Epilepsy Awareness Day Reflections

In this special wrap-up episode of the Sunstone Health Podcast, TMA Precision Health CEO & Co-Founder Josh Resnikoff, Director of Operations Sofia Girlado, and Co-Host Justin Starbird come together for a heartfelt conversation about their recent experience at Epilepsy Awareness Day @ Disneyland Resort.

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What begins as a lighthearted catch-up quickly unfolds into one of the most emotional and inspiring discussions yet. Together, the team reflects on the incredible energy, courage, and community they witnessed as they met families navigating rare epilepsies, many of whom have spent years searching for answers.

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Josh and Sofia share deeply personal takeaways from being face-to-face with patients and caregivers, often for the first time in this capacity. From families traveling across states just to access genetic testing, to young advocates who view their condition as a superpower, the event provided a powerful reminder of why TMA's mission matters.

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Listeners will hear:

• What made Epilepsy Awareness Day unlike any other event the team has attended
• How it felt to provide on-site genomic testing, a first in the event’s 12-year history!
• The emotional impact of hearing families’ diagnostic journeys firsthand
• Why this experience renewed the team's commitment to accelerating answers for rare disease communities
• The significance of community, advocacy, and hope in the rare epilepsy space
  

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This episode is a moving reflection on purpose, humanity, and the real-world impact of bringing precision medicine directly to families in need.

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