Stephen Garner is a patient researching their own disease, exploring
the frontiers of human knowledge, and developing new frameworks as an
ethical theorist. After reducing the severity and frequency of his own
autoimmune symptoms through targeted nutrition, biochemical modeling,
and self-experimentation, Stephen now shares his experience, and
findings, to help others better understand and manage chronic illness.
With a background in emergency services, information technology, and
scientific theory-building, he brings a systems-oriented lens to the
intersection of health, ethics, and personal agency. His current work
focuses on giving the body the tools it needs to maintain systems
coherence; combining insights from microbiome science, immune
regulation, and cognitive framing.
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Stephen Garner is a patient researching their own disease, exploring
the frontiers of human knowledge, and developing new frameworks as an
ethical theorist. After reducing the severity and frequency of his own
autoimmune symptoms through targeted nutrition, biochemical modeling,
and self-experimentation, Stephen now shares his experience, and
findings, to help others better understand and manage chronic illness.
With a background in emergency services, information technology, and
scientific theory-building, he brings a systems-oriented lens to the
intersection of health, ethics, and personal agency. His current work
focuses on giving the body the tools it needs to maintain systems
coherence; combining insights from microbiome science, immune
regulation, and cognitive framing.
Emily is the Founder and CEO of Attane Health, a digital health company in the “food is medicine” space. Rooted in lived experience, Emily leads a passionate team dedicated to changing health outcomes through harnessing the healing power of food.
After experiencing first-hand the challenges of managing chronic health conditions with limited resources, Emily founded Food Equality Initiative (FEI). Under her leadership the nonprofit grew to a 7-figure annual budget, supporting patients' access to healthy food.
Emily is a national patient advocate who has provided both oral and written testimony to the FDA and USDA. Active in her community, Emily serves on several hospital committees and food policy coalitions. A member of the 2025 Child and Adult Core Set Annual Review Workgroup, Emily works to advance health equity in all pursuits.
Her research interests include food systems, health disparities, and patient-centered approaches to care. Emily is a published co-author of several peer-reviewed articles with top research institutions in allergic disease. Emily believes in the power of patients and data to achieve greater health outcomes.
The Health Design Podcast
Stephen Garner is a patient researching their own disease, exploring
the frontiers of human knowledge, and developing new frameworks as an
ethical theorist. After reducing the severity and frequency of his own
autoimmune symptoms through targeted nutrition, biochemical modeling,
and self-experimentation, Stephen now shares his experience, and
findings, to help others better understand and manage chronic illness.
With a background in emergency services, information technology, and
scientific theory-building, he brings a systems-oriented lens to the
intersection of health, ethics, and personal agency. His current work
focuses on giving the body the tools it needs to maintain systems
coherence; combining insights from microbiome science, immune
regulation, and cognitive framing.
