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The Roadmap to Rare

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About this Podcast:

This is the Roadmap to Rare. Hosted by OCNDS parent Eric Finn, this podcast explores the reality of the rare-disease journey—sharing hope through real stories, real challenges, and research. This is our rare disease roadmap. Every rare disease journey is different, but no family should have to navigate it alone. On Roadmap to Rare, Eric sits down with parents, advocates, clinicians, researchers, and leaders in the rare disease community to talk about what the path really looks like—from diagnosis to advocacy, research breakthroughs, and everything in between. Together, these conversations shine a light on the experiences that unite the rare disease community: resilience, determination, and hope for the future.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

36%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about The Roadmap to Rare

What is The Roadmap to Rare about?

This is the Roadmap to Rare. Hosted by OCNDS parent Eric Finn, this podcast explores the reality of the rare-disease journey, sharing hope through real stories, real challenges, and research. This is our rare disease roadmap. Every rare disease journey is different, but no family should have to navigate it alone.

What has The Roadmap to Rare covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 9: Tell Her It Can’t Be Done, Then Watch What Happens ft. Nasha Fitter" (21 October 2026, 39 minutes), "Episode 8: Five Practical Ways for Families to Prepare for Clinical Trials ft. Dr. Gabrielle Rushing" (7 October 2026, 27 minutes), and "Episode 7: Reflecting on Rare Disease Week ft. Alyssa Ronco & Jessica Wilfong" (23 September 2026, 41 minutes).

How often does The Roadmap to Rare publish?

The Roadmap to Rare publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 10 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Roadmap to Rare?

Booking probability for The Roadmap to Rare is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Roadmap to Rare requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Roadmap to Rare's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Roadmap to Rare?

The strongest fits for The Roadmap to Rare are Health & Wellness Services. The Roadmap to Rare has a kids audience.

About the host

The Roadmap to Rare is a kids podcast with 10 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    Episode 9: Tell Her It Can’t Be Done, Then Watch What Happens ft. Nasha Fitter

    Oct 21, 202639 min

    In Episode 9 of Roadmap to Rare, host Eric Finn is joined by Nasha Fitter, a rare disease parent to her daughter Amara, who has FOXG1 syndrome. Nasha is also co-founder of the FOXG1 Research Foundation and co-founder...

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    Episode 8: Five Practical Ways for Families to Prepare for Clinical Trials ft. Dr. Gabrielle Rushing

    Oct 7, 202627 min

    In Episode 8 of Roadmap to Rare , host Eric Finn is joined by Dr. Gabrielle Rushing, Chief Scientific Officer of the CSNK2A1 Foundation, to talk about one of the biggest questions that rare disease families may ask...

  • The Roadmap to Rare

    Episode 7: Reflecting on Rare Disease Week ft. Alyssa Ronco & Jessica Wilfong

    Sep 23, 202641 min

    In Episode 7 of Roadmap to Rare , host Eric Finn sits down with two fellow OCNDS parents, Alyssa Ronco and Jessica Wilfong, to talk about their experience at Rare Disease Week in Washington, DC. This three-day event...

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    Episode 6: Going the Distance for OCNDS Awareness ft. Kevin Pilgrim

    Sep 9, 202633 min

    In Episode 6 of Roadmap to Rare , host Eric Finn is joined by Kevin Pilgrim, an OCNDS parent from the UK. Kevin’s son, Hunter, was diagnosed with OCNDS in 2021. Kevin shares his family’s road to a diagnosis, the relief...

  • The Roadmap to Rare

    Episode 5: The Road to the CSNK2A1 Foundation ft. Jennifer Sills

    Aug 26, 202638 min

    In Episode 5 of Roadmap to Rare , host Eric Finn is joined by Jennifer Sills, Founder and President of the CSNK2A1 Foundation, which supports families affected by Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome (OCNDS). Jennifer...

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    Episode 4: Chatting with a Genetic Counselor ft. Grace Branger, MGC

    Aug 12, 202638 min

    In Episode 4 of Roadmap to Rare , Eric Finn is joined by Grace Branger, MGC, a genetic counselor who helps families navigate genetic testing and rare disease diagnoses. Grace discusses the basis of genetic testing...

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    Episode 3: Inside OCNDS Research ft. Drs. Gabrielle Rushing and Elena Bagatelas

    Jul 29, 202639 min

    In Episode 3 of Roadmap to Rare , host Eric Finn is joined by Dr. Gabrielle Rushing, Chief Scientific Officer for the CSNK2A1 Foundation, and Dr. Elena Bagatelas. Together, they unpack the science behind Okur-Chung...

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    Episode 2: The Day Everything Changed ft. Amber Reynolds

    Jul 15, 202626 min

    In Episode 2 of Roadmap to Rare , host Eric Finn sits down with Amber Reynolds, a fellow OCNDS parent and advocate from Colorado, whose 14-year-old daughter, Harper, was one of the first 15 people in the world diagnosed...

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    Episode 1: Meet Your Host, Eric

    Jul 1, 202619 min

    In the debut episode of Roadmap to Rare , host Eric Finn introduces himself and the mission of the show. Roadmap to Rare aims to shed light on the reality of navigating the rare disease journey through real stories...

  • The Roadmap to Rare

    Trailer: Roadmap to Rare

    Apr 19, 20261 min

    This is the Roadmap to Rare. Hosted by OCNDS parent Eric Finn, this podcast explores the reality of the rare-disease journey—sharing hope through real stories, real challenges, and research. On Roadmap to Rare, Eric...

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Jennifer Sills

CSNK2A1 Foundation

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Dr. Gabrielle Rushing

CSNK2A1 Foundation

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