A short weekly (sometimes daily!) podcast for struggling stepparents who need a quick pick-me-up. With love, from Blended Family Frappé. xo blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com
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PEP Talks from ISPEP The role of a patient engagement professional can be ... lonely, rewarding, frustrating, demanding. All of these things! It is a challenge advocating for people living with chronic, rare, sometimes life-threatening conditions. These short PEP Talks are there for you when you need a boost from a fellow professional. Brought to you by ISPEP -- the professional home for all patient engagement experts.
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Host Ryan Millar takes input from an audience member and gives some heartfelt and hopefully helpful advice and a bit of a pep talk. From a rowboat on a lake to a busy Roman street, each episode takes place somewhere different.
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A podcast offering encouraging words to all those shuffling along the artist’s road - with your host, Amy Talluto. Stop by the Pepisodes for artist interviews, art book reviews and host-made audio essays - all made to offer serious artists advice, encouragement and fun studio listening because - we deserve it. Podcast website: https://www.peptalksforartists.com/ Want to support the pod? You're an angel! Buy me a coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/peps or Donate: https://anchor.fm/peptal ...
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Your home for child nutrition. PEP Talks explores the numerous issues affecting child health and nutrition and features K-12 school nutrition experts whose mission is to nourish young hearts and minds one healthy meal at a time.
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A political podcast run by two teenagers that discusses major political headlines and issues within the United States through reporting the facts, sharing opinions, guest appearances, relevant quotes from political figures, and more.
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Sometimes it gets crazy, other times pointless. But talking to a child is surprisingly therapeutic, sometimes even worth reflecting. :) Join me in my pep talks with Liam and together, let's embrace childhood once again. 🤗 @ipiing @liamarden
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The show where we talk about your problems and ours while poking fun at daily life. Adrian, Sarah, and Mark talk about, insult, make fun of, praise, criticize, and explain life as we know it. It's like hanging out with your best friends- while having tequila. Not Amy Schumer, better.
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Motivational pep talks from liz. Take just 3 minutes and motivate yourself.
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Staying healthy is a task one needs to consciously undertake at all times because health is wealth. Just 27minutes of your time can stop you from having an unfulfilled destiny. Listen and be blessed.
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Dr Sumer Sethi is a Unique blend of academic excellence and entrepreneurship, heading leading firms in India- Including DAMS (Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences) Premier test preparation institute in India for NEETPG prep
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Zen Collectives' 'Soulful Pep Talks' is a conscious coming together of hearts & minds to inspire, uplift and keep it real. We are a health & wellness space on the Northern Beaches of Sydney where spiritual entrepreneurs gather to collaborate and co-create with one another and the community. These are unscripted and un-edited authentic conversations with soul's willing to share their journey + message with the greater world.
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Kasey Crawford Kellem is a school counselor, author, yoga instructor, motivational speaker, former business owner and special ed teacher, and now, podcaster. She is a beacon of resiliency as she continues through her journey dodging hurdles but still dancing all along the way! The creator and author of Mind Over Matter Books, Kellem’s first five books, “Believe,” “Love,” “Laugh,” “Relax,” and “Dream” teach children the resiliency tools necessary to overcome obstacles. After her husband died ...
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Welcome to Pep Talks for Side Hustlers where your host Shannon Mattern shares her journey from side-hustling web designer to CEO of a multiple 6-figure web design education company - and all the successes and failures along the way. Shannon publishes monthly income reports breaking down how much her business makes, how much she spends and breaks down the business strategy behind the numbers each month. She also brings you interviews with entrepreneurs making from $50K to multiple millions of ...
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You do not need to be perfect to be a good stepparent. You’re certainly not responsible for living up to someone else’s unrealistic stepparenting expectations. Or your own unrealistic expectations! Read the full transcript on Substack >> -- ➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE! 🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY 🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If…
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Remote Pep Talks with Ryan Millar Episode: Setting Sail on New Ventures Episode Summary Ryan once dismissed sailing as an elitist pastime. But after stepping aboard tall ships at SAIL Amsterdam, he discovered something else entirely: sailing is rebellion, discipline, and freedom all at once. In this episode, Ryan unpacks how the craft of sailing of…
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How to make patient engagement truly relevant: Lessons and leadership from Dr Roz
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29:35Emma hosts a PEP Talks session with Dr. Roz, a renowned figure in patient engagement, discussing her journey and insights in the field. Dr. Roz, a pulmonologist with a rich background in clinical practice and academia, shares her experiences from her tenure at Pfizer and BioMarin, highlighting the importance of patient engagement in the biopharmace…
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If you need help wrapping your brain around the idea of of disengaging in a positive way, I wrote a whole ebook to help with that: ➡️ Not Your Circus, Not Your Monkeys: The Frustrated Stepparent's Guide to Reclaiming Personal Peace. It includes advice and a step-by-step how-to along with my personal stories about disengaging, plus a bunch of differ…
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A high conflict ex can turn stepfamily life into a nightmare. How can stepparents keep from getting cooked ourselves? Read the full transcript on Substack >> -- ➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE! 🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY 🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod…
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Breaking the PEP mould in industry: How Lisa Peterman has the job of a lifetime by infusing lived experience at the c-suite in big pharma.
