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In this powerful episode of RedefineHER, host Brenda Armstrong sits down with Joanna Balogh-Reynolds, VP of Product Strategy at Progyny, to explore how women’s health is undergoing a digital, clinical, and cultural revolution.

From her early days as a transplant ICU nurse to now leading industry defining partnerships, including Progyny’s innovative collaborations with Oura Ring and Cigna, Joanna shares what it really takes to redesign healthcare with continuity, compassion, and collaboration at its core.

Together, they unpack the emotional and economic cost of fragmented care, the hidden impact of menopause and chronic conditions in the workplace, and why point solutions are no longer enough.Joanna makes a bold case for integrated women’s health strategies, solutions that are data-driven, tech-enabled, and designed for the realities of women’s lives.

In This Episode, We Cover:

✔️ Why fragmented care models are failing women and how Progyny is solving it

✔️ How the Progyny x Oura Ring partnership is uncovering real-time symptom data

✔️ Why pelvic floor therapy should be standard in women's health coverage

✔️ The emotional and financial cost of unmanaged menopause in the workplace

✔️ A spotlight on Midovia, the new workplace accreditation for menopause support

Timeline:

00:00 Redefining Women's Health

02:42 Joanna's Journey from Nursing to Leadership

05:40 The Importance of Integrated Care

08:25 Barriers to Quality Care for Women

11:11 Building Effective Partnerships in Healthcare

13:58 Understanding Women's Health Needs

16:30 The Role of Technology in Women's Health

19:06 Wearable Tech and Women's Health Insights

27:55 The Power of Data in Women's Health

30:12 The Emotional and Systemic Costs of Fragmented Healthcare

32:51 Innovations in Women's Health: Menopause and Beyond

36:28 The Comprehensive Women's Health Journey

38:29 Building Effective Product Teams

42:08 Celebrating Milestones in Women's Health

44:31 Shifting Perspectives on Women's Health Challenges

47:13 Self-Care and Leadership

48:58 Legacy and Impact in Women's Health

📌 Mentioned in the Episode:

• Progyny – Focused on integrated women’s health and fertility benefits.

• Amazon Health Hub – she’s worked with.

• Cigna – Mentioned multiple times as a healthcare partner using engagement and outcomes data.

• Quantum Health – Mentioned as a partner using Progyny’s data in Care Management strategies.

• Oura Ring – Related to wearable tech for women’s health.

• Progyny x Dynata Survey

• McKinsey Report – Cited stat: 40% of women cite burnout as a top reason for stepping back from work.

• Deloitte 2023 Study – Stated that fragmented care adds

• Pelvic Floor Disorder Statistic – 1 in 4 women experience it, yet it's rarely covered or discussed. → Optional reference: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/pelvic-floor-dysfunction
  

Connect with Joanna Balogh-Reynolds:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-balogh-reynolds-dnp-81462710a/

RedefineHER Podcast Credits

🎙 Host: Brenda Armstrong – ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/⁠⁠

🎧 Producer: Tarryn Long – ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/⁠⁠

💼 Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners | Connecting purpose-driven organizations with top-tier talent to build thriving, diverse teams.

More at ⁠⁠⁠⁠redefineherpodcast.com⁠

📜 Disclaimer:⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. ©2025 RedefineHER Podcast. Please share with credit and direct link.

#WomensHealth #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #MenopauseSupport #PelvicFloorHealth #FertilityCare #OuraRing #Cigna #IntegratedCare #WorkplaceWellness #CaregivingSupport #HolisticHealthcare #WomensHealthEquity #ValueBasedCare #PopulationHealth #WomenInTech #NurseLedInnovation #HealthTechPodcast #Progyny #FutureOfHealthcare

If nasal spray leaked like women’s hormone meds do, pharma would’ve fixed it by Tuesday.But in the world of fertility, miscarriage, and women’s health, founders like Dr. Lara Zibners are still waiting for the system to catch up.

In this unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply personal episode of RedefineHER, host Brenda Armstrong sits down with Lara, physician, entrepreneur, and co-host of Unstable Vitals, to unpack the wild journey of starting a healthtech company in midlife…while raising kids, earning an MBA, and managing hormone injections.

