{"podcast":{"title":"Beyond the Bleeds","slug":"beyond-the-bleeds-7074228","podcast_index_feed_id":7074228,"rss_url":"https://hemophiliaoutreach.org/feed/podcast/","website_url":"https://hemophiliaoutreach.org/","image_url":"https://hemophiliaoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Album-Art.jpg","author":"Hemophilia Outreach Center","episode_count":50,"summary":"Beyond the Bleeds is your go-to podcast for navigating life with bleeding disorders like hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and more. Each episode brings expert insights, inspiring personal stories, and practical advice for managing these conditions. Whether you’re living with a bleeding disorder or supporting someone who is, this podcast offers support, education, and a sense of community. Join us as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and innovations in care. For more resources, visit hemophiliaoutreach.org.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T10:20:06.864084+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-bleeds-7074228"},"episode":{"title":"Common Misconceptions About Bleeding Disorders with Andrea Buxton and Sumedha Ghate","slug":"common-misconceptions-about-bleeding-disorders-with-andrea-buxton-and-sumedha-ghate","published_at":"2026-01-05T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-bleeds-7074228/common-misconceptions-about-bleeding-disorders-with-andrea-buxton-and-sumedha-ghate","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-bleeds-7074228","url":"https://hemophiliaoutreach.org/common-misconceptions-about-bleeding-disorders-with-andrea-buxton-and-sumedha-ghate/","audio_url":"https://media.blubrry.com/3770961/content.blubrry.com/3770961/HOC_Common_Misconceptions_Revised-.mp3","summary":"Today on Beyond the Bleeds, we sit down with Sumedha Ghate, a genetic counselor at HOC, and Andrea Buxton, HOC’s nurse practitioner and clinical director, to break down some of the most common misconceptions about bleeding disorders. From the belief that someone with hemophilia could bleed to death from a paper cut to the idea that women cannot have bleeding disorders, Andrea and Sumedha walk through the myths they encounter most often, why these myths persist, and how accurate information empowers families, improves treatment, and supports better outcomes for children and adults living with bleeding conditions. Andrea Buxton serves as the nurse practitioner and clinical director at the Hemophilia Outreach Center (HOC). With her depth of experience treating inherited bleeding disorders, Andrea is known for combining her clinical expertise with an ability to translate complex medical topics into practical advice for families. Her advocacy and leadership have improved protocols and advanced support for patients confronting inhibitors and the evolving treatments in hemophilia care. Sumedha Ghate has been a genetic counselor at HOC since 2011. Her journey into genetics began with a fascination for the field’s blend of science and personal interaction. Through her expertise, Sumedha has helped numerous families understand the hereditary nature of hemophilia and navigate the complexities of genetic health management. She provides clarity, education, and guidance during some of the most important moments in a family’s care journey. “We have so many different types of bleeding disorders that we see in this clinic. Most people call everything that’s a bleeding disorder hemophilia, but it’s not.” ~ Andrea Buxton Today on Beyond the Bleeds Why the idea of bleeding to…","meta_description":"Today on Beyond the Bleeds, we sit down with Sumedha Ghate, a genetic counselor at HOC, and Andrea Buxton, HOC’s nurse practitioner and clinical director,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3154,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beyond-the-bleeds-7074228/episodes/common-misconceptions-about-bleeding-disorders-with-andrea-buxton-and-sumedha-ghate/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-bleeds-7074228/common-misconceptions-about-bleeding-disorders-with-andrea-buxton-and-sumedha-ghate.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}