Human Resilience: Changing the Way Healthcare is Delivered

Stress is unavoidable, but how we respond to it can change the way it affects our minds, bodies, and everyday lives.

In this episode of the Human Resilience Podcast, Bob Gold and Shelley Schoenfeld are joined by Jerry Teplitz, JD, PhD, an internationally recognized speaker, author, and expert on brain performance, neuroplasticity, and stress management. Jerry shares his unconventional journey from practicing law to studying yoga, meditation, and mind-body techniques, and the experiences that changed the way he thought about stress and human performance. 

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

•  How stress and our thought patterns can influence the way we feel and function 
•  Why experiencing a behavior-change technique can be more powerful than simply learning about it 
•  The connection between the brain, body, and our physiological response to stress 
•  Simple techniques designed to help interrupt negative thought patterns and build greater resilience 

Plus, Jerry takes Bob and Shelley through an interactive Brain Gym exercise that listeners can follow along with, demonstrating how simple movements can be used to shift the body’s response to a negative thought or stressful experience. 

Resilience isn’t about eliminating stress or pretending challenges don’t exist. It’s about developing practical tools to respond differently when they do.

Listen now—and follow along with Jerry’s demonstration—to explore how small shifts in the way we think, move, and respond to stress can help build greater resilience in everyday life.

Hosts:
Bob Gold, Founder & Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health
Shelley Schoenfeld, Chief Marketing Officer, GoMo Health

Featured Expert:
Jerry Teplitz, JD, PhD, Speaker, Author & Expert in Brain Performance and Stress Management

Continue Exploring:

Learn more about Jerry Teplitz and his work in brain performance, neuroplasticity, and stress management.

▶️ Try the technique yourself: Watch Jerry’s video demonstration of the Hook-Ups Brain Gym exercise.
 

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Medicaid is entering a period of significant change. New work requirements, shifting financing models, rising healthcare costs, and growing pressure on state budgets are creating new challenges for managed care organizations—while the need to improve access, experience, and outcomes remains as important as ever. 

In this episode of the Human Resilience Podcast, Bob Gold and Shelley Schoenfeld are joined by Eric Levine of Avalere Health to unpack what today’s Medicaid policy changes mean in practice and how managed care organizations can respond. From provider networks and rural health to care management and value-based strategies, the conversation explores where plans can reduce friction, strengthen relationships, and continue delivering better care in an increasingly complex environment. 

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

•  The Medicaid policy and financing changes creating the greatest pressure for health plans 
•  How managed care organizations can strengthen provider networks, access, and care management 
•  Why rural communities require different strategies—and where technology can help 
•  Why reducing friction for members and providers can improve experiences while helping control costs 

As Eric explains, “friction equals administrative dollars.” Reducing unnecessary barriers isn’t just about creating a better experience—it can have meaningful implications for members, providers, health plans, and the broader Medicaid system. 

Listen now to explore what Medicaid’s changing landscape means for managed care, and where healthcare leaders should focus next.

Hosts:
Bob Gold, Founder & Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health
Shelley Schoenfeld, Chief Marketing Officer, GoMo Health

Featured Expert:
Eric Levine, Avalere Health

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Palliative care is often misunderstood as care reserved for the end of life. In reality, it can provide an essential layer of support much earlier in a serious illness—helping patients manage symptoms, navigate complex decisions, and maintain quality of life while continuing treatment. 

In this episode of the Human Resilience Podcast, Bob Gold and Shelley Schoenfeld are joined by Dr. Mohammed Hamza Habib, Chief of Palliative Medicine at Rutgers Cancer Institute and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and Lori Feldstein, CEO of Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey. Together, they explore how earlier conversations and a more person-centered approach can ensure care reflects what matters most to patients while providing critical support for families and caregivers.  

In this episode, you'll hear about:

•  Why palliative care is not the same as hospice or end-of-life care
•  How serious illness impacts patients, families, and caregivers far beyond physical symptoms 
•  Why asking "What matters most to you?" can change the course of care 
•  The barriers that keep important conversations from happening earlier 
•  How palliative care can serve as a "quarterback," coordinating specialists and helping families navigate complex care 

As Lori shares from her own experience, "The conversation is a gift." When patients and families have the opportunity to express their wishes earlier, care can be better aligned with the life they want to live—even while facing serious illness. 

Listen now to rethink what palliative care can and should look like.

Hosts:

• Bob Gold, Founder & Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health
• Shelley Schoenfeld, Chief Marketing Officer, GoMo Health

Featured Experts:

•  Mohammed Hamza Habib, MD, Chief of Palliative Medicine, Rutgers Cancer Institute and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
•  Lori Feldstein, CEO, Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey 

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Oral health has long been treated as separate from the rest of healthcare, but the evidence tells a different story. From diabetes and pregnancy to chronic disease management, the connection between oral health and overall health has never been clearer. The challenge now is turning that knowledge into action.

