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Are you thinking of building or scaling a consumer product company?This week, we're joined by John Durant, a prolific investor in the health and wellness space as he reveals the proven strategies and insider insights that will catapult your business to new heights.Tune in to discover common pitfalls that both struggling and successful companies encounter, the critical role of assembling the right founding team, and strategies for scaling a business from a niche audience to a mass-market brand.Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, this episode is a must-watch.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:50 John Durant's Journey into Venture Capital05:32 The Element Story: From Idea to Market09:55 Digital Products vs Physical Products12:23 Understanding Product Market Fit17:31 Scaling Beyond the Creator's Platform20:43 Common Startup Mistakes to Avoid23:02 Optimizing Your Sales Funnel24:57 The Challenge of Changing a Successful Strategy25:40 The Role of Cohort Analysis in Growth27:03 Traffic Sources and Churn Rates28:40 Kettle and Fire: A Case Study30:39 Online vs. Retail Sales Strategy35:39 Role of Subscription Models37:20 Expanding Beyond Food and Beverage42:33 Importance of Team and Execution44:46 Final ThoughtsIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Know more about Billion Dollar Creator: https://www.billiondollarcreator.com/Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryWebsite: https://nathanbarry.com/Follow John:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdurant/Twitter: https://x.com/johndurantInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_johndurant/Website: https://johndurant.net/Wild Ventures: https://wildventures.vc/Featured in this episode:Primal Kitchen: https://www.primalkitchen.com/Thrive Market: https://thrivemarket.com/Element: https://drinklmnt.com/Magic Spoon Cereal: https://magicspoon.com/Wild Ventures: https://wildventures.vc/Mark Sisson: https://www.instagram.com/marksissonprimal/Wellness Mama: https://wellnessmama.com/Food Babe: https://foodbabe.com/Blue Apron: https://www.blueapron.com/Kettle and Fire: https://www.kettleandfire.com/Rogue Fitness: https://www.roguefitness.com/ConvertKit: https://convertkit.com/SteadyMD: https://www.steadymd.com/Chili Pad: https://sleep.me/David Perlmutter: https://drperlmutter.com/Liquid IV: https://liquid-iv.co.uk/Kroger: https://www.kroger.com/Highlights:17:12 Understanding the limits of creator self-promotion25:40 The importance of cohort analysis in creator marketing27:32 Why using overall churn rate can mislead traffic source spend decisions35:45 Driving repeat purchases: Strategies for billion-dollar creators

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Guy Friedman, Co-Founder & CEO at SteadyMD.What you'll get out of this episode:SteadyMD's transformation from virtual concierge care to a leading 50-state clinician network.The impact of COVID-19 on digital health and SteadyMD's strategic pivots.Partnership with Bridge and its significance for insurance and digital health companies.The role of AI in enhancing digital healthcare delivery and clinician efficiency.Insights into the stabilization and growth trajectory of the digital health industry.To learn more about SteadyMD:Website https://www.steadymd.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/steadymd/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/guyfriedman/ Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Welcome back to Common Sense Medicine! This is the last post of the year, moving into the holidays, so wishing you happy holidays and a happy new year. In this episode, I'm joined by Stuart Blitz, who is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Hone Health, a men's optimization clinic that offers at-home blood tests, tele-health consultations, and medication delivery. Prior to this, Stuart held the position of Chief Business Officer at Seventh Sense Biosystems (now YourBioHealth), where they played a key role in designing and developing the world's first push-button blood collection device. Before that, they worked at AgaMatrix, where they served as the Executive Director of Business Development and Strategy, as well as the Director of Worldwide Commercial Development. Stuart's experience spans over several years and includes a focus on improving healthcare systems and providing convenient solutions for consumers.Check out the episode on Spotify, iTunes, or YouTubeIf you've been forwarded this email and are just getting this for the first time— thanks for reading! I publish podcasts monthly and I'd love for you to subscribe using the link below.Video Version[1:00] Stuart's origin in HealthTech, and how he created the first-ever medical device for the original iPhone* Started his career and joined two founders who started AgaMatrix in the diabetes space* He had done Biomedical Engineering in college at Johns Hopkins, and he was sort of the “black sheep” there because people didn't want to go to health startups in 2002, but rather medical school or government or research* AgaMatrix made glucometers with test strips for diabetes and then launched a medical device company * They ended up getting to retail pharmacies, and 15 years later the device that they made is still on the shelves at CVS, Krogers, etc. * They started working with Apple in 2007, right around the release of the first iPhone, to create a smart glucometer which was cleared by the FDA* They were able to partner with Sanofi, and distributed their product in 20-30 countries[4:22] Why he decided to stay at AgaMatrix for 10+ years* Every 2-3 years, he did something new, so it didn't feel like that long * The first couple years were core startup mode to figure out product-market fit and raise capital. * The first idea was to make software to make glucometers work better. This was a stupid idea because people make money on the glucose test strips and not the glucometer themselves* The next few years were about growing and selling, and they signed a bunch of deals to distribute their products. One was Liberty Medical, which provided products to people on Medicaid* The last few years were about distribution, building around new partnerships like the international one with Sanofi and scaling their sales team to get into more patients' daily routines[7:07] How did he pivot to SeventhSense Bio? * He had a lot of experience in HealthTech and diagnostics, and had met SeventhSense Bio before joining them* They had an interesting angle on at-home testing, which would require an easy device to get that blood from the patient without the assistance of a healthcare professional* Met many founders (ex. Hims, Romans, and also the much-maligned Theranos) and saw the D2C angle for medications* Key insight was they haven't gotten to mass adoption because of cost angle, usability angle, and lab compatibility angle* Most important is the usability angle, because at-home diagnostic has to function 99% of the time, the first time (there are no “re-dos” because it isn't like the patient has another tube or a professional to help them at home). The devices that are on the market right now aren't there yet, but might get there* His thesis was that there are going to be way more D2C, cash-pay, access companies started but they're going to get started around high-niche customers who aren't getting serviced already by the system[11:39] Founding Hone Health* He met his current co-founder, Saad, and liked his story. Saad had turned 35 and he had all the symptoms of Low Testosterone (Low T)* Saad approached Stuart in his role at SeventhSense Bio and thought that his at-home device could help measure low T in his customers* Stuart said it might not work that way, but he was intrigued by the business model and decided to join Saad at Hone Health 4 years ago[13:23] What does he think was core to build Hone? * Shree's take: With D2C companies, I see three issues — the patient needs to know that they have the disease, they need to know where to go to treat it, and they need to make sure that the provider also knows how to treat this under-serviced condition* Something that was core to the offering that they built was through building their physician network. A lot of HealthTech companies would use Wheel or SteadyMD provider networks to get started, but the specialty care that Hone provides prevented them from doing this* Stuart can tell if the physician is knowledgable about treatment for male hormonal health in 1 minute — do they (1) know the patient population, (2) do they know the protocols around dosing testosterone, (3) are they committed to the clinic by responding frequently / giving this the seriousness that it deserves, (4) can you use technology well to treat patients, and (5) do they pass the vibe check. Below is a video of his real time reaction when a doctor says they don't know the correct dosing of testosterone* Hone's business model is that a physician meets with a patient after they get labs via a tele-medicine consult, and then they determine based on AUA guidelines whether a patient needs to get low T. Then, the patient gets on a subscription plan to pay for the treatment and has a consult every 90 days[21:54] Risks to Hone's business model by using telemedicine with controlled substances* Context: The Ryan Haight law prevents providers from using telehealth from prescribing controlled substances. It was temporarily waived during the pandemic, when people needed them to continue on treatment (think Suboxone for opioid dependance, or Testosterone like in this case)* Stuart doesn't think it will be a big risk because the law originally was meant to prevent people from googling “Vicodin” to buy it online. This law came out 15 years ago when telemedicine was far from prevalent* The DEA had a proposal (summarized by Stuart) that said that a patient should see a provider in person at least once in 90 days to continue on that prescription for the controlled substance. Hone's patient population would be OK seeing a practitioner, Stuart thinks, because they go to LabCorp every 90 days for a lab test to continue being on Testosterone* The DEA held sessions in September 2023 to learn more about what to do about this restriction, and they decided to make a special registration process to make sure that providers could be able to continue to prescribe controlled substances via a telemedicine pathway which (he thinks) will be finished by the end of next year (2024)[27:11] Surprising things that Stuart learned about the patient population at Hone* Patients want options, it's not about either getting labs taken at-home or in the clinic, but it's the option of getting it at one or the other. You could have a patient in a city who has LabCorp 10 minutes away from them, or a rural area where they have one 150 miles away [29:01] Hone Health's Unit Economics* Stuart thinks that Unit Economics have to work from day one, and that VC-backed companies cannot stay afloat if this basic tenet is not met because simply relying on growth will not outpace profitability* They want to expand to longevity, thyroid care, obesity, etc. Right now, they don't serve that and their providers will send them elsewhere to get that care[31:20] Stuart's hot takes on Twitter * Stuart thinks that there are many players in the space who are making money off of the “bad things” that are happening in healthcare. If you insert X thing here, and you ask “why isn't anyone disrupting this? It's terrible for patients,” there's probably someone profiting off of that* Hone Health might have some competition as more clinics pop up, and there is a “race to the bottom” as they compete on pricing, but they can compete on the value that they provide to the consumer* One of the key learnings that they had on Hone Health was that in order to keep OpEx low, they have to be scrappy. Stuart mentioned if you're starting out, just “use Google Sheets.” Then you can figure out how to get your first customers, and then build from there* Those learnings are very critical and they can serve the business [38:53] Building their own HIPAA compliant EMR * They are not serving a population which requires Meaningful Use metrics (i.e., Medicare), since they are out-of-pocket / cash pay for all of their costs, but if they were then they will add on compliance after the fact * They first got one off-the-shelf, but it was pretty bad and wasn't helpful. The off-the-shelf EMR was fine for doctors who were writing notes, but the problems came in from a product standpoint, where there weren't meaningful ways to onboard patients and have a good patient journey* This was complemented because each of the founders had their own expertise, so they were able to build a better company by having a lot of synergies (marketing, finance, ops, marketing, brand, etc.) [43:48] Stuart's vision for the future of Hone Health * At a minimum, they want to be able to network with payers. They want to reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients, and they want to expand the amount of benefits which they can tackle using Hone (i.e., longevity, etc.) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.shreenadkarni.com

