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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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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Highlights from our conversation with Dr. Reza Sanai from Picasso M.D.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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Heather and Jeremy discuss where the Uprising started, where it's been, and where we see it going in the near and distant future.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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Highlights from Heather and Jeremy discussing where the Uprising started, where it's been, and where we see it going in the near and distant future.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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26. Perfecting Pediatric Prescribing
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1:02:06In 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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Highlight Reel: Perfecting Pediatric Prescribing
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6:47Highlights from our conversation with Lyle from https://www.perfectingpeds.com/By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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25. Unburdening the Frontlines of Chronic Care
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1:03:45In 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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Highlight Reel: Unburdening the Frontlines of Chronic Care
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6:20Highlights from our conversation with Seth from Welby Health in episode 25.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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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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Highlights from our conversation with Vinay Patel from Mako Rx & Proactive MD.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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This episode features our discussion with Gabby about her journey through trauma, loss, PTSD, and recovery.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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Highlight Reel: Overcoming PTSD, Gabby's Story
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6:32Highlights from tomorrow's BONUS Episode featuring our discussion with Gabby about her journey through trauma, loss, PTSD, and recovery.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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23. The Enemy of Pain, Mr. Michael Perry
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1:15:56Michael 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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Highlight Reel: The Enemy of Pain, Mr. Michael Perry
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6:35Highlights from our conversation with Mr. Michael Perry, CRNA & APRN, pain specialist.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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22. Community Support for Pregnancy and Infertility Trauma
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1:06:42Today’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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Highlight Reel: Community Support for Pregnancy and Infertility Trauma
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9:39Highlights from our discussion with Monica Grippo, founder of Rhea Community for women suffering trauma from infertility and pregnancy loss. You can find Rhea Community @ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rheacommunityBy Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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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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Highlights from our conversation with Isabel "Izzie" Fulcher PhD. from Delfina.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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20. Predicting and Postponing Menopause
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1:02:50Kiran 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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Highlight Reel - Predicting and Postponing Menopause
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9:58Highlights from our conversation with Kiran Kumar from Timeless Biotech in episode 20.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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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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Highlights from our conversation with Juliet Oliver from Endo45 about ending endometriosis.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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BONUS: Menopause Roundtable with Kristina, Heather & Heather
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1:04:38Menopause 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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Highlights from our discussion about going through menopause with Kristina and Heather.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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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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Highlights from our conversation with doula and friend of the Uprising Anya Askew.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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17. Personalized Nutrition for Every Body: AI, Nutrition, and Women's Health
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56:26Ashmi 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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Highlight Reel: Personalized Nutrition for Every Body
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9:48Highlights from our conversation with Piyali from Ashmi Health.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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16. Prescribing Poetry for Improved Perspectives
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54:40After 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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Highlight Reel: Prescribing Poetry for Improved Perspectives
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9:36Highlights from our conversation with Deb Alma, original Emergency Poet and founder of the Poetry Pharmacy.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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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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Highlights from episode 15 with Dr. Kat McGraw from Guava Health.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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14. Take Control of Your Healthcare, There's an App for That
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55:48Managing 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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Highlight Reel: Take Control of Your Healthcare, There's an App for That
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10:07Highlights from our conversation with Isabelle from Guava Health, an app that compiles your healthcare files all in one place and much more.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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13. Men's Fertility At-Home Testing, He'll Do It His Way
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55:24Thanks 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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Highlight Reel: Men's Fertility At-Home Testing, He'll Do It His Way
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7:50Highlights from Episode 13 with Thiv from Herafertility discussing at-home testing for male fertility.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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BONUS: Stop At Nothing, A Caregiver's Journey with Stacey Meade
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1:07:30Don’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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Highlight Reel - BONUS Episode: Stop At Nothing, A Caregiver's Journey with Stacey
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8:58Here are the highlights from this Friday's Bonus Episode with Stacey Meade telling us her harrowing story of being thrust into the role of caregiver. This episode is not to be missed.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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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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Here are some highlights from our roundtable discussion with Dr. Casey Dubravcic from Episode 3, Leigh Call from our first Bonus Episode (inbetween episodes 4 & 5), and Sherry Rais, co-founder and CEO of Enthea, the company represented by Jessica Tracy in episode 1.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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Part two of our conversation with Latham Thomas from Mama Glow finds us discussing the deeper issues around pregnancy and birthing practices within the current healthcare system, and how doulas like Latham are working to improve these practices for the better. Mama Glow: https://mamaglow.com/By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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Highlights from part two of our interview with Latham Thomas from Mama Glow, in which we get deeper into the roles of birthing doulas, and discuss issues with the current healthcare system's approach to women's pregnancies and birthing methods.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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This is part one of a two part interview with Latham Thomas from Mama Glow. Latham is a published author, speaker, and teaches at several universities, and Mama Glow offers doula education certification, connects families with doulas, and more. Part one deals primarily with the basics of what a doula is and what doulas do. Mama Glow: https://mamagl…
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Highlights from Episode 10 with Latham Thomas from Mama Glow discussing birthing doulas and their role in the pregnancy process.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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9. Natural Fertility Tracking Through Tech
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1:00:02Natural Cycles solves for the issue that not everyone is able or wants to use the pill or an implant for pregnancy planning, so they provides a great non-hormonal, non-invasive option for those looking to start a family while maintaining better control over the timing. The combination of their app and the Oura Ring makes the process simple and tech…
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Highlights from our conversation with Dr. Kerry Kraus from Natural Cycles, where they utilize new technologies to offer at-home testing based, all-natural fertility tracking.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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BONUS: Caregivers, Superheroes Without Capes - Tanya's Personal Journey
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1:01:12Caretaking when you work full time, and for multiple people in very different ways, for very different reasons, is not easy. From making the time to support them, to staying present at work or for your children, or understanding the myriad of ways to leverage your various health insurance, disability, or long term care benefits, if your loved one i…
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Highlight Reel: BONUS Episode - Caregivers, Superheroes Without Capes - Tanya's Personal Journey
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7:31Highlights from our March BONUS Episode talking with Tanya who has been a caregiver for her father, mother, husband, brother, and her own child in all different capacities and functions. Come see what a real hero looks like.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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The meaning of Cybele, according to Greek mythology, is the “Great Mother” and where Cybele Health gets its name. The concept of Cybele Health and what it aims to deliver, is preventative healthcare for working women of all ages, whether you’re a mother or not, leveraging AI to pull all the parts and pieces of a women’s healthcare experience togeth…
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Highlights from Episode 8 with Zara Hajihashemi from Cybele Health in which we discuss AI and integrative women's health.By Heather Pierce and Jeremy Carr
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