In this episode of the Human Resilience Podcast, Bob Gold and Shelley Schoenfeld welcome Brant Herman, Founder and CEO of Dentistry.One, to explore how technology, virtual care, and behavioral engagement are breaking down the barriers between medical and dental care. Together, they discuss why improving outcomes starts by making oral health a seamless part of the patient journey—not another disconnected appointment or referral. 

Listen and learn about:

•  Why oral health is fundamental to whole-person healthcare
•  How technology can bridge the gap between medical and dental care
•  Why patient engagement extends far beyond the dental chair
•  The role of virtual care in improving access, especially in underserved and rural communities
•  How personalized outreach and behavioral science help patients take action between visits
•  Why the future of healthcare depends on integrating care—not treating conditions in silos

Hosts

Bob Gold
Founder & Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health

Shelley Schoenfeld
Chief Marketing & Client Services Officer, GoMo Health

Guest

Brant Herman
Founder & CEO, Dentistry.One

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For millions of people living in rural communities, access to healthcare is shaped by far more than geography. Provider shortages, transportation, fragmented care, broadband access, and trust all influence whether people receive the care they need and whether they seek it in the first place.

In this episode of the Human Resilience Podcast, Bob Gold and Shelley Schoenfeld welcome Dr. Michael Kramer, Director of the Center for Rural Health and Health Disparities at Mercer University School of Medicine. Together, they explore how technology can strengthen—not replace—human connection, improve care coordination, and help close healthcare gaps by meeting people where they are. 

In this episode, you'll learn:

•  Why fragmented care—not just geography—creates barriers to better health. 
•  How technology can strengthen connections between patients, providers, and communities. 
•  Why trust and relationships are essential to successful digital health. 
•  What it takes to design technology that reduces—not widens—health disparities. 
•  How behavioral support and personalized engagement help people navigate care with greater confidence. 

Hosts

Bob Gold
Founder & Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health

Shelley Schoenfeld
Chief Marketing & Client Services Officer, GoMo Health

Guest

Dr. Michael Kramer
Director, Center for Rural Health and Health Disparities, Mercer University School of Medicine

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Burnout has become one of the defining challenges facing today's healthcare workforce. In this episode of the Human Resilience Podcast, Bob Gold and Shelley Schoenfeld are joined by Dr. Felicia Stoler—registered dietitian, exercise physiologist, lifestyle medicine expert, author, and nationally recognized health and wellness expert—to explore practical, evidence-based strategies for building resilience in a world of constant change.

Together, they discuss why resilience isn't about simply pushing through stress, but about creating sustainable habits that support long-term well-being. From nutrition and sleep to movement, mindfulness, and finding joy in everyday life, this conversation offers actionable insights to help healthcare professionals—and all of us—better care for ourselves while caring for others.

Listen and learn about:

•  What resilience really means, and why it's more than simply "pushing through" 
•  The connection between burnout, stress, and overall well-being 
•  Practical nutrition strategies to support physical and mental health 
•  How better sleep habits can improve resilience and recovery 
•  Why movement throughout the day matters more than many people realize 
•  Small, sustainable habits that help reduce stress and improve performance 
•  The importance of joy, community, and self-care in building long-term resilience 

Continue the Conversation

Interested in learning more from Dr. Felicia Stoler?

Join us for the Healthcare Professional Reset webinar series, where we'll take a deeper dive into practical strategies for improving nutrition, sleep, movement, and resilience to support the well-being of healthcare professionals.

Register here: https://gomohealth.com/resource/healthcare-professional-reset-webinar-series/

Hosts

Bob Gold
 Founder & Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health

Shelley Schoenfeld
 Chief Marketing & Client Services Officer, GoMo Health

Expert

Dr. Felicia Stoler
 Registered Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, Lifestyle Medicine Expert, Author & Nationally Recognized Health & Wellness Expert

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Healthcare has long been designed to react to illness, but what if we could identify health risks earlier and help people take action before conditions worsen?

In this episode of the Human Resilience Podcast, Bob Gold and Shelley Schoenfeld are joined by Dr. Keith Thompson, Chief Medical Officer at Nuralogix and practicing family physician, to explore how predictive health technologies are reshaping the future of preventive care.

Together, they discuss why healthcare remains largely reactive, how AI and contactless health assessments can help identify cardiovascular, metabolic, and behavioral health risks before symptoms appear, and why awareness alone isn't enough to change outcomes. Dr. Thompson shares why technology should strengthen—not replace—the trusted relationship between patients and providers, while Bob explores how personalized engagement helps turn health insights into meaningful action.

The conversation also examines the importance of health equity, trust, and designing technology that empowers people—not just identifies risk.

