

Hosted by Maria Cortina · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 10 episodes
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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.
Maria Cortina hosts The Empowered Patient, a health show with 10 episodes published.


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. Laura opens up about the

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 patient care. With a b

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 critical role of advocacy in

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 her academic journey,

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 passionate pursuit of neuro

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 being diagnosed with mult

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 journey navigating life-thr

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 experiences with severe allergi

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The Empowered Patient is hosted by Maria Cortina. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 10 episodes.
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