Chronically Ignored

It's no secret that those of us suffering from chronic illnesses and disabilities are often misunderstood and dismissed by the public, employers, healthcare providers, and even friends and family. Our symptoms are brushed off as imaginary or exaggerated. Our limitations are seen as a choice or a personal failing, rather than a medical reality we live with every day. This pervasive ignorance leads to discrimination, prejudice, and isolation for millions of chronically ill people.

Revolutionizing Medical Education: The Empathy Imperative (Why Five Days Changed Everything for Future Doctors)

Picture this: A first-year medical student walks into a hospital room, sees beyond the diagnosis on the chart, and genuinely connects with the human being lying in that bed. Not because they were told to be compassionate, but because they've been systematically trained to cultivate that deeper understanding.

My Speaker Reel (Roi Sternin: Unlocking the Superpowers of Resilience.)

Experience the Impact: Roi Shternin's Speaker Reel Welcome to my speaker reel page! Here, you can get a glimpse into the energy, insights, and connection I bring to my keynotes. This collection of highlights showcases my dynamic speaking style and the powerful impact of my message on audiences.

Falling from Grace: Rising Beyond Relapse as an International Public Speaker with Chronic Illness

Every day, my heart was filled with the echoes of my dreams – dreams of standing on stages, inspiring others, and changing the world. Instead, I lay there, a shadow of myself, a young man broken by chronic illness. But my heart refused to give up, and in the deepest recesses of my soul, a spark remained.

Time to Bring Back Emotions into the Healthcare Conversation

We are the silenced screams behind hospital doors. The tear-stained faces beneath fluorescent lights. The trembling hands clutching discharge papers filled with instructions but empty of compassion.

Patient Empowerment: A Year in Review and a Call to Action

Despite the complexities of healthcare systems and the entrenched nature of some practices, 2023 witnessed significant advancements in patient empowerment.