Listen and learn about:

• Why healthcare continues to operate as a reactive system
• How predictive health technologies can identify risk before symptoms appear
• Why awareness alone rarely changes health behaviors
• The role of AI in strengthening the patient-provider relationship
• How personalized engagement helps turn insights into action
• The connection between predictive care, prevention, and health equity
• What the future of proactive, value-based healthcare could look like

As healthcare continues to evolve, the greatest opportunity may not be treating disease earlier—but helping people recognize risk, take meaningful action, and stay healthier before illness takes hold.

Hosts

Bob Gold
Founder & Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health

Shelley Schoenfeld
Chief Marketing & Client Services Officer, GoMo Health

Guest

Dr. Keith Thompson
Chief Medical Officer, Nuralogix

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Healthcare has evolved dramatically over the past century, but one expectation has remained constant: people want healthcare experiences that feel personal.

In this episode of the Human Resilience Podcast, Bob Gold and Shelley Schoenfeld are joined by Annie Hewitt, professor, author, and expert in population health, health consumerism, and healthcare personalization, to explore what it really means to design care around how people live, what they value, and how they make decisions—not just how healthcare systems are structured.

Together, they discuss why whole-person care requires more than simply treating the patient. It requires understanding the person's preferences, beliefs, values, support systems, and the many factors that influence behavior outside the clinical setting. 

Listen and learn about:

•  Why "compliance" and "adherence" are no longer enough—and why personalization is essential 
•  Moving beyond the patient to understand the whole person, including caregivers and support systems 
•  The growing role of health consumerism and rising expectations for healthcare experiences 
•  How technology can amplify, rather than replace, human relationships in healthcare 

Because better outcomes aren't created in the exam room alone. They're shaped in the moments between visits, where people make decisions, build confidence, and manage their health in real life.

Hosts

Bob Gold
Founder and Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health

Shelley Schoenfeld
Chief Marketing and Client Services Officer, GoMo Health

Guest

Anne M. Hewitt
Professor, Author, and Expert in Population Health, Health Consumerism, and Healthcare Personalization

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As healthcare continues shifting toward value-based care, organizations are under increasing pressure to improve quality, reduce costs, and demonstrate measurable outcomes. But success in value-based care depends on more than collecting data — it depends on how healthcare organizations translate information into decisions and actions that meaningfully improve patient outcomes and experiences.

In this episode of the Human Resilience Podcast, Bob Gold and Shelley Schoenfeld are joined by Howard Brill, Senior Vice President of Population Health at Elm and Oak Health, for a conversation exploring the evolving role of health informatics in value-based care and population health management.

Together, they discuss:

• Why healthcare organizations often struggle to move from data collection to meaningful impact
• The growing complexity of value-based care measurement and reporting
• How clinical, operational, and patient data can better support decision-making
• The importance of balancing analytics with human-centered care delivery
• Why engagement and behavior ultimately shape outcomes beyond metrics alone
• The challenges and opportunities of supporting vulnerable and underserved populations in real-world settings

The conversation also examines an important reality in healthcare transformation: more data does not automatically create better outcomes. Instead, organizations must better understand the stories data is revealing and use those insights to create systems, workflows, and support models that help patients, providers, and care teams navigate healthcare more effectively in real time.

Because the future of value-based care isn’t just about measurement. It’s about turning information into action that improves human experiences and outcomes.

Hosts:

•  Bob Gold – Founder and Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health
• Shelley Schoenfeld – Chief Marketing and Client Services Officer, GoMo Health

Featured Guest:

•  Howard Brill – Senior Vice President of Population Health, Elm and Oak Health

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When we think about oncology care, we often think about treatment plans, appointments, and clinical decisions. But for patients, the experience is much broader — shaped by uncertainty, financial realities, emotional stress, caregiving responsibilities, and the countless decisions that happen outside clinical settings.

In this episode of the Human Resilience Podcast, hosts Bob Gold and Shelley Schoenfeld are joined by Melody Mulaik, Chief Operating Officer of R3 and host of the Take Care podcast, for a conversation about what it really takes to support patients through the full oncology journey.

Together, they explore:

• Why the cancer journey extends far beyond clinical treatment
• How financial stress and confusion influence care decisions and adherence
• The emotional and behavioral realities patients navigate between visits
• Where support systems often break down once patients return home
• Why timing, communication, and real-world support are critical to improving outcomes

The discussion also examines how healthcare organizations can better design systems of care that reflect the realities patients and caregivers face every day — not just during appointments, but in the moments that shape decision-making, engagement, and resilience in real time.

Because improving outcomes in oncology requires more than delivering care inside the four walls of a healthcare setting. It requires meeting people where they are — emotionally, behaviorally, financially, and personally throughout their journey.

Be sure to also check out Melody Mulaik’s podcast, Take Care, where she explores important conversations around healthcare, mental health, leadership, and human-centered support. 

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