In this episode, I interview Guy Friedman, the CEO and founder of SteadyMD. SteadyMD is a telehealth service that connects patients with licensed clinicians. Guy also was the founder of HigherNext, one of the first online proctoring services. We discuss his story, what he loves about entrepreneurship, and the future of healthcare. I really enjoyed speaking with Guy - and I hope you enjoy the episode.

Dr. Josh Emdur is not your average physician. With his expertise and passion for improving the efficiency in the delivery of primary care, he has become a pioneer in the field. He spent over a decade treating the sick within the hospital walls. It was during this time that he came to a profound realization: true health is achieved outside of the hospital, and he made it his mission to transform the way primary care is provided. He is currently the Chief Medical Officer at SteadyMD, where he launched the world's first virtual primary care practice specifically tailored for runners. Leveraging technology and focusing on preventive measures, he has bridged the gap between healthcare and wellness.   In this episode you will hear:   ●      The key differences between hospital care and primary care. ●      How we all are paying for the current ER system in US Health Care. ●      Why asynchronous care can be great for both patients and providers. ●      Removing barriers from medical care. ●      The changing landscape of medical care in part because of telehealth. ●      How telehealth is changing the landscape for both patients and physicians. ●      Building a virtual practice designed to cater a certain group of people.     Josh Emdur is a 50 state licensed physician leader with a passion for improving the efficiency in the delivery of primary care. He believes everyone should have access to healthcare that is convenient, affordable, and high value.   He spent over a decade treating the sick in the hospital prior to becoming the Chief Medical Officer at SteadyMD where he launched the world's first virtual primary care practice especially for runners. While caring for hospitalized patients he learned that health is achieved outside of the hospital.   Connect with Dr. Josh Emdur: Website: https://www.steadymd.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-emdur-do-80b4867/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshruns/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/steadymdrunning     Connect with R Blank and Stephanie Warner: For more Healthier Tech Podcast episodes, and to download our Healthier Tech Quick Start Guide, visit https://HealthierTech.co and follow https://instagram.com/healthiertech     Additional Links: ●     Shield Your Body website: https://ShieldYourBody.com ●     Shield Your Body Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody ●     Host R Blank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rblank9/ ●     Shield Your Body on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shieldyourbody

Yarone Goren, Co-Founder and COO of SteadyMD powers telehealth for providers by providing the clinician workforce licensed in the states where the patients are located.  Supported by behind-the-scenes clinical operations and patient interface, clinicians can give virtual care in addition to performing their traditional roles. With the growth in the demand for telemedicine, this solution provides a path for clinicians and digital health companies to meet the needs of patients for primary and disease-specific care and to manage chronic conditions on demand. Yarone explains, "What we do for a lot of our customers is provide the clinician workforce, the doctors, the nurses, the therapists, licensed, kind of a crazy Venn diagram of licensure across all the states where they need it. We do clinical operations, meaning we work closely with clinicians to schedule them to ensure that they appear for their scheduled shifts, train them on all the technology they need to use, and ensure that they meet all the clinical quality measures and SLAs." "Then the last piece is product and technology. Someone needs to provide the interfaces for the patients to sign up, to fill out their intake form, see their patient portal, and to schedule a follow-up appointment. We do a lot of that. We also do a lot of the product and tech for the clinicians, making it easy for them to do their job and efficiently handle visits across a handful of programs and modalities in all the states where they're licensed." "The challenge is to bring our expertise to the fore, support them in the way they need, and also help influence their product plans, product roadmap, and strategic thinking about this stuff. And it's definitely tricky to navigate. We also have a lot of customers. We do a lot of work in online urgent care, in condition-specific care, in online primary care, in lab ordering, lab order review and approval, and in online therapy as well. There are little differences in texture in all of those, but it's probably split pretty evenly. Folks come to us to design, build, and launch something from scratch, and then there are those who come to us and want help scaling and expanding." #Telehealth #DigitalHealth #Healthcare #VirtualHealth #VirtualCare #HealthcareInnovation #PoweringTelehealth  steadymd.com Download the transcript here

Yarone Goren, Co-Founder and COO of SteadyMD powers telehealth for providers by providing the clinician workforce licensed in the states where the patients are located.  Supported by behind-the-scenes clinical operations and patient interface, clinicians can give virtual care in addition to performing their traditional roles. With the growth in the demand for telemedicine, this solution provides a path for clinicians and digital health companies to meet the needs of patients for primary and disease-specific care and to manage chronic conditions on demand. Yarone explains, "What we do for a lot of our customers is provide the clinician workforce, the doctors, the nurses, the therapists, licensed, kind of a crazy Venn diagram of licensure across all the states where they need it. We do clinical operations, meaning we work closely with clinicians to schedule them to ensure that they appear for their scheduled shifts, train them on all the technology they need to use, and ensure that they meet all the clinical quality measures and SLAs." "Then the last piece is product and technology. Someone needs to provide the interfaces for the patients to sign up, to fill out their intake form, see their patient portal, and to schedule a follow-up appointment. We do a lot of that. We also do a lot of the product and tech for the clinicians, making it easy for them to do their job and efficiently handle visits across a handful of programs and modalities in all the states where they're licensed." "The challenge is to bring our expertise to the fore, support them in the way they need, and also help influence their product plans, product roadmap, and strategic thinking about this stuff. And it's definitely tricky to navigate. We also have a lot of customers. We do a lot of work in online urgent care, in condition-specific care, in online primary care, in lab ordering, lab order review and approval, and in online therapy as well. There are little differences in texture in all of those, but it's probably split pretty evenly. Folks come to us to design, build, and launch something from scratch, and then there are those who come to us and want help scaling and expanding." #Telehealth #DigitalHealth #Healthcare #VirtualHealth #VirtualCare #HealthcareInnovation #PoweringTelehealth  steadymd.com Listen to the podcast here

