The Care We Need

By Benes Companies

Complex illnesses are rising across the U.S. — over 75% of adults live with at least one chronic condition, and more than half have multiple. This trend is not the fault of the patients or the prov

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March 12, 2026Why Patient Data Isn’t Driving Results—and How to Fix It | Systems Expert's Take on Complex Illness
Systems expert Tenay Benes explains how, to truly improve complex illness outcomes, organizations must shift from traditional metrics like profitability and symptom prevalence to a more holistic approach that combines both quantitative and qualitative data. By asking open-ended questions and understanding the underlying reasons behind patient behaviors, professionals can identify opportunities for collaboration and address the root causes of health issues. This approach not only enhances patient care but also fosters a deeper understanding of the social and environmental factors impacting health, leading to more effective interventions and improved patient outcomes. This video is part of her series on the four steps to winning the war on complex illness, a framework she developed during wartime in Baghdad to improve organizational effectiveness, establish order, and prevent loss of life. Through her keynote presentations and consulting programs, Tenay helps health, wellness, and human services organizations increase team efficiency, ease systemic burden, and improve client outcomes without major new investment. Professionals will gain actionable insights to identify hidden obstacles, improve care pathways, and create measurable, repeatable progress for their clients.
RESOURCES:
KEYNOTE SPEECHES: Tenay is offering two dynamic keynote speeches:
'Winning The War On Complex Illness' geared to help health, wellness, and human services organizations ask the right questions to optimize their teams' cohesion and clients' health outcomes.
'Heal or Die' geared to empower complex illness sufferers with the mindset and lessons Tenay used to go from bedridden to thriving in family and business.
GO TO: tenaybenes.com/speaker to learn more or book Tenay for your next event.
CONSULTING: Consulting Services to help health, wellness, and human services organizations, corporations, and practices optimize their systems to improve client and team outcomes without spending a ton of money or rebuilding from scratch.
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to learn more and submit your request for proposals.
HEALTH-TECH LAUNCH: The Care We Need is new platform designed to streamline the matching and intake process for clients and providers alike. Think "Thumbtack for Healthcare"
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to sign up for our newsletter, be the first to know about user testing opportunities, product launch, patient and provider signups, and investment opportunities.
BOOKS: We offer several health and wellness education books, including "Heal or Die" by Tenay Benes, for sale on our Amazon storefront here: [https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH]
CONTACT:
Tenay Benes on LinkedIn or at: [email protected]
Brett Benes on LinkedIn or at: [email protected]
DISCLAIMERS: We receive a small kickback if you use these links to purchase these products. The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host or of Benes Companies and does not constitute personalized health advice. To obtain personalized health advice, consult a professional directly.
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15min
March 11, 2026Complex Illness Treatment Requires Redefining Success | A Systems Expert's Take on Healing
Tenay Benes, a systems strategist with a background in military intelligence, biological science, and human capital consulting, explores why patients often quit complex illness treatment—and how organizations can change that. Drawing on her own experience navigating complex illness, Tenay shows how redefining success, tracking meaningful outcomes, and applying structured systems thinking can transform patient engagement and team effectiveness. This video is part of her series on the four steps to winning the war on complex illness, a framework she developed during wartime in Baghdad to improve organizational effectiveness, establish order, and prevent loss of life. Through her keynote presentations and consulting programs, Tenay helps health, wellness, and human services organizations increase team efficiency, ease systemic burden, and improve client outcomes without major new investment. Professionals will gain actionable insights to identify hidden obstacles, improve care pathways, and create measurable, repeatable progress for their clients.
RESOURCES:
KEYNOTE SPEECHES: Tenay is offering two dynamic keynote speeches:
'Winning The War On Complex Illness' geared to help health, wellness, and human services organizations ask the right questions to optimize their teams' cohesion and clients' health outcomes.
'Heal or Die' geared to empower complex illness sufferers with the mindset and lessons Tenay used to go from bedridden to thriving in family and business.
GO TO: tenaybenes.com/speaker to learn more or book Tenay for your next event.
CONSULTING: Consulting Services to help health, wellness, and human services organizations, corporations, and practices optimize their systems to improve client and team outcomes without spending a ton of money or rebuilding from scratch.
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to learn more and submit your request for proposals.
