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A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

What actually happens at a major international medical conference — and why should patients care?

In this episode of The Health Advocates, Steven Newmark reports from EULAR 2026 in London, one of the world’s largest rheumatology conferences, to exp... more

Something bigger than a single vaccine debate is unfolding inside America’s public health system.

In this episode of The Health Advocates, Steven Newmark explores the growing tension surrounding vaccine policy, scientific transparency, and public t... more

The federal budget may feel distant, but its impact on healthcare is anything but. In this episode of The Health Advocates, Steven Newmark breaks down the Trump administration’s newly proposed budget, which includes significant cuts to the Department... more

A federal court has halted sweeping changes to U.S. vaccine policy, raising fundamental questions about who shapes public health decisions and how those decisions are made. In this episode, we break down the ruling, the role of the CDC’s vaccine advi... more

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Cynthia Overton
A nationally recognized leader in person-centered care and founder of her own consultancy.
Episode: S9, Ep 4- Redefining Care Through Lived Experience: Cynthia Overton on Person‑Centered Care
Michele Grim
Ohio State Representative with a focus on public health initiatives and community problem solving.
Ohio State House
Episode: S9, Ep 2- Championing Public Health in Politics: A Conversation with State Rep. Michele Grim
Nicole Collier
Attorney and Texas State Representative for House District 95
Texas Legislature
Episode: S8, Ep 41- Building Trust in Health: A Texas Lawmaker’s View on Prevention, Access, and Equity
Mahsa Pazokifard
Patient advocate and co-founder of a non-profit foundation for the IgG4 community.
Episode: S8, Ep 39- Government Shutdowns & IgG4-RD: What Patients Need to Know
Dr. Tyler Evans
An extraordinary infectious disease and public health expert
Wellness and Equity Alliance
Episode: S8, Ep 38- What Pandemics Reveal: Dr. Tyler Evans on Poverty, Politics, and Public Health
Kathi Lopez
A patient diagnosed with Giant Cell Arteritis, sharing her personal health journey
Episode: S8, Ep 36- Raising Awareness on GCA Awareness Day: Kathi Lopez's Story
RJ Kedziora
Co-founder of Estenda Solutions, focusing on digital health solutions
Estenda Solutions
Episode: S8, Ep 33- Turning Data Into Impact: RJ Kedziora's Approach to Improving Health Outcomes
Eileen Salsman
Patient advocate and individual diagnosed with PMR
Episode: S8, Ep 30- Unpacking Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Expert and Patient Insights
Angela Degrassi
Senior Manager, Patient-Centered Research Operations and Engagement at GHLF
Global Healthy Living Foundation
Episode: S8, Ep 30- Unpacking Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Expert and Patient Insights

Host

Steven Newmark
Chief Policy Officer at the Global Healthy Living Foundation

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Useful for anyone

    As someone living with chronic illness, GHLF has been a life saver and source of quick and accurate information. The Healthy Advocates Podcast is a good way to catch up on what’s important for me to know. The hosts are like friends discussing important topics for those of us in the chronic illness community. We are often overlooked and forgotten, and this podcast makes it easy to stay informed, with people who “get it” and understand what our life is like.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KIHT
    United States3 years ago
  • Not that great

    Maybe I heard a lesser show, but I was disappointed. One of the podcasters had poor diction. There was no information presented. I felt like I was listening to two friends complain about the end of the mask mandate on public transportation. I’d rather hear from well informed healthcare professionals.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kt0922
    United States4 years ago
  • Highly Recommend The Health Advocates Podcast

    Great and informative material I can relate to as a chronically ill patient.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Writergal54304
    United States4 years ago
  • Highly recommended

    Great podcast, engaging hosts, and timely topics. Highly Recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    corecore9222
    United States4 years ago
  • To boost!

    Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zoer126
    United States5 years ago

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Some episodes are praised for compassionate hosts and practical takeaways for managing health care decisions.
Listeners appreciate clear, accessible health policy explanations and real-world patient perspectives.
A few listeners wish for more diverse medical expert guests and fewer political debates.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S9, Ep 4- Redefining Care Through Lived Experience: Cynthia Overton on Person‑Centered Care
Q: When you think about value-based or accountable care models, can person-centered practices actually fit without overburdening clinicians?
Cynthia believes that person-centered practices can fit within value-based care by engaging families and caregivers, thus improving outcomes without overburdening clinicians.
S9, Ep 4- Redefining Care Through Lived Experience: Cynthia Overton on Person‑Centered Care
Q: What kind of obstacles do health systems run into when they try to embed that model?
Cynthia points out that health systems struggle with tight schedules and insurance constraints, while patients often feel pressured to remain silent and not advocate for their needs.
S9, Ep 4- Redefining Care Through Lived Experience: Cynthia Overton on Person‑Centered Care
Q: What does person-centered care actually mean to you?
Cynthia explains that person-centered care differs from traditional clinical care by focusing on the whole person, including their goals and context, rather than just the clinical aspects of their condition.
S9, Ep 4- Redefining Care Through Lived Experience: Cynthia Overton on Person‑Centered Care
Q: How did that experience push you toward making person-centered care your life's work?
Cynthia describes her journey from surviving a serious illness to advocating for person-centered care, highlighting her personal struggles and how they shaped her dedication to improving healthcare.
S9, Ep 2- Championing Public Health in Politics: A Conversation with State Rep. Michele Grim
Q: How do you approach conversations about vaccines with constituents who may distrust the system?
Grim focuses on presenting factual information about vaccine safety, citing historical examples like polio and smallpox.

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A health policy and public health-focused show that breaks down weekly healthcare news, policy shifts, and patient advocacy issues for practitioners, advocates, and curious listeners. Episodes routinely cover vaccine policy, healthcare financing, regulatory decisions, and real-world patient perspectives, often featuring guests from health advocacy, government, and biotech. Noteworthy is the emphasis on patient lived experiences, transparent discussion of policy trade-offs, and calls for advocacy and trust-building in public health. The format tends to mix expert commentary with personal stories to illuminate complex health systems topics, helping listeners understand implications for care access, costs, and outcomes.

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1. Cynthia Overton
2. Michele Grim
3. Nicole Collier
4. Mahsa Pazokifard
5. Dr. Tyler Evans
6. Kathi Lopez
7. RJ Kedziora
8. Eileen Salsman

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