Episodes 10
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Dormant
Since Feb 2025
Latest Episode May 2025

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

The healthcare system often leaves patients from underrepresented communities feeling unheard and dismissed, with many struggling to access the care they need. The Empowered Patient Podcast aims to change that by sharing firsthand stories of patients navigating these challenges and shedding light on the systemic barriers they face. We’ll explore key issues like medical bias, barriers to care, and the need for patient-centered reform while offering solutions to create a more equitable healthcare system. Through these conversations, I hope to empower listeners with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for themselves and drive real change.

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Recent Episodes

Season 1 Finale

May 01, 2025 2m

Thank you for listening to the Empowered Patient Podcast!

Episode 8: Volunteering, Vulnerability, and Vision: Laura Carrie's Story

Apr 21, 2025 31m

In this episode of The Empowered Patient Podcast, host Maria Cortina speaks with Laura Carrie, a passionate pre-med student at Sarah Lawrence College with dreams of becoming a child psychiatrist.…

Episode 7: More Than a Statistic: David Friedman on Empathy, Advocacy, and Navigating the Healthcare System

Apr 14, 2025 22m

In this episode of The Empowered Patient Podcast, Maria Cortina speaks with David Friedman, a certified pharmacy technician and healthcare advocate who bridges the gap between insurance systems and…

Episode 6: From Neuroscience to Nursing: Mary Collette on Patient Advocacy, Stigma, and the Future of Healthcare

Apr 07, 2025 29m

In this episode of The Empowered Patient Podcast, host Maria Cortina sits down with nurse Mary Collette to discuss the realities of patient care, the challenges of nursing post-COVID, and the…

Episode 5: Advocacy in Action: Navigating STEM, Sports, and the Healthcare System with Grace Carter

Mar 31, 2025 32m

In this episode of The Empowered Patient Podcast, we sit down with Grace Carter, a biomedical engineering student, college athlete, and passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. Grace shares…

Episode 4: Mind Matters: Exploring Neuroscience, Memory, and Self-Advocacy with Naina

Mar 24, 2025 26m

In this episode, Maria Cortina and Naina delve into the dynamic intersection of neuroscience, memory, and healthcare. They explore Naina’s journey from a childhood curiosity in psychology to a…

Episode 3: From Fashion to Fighting for Lives: Michele Weston’s Journey in Patient Advocacy

Mar 17, 2025 48m

In this insightful episode of The Empowered Patient Podcast, host Maria Cortina welcomes patient advocate, health and wellness coach, and MS warrior Michele Weston. Michele shares her journey of…

Episode 2: The Hidden Struggles of Food Allergies: A Conversation with Katey Beaver

Mar 10, 2025 24m

In this episode of The Empowered Patient Podcast, host Maria Cortina sits down with Katey Beaver, a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College who lives with a severe peanut allergy. Katie shares her…

Episode 1: Advocacy and Access: Ava Warren’s Journey to Patient-Centered Care

Mar 03, 2025 30m

In this episode of The Empowered Patient Podcast, Maria Cortina talks with pre-med student and patient advocate Ava Warren about the power of advocacy in healthcare. Ava shares how her own…

Season 1 Trailer

Feb 05, 2025 1m Trailer

Welcome to the Empowered Patient Podcast, hosted by Maria Cortina

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