From stashing syringes in her bra to calling out gender bias in venture capital, Lara shares how her fertility struggles sparked the founding of Calla Lily Clinical Care, a startup transforming hormonal and miscarriage care.

Whether you're a founder, a femtech fan, or someone who's ever questioned the absurdity of women’s healthcare, this episode will make you laugh, rage, and rethink everything.

Why This Episode Matters

✨ Women’s health remains underfunded, under-engineered, and wildly overdue for disruption. Lara reminds us that innovation often starts with lived experience and a lot of resilience.

We dive into:

✔️ The shocking gaps in hormone drug delivery

✔️ How Lara’s fertility journey became the blueprint for Calla Lily Clinical Care

✔️Building a women’s health startup in midlife

✔️ Pitching to VCs who don’t understand miscarriage

✔️ How comedy became a lifeline through the Unstable Vitals podcast

✔️ What Lara believes must change in women’s health and how she’s doing it anyway

Timeline:

00:00 The Birth of CaliLily Clinical Care

05:36 Personal Journey Through Infertility

11:17 The Adoption Experience

16:59 Challenges in Fertility Care Systems

22:38 Innovating Women's Health Products

23:06 Empowering Women's Health Conversations

28:34 Redefining Identity and Age

36:52 Mentorship and Collective Action

43:42 Navigating Leadership and Integrity

49:27 Ethical Decision-Making in Business

52:20 Hiring for Culture and Fit

53:28 Embracing Non-Traditional Talent

56:34 The Intersection of Comedy and Medicine

01:02:48 Addressing Miscarriage and Women's Health

01:09:45 Advice for Future Innovators in Women's Health

📌 Mentioned in the Episode:

- HelpUsAdopt: https://HelpUsAdopt.org- 100 Women at UNC (Mentorship program)- ATLS UK (Advanced Trauma Life Support)- SWRETAC Yoga for First Responders: https://swretac.com/

Connect with Lara Zibners:

• Website: https://www.callali.ly/
• Charity: https://www.helpusadopt.org/
• Unstable Vitals: https://www.unstablevitals.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraz/
• Social: https://www.instagram.com/drlarazibners/
  

RedefineHER Podcast Credits

🎙 Host: Brenda Armstrong – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/⁠

🎧 Producer: Tarryn Long – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/⁠

💼 Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners | Connecting purpose-driven organizations with top-tier talent to build thriving, diverse teams.

More at ⁠⁠⁠redefineherpodcast.com

📜 Disclaimer:⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. ©2025 RedefineHER Podcast. Please share with credit and direct link.

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What happens when we stop fearing our finances and start treating money as a tool for wellness, freedom, and legacy?

In this powerful and practical episode, Brenda sits down with Behi Shafiei, Founder & CEO of Wealth Bridge Consulting and creator of Confessions of a Founder, for a raw conversation on financial empowerment, legacy building, and taking up space in systems that were never designed for us.

Behi shares her journey as an Iranian-Canadian immigrant, former government advisor, and top 1% national sales leader who left traditional finance to build an education-first, values-based model that prioritizes access, equity, and real-life strategy.

Together, they unpack what it takes to move from financial anxiety to clarity, why women need customized wealth strategies, and how money becomes a form of self-protection, especially for caregivers, immigrants, and founders.

From budgeting and insurance to tax planning and mindset shifts, this episode delivers clarity, confidence, and real-world tools for anyone ready to change their financial future.

