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On One ConditionAuthor: Sylvain Berthelot
On One Condition is a podcast for anyone who wants to learn about a specific health condition. Hear from people who live with a condition, how it affects them and how they manage it. Sylvain Berthelot has worked in the clinical trial industry for over a decade. He is naturally curious and passionate about how the body functions. Through his interviews, he aims to give fellow human beings a voice, spreading the word about the multitude of medical conditions that affect us. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 91: Katie Gillick - Hypoparathyroidism
Episode 91
Wednesday, 2 September, 2026
Katie's journey with hypoparathyroidism began unexpectedly, following surgery for thyroid cancer in her twenties. What followed was a profound period of uncertainty, brain fog, fatigue and loss of independence, during which Katie often had to become her own advocate while struggling with the very symptoms that made advocacy difficult. Her story is also one of resilience, community and partnership. She describes how family and friends helped her through some of her darkest moments, how a clinical trial became a turning point in her treatment journey, and how working alongside her physician, the patient community, pharmaceutical companies and the FDA ultimately helped bring a treatment to patients. Most importantly, Katie reflects on what it means to have your voice heard when living with a rare or chronic condition. Her message to everyone working with patients is beautifully simple: patients need to feel heard, understood and believed. The song that Katie chose is The Cure by Little Mix.
