Who The Health Started That?

Daniel Etra, RethinkFirst

On this episode of "How I Built This," we sit down with Daniel Etra, the visionary founder of RethinkFirst. Born and raised in New York City, Daniel's transformation from finance worker to change-maker led him to address the needs of underserved populations in healthcare. Tune in as Daniel shares his journey in tackling the shortage of clinicians for autism and revolutionizing treatment through technology. Join us for an inspiring conversation on building a purpose-driven business that's reshaping the landscape of autism care and improving outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities. This episode was produced and edited by Dan Drogosh Hosts: Dr. Lisa Piercey and Dr. Alex Jahangir You can follow WTHST on Twitter [https://twitter.com/WhoTheHealthPod] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whothehealthpodcast], and email us at whothehealthpodcast@gmail.com

Ann Wanlund, Canopie

We explore Anne Wanlund's inspiring journey and the creation of Canopie—a groundbreaking maternal mental health platform. Motivated by her experiences in East Africa, Anne recognized the need for early intervention and prevention in maternal mental health. She witnessed the existing gap in the healthcare system, which fails to adequately detect and support expecting and new mothers. Canopie was born out of Anne's personal and professional experiences, aiming to equip mothers with comprehensive care and empower their mental and emotional well-being. Join us as we delve into Anne Wanlund's remarkable story and the transformative impact of Canopie on maternal health support. This episode was produced and edited by Dan Drogosh Hosts: Dr. Lisa Piercey and Dr. Alex Jahangir You can follow WTHST on Twitter [https://twitter.com/WhoTheHealthPod] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whothehealthpodcast], and email us at whothehealthpodcast@gmail.com

Mary O'Connor, Vori Health

On today's episode of Who The Health Started That?, we're talking to Dr. Mary O'Connor, renowned orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of Vori Health, a virtual musculoskeletal medical practice that takes a biopsychosocial approach to patient care. Dr. O'Connor has spent her career in academic medicine, working at Mayo Clinic and Yale University, but she left that comfort to start something new. Why? Well, because traditional care for pain or other debilitating diagnoses can be frustrating, costly, and even unnecessary. Dr. O'Connor saw an opportunity to improve the way healthcare is delivered, and she co-founded Vori Health to do just that. This episode was produced and edited by Dan Drogosh Hosts: Dr. Lisa Piercey and Dr. Alex Jahangir You can follow WTHST on Twitter [https://twitter.com/WhoTheHealthPod] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whothehealthpodcast], and email us at whothehealthpodcast@gmail.com

Noah Robinson, Innerworld

Imagine being able to access mental health support from the comfort of your own home, all while remaining anonymous and connected with others who are going through similar struggles. That's exactly what Noah Robinson has created with Innerworld - a revolutionary VR app that allows users to attend unlimited, free group-based sessions and learn coping strategies to deal with anxiety, depression, or whatever else life may throw their way. On this episode of Who The Health Started That?, we'll hear from Noah Robinson himself about his journey in creating Innerworld. From the initial idea that sparked his passion for mental health support, to the challenges he faced in building a cutting-edge VR platform that could deliver effective peer-led support in a virtual space. We'll learn how he assembled a team of experts in mental health, technology, and design to create the Innerworld experience, and how he navigated the complex legal and ethical considerations of offering mental health support in a virtual setting. We'll also explore the incredible impact that Innerworld is having on people's lives, and how it's changing the way we think about mental health support in the 21st century. This episode was produced and edited by Dan Drogosh Hosts: Dr. Lisa Piercey and Dr. Alex Jahangir You can follow WTHST on Twitter [https://twitter.com/WhoTheHealthPod] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whothehealthpodcast], and email us at whothehealthpodcast@gmail.com

Shireen Abdullah, Yumlish

In this episode, we interview Shireen Abdullah, the founder of Yumlish, a health-tech company that is revolutionizing nutrition education. Shireen shares her personal experience of being diagnosed with a chronic condition and struggling to find culturally relevant nutrition education resources. She explains how this experience led her to create Yumlish, which focuses on providing nutrition education at scale and democratizing access to this knowledge. Shireen highlights the importance of cultural competence and affirming cultural identity in nutrition education. She explains that Yumlish's approach is not about taking away traditional foods or making people feel guilty about their culture, but rather understanding the nutritional value of different foods and empowering people to make informed choices. Yumlish partners with organizations like the American Diabetes Association and the United States Air Force to provide lifestyle change programs and nutrition education. Shireen emphasizes the importance of democratizing nutrition education so that everyone has access to it, regardless of their background or financial situation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in nutrition education, health-tech, and the intersection of culture and health. This episode was produced and edited by Dan Drogosh You can follow WTHST on Twitter [https://twitter.com/WhoTheHealthPod] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whothehealthpodcast], and email us at whothehealthpodcast@gmail.com www.whothehealthpodcast.com [https://www.whothehealthpodcast.com]