Empathy Differentials is a podcast about rebuilding the empathy and trust between patients and providers. In an era of misinformation, mistrust, and barriers to authentic relationships between patients and their providers, we invite both to share their truths and re-explore humanism.
Hosted by: Sneha Daya, MD
Produced by: Anisha Kumar
Kshama shares her personal journey through surgery and pain, highlighting the crucial role of patient and physician advocacy in achieving positive outcomes.
26 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Dental Divide
Host Dr. Kayee reveals the hidden roles, responsibilities, and rewards of dentistry, showcasing her multifaceted expertise in this interview.
1 May 2026
Anniversary Episode
It's been a year since I published Empathy Differentials! So we did something different to mark the occasion- a solo podcast, uncut, and purely personal. This reflection after my own hospitalization means a lot to me, and I hope you can relate to the lessons learned.
30 Mar 2026
Growing Up an Expert
After a delayed diagnosis of a rare disease at 4 years old, patient Kelleigh sheds light on the ways that her medical journey has shaped who she is today and how advocacy comes from a number of sources. Filled with lessons for patients and healthcare providers alike, Kelleigh has become a true expert of her disease.
23 Feb 2026
The Great Equalizer
In running a health policy and public health course with medical students and trainees this month, I was inspired to invite a policy change maker and experienced advocate to the podcast. In a message of hope, Rebecca shares with us the pivots of her career that keep guiding her to her ultimate prize, better patient care for all.
27 Jan 2026
FAQs and FACTS: Decoding the Hospital Admission
I am joined by my west coast best friends as we traverse the challenging questions patients ask us as we take care of them IN the hospital. Hospital admissions are a tough and very vulnerable point in time, and we aim to take some of the mystery out of the processes that patients encounter.
16 Dec 2025
Fix Me
Licensed professional counselor Molly shares her lived experiences and explores the unsettling realities of mental health during the holidays, fostering an honest conversation.
18 Nov 2025
Fertile Ground
Patient Susan shares her personal journey through early infertility, highlighting the emotional challenges and ultimate rewards of pursuing motherhood, in this interview episode.
21 Oct 2025
A New Normal
Rehabilitation specialists discuss the critical role of human-centered care in post-acute settings during an interview, highlighting its impact on patient recovery.
23 Sept 2025
Finish Lines
Dari shares her experiences as a young patient with Lupus, offering insights into priorities and values while living life to the fullest, providing inspiration for others facing chronic conditions in this interview.
26 Aug 2025
4:30 AM
Medical student Carlos shares his journey into neurosurgery and reveals crucial insights patients need to understand about the field in this interview.
28 Jul 2025
Talking Ugly
Maritza shares her experiences navigating the medical system as a caregiver for her sister, highlighting the challenges and fierce advocacy required.
1 Jul 2025
Something Left to Offer
Dr. B illuminates the role of palliative care and hospice teams, challenging misconceptions about death and end-of-life care, offering a fresh perspective on healing.
3 Jun 2025
Victorious
Victor shares his experiences as a Sickle Cell Disease patient across various hospitals, offering crucial insights for patients, physicians, and health systems in this interview.
6 May 2025
From Rihanna to Residency
Dr. W shares with us his journey from Barbados (the home of the great Rihanna!) to the US, in this insightful interview about care across the world, lessons learned, and the future of medicine.
7 Apr 2025
Coach Jimmie
Today we meet with Coach Jimmie, a man in his 40s who was hospitalized after a series of mysterious symptoms that scarily kept him in the hospital for several days.
7 Apr 2025
Prelude- My Why
We all have a reason for starting podcasting journeys. This is my why for this show-- bridging the empathy differentials between patients and healthcare providers.
Inside a recent episode
The Pain of Advocacy
Published 1 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Some people are less sensitive. And it makes me pause myself in the post-operative period to be like, oh, I, you know, like, I shouldn't count anything out, right? I should be thinking about all the options when it comes to pain. And pain is a really finicky thing, as you experienced. But I wonder, what do you think about how your body operates? So I learned that I'm different from most people. Most people, oxycodone works really well and for some reason doesn't do a thing for me. And so, you know, I just learned that you have to listen to your body and you have to make yourself feel heard. Because most of the doctors, you know, they will assume that they know better, which most of the time, of course, they do. […]
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