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Dr. Frank Dumont is Executive Medical Director at Virta Health, where he leads medical strategy to advance safe, scalable metabolic care. A longtime internal medicine physician at Estes Park Medical Center, he previously directed its Wellness Service Line. A Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Dr. Dumont has also served in leadership roles with the Colorado Medical Society and the American Medical Association. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Frank talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:03) How Dr. Frank's personal health issues and professional experiences as a doctor led him to adopt a metabolic health approach to healing himself and his patients (10:41) Exercise, nutrition, and de-prescribing (14:22) Fat adaptation and fasting (24:09) Virta's peer-reviewed publications and long-term data (30:09) The positive cascading effect on holistic health of metabolic lifestyle interventions (36:25) Social support and mental health (44:41) Dr. Frank's experience leaving a standard medical practice and becoming a metabolic health practitioner (52:22) Moral injury and physician burnout in the standard medical care system (54:05) Employe wellness and metabolic health care (01:01:01) Outro/plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Frank Dumont: Virta Health: https://www.virtahealth.com/ X: https://x.com/FrankDumont Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-d-dumont-46aa00b7/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/
Nearly 90% of Americans suffer from metabolic disease, Manu Diwakar tells us, citing a recent McKinsey & Company study. For Diwakar, CFO of Virta Health, that statistic defines both the scale of the challenge and the clarity of the mission.Metabolic disease, he explains, includes type 2 diabetes, obesity, liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, and high blood pressure—“branches of a tree,” he tells us, all sharing the same root cause: poor nutrition. Virta's model blends medical professionals and technology to reverse those conditions, partnering with insurers, employers, and government entities in a B2B2C framework.From a finance perspective, the impact is measurable. Diwakar tells us Virta uses pharmacy and medical claims data to compare enrolled members with non-enrolled employees who share the same conditions—creating what he describes as a “really clean A/B test.” For type 2 diabetes, the company delivers a “two-to-one ROI,” he tells us, making the value proposition tangible.In a market captivated by GLP-1 drugs, the numbers sharpen further. Virta charges about $150 per month, Diwakar tells us, compared with roughly $1,000 per month list price for GLP-1s—about $500 after rebates. More important, he notes that when patients stop GLP-1s, weight often returns. By targeting the root cause—nutrition habits—Virta aims to make results sustainable and long-lasting, he tells us.For Diwakar, disciplined measurement and root-cause thinking align strategy with impact—improving health while lowering cost.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLJhHDOeYoc .entry-img img{ display:none !important; } .single .hentry .entry-img{ display:none !important; } https://open.spotify.com/episode/05kTRvPnWeF66oWELGTfsm Access to capital is no longer cheap or guaranteed. Companies that once grew by “buying” growth with aggressive spend are now being forced to prove they can scale in a way that's sustainable, repeatable, and cash‑efficient. Kevin Appleby sits down with Manu Diwakar, Chief Financial Officer at Virta Health, to unpack how high‑growth companies can scale aggressively without setting fire to their cash reserves Manu draws on a career that spans Riot Games, the creator economy, AgTech, and now digital health, to show what disciplined, intelligent growth really looks like in practice. This isn't theory; it's the lived experience of a CFO who has repeatedly joined businesses in the steep part of the growth curve and helped them mature without losing their edge. Manu explains how Virta Health is tackling the massive, expensive problem of metabolic disease with a model that reverses conditions like type 2 diabetes while also reducing healthcare costs Along the way, he breaks down how to think about capital efficiency, when to raise versus when to generate and reinvest your own cash, and why talent, culture, and clear unit economics beat vanity metrics every time. For finance leaders and founders who want to scale with ambition—but keep control of the runway—this conversation offers a grounded, experience‑driven playbook. Key topics covered: Manu's journey from Riot Games to digital health and why he chooses roles where the business is still being built and scaled, not just maintained How Virta Health's model reverses metabolic disease while lowering costs, and what that teaches about aligning mission, product, and economics Why scaling without burning cash starts with clear value delivery, not price cuts—especially in tough capital markets The importance of hiring for growth: building teams whose capabilities can stretch with the business rather than constantly hiring “the next tier up” How a CFO can balance regulation, data security, and innovation in complex sectors like digital healthcare Manu's advice to aspiring CFOs: prioritize environments with steep learning, strong teammates, and real growth, not just impressive titles Links Manu Diwakar on LinkedIn Kevin Appleby on LinkedIn GrowCFO Mentoring Timestamps: 0:00 Manu's career in high‑growth companies – From Riot Games to Virta Health and why he gravitates to businesses that are still being built and scaled 4:00 Virta Health's mission and metabolic disease explained – What metabolic disease really is and how Virta's approach tackