As Strategy In Nutrigenomics
• 15:59 The Team, Family, And Support Network
• 18:44 Community Gratitude And Impact
• 22:25 2026 Vision And Concierge Evolution
• 25:03 Staying Connected During The Podcast Pause
• 26:58 Closing Reflections And Call To Realign

Transcript

Speaker: 1:56

If you're ready to break free from outdated, one-size-fits-all healthcare, you're in the right place. Welcome to Raise the Script with Nutrigenomics, brought to you by InHer Glow® by LYFE Balance. Here's a little truth bomb. We're all unique, right down to our DNA. So it's no wonder we respond differently to the same medications, foods, and environments. How do you discover what your body needs? Which medications, foods, supplements, or exercises are right for you? How can you manage chronic conditions without piling on more prescriptions? That's what we're here to explore. I'm your host, Dr. Tamar Lawful, Doctor of Pharmacy, Nutrigenomic Specialist, and your partner in reimagining how we personalize care for better outcomes. Whether you are a patient or a practitioner, let's raise the script and bring healthcare to higher levels together because the future of health is personal. Hey beautiful people, it's Dr. Tamar Lawful, Doctor of Pharmacy, Nutrigenomics Specialist, and your host of Raise the Script with Nutrigenomics. You know, as we wrap up this year and get ready to step into 2026, I wanted to create a different kind of episode. No guests today, no deep dive into genetics or hormones or metabolism. It's just you and me reflecting, breathing, and being honest about where we are and where we're going. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for your health, your purpose, and your peace is to pause. And this episode is exactly that a pause, a reflection, a gentle closing of one chapter before the next one begins. But before we move into today's reflection, I want to take a moment to honor someone who quietly shaped this podcast from behind the scenes. My editor, Chris, passed away unexpectedly last month. And while his voice was never heard on the show, his care and craftsmanship were present in every episode he touched. And the clarity, the pacing, the steady excellence that became part of Raise the Script Sound. Chris worked with me from the early days back when this show was still pivoting pharmacy with Nutrigenomics through every transition, every rebrand, every evolution. He showed up with patience, skill, and a genuine belief in this mission. Recently, he sent me a message that meant so much. He said, Dr. T, I'm quite proud to have been able to contribute to your podcast. And I've learned a lot from you and your guests and wish much continued success and growth for your company. That was the kind of person Chris was. He was supportive, gracious, and committed to work without ever needing to be seen. So I want to send my condolences out to his wife and his family again. And I want to dedicate this final episode of the season to him, to Chris. Thank you for lending your talent to the show, for shaping it sound, and for helping me bring these conversations to life with integrity and consistency. Your work mattered, and I'm grateful for the part you played in this journey. This episode is for you. You know, when I started this podcast, I didn't even have the name raise the script yet. It was called Pivoting Pharmacy with Nutrigenomics. That name came from what I was witnessing in the pharmacy world at the time. You know, so many pharmacists, especially in retail, were burned out and walking away from the profession they once loved, the profession they signed up to be a part of to help people. And I understood that feeling all too well. I've worked those long shifts, the 12-hour days. Granted, I only did retail as a student. Uh when I got my degree, I left. I bailed out. I went into um I went into working for Bristol Meyer Squib and then I went into hospital pharmacy, long-term care, and never never looked back into retail. They have long days, very difficult to take breaks. The constant pace that leaves you running on fumes and wondering if the work you do is even making a difference anymore. But I also knew something else. Pharmacists are some of the most capable, compassionate, and clinically skilled professionals in healthcare. We have the knowledge, the access, and the trust of patients. We just needed a way to use those skills. That's why I created Pivoting Pharmacy with Nutrigenomics to remind my colleagues that you don't have to leave pharmacy to find purpose again. You just need it to pivot, to expand how they practice, to integrate genetics, nutrition, and lifestyle, and to help patients not only manage disease, but also optimize their health. And those early conversations, the ones about genes like MTHFR, the role of methylation, or how stress shows up in our biochemistry, started opening new doors. What began as a podcast for pharmacists quickly grew into something much bigger. I started hearing from nurses, fitness professionals, health coaches, doctors, and women who weren't in healthcare at all. They just wanted to understand their bodies better. And that's when I realized something powerful. This wasn't just about pivoting pharmacy anymore. It was about pivoting health. So the podcast evolved from pivoting pharmacy with nutrigenomics to raise the script with neutrogenomics, a name that captured what the mission had truly become. Rewriting the outdated scripts we've been handed about our bodies, our health, and even our potential. Looking back now, I see that evolution as a mirror of my own journey from pharmacist to functional practitioner, from employee to entrepreneur, from educator to coach. And every step was a lesson in what's possible when you stop following the old script and start authoring your own. And through it all, this podcast has been my classroom, my journal, and my community. It's been a space where we've