The Healthcast

In this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone sits down with Bradley Smith, CEO and founder of Haleo Clinic, a leader in virtual sleep care. Haleo is on a mission to transform lives by treating the root causes of insomnia through cognitive behavioral therapy and digital health innovation.

Sleep is one of the most overlooked yet foundational aspects of health — and this conversation dives deep into why improving sleep may be one of the most powerful ways to improve overall health, productivity, and longevity.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, employer, or someone struggling with sleep — this episode will change how you think about insomnia and its impact on your life.

In this interview, you'll learn:
Why sleep is foundational to overall health and longevity
The difference between sedation and true restorative sleep
How CBT-I is transforming insomnia treatment
The hidden costs of poor sleep
How digital health platforms are improving access to sleep care
Why fixing sleep can reduce anxiety, depression, and chronic disease risk

Episode Resources:
Website | https://www.haleoclinic.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/haleo.clinic/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/haleosleep

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Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/

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In this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone sits down with Abbigail Reardon, a leader at RadiantPath Health — the first and only mobile cancer care unit in the United States. RadiantPath Health is on a mission to eliminate access as a barrier to life-saving care by bringing prostate cancer treatment directly to local practices and rural communities.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, patient advocate, or someone navigating the rural care gap — this conversation will change how you think about what's possible.

In this interview, you'll learn:
How cancer treatment is being brought directly to patients
Why access to healthcare is failing and what to do about it
How AI is changing healthcare operations behind the scenes
How to scale innovation in healthcare
Why the future of care is mobile and patient-first

What We Discuss:
00:50 Intro
01:35 The Problem: Healthcare Access Barriers
02:10 RadiantPath Health's Model
02:45 Why This Matters
04:50 Abbigail Reardon's Career Journey
08:00 Building RadiantPath Health
09:00 Personal Purpose and Impact
10:45 What Makes Radiant Path
12:10 How AI Powers the Model
14:18 Measuring Success
15:43 Biggest Obstacles
17:05 Regulatory Hurdles and Expansion
22:19 The Role of AI in Healthcare's Future
24:00 What Needs to Change in Healthcare
26:45 Final Thoughts & Where to Learn More

Episode Resources:
Website | https://radiantpathhealth.org/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/radiantpathhealth/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/radiantpathhealth

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Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/

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Early detection can mean the difference between life and death.

In this episode of HealthCast, Eric Mayer (CEO) and Jay Sitgreaves (COO) of New Day Diagnostics share how they’re tackling one of healthcare’s biggest problems—the cancer screening gap.

From personal stories to breakthrough diagnostic technology, this conversation explores how early detection, accessibility, and innovation can transform patient outcomes.

🔬 Topics covered:

Why early cancer detection matters

The problem with current screening methods

How blood-based diagnostics are changing healthcare

The role of AI and data in diagnostics

The future of patient-centered healthcare

New Day Diagnostics - https://newdaydiagnostics.com/
NXAIHealth growth consultant - https://nxaihealth.com/

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Why early detection matters
01:50 – Their story & mission
05:00 – Real life saved by a test 🔥
10:00 – How their technology works
15:30 – Why most people don’t get tested
20:00 – Challenges in healthcare
25:40 – AI & the future of diagnostics
30:30 – The impact they want to leave

Dr. Zhen Chan, pediatrician and CEO of Grapevyne, joins the HealthCast to discuss transforming pediatric care and empowering physicians.

In this episode, we dive into:

How Grapevyne supports professional development for physicians, NPs, and PAs.

Dr. Chan’s journey from traditional medicine to entrepreneurship.

The future of pediatric healthcare, AI, and innovation.

Challenges and solutions in building a fulfilling medical career.

Learn how this platform is creating accessible mentorship, career guidance, and a community that prevents burnout in healthcare professionals.

Zhen Chan Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhenmd/
NXAIHealth growth consultant - https://nxaihealth.com/

00:00 – Intro: Why healthcare is changing
01:12 – Zhen Chan’s background
03:45 – The problem with traditional pediatrics
07:20 – How Grapevyne solves it
12:10 – AI in healthcare (key insight 🔥)
18:30 – Future of medicine

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Join us on HealthCast as we sit down with Frank Chindamo, former comedy writer now CEO of Laugh MD, to explore the groundbreaking idea that laughter truly is the best medicine. From his days at SNL to pioneering comedy-based therapy for hospitals, Frank shares how humor can reduce stress, alleviate pain, and improve overall wellbeing.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How laughter lowers cortisol, boosts endorphins, and strengthens the immune system

Real patient stories showing pain and stress reduction through humor

The science behind laughter as a preventive and therapeutic tool

Tips for incorporating humor into daily life and clinical practice

How doctors and healthcare providers can use humor as part of patient care

Listen, laugh, and improve your health—because humor heals!

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: Frank Chindamo joins HealthCast
00:23 – What Laugh MD does and why laughter is underused in medicine
00:58 – Frank’s background and SNL experience
02:28 – Inspiration from personal experiences in hospitals
04:52 – Launching Laugh MD and early hospital partnerships
06:13 – Impact studies: stress and pain reduction in patients
07:35 – Laughter’s physiological benefits
08:08 – Connection to inflammation and overall health
10:04 – Norman Cousins’ story: Laughter healing ankylosing spondylitis
11:08 – Current focus: Laugh MD as app-based therapy
12:21 – Using humor preventively and therapeutically
13:10 – Worst and best ways to incorporate humor
16:03 – Sharing humor amplifies effects
18:22 – Chronic pain study: 60% reduction in four weeks
21:56 – Overview of Frank’s book: Four parts and practical applications
24:48 – Applying humor in clinical practice
29:40 – Laugh MD curation: safe, positive, therapeutic humor
32:19 – Future plans: AI-driven humor recommendations & FDA clearance
34:04 – Resources and wrap-up
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Join us on this episode of HealthCast as Phil talks with Jenni Gudapati, a former nurse turned professor at Boise State University and founder of Healthy Insights. Jenni shares her journey from critical care and home health nursing to leading healthcare innovation, creating a master’s program in value-based care, and developing a platform that puts patients at the center of healthcare.

