Empowering Voices: Advocacy in Action is a podcast by Heal Canada and My Blood My Health, amplifying the voices of patients, advocates, and healthcare professionals transforming health advocacy. Each episode shares inspiring stories, expert insights, and actionable strategies on patient empowerment, navigating healthcare systems, advances in care, and building advocacy networks.
Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or advocate, this series equips you to champion change and create a stronger, more connected community.
Episode 6: Living with Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Patient Story
Welcome to Empowering Voices, the Heal Canada Podcast, where we bring you insightful conversations on patient advocacy, healthcare innovation, and real-world patient experiences. This episode is hosted by Hisham Younes, Patient Engagement Consultant, and is part of Heal Canada’s Iron Deficiency Anemia Patient Advocacy Initiative, in partnership with 360 Life Sciences Consulting and supported by Pfizer Canada. We are joined by Rayan Seifeldine, a mental health specialist who's sharing her own lived experience with iron deficiency anemia. Rayan is taking to us about the impact of this condition on her daily living and quality of life. From her personal experience with symptoms, the healthcare system, and treatment options, Rayan is raising awareness and advocating for patients living with iron deficiency anemia.
29 Apr 2026
Episode 5: Iron Deficiency Anemia: More than just fatigue…
Welcome to Empowering Voices, the Heal Canada Podcast, where we bring you insightful conversations on patient advocacy, healthcare innovation, and real-world patient experiences. This episode is hosted by Hisham Younes, our Patient Engagement Consultant, and is part of Heal Canada’s Iron Deficiency Anemia Patient Advocacy Initiative, in partnership with 360 Life Sciences Consulting and supported by Pfizer Canada. We are joined by Heba Harkous, who's sharing her perspective as both a nurse and a patient with lived experience in iron deficiency anemia. Heba is talking to us about symptoms, impact on daily life, early detection, and treatment options. From her experience with iron deficiency anemia, Heba encourages patients to advocate for themselves and have the right conversations with their healthcare providers, which can make a big difference.
13 Apr 2026
Episode 4: The Truth Lies in the Mountain: Jenn M. on Surviving, Healing and Finding Your Voice
In this episode of Empowered Voices: Advocacy in Action, Cheryl sits down with author and advocate Jenn M. to discuss her debut book, The Truth Lies in the Mountain (https://www.amazon.ca/Truth-Lies-Mountain-Surviving-Searching/dp/B0G3KHZDP7) - a deeply personal account of surviving wrongful arrest, a decade-long court battle, and the psychological toll of high-conflict family law. Jen opens up about the mental health storms that shaped her journey, the power of laughter and nature as tools for healing, and why she believes her story can be a voice for those not yet ready to share their own. A compelling and honest conversation about resilience, psychological abuse, neurodivergence, and what it truly means to go from surviving to healing.
25 Nov 2025
Episode 3: The Working Man's Guide to Mental Health, with Landon Barrowman
Landon is the founder of an organization that has quickly become a powerful voice in the patient and mental Health Community, supporting Mental Health in the Trades. His work is rooted in compassion, lived experience, and a deep commitment to ensuring that no person in the trade experiencing mental health issues feels alone, unheard, or unsupported. What began as a personal mission has evolved into a platform for connection, advocacy, and real change.
10 Jun 2025
Episode 2: Why Patient Advocacy is so Important
Dr. Raymond Rupert MD, MBA, CEO of Healtheon Canada, illuminates the crucial role of patient advocacy in healthcare, emphasizing its impact on patient experiences in an interview with the host.
30 Jan 2025
Episode 1: Tyra Langille - Patient Advocacy
Welcome to the Heal Canada Podcast, where we bring you insightful conversations on patient advocacy, healthcare innovation, and real-world patient experiences. In this episode, we are joined by Tyra Langille, who shares her inspiring journey and impactful work in the Patient Advocacy Space, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of patient advocacy in her own journey.
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