PH Insights

About PH Insights

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association presents ”PH Insights,” a podcast amplifying patient voices, sharing meaningful conversations with health care professionals and insights into pulmonary hypertension. Join PHA, people with PH and PH experts, as they share important information to support the PH community.

Publisher

Pulmonary Hypertension Association

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Aug 2024

Latest episode

24 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Managing Scleroderma and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

   Guest: Neal McDermott, pulmonary arterial hypertension and scleroderma patient On this episode of PH Insights, Neal McDermott, a patient navigating scleroderma and pulmonary arterial hypertension, shares his journey from diagnosis to managing multiple chronic illnesses. McDermott’s story offers hope and encouragement, emphasizing resilience and the potential for improved quality of life through treatment and transplant evaluation. For more information, visit Pulmonary Hypertension and Scleroderma (https://phassociation.org/pulmonary-hypertension/what-is-ph/related-conditions/scleroderma/)

2. 

   10 Jun 2026

   A Discussion with Leaders in PH Research: PH Research Past to Present (Part 1)

   Guests: Steven H. Abman, MD, professor, Department of Pediatrics, director, Pediatric Heart Lung Center University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado Greg Elliott, MD, MACP, professor of medicine, University of Utah, emeritus professor of medicine, Intermountain Health Karen A. Fagan, MD, chair, Department of Medicine, interim chair, department of family and community medicine, professor of medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Paul B. Yu, MD, PhD, cardiovascular medicine specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, director, Cardiovascular Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital For 35 years, PHA has been at the forefront of discovery in treating and managing the progression and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension. On this two-part episode of PH Insights, we hear from researchers and PHA contributors Steven Abman, Greg Elliott, Karen Fagan and Paul Yu as they discuss their research and how it’s helped advance PH treatments and diagnosis. Part 2 will air July 8th. Learn more about how the Pulmonary Hypertension Association supports research by visiting Research Programs - PH Association (https://phassociation.org/ph-professionals/research-programs/)

3. 

   27 May 2026

   You’re Not Alone: Coping with Anxiety and Depression in PH

   Guest: Michele Freeman, licensed professional counselor and PHA support group leader. On the next episode of PH Insights, we continue our focus on mental health awareness with licensed professional counselor and support group leader Michele Freeman. Freeman discusses the mental health challenges faced by those living with pulmonary hypertension and their caregivers. She explores the differences between depression and anxiety, the impact of chronic illness on mental health and practical strategies for managing these emotions. Tune in to learn practical strategies to help you manage tough days. Find support with PHA (https://phassociation.org/living-with-ph/managing-your-health/coping/) Connect with support in a way that fits your needs. For 24-hour support for mental health or substance abuse issues, call 988, a national hotline that provides support by call, text or chat. Call PHA’s Support Line: 800-748-727. Connect with PHA’s support programs. (https://phassociation.org/living-with-ph/support/) Find a PHA Peer Mentor (https://phassociation.org/living-with-ph/support/peer-mentors/)

Who has been a guest on PH Insights

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Elise Whalen
• Jess MacLean
• Jenna Olitsky
• Marla Olitsky
• Monica Penaranda

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

950,535

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

38

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.