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Hosted by PDSA · health · EN · 37 episodes
The diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia may leave you wondering – how can I really live my life with ITP? PDSA’s podcast, “Bruised but not Broken: Living with ITP”, brings you empowering stories, lifestyle tips, and answers to the real-life questions the ITP community is asking.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia may leave you wondering, how can I really live my life with ITP? PDSA’s podcast, “Bruised but not Broken: Living with ITP”, brings you empowering stories, lifestyle tips, and answers to the real-life questions the ITP community is asking.
Bruised But Not Broken: Living with ITP is hosted by PDSA. The show has published 37 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Beyond Your Platelet Count: Understanding Your ITP Lab Results" (8 October 2026, 30 minutes), "IVIG for ITP: What It Is, How It Works, and When You Need It" (13 August 2026, 36 minutes), and "ITP Diagnosis Explained: Why the Right Tests Matter" (1 June 2026, 33 minutes).
Bruised But Not Broken: Living with ITP publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 37 episodes.
Booking probability for Bruised But Not Broken: Living with ITP is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Bruised But Not Broken: Living with ITP requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Bruised But Not Broken: Living with ITP's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Bruised But Not Broken: Living with ITP are Health & Wellness Services. Bruised But Not Broken: Living with ITP has a health audience.
PDSA hosts Bruised But Not Broken: Living with ITP, a health show with 37 episodes published.
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Episode #37
Ever opened your lab results and worried about the numbers marked in red? Dr. Camila Masias joins Barbara Pruitt to explain the CBC and chemistry profile, what they reveal beyond your platelet count, and how they help...
Episode #35
If you've ever wondered what IVIG is, how it works, or when it's used to treat ITP, this episode is for you. Host Barbara Pruitt is joined by two leading experts, Dr. James Bussel and Dr. Charlotte Cunningham-Rundles...
Episode #33
<p>In this episode of Bruised but Not Broken: Living with ITP, Barbara Pruitt talks with hematologist Dr. Camila Masias about how ITP is diagnosed and why it’s considered a “diagnosis of exclusion.” They discuss the...
Episode #32
<p>In recognition of Lupus Awareness Month, this episode explores the important connection between lupus and immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), two autoimmune conditions that can sometimes overlap. Host Barbara Pruitt is...
Episode #31
<p>If treating pediatric ITP can sometimes feel like trial and error, this episode helps explain why—and what’s being done to change that. Host Barbara Pruitt talks with Dr. Kristin Shimano about the growing role of...
Episode #30
<p>When a small shaving cut wouldn’t stop bleeding, Michael Barden had no idea it would lead to a life-changing diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and later, Evans syndrome. In this powerful episode, Michael...
Episode #29
<p>In this episode of Bruised but Not Broken: Living with ITP, host Barbara Pruitt is joined by PDSA leaders Peter Pruitt and Derek Zimmerman for a behind-the-scenes look at how the organization is run and why strong...
Episode #28
<p>This episode dives into one of the most common—and most confusing—questions people with ITP ask: Why do I have it, and could it be inherited? Dr. Michele Lambert, a leading pediatric hematologist and expert in...
Episode #27
<p>In this episode, Barbara Pruitt sits down with pediatric hematologist Dr. Rachael Grace to take the mystery out of clinical trials for ITP. Dr. Grace explains what clinical trials are, how they differ from standard...
Episode #26
<p>In this inspiring episode of Bruised but Not Broken: Living with ITP, meet Wyatt Critchfield, a ninth-grade ITP warrior, and his mom, Brittany, as they share how a love for cars turned into a powerful fundraiser for...
Episode #25
<p>In this inspiring episode of Bruised but Not Broken: Living with ITP, Dr. Kristin Hunt shares her journey from being diagnosed with ITP at just 12 years old to becoming a pediatric immunologist. She reflects on the...
Episode #24
<p>In this special episode of Bruised but Not Broken: Living with ITP, we celebrate ITP Awareness Month with PDSA President & CEO Caroline Kruse and Director of Outreach and Community Engagement Melissa Hilsabeck. They...
Episode #23
<p>In this episode of Bruised But Not Broken: Living with ITP, host Barbara Pruitt sits down with Dr. Craig Kessler, a leading hematology expert, to discuss how immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) affects patients as they...
Episode #22
<p>In this episode of Bruised but Not Broken: Living with ITP, Dr. James Bussel, Professor Emeritus at Cornell and a leading expert in immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), joins host Barbara Pruitt for a timely and thoughtful...
Episode #21
<p>U.S. insurance coverage can be just as challenging as the diagnosis itself. In this episode of Bruised but Not Broken: Living with ITP, we sit down with Becky Burns, Chief Operating Officer of the Bleeding and...
Episode #20
<p>What does it mean to grow older with ITP and how do you adapt when your body no longer bounces back like it used to? In this episode of Bruised but Not Broken: Living with ITP, host Barbara Pruitt is joined by fellow...
Episode #19
<p>Pregnancy with ITP can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Bruised but Not Broken: Living with ITP, two leading experts—Dr. Terry Gernsheimer and Dr. Edith Cheng—share what women with ITP...
Episode #18
<p>If you're parenting a toddler or preschooler with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), this episode is for you. Pediatric hematologist Dr. Michael Tarantino joins us to share practical advice on keeping young children with...
Episode #17
<p>Needle sticks are a frustrating reality for people living with ITP—but what if there were ways to make the experience less painful and more successful the first time around? In this episode of Bruised but Not Broken...
Episode #16
<p>Being a teenager isn't easy. And being diagnosed with ITP can make it even more overwhelming. In this episode of Bruised But Not Broken: Living with ITP, Dr. Michael Tarantino, a leading expert in bleeding disorders...
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