HEALTH-TECH LAUNCH: The Care We Need is new platform designed to streamline the matching and intake process for clients and providers alike. Think "Thumbtack for Healthcare"
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to sign up for our newsletter, be the first to know about user testing opportunities, product launch, patient and provider signups, and investment opportunities.
BOOKS: We offer several health and wellness education books, including "Heal or Die" by Tenay Benes, for sale on our Amazon storefront here: [https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH]
CONTACT:
Tenay Benes on LinkedIn or at: [email protected]
Brett Benes on LinkedIn or at: [email protected]
DISCLAIMERS: We receive a small kickback if you use these links to purchase these products. The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host or of Benes Companies and does not constitute personalized health advice. To obtain personalized health advice, consult a professional directly.
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March 09, 2026Is Remarrying a Good Idea? These Blended Family Experts Outline the Good the Bad and the Complicated
Jim and Jacquie Vegh, from Family Life Blended, discuss the complexities of making blended families work. They explore themes such as grief, loss, and practical strategies for building cohesive family units, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing marriage and effective co-parenting. The conversation also touches on the gradual process of relationship-building and the impact on children, while offering resources like the Weekend to Remember and Smart Step Family programs.
RESOURCES:
KEYNOTE SPEECHES: Tenay is offering two dynamic keynote speeches:
'Winning The War On Complex Illness' geared to help health, wellness, and human services organizations ask the right questions to optimize their teams' cohesion and clients' health outcomes.
'Heal or Die' geared to empower complex illness sufferers with the mindset and lessons Tenay used to go from bedridden to thriving in family and business.
GO TO: tenaybenes.com/speaker to learn more or book Tenay for your next event.
CONSULTING: Consulting Services to help health, wellness, and human services organizations, corporations, and practices optimize their systems to improve client and team outcomes without spending a ton of money or rebuilding from scratch.
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to learn more and submit your request for proposals.
HEALTH-TECH LAUNCH: The Care We Need is new platform designed to streamline the matching and intake process for clients and providers alike. Think "Thumbtack for Healthcare"
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to sign up for our newsletter, be the first to know about user testing opportunities, product launch, patient and provider signups, and investment opportunities.
BOOKS: We offer several health and wellness education books, including "Heal or Die" by Tenay Benes, for sale on our Amazon storefront here: [https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH]
CONTACT:
Tenay Benes on LinkedIn or at: [email protected]
Brett Benes on LinkedIn or at: [email protected]
DISCLAIMERS: We receive a small kickback if you use these links to purchase these products. The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host or of Benes Companies and does not constitute personalized health advice. To obtain personalized health advice, consult a professional directly.
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55min
March 05, 2026This Immigrant | Soldier | Entrepreneur is CHANGING U.S. Healthcare, Get Her Full Story!
Tenay Benes shares insights on transforming healthcare through systems thinking. By viewing health challenges as interconnected systems, professionals can create comprehensive solutions that address medical, social, and environmental factors. Tenay emphasizes the importance of integrated healthcare, strategic decision-making, and cultural change to support long-term healing. His vision includes "healing cities" with accessible services and supportive environments. This approach encourages small, targeted changes that lead to significant improvements in health outcomes.
Key topics: Systems Thinking: Viewing health as interconnected systems. Integrated Healthcare: Addressing social and medical factors together. Strategic Changes: Small, targeted decisions for big impacts.Cultural Shift: Creating supportive environments for healing.
DONATIONS: To support our cause to end the complex illness epidemic in the U.S. or pay it forward to support our next podcast, donate $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200
RESOURCES:
KEYNOTE SPEECHES: Tenay is offering two dynamic keynote speeches:
'Winning The War On Complex Illness' geared to help health, wellness, and human services organizations ask the right questions to optimize their teams' cohesion and clients' health outcomes.
'Heal or Die' geared to empower complex illness sufferers with the mindset and lessons Tenay used to go from bedridden to thriving in family and business.
GO TO: tenaybenes.com/speaker to learn more or book Tenay for your next event.
CONSULTING: Consulting Services to help health, wellness, and human services organizations, corporations, and practices optimize their systems to improve client and team outcomes without spending a ton of money or rebuilding from scratch.
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to learn more and submit your request for proposals.
