Patient To Purpose

The phrase “From Patient to Purpose” or “Patient to Purpose” often describes a transformative journey where an individual’s experience with illness, injury, or a health crisis leads them to discover a new, meaningful mission or purpose in life.This concept is particularly relevant in healthcare and personal development, highlighting several key themes:Transformation through Adversity: A difficult or painful health experience becomes a catalyst for personal growth and a shift in life direction.Finding Meaning in Suffering: Individuals use their personal struggles to inform and drive a new mission, often focused on helping others facing similar challenges.Advocacy and Mission: The purpose frequently involves advocacy, research, coaching, or creating support systems for a specific patient population, effectively turning a personal crisis into a public mission.On from Patient to Purpose we will explore the idea is that a person’s health journey can be the source of their most impactfu

Patient To Purpose is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Patient To Purpose, a business show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  The Rise of Fascism: Is Healthcare Political?

  Sep 24, 202623 minS1

  Learn more about our show and to submit ideas If you appreciate what you hear, please smash those like and follow buttons, subscribe to the show on your favorite listening app, and feel free to share. What happens to healthcare when political shifts reshape how countries fund, deliver, and access care? In this episode of Patient to Purpose , Erica & Stefan discuss recent elections and political trends in Germany and consider what they could mean for healthcare. From workforce and immigration to hospital funding, access to care, and the potential expansion of privatization. We also compare and contracts with the U.S. and why healthcare policy is ultimately inseparable from the communities it serves. A conversation about elections, healthcare systems, and what happens when political change reaches the public. Resource: Voting in Germany #PatientToPurpose #Healthcare #HealthPolicy #HealthcareAccess #PatientAdvocacy #Vote

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  Episode #14

  More That a Seat at the Table: Patients as Co-designers of Care

  Sep 16, 202640 minS1

  Learn more about our show and to submit ideas If you appreciate what you hear, please smash those like and follow buttons, subscribe to the show on your favorite listening app, and feel free to share. In this episode Erica & Stefan welcome Jennifer Cain Birkmose , a global healthcare leader whose career spans patient advocacy, rare disease, pharmaceutical development, health systems design, and community-based care. Together, we explore what it truly means to put patients at the center of healthcare, and why simply saying “patient-centric” isn’t enough. Jennifer shares how ethnographic research and deep patient engagement can transform clinical trial design, improve access to medicines, and lead to better health outcomes. The conversation dives into the persistent challenges facing healthcare today: delayed diagnoses, barriers to access, siloed decision-making, and the disconnect between what patient’s need and what healthcare systems often deliver. The trio examines how incentives shape healthcare, why patient voices must be embedded at every critical decision point, and how emerging technologies like AI can either perpetuate existing biases or help create more equitable solutions. From rare disease innovation to women’s health, payer perspectives, and the enduring power of grassroots advocacy, this episode is a compelling reminder that meaningful change begins when patients are not merely consulted, but become true partners in designing the future of healthcare. #PatientToPurpose #PatientCenteredCare #HealthcareInnovation #PatientAdvocacy #RareDiseaseAdvocacy

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  Episode #13

  No Decisions for Us Without Us: Giving Patient Innovators a Seat at the Table

  Sep 2, 202643 minS1

  Is this episode we chat with Carlota Santos and Gemma Tria from Patient Innovation . In this chat we discuss a powerful shift in healthcare: seeing patients and care partners not just as recipients of care, but as innovators, problem solvers, and drivers of change. Carlota and Gemma share how Patient Innovation recognizes the unique expertise that comes from lived experience, and how patients around the world are creating solutions to improve quality of life, from practical tools to groundbreaking technologies. The conversation explores why healthcare systems must move beyond simply “including” patients and instead partner with them from the very beginning of the innovation process. From rare disease communities to digital health solutions like Be My Eyes , this episode highlights how patient-led ideas can reshape healthcare when the right support, collaboration, and opportunities exist. And if you haven’t already listened to episode 12 with Gal Hostnik, please do. Gal is a patient innovator who has participated in the Patient Innovation boot camp and he’s doing amazing things for people on dialysis. Resources: Patient Innovation platform Unlocking Innovation in Healthcare: The Case of the Patient Innovation Platform Patient innovation under rare diseases and chronic needs Learn more about our show and submit ideas #PatientInnovation #PatientsAsPartners #LivedExperienceMatters #HealthcareInnovation #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

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  Episode #12

  From Dialysis to Disruption: The Power of Patient-Led Innovation

  Aug 19, 202644 minS1

  What happens when a patient becomes an innovator? In this inspiring episode Erica and Stefan welcome Gal Hostnik , entrepreneur and dialysis patient advocate who turned a personal challenge into a life-changing medical device. Gal shares his journey from living with kidney disease to developing a personalized IV fistula protector, building a patient-led business, strengthening kidney patient organizations across Europe, and creating travel opportunities that empower people on dialysis to explore the world with confidence. This conversation highlights the power of lived experience, patient innovation, and community to improve healthcare. Resources: Fistula Project Institute for Patient Innovation Dialysis Adventures https://www.dialysisadventures.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@dialysisadventures https://www.facebook.com/groups/dialysisadventures Learn more about our show and submit ideas #PatientToPurpose #PatientInnovation #KidneyHealth #Dialysis #PatientAdvocacy

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  Episode #11

  From COVID to Hantavirus: Are We Ready for the Next Outbreak?

  Aug 5, 202638 minS1

  In this episode Erica and Stefan chat about separating fact from fear, exploring what emerging viruses really mean for people, healthcare systems, and public health. We discuss why science evolves, how misinformation shapes public perception, the lasting impact of COVID, and why access to vaccines and healthcare remains critical. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on staying informed, not alarmed. in a rapidly changing health landscape. Resources: World Health Organization University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Johns Hopkins Schoolf of Public Health Gavi Learn more about our show and submit ideas #PatientToPurpose #PublicHealth #Healthcare #Vaccines #HealthPodcast

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