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Past Sessions

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November 1, 2025

Patient Voices & Health Systems in India — A Conversation with Deepak Shukla

Type 2 diabetes patient-expert Deepak Shukla traces a 25th-birthday diagnosis from rural Jharkhand to Delhi—no fridge for insulin, 200–400 km journeys for meds, and stigma that silences care. With host Helena, he shows how WhatsApp peers teach what clinics can’t, why listening outruns lecturing, and how prevention, respect, and simple fixes could reshape diabetes care in India and beyond.
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September 26, 2025

Trust, Plain Language & Patient Navigators — A Conversation with Stephanie A. Wynn

Crohn’s survivor Stephanie A. Wynn turns six misdiagnoses and unimaginable loss into a blueprint for trust. With host Helena, she shows why plain language beats jargon, why “clinical research” opens doors that “trials” close, and how patient navigators help underserved communities access options, adhere to treatment, and finally feel seen.
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July 18, 2025

MS & Patient-Led Research — A Conversation with Dawn Morgan

MS advocate Dawn Morgan faces perimenopause, hysterectomy, and years of misread symptoms—and builds a research team to map the MS–hormones intersection. With host Debbie, she shows how patient-led studies expose gaps (UTIs, cog-fog, hot flashes vs. heat intolerance) and calls pharma and MS orgs to partner, not observe—so women get answers, not another script.
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June 11, 2025

Numbers and Narratives – A Conversation with Alfred Samuels

Stage-four survivor Alfred Samuels relives crippling pain, a PSA sky-rocket to 800, and his “super-responder” crash to 0.1 on a clinical trial. With host Kevin, he reveals how diaries became award-winning films, why stories outrun statistics, and how patient voices can transform prostate-cancer care for the next generation—worldwide audience.
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April 16, 2025

Confidence, Crisis, and Comeback – A Conversation with Elizabeth Manuel Bayleigh

Elizabeth, a high-powered judge turned vulnerable patient, reveals how she overcame devastating medical oversights. Explore her fight for transparency, self-advocacy, and the deeper realities behind standard patient touchpoints in healthcare.
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March 21, 2025

Reshaping Healthcare with Lived Experiences – A Conversation with Gary Ho

Ever felt like your 'patient engagement' is more box-checking than groundbreaking? Meet Gary Ho—who went from 'dismissed patient' to 'healthcare revolutionary.' Tune in to discover why true patient collaboration is less about surveys and more about conversations you'd actually want to have.
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February 18, 2025

AI in Healthcare: Friend or Foe? – A Conversation with Jeff TenBroeck

In this episode, Jeff TenBroeck shares how AI is transforming patient research, business automation, and even insurance decisions. From ChatGPT-powered health insights to AI-driven claim denials, we explore the promise and pitfalls of AI in healthcare—and why keeping humans in the loop is more critical than ever
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January 24, 2025

Building Trust and Diversity in Clinical Trials: Tina Aswani Omprakash

Ever thought of clinical trials as a last resort? Think again. Tina Aswani flips that narrative in this episode, showing how trials can offer VIP-level care, early intervention, and a shot at revolutionizing treatment options. From debunking placebo myths to advocating for diversity, she’s here to challenge the status quo—and trust us, she’s not pulling any punches. If you’re in the life sciences and care about patients (like, really care), this one’s for you
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November 27, 2024

Bridging the Gap Between MSLs and Patient Advocacy: Patrick James Lynch

Join us for a sharp and engaging chat with Patrick James Lynch, a powerhouse advocate and storyteller in the hemophilia community. In this episode, Patrick uncovers how social media and peer learning shape patient education, and why expanding MSLs' roles to include patient partnerships could redefine healthcare communication.
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November 27, 2024

From Lab Coat to Study Participant to Trial co-Designer: Ella Balasa

Join us for an insightful conversation with Ella Balasa, a patient expert and advocate with extensive experience in clinical trial co-design. This episode explores how early patient involvement can transform clinical research and development, building on Merakoi's commitment to patient-centered healthcare innovation.
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