In Sickness

In this powerful episode of In Sickness, Bob Coughlin and Paul Kidwell explore what happens when caregiving ends not gradually, but suddenly - with the death of a spouse. Overnight, caregivers lose not only the person they love, but also the identity, structure, and purpose that defined their daily lives. This transition is profound, disorienting, and rarely discussed openly. Clinical psychologist Barry Jacobs, a nationally recognized expert on family caregiving, joins the conversation to help

In honor of Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month this episode of In Sickness was taped in May and brought together three extraordinary voices whose lives and work intersect one of the most challenging and inspiring frontiers in rare disease: cystic fibrosis. From the biotech lab to the clinic to the family home, this conversation explores CF through the lived experiences of: • Mike Cloonan: CEO of Sionna Therapeutics, advancing a new generation of small molecules in development for CF • Dr. Ahmet

Our second annual Henri Termeer Tribute Episode brings together five leaders whose work reflects - and continues to expand - the legacy of one of biotech’s most influential figures. Henri Termeer transformed rare disease drug development by insisting that science, business, and humanity were inseparable. His belief in patient first innovation reshaped an entire industry and continues to guide the people who knew him best. In this episode, host Paul Kidwell convenes a powerful conversation with:

In this episode of In Sickness. Men and the Culture of Caregiving, we explore one of the most urgent and overlooked challenges in today’s workforce: how employers can better support employees who are also caregivers. With more than half of U.S. caregivers balancing their responsibilities while working full time, companies are facing a cultural and structural reckoning. What does real support look like? What’s missing? And how can leaders build workplaces where caregivers don’t have to choose bet

Guests: • Dr. Benjamin Lowentritt – Medical Director, Prostate Cancer Program at Chesapeake Urology, Vice President, Physician Services for United Urology Group. • Bob Lane – Prostate cancer survivor and advocate (“Elevator Bob”) Show Notes: This episode of In Sickness. Men and the Culture of Caregiving explores prostate cancer from two sides — the clinical expertise of Dr. Benjamin Lowentritt and the lived experience of survivor Bob Lane. Together, they discuss early signs, diagnosis, treat

In this episode of In Sickness. Men and the Culture of Caregiviong, we dive deep into the emotional, physical, and logistical challenges faced by caregivers supporting loved ones with early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC). With more adults under 50 being diagnosed with this disease, caregivers are often caught off guard — juggling careers, families, and a sudden, life-altering diagnosis. Joining the conversation are an oncologist who is recognized as the foremost authority on this condition, a