OVERVIEW: Jason A. Duprat, Entrepreneur, Healthcare Practitioner, and Host of the Healthcare Entrepreneur Academy podcast, sits down with Guy Friedman, CEO and Co-Founder at SteadyMD and HigherNext. In this episode, Guy shares the story of how he built his businesses from the ground up, the rationale behind each process, and how virtual care has contributed to the massive change in our healthcare system. Tune in to learn more about the greatest instrument he's wielded since childhood: his mindset.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Guy grew up questioning things and thinking of new innovative solutions to any problem he could think of. He started venturing into start-ups around 2010, then later translated his businesses into telehealth and digital health SteadyMD was the highest version of virtual primary care you could access online in 2017. In 2020, they had an influx of other digital health companies asking to hire Guy's clinicians on their platform. This signaled the existence of a large market, so they geared the business into an on-demand 50-state clinician workforce wherein digital health companies can tap into. When hiring programmers, Guy recommends outsourcing from other countries for cost-effectiveness but always prefers to have at least one person from the US. Guy spent six months doing extensive research on telehealth, and digital health, and identifying how the healthcare industry could be improved for all.  In fundraising, resign yourself to having hundreds of meetings and repeating yourself a lot. Do your best and keep grinding. Don't get discouraged and impatient. Treat it as a rite of passage, a battle you have to get through. Be diligent when listening to questions and adjust your pitch based on those, not on what you think is the most convincing argument. There's no excuse for not knowing everything about your industry, company, and competitors. With the convenience of the internet today, there's no excuse for not keeping up with the industry happenings. You can't fail if you don't give up.   TWEETABLE QUOTES: "Always assume that systems aren't optimized in the best way possible; that there's room for innovation." – Guy Friedman "Do your research. If they ask a question and you don't know the answer, make sure you know it the next time someone asks." – Guy Friedman CONNECT WITH JASON DUPRAT: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Group   RESOURCES: Sign up for one of our free business start-up Masterclasses by heading over to https://healthcareboss.org/masterclass/ Have a healthcare business question? Text me at 386-284-4955, and I'll add you to my contacts. Occasionally, I'll share important announcements and answer your questions as well. Do you enjoy our podcast? Leave a rating and review: https://lovethepodcast.com/hea #HealthcareEntrepreneurAcademy #healthcare #HealthcareBoss #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #podcast #businessgrowth #teamgrowth #digitalbusiness

Guy Friedman is Co-Founder, President and CEO of SteadyMD, a B2B telehealth infrastructure provider that enables telehealth patient experiences in all 50 states. He spoke on the Dealmakers Podcast about how he built SteadyMD as a direct-to-consumer offering, but quickly realized it's value to other businesses.

If you're in the healthcare space, you're probably here because you want to help people. So here at The Health Technology Podcast we are constantly asking: what is the best way to help? Guy Friedman, the co-founder, and CEO of SteadyMD, has his answer: by making telehealth more streamlined. Steady MD is a technology company and healthcare platform that offers telehealth services in all 50 states. In this episode, we talked about how entrepreneurs like him — and maybe you — are doing their part to improve medicine. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek

No matter how good it is, It can always be improved.   Jason A. Duprat, Entrepreneur, Healthcare Practitioner, and Host of the Healthcare Entrepreneur Academy podcast, sits down with Guy Friedman, CEO and Co-Founder at SteadyMD and HigherNext. In this episode, Guy shares the story of how he built his businesses from the ground up, the rationale behind each process, and how virtual care has contributed to the massive change in our healthcare system. Tune in to learn more about the greatest instrument he's wielded since childhood: his mindset.   3 KEY POINTS: Always assume that something can be improved. Collect questions you don't know the answers to. Know your practice from the inside out.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Guy grew up questioning things and thinking of new innovative solutions to any problem he could think of. He started venturing into start-ups around 2010, then later translated his businesses into telehealth and digital health SteadyMD was the highest version of virtual primary care you could access online in 2017. In 2020, they had an influx of other digital health companies asking to hire Guy's clinicians on their platform. This signaled the existence of a large market, so they geared the business into an on-demand 50-state clinician workforce wherein digital health companies can tap into. For Guy, taking an MBA isn't required before starting a business, but the education helped build the foundations of his business know-how. When hiring programmers, Guy recommends outsourcing from other countries for cost-effectiveness but prefers always to have at least one person from the US. Guy spent six months doing extensive research on telehealth, digital health, and identifying how the healthcare industry could be improved for all. The pandemic in 2020 was the perfect opportunity that accelerated their already growing momentum. In fundraising, resign yourself to having hundreds of meetings and repeating yourself a lot. Do your best and keep grinding. Don't get discouraged and impatient. Treat it as a rite of passage, a battle you have to get through. Be diligent when listening to questions and adjust your pitch based on those, not on what you think is the most convincing argument. There's no excuse for not knowing everything about your industry, company, and competitors. With the convenience of the internet today, there's no excuse for not keeping up with the industry happenings. You can't fail if you don't give up.   TWEETABLE QUOTES: "Always assume that systems aren't optimized in the best way possible; that there's room for innovation." – Guy Friedman "Do your research. If they ask a question and you don't know the answer, make sure you know it the next time someone asks." – Guy Friedman   CONNECT WITH JASON DUPRAT LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube Email: support@jasonduprat.com Join our Facebook group: jasonduprat.com/group   ABOUT THE GUEST Guy Friedman is CEO and Co-Founder at SteadyMD, a B2B telehealth technology platform and clinician workforce provider that powers high-quality telehealth patient experiences for leaders and innovators in healthcare. Guy has successfully transitioned SteadyMD from a first-of-its-kind completely online, direct-to-consumer concierge primary care service to a leading provider of telehealth infrastructure for digital health companies, labs, pharmacies, employers, and other healthcare innovators.   CONNECT WITH THE GUEST LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guyfriedman Twitter: https://twitter.com/steadymd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steadymd/?hl=en   RESOURCES Want to become a Ketamine Therapy provider? Enroll NOW in The Ketamine Academy course: ketamineacademy.com/presentation Sign up for one of our free business start-up Masterclasses by heading over to jasonduprat.com/freemasterclass Have a healthcare business question? Want to request a podcast topic? Text me at 407-972-0084 and I'll add you to my contacts. Occasionally, I'll share important announcements and answer your questions as well. I'm excited to connect with you! Do you enjoy our podcast? Leave a rating and review: https://lovethepodcast.com/hea Don't want to miss an episode? Subscribe and follow: https://followthepodcast.com/hea   RELATED EPISODES: #251: ADDING VALUE TO SELL, MARKET, & DISTRIBUTE INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS WITH BRUCE LIEBERTHAL #85: JULIO MARTINEZ-CLARK: COMMERCIALIZING INNOVATION IN LATIN AMERICA #75: BRIAN MOHIKA: FUELING INNOVATION BASED ON PATIENT NEEDS #HealthcareEntrepreneurAcademy #healthcare #HealthcareBoss #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #podcast #businessgrowth #teamgrowth #digitalbusiness

Our guest: Dr. Josh Emdur, Chief Medical Officer at SteadyMDIn this episode we discuss:  Dr. Emdur's background  An overview of SteadyMD Why virtual care doctors aren't like Uber drivers Improving the clinician experience Bridging in-person and virtual touch-points in a virtual-first care environment What's next? Sponsored by: CM&F Group (www.cmfgroup.com)To learn more about SteadyMD please use the links below:- Website - LinkedInAlso, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

For all of the avid followers of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I recorded our shortest episode EVER and got an awesome micro-dose of Jared S. Taylor - Founder of BlocHealth (now part of SteadyMD) and a fellow podcaster:

Guy Friedman is CEO and Co-Founder at SteadyMD, a B2B telehealth technology platform and clinician workforce provider that powers high-quality telehealth patient experiences for leaders and innovators in healthcare. Guy has successfully transitioned SteadyMD from a first-of-its-kind completely online, direct-to-consumer concierge primary care service to a leading provider of telehealth infrastructure for digital health companies, labs, pharmacies, employers, and other healthcare innovators. Prior to SteadyMD, Guy founded and was the CEO of HigherNext, a test administration, online proctoring, and certification platform, which was acquired by ProctorU, where he continued as the VP of Product Strategy. Guy earned a bachelor's degree in quantitative economics and a master's degree in economics from Tufts University, and his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Steady MD website: www.steadymd.com Social Media Links: Guy Friedman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guyfriedman SteadyMD instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steadymd/ SteadyMD twitter: https://twitter.com/steadymd SteadyMD facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steadymd/