We dive into:
✔️ Why financial literacy is a foundational part of wellness

✔️ How to manage cash flow, taxes, and investments with confidence

✔️ The 3 pillars of long-term wealth-building

✔️ Critical illness and disability insurance, what it is and why it matters

✔️ Why immigrant entrepreneurs and women need custom financial plans

✔️ How to shift from shame and avoidance to strategy and power

Timeline:
00:00 The Importance of Financial Conversations for Women

02:56 Understanding Wealth and Self-Worth

06:10 The Historical Exclusion of Women in Financial Systems

08:59 Mindset Barriers and Financial Empowerment

11:52 Practical Steps for Financial Clarity

15:08 Budgeting as a Strategy for Freedom

17:57 Building a Financial Foundation for Young Women

20:52 Risk Mitigation and Financial Security for Women

23:50 Navigating Financial Challenges in Midlife

26:47 Health and Wealth: The Interconnection

30:08 Preparing for the Unexpected in Health and Finances

38:44 Safeguarding Your Financial Future

40:01 The Impact of Financial Stress on Leadership

43:36 The Importance of Clarity in Financial Planning

45:58 Embracing Vulnerability in Financial Conversations

49:48 Navigating Instability as an Entrepreneur

53:12 Incorporating Cryptocurrency into Wealth Management

57:15 Redefining Financial Success and Empowerment

01:03:35 Overcoming Intimidation in Financial Discussions

📌 Mentioned in the Episode:
– The Psychology of Money – Morgan Housel

– Be Your Future Self Now – Benjamin Hardy

– Dialed In – Dr. Donna Sinclair

– The Voice of Knowledge – Don Miguel Ruiz

– Becoming Supernatural – Dr. Joe Dispenza

– Katherine Folkendt – Femtech Insider

Connect with Behi:

• Website: https://wealthbridgeto.ca/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behi-shafiei-ba-psychology-ma-public-policy-and-law-7052a3251/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behishafiei/

💡 Want to build wealth on your terms? Learn more about inclusive, education-first financial strategies at ⁠⁠WealthBridgeTO.ca⁠⁠ or message ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ for future collaborations.

RedefineHER Podcast Credits
🎙 Host: Brenda Armstrong – https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/
🎧 Producer: Tarryn Long – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/
💼 Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners | Connecting purpose-driven organizations with top-tier talent to build thriving, diverse teams.

More at ⁠⁠redefineherpodcast.com

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for educational use only and not personalized advice. Consult licensed professionals before acting on any information. Behi Shafiei and Wealth Bridge Consulting are licensed in Ontario, Canada; content is not intended for use elsewhere. Listeners are responsible for legal compliance. No liability is assumed.

#financialempowerment #womenandwealth #generationalwealth #moneymindset #financialliteracyforwomen #wealthbuildingstrategies #cashflowplanning #immigrantentrepreneurs #legacybuilding

What happens when we stop normalizing women’s pain and start leading with trust, innovation, and truth?

In this game-changing episode, Brenda sits down with Mary Byerly, VP of Marketing at Hologic, to explore how we can reshape the future of women’s health through early diagnostics, bold storytelling, and breaking the stigma around periods, fibroids, and hysterectomy.

Mary shares her personal turning point, realizing she didn’t truly understand her body until well into her medical sales career and how that revelation fueled a 20+ year mission in women’s health, medical innovation, and marketing with purpose.

They dig into shocking truths, like how men’s procedures are reimbursed at higher rates than women’s, why 80% of women will have fibroids but most are undiagnosed, and how Hologic is transforming awareness through platforms like Know Your U and Better Is Possible.

From endometriosis to fibroid ablation, this episode redefines how we advocate, innovate, and care for women.

We dive into:

✔️ Why 80% of women will experience fibroids and why most are left untreated

✔️ How reimbursement disparities still exist between male and female procedures

✔️ The power of fibroid ablation as a minimally invasive hysterectomy alternative

✔️ Why period pain isn’t normal and how Hologic is spreading awareness

✔️ How the Trust Equation guides Mary’s leadership in health tech

✔️ How Know Your U and Better Is Possible help women get informed and take action

✔️ Why endometriosis is one of the most overlooked conditions in women’s health

Timeline:

00:00 Understanding Women's Health: A Personal Journey

02:02 Career Transitions: Betting on Yourself

05:09 Building Trust and Relationships in Healthcare

09:03 Empowering Women: Elevating Voices in the Room

11:48 Creating High-Performing Teams in Healthcare

16:09 The Role of Technology in Women's Health Advocacy

19:57 Closing the Gap: Awareness to Action in Women's Health

31:31 The Journey to Better Women's Health

34:02 Innovations in Women's Health Care

38:32 Breaking Stigmas in Women's Health

41:57 Empathy and Understanding in Health Conversations

44:59 Moonshot Ideas for Women's Health

49:09 The Importance of Family in Health Awareness

50:50 Finding Balance in Life and Work

56:04 The Legacy of Passion and Love in Health Advocacy

59:51 Reimbursement Challenges in Women's Health

📌 Mentioned in the Episode:

