Heart of the Trial

Welcome to a podcast delving into the personal narratives within the clinical research industry. Through candid interviews, we'll learn about the personal journeys and motivations of individuals who have chosen this profession. What I like to call 'their why'. My aim is to spotlight the often overlooked heroes of clinical trials, showcasing their passion and dedication that extends beyond the spotlight of 'big Pharma.' These conversations will illuminate the heartfelt narratives of those driving advancements in medical research. This podcast is not just for industry insiders; it's for everyone curious about the human side of healthcare. Beyond the industry's negative reputation, we'll shed light on the dedicated professionals behind clinical trials. Join us as we uncover the heart and passion of those working tirelessly behind the scenes in clinical research. Welcome to Heart of the Trial!

Heart of the Trial is a health podcast hosted by Suzanne Turner, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Suzanne Turner hosts Heart of the Trial, a health show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Season 2, Episode 11: Leading with Heart with Jess Thompson

  Oct 13, 202558 minS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Training, tattoos, and the truth about burnout in clinical research.</p><p>In this season finale of Heart of the Trial, Suzanne sits down with the visionary behind Clinical Research Pro and ClinOps at Sea—<b>Jess Thompson</b>—to talk about building a career with purpose and sustainability in clinical research. From project management tips to mental health</p><p>check-ins, Jess shares how her own journey through labs, sites, CROs, and sponsors inspiredher to create a professional development platform that supports the whole person, not just the job title.</p><p>Toge...

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  Episode #10

  Season 2, Episode 10: Walking the Patient Journey with Amin Jagani

  Oct 6, 202546 minS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>What’s it really like to join a clinical trial? Amin Jagani takes us step-by-step through the patient experience.</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>In this episode, Suzanne reconnects with Amin Jagani for a deep dive into the full </b><b>patient experience</b><b> in clinical trials—from referral and informed consent to decentralized visits and data collection. Through a hypothetical case study, Amin walks listeners through what it really looks like to participate in a complex oncology trial, including practical considerations around time commitment, travel, reimbursements, wearable tech, and...

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  Episode #9

  Season 2, Episode 9: Inside the Trial and Behind the Tech with Jen Arters

  Sep 28, 202544 minS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>When you've been both behind the system and in the trial yourself, you build solutions with empathy—and urgency.</b></p><p><b>In this episode, Suzanne chats with Jen Arters, a systems strategist, clinical operations consultant, and three-time clinical trial participant. Jen shares her unique perspective on trial management—from building medical writing macros and managing TMF systems, to sitting on the patient side of the screen logging symptoms and food diaries.</b></p><p><b>Together, they dive into:</b></p><b>What it’s really like participating in three differ...

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  Episode #8

  Season 2, Episode 8: Naturopathic Medicine, Reimagined – with Dr. Jordan Robertson

  Sep 22, 202550 minS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>What if we held naturopathic care to the same evidence-based standards as conventional medicine—and made it easier for patients to access it?</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>In this episode, Suzanne talks with Dr. Jordan Robertson, founder of The Confident Clinician, about her mission to transform how naturopathic and integrative care is practiced and perceived. From academic research to co-teaching a course with NASA, Dr. Jordan brings a rare mix of science, strategy, and soul to the evolving world of holistic medicine.</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>We...

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  Episode #7

  Season 2, Episode 7: TMF Tools, AI Experiments, and the Power of “Why” with Rob Jones

  Sep 15, 202552 minS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><b><br/>TMF Tools, AI Experiments, and the Power of “Why” with Rob Jones</b></p><p><b>Show Description & Notes</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>From lab coats to line items, meet the creator of the TMF Pocket app shaking things up in clinical operations.</b></p><p><b>In this episode, Suzanne chats with Rob Jones, a product manager, TMF innovator, and creator of the TMF Pocket app, about how curiosity—and a little bit of late-night YouTube—led him to build practical tools for the clinical research world. We dive...

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