Our guests: Glen Tullman, CEO at Transcarent Lee Shapiro, Managing Partner at 7wire Ventures  Jennifer Schneider, M.D., M.S., CEO at Homeward Naomi Allen, CEO & Co-Founder at Brightline In this episode, we discussed: How each guest got their start in healthcare, and what Livongo represented to them & the industry The background of their current companies & the healthcare problems they are solving How Livongo sparked a movement for digital health and produced this mafia of talent - What was the secret, and how did the guests work so well together?  Lessons each of them took from their time at Livongo An insider look on consolidation, the rumored recession, and where they are currently investing as Titans of Healthcare. Our sponsor for this episode is: SteadyMD (www.steadymd.com)"SteadyMD powers high-quality telehealth experiences for digital healthcare companies, labs & diagnostics, pharmacies, large employers, health care systems, and other healthcare innovators. The company offers a 50-state clinician workforce, clinical operations support, legal and regulatory guidance, and world-class product and technology." For more information, please go to www.steadymd.com & follow SteadyMD on social media - @steadymdAlso, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Wednesday is here! ..and (almost) every Wednesday is #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy. Today Jim Joyce and I chatted with Guy Friedman, Co-founder & CEO of SteadyMD and we spoke about:

Jared S. Taylor, Founder & CEO at BlocHealth joined our guest host, Christina Anderson to discuss: Taylor's background an overview of BlocHealth The acquisition by SteadyMD How the acquisition happened What this means What's next?  Produced by Slice of Healthcare.To learn more about the acquisition use the links below:- BlocHealth Acquired by SteadyMD Also, be sure to follow us on our social channels:- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Our guests: Alison Greenberg, Co-Founder & CEO at Ruth Health Varsha Rao, Head of Nurx at ThirtyMadison   Alicia Jackson, CEO & Founder at Evernow   In this episode, we discussed: The women's health landscape today Virtual care's impact on women's health How the pandemic impacted women's health What the next 5-10 years could look like How each of you all are playing a role in the future of women's health Our sponsor for this episode is: SteadyMD (www.steadymd.com)"SteadyMD powers high-quality telehealth experiences for digital healthcare companies, labs & diagnostics, pharmacies, large employers, health care systems, and other healthcare innovators. The company offers a 50-state clinician workforce, clinical operations support, legal and regulatory guidance, and world-class product and technology." For more information, please go to www.steadymd.com & follow SteadyMD on social media - @steadymdAlso, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Deena Shakir is a Partner at Lux Capital, one of the leading firms investing in emerging science and technology ventures at the outermost edges of what is possible. Deena has led a number of investments including in Maven Clinic, Mos, Ramp, Alife and SteadyMD to name a few. Before joining Lux, Deena was a Partner at GV and previously led product partnerships at Google for early-stage products in healthcare, AI/ML and search at Google. Before tech and venture, Deena was an aspiring anthropologist, journalist, diplomat, aid worker and was a Presidential Management Fellow at the U.S. Department of State under Secretary Clinton. There Deena helped launch President Obama's first Global Entrepreneurship Summit in 2010. In Today's Episode with Deena Shakir You Will Learn: 1.) Origins into Venture: How Deena made her way from journalism and the world of politics to rockstar healthcare investor? What were Deena's biggest takeaways from seeing her parents build a new life in the US? 2.) Competition in Venture: Why should founders not take multi-stage fund money at seed? What problems does it cause? How do VCs try and justify it? What red flags should founders look for? How does Deena advise her companies when it comes to pre-emptive rounds? When should they take them? When should they not take them? 3.) Deena Shakir: The Person How has becoming a parent changed Deena's operating mentality? Why does Deena believe she has never been better as an investor post becoming a mother? Why does Deena feel so many questions around parenting are wrong? In what ways would she like those questions of female operators and investors to change? 4.) Diversity and Inclusion: We Should Be Optimistic Why is Deena optimistic about the future of diversity and inclusion in tech and venture? What drives her optimism? What remains a cause for concern for Deena on this topic? What more can both companies and venture funds do to improve the landscape? Item's Mentioned In Today's Episode with Deena Shakir Deena's Favourite Book: The Power Law: Venture Capital and the Art of Disruption Deena's Most Recent Investment: Mos: Banking for Students

Justin Gordon (@justingordon212) talks with Deena Shakir (@deenashakir), Partner at Lux Capital, a venture capital firm that makes long-term bets on contrarians and outsiders. At Lux, Deena invests in transformative technologies improving lives and livelihoods, and she is particularly interested in intersectional and underdog entrepreneurs building breakthrough companies to accelerate advances and equity in human and population health.Since joining Lux in late 2019, Deena has led a number of investments across stages and sectors, including in women's health (Maven Clinic, Alife, Adyn), digital health infrastructure (SteadyMD, H1), health equity (Waymark), and foodtech (Shiru), and fintech (Mos and Ramp). Prior to joining Lux, Deena was a Partner at GV (formerly Google Ventures), previously led product partnerships at Google for early stage products in healthcare, AI/ML and search at Google, and directed social impact investments at Google.org.Before tech and venture, Deena had diverse partnership-centric experiences as an aspiring anthropologist, journalist, diplomat, aid worker and technologist. She was a Presidential Management Fellow at the U.S. Department of State under Secretary Clinton, where she helped launch President Obama's first Global Entrepreneurship Summit in 2010. Her non-traditional path has cultivated Deena's deep conviction in the potential of breakthrough ventures to positively transform the future and garnered her unparalleled network to help them achieve it.Website: Lux CapitalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/deenashakir/Twitter: @deenashakirShow Notes: Deena's background and how she ended up in VC How her experience across a variety of industries has led to a valuable diverse network How Deena views innovation opportunities in global markets How Deena evaluates the coachability and grittiness of founders Some founders with unique backgrounds that Deena is excited to be working with Deena's strategy around supporting founders The benefits of investing across different stages with Lux Supporting founders through a market downturn Emerging industries where Deena sees a lot of potential Why certain areas such as women's health are underinvested in How Deena began angel investing and breaking down barriers to entry for women Time management and work-life balance Deciding to write a children's book More about the show:The Vitalize Podcast, a show by Vitalize Venture Capital (a seed-stage venture capital firm and pre-seed 300+ member angel community open to everyone), dives deep into the world of startup investing and the future of work.Hosted by Justin Gordon, the Director of Marketing at Vitalize Venture Capital, The Vitalize Podcast includes two main series. The Angel Investing series features interviews with a variety of angel investors and VCs around the world. The goal? To help develop the next generation of amazing investors. The Future of Work series takes a look at the founders and investors shaping the new world of work, including insights from our team here at Vitalize Venture Capital. More about us:Vitalize Venture Capital was formed in 2017 as a $16M seed-stage venture fund and now includes both a fund as well as an angel investing community investing in the future of work. Vitalize has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.The Vitalize Team:Gale - https://twitter.com/galeforceVCCaroline - https://twitter.com/carolinecasson_Justin - https://twitter.com/justingordon212Vitalize Angels, our angel investing community open to everyone:https://vitalize.vc/vitalizeangels/

“I want to be the home for the clinician in digital health,” says SteadyMD CEO and lover of complex business problems Guy Friedman. Taking care of clinicians by thinking about their needs and respecting their autonomy is key to the approach of Friedman's company, which he co-founded in 2016 as a way to improve primary care delivery. Tune in to this episode of Raise the Line with host Dr. Rishi Desai to learn how Friedman became a serial entrepreneur and what drew him into the telehealth sphere. Discover how SteadyMD acts as agent and partner to connect clinicians with digital health employment opportunities, using a technology that allows them to work for multiple companies. Learn how this approach differs from a traditional work model, hear Friedman's outlook on telehealth regulations in the U.S., and find out why he's bullish on the digital health industry in general. Plus, catch his valuable advice for digital health entrepreneurs.Mentioned in this episode: https://www.steadymd.com/

Deena Shakir is a Partner at Lux Capital where she likes to invest in underdog entrepreneurs building breakthrough companies to accelerate advances and equity in human and population health. She's led investments into companies like Maven Health; a unicorn in women's and family health and SteadyMD; a telehealth company. She has a very interesting background. She studied at Harvard and Georgetown's School of Foreign Service. She was then a Presidential Management Fellow at the U.S. Department of State. She directed social impact investments at Google.Org. She was partner at GV (previously Google Ventures). She's been named a "top 30 under 40 in healthcare" by Business Insider and “top 9 women to watch in venture capital" by The Wall Street Journal. She is a member of Fortune's Most Powerful Women and a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. We talk about her story, how her network is one of her most important assets and how much VC fits into philanthropy and doing good. I hope you enjoy. You can find me on Twitter @MustafaSultan and subscribe to my newsletter on www.musty.io