🔗 BetterIsPossible.com – Painful periods? They aren’t normal. Learn more to advocate for better care. ⁠ https://www.betterispossible.com⁠

🔗 Know Your U – Your uterus might be telling you something. Take the quiz and get informed. ⁠ https://www.knowyouru.com⁠

Connect with our guest:

• Website:⁠ https://www.hologic.com/⁠

• Learn More:⁠ https://gynsurgicalsolutions.com/patients/better-is-possible/⁠

• LinkedIn (Mary):⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-byerly-93314b31/⁠

• Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/KnowYourU⁠

• LinkedIn (Hologic):⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hologic/⁠

• Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/knowyouru/⁠

• YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrzlPhyLwmBUgjFAUHc0qQ⁠

💡 Want to lead in women’s health? The In Women’s Health Mini-MBA gives you insider access to how the industry works, from policy to payers to product, with guest speakers from top companies like Kindbody and Gennev. Learn more at ⁠inwomenshealth.com⁠Message ⁠[email protected]⁠ with questions.

RedefineHER Podcast Credits

• Host: Brenda Armstrong - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Producer: Tarryn Long - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners search and placement experts | connecting purpose -driven organizations with top-tier talent to create thriving, impactful & diverse teams.

More Details on RedefinHER Podcast:

⁠⁠www.redefineherpodcast.com⁠

#womenshealth #fibroids #menstrualhealth #hysterectomyrecovery #endometriosis #healthinnovation #medtech #KnowYourU #BetterIsPossible #periodpain

What if the thing we've been taught to hide could actually heal us?

In this episode of RedefineHER, we sit down with Dr. Sara Naseri, CEO and Co-Founder of Qvin, the first and only company using menstrual blood as a clinical tool for early diagnostics. From FDA clearance to global studies and research partnerships with Stanford, Sara is leading the charge in making menstrual blood mainstream medicine.

We talk about what it means to leave the clinical path for something bigger, why the future of diagnostics is already in your underwear, and how the Q-Pad™ is breaking barriers in access, personalization, and preventative care.

This one is for every woman who’s ever said, "Why didn’t I know this sooner?"

We dive into:

✔️ Why menstrual blood holds over 400 diagnostic biomarkers

✔️ How Qvin developed the first FDA-cleared menstrual pad for lab testing

✔️ Dr. Sara Naseri’s journey from M.D. to startup founder

✔️ The gender data gap in healthcare and how Qvin is addressing it

✔️ Making diagnostics more accessible for women around the world

✔️ Building scientific credibility in a taboo space

✔️ What Qvin’s biobank means for the future of personalized medicine

Timeline:

00:00 Revolutionizing Women's Health Through Menstrual Blood

03:08 The Science Behind Menstrual Blood Diagnostics

06:07 Innovative Solutions for Preventative Care

09:00 The Q-Pad: A Game Changer in Diagnostics

12:08 Expanding Horizons: Future Biomarkers and Applications

15:04 Empowering Women Through Health Technology

17:59 AI and Data Collection in Women's Health

21:05 Global Impact: Reaching Underserved Communities

24:01 The Journey of a Health Tech Founder

26:56 Navigating Challenges as a Leader

29:29 The Power of Resilience and Passion

32:30 Building a Diverse and Resilient Team

34:52 Innovation in Women's Health

36:57 Navigating the Challenges of Fundraising

40:19 Changing Perceptions in Healthcare

45:56 Advice for Female Founders

49:24 Encouraging Innovation in Healthcare

52:14 The Impact of Medical Backgrounds on Entrepreneurship

54:22 Getting Involved with Quinn

Want to lead in women’s health?

The In Women’s Health Mini-MBA gives you insider access to how the industry works, from policy to payers to product, with guest speakers from top companies like Kindbody and Gennev.

Learn more at inwomenshealth.com

Message [email protected] with questions.

Connect with our guests

• Website: https://qvin.com/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naseri/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreQvin
• X: https://twitter.com/weareqvin/
• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/weareqvin/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@qvin

RedefineHER Podcast Credits

• Host: Brenda Armstrong - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Producer: Tarryn Long - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners search and placement experts | connecting purpose -driven organizations with top-tier talent to create thriving, impactful & diverse teams.

More Details on RedefinHER Podcast:

www.redefineherpodcast.com

Thanks for following and see you on our next episode!