HEALTH-TECH LAUNCH: The Care We Need is new platform designed to streamline the matching and intake process for clients and providers alike. Think "Thumbtack for Healthcare"
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to sign up for our newsletter, be the first to know about user testing opportunities, product launch, patient and provider signups, and investment opportunities.
BOOKS: We offer several health and wellness education books, including "Heal or Die" by Tenay Benes, for sale on our Amazon storefront here: [https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH]
CONTACT:
Tenay Benes on LinkedIn or at: [email protected]
Brett Benes on LinkedIn or at: [email protected]
DISCLAIMERS: We receive a small kickback if you use these links to purchase these products. The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host or of Benes Companies and does not constitute personalized health advice. To obtain personalized health advice, consult a professional directly.
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18min
March 02, 2026How Providers Can Foster Resilience & Improve Recovery Outcomes — Lessons from Ty Gipson’s Journey
In this episode, transplant survivor Ty Gipson shares how hope, mindset, and collaboration played a crucial role in his surgical recovery and long‑term health journey. For health, wellness, and human services professionals, his story offers deep insight into how psychological resilience intersects with clinical outcomes, especially for patients with complex and chronic conditions.
Topics:
The role of mindset and hope in shaping patient recovery trajectories
How fragmented systems challenge patients with serious health events
Ways professionals can cultivate resilience and stronger care partnerships
If you work with patients facing major medical events or long‑term chronic illness, this episode helps reframe recovery as a collaborative system that includes emotional and psychological support, not just clinical intervention.
Contact Ty Gipson on LinkedIn, at tygipson.com or his podcast: No Options with Ty Gipson.
DONATIONS: To support our cause or pay it forward to support our next podcast, donate $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200
RESOURCES:
KEYNOTE SPEECHES: Tenay is offering two dynamic keynote speeches:
'Winning The War On Complex Illness' geared to help health, wellness, and human services organizations ask the right questions to optimize their teams' cohesion and clients' health outcomes.
'Heal or Die' geared to empower complex illness sufferers with the mindset and lessons Tenay used to go from bedridden to thriving in family and business.
GO TO: tenaybenes.com/speaker to learn more or book Tenay for your next event.
CONSULTING: Consulting Services to help health, wellness, and human services organizations, corporations, and practices optimize their systems to improve client and team outcomes without spending a ton of money or rebuilding from scratch.
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to learn more and submit your request for proposals.
HEALTH-TECH LAUNCH: The Care We Need is new platform designed to streamline the matching and intake process for clients and providers alike. Think "Thumbtack for Healthcare"
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to sign up for our newsletter, be the first to know about user testing opportunities, product launch, patient and provider signups, and investment opportunities.
BOOKS: We offer several health and wellness education books, including "Heal or Die" by Tenay Benes, for sale on our Amazon storefront here: [https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH]
CONTACT:
Brett Benes on LinkedIn or at: [email protected]
DISCLAIMERS: We receive a small kickback if you use these links to purchase these products. The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host or of Benes Companies and does not constitute personalized health advice. To obtain personalized health advice, consult a professional directly.
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56min
February 24, 2026What Your Autoimmune Patients Wish Providers Understood About Healing, Lifestyle & Engagement
Donna Riccardo shares her 40-year journey navigating autoimmune disease and complex health challenges. For health, wellness, and human services professionals, her story provides a rare inside look at what patients experience when conventional approaches fail.
In this conversation, we explore:
Why patient engagement and life participation matter in healing
The emotional and behavioral barriers patients face in long-term illness
How providers can better support lifestyle-driven recovery
If you work with chronic illness patients, this episode offers insight into the lived experience behind the symptoms—and how practitioners can foster deeper healing partnerships.
Connect with Donna Riccardo on LinkedIn and at: DonnaRiccardo.com.
DONATIONS: To support our cause to end the complex illness epidemic in the U.S. or pay it forward to support our next podcast, donate $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200
RESOURCES:
KEYNOTE SPEECHES: Tenay is offering two dynamic keynote speeches:
'Winning The War On Complex Illness' geared to help health, wellness, and human services organizations ask the right questions to optimize their teams' cohesion and clients' health outcomes.
'Heal or Die' geared to empower complex illness sufferers with the mindset and lessons Tenay used to go from bedridden to thriving in family and business.