Our guests:  Sean Mehra, Co-Founder & CEO at HealthTap Nick Desai, Co-Founder & CEO at HeyRenee (previously was the Co-Founder & CEO at Heal) Dr. John Shufeldt, Co-Founder & FMR CEO at MeMD (acquired by Walmart Health) Michael Gorton, Co-Founder & CEO at Recuro Health (previously was the Co-Founder & CEO at Teladoc)   In this episode, we discussed: The early challenges of virtual care (How far we've come) What needs to happen for virtual care to continue to move forward (post-pandemic) What needs to change from a regulatory perspective? What the next 5-10 years could look like How each of them is playing a role in the future of virtual care Our sponsor for this episode is: SteadyMD (www.steadymd.com)"SteadyMD powers high-quality telehealth experiences for digital healthcare companies, labs & diagnostics, pharmacies, large employers, health care systems, and other healthcare innovators. The company offers a 50-state clinician workforce, clinical operations support, legal and regulatory guidance, and world-class product and technology." For more information, please go to www.steadymd.com & follow SteadyMD on social media - @steadymdAlso, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Dr. Nwabueze is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who focuses on helping his patients fix the root cause of their stress and poor health. He completed medical school at the Ohio State University College of Medicine and finished his  internship and residency at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital in Illinois. He currently uses a mix of resistance training, nutrition coaching, and lifestyle management to form long term relationships with his clients, improving their overall health and happiness through Steady MD, using the Direct Primary Care modality. Find him on Instagram and other social media platforms @thefittestdoc     GET THE MEAT http://NosetoTail.org FREE SAPIEN FOOD GUIDEhttp://sapien.org     SHOW NOTES [1:45] - Dr. Nick's Background and Beginning [5:52] - Brian and Nick's thoughts on “Movement is Medicine” [10:50] - How Movement plays into Fat Loss [19:45] - How everything that we put our body through (food, exercise, work) is all stress and how we hormetically get stronger and fitter long-term [23:30] - How and why you should measure Body Composition  [32:30] - Brian and Nick's Workout Routines [43:25] - Nick's Mindset on Diet and Nutrition [51:25] - How Dr. Nick works though obesity, obese clients, and mainstream views around obesity [1:21:00] - How Dr. Nick practices medicine with SteadyMD and why he loves it Reach Nick here on SteadyMD   GET THE MEAT http://NosetoTail.org FREE SAPIEN FOOD GUIDEhttp://sapien.org   Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg http://instagram.com/food.lies http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg http://youtube.com/c/foodlies  

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Nick "The Fittest Doc" Nwabueze and talk about his journey into medicine and CrossFit, and discuss how patients should approach the vetting process when choosing a primary care provider in this changing healthcare landscape.  Find Dr. Nick on SteadyMD @thefittestdoc Subscribe, Rate, & Review Elite Spine Radio Do not forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Dr. Kauffman with your most interesting and pressing questions on musculoskeletal medicine: info@elitespineplus.com. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in Elite Spine Radio is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in Elite Spine Radio represent the opinions and views of Thomas Kauffman and his guests.

Meet Deena Shakir:Deena Shakir is a Partner at Lux Capital and a Lecturer in Management at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. She serves on the board of directors for multiple organizations including Maven Clinic, SteadyMD, Alife Health, H1, Adyn, Shiru, and AllStripes. Prior to Lux, Deena was a Partner at GV (formerly Google Ventures). She received a BA in Social Studies and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University, and an MA in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. Key Insights:Deena Shakir is an accomplished venture capitalist, and particularly interested in intersectional and underdog entrepreneurs.Non-Linear Path. Lots of different career paths or backgrounds can lead to venture capital. However, Deena discusses how building bridges and unexpected partnerships is a key component of her success. (11:48)Embracing Personal Experiences. Deena emphasizes the value of bringing personal experience to building and investing in firms. Her own life-threatening pregnancies exposed to Deena broken aspects of healthcare, and gave her the conviction to invest in women's health innovations. (14:23)Don't Put Yourself in a Box. Deena encourages young leaders to take risks earlier in their career, and not let yourself or other put you in a box. Having a combination of soft and technical skills is important for any field. (22:17)This episode is hosted by Sanjula Jain, Ph.D. She is a member of the Advisory Council for Her Story, co-founder of Think Medium, and SVP of Market Strategy and Chief Research Office at Trilliant Health.Relevant Links:Check out Deena's websiteFollow Deena on Twitter“Operators Are the New ‘It' VCs: 10 Lessons On Making The Transition” by Deena Shakir“Top health tech VC Deena Shakir likes underdogs — Why she says her Arab-American identity gives her an edge” from CNBC

In 2016, Guy Friedman was a successful startup founder with an exit.  Most would think that would make raising money for his next company SteadyMD a breeze. Instead, none of his prior investors decided to back him and he was on a familiar grind to getting funding. Fast forward to 2020 and Guy was steadily growing his core business when a wave hit in the form of acceleration towards telemedicine.  All of the sudden he was surfing and fundraising became a very very different experience.----------If you're looking for more fundraising content, grab my weekly newsletter packed full of strategies and insights around how to raise money: fundedpod.com/newsletter

We're dropping the facts on Vaginal health with Dr. Janelle Howell. With an overarching emphasis on addressing the root cause, Dr. Janelle kicks off the podcast on the topic of normalizing the tabooness around pelvic floor and vaginal health. Then, she debunks common myths about Vaginal Hygiene, highlighting the history and consequences of lysol- use and toxic chemicals to clean the vagina. Furthermore, Dr. Janelle discusses basic anatomy of the female reproductive system and what different odors indicate, emphasizing an analogy comparing vaginas to armpits. She explains which products and ingredients to avoid, and how to prevent infection by maintaining vaginal acidity. Moreover, she describes how fibrous foods can support Vaginal pH levels, the use of lubrication during painful sex, use of lubrication for dryness, and how urinary tract infections can occur from sex. Also, she addresses how sex is a two way street, honing in on the importance of postural function on pelvic health, erections, and ejaculations for females and males respectively. By providing insight into how pelvic floor muscle function can be improved, she dives into the topic of Vaginal fitness. Let's optimize your Vaginal health! Kick off your shoes and try spreading your toes? We have intrinsic foot muscles that connect up from the toes through the bottom of the feet. These muscles provide strength and function of the foot, articulate how the arch is moving, how the foot responds to the ground, and how it supports everything ip the chain. The wide toe box in VivoBarefoot shoes allow your toes to spread and your intrinsic foot muscles to feel the ground. Click on the image and use the code to 15% off your new pair of shoes. Remember, you have 100 days to try them out, exchange, or return them! (affiliate link) What You Will Learn In This Interview with Dr. Janelle Howell 5:27 - Normalizing conversations about pelvic health 7:30 - Debunking myths about Vaginal Hygiene 9:55 - Anatomy 11:52 - Addressing Odors 13:21 - What are some products to stay away from? 15:20 - What can impact the Vaginal internal environment? 19:27 - Foods that can support a healthy Vaginal PH 21:48 - Lubrication & Pain During Sex 24:42 - Does dryness indicate more lubrication? 31:06 - How pelvic floor muscles affect erections in males 33:54 - How to improve pelvic floor muscle function 37:45 - Vaginal Fitness & Kegels 39:20 - How to learn more with Dr. Janelle About Dr. Janelle Howell Alec Weir, MD is a primary care and functional medicine provider with SteadyMD. Providing personalized healthcare to patients across the country. Items mentioned: Dr. Janelle's Website Join Dr. Janelles Class - Oct 24 2021 Dr. Janelle's Instagram To learn more about Hiro and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode145/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tobpodcast/message

