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Gene Therapy
Hemophilia
Mental Health
Hemophilia B
Von Willebrand Disease
Takeda
Hemophilia A
Bleeding Disorders
Patient Advocacy
Advocacy
Community Engagement
Vulnerability
Rare Diseases
Alternative Funding Programs
Stop the Bleeding
Patient Support
Bleeding Disorders Conference
Elbow Surgery
Insurance Issues
Complicated Grief

BloodStream is an entertaining and informational podcast for the bleeding disorders community. Each week, hemophilia patient Patrick James Lynch and former non-profit director Amy Board are joined by advocacy leaders, medical experts, and other guests to discuss the latest news, scientific advancements, policy initiatives, and so much more. Subscribe wherever you listen, or search BloodStream Podc... more

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The FED UP Act is headed to Congress and could reshape how women and girls with bleeding disorders are diagnosed, treated, and supported!

On the latest episode of BloodStream, Amy and Patrick sit down with Joe Stanco, HTC Family Nurse Practitioner ... more

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What does it look like to raise awareness from the top of the world?

On the latest episode of BloodStream, Maia Meier joins our beloved hosts, Patrick and Amy, to talk about her mission to climb the Seven Summits through Project Elevate Her and bri... more

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#HYMPAVZISponsored William S. Somers, Ph.D. is a biotherapeutics research and development leader with more than 30 years of experience across biotechnology and pharmaceutical organizations, inc... more

On the latest episode of BloodStream, we look at what is really underneath the words "I'm fine" and who it is serving to keep things that way.

In I'm Fine, a family story across generations with bleeding disorders traces what has changed, what has ... more

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Recent Guests

Maia Meier
Clinicial exercise psychologist, endurance athlete, founder of Project Elevate Her
Project Elevate Her / Seven Summits campaign
Episode: Climbing the Seven Summits to raise awareness?!
Will Somers
Former head of Biomedicine Design at Pfizer
Pfizer
Episode: How the Patient Perspective Led to a Hemophilia Medical Breakthrough
Carver Vergara
Plasma donor and beneficiary of plasma-based medicines
Independent donor; has rare factor 10 deficiency
Episode: Lived experience across generations of bleeding disorders
Matt Capsule
Father with hemophilia B (severe)
Episode: Lived experience across generations of bleeding disorders
Jennifer Capsule
Mother connected to hemophilia via family
Episode: Lived experience across generations of bleeding disorders
Isabelle Capsule
Daughter with hemophilia B
Episode: Lived experience across generations of bleeding disorders
Thomas Savage
Community member living with a severe bleeding disorder
Iowa community member featured in I'm Fine segment
Episode: What happened to HEMGENIX!? An update on gene therapy.
Frances Marie Rivera Pacheco
Plasma donor and recipient using plasma-derived medicines
Donor and plasma medicine user
Episode: What happened to HEMGENIX!? An update on gene therapy.
Dr. Tami Singleton
Hemophilia specialist
HemaBiologics (sponsor context)
Episode: Understanding Hemophilia A & B with Inhibitors: SEVENFACT in Focus

Hosts

Patrick James Lynch
Host of the show; patient advocate; communications and outreach lead
Amy Board
Co-host; healthcare advocate; nonprofit and patient advocacy background

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • fun show and I learned from it!

    Subscribed and will share. Thank you !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hopscotch03
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic Host Driven Show!

    Hemophilia? Fun? The hosts of this show make it so. This is my go to favorite podcast. Keep ‘em going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Gretzky99
    United States4 years ago
  • The best blood pod in the land!!

    Funny, smart, accurate and current! I refuse to miss an episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MissNatalieRose
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Listen!

    Excellent podcast, super informative, and bursting with personality!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anthony "The Puma"
    United States8 years ago
  • What this community needed!

    So smart, informative and enjoyable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wahnaaaay
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Accessible for both people inside and outside the bleeding disorders community.
Consistently polished, entertaining, and informative.
High-quality interviews with credible guests and timely topics.
Engaging and informative with a strong host presence.
Great resource for community and advocacy conversations.

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Talking Points

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How the Patient Perspective Led to a Hemophilia Medical Breakthrough
Q: How did patient needs influence the Hympavzi development process?
Will Somers explains that patient, caregiver, and advocacy input shaped project goals from the start, steering design choices toward ease of use, dosing frequency, and safety considerations to better fit real-life patient experiences.
Understanding Hemophilia A & B with Inhibitors: SEVENFACT in Focus
Q: What are inhibitors and how do they change the management of hemophilia?
Inhibitors are antibodies that target infused factor VIII or IX, reducing effectiveness; depending on titer, higher doses of factor can sometimes overcome low levels, while higher titers require bypassing agents like 7FACT to generate thrombin and form clots.
Plasma donors, RARE BLOOD, and advocacy wins
Q: I'm curious from your experience, Amy, with regard to state advocacy versus federal, are there any differences or characteristics of one over the other that from your experience while you were in Colorado would be worth highlighting?
Amy explains that state politics are a different beast with more accessible decision-makers and a more hands-on process, whereas federal efforts involve more complex and potentially more polarized dynamics; both systems share core steps, but accessibility and pace differ significantly.
Channel swimmer (and blood brother!) Tim Stowers
Q: How did you account for your hemophilia during the swim?
Stowers mentioned that his hemophilia is well-controlled, and his hematologist suggested infusing at the last possible moment before the swim, which he did.
Channel swimmer (and blood brother!) Tim Stowers
Q: What makes a channel swim unique for people unfamiliar with the concept?
A channel swim is usually between islands or between an island and the mainland, and is significantly longer than a typical marathon swim which is about six miles.

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This show centers on the bleeding disorders community, blending news, policy, and science with human stories from patients, clinicians, and advocates. Episodes frequently cover advances in therapies, patient-centered care, and advocacy efforts, often tying in sponsor activity and global perspectives. Notable are in-depth interviews with researchers, real-world patient experiences, and interdisciplinary discussions on psychosocial care, access to treatment, and inclusion in clinical trials. The format is engaging and accessible, making complex topics relatable for listeners who value practical information, advocacy, and community connection.

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1. Global Hemophilia Report
2. Beyond the Bleeds
3. The Daily
4. Good Hang with Amy Poehler

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BloodStream launched 10 years ago and published 272 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on BloodStream include:

1. Maia Meier
2. Will Somers
3. Carver Vergara
4. Matt Capsule
5. Jennifer Capsule
6. Isabelle Capsule
7. Thomas Savage
8. Frances Marie Rivera Pacheco

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