The Problem List

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Strengthening Partnerships Between Patients and the Health System with Gwen Darien

October 30, 2026

Patients want partnership, shared decision making and quality engagements with their health system. In this episode, Dr. Elia Cole sits down with Gwen Darien, Chief Patient Engagement Officer at Patient Advocate Foundation and a four-time cancer survivor. They talk about agency in care, the patient and provider working as a team and what can be done to strengthen that connection. They also cover hospitality in healthcare and what it looks like when the system works well. Gwen closes with prac...

Rethinking American Health Care: What Shapes Our Health with Genya Shimkin

October 22, 2026

What is the relationship between health and healthcare? In this series opener, host Dr. Elia Cole talks with Genya Shimkin, Associate Teaching Professor in Family Medicine at the University of Washington. Genya argues that health care is one piece of a much larger puzzle: roughly 80% of a person’s health comes from where they live, work, and learn. They cover the social determinants of health, the purpose of primary care, the case for universal coverage, and the trade-offs of a major system t...

The Problem List - Trailer

October 10, 2026

After years of thinking about this idea, I'm finally making it happen.The Problem List podcast launches in October—because American healthcare deserves better conversations.Here's what I believe: Our healthcare system isn't broken; it's perfectly designed to produce the results it achieves. So the real question becomes: How do we improve this system to deliver better outcomes?That's what this podcast explores. It's for healthcare consumers asking "How did we get here?" and for curious minds w...

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How do I get in touch with The Problem List?

The Problem List is hosted by Elia R. Cole. Its publicly listed email is theproblemlist@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Problem List?

The publicly listed email for The Problem List: theproblemlist@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Problem List have?

Podseeker estimates The Problem List reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Problem List?

The Problem List typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Subject-matter expertise in public health, healthcare delivery, health policy, or health equity; academic, professional, or practical experience in the field. Common among recent guests: Relevant academic or professional expertise; Leadership or practical work in healthcare or public health. Recent guests include Genya Shimkin.

How hard is it to get booked on The Problem List?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Problem List cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Healthcare, Health Policy, Health Equity, and Primary Care. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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