Need more time with your doctor? Feel like you're not being heard by your doctor? Frustrated with the lack of help you get in the traditional health care system? We have got Dr. Alec Weir, Dr. Dom's functional medicine doctor on Steady MD, here to talk about how virtual medicine may be exactly what you need. With an underlying theme of availability, convenience, and connection, Dr. Alec shares what drove him to be a functional doctor and a virtual doctor. He shares his process in becoming a medical doctor to a functional medicine doctor, what makes functional medicine different, the biggest barrier to virtual medicine, and how the advantages of virtual medicine outweigh the shortcomings of virtual medicine. He provides insight on how he navigates behavior change with his patients and the importance of a patient's relationship with their doctor. Moreover, Dr. Alec hones in on the lack of nutrition education in traditional medicine and his top tip to getting started with addressing your nutrition journey to more optimal health! Dr. Alec shares his thoughts on the future of functional and virtual medicine, in relation to insurance, and Dr. Dom shares why he appreciates Dr. Alec and the Steady MD platform. We also mention the Jen Platform in this episode. The Jen Platform is your all-encompassing physical therapist guide in your pocket. Find what you need for your problem areas, self assess and learn to explore those areas, stop scrolling through social media and get curated content for your problem areas, create movement playlists of your favorite videos, earn points to stay accountable, and share your journey and stay motivated with the community! JOIN THE WAITLIST, so you can be the first to get in! What You Will Learn In This Interview with Dr. Alec Weir 2:28 – What is it that drove Dr. Alec's journey? 3:42 – Why did Dr. Alec move into functional medicine 5:45 – How to become a functional medicine MD? 7:40 – What makes functional medicine different? 9:04 – How Dr. Alec helps navigate behavior change? 11:17 – The biggest barrier to virtual medicine: licensing in different states 12:04 – How virtual capacity affects access to care? 14:03 – What is the appropriate relationship between doctor and patient? 17:47 – Is nutrition a focus in medicine? 20:15 – Where do you start with nutrition? 23:18 – Why Steady MD? 25:48 – Why did Dr. Dom choose Dr. Alec to be his functional medicine doctor? 28:49 – Transparency, connection, and convenience with Steady MD. About Dr. Alec Weir Alec Weir, MD is a primary care and functional medicine provider with SteadyMD. Providing personalized healthcare to patients across the country. Items mentioned: Dr. Alec's profile on SteadyMD Dr. Alec's Instagram To learn more about Hiro and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode143/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tobpodcast/message

--On the Show: --Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn's opponent, Jasmin Beach-Ferra, suggests Cawthorn is ripe for becoming a domestic terrorist in a campaign ad --Donald Trump sues his own niece, Mary Trump, as well as the New York Times, over a Pulitzer-prize winning story about his taxes --Caller asks why the left doesn't appreciate free markets --Caller wonders if Beto O'Rourke has a chance of defeating Greg Abbott to become Governor of Texas --Caller talks about whether lack of regulation can create demand in the market --Caller discusses the media's coverage of Gabby Petito's death --Caller talks about proportional representation and the two party system --Caller discusses homelessness in Los Angeles --David reviews emails from the audience in the show's latest recurring segment --On the Bonus Show: Richest 400 families pay less in taxes than average Americans, Lauren Boebert used campaign funds to pay for rent and utilities, and much more...

--On the Show: --COVID cases are down 20% in the United States, and multiple conflicting hypotheses as to why are being presented --Despite the claims of various propagandists, there is no evidence that COVID vaccines are causing deaths --Fox News host Tucker Carlson wildly repeats the unfounded claim that COVID vaccines might have killed "thousands" of people --Brazil's unvaccinated President, Jair Bolsonaro, is forced to eat pizza on the sidewalk in New York City, which requires proof of COVID vaccination for indoor dining --Donald Trump's lawyer's absurd 6-point plan to steal the 2020 election is leaked, and it's as outrageous as anybody could have imagined --Bill Gates gives bizarre answers to PBS' Judy Woodruff when asked about his previous meetings and relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein --Donald Trump's fraud lawyer Sidney Powell absurdly claims that Democrats killed a staffer of former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler, who died in a car accident during the 2020 campaign --Anti-vaccine reality show couple Tristan and Dusty Graham have both died of COVID --Voicemail caller perfectly parodies anti-vaccine caller "Eric from Massachusetts" --On the Bonus Show: 400 indigenous women missing in last decade, House bill would blow up huge IRA's of superwealthy, Amazon lobbying US government to make cannabis legal, much more... ☕ Get up to 40% off + free shipping on Four Sigmatic coffee: https://foursigmatic.com/pakman ❄️ Get 20% OFF any ChiliSleep sleep system at https://chilisleep.com/pakman ⚕️ Get 50% off your first month of SteadyMD at https://steadymd.com/pakman

--On the Show: --The possible second Trump riot in Washington DC fortunately failed to become much of anything, with only a few dozens protesters showing up, dramatically outnumbered by members of the media covering the event --Is the influence of Trumpism evaporating, as we saw a devastating loss for Trumpist California Gubernatorial recall candidate Larry Elder, and a total failure for almost anyone to show up to the "Justice for J6" rally in Washington DC this weekend? --US CENTCOM Commander General Kenneth McKenzie admits that the recent drone strike in Afghanistan killed civilians, not terrorists, and apologizes --Unhinged Newsmax host Grant Stinchfield melts down when a veteran tries to blame Trump for the chaos in Afghanistan, cutting him off and screaming at the camera --Tucker Carlson praises a deranged anti-vaccine meltdown by his guest, comedian Jim Breuer, who even barked like a seal during the Fox News segment --Radical Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene publishes fascist propaganda as her 2022 campaign ad --Confused radical Trumpist Congressman Madison Cawthorn says it is "illegal" for airlines to require vaccinations --Voicemail caller explains that a fellow social studies teacher in his school was caught playing "Prager U" videos for his classroom, until a student complained --On the Bonus Show: Poverty fell in 2020 thanks to stimulus checks and unemployment assistance, Walmart and Ford team up on self-driving delivery, Beto O'Rourke preparing to run for Texas Governor, much more... ⚕️ Get 50% off your first month of SteadyMD at https://steadymd.com/pakman

--On the Show: --The latest anti-vaxxer COVID prevention method is gargling with iodine --At least 7 anti-vaccine, anti-mask, and/or COVID-skeptical right wing radio hosts have died of COVID-19 --Caller's professor is spreading anti-vaccine propaganda --Caller wonders about the idea of endless economic growth --Caller asks why members of Congress would vote to raise their own taxes --Caller confronts David about why he's not a socialist --Caller finds it worrisome that fans are chanting "F*** Joe Biden" at sporting events --Caller is a Florida mom considering taking her kid out of public school over their lack of COVID protocols --Caller wonders what the end game is of people refusing the vaccine --Caller talks about needing a negative COVID test to come to the United States --David responds to viewer emails --On the Bonus Show: The infamous Friday Bonus Show with Producer Pat hosting

Today on Health in 2 Point 00, I'm getting my shots soon! On Episode 197, General Catalyst is throwing more money around – $101 million goes to BrightInsight for its digital health insights management platform. SteadyMD raises $25 million bringing its total to $31 million, and CirrusMD raises $20 million in a Series C bringing its total to $47 million. Is there room for more telehealth companies? Finally, fertility benefits company Cleo gets $40 million, bringing its total up to $80 million – this was a hot space last year, what's going on now?

In the second episode of The Takeoff's telehealth Podcast series, I interview Guy Friedman, Co-founder and CEO of SteadyMD. Before founding the primary care focussed Telehealth company that is SteadyMD, Guy founded HigherNext, which was acquired by ProctorU in 2014. Guy now lives and works out of St. Louis, where he came and spoke in one of my classes at Washington University in St. Louis last year. His passion for helping students and energizing entrepreneurial spirit spoke to me, and I hope he does the same for you. We hope you enjoy the podcast :) Guest Profile: Interview Guest: Guy Friedman (Twitter: @guyfriedman) Role: Co-founder & CEO at SteadyMD What is SteadyMD?: SteadyMD is a technology and healthcare company that helps members find long-term relationships with doctors online. Previous: Prior to founding SteadyMD, Guy founded an online test platform, HigherNext, which was acquired by ProctorU in early 2014. Moderator: Lukas Steinbock (@lukassteinbock)

