How Power and Policy Shape Healthcare: Insights from Dr. Sam Schrevel, Postdoctoral Researcher, Leiden University Medical Center

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, we sit down with Dr. Sam Schrevel, Postdoctoral Researcher at Leiden University Medical Center and qualitative researcher at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Dr. Schrevel specializes in healthcare and public policy, focusing on how the lived experiences of individuals—particularly marginalized communities—should shape health systems and government policy.We explore topics including the experiences of ADHD patients in the Netherlands, the impact of austerity and private equity on mental healthcare systems, the widening social and health disparities in wealthy societies, and the subtle power dynamics within welfare and healthcare systems. Dr. Schrevel also explains the concept of "participation shenanigans," the hidden power struggles that emerge in policymaking and community research, and why stable, predictable community services are essential to improving outcomes for vulnerable populations.If you're interested in healthcare systems, public policy, qualitative research, and the intersection of power, poverty, and well-being, this is a must-watch episode.