The Welltech Podcast

On Fitness, Mental Well-Being and what connects the two – with Victor & Lynne Brick

"We’re trying to die young as old as possible" say Victor & Lynne Brick, the visionary co-founders shaping the landscape of health and wellness.   Together, this dynamic duo helms Ohana Growth Partners, a major owner and operator of Planet Fitness franchises with over 100 clubs in the U.S. and Australia. In this capacity, they oversee and interact with countless wellness-technology applications daily. Along with their success in the fitness industry, Victor and Lynne also co-founded the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation (dedicated to the memory of Victor’s late brother). There too, technology plays a central part.   Both have been honored with prestigious awards, including the Fitness Industry Leadership Award and the Humanitarian of the Year Award. Lynn is a 3-time recipient of Maryland’s Top 100 Women award; and Victor was recognized as one of Maryland’s top 50 most influential people.   In this episode, Victor and Lynne tell Galit and Amir all about their journey in the fitness industry, the concept of Mental Well-Being, and their own personal wellness routines – including tree-poses and ankle stretches while brushing your teeth…   Join us in recognizing their 45 years of partnership and transformative impact… and right now, you can go to mentalhealthglobalsummit.com to watch videos from the summit they host. We hope you enjoy this episode!

The World's First Virtual HMO with Ben Enosh & Carine-Belle Feder of Antidote

"Quality healthcare is a basic human right" says Ben Enosh, a serial entrepreneur who is the co-founder, chairman and president of Antidote Health. Alongside Carine-Belle Feder, co-founder and CTO, and the entire team at Antidote - they are disrupting the healthcare industry, and helping millions of Americans get real affordable care. Joining us in the studio, Carine-Belle and Ben told Galit and Amir all about their company's journey and mission, about the pivotal role that NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo recently played in that journey, and about treadmills in the living room...

Not only Lifespan, but 'Healthspan' - with Prof. Tzipi Strauss of Sheba

“The moment we are born, we start to age” says Professor Tzipi Strauss head of Neonatology at the Sheba Medical Center.  She’s an expert on the beginning of life, but at the Global Wellness Summit in Tel-Aviv, she spoke to us about longevity, and how cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary interventions are driving innovation and science-driven practices in the field of Longevity Medicine.  You’ll hear Kim Marshall, from the ‘Global Wellness Conversations’ podcast, alongside our producer Jonathan Gal, interviewing Prof. Strauss – who is currently working on new center at Sheba, that aims to tackle the challenge of attaining healthy longevity. Enjoy this episode, live long, and prosper!

Aligning Our Circadian Rhythm with Mickey Beyer-Clausen of Timeshifter

Rising with the sun and going to bed when it gets dark might sound awesome - but in this global modern world full of international travel and changing work demands, it’s probably impossible for most of us. Speaking at the Global Wellness Summit in Tel-Aviv, Mickey Beyer-Clausen, Co-Founder & CEO at Timeshifter [https://www.timeshifter.com/%20], explained how understanding circadian cycles can help athletes reach peak performance, shift workers maintain healthy routines, and of course - how we can all avoid the frustrating problem of jet-lag. Enjoy this episode, and enjoy the sunshine!

Running the first wellness company in the world - with Erica Alessandri of Technogym

Erica Alessandri is a board member and digital product manager at Technogym, the world’s largest fitness equipment company, which was was founded in 1983 by her father, Nerio Alessandri. Erica is a ‘Young Global Leader' at the World Economic Forum, and was named as one of Forbes Italy '30 under 30'. In this episode, Amir speaks with Erica about the company's story - from Nerio's garage to a global empire; about technology and innovation; exercise inspired by ancient Rome; the concept of wellness; and personally testing all of Technogym's fitness products.