What role does content play in Google Ads? According to Kevin Milani, nowadays using trustworthy and authentic content can be more successful than landing pages! In this episode of the Social PR Secrets Podcast, host Lisa Buyer sat down with award-winning Search Engine Marketing expert and PPC advertiser Kevin Milani. If you want to understand Google Ads, Kevin is the man to talk to. In 2019, he and his team were awarded the top skills scores in the Americas for Google Ads. He started mastering the field 15 years ago, while working for CatholicMatch.com. After tripling their sales in less than six months, he made a commitment to himself to become the best in the world at Google Ads. Now, he’s an industry expert and the Chief Digital Marketing Officer at MQ&C, a research-driven advertising firm in Austin, Texas. Optimizing Google Ads Words In the episode, Lisa and Kevin discuss how to utilize Google Ads for the top of your funnel, why authentic content has become so essential, and how using keywords in search campaigns can triple organic traffic. Kevin describes the three buckets of optimization and why it’s vital to be open and willing to test plenty of new, creative ideas. He explains the growing importance of YouTube ads and why they should be constantly refreshed and improved, even if they’re performing well. Kevin delves into Bing, too: How it differs from Google and what kind of companies should be utilizing it and how. Wondering how to advertise for a client in the cannabis industry? Kevin reveals the “work-arounds” he uses to drive traffic to products that offend Google, like CBD. Kevin’s Digital Detox Secrets Then, Lisa and Kevin discuss health and wellness and Kevin talks about training for Strongman and finding SteadyMD. Lastly, Kevin gives advice. He elucidates why collaboration is crucial and why companies should stop separating marketing channels into silos. Confused about attribution? Want to learn how a small search campaign for keywords can give you valuable insights into who your customers are? Listen to the episode to hear Kevin break down the tips and tricks every digital marketer should know about Google Ads! “Within Google, it seems people don’t want to be sold the way we’ve been selling them for the past 10, 15 years. People are more interested in content and authenticity.” - Kevin Milani Some topics discussed in this episode include: Kevin’s awards How he got into Google Ads Attribution

Today on Health in 2 Point 00, Jess and Matthew run through a lot of telehealth investments including Doctor Anywhere raising $27 million, 98point6 raising $43 million, Tyto Care raising $50 million, SilverCloud Health raising $16 million, SteadyMD raising $6 million, and Aktiia raising $6 million. In addition, there's a company called Air Doctor which matches people when they're traveling to doctors on the ground which raised $7.8 million despite the inauspicious timing. On the flip side, there have been a slew of layoffs in the space, and Matthew and Jess give their $.02 on Rock Health's Q1 fundraising report which was just released. Don't miss yesterday's tag-team interview of Livongo's Glen Tullman. You can find the interview, this episode and more in podcast format on iTunes and Spotify as well.

It is no secret that most of society puts their primary trust into medical doctors' opinions. At Active Life, we believe that the healthcare clinic of the future is the gym and the healthcare provider of the future is the coach; we also know how important it is to have the support and respect of medical providers to back you up.   Would you feel confident asking a local doctor to refer his patients to your gym? What do you think it would take for that doctor to do so? Do you believe that you have the trust and respect from the local medical community near you?   In this episode we talk to Dr. Nick, MD aka The Fittest Doc, about his contribution to CrossFit and the medical community nation wide as a doctor with SteadyMD. Dr. Nick is not your average MD; as a black belt in taekwondo, a CrossFit Level 1 Coach and the ability to throw around a heavy barbell, Dr. Nick is no stranger to the fitness community. We discuss building connections with physicians outside of the gym, finding the right healthcare provider for your lifestyle, plus he shares one of his pet-peeves when it comes to people trying to gain his business (hint: what not to do!). He's full of information and passion for this industry and we're excited to share this one with you!   Podcast Resources: Are you ready to Turn Pro? Download all podcast pdfs here: https://www.activelifeprofessional.com/podcast   Connect with our guest Instagram: @thefittestdoc   Connect with Active Life Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional 7:00 - Not your average doctor 14:30 - Finding the right physician 24:57 - What Dr. Nick looks for to refer to your gym 33:37 - How to get into a doctors office 40:45 - The value of Telemedicine

Dr. Lyla Blake-Gumbs is a board-certified family and functional medicine physician with 22 years of clinical training and experience. I met Dr. Lyla when she joined SteadyMD, which I’ve shared about before. I knew I wanted to ask Dr. Lyla to be on the podcast when I learned she is an expert in women’s hormone …

Dr. Lyla Blake-Gumbs is a board-certified family and functional medicine physician with 22 years of clinical training and experience. I met Dr. Lyla when she joined SteadyMD, which I’ve shared about before. I knew I wanted to ask Dr. Lyla to be on the podcast when I learned she is an expert in women’s hormone …

My guest Dr. Rick Henriksen is a concierge medicine doctor with SteadyMD, my favorite online source of health care for our family. Dr. Rick is also Whole 30 founder Melissa Urban’s personal physician, which means he has an in-depth understanding of how diet affects health and a functional medicine approach to solving health problems. Before coming …

My guest Dr. Rick Henriksen is a concierge medicine doctor with SteadyMD, my favorite online source of health care for our family. Dr. Rick is also Whole 30 founder Melissa Urban’s personal physician, which means he has an in-depth understanding of how diet affects health and a functional medicine approach to solving health problems. Before coming …

This episode, Julianne interviews Dr. Danielle DonDiego, a board certified Family Medicine physician with a specialty in Obesity Medicine practicing with a concierge telemedicine company SteadyMD. Danielle is a former personal trainer, athlete and bodybuilder. She obtained her Medical Degree from VCOM in Blacksburg, VA and her MBA simultaneously at Virginia Tech. She is an advocate for mental health awareness and self care practices especially for physicians and those with busy lifestyles. She now mentors health professionals to navigate their high stress lives and take care of themselves while also taking care of sick patients. She considers herself a "lifestyle badass" and treats the entire patient, not just their labs. Medicine is most beneficial when you know who your patient is as a person rather than a set of numbers.   In this episode, Julianne and Dr. DonDiego talk about   Lack of focus on self care and self love in Western Medicine  Medical professionals are lacking in their own health It's your responsibility as a human to take responsibility for your own health Prescriptions aren't always the only answer Folding together holistic practices and Western Medicine   “I like knowing people's stories...it's a huge part of why we end up where we are.”   Want to connect with Danielle? Twitter @TheDrDonDiego Instagram @drdondiego SteadyMD Website: drdondiego.com   -----------------------------------------   FREE GUIDE: 'GUT ED: 3 Holistic Gut Healing Hacks For Amazing Digestion, Clear Skin & A Happy Mind'   GODDESS INITIATIVE enrollment is open NOW! The program starts September 2nd. APPLY NOW    For a COMPLIMENTARY 30 MIN COACHING session with Julianne, leave The Reclamation Project a 5 star iTunes review. Screenshot & send it to @juliannevaccaro or juliannevaccaro@gmail.com to schedule!   Learn how to reclaim your feminine power to live an empowered, turned on life w/ Julianne's proven 5 phase program Goddess Reclamation - 20 weeks to clear the noise, access your intuition, & live up to your absolute potential in a body you LOVE.    Let's connect: IG: @juliannevaccaro The Reclamation Project IG: @therppodcast  Twitter www.juliannevaccaro.com  juliannevaccaro@gmail.com

The Future of Healthcare with Drs. Julie Foucher, Dani Urcuyo, & Meghan Jones *What does the future of healthcare look like? *How are physicians shifting their focus? *How can we leverage telehealth, functional medicine, & lifestyle prescription to better serve our patients? Join ICE Faculty, Dustin Jones, & these three rockstar physicians in a round table discussion at Black Flag Athletics! This took place after a recent CrossFit Level 1 Seminar that Julie taught. Here's a little about our guests: Dr. Julie Foucher-Urcuyo, MD - http://JulieFoucher.com Julie is a Family Medicine Resident at Cleveland Clinic, 4x CrossFit Games Competitor, CrossFit Level 1 Seminar Staff, & host of the successful Pursuing Health Podcast! Dr. Dani Urcuyo, MD - https://www.steadymd.com/fitness/ Dani is a Family Medicine Physician with SteadyMD providing virtual primary care. He has a passion for Functional Medicine & Functional Fitness. Dr. Meghan Jones, MD is an Emergency Medicine Physician in Lexington, KY. --------- Check out our upcoming courses at http://PTonICE.com