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22:11Lisa Peterman, Chief Patient Experience Officer at Roche Canada, shares her journey and insights in a PEP Talks podcast. Her role, co-created with Roche's patient co-creation council, marks a bold step in patient engagement, emphasising collaboration and precision engagement. Lisa's diverse background, including a PhD in medical history, informs he…
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It literally took years for Dan & I to get on the same page as a stepcouple. Which, it turns out, is pretty normal in a blended family. That sure doesn’t make it easy though! Which is why we put together this guide: How to Actually Blend: The Missing Instruction Manual for Stepcouples. You might also want to check out: The 3 phases (& 7 stages) of …
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So much of successfully navigating stepparenting depends on our ability to think outside the box — to get creative, to redefine how “family” looks and feels, to reassess what it means to be a stepparent in a way that actually works for us. And all of that applies to self-care for stepparents as well: it’s probably not gonna look how you thought. Wh…
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A pep talk for stepparents who get gaslit into believing that the dysfunction at home and/or between co-parents is somehow their fault. Read the full transcript on Substack >> -- ➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE! 🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY 🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acce…
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*Disclaimer: This episode is meant to be funny and Amy would love to attend any of the aforementioned residencies. Please accept her if you find yourself on a panel. End disclaimer.* Just got rejected from an artists' residency? Well, this is the mini-episode for you because I am going to let you in on a little technique I use to feel better. There…
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How to deal when your stepkids are the very definition of a special snowflake. Read the full transcript on Substack >> -- ➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE! 🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY 🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.…
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Imposter Syndrome (Reissue)
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17:44We're going back into the vault and reissuing some old episodes. Enjoy this one in which Ryan dives into the topic of imposter syndrome, which let's be honest, is probably something you've wrestled with in the past. Hopefully successfully, though it's likely an ongoing battle.Ryan Millar által
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The most infuriating stepparenting advice I heard/read over and over again was “Oh just don’t take it personally! It’s not you; it’s the role. Your stepkid would treat anyone in your position the same way.” Today, I'll share what I wish those folks would've said instead. Read the full transcript on Substack >> -- ➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE! 🧡 JOIN O…
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Parental alienation is the most “dark night of the soul” challenge we faced in our blended family... but eventually our stepfamily did find hope and healing. Read the full transcript on Substack >> -- ➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE! 🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY 🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other s…
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Marlene in the making: From health literacy diplomat to outstanding advocate for patient voices in rare diseases with focus on DEI
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24:25In this episode of PEP Talks, Emma interviews Marlena Vincent, a patient engagement professional at Intercept Pharmaceuticals. Marlena shares her journey in patient advocacy, inspired by her father's healthcare work in Mexico and her own experiences in immigration advocacy. She discusses the challenges and rewards of working in patient engagement a…
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Knowing what counts as “normal” in a stepfamily would’ve made a HUGE difference in how I approached becoming a stepmom. I was completely unprepared for how hard this role was gonna be. Read the full transcript on Substack >> -- ➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE! 🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY 🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like t…
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Some self-care tips for any stepparent who feels like their brain is melting from massive overwhelm. What’s your go-to de-stress practice? Hop over to Substack and leave a comment if you wanna share — I’d love to hear it, and you’d be helping other stressed-out stepparents too! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subs…
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This is not just about turtles, it's about memorization, persistence and meaning making. Also, here's the poem Turtle, by Kay Ryan Who would be a turtle who could help it? A barely mobile hard roll, a four-oared helmet, she can ill afford the chances she must take in rowing toward the grasses that she eats. Her track is graceless, like dragging a p…
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Ep 89: El Greco and the Whale
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20:06This is a little episode about how I think a one-of-a-kind whale is kind of like the 16th -17th century Mannerist artist El Greco, and also like us. It sounds a little far fetched but admit it, you like me when I’m weird, you weirdo’s El Greco: Artworks mentioned: “The Vision of St John” 1608-14 and "View of Toledo" 1599-1600 (El Greco), “Les Desmo…
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Today, just a quick reminder: you don’t need the ex’s permission to play a role in your stepkids’ lives. Nor do you need the ex’s approval before you meet your stepkids. Did your partner’s ex want to meet you before you were “allowed” to meet your future stepkids? Please join us in Substack and share in the comments, I’d love to hear that story. 😱 …
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Danielle Alstat is 'All In' leading advocacy for people living with PBC: Hear her story from newly-diagnosed to FDA Advisor.
