Welcome to B.U.D.S.

A little about me:

• I’m a community pharmacist, working in pediatrics and family medicine.

• I’m building a niche practice in deprescribing — helping my patients reduce their medicines by using lifestyle interventions to reverse and improve their health. Main focus: depression, anxiety, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.

Topics I enjoy writing and thinking about:

• Reimagining healthcare, specifically primary care and community pharmacy.

• Sharing practical insights and unique pearls of wisdom from diverse philosophies and sources, to help my readers build mental resilience, overcome anxiety and depression, and move beyond their sole reliance on prescription pills.

• My Sub-Substack — PediatRx, where I share lessons from my journey as a father and clinician, navigating the challenges of modern parenting in an age of AI, social media, and rising mental health concerns.

• Behind The Counter. My ongoing series where I share short stories from my patient interactions, offering a glimpse into my world behind the pharmacy counter as I attempt to help my patients navigate the complex sick-care healthcare system — not by pushing pills, but by dispensing a dose of humor, hope, and insight.

The Mission.

My vision for building this platform is simple. Build a supportive community of like-minded people. Understand the complexities of our world and cultivate curiosity, compassion and empathy. Use mental and physical training as a means of Discipline to develop strength and resilience. Finally, incorporate moments of Stillness to help bring presence and tranquility to the chaos of our everyday lives.

Together, we can build healthier communities and make a better world for the next generation.

Thank you for your support.

Shawn Gill. PharmD. DipACLM.