Today I am here with Yarone Goren who is helping pioneer the future of healthcare. If he has his way, the days of waiting in the doctor’s office (and waiting… and waiting…) should soon be over. Yarone cofounded SteadyMD to give people an on-demand and personalized healthcare option for quality primary care completely online. With SteadyMD a doctor is only a text away, and not just any doctor but one who knows you and your case. My New Doctor: SteadyMD If you know my story, you know I searched for a long time to get the right help for my autoimmune condition. It took me literally years and almost a dozen doctors to finally find answers, and this was after I was doing a ton of research. SteadyMD takes a different approach: matching a patient to just the right doctor, and making sure the doctor’s patient load is low enough that they can take their patients’ calls anytime, anywhere… and actually know them by name! I’ve been so impressed with this service I am not only a patient but also an advisor. I love that SteadyMD is creating practical options for moms and families. It’s almost like bringing back the old-school idea of a country doctor and bringing it into the modern era. Ready to have a doctor in your pocket? Check it out! In This Episode You’ll Learn problems with the current healthcare system that led Yarone to start SteadyMD how many patients the typical primary care doctor has (hint: it’s in the thousands) why Yarone thinks doctors are just as unsatisfied as patients with the current healthcare system ways SteadyMD can complement your primary and pediatric care how SteadyMD docs “see” you without ever going into the office ways your SteadyMD doctor can work with pharmacies, labs, and specialists in your area how to be your own health care advocate and more! Resources We Mention SteadyMD Samaritan Health Care Sharing More on This Topic 43: How to Get a Correct Thyroid Diagnosis 99: Using Health Tracking to Discover Your Own Personalized Medicine 166: Understanding Autoimmunity and the Mind/Body Connection With Body Belief Author Aimee Raupp 478: Dr. Sheila Kilbane on 7 Steps to Heal and Prevent Common Childhood Illnesses Lab Tests You Can Order (Without A Doctor) Read Transcript Child: Welcome to my Mommy's podcast. This episode is brought to you by Dry Farm Wines. If you follow me on Instagram you probably already know how much I love these wines. But after a recent trip to Europe, I am even more convinced that these are the only wines I will drink anymore. Here is the deal. Many conventional wines have added dyes, sugars, commercial yeast, fish bladders and some other unsavory ingredients. But even organic wines can have high amounts of sugar, in fact more than soda, they can have commercial yeast that are not gut friendly, or really high amounts of alcohol. I recently visited small family vineyards in Italy, and I got to see firsthand what makes

Today I am here with Yarone Goren who is helping pioneer the future of healthcare. If he has his way, the days of waiting in the doctor’s office (and waiting… and waiting…) should soon be over. Yarone cofounded SteadyMD to give people an on-demand and personalized healthcare option for quality primary care completely online. With SteadyMD …

Dr. Josh Emdur, DO (in his own words): “I am a board-certified Family Medicine physician (practicing for over 10 years) and 2:53 marathoner with a passion for providing personal, high value medical care that embraces the use of technology.  My … Continue reading →

Dr. Josh Emdur, DO (in his own words): “I am a board-certified Family Medicine physician (practicing for over 10 years) and 2:53 marathoner with a passion for providing personal, high value medical care that embraces the use of technology.  My … Continue reading →

In Episode 016 of A Medicinal Mind: Wisdom and Wellbeing we share a conversation with Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, avid runner and community health visionary Dr. Josh Emdur.   While Josh is certainly passionate about exercise and sharing his joy for running with his patients, his calling and compassionate service to others is most profoundly embedded in his unrelenting desire to improve the patient doctor relationship and ultimately improve communities most in need.   As you will hear in the podcast, Josh comes from a background and family deeply rooted in medicine, but his unique passions have brought him to pursue an alternative approach to engaging and empowering patients. Josh is one of the newest generation of practitioners practicing telemedicine based Direct Primary Care, as previously outlined in Episode 7 of our podcast with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky DO.  Both Josh and Spencer have partnered with SteadyMD, an organization and platform dedicated to direct primary care and engagement of patients beyond what is possible in a traditional face-to-face medical encounter.   In our conversation today Josh shares much of his background entering the field of family medicine and later pursuing work as a hospitalist in Boulder, Colorado.   Josh shares some of his most insightful wisdom regarding the urgent need to transform healthcare delivery and revitalize the doctor patient relationship.   Together,  we explore topics such as:     What does it mean to be in the profession of medicine? What is a profession in the first place?   What are the most unsustainable aspects of our current medical model and how are Josh and other physicians seeking to change the course of healthcare delivery.     Getting personal we discuss   What does a typical day looks like for Josh when seeing patients as part of SteadyMD?   What can patients expect as part of their partnership in working with Josh? What are the expected benefits as well as the potential downsides? Do you lose anything when seeing patients over telemedicine? And what are emerging communication modalities and health education resources that Josh is using to communicate and encourage patients to make sustainable lifestyle changes.     And lastly we dig into our desperate need to find space and value in a cramped and overburden healthcare system.     Why is time to reflect, think, and further explore the personal needs of each patient so critical, yet remarkably lacking in current, traditional medical models.   How can patients add incredible value to their health care and decrease total cost by partnering with a Direct Primary Care doctor through membership based practices.   I'm incredibly grateful to Josh and all the visionary physicians and leaders at SteadyMD. As we share in the podcast, healthcare is changing and perhaps the only choice now is to decide whether you will be swimming with the flow or against it.   Please seek out Josh via the contact information on our podcast page, and begin to explore the avenues that perhaps you can pursue in partnering with a direct primary care physician, seeking to improve your health and the health of your community.   Please, if you enjoy this podcast, we would really appreciate it if you could leave a review in iTunes or Apple Podcasts so that more listeners can engage with our mindful message.   Thank you as always for your support and we hope you enjoy the show!   To access more information on SteadyMD use this link: https://www.steadymd.com/ ​And to access specific information for runners from Josh on SteadyMD you may use this link: https://www.steadymd.com/running Learn more about how Josh is revolutionizing the Doctor Patient Relationship with SteadyMD by using this link: https://www.boulderdoc.com/​   To listen to all of our previous podcasts, use this link to access them on our website: http://www.amedicinalmind.com/podcast-wisdom-and-well-being   Disclaimer: The content at A Medicinal Mind and the content of our podcast are educational and informational in nature. They are not intended to be medical advice, spiritual counsel or a substitute for working with a health professional or a trained spiritual counselor. We cannot guarantee the outcome of any of the recommendations provided on our page or by the guests on our podcast and any statements written or made about any potential outcomes are expressions of opinion only.

In Episode 007 of A Medicinal Mind: Wisdom and Wellbeing: I have an amazing conversation with innovative family physician and leading expert in nutrition science and obesity medicine, Dr. Spencer Nadolsky DO. Spencer is a board certified family and obesity medicine physician who incorporates his passion for exercise and nutrition science into his individualized care for patients seeking to improve their health through lifestyle medicine. Spencer initially discovered his passion for fitness and nutrition as a heavyweight wrestler at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Following his college athletic career and subsequent medical school training at the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), Spencer went on to complete his residency training in family medicine through the Virginia Commonwealth University-Riverside Family Medicine program just 15 minutes up the road from my childhood home in Newport News, Virginia. Right now he is currently accepting patients into a new, revolutionary online clinic called SteadyMD. When he is not in the office, Spencer enjoys lifting, cooking, and taking long walks after meals with his wife and fellow physician Dr. Jenna Nadolsky MD. In our conversation, Spencer shares his personal story and growth as a traditionally trained family physician now practicing lifestyle based medicine.   During the podcast, we discuss:   The Concept of Membership Based Direct Primary Care and more specifically the new telemedicine based online platform  Steady MD What types of doctors can one find using this platform? What kind of experience would I have as a patient What types of patients are choosing this type of care in general? Spencer's Clinical Approach and Patient Centered Treatment. Do we need the Physical Exam and Annual Physical? The importance of a comprehensive clinical history What is true preventive medicine? The Role of Social Support and Community Networks to Support Health. Spencer's Facebook Support Group  “The Cruise Ship” The evolution of group health education Spencer's Background in Obesity Medicine and Clinical Approach to Weight Loss Spencer's book: The Fat Loss Prescription   I was so fortunate to stumble across Spencer in my own back yard and am so thankful to have been able to grow a personal and professional relationship with such an innovative visionary in lifestyle medicine. Learn more about Dr. Nadolsky's work with his book: Fat Loss Prescription https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1518824226/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1518824226&linkCode=as2&tag=drspencom-20&linkId=WKI56AGEB5S3FH4Z     Stay up to date with Dr. Nadolsky on his website: http://drspencer.com I hope you enjoy the show!   Disclaimer: The content at A Medicinal Mind and the content of our podcast are educational and informational in nature. They are not intended to be medical advice, spiritual counsel or a substitute for working with a health professional or a trained spiritual counselor. We cannot guarantee the outcome of any of the recommendations provided on our page or by the guests on our podcast and any statements written or made about any potential outcomes are expressions of opinion only.