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25:18Danielle Alstat, a patient advocate diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), shares her journey from diagnosis to becoming a prominent voice in patient advocacy. After facing the shock of her diagnosis and the challenges of working as a respiratory therapist during the COVID-19 pandemic, Danielle found solace and support through online com…
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From dads who aren’t allowed to see their kids to stepdads whose role goes completely unrecognized, Father’s Day emotions in stepfamilies can run the full spectrum. Read the full transcript on Substack >> -- ➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE! 🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get …
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If I could only pick one message that I want each and every stepparent to know, it's this: yeah this shit is hard, but you are not alone. So many other stepparents have been where you are and made it through. There is hope. This does get better. I'd be lying if I said that message applies to every stepparenting situation, though. Read the full tran…
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The Relentless Pursuit of Patient-Centered Care: Inspired Leadership Lessons from Dr Anthony Yanni
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31:37This episode features Dr Anthony Yanni, global head of patient centricity at Astellas Pharma. Sponsored by Intercept Pharmaceuticals, the episode delves into the importance of patient engagement and centricity in the pharmaceutical industry. Dr Yanni discusses his methodology of "dull nagging pressure" to advocate for patient centric approaches, em…
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Let’s dispel some common myths about disengaging from our stepkids. Starting with #1: disengaging is not a bad thing. Read the full transcript on Substack >> -- ➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE! 🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfr…
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Ep 88: Resilience Through Research (Pt5) w/ Jennifer Coates
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1:40:43::CW: during the Kathe Kollwitz section, we discuss a print dealing with sexual assault:: Jennifer and I are back with our bushel baskets of researched artists of the past to soothe our shattered nerves. Tune in to hear about 6 artists that made exceptional work under strained circumstances: Käthe Kollwitz, John of Arderne - medieval surgeon and ma…
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Stepfamilies in high conflict situations need different strategies and resources than other blended families. So many of the typical co-parenting advice out there does not apply when the ex is a nightmare narcissist. And stepparents in high conflict need extra support, too — which is why we’re here. Because holy cow this is NOT what you signed up f…
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Alexandra The Alchemist: How actioning personal transformation will activate patient trust in clinical research
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34:55Emma hosts a Pep Talks episode, sponsored by Intercept Pharmaceuticals, featuring Alexandra Charge, CEO of ISPEP. The podcast explores patient engagement leaders' journeys, focusing on Alex's extensive pharmaceutical experience. With over 20 years in clinical trials and operations, Alex shares her passion for humanising healthcare and prioritising …
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Today is Stepmother's Day, a very real holiday that doesn’t seem to quite show up on anyone’s radar. Stores don’t carry "Happy Stepmother's Day!" cards. You’re not gonna see an ad like “Get Stepmom something as special as she is!” Technically the holiday exists… yet we're not actually acknowledged. Sounds about right. 🤦🏻♀️ Read the full transcript…
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As sucky as it is on a daily basis for our efforts to go unrecognized as stepmoms, there's really no day that hits home more than Mother's Day, and no day when it feels like more of a slap across the face to end up forgotten and overlooked. Thanks for all you do for your partners and your stepkids, today and every day. READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT ON S…
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Okay yes stepfamily life is very complex and we all need lots of support, blah blah blah. But you know what else we need? To lighten the heck up sometimes! So today here’s a bunch of stepparenting tips candy-coated in delicious Star Wars lore. Which is more metaphorical to steplife than one might think. Read the full transcript on Substack >> This …
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Measuring the Impact of Patient Engagement: A Novartis Perspective
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29:22In this episode of Pep Talks, Emma interviews Michaela Dinboeck, the Head of Patient Engagement at Novartis. Michaela discusses her role in integrating patient perspectives into the development and R&D lifecycle at Novartis, emphasizing the importance of patient-focused drug development. She shares insights on the challenges and successes of buildi…
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Time to think about your Legacy
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13:25Legacy is a journey into the stories, struggles, and successes that shape lasting impact. Tune in to be inspired to build a life that echoes beyond your time.
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Ep 87: CounterPointe Report w/ Elisabeth Condon & Jennifer Coates
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1:23:20Today's episode is a special conversation and recap of Elisabeth Condon and my experiences collaborating as visual artists in the ballet project CounterPointe (now in its 12th year) produced by Norte Maar and staged at the Mark O'Donnell Theater (Brooklyn) in March 2025. Jennifer Coates kindly came on to ask us questions about making props and what…
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When compliance says `no´, Rina Newton asks `why not´: Breaking boundaries in Patient Engagement Practices
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28:43In this episode of Pep Talks, Emma interviews Rina Newton, a renowned expert in compliance, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry. Rina shares her journey into the field of compliance, emphasising the importance of understanding and navigating the complexities of self-regulation. The discussion delves into the challenges faced by pharma c…
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Life changing discussion on MCQ solving , useful for anyone appearing for a competitive exam by Dr Sumer & Dr Deepti, popularly called as mentor duo.