learned, questioned, and grown together. So as I sit here now reflecting on how far this show has come, I just want to say whether you've been here since pivoting pharmacy days or you found us more recently to raise a script. Thank you. You've been part of this evolution every step of the way. If I had to choose one word to describe 2025, it would be alignment, not perfection, not productivity, alignment. This year taught me what it really means to work and walk in alignment, not just with my purpose, but with my capacity. You see, when I first started Life Balance and this podcast, I was working full-time nights in a hospital. I still am. On my off weeks, I'd flip my schedule completely to meet with clients, record episodes, edit outlines, and answer messages. It was exhilarating, but it's also exhausting. At first, I told myself it's just part of the hustle. That passion, demanded sacrifice, right? That if I just kept pushing, everything would eventually balance out. But what I've learned, and maybe you felt this too, is that hustle without alignment leads to depletion, not expansion. So this year I started listening differently, listening to my body, my energy, my genes, yes, but also to my seasons. There were moments when the entrepreneur in me wanted to sprint, so but the woman in me needed rest. Moments when opportunities look good on paper, but didn't align with my deeper mission. And that's when it hit me. Alignment isn't about doing more, it's about doing what matters most and letting the rest fall away. That realization changed everything about how I worked, how I led, and even how I served my clients. Because when you're building something with meaning, there comes a point where you have to pause and ask, is this growth still aligned with the vision? For me, that answer meant taking a hard, honest look at my time, my focus, and my priorities. I I realized that um while the podcast has been such a fulfilling part of my work, it's also time to make space for the next level of impact. The truth is, LYFE Balance has grown far beyond what I imagined when I hit record for the first episode of Pivot and Pharmacy. We've gone from helping pharmacists rediscover purpose to guiding high-achieving women, executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders toward health that supports the lives they're building. That expansion has been incredible to witness, but it's also required deeper focus, stronger systems, and more intention. And so as I move into 2026, I'm choosing to press pause on the podcast. Not because I'm tired of it, but because I want to honor it. I want to make sure that when Raza's script returns, it does so with even more clarity, creativity, and purpose. This pause is not a retreat, it's a recalibration. The same advice I give clients every day. You can't reach your next level on yesterday's rhythm. You have to align your pace with your purpose. That's the lesson 2025 gave me, and it's the one I'm taking into every part of 2026, friend. You know, we live in a world that celebrates motion, constant motion, the next launch, the next goal, the next vision or version of success. And somewhere along the way, we've mistaken movement for progress. But here's the thing: in both science and life, growth doesn't happen during the sprint, it happens in the recovery. Think about your muscles for a second. They don't get stronger while you're lifting the weight, they rebuild in that pause that follows. The same is true for your hormones, your brain, your genes. In nutrigenomics, we know that your DNA doesn't thrive under constant stress signals, right? When cortisol stays elevated and your body never feels safe enough to rest, genes that support repair and longevity literally start to quiet down. That's why rest isn't laziness, it's leadership. It's saying, I'm creating space for the next level of me. And if I'm honest, it took me a while to truly embody that. I've always been someone who prides myself on resilience. The pharmacist who can manage three things at once, the entrepreneur who could function on little sleep, the woman who could make it all work somehow. But resilience without restoration is just survival in disguise. Pausing taught me that slowing down doesn't erase your drive, it refines it. It's the space where clarity begins to whisper. This is what still fits, this is what no longer does. It's where creativity flows again, where your nervous system exhales and where you reconnect with the part of you that remembers why you started in the first place. And when you give yourself that permission, you start leading differently, not from depletion, but from discernment. That's the power of a pause. It's not about stopping because you're tired. It's about choosing to rest because you're evolving. As I've guided women through the InHer Glow® concierge experience, I've seen how powerful this truth is in real life. When they stop pushing against their biology and start aligning with it, their sleep improves, their weight stabilizes, their stress eases, their focus returns. That same truth applies beyond health. It's how we lead our families, our businesses, and ourselves. So when I talk about pausing the podcast, it's not from burnout, it's from belief. Belief that the next version of Race's script deserves to be built from a place of alignment, not obligation. It's me choosing to walk when I teach, to honor my own DNA rhythm, to reset my creative energy and to design what comes next with intention. Because when you give yourself the grace to pause, you don't lose momentum. You multiply it. Let me pull back the curtain for a moment. Behind every episode you've ever listened to, there's been so much more than just a microphone and a message, friend. There's been heart, intention, and a lot of behind-the-scenes teamwork that made each episode possible. There were outlines drafted, there were voice notes recorded between