

BloodStream
BloodStream Media
BloodStream is an entertaining and informational podcast for the bleeding disorders community. Each week, hemophilia patient Patrick James Lynch and former non-profit director Amy Board are joined by advocacy leaders, medical experts, and other guests to discuss the latest news, scientific advancements, policy initiatives, and so much more. Subscribe wherever you listen, or search BloodStream Podcast on YouTube to catch every episode there. Produced by Believe Limited. Presenting sponsor: Takeda.
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Jan 12, 2024 • 45min
Shakeup at HFA and a brand new Gene Therapy segment!
It's a New Year and BloodStream is back with a terrific episode. Major changes at @HFA leave Patrick wondering about the future of one of our beloved national organizations and we have folks from the FAIR initiative and CHES to share their 2024 vision for the women in bleeding disorders movement (heck yeah!). Plus, a brand new segment this year on gene therapy (whoo!) - all this and more! Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Join the Movement - Equity for Women with Bleeding Disorders FAIR Coalition CHES - Programs for Women with Bleeding Disorders Take Action Today! - Click HERE It's a Whole New World Gene Therapy Segment brought to you by CSL Behring, which now has a first-of-its-kind hemophilia B treatment. Visit BeyondHemB.com or download B SUPPORT wherever you get your apps for more information. Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Jan 4, 2024 • 41min
SNL screws up sickle cell.
We've got SNL screwups, the mainstream acronyms continue to butcher rare blood diseases. Plus, we've got a new ELITE ATHLETES segment with Anthony Pezzillo (who recently became an uncle; or expanded his uncledom) and I'm Fine, this time with a focus on the caregiver experience with Jessica Bombardier. We'll get into it all, AND MORE, on this episode. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. I'm Fine and Elite Athletes are presented by @SanofiUS Sanofi seeks to expand the idea of what's possible for the hemophilia community. Take a deeper look at the science behind hemophilia and an important connection between factor activity levels and potential activities at LevelsMatter.com Sanofi aims to raise the bar for the patients living with hemophilia. Reimagine what's possible by visiting Rareblooddisorders.com to hear more about Sanofi's dedication to the bleeding disorder community. Watch "I'm Fine": A panel discussion webinar led by Patrick with The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Dec 8, 2023 • 34min
The World Health Organization (WHO) gets it wrong
The World Health Organization made a decision that has heads scratching that could seriously impact hemophilia patients across the globe and a new I'm Fine segment with blood brother, Justin Levesque. Plus, Worlds AIDS Day with Maya Bloomberg and Patrick is pain-free (or close to pain-free) for the first time in a long (!!) time. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. I'm Fine and Elite Athletes are presented by @SanofiUS Sanofi seeks to expand the idea of what's possible for the hemophilia community. Take a deeper look at the science behind hemophilia and an important connection between factor activity levels and potential activities at LevelsMatter.com Sanofi aims to raise the bar for the patients living with hemophilia. Reimagine what's possible by visiting Rareblooddisorders.com to hear more about Sanofi's dedication to the bleeding disorder community. Watch "I'm Fine": A panel discussion webinar led by Patrick with The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Nov 24, 2023 • 44min
The Dark Side of Resilience + The Gratitude Game
Hear what Patrick and Amy are grateful for as we play The Gratitude Game, because 'tis the season, y'all! Also, A new (and fantastic!) I'm Fine segment on the dark side of resilience and Ph.D. Olav Versloot on the latest Elite Athletes segment. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more.

Nov 10, 2023 • 22min
Resisting Change and Holiday Dynamics
Amy turns the table on the latest I'm Fine and puts Patrick in the hot seat as he shares how and why he resists change and the effect that has on his loved ones. Plus, Maya Bloomberg, @thehemenp, is back with a segment on family dynamics and holiday logistics with a bleeding disorder. Check it out on the latest episode of BloodStream. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. I'm Fine is presented by @SanofiUS Sanofi seeks to expand the idea of what's possible for the hemophilia community. Take a deeper look at the science behind hemophilia and an important connection between factor activity levels and potential activities at LevelsMatter.com Sanofi aims to raise the bar for the patients living with hemophilia. Reimagine what's possible by visiting Rareblooddisorders.com to hear more about Sanofi's dedication to the bleeding disorder community. Segment brought to you by Genentech, please visit www.treathemA.com to learn more. Watch "I'm Fine": A panel discussion webinar led by Patrick with The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Nov 3, 2023 • 22min
Introducing PNH: Facts, Fiction & FYI!
The BloodStream Podcast is off this week but we have something very special for you. Introducing PNH: Facts, Fiction & FYI. Dive deep into the critical history, medical background, and foundational insights of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) in our inaugural episode. Join us as we set the stage for a comprehensive exploration of this rare blood disorder. Content Independently Created by Bloodstream Media. Novartis is our exclusive advertising partner. Subscribe to PNH: Facts, Fiction & FYI.

Oct 27, 2023 • 36min
Rugby & Hemophilia and Treatment Transitions w/ Mosi Williams
Mosi Williams, blood brother and social worker at an HTC in Northern California joins Patrick for the latest I'm Fine segment with a candid discussion about treatment transitions. And we have UK rugby player, Jess Page, who is living with hemophilia on our Elite Athletes with Hemophilia, the companion segment to the new film REDEFINING IMPOSSIBLE from Believe Limited. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. I'm Fine and Elite Athletes with Hemophilia are presented by @SanofiUS Sanofi seeks to expand the idea of what's possible for the hemophilia community. Take a deeper look at the science behind hemophilia and an important connection between factor activity levels and potential activities at LevelsMatter.com Sanofi aims to raise the bar for the patients living with hemophilia. Reimagine what's possible by visiting Rareblooddisorders.com to hear more about Sanofi's dedication to the bleeding disorder community. Watch "I'm Fine": A panel discussion webinar led by Patrick with The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation WFH statement on the Israel-Palestine crisis Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Oct 13, 2023 • 55min
Sexual Intimacy, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, and Mindset
We're back with another episode of BloodStream featuring Maya Bloomberg's 5 tips for sexual health with a bleeding disorder and AI in Healthcare with Kevin Mills and Pat Mancini. Plus a new SHEmophilia segment and a I'm Fine segment with Mark Skinner. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. To support CHES's program for women with bleeding disorders, to attend CHES events for individuals and families in the inhibitor community. Or simply to get in touch with comments and ideas please reach out to us at www.ches.education Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Sep 25, 2023 • 54min
Dr. Akshat Jain and NHL coach David Quinn
Dr. Akshat Jain, Director Inherited Bleeding Disorders at the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, is here with a wide-ranging conversation, including gene therapy access and affordability in low resource areas. Plus, a new Elite Athletes segment featuring San Jose Sharks Head Coach, David Quinn and another installment of I'm Fine with a spotlight on–leadership. Be careful, leaders, we're coming for ya! Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Watch Redefining Impossible for free HERE Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Elite Athletes and I'm Fine segments presented by @Sanofi Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Sep 8, 2023 • 32min
Embracing Change in Hemophilia Care and Back to School
Amy is with guest co-host Joshua Sterling Bragg with Back to School & Sickle Cell Awareness Month resources and a new I'm Fine segment about embracing change in hemophilia care. Plus Maya (@theHEMENP!) is back with thoughts on sports and fitness and author Tim Ryan join us! Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Back to School Resources at Steps for Living Sickle Awareness Month Resources Mental Health Matters Too Watch Redefining Impossible for free HERE Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Elite Athletes segment presented by @Sanofi Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter


