David Epstein

David Epstein, a journalist and author known for his insights on genetics in sports, shares Jill Viles' compelling journey. Jill, a muscular dystrophy patient, believed she shared a genetic condition with Olympic athlete Priscilla Lopes-Schliep but discovered her unique diagnosis of Emery Dreyfus Syndrome. Their conversation delves into the emotional complexities of medical validation and the search for identity amidst genetic uncertainty. Epstein elegantly highlights themes of hope and obsession while navigating the delicate ties between personal health and familial legacy.