In this bold and refreshingly honest episode, Brenda sits down with Colette Courtion, founder and CEO of JoyLux, to explore what it takes to disrupt taboos, challenge investor discomfort, and redefine the boundaries of women’s health.

What began as a personal struggle with childbirth recovery and perimenopause turned into a lightbulb moment...literally. Colette shares the story behind inventing a first-of-its-kind red light therapy device for vaginal health, and the uphill battle to bring it into the world. Together, they unpack the cultural silence around pelvic health, the emotional toll of pushing through investor bias, and what it meant to hear Halle Berry and Oprah speak her name.

This episode is a rallying cry for anyone building in taboo territory and a love letter to the women who’ve quietly endured, innovated, and changed everything.

We dive into:

✔️ The moment red light therapy met vaginal health and why it was long overdue

✔️ What it’s like to say “vagina” in a pitch room and watch investors turn crimson

✔️ How celebrity validation can feel like collective healing

✔️ Why handwritten letters from customers matter more than VC applause

✔️ The unshakable mission behind JoyLux and the team that’s stayed since day one

✔️ A powerful reframing: menopause isn’t niche. It’s half the population.

Timeline:

00:00 Breaking Taboos in Women's Health

04:13 The Aha Moment: Innovating for Women's Wellness

06:55 The Underfunding of Women's Health Research

09:14 The Rise of FemTech and Women Entrepreneurs

11:54 Challenges in Fundraising for Women's Health

16:35 Shifts in Investment Perspectives on Menopause

21:39 The Impact of Celebrity Advocacy on Women's Health

27:40 Reflections on Success and Future Aspirations

28:38 The Journey of JoyLux: From Vision to Reality

35:52 Navigating Challenges: The Reality of Small Business

44:13 Building a Community: The Importance of Consumer Feedback

53:52 Future Aspirations: Aiming for a Happy Ending

55:04 Shifting the Narrative: Women's Health is Not a Niche

56:56 Empowering Women's Health Innovations

57:26 Building a Supportive Community for Change

57:37 SPONSORED BY

Connect with our guests

• Website: https://joylux.com
• LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colettecourtion/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/joyluxinc/posts/?feedView=all
• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/joyluxinc/
• FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/joylux
• TIK-TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyluxinc
• YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7xKBTqTE95Cbpx33ZJ2y_w
• PINTEREST: https://za.pinterest.com/joyluxofficial/
• X: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fjoyluxinc

RedefineHER Podcast Credits

• Host: Brenda Armstrong - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Producer: Tarryn Long - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners search and placement experts | connecting purpose -driven organizations with top-tier talent to create thriving, impactful & diverse teams.

More Details on RedefinHER Podcast:

www.redefineherpodcast.com

Thanks for following and see you on our next episode!

In this powerful and deeply human episode, Brenda sits down with Dr. Georgia Gaveras, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Talkiatry, to unpack what it means to reimagine psychiatric care at scale without losing heart. They open with a raw discussion of Netflix’s Adolescence, exploring the emotional truth behind anger in youth and the urgency of creating emotionally safe environments for teens.

From there, Georgia shares her personal leap from psychiatry’s frontlines to co-founding one of the country’s largest in-network telepsychiatry companies. Together, they discuss the intentionality behind Talkiatry’s tech stack, how to build a clinician-first culture at scale, and what it truly means to design for both care and outcomes.

This is a must-listen for anyone leading in healthcare, parenting in the modern world, or dreaming of systems built with soul.

We dive into:

✔️ The hidden emotional truths in Netflix’s Series “Adolescence”

✔️ What teen anger is really trying to tell us

✔️ Georgia’s journey from the frontlines of psychiatry to co-founding a national mental health platform

✔️ How Talkiatry is rewriting the rules of care by centering both the patient and the clinician

Timeline:

