In this powerful episode, Samantha opens up about her experience living with kyphosis; a spinal condition characterized by an excessive forward curve of the upper back. For four long years, Samantha endured daily pain that was often dismissed or misunderstood, facing an exhausting search to find the right experts who would truly listen and help.

She shares the physical and emotional toll of living with chronic pain, the frustration of feeling invisible in the healthcare system, and what finally led her to specialists who could offer real solutions.

Joining the conversation are Dr. Bassel Diebo, spine surgeon based in New York, and Dr. Barth, pain management specialist. Together, they unpack what kyphosis is, why diagnosis and treatment can be so challenging, and how patient experiences like Samantha’s are shaping the future of care—including the development of AI tools designed to better understand, diagnose, and manage spine conditions.

This is an honest, compassionate discussion about pain, perseverance, and the urgent need for more patient-centered innovation in spine health.