Finding Your Care Partner: Patient Stories That Break the Stigma

On this special episode of Gut Matters, host Johannah Ruddy is joined on stage at the Ardelyx National Meeting by Chief Patient Officer Dr. Laura Williams and two patients: Erica, who lives with IBS-C and celiac disease, and Chrissy, a kidney transplant patient, for a candid conversation about the power of patient storytelling. They discuss the importance of finding the right healthcare partner, shared decision making, and breaking the stigma around chronic illness and mental health. A bonus backstage conversation with Erica dives deeper into the daily realities of living with IBS, the mental load of managing chronic conditions, and why patient voices must be at the center of advancing care.   Gut Matters is produced by BloodStream Media and made possible by Ardelyx. Content Producer: Mishu Nitulescu.   At Ardelyx®, we are dedicated to improving the lives of patients by discovering, developing, and commercializing first-in-class medicines that advance care to patients with unmet medical need. Learn more about us at Ardelyx.com   Transparency Statement: Gut Matters: Discoveries and Innovations is produced by Believe Limited and made possible by Ardelyx®.  The following Ardelyx®-supported program is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional before making any medical decisions.