In Part 2 of our conversation with patient advocate Rick Phillips, we dive deeper into what it means to live — and lead — with chronic illness.

Rick shares powerful stories about navigating type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and the healthcare system itself. From moments of compassionate care to dangerous medical oversight, he offers hard-earned insights on patient-provider relationships, care coordination, and the role of lived experience in improving health outcomes.

Hosted by artist and advocate Ted Meyer, this episode continues to spotlight the voices we too often overlook in healthcare: the patients themselves.