phaware® global association announces the launch of an impactful new special edition series of our acclaimed podcast, “I’m Aware That I’m Rare,“ shining a spotlight on the urgent and growing crisis of methamphetamine-associated pulmonary hypertension (Meth-PAH). The six-episode series, premiering September 16 and running through October 21, kicks off our 10th season and leads up to November’s Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month with unflinching conversations about addiction, neglect, research, and resilience.
The series brings together leading physicians and patients to confront one of the most devastating and under-discussed drivers of pulmonary hypertension in America today.
Upcoming Featured Episodes and Guests
- Sept 23 – The Hidden Epidemic: Meth and PH
Dr. Vinicio de Jesus Perez reveals shifting meth-use demographics and the challenges of treating addiction in cardiopulmonary care. - Sept 30 – How Stigma Blocks Meth-PAH Treatment and How to Stop It
Dr. Peter Leary explains how shame inflicted by both society and providers delays life-saving interventions. - Oct 7 – The Face of Addiction Isn’t Who You Think It Is
Dr. Nicholas Kolaitis highlights how building trust with Meth-PAH patients opens doors to recovery, research, and transplantation. - Oct 14 – Treating Meth-Associated PAH Without Judgment
Dr. Brandon Jakubowski outlines systemic failures, from misdiagnoses to undertreatment, that keep patients from accessing critical care. - Oct 21 – How I Survived Meth Addiction, Lung Failure, and Found Purpose
Patient Anthony Carrasco shares his raw journey from meth addiction and homelessness to transplant and recovery.
Listen to the podcast series at this link on the phaware website