client sessions and late night edits when the world was quiet and my ideas were still loud. And through it all, I've been surrounded by people who helped bring this vision to life. First, as I mentioned earlier, Chris, my incredible podcast editor, who was with me from the very beginning. When this show was still called Pivoting Pharmacy with Nutrigenomics, Chris was there shaping my sound, cleaning up my early recordings, and helping me find my rhythm behind the mic. He pivoted right alongside me as the show evolved. New name, new tone, new direction. Chris was ready. He was on it. He said, Whatever you need, I got some ideas for you. Just tell me when. He always brought his expertise and patience to every single episode. I also want to acknowledge Jodi Ann, my amazing assistant as the business groom. She became such an anchor behind the scenes, keeping things running, organizing our systems, following up with leads, and making sure our clients felt cared for every step of the way. She's been my steady support through launches, emails, and the many moving pieces of LYFE Balance. Jodi Ann, thank you for holding it all together with such grace and dedication. And then there's my daughter, Aubrey, who has had a front row seat to this entire journey. She's watched me record in our home office, peeked around a corner during Zoom interviews, and listened to my episodes in the car after school. Sometimes she'll ask, Mommy, are you famous? And I smile because she doesn't realize that what she's really seeing isn't fame. It's purpose. She's watched me build something from the ground up, something that combines science, service, and soul. And I hope that when she's older, she'll remember those moments, the microphone, the camera, the quiet focus before recording, as a reminder that she can use her voice to make an impact too. That right there is the heart behind this decision because Ray's script was has never been about me. It's been about the people who believed in this mission, supported it, and grew with it. So as Life Balance continues to expand, I want to honor this next season with the same level of excellence, creativity, and care that built the podcast. Behind the scenes, we've been growing the InHer Glow® Concierge Experience, refining our DNA strategy and developing more ways to help women align their health and leadership with their design. That kind of work requires the same focus, same devotion, and most importantly, the same heart that went into every single episode of this show. So this pause isn't an ending, it's an honoring of the work, the team, and the season that made all of this possible. And when I return to the mic, I want to do it with the same clarity, joy, and purpose, bringing you conversations that match the next level of where LYFE Balance and honestly where we are all headed. If there's one thing this journey has taught me, it's that no vision grows in isolation. From the very first episode of pivoting pharmacy with Nutrigenomics to the latest chapter of Raises Script, this podcast has been a community effort, a collective heartbeat of people who believes that health could be personal, purposeful, and empowering. So to every guest who said yes, thank you for showing up with your stories, your science, and your heart. You've trusted me to ask real questions and hold space for complex conversations. Each of you brought your own brilliance. And together, we built a library of wisdom that's touched thousands of listeners around the world. To my colleagues in pharmacy and healthcare, thank you for being open to new ideas, uh, for staying curious, for reminding me that innovation doesn't always mean abandoning tradition. Sometimes it just means expanding it. To the women who tune in week after week, the executives, the entrepreneurs, the mothers, the professionals who listen while driving between meetings or walking the neighborhood after a long day, thank you for letting me be part of your rhythm. You sent messages saying that episode was exactly what I needed. Or now I understand my body in a whole new way. Every one of those messages has fueled me more than you know. And to my clients, past, present, and future, thank you for trusting me to walk alongside you as you discover the language of your DNA. You've proven that precision health isn't just a concept, it's a catalyst. And to my friends, some of whom are marketing professors, attorneys, clinical dietitians, psychiatrists, and veterinarians, thank you. Our daily group chat where we share everything from work wins to life lessons, frustrations with dating to hilarious memes, has been my constant circle of support. You've reminded me to breathe when I'm overthinking. I tend to do that a lot. Um, you celebrate every small milestone like it was a major award and shown up for me in ways that words can barely capture. You've encouraged my pivots, championed my growth, and never once questioned the vision, even when the path looked a little unconventional. That kind of unwavering belief has meant the world to me. To my fellow podcasters, mentors, and behind-the-scenes supporters, thank you for the encouragement, the tech tips, and the reminders to keep going when the journey felt uphill. And to my family, thank you for tearing me on even when Nutrigenomics isn't exactly your everyday topic of conversation. You might not always know what all the Gene names mean, but you've always believed in me. Your love and encouragement have been my foundation, keeping me grounded through every new venture and every late night idea. This community, you have shown me that raising the script isn't just a tagline, it's a movement. A movement of people refusing to settle for fine when thriving is possible, a movement of professionals reclaiming their purpose, a movement of women redefining what health, energy, and success can look like on their own terms. When I scroll back through the episodes, all 100 plus of them, what I see isn't just a catalog of topics, it's a timeline of transformation. Mine, yours, ours. So before I step into the next season of LYFE Balance, I want to say this as clearly as I can. Thank you for listening. