The Healthy Mind Shift

In this episode, Leyla shared her perspective on healthcare leadership across cultures and organisations, focusing on staying true to core values, embracing change, and the evolving importance of patient-centric real-world evidence in the future of healthcare.

When passion meets purpose, every career move becomes meaningful.In this episode, I sit down with Nerea, Partner for Pricing, Access & Sustainability at Alira Health in Barcelona, a woman who has reinvented herself multiple times, from pharmacy to consulting to leadership in sustainability and women’s empowerment.We talk about:- Navigating career transitions without fear- Turning boredom into action and impact- How healthcare can (and must) become more sustainable- The power of community and women (and men!) supporting womenA conversation about curiosity and building a career that feels true to who you are.We’re Roberta Sarno, PhD, global health advisor and founder of D-Health Consulting, and Anh Bourcet, international market access and policy senior leader.Happy listening!

In this episode of The Healthy Mind Shift, Roberta sits down with Adrienne, a public health leader based in Washington, DC.They talk about the power of multi-stakeholder collaboration: why it matters more than ever in today’s fragmented global health landscape, and how “going back to the basics” can help us rebuild trust, reconnect sectors, and reimagine partnerships.From translating between policymakers and funders to navigating budget cuts and burnout, this is an honest conversation about how collaboration, empathy, and simplicity can make complex systems work better, and how to stay grounded as professionals and humans in the middle of it all.

In this episode, host Anh sits down with Alberta, international development economist, and global health innovator. They explore how digital health technologies are transforming healthcare. From enhancing patient care to supporting prevention and behaviour change, Alberta shares insights on policy frameworks, equitable access, and the practical integration of software-based medical devices. She also reflects on balancing multiple roles in a fast-paced world and staying grounded while driving systemic change. A must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of healthcare and innovation.

In this episode of The Health Mind Shift, Roberta is joined by Hang to explore how patient access and health policy can transform complex healthcare systems into pathways of opportunity. From scarcity challenges to mindset shifts, Hang shares her vision of embracing abundance, reframing barriers, and building systems that put people (not just patients) at the center.A conversation about leading through uncertainty, co-creating sustainable solutions, and redefining what it truly means to make healthcare equitable, innovative, and human.

In this episode of The Health Mind Shift, host Roberta speaks with Maria Merola, coach, former life science consultant, and doctor in industrial engineering. With years of experience advising pharma leaders, Maria now helps healthcare executives navigate today’s paradoxical reality: extraordinary innovation alongside restructuring, burnout, and system breakdowns.We discuss:- Why traditional leadership models no longer fit in healthcare- How to move from “resilience” to “bouncing forward”- The AAA framework (Awareness, Acceptance, Action) for leaders- Challenges and opportunities for women over 50 in senior roles- The power of authenticity and community in creating the future of leadershipIt’s a conversation about clarity, courage, and leading with purpose, especially in times of uncertainty.

In this episode of The Health Mind Shift, host Roberta speaks with Maryline Marquet, a global healthcare leader with experience spanning pharma, medtech, digital health, and startups.Together, they explore:- The promise and challenges of value-based care- Why collaborative ecosystems are essential to transform healthcare- How leaders can stay informed without being overwhelmed- Female leadership in a still male-dominated industry- Protecting your energy and finding resilience in times of changeDon’t miss this conversation about shaping the future of healthcare with courage and purpose.

In this episode of The Healthy Mind Shift, host Anh sits down with Caitlin, Senior Director for Global Public Health at BD, award-winning leader, and mother of two. From receiving Singapore’s National Medal of Service for her role during COVID-19 to building cross-border partnerships for underserved populations, Caitlin shares what it means to lead with optimism in the middle of global health turbulence.Together, we explore:Why equity and access require letting go of old assumptionsHow global health innovations are flowing from the Global South back to developed countriesThe evolving role of public-private partnerships when donor funding shrinksNavigating career transitions across NGOs, government, and industryThe traits that help women leaders step forward, even before they feel “ready”This is an open conversation on resilience, purpose, and redefining leadership in times of uncertainty.

What if all the turbulence in healthcare isn’t just disruption, but opportunity?Welcome to The Healthy Mind Shift, hosted by Roberta Sarno, global health advisor and founder of D-Health Consulting, and Anh Bourcet,  international market access and policy senior leader. Together, they sit down with women leaders across healthcare to explore how old systems are shifting, new possibilities are emerging, and why this is our moment to lead with clarity, courage, and purpose.From policy to public health, innovation to access, these are smart, real, and fun conversations with women who are reimagining the future of healthcare, and making it happen.