Trigger warning: Trauma, War themes.

Surprise! We’ve got an extra episode for you! In this special episode, I am joined by Samah Atout, a Belgian Palestinian advocate and Managing Partner at BIB Partners, to reflect on the incredible insights and experiences shared during the Global Mental Health Community Summit (#GMCS25)!

Together, we dive into how lived experiences can be a catalyst for meaningful policy change, and explore the practical steps advocates can take to turn global recommendations into local action. In this episode, Samah reflects on the impactful conversations from Day 3 of the summit, which spotlighted people-centered policy change – highlighting how patient participation can rebuild trust, shape better policies, and redefine mental healthcare systems.

We also discuss what’s next—focusing on how to build on the summit’s key takeaways to create lasting, real-world change.For a deeper dive into the Summit’s insights, check out our blog: Driving mental health reform through collective action |

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In this episode, Roi Shternin and Dr. Margret Jaeger delve into the critical role of medical anthropology in addressing contemporary healthcare challenges.

They explore the shortcomings of the modern healthcare system, including its lack of a holistic approach, overspecialization, and systemic failures.

The discussion advocates for greater cultural sensitivity, long-term strategic planning, and improved patient journeys. Tune in as they propose solutions such as integrating nurse practitioners and medical anthropologists into primary care, enhancing professional training, and establishing community health centers to bolster prevention and patient advocacy.

In this episode, taken from a keynote at the Digital Health Ljubljana conference, we address the invisible crisis at the heart of the modern healthcare system: the gap between technological innovation and the lived reality of those it’s meant to serve.

For too long, digital health products have been designed for patients rather than with them. This approach often results in tools that meet clinical requirements but fail to account for the cognitive load, physical limitations, and daily hurdles of living with a chronic condition.