We discuss:

Challenges in rural healthcare and home health

Transforming value-based care and population health management

Building the Healthy Insights platform to streamline patient-centered care

Aligning payers, providers, and patients for better outcomes

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, student, or just curious about how healthcare can be transformed, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.

💡 Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
00:20 – Jenni’s Nursing Background & Early Career
03:00 – Transition to Home Health & Policy Work
07:05 – Creating the Master’s Program at Boise State
10:32 – Collaborating with Global Healthcare Experts
16:21 – Patient Stories & Lessons from Home Health
21:25 – Founding Healthy Insights & Its Mission
28:22 – How Healthy Insights Works for Patients & Providers
31:06 – Vision for the Future & Closing Thoughts

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Join Ryan DeCook, therapist, writer, and mental health educator, as he shares his journey from burnout in tech to founding a private practice, his passion for helping people heal from fear, and his insights on anxiety, panic disorder, and the future of AI in mental health.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Ryan’s personal experience shaped his career in therapy

The role of fear and anxiety in our lives

How technology and AI are impacting therapy today

Tips for building a flexible, sustainable private practice

🎯 Resources & Links:

Ryan’s writing & education: rdcook.com

Therapy directories: ALMA, Psychology Today


0:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome
0:24 – Ryan’s Career Journey: From Africa to Tech to Therapy
1:46 – Personal Burnout & Turning Point
3:50 – Healing from Fear: Core Philosophy
6:20 – Direct Service & Leadership in Mental Health
8:19 – Transition to Private Practice & Writing
11:11 – Training Other Therapists (Panic & Anxiety Focus)
14:38 – Technology in Therapy: Telehealth & AI Notes
17:21 – AI in Mental Health for Clients: Benefits & Risks
20:30 – Loneliness & Mental Health Trends
23:20 – Future Goals: Growing Writing & Flexible Practice
25:17 – Where to Find Ryan & Closing

How is AI transforming global healthcare — and who is being left behind?

In this episode of The Health Cast, I sit down with Dr. Patty Mechael, CEO and founder of Health Enabled and a global leader in digital public health. From pioneering one of the first PhDs on mobile phones in healthcare to advising governments and organizations like the World Health Organization and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Dr. Mechael has been ahead of the curve for decades.

We discuss:

The gender gap in digital health access

Why women are 20% less likely to own mobile phones in many countries

How AI should support — not replace — human care

Vaccine misinformation and herd immunity

Technology-facilitated gender-based violence

Building healthier workplaces in the AI era

What the future of global digital health looks like

This is a powerful conversation about equity, innovation, and the moral responsibility behind healthcare technology.

If you’re in healthcare, tech, policy — or just care about where the world is heading — this episode is for you.

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#aiinhealthcare
#globalhealth
#publichealth
#womeninhealth
#healthequity
#vaccineeducation
#healthcareleadership
#futureofmedicine
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Most companies overlook a crucial factor that can make or break their growth—people. Rohit Bassi, founder of PQ and author of The People Priority, reveals the hidden success metric that top CEOs are now harnessing to exponentially scale their businesses. His unconventional journey from private equity to building a global leadership framework will challenge everything you think you know about talent, leadership, and company valuation.

In this episode, Rohit shares how PQ—People Quotient—is the game-changing element that turns good companies into industry leaders. You'll discover why traditional IQ and EQ are no longer enough, and how PQ can be the difference-maker in attracting, evaluating, and developing the right talent for your organization. Rohit breaks down the core principles of his upcoming book, emphasizing how a disciplined approach to talent acquisition and leadership alignment can transform your business's performance.

We also explore the broader impact of leadership clarity in healthcare and other industries, the role of humility and ego in decision-making, and the future of AI in people management. Rohit shares actionable frameworks and real-world insights that empower founders, CEOs, and investors to make smarter, faster decisions—ultimately helping their teams thrive and delivering better outcomes for customers and patients alike.

If you're a leader committed to meaningful growth and want to unlock the full potential of your people, this episode is your blueprint. Rohit's passion for serving others and transforming organizational culture will inspire you to rethink what success really means—and how to achieve it through the power of PQ.

Visit https://www.p-quotient.com/ or https://www.rohit-bassi.com/ to learn more about Rohit’s work, and stay tuned for the release of The People Priority this St. Patrick’s Day. Perfect for executives, founders, and anyone eager to elevate their leadership game—hit play and start building a future where people are truly the competitive advantage.

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In this episode of the Health Cast, host Phil welcomes Dr. Nan Nuessle, a pediatric hospitalist and founder of Beatdown Burnout. Dr. Nuessle shares her journey from practicing medical genetics and pediatrics to becoming a leader in creating trauma-informed workplaces. She discusses the challenges she faced, including workplace bullying and the need for better communication in healthcare settings. Dr. Nuessle also highlights her personal story of overcoming childhood trauma and how it shaped her mission to foster supportive environments in the medical field. The episode delves into the importance of addressing both big and little "T" traumas and the impact of effective communication on staff retention and workplace harmony. Dr. Nuessle's inspiring narrative emphasizes the power of resilience and the pursuit of creating safer, more inclusive healthcare environments.

Dr. Nanette Nuessle's links, check them out! -
https://beatdownburnout.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanette-nuessle-md-351b9116/

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