A chronic health condition can often feel like it defines who we are. This month we have three stories about branching out and finding other elements of identity that can be empowering, comforting, and even life-changing.

SPECIAL EPISODE: BloodStream's interview with actor/producer Katy Wright-Mead, whose short film 'sometimes, i think about dying' premiered at Sundance in 2019 and has been shortlisted for the 2020 Academy Awards! Watch #SITAD: https://bit.ly/36wEmKG

On this episode, we welcome Dr. Christopher Ng M.D. to share the latest on diagnosis procedures, treatment, and the emotional struggle patients and their families experience as they search for concrete answers to their symptoms.

Alex Borstein joins BloodStream from the promo tour of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Patrick covers highlights from a recent PEN article on gene therapy and clinical trials, and Natalie presents a piece on managing depression during the holidays.

The Moment. Of. Decision. This month we have three community stories that all come down to a MOMENT. That single, fraction of a second where you could go on repeating the mistakes of the past or ripping open a brand new future for yourself.