Shift Forward Health

Sina Arham, Co-Founder of Fridays Health, describes the success stories that come when we humanize weight management. He shares how living with obesity in our country feels like living as a second-class citizen, how metabolic health is about more than just prescriptions, and why Fridays blends coaching, community, and habit design in their approach. 

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Samsung acquiring Xealth. Will the move help bridge the gap between wellness and medical care, and is it a signal that consumer companies are investing again in truly connected care? 

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(Originally airing in January and May 2023) This double episode is a compilation of two of the first interviews with Sam Seering, offering exclusive looks at Epic Cheers shortly after it was first announced.

We can all probably use a refresher of where Cheers fits in enabling consumer experiences!

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Neel Bhargava, Partner at NB Group, shares why his firm is investing in fitness and consumer wellness and why their targets also include OnePeak Medical, hospice, and direct primary care. 

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Woebot Health pivoting away from its direct-to-consumer mental health app. Why is Jared focusing on different lessons from the app’s shutdown, and how can we all pivot to build something better for the future? 

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This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community, the home for bringing together the voices of healthcare leaders and health consumers. Whether you're actively working to make healthcare more consumer-centered or just want to learn about cool new care models and innovations, this community is for you! (#436) 

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(Originally airing in march 2022) Dr. Bon Ku discusses providing spaces for healthcare teams to exercise their creative muscles. Dr. Bon is the co-author of Health Design Thinking, and we apply his thinking to scaling human-centered innovations in healthcare design.

These insights serve as the foundation for consumer-centered healthcare design and marketing, so a refresher can benefit everyone! 

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Kurt Knight, CEO of Foodsmart, helps us understand food-as-medicine beyond the buzzwords, what "eating well made simple" actually looks like, and where he sees GLP-1’s fitting into the nutrition conversation. 

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Walmart and Soda Health’s new personalized nutritional guidance program. What leads us to believe that the program can gain traction, and what can healthcare leaders learn about converging AI, benefits, and behavior change? 

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(Originally airing in August 2023) Executive recruiter David Clark shares keys for approaching staffing, tips for job seekers, and traits that make a good healthcare executive in today’s up-and-down environment.

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In one of the most candid conversations ever on the show, Aaron Watkins and Chris Pace join Jared to discuss careers and leadership at the intersection of healthcare, marketing and technology. As the three of them recently found themselves in career transitions at the same time, they don't hold back as they talk stages of grief, how to evaluate new opportunities, encouraging and discouraging aspects of career transitions, the unique formula for leadership in this field, and what they think the future holds. 

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Current Health being reacquired by its original co-founder. What do we know about Best Buy Health’s restructuring, and is this an isolated incident or will reacquisition of digital health players gain traction? 

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(Originally airing in August 2023) Executive recruiter Kelly Gill from August 2023 shares the high stakes of healthcare organizations hiring for new positions as they strive to become more consumer-oriented, and how it’s more important than ever to be equally optimistic and realistic about job descriptions, qualifications, and contributions. 

As this week’s main episode with Aaron Watkins and Chris Pace dives deep into careers and leadership, it’s interesting to hear how Kelly’s approach to staffing is just as relevant two years later. 

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Jessica Holton, Co-Founder of Ours Privacy, gives us hope as she describes how to approach performance marketing in a privacy-first world. She gives a State of the State of developments in privacy over the last couple of years and why we as consumers not only expect personalization in healthcare outreach, but why hospitals and patients need it, too. 

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about NOOM’s gamification elements. Can they achieve their vision of being the "Duolingo of health," and what are the benefits to society as more people manage their metabolic health effectively? 

SPOTLIGHT: SHED 

Shed is revolutionizing health and wellness by making wellness available to everyone. Through personalized nutrition, high-quality supplements, and science-backed wellness strategies, Shed empowers individuals to take control of their health and live longer, healthier lives. 

Start your wellness journey today: www.tryshed.com/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=healthcare_rap

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In the 3rd part of his bonus series of top advice, Jared shares his top 5 insights for nontraditional entrants coming into healthcare. 

1. Don’t overestimate what your brand means in healthcare. 
2. Don’t underestimate the resistance from traditional healthcare. 
3. Don’t confuse the relationship aspects of healthcare with the transactional aspects. 
4. Understand health consumers' buying behavior. 
5. Consumers need you to continue to innovate on their behalf. 

SPOTLIGHT: SHED 

Shed is revolutionizing health and wellness by making wellness available to everyone. Through personalized nutrition, high-quality supplements, and science-backed wellness strategies, Shed empowers individuals to take control of their health and live longer, healthier lives. 

Start your wellness journey today: www.tryshed.com/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=healthcare_rap

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

This show is produced by the Healthcare Rap Community, the home for bringing together the voices of healthcare leaders and health consumers. Whether you're actively working to make healthcare more consumer-centered or just want to learn about cool new care models and innovations, this community is for you! (#429) 

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