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Healthcare Uprising

Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr

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This interview-based podcast shares stories and perspectives from TWO sides of the healthcare universe to tell a story: First, we seek to shine a light on the movers, shakers, and innovators across the healthcare industry. This includes everything from the tech and digital-based startups providing care and services to patients, to the academics and the medical researchers changing healthcare from inside our educational institutions, to the clinical, biomedical, and medical equipment organiza ...
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In this episode we converse with Lisa Myers, the CEO and founder of Ceres Chill, the world's first breast milk chiller. Lisa shares her journey from being a lawyer to creating a product that addresses the challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers who return to work. The discussion delves into the science of breast milk, the societal pressures on ne…
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In this episode we talk with Shelby and Ryan, founders of Unearth Your Soul and practitioners of Liquid Breathwork. They discuss the transformative power of breathwork, its various modalities, and how it can lead to profound emotional and mental healing. The conversation explores personal journeys into breathwork, the importance of trust in healing…
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In this 15 Minute Fix, Katherine Van Tassel, Director of Behavioral Health Consulting at GBS Benefits, discusses the critical importance of mental health programs in the workplace. She highlights the evolving landscape of mental health awareness, the challenges employers face in implementing effective solutions, and the need for ongoing education a…
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In this episode, we talk with Catherine Van Tassel of GBS Benefits—a unique blend of employee benefits broker and licensed therapist—about how employers can thoughtfully integrate behavioral health into their benefits packages. Catherine shares how she helps companies choose the right mental health programs tailored to their specific workforce, rec…
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In this episode, Anya Askew returns to share her personal journey through domestic abuse, shedding light on the complexities of leaving an abusive relationship and the challenges faced within the legal system. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community support, mental health, and the need for legislative changes to protect victims. Any…
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We sat down with Dr. Reza Sanai, longtime cardiologist and CEO/cofounder, to talk about transforming the way primary care providers access specialist support. His solution? Instant, on-demand expert advice—delivered in just 23 seconds. With access to trusted specialists across 30+ fields via mobile, laptop, or EMR, this innovation is changing how f…
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In this episode, we explore the often overlooked issue of medication errors in pediatric care—especially for children with multiple or chronic conditions. These fragile patients face serious risks, and even minor prescription mistakes can have major consequences. With better medication management and expert support, we can create meaningful change …
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In this episode, we dive into how value-based care is evolving to better support overextended providers caring for patients with chronic conditions—those who account for the highest costs despite being a small portion of the population. Technology like remote monitoring and app-based tracking is helping patients stay well and avoid ER visits. We al…
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You don’t often hear about disruption in the pharmacy space, but Mako Rx is changing that by tackling one of the industry’s most pressing issues: cost. In a first-world country, it’s alarming—and unacceptable—that people are skipping medications simply because they can’t afford them. Mako Rx’s partnership with Proactive MD represents a powerful pat…
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Michael Perry, CRNA, APRN, is the founder and owner of Comprehensive Pain Center in Omaha, Nebraska. With nearly 50 years of experience, he has trained under leading experts in pain management, becoming a highly respected provider in the field. In one of our bonus human stories, Stacey Meade shares how Michael transformed her husband Tom’s care aft…
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Today’s discussion is with Monica Rutkowski Grippo, the founder and CEO of Rhea, a community supporting women through pregnancy loss & infertility (in beta). And our vision is bigger: a single, trusted resource for women's health needs. Monica nevers wants any woman to walk alone after pregnancy loss or infertility struggles so the Rhea community w…
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This episode highlights the ongoing maternal health crisis in the U.S., a troubling reality for such a developed nation. It’s encouraging to see companies like Delfina tackling this issue, especially with a provider-first approach that supports clinicians under pressure. The return of doula support is also powerful—doulas truly can make a differenc…
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Kiran Kumar is the CEO of Timeless Biotech, a reproductive longevity company that has prototyped the first-ever time-to-menopause predicting algorithm. And with this she’s created the MenoTime Predictor, an at home test kit that collects a simple blood sample that delivers you actionable results. A seasoned digital marketer and biotechnology engine…
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Endometriosis is far more common than most probably realize, and the fact that it often goes undiagnosed for an average of 10 years is eye-opening. The severity of its symptoms makes it clear that better awareness and management tools are essential. With the rise of technology and AI, apps like Endo45 are meeting this need, allowing people to track…
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Menopause isn’t a new thing, but it’s definitely getting a heckuva lot more attention these days. We’ve got decades of conversations that didn’t happen to make up for, and women of a certain age, like Kristina and the two Heathers, all middle age perimenopausal women, are not afraid to scream it from the mountaintops. “I have perimenopause and it k…
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Doulas are a vital part of a woman’s care team, yet they are often undervalued or misunderstood outside certain circles. While traditionally associated with natural or holistic-minded mothers, doulas provide essential support for all birthing individuals, ensuring healthier maternal outcomes for both mom and baby. As the healthcare industry shifts …
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Ashmi Health is revolutionizing how women manage hormonal disorders like PCOS by harnessing the power of AI for personalized nutrition solutions. Food and nutrition play a crucial role in healthcare, especially in women’s health, influencing conditions both positively and negatively. By analyzing individual needs, AI can guide users toward dietary …
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After our episode 6 conversation with the Art Pharmacy in the U.S., we knew we had to speak with Deb Alma from the Poetry Pharmacy in London and Shropshire, England when we saw her on NBC Morning News. Poetry, often seen as a fading art, has the power to heal by addressing a range of emotions—sadness, grief, change, growth, learning, and loss. Deb …
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Guava Health is tackling one of the most significant challenges in healthcare—one that impacts both patients and providers. By revolutionizing the way health information is managed, Guava is transforming patient-provider interactions and empowering individuals to take control of their health. While especially valuable for those with chronic conditi…
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Managing chronic and multiple health conditions, or comorbidities even, can be extremely challenging when your health records sit with double digit numbers of providers and various health systems. To fully understand your visits, your diagnoses, all the doctors you are seeing and the meds you are taking, is far too much to have in multiple places. …
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Thanks to innovative companies like Herafertility, they’re bringing new products straight into our homes. Men’s fertility testing, also known as sperm testing, no longer has to happen at a fertility clinic, eliminating any potential awkwardness that comes with it. Just as in-home testing has expanded across various health areas, sperm testing is no…
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Don’t read a healthcare industry vet by their cover. Even the most educated, connected and experience healthcare industry professionals are still baffled and overwhelmed when navigating their own personal healthcare scares and journeys. In this episode, Stacey Meade shares the surprising, scary, and challenging tale, and it is indeed a tale, of her…
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Join us for our first ever roundtable discussion. For this episode we bring back some guests from previous ketamine therapy episodes to collectively discuss ketamine therapy, and create a more complete understanding of what it means to have access to and benefit from this treatment. Alternative mental health therapies are clearly on the rise, with …
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