First episode airs October 14, 2025
Healthcare faces some of the world’s toughest challenges, but it is also full of visionaries who believe the future can be brighter. A Dose of Optimism, a new weekly podcast hosted by Omkar Kulkarni and presented by KidsX, will shine a spotlight on those optimists who are transforming healthcare for children and families everywhere.
Launching on October 14, the podcast will feature conversations with technologists, entrepreneurs, clinicians, researchers, and investors who are tackling issues such as pediatric mental health, food allergies, cancer care, health literacy, and hospital innovation. Each episode brings listeners inspiring stories of innovation, collaboration, and hope.
“These people are solving some of the hardest problems in healthcare, and they’re doing it with optimism,” says Omkar Kulkarni, host of the show. “I want to share that optimism with the world, because it’s what drives progress in healthcare, and it’s what makes the future of children’s health so exciting.”
A Dose of Optimism is more than a podcast; it’s a platform for hope, ideas, and bold solutions. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, policymaker, parent, investor or simply someone who cares about the future of healthcare, this podcast offers valuable insights and inspiring perspectives.
About KidsX
KidsX is a global ecosystem of pediatric innovators, anchored by a consortium of leading children’s hospitals motivated to accelerate health innovation and transform care in the pediatric space. By facilitating collaboration between healthcare organizations, entrepreneurs, payors, investors, and corporate partners, KidsX serves as a catalyst for pediatric innovation worldwide.
A Dose of Optimism will release new episodes every Tuesday, starting October 14, 2025. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and join us for your first dose of optimism.
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