Health Dame

Her conversations cover a range of topics—with a focus on how to make sense of health care’s complexities and where to turn when screaming just isn’t enough.

With over 40 years in health policy and public affairs in Washington, DC, Robin Strongin offers clear, informed takes on the complexities of health care and where to turn when frustration isn’t enough. An accomplished health policy/public affairs expert with over 40 years’ experience working in Washington, DC, Robin Strongin has a lot to say about health care.

05/15/2026

Shoutout to Maven Clinic and founder Kate Ryder on being named one of TIME’s 10 most influential health and life sciences companies of 2026. TIME recognized Maven for helping push healthcare forward for women, and in Robin Strongin’s interview with Kate, that mission comes through clearly: building a model that gives women a bigger seat at the table in their own care.

05/14/2026

Loneliness affects health in ways we do not always talk about enough. In her conversation with Dr. Jeremy Nobel, Robin Strongin spoke with him about his work on loneliness and how art can help people feel seen, supported and more connected.

Now, as the 10th Anniversary Season of Project UnLonely Films launches June 8, it is a good time to revisit that message and see how short films can help people connect.

Watch the trailer for the new season and catch up on seasons one through nine: https://www.artandhealing.org/project-unlonely-films/about/

Revisit Robin’s interview with Dr. Nobel here:https://healthdame.com/healing-through-art/

Project UnLonely from the Foundation for Art & Healing

05/08/2026

What makes healthcare better is not always something technology can solve. André Blackman talks with Robin Strongin about the need to build dignity into health experiences, from everyday care to end-of-life care, and why that human connection cannot be replaced by AI.

And in the larger conversation about men’s health, he makes the case that better care starts with trust, empathy and understanding the roles men carry in their daily lives.

05/07/2026

What does it look like when men take part in their health in new ways? André Blackman, founder of Onboard Health, talks with Robin Strongin about the value of dad groups, honest conversations and community spaces that help men share experiences, unlearn old stereotypes and feel less alone.

Get the link to the full discussion in the comments below.

05/06/2026

Robin Strongin talks with André Blackman, founder of Onboard Health, about men’s health and the changing ways men engage with care. Drawing on his work across public health, health care innovation and community building, André reflects on how technology, family roles and human connection influence health decisions, and why dignity, empathy and inclusive research matter.

04/24/2026

Dr. Concetta Tomaino, executive director and co-founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF), has spent decades showing how music can support brain health and care.

A new IMNF video, developed with Sing for Hope, highlights how singing can reduce isolation, ease anxiety and support smoother transitions in care. Even when speech or memory become limited, familiar music can still create moments of connection.

04/22/2026

Jarrett Brown, founder of Jarrett Speaks, shares a message for kids living with vitiligo and anyone facing a visible or invisible condition: “You have this, it doesn’t have you. Get out there and be great.”

In this inspiring Health Dame conversation with Robin Strongin, Jarrett talks about living with an autoimmune condition, the barriers patients face in care, and why patient voice matters.

04/20/2026

“There’s care right there. But will I have access to it?”

Jarrett Brown turned his experience with vitiligo into Jarrett Speaks, a platform focused on amplifying patient voices and closing the gap in care.

He speaks to a reality many patients face: autoimmune disease is often invisible, care can be hard to access and even when treatments exist, cost, insurance and location can still stand in the way. His work pushes for a system that listens to patients and connects them more directly to the care they need.

04/17/2026

A new Health Dame episode is live! 📣🎙️

Jarrett Brown, founder of Jarrett Speaks, shares how living with vitiligo shaped his work in advocacy and patient voice.

From navigating clinical trials to speaking on access, stigma and support, his focus is simple: if his efforts help even one person, whether through a new treatment or feeling less alone, it’s worth it.

Watch the full conversation with Health Dame’s Robin Strongin and subscribe at https://healthdame.com/living-with-vitiligo/

04/10/2026

Join “A Sweeter Course: Virtual Garden Party,” an online gathering with Nancy and Kat from Dangle & Dot centered on connection, conversation and community in dementia care. 🪻

The event is hosted by Rebecca Wellner, founder of A Sweeter Course, a community that supports people living with dementia and their care partners through shared stories, food and creative connection.

📅 April 25 at 1 p.m. ET
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3sY1p6G1Ruacfqa4TEHUKg #/registration

In her Health Dame interview with Robin Strongin, Rebecca shared how she entered the field, what caregivers face each day and why stigma around dementia persists. She also discussed her vision for more inclusive spaces for people living with dementia, the role of music in care and the importance of building community support.

🎧 Listen to Health Dame’s conversation with Rebecca Wellner: https://healthdame.com/dementia-advocacy/

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