Meet Mani+
My heart began to fail quietly — not with drama, but with whispers I tried to ignore. Hospital lights, beeping monitors, the night I couldn't breathe. Then came a heart transplant, kidney failure, and dialysis four times a week.
In those dialysis chairs, during those long hours, I met people whose stories demanded to be heard. Healthcare workers who were heroes without capes. Doctors pushing boundaries. Patients rewriting what it means to live.
When your heart begins to fail, so do the illusions about being invincible. But what emerges is something more powerful — the courage to share what we've learned in the darkness.
What We Explore
The stories that live in hospital hallways, the wisdom found in waiting rooms, and the courage discovered when everything changes
Patient Stories
The whispered fears, unexpected laughter, and profound moments that happen when life takes an unplanned turn. These are the voices that need to be heard.
Medical Insights
The doctors who stay late, the nurses who remember your name, the researchers changing tomorrow's medicine. Their dedication deserves spotlight.
Thriving Beyond Limits
What they don't teach you in medical school: how to find joy in small victories, strength in vulnerability, and purpose in the unexpected.
Episode Overviews
Start your journey with Mani+ through these introductory episodes that set the foundation for The Beating Edge experience
INTRO 01: Authenticity & Real Stories
Mani+ opens up about the power of authentic storytelling in healthcare. When we share our real experiences - the messy, beautiful, and complicated truth - we create connections that heal both storyteller and listener.
INTRO 02: Lessons You Can Use
Beyond the medical jargon and clinical outcomes lie practical wisdom and life lessons. Mani+ shares actionable insights from his journey that you can apply whether you're facing health challenges or supporting someone who is.
INTRO 03: A Unique Perspective
Having lived through heart transplant and ongoing dialysis, Mani+ offers a rare dual perspective - both as patient and advocate. This unique vantage point reveals truths about resilience, hope, and the healthcare system that few can share.
INTRO 04: For Dreamers & Doers
This isn't just for patients or medical professionals - it's for anyone who dreams of making a difference and has the courage to act. Mani+ explores how health challenges can become catalysts for purpose and positive change.
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Your Questions, Answered
What is this podcast about?
Resilience, medicine, innovation, and the human spirit in healthcare — through authentic patient stories and clinician insights.
Who is it for?
Patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and anyone who believes in human-centered healthcare and evidence-based progress.
Do you cover medical innovation?
Yes — we explore evidence-based advances in transplant care, immunosuppression, dialysis, and more.