In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett Stapper interviews Kristian Ranta, CEO and Co-Founder of Meru Health. After losing his brother to suicide, Kristian leveraged his background in healthcare technology to build a virtual mental health clinic that takes a functional medicine approach rather than relying solely on traditional psychiatry. Meru Health operates in all 50 states, partnering with insurance companies and employers to deliver a comprehensive care model that addresses mental health by examining diet, sleep, exercise, and biological factors—not just cognitive therapy. With 16 peer-reviewed publications validating their approach and over $50 million in funding, Meru Health is pioneering a new paradigm in mental health treatment focused on helping patients achieve lasting remission rather than just symptom management.