00:00 Building Mental Health Care During a Pandemic

03:00 The Impact of Telehealth on Psychiatric Care

06:09 Understanding Adolescent Mental Health Through Media

09:08 The Role of Anger in Adolescent Mental Health

11:51 Navigating Parenting and Mental Health Conversations

14:55 Transitioning from Clinical Practice to Business

17:50 Scaling Mental Health Care with Technology

21:00 Balancing Efficiency and Empathy in Virtual Care

26:41 The Role of AI in Healthcare

28:04 Balancing Operations and Patient-Centered Care

30:20 Creating a Unified Culture in Mental Health

32:02 Supporting Clinician Wellbeing

34:22 Building Trust in Leadership

36:26 Navigating Challenges in Leadership

38:28 Redefining Success in Value-Based Care

40:58 Improving Patient Outcomes through Quality Care

44:04 Cultural Sensitivity in Psychiatry

44:48 Understanding Diverse Workforce Needs

45:17 Addressing Barriers in Mental Health Access

46:00 Confronting Stigma in Mental Health

49:24 The Future of Psychiatric Care

52:06 Measuring Outcomes in Mental Health

55:29 Building a Supportive Provider Community

56:38 Motivation Behind Mental Health Innovation

58:22 The Importance of Patient-Centered Care

Connect with our guests

• Website: https://www.talkiatry.com/
• LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-gaveras-dogeorgia-gaveras-do/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkiatry/
• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/talkiatry/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
• FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Talkiatry/
• TIK-TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkiatry

RedefineHER Podcast Credits

• Host: Brenda Armstrong - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Producer: Tarryn Long - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners search and placement experts | connecting purpose -driven organizations with top-tier talent to create thriving, impactful & diverse teams.

More Details on RedefinHER Podcast:

www.redefineherpodcast.com

Thanks for following and see you on our next episode!

After over two decades inside the conventional healthcare system, Lynn Joselyn - Physician Assistant, Functional Medicine and Food & Spirit™ practitioner, made a bold decision: she walked away from the only model of care she’d ever known.

What followed was a deeply personal health journey, a period of rest and self-discovery, and the eventual birth of Integrated Spectrum of Health, her community-centered, full-color wellness practice in Durango, Colorado.

We dive into:

✔️ The cracks in traditional medicine, the myth of “doing more”

✔️ The radical reminder that wellness is a business

✔️ Learning to advocate for yourself

✔️ Building a soul-aligned practice and to slow down, soften, and trust ourselves

TimeLine:

00:00 The Courage to Walk Away from Conventional Medicine

02:55 Recognizing the Flaws in the Healthcare System

05:51 The Journey to Holistic Healing

08:58 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Change

11:56 The Power of Community and Support

15:12 Navigating Chronic Illness and Personal Health Crises

17:57 Integrative Approaches to Healing

20:57 The Importance of Listening to Your Body

24:13 Creating a Personalized Healing Journey

27:04 The Role of the Nervous System in Healing

32:33 The Power of Community in Healing

35:31 Challenging the Status Quo in Healthcare

39:57 Navigating Alternative Health Practices

42:45 The Wellness Industry and Personal Healing

44:59 Motherhood and Personal Boundaries

47:38 Integrating Life and Work

49:04 The Role of Yoga in Healing

51:17 Trusting Yourself in Health Decisions

54:02 Future Aspirations for Community Health

58:05 SPONSORED BY.mp4

Connect with our guests

• Website: https://www.integratedspectrumofhealth.com/
• LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-joselyn-0a832135b/
• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/integrated_spectrum_of_health/?hl=en
• Card : https://hihello.me/p/67ea4c7e-4b7b-4618-99f5-ec77f514a097?f=vcf

RedefineHER Podcast Credits

• Host: Brenda Armstrong - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/⁠⁠⁠

• Producer: Tarryn Long - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/⁠⁠⁠

• Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners search and placement experts | connecting purpose -driven organizations with top-tier talent to create thriving, impactful & diverse teams.

More Details on RedefinHER Podcast:

www.redefineherpodcast.com

Thanks for following and see you on our next episode!

From Wall Street to the frontlines of mental health innovation, Dr. Sarah Adler has never been afraid to challenge broken systems. In this powerful episode, the founder and CEO of Wave shares her journey to reimagining care through tech-driven, deeply human solutions.

Sarah unpacks the often-overlooked role of social determinants, and she opens up about building Wave, the leadership lessons that came with it, and how mindfulness can help us reclaim our mental well-being in an era of digital overload.

Whether you're a founder, a leader in health, or someone navigating your own wellness journey, this conversation will leave you inspired to rethink what's possible.