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for believing that health can be both science-based and soul aligned. You are the reason I keep hitting record. You are the reason this show matters. As I look ahead to 2026, one word keeps coming up for me expansion. Not just in size or scale, but in depth, in reach and in impact. Because this next chapter of Life Balance isn't just about growing bigger, it's about growing bolder. Over the past few years, we've built something truly special, a space where high-achieving women can finally stop guessing, stop chasing quick fixes, and start aligning their health with their DNA. And in 2026, that mission gets an upgrade. Behind the scenes, my team and I have been refining the Interglo Concierge Experience, the program designed for women who want to elevate their energy, metabolism, and longevity with precision. We're taking everything that's worked for our clients, the DNA strategy, the personalized nutrition and fitness plans, the genetic insight into stress hormones and metabolism, and evolving it into a concierge experience that feels even more customized, luxurious, and seamless. Because women who lead deserve health care that rises to their level, not another program that tells them to slow down or shrink to fit a system that was never designed for them in the first place. In 2026, you will also see more educational series and live video conversations on social media, places where we'll continue raising the script on health and leadership in real time. Those videos will become the bridge between this podcast and what comes next. Shorter, more focused visual conversations about energy, longevity, and performance through the lens of genetics. And if you've ever thought to yourself, one day I'll work with her, let this be your sign that one day might just be today. Because the next evolution of LYFE Balance isn't just for women who want to feel better. It's for women who want to live better, lead better, and design their health with the same intention they design their success. If that resonates with you, I'd love for you to stay connected. You can always find me at thelifebalance.com. That's t-h-l-y-falance.com, where we'll be sharing updates on upcoming programs, special events, and new tools to help you align your health with your purpose. And of course, you can stay connected with me on LinkedIn where I'll continue showing up, maybe not behind this mic for a while, but definitely on camera to share insights, stories, and strategies that keep this movement alive. This pause isn't the end of raise the script. It's the reset before the next rise. Because the conversations we started here about genetics, hormones, energy, and personalized health are far from over. If anything, they're just beginning a new form. So as 2026 unfolds, I'll be pouring my focus into that next evolution, into creating spaces that help more women thrive in alignment with who they are in the deepest level, from their DNA to their mindset to their lifestyle. And when the time is right, raise the script will return, evolved, refreshed, and ready to meet this new era of women's health with even greater impact. Until then, I hope you will continue this journey with me in the places where we're still connecting, learning and growing together, because this pause is the power. And what's coming next is the elevation, friend. As I sit here recording this final episode of the year, and for a little while, the final episode of Raise a Script, I can't help but think about how far we've come together. When I first hit record, I had no idea how this show would evolve. But what I did know was that conversations can change lives, and yours have changed mine. So as we step into 2026, I want to invite you to do what I'm doing right now. Pause, reflect, realign. You don't have to rush into the new year with a list of goals or resolutions. Instead, give yourself space to listen to your body, your intuition, your energy. Ask yourself, what feels aligned for me this year? What deserves more of my attention? And what can I finally release? That's where your transformation begins. Not in the doing, but in the deciding. Because the truth is the pause isn't the absence of growth, it's the birthplace of clarity. When you pause intentionally, you start to hear what matters most. You notice the patterns, the people, the passions that light you up, and you realize that success, real success, is simply alignment in motion. As I close this chapter, I just want to say again how grateful I am for you for showing up, for listening, for growing right alongside me. Whether you've been here since pivoting pharmacy of nutrigenomics or joined us in the raise the script era, you've been part of something special. Together, we've redefined what health means from one size fits all to one size fits you. So as we both pause for what's next, I hope you carry this reminder with you into the new year. You are not behind, you are becoming. That helps this message reach more people, even while the podcast takes a breather. And remember, this isn't goodbye. You can always stay connected with me and explore everything we're creating on the website or find me on LinkedIn where the conversation continues. Check out the show note for the links to connect. Thank you for being part of the Raise the Script journey. Thank you for growing with me and for believing that healthcare can be both personal and powerful. Thank you for listening, for learning, and for growing with me wherever life takes us. Next, keep raising the script in your health, your habits, and your hope. Because together we can bring healthcare to higher levels.