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Drug Development's Marathon Endurance Race: The CMO's Leadership in Patient-Centric Innovation
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22:48In this episode of PEP Talks, Emma interviews Dr. David Gillen, the Chief Medical Officer of Norgine, discussing the evolution and importance of patient engagement in the pharmaceutical industry. Reflecting on their first meeting 16 years ago, they explore how patient demands and advocacy have shaped industry practices. Dr. Gillen emphasises the cr…
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Ep 86: The Source Channeler & The Market Child
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25:39In this audio essay, I roam from post-war France to the abstract expressionists to the artists of the East Village and even to outer space to consider times in art history when art was forced to bloom in the dark. These under-the-radar moments yielded deeply experimental work, and I wonder how we might channel some of that spirit in our own time. A…
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People With … Mark Bradley’s personal mission to revolutionise treatment using RWD
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28:21Emma hosts the third series of Pep Talks, sponsored by Norgine Pharmaceuticals, featuring Mark Bradley, a pioneer in patient engagement. Mark shares his journey from a student nurse in Northern Ireland to founding the People With platform. He discusses the importance of personalized medicine and the need for better understanding patient profiles to…
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Strengthening Health Systems Through Indigenous Research with Kienan Williams (EP 27)
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1:14:58Send us a textAbSPORU Patient Engagement Team with Host Sandra Zelinsky által
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Ep 85: Meret Oppenheim's Titles
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11:25I'm offering for you here a new mini ep about what I've been thinking about lately: the wackiness of Meret Oppenheim's titles - and how they expand the mystery of her images rather than explain them. I recently snagged the catalog from the Moma retrospective show from last year and highly recommend it if you don't have it yet. It's full of lovely c…
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5-4-3-2-1: Overcoming inertia in patient engagement with Paul Simms
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24:40This PEP Talks episode features an engaging conversation between Emma and Paul Simms, founder and chief executive of Impatient. Sponsored by Norgine, the discussion delves into the challenges and frustrations of patient engagement in the pharmaceutical industry. Paul shares his journey and the motivation behind founding Impatient, emphasising the n…
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Persuasive Petersen: How to make a lasting impact for patients at every stage of product development
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20:15Emma hosts another edition of PEP Talks, featuring Dr. Gudula Peterson, the global patient engagement lead at Grunenthal. Gudula shares her extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting her journey from compliance to patient engagement. She discusses the evolution of patient involvement in clinical trials, emphasizing the import…
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On being a CPO: The ABC of building a patient engagement infrastructure
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17:44In this episode of the Pep Talks podcast, Emma talks to Liselotte Hyveled, the Chief Patient Officer at Novo Nordisk. Liselotte shares her unconventional journey from a pharmacist to her current role, emphasizing her focus on patient-centricity throughout her career. She discusses the importance of understanding patient experiences and integrating …
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Learning Health Systems with Dr. Charles Friedman (EP 1)
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32:21Send us a textAbSPORU Patient Engagement Team with Host Sandra Zelinsky által
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Palliative Care with Sadia Ahmed (EP 3)
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20:43Send us a textAbSPORU Patient Engagement Team with Host Sandra Zelinsky által
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Measuring Patient Experience with Kyle Kemp (EP 4)
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Ep 84: "Lifeline: Clifford Still" Film Review (Part 2) w/ Mandolyn Wilson Rosen
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1:15:10This is Part 2 of Mandolyn Wilson Rosen and my review of "Lifeline: Clyfford Still" 2019 directed by Dennis Scholl. It's a juicy art bio tell-all with a crusty curmudgeon as its talented but embittered subject. Don't forget to listen to Part 1 too! Find the film on Amazon ($2.99 SD) or for free on Kanopy Find Mandolyn online at: https://mandolyn…
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For a PEP it is always personal: Bringing the passion and persistence in the patient voice into paediatric trial design
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21:31This Pep Talks episode features Begonya Nafria Escalera, head of patient engagement in research at St. John De De Children's Hospital, who champions the inclusion of children and young people in clinical research, a practice not yet widespread in Spain. Begonya discusses the challenges of communicating complex trial protocols to young patients and …
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Ep 83: "Lifeline: Clyfford Still" Film Review (Part 1) w/ Mandolyn Wilson Rosen
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1:03:58Mandolyn Wilson Rosen is back on the podcast! This time, instead of a book we are talking about an artist documentary. The film is called "Lifeline: Clyfford Still" 2019 directed by Dennis Scholl. It's a juicy art bio tell-all with a crusty curmudgeon as its talented but embittered subject. Come along with us as we enter a turbulently Still world. …
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