We dive into:

✔️ Why personalized mental health care matters

✔️ How AI can enhance (not replace) connection and what it truly means to design for accessibility

✔️ The impact of gender bias in diagnosis and treatment

✔️ Why self-advocacy is a radical act for women navigating health care

Timeline:

00:00 Accessibility in Mental Health Tech

03:04 The Vision Behind WAVE

06:11 Addressing Inequities in Mental Health Care

09:12 Reinventing Mental Health Care

12:11 Proactive vs Reactive Mental Health Care

15:33 Transdiagnostic Approaches in Mental Health

18:31 AI in Mental Health: Balancing Technology and Humanity

21:29 Empowering Women in Mental Health

24:31 Shifting the Narrative: From Pathology to Empowerment

27:42 Navigating Modern Mental Health Challenges

28:56 Mindfulness and Social Media Use

32:20 Leadership Lessons in Healthcare

37:33 Building a Mission-Driven Team

41:23 Balancing Innovation with Clinical Rigor

45:41 Navigating Funding Challenges as a Woman Founder

52:09 The Future of Mental Health Care

56:18 SPONSORED BY.mp4

Connect with our guests

• Website: https://www.wavelife.io/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsarahadler/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/livewavelife/
• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/livewavelife/# | https://www.instagram.com/drsarahadler?igsh=MW02aXloaWw3dnBzZA==
• Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/share/15jmNUUyxD/?mibextid=wwXIfr | https://www.facebook.com/livewavelife
• Apple App: Wave: Mental Health Coaching : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wave-mental-health-coaching/id1586605076

RedefineHER Podcast Credits

• Host: Brenda Armstrong - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/⁠⁠

• Producer: Tarryn Long - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/⁠⁠

• Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners search and placement experts | connecting purpose -driven organizations with top-tier talent to create thriving, impactful & diverse teams.

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What happens when two powerhouse women step away from the corporate playbook to build something the healthcare industry desperately needs?

In this episode of RedefineHER, we sit down with Rachael Jones and Emily Walker, the co-founders of Syntax Health, a groundbreaking platform that’s bringing transparency and trust to value-based care.

With decades of experience in healthcare leadership and analytics, these women aren’t just talking about change—they’re building it.

We dive into:

✔️ Why healthcare’s biggest problem isn’t cost—it’s lack of trust and transparency

✔️ How Syntax Health is redefining value-based care to work for both providers and payers

✔️ The bold risks they took to launch a startup in a male-dominated space

✔️ Why women in leadership need to step out on the skinny branch and take up space

✔️ How to scale a mission-driven company without burnout—hiring slow, building systems, and leading with purpose

Timeline:

000:00 Breaking Barriers in Healthcare Leadership

02:55 The Genesis of Syntax Health

06:09 Understanding Value-Based Care

09:06 The Challenges of Contract Transparency

12:13 Navigating the Healthcare Landscape

15:03 The Role of Community Health Centers

17:54 Women in Leadership: Overcoming Challenges

21:01 Redefining Leadership Traits

23:54 Creating a Collaborative Environment

27:09 The Impact of Syntax on Patient Care

29:57 Decisiveness in Leadership

32:53 Building Trust and Accountability

36:05 The Future of Value-Based Care

43:04 Decisiveness and Flexibility in Leadership

45:08 Learning from Failures: A Leader's Journey

51:14 Hiring for Culture and Expertise

57:25 Maintaining Team Culture and Preventing Burnout

01:08:11 The Importance of DEI in Healthcare Leadership

01:13:15 Future Aspirations for Value-Based Care

Connect with our guests

• Website: https://www.meetsyntax.com/
• Championing the vital role of CHCs in delivering care to underserved communities: https://www.nachc.org/
• venture studio driving innovation in healthcare, including Syntax’s early development: https://www.redesignhealth.com/A
• LinkedIn: Rachel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelmcjones/
• Emily - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyjowalker/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SyntaxHealth

RedefineHER Podcast Credits

• Host: Brenda Armstrong - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/⁠
• Producer: Tarryn Long - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/⁠
• Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners search and placement experts | connecting purpose -driven organizations with top-tier talent to create thriving, impactful & diverse teams.

More Details on RedefinHER Podcast:

www.redefineherpodcast.com

Thanks for following and see you on our next episode!