Strive4Five with Steve: Core skill sets for honest and empathic patient advocacy

In this episode of Pep Talks, Emma interviews Steve Clark, a cancer survivor and patient advocate. Steve shares his journey from diagnosis to founding Strive for Five, a non-profit focused on providing hope to others with cancer. He discusses the importance of effective communication between patients and doctors, the nocebo effect, and the bio-psychosocial model of care. Steve emphasizes the power of positivity and the importance of support systems, including therapy and pets.