GO TO: tenaybenes.com/speaker to learn more or book Tenay for your next event.
CONSULTING: Consulting Services to help health, wellness, and human services organizations, corporations, and practices optimize their systems to improve client and team outcomes without spending a ton of money or rebuilding from scratch.
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to learn more and submit your request for proposals.
HEALTH-TECH LAUNCH: The Care We Need is new platform designed to streamline the matching and intake process for clients and providers alike. Think "Thumbtack for Healthcare"
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to sign up for our newsletter, be the first to know about user testing opportunities, product launch, patient and provider signups, and investment opportunities.
BOOKS: We offer several health and wellness education books, including "Heal or Die" by Tenay Benes, for sale on our Amazon storefront here: [https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH]
CONTACT:
Tenay Benes on LinkedIn or at: [email protected]
Brett Benes on LinkedIn or at: [email protected]
DISCLAIMERS: We receive a small kickback if you use these links to purchase these products. The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host or of Benes Companies and does not constitute personalized health advice. To obtain personalized health advice, consult a professional directly.
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February 17, 2026What Healthcare Leaders Can Learn From Military Intelligence About Coordinating Complex Care
Tenay Benes draws on her background in U.S. Army intelligence to explain how systems thinking can help healthcare, wellness, and human services professionals address the growing crisis of chronic illness.
In this episode we explore:
Why complex illness is fundamentally a systems problem
How intelligence frameworks improve decision-making in care coordination
Ways organizations can use existing resources more effectively
If you lead teams, design programs, or coordinate care across disciplines, this conversation offers a practical lens for understanding—and fixing—fragmented care systems.
RESOURCES:
KEYNOTE SPEECHES: Tenay offers two dynamic keynote speeches:
'Winning The War On Complex Illness' geared to help health, wellness, and human services organizations ask the right questions to optimize their teams' cohesion and clients' health outcomes.
'Heal or Die' geared to empower complex illness sufferers with the mindset and lessons Tenay used to go from bedridden to thriving in family and business.
GO TO: tenaybenes.com/speaker to learn more or book Tenay for your next event.
CONSULTING: Consulting Services to help health, wellness, and human services organizations, corporations, and practices optimize their systems to improve client and team outcomes without spending a ton of money or rebuilding from scratch.
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to learn more and submit your request for proposals.
HEALTH-TECH LAUNCH: The Care We Need is new platform designed to streamline the matching and intake process for clients and providers alike. Think "Thumbtack for Healthcare"
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to sign up for our newsletter, be the first to know about user testing opportunities, product launch, patient and provider signups, and investment opportunities.
BOOKS: We offer several health and wellness education books, including "Heal or Die" by Tenay Benes, for sale on our Amazon storefront here: [https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH]
CONTACT:
Tenay Benes on LinkedIn or at: [email protected]
Brett Benes on LinkedIn or at: [email protected]
DISCLAIMERS: We receive a small kickback if you use these links to purchase these products. The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host or of Benes Companies and does not constitute personalized health advice. To obtain personalized health advice, consult a professional directly.
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15min
February 17, 2026Burned Out? How Healthcare Practices Can Use Automation to Reduce Admin Work & Improve Patient Care
Physician Dr. Rishan Shah shares strategies for helping health, wellness, and human services professionals escape the burnout trap created by administrative overload.
In this conversation:
How automation and AI can reduce documentation burden
Why systemizing your practice improves both provider well-being and patient outcomes
The role of offshore staffing and SOPs in modern practices
If your team feels overwhelmed by operations, this episode explores practical ways to reclaim time and refocus on patient care.
Contact Dr Shaw on LinkedIn or at his website: https://golean.health/
DONATIONS: To support our cause to end the complex illness epidemic in the U.S. or pay it forward to support our next podcast, donate $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200
RESOURCES:
KEYNOTE SPEECHES: Tenay is offering two dynamic keynote speeches:
'Winning The War On Complex Illness' geared to help health, wellness, and human services organizations ask the right questions to optimize their teams' cohesion and clients' health outcomes.
'Heal or Die' geared to empower complex illness sufferers with the mindset and lessons Tenay used to go from bedridden to thriving in family and business.
