S7, Ep 34- Health Policy and Advocacy: 2024 Reflections and What’s Ahead in 2025

In this special season finale of The Health Advocates, our hosts look back on a year of legislative wins, advocacy milestones, and patient-driven successes in 2024. From step therapy reforms to copay accumulator bans, they highlight progress at both state and federal levels. Steven and Zoe also sha…

S7, Ep 33- Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week with Keyla Caba

This Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week we’re joined by Keyla Caba, who lives with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and is the Founder of the nonprofit Connecting Pieces. Keyla shares her patient journey, talks about the common misconceptions people have about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD…

S7, Ep 32- Turkey Day Conversations: Advocating Against Weight Stigma

In this year’s Thanksgiving special of The Health Advocates, Steven and Zoe delve into an important topic — weight bias — and how it impacts the chronic illness community. They explore the misconceptions surrounding weight and health, share strategies for fostering compassionate care, and encourage…

S7, Ep 31- Live from ACR Convergence: Key Takeaways from Rheumatologists, Researchers, and Patients

We’re reporting live from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2024 in Washington, D.C., a yearly gathering for rheumatology experts worldwide. Join us as we talk to rheumatologists, researchers, and patients to discover how these advancements in research are shaping the future of…

S7, Ep 30- Advocating for Fair Health Care: Health Insurance Battles and Burnout with Ron Howrigon

In this episode, we’re joined by Ron Howrigon, President of Fulcrum Strategies, who specializes in guiding doctors through the complexities of insurance policies. Ron shares his unique journey from working on the insurance side to advocating for physicians and patients against unfair industry pract…

S7, Ep 29- Post-Election Recap: What Trump's Return Means for Health Care

In this special post-election episode of The Health Advocates, Steven Newmark, Chief Policy Officer at the Global Healthy Living Foundation, provides an update on the potential impacts of Donald Trump’s second non-consecutive presidential term on health care. With changes expected in the Senate and…

S7, Ep 28- Spooky Tales from the Health Care System: Lessons in Advocacy

In this special Halloween episode of The Health Advocates, we’re diving into some spine-chilling experiences in the health care system. Our guests open up about their scariest moments — from misdiagnoses and panic attacks in MRI machines to doctors dismissing their pain. But it’s not all fright! Th…

S7, Ep 27- Get Vaccinated, Stay Protected: 2024-2025 COVID and Flu Shots

In this episode, we discuss the 2024-2025 fall vaccine lineup, covering everything you need to know to stay protected this season. We start with updates on the latest COVID and flu vaccines, and Zoe shares her personal experience getting these shots. We then dive into the recent approval of self-ad…

S7, Ep 26- See the Future: Eye Health, World Sight Day, and Thyroid Eye Disease

In this special World Sight Day episode, Steven and Zoe are joined by Caroline Casey, President of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), and Seth Ginsberg, President of the Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF). Together, they explore the critical importance of eye heal…

S7, Ep 25- Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Advocacy and Awareness in the Lupus Community

In this episode, we are joined by Estela Mata, President and CEO of Looms for Lupus, a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for those living with lupus, and other chronic conditions. Estela shares her personal and family journey with lupus and the profound impact of advoc…