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DR. MONICA KRISHNAN

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🔹Clinical Pharmacist, PharmD
🔹Mental Health Advocate
🔹Grief/Healing Advocate
🔹Mom to ( A & A 💕)
🔹Author✍️ | Speaker🎤
🔹Ft in @goodrx 🎥
🔹Book⬇️ 🔗@amazon

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#shoutla thank you for having me!

Full interview now available in my 🔗 in bio by @drmonicapharmd

My Book @finding_pocketsofsunshine turns 1 🎉this November and I can’t tell you how thankful I am for all of your love and support ❤️

May we continue to find pockets of sunshine ☀️ together in our healing ❤️‍🩹 journeys , may we continue to shed light on topics like mental health & grief and may we remind ourselves that we can be a human form of sunshine to someone in need 🙏
📸 @amoriphotography
📖@amazon

#author #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #healingenergy #childrensbook #griefhealing

❤️Dr Monica by @drmonicapharmd

Thank you @voyagelamag for the 2026 feature, highlighting my work as a Mental Health & Grief Advocate, Clinical Pharmacist, Speaker and Author ✍️

Full article :🔗LINKinBio

#pharmacist #author #healing #empowering
#mentalhealthadvocate by @drmonicapharmd

Happy Election Day! 🗳️
Grateful to vote with both my daughters this year.

@anjali.krishnann @anyakrishnann 🗳️🗳️ by @drmonicapharmd

✨ Excited to explore the world of creative writing on Substack!

Substack is emerging as a a popular refreshing space for creativity, where writers, storytellers, and curious minds can share their voices, explore ideas, and connect ✍️

In a world 🌍 that moves so fast, there’s something beautiful about taking a pause to write, reflect, and share words that are close to our hearts. ❤️✍️

Excited to begin this journey and welcome you into my writing corner! ✍️☀️

If you are on SUBSTACK - comment below ⬇️ and let me know ur platform handle . by @drmonicapharmd

🪔☀️ by @drmonicapharmd

ANISHA is more than just a character. And my Book 📖 Finding Pockets of Sunshine is more than just a story. ☀️

It’s a reminder that there is a little Anisha within each of us—the part that hopes, heals, grows, and continues to find light even when life feels dark.

These incredible students from a primary school in South Africa beautifully share what Anisha means to them. 🌍💛

Take a listen to their heartfelt message. by @drmonicapharmd

I absolutely LOVE seeing meditation spaces on college campuses.

College life has changed so much since I was a student 30 years ago- truthfully it’s so much harder for the student today.

I love that today’s campuses are creating more opportunities for students to pause, breathe, connect, and simply be.

Not everyone will embrace meditation—and that’s perfectly okay. 💜

But it’s one more tool in the mental wellness toolbox, and one that is supported by science.

Sometimes a few quiet minutes, a meaningful connection, or simply having a safe space to slow down can make a beautiful difference.

Here’s to creating campuses where wellness, connection, and taking care of our minds are part of the college experience. ✨

#mentalhealth #meditation #mentalwellnessmatters #pharmacist by @drmonicapharmd

One of my biggest wishes was to launch my book on Diwali. And in 2024, that wish became a beautiful reality. 🪔✨

Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, hope over despair, and good over evil.

For me, launching Finding Pockets of Sunshine on Diwali felt deeply meaningful. My book is about finding those little pockets of light—even during the seasons of life that feel heavy or dark.

Looking back, I realize the timing was more than just a launch date. It felt like a reminder that light can find us in unexpected places, and sometimes, we are the ones who carry that light for someone else.

Diwali reminds me that even the smallest spark can illuminate the darkness.

And perhaps that is what Finding Pockets of Sunshine has always been about—finding the light, holding onto it, and sharing it with others. 💛🪔✨ by @drmonicapharmd

Sedona nourished my soul in more ways than I can put into words. ✨

Sally’s retreat @heartandsoulofsound was a beautiful reminder of the power of slowing down, being present, and making space for the things that truly matter.

I feel so grateful to have shared this experience with such beautiful souls. There is something magical about bringing together people who are open to growing, connecting, sharing their stories, and embracing the beauty of simply being. Every soul brought something special to the experience. ❤️

And the food! 🥑🌿 Every meal by @chefcharlescline was a beautiful act of nourishment, prepared with so much love and intention- thank you Chef Charlie!

From Sedona’s beauty, the tea and sound , the meaningful conversations, the laughter, the stillness, exploring the town , the incredible food, the star gazing and the connections we made will stay with me long after this retreat.

Sally, @heartandsoulofsound to know you is a gift. To call you my soul sister is an honor 💫💕, thank you for nourishing my soul!

Sometimes, sunshine comes in the form of a place, an experience, or the beautiful souls who walk alongside us. ☀️🙏🏼 by @drmonicapharmd

Recently, a patient came into my pharmacy to pick up her prescription for a few mental health medications.

.She was already using many of the tools in her mental wellness toolbox, yet she was still struggling.

She asked me for a few other recommendations and the topic of Meditation came up. Her curiosity sparked something in her ➡️
I gave her another “prescription” — this time for meditation. 🧘🏽‍♀️

I encouraged her to try just 5–10 minutes a day for 30 days, and then follow up with me.

Meditation isn’t for everyone — and that’s okay. ❤️

But for some, it can be another meaningful tool in the mental wellness toolbox. There is scientific evidence supporting meditation and mindfulness practices for of mental well-being.

Sometimes, wellness isn’t about finding one perfect tool.
It’s about discovering the combination of tools that helps you feel supported.

✨ Keep building your mental wellness toolbox.
✨ Keep trying.
✨ And remember — asking for help is a sign of bravery, not weakness.

#mindfulness #meditation #pharmacist #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth

— Dr. Monica
Pharmacist | Mental Health Advocate | Author by @drmonicapharmd

Loving the shelf home of @drmonicapharmd book 📖 at @saugus_drugs by @drmonicapharmd