Bleeding disorders aren't just medical conditions — they're lived experiences shaped by resilience, community, and support. On this episode of BloodStream Podcast, Patrick James Lynch sits down with the WFH working group to explore why psychosocial care matters just as much as medicine and how human connections help people thrive.

Rocky Williams joins to share the power of positivity and what it truly means to be more than "fine," inspiring the bleeding disorders community to dream bigger, aim higher, and embrace life fully. We also break down a major shift in gene therapy: BioMarin's decision to pull Roctavian from the market, what it means for patients, and why preserving critical clinical data is essential for ongoing research and safety.

Tune in for a conversation that blends science, mindset, and community — because living with bleeding disorders is about more than treatments, it's about life itself.

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BioMarin pulls hemophilia gene therapy Roctavian

WFH Gene Therapy Registry

LevelsMatter.com

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On this episode of BloodStream, we're thrilled to sit down with Connie Montgomery alongside Jeff and Barb for a warm, wide-ranging conversation grounded in lived experience and deep community roots. Together, they reflect on the moments that shape advocacy, the evolution of the bleeding disorders space, and the power of staying connected to one another.

Plus, a nod to Rare Disease Day, a bit of BloodStream banter, and a preview of what's ahead.

Tune in, share with your community, and as always—take self-care of yourself.

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On this episode of BloodStream, we get a sneak peek at the 2026 World Congress with Dr. Glenn Pierce, Vice President, Medical at the World Federation of Hemophilia. What conversations are shaping the agenda? Where is the science heading? And how does a global convening like World Congress moves the needle on access, equity, and innovation for people living with bleeding disorders? Dr. Pierce shares why this gathering still matters — and what the community should be watching as 2026 approaches.

Plus, in I'm Fine, we sit down with Anthony, a performer and educator living with a bleeding disorder. From invisible disability to grieving the life you imagined, it's a candid conversation about ambition, identity, and learning to stop blaming yourself for what you can't control.

Global outlook. Personal reckoning. Classic BloodStream.

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ASH 2025 brought a wave of new data — and on this episode, we're digging into what stood out.

Patrick and Amy welcome Dr. Akshat Jain to talk through the research, the momentum in hematology, and the conversations coming out of this year's meeting. What's generating excitement? What feels meaningful? And what could shape care moving forward for the bleeding disorders community?

If ASH sets the tone for the year ahead, this is your chance to hear how it's sounding.

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Patrick and Amy sit down to hear her story—how she first got involved in the bleeding disorders community back in 2003, and how patient advocacy became her passion. Along the way, they share laughs about their unexpected pasts as actors and the moments that shaped their paths.

Also on this episode of BloodStream, our hosts also look back on the year in gene therapy, spotlighting patients, clinicians, and researchers who are redefining what's possible, including five-year insights from the HOPE-B study in hemophilia B.

This episode is a celebration of hope, trust, and progress—a reminder that hemophilia care isn't just about science, it's about people and the possibilities they create.

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https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2514332

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On this episode of BloodStream, we look back at a year that reshaped the bleeding disorders community. Our Top Stories of 2025 segment explores the biggest shifts, from expanded treatment choices and growing complexity, to hard conversations about safety, trust, and the real-world limits of innovation. We examine gene therapy's reality-check moment, global progress through changes to the WHO Essential Medicines List, and why 2025 marked a turning point for women and girls with bleeding disorders.

Also featured, a powerful I'm Fine segment with Makenna Dietrich, who shares how "I'm fine" can hide anxiety and inaction, and why waiting has a cost. Her story is a reminder that speaking up and seeking support can bring clarity and change.

Together, these stories capture a year defined by honesty, courage, and a deeper understanding of what progress really asks of us.

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In this special year-end episode of the Bloodstream Podcast, Patrick and guest host Mark Pangilinan conclude their powerful three-part Blood Brother series featuring the voices and stories of men living with bleeding disorders across the country. Together, they explore themes of complicated grief, advocacy, identity, fatherhood, discrimination, and the emotional realities that often go unspoken within the community. Listeners will also hear the latest installment of the Gene Therapy: A Whole New World segment, where Dr. Margaret Ragni and Dr. Richard Lemons break down new long-term data, future technologies, and where gene therapy may be heading next. It's an honest, heartfelt, and hopeful finale that celebrates vulnerability, connection, and the collective strength of the bleeding disorders community.

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Gene Therapy Segment

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To meet members of the community and to hear more about their hemophilia A journey, head

to www.hemophiliacommunity.com

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On this episode of BloodStream, Cheri Clark opens up about juggling life as a nurse, patient, caregiver, and board member, all while managing her own health. She shares the pressure of always saying "I'm fine," the moments she's pushed past her limits, and the lessons she's learning about setting boundaries that actually stick. We also hear from Nicole Angeles, reflecting on her second pregnancy with vWD—a very different experience than her first.

Together, their stories offer honest, grounded insights into balancing responsibilities, navigating health challenges, and finding your footing when life keeps shifting.

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