phaware® Launches Special Series of Podcast Episodes on Meth-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension Ahead of PH Awareness Month

The six-part special edition series of "I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast" tackles stigma, science, and survival in one of the fastest-rising causes of pulmonary hypertension in the U.S.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- phaware® global association announces the launch of an impactful new special edition series of its acclaimed podcast, "I'm Aware That I'm Rare," shining a spotlight on the urgent and growing crisis of methamphetamine-associated pulmonary hypertension (Meth-PAH). The six-episode series, premiering September 16 and running through October 21, kicks off their 10^th season and leads up to November's Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month with unflinching conversations about addiction, neglect, research, and resilience.

The series brings together leading physicians and patients to confront one of the most devastating and under-discussed drivers of pulmonary hypertension in America today.

Featured Episodes and Guests

• Sept 16 - The Rising Crisis of Meth-Associated PH
  Dr. John Kingrey exposes the national surge in Meth-PAH, dispels misconceptions, and calls for urgent research and compassionate care.
• Sept 23 - The Hidden Epidemic: Meth and PH
  Dr. Vinicio de Jesus Perez reveals shifting meth-use demographics and the challenges of treating addiction in cardiopulmonary care.
• Sept 30 - How Stigma Blocks Meth-PAH Treatment and How to Stop It
  Dr. Peter Leary explains how shame inflicted by both society and providers delays life-saving interventions.
• Oct 7 - The Face of Addiction Isn't Who You Think It Is
  Dr. Nicholas Kolaitis highlights how building trust with Meth-PAH patients opens doors to recovery, research, and transplantation.
• Oct 14 - Treating Meth-Associated PAH Without Judgment
  Dr. Brandon Jakubowski outlines systemic failures, from misdiagnoses to undertreatment, that keep patients from accessing critical care.
• Oct 21 - How I Survived Meth Addiction, Lung Failure, and Found Purpose
  Patient Anthony Carrasco shares his raw journey from meth addiction and homelessness to transplant and recovery.

The Urgency of Storytelling
"These episodes represent one of the most important and overdue conversations we've had on the show," said Steve Van Wormer, President of phaware® and Executive Producer of the "I'm Aware That I'm Rare" podcast. "By focusing on both the science and the stories of Meth-PAH, we hope to drive compassion, erase negative perceptions, and accelerate solutions for patients who are too often overlooked and ignored."

Availability
New episodes will drop every Tuesday on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Music. Listen, Like, and Subscribe at: www.phawarepodcast.com. 

This six-part special edition series is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson.

About phaware® global association
phaware® global association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising global awareness and accelerating research for pulmonary hypertension through innovative technology and storytelling that amplifies the voices of patients worldwide. Learn more at www.phaware.global.

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