GO TO: tenaybenes.com/speaker to learn more or book Tenay for your next event.
CONSULTING: Consulting Services to help health, wellness, and human services organizations, corporations, and practices optimize their systems to improve client and team outcomes without spending a ton of money or rebuilding from scratch.
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to learn more and submit your request for proposals.
HEALTH-TECH LAUNCH: The Care We Need is new platform designed to streamline the matching and intake process for clients and providers alike. Think "Thumbtack for Healthcare"
GO TO: BenesCompanies.com to sign up for our newsletter, be the first to know about user testing opportunities, product launch, patient and provider signups, and investment opportunities.
BOOKS: We offer several health and wellness education books, including "Heal or Die" by Tenay Benes, for sale on our Amazon storefront here: [https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH]
CONTACT:
Tenay Benes on LinkedIn or at: [email protected]
Brett Benes on LinkedIn or at: [email protected]
DISCLAIMERS: We receive a small kickback if you use these links to purchase these products. The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host or of Benes Companies and does not constitute personalized health advice. To obtain personalized health advice, consult a professional directly.
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1h 5min
February 16, 2026Faith Meets Therapy in 2026: Holistic Healing, Trauma Recovery & Integrative Care Models to Practice
Dive into a compelling discussion with Fr. Christopher Gaffrey, OFM, a Franciscan priest and spiritual director, and Vance Hansen, a therapist specializing in trauma and addiction counseling. Together, they explore the intersection of spiritual and psychological healing, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between different domains of care. Through real-life scenarios, they demonstrate how integrating spiritual and psychological approaches can lead to more profound healing experiences. Key topics include the role of spirituality in addiction recovery, the impact of trauma on mental health, and the benefits of a holistic approach to healing.
Support Our Mission:
Pay it forward or support efforts to end the complex illness epidemic by giving $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200
Resources:
Keynote Speeches by Tenay Benes:
Winning The War On Complex Illness: Optimizing teams and client outcomes for health, wellness, and human services organizations.
Heal or Die: Empowering complex illness sufferers with lessons and mindset shifts for healing and thriving.
More info & bookings: tenaybenes.com/speaker
Consulting Services: Optimize systems to improve client and team outcomes without costly overhauls: BenesCompanies.com
Health-Tech Launch: The Care We Need platform streamlines client-provider matching. Sign up for updates, testing, and launch info: BenesCompanies.com
Books: Including Heal or Die by Tenay Benes, available here: https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH
Contact Us: [email protected]
Disclaimer: We Get a kickback if affiliate links are used. Guest opinions do not reflect the host or Benes Companies and are not personalized health advice. Consult a professional for individualized guidance.
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1h 19min
February 16, 2026How Practitioners Can Build Sustainable Wellness Practices Outside Traditional Healthcare Systems
Occupational therapist and wellness entrepreneur Holly Ross shares how she transitioned from traditional healthcare employment into building her own integrative wellness practice.
This episode explores:
The challenges clinicians face leaving institutional systems
Business skills many practitioners were never taught
How remote treatment and integrative services are reshaping care delivery
For clinicians considering independent practice or alternative care models, this conversation highlights both the opportunities and the realities.
Guest Resources
Holly Ross LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-ross-090b50276/
Canoe website: https://www.canoecommunity.org/
Support & Resources:
Pay it forward or support efforts to end the complex illness epidemic by giving $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200
Keynote Speeches by Tenay Benes:
Winning The War On Complex Illness: Optimizing teams and client outcomes for health, wellness, and human services organizations.
Heal or Die: Empowering complex illness sufferers with lessons and mindset shifts for healing and thriving.
More info & bookings: tenaybenes.com/speaker
Consulting Services: Optimize systems to improve client and team outcomes without costly overhauls: BenesCompanies.com
Health-Tech Launch: The Care We Need platform streamlines client-provider matching. Sign up for updates, testing, and launch info: BenesCompanies.com
Books: Including Heal or Die by Tenay Benes, available here: https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH
Contact Us: [email protected]
Disclaimer: We Get a kickback if affiliate links are used. Guest opinions do not reflect the host or Benes Companies and are not personalized health advice. Consult a professional for individualized guidance.
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1h 3min

FAQs about The Care We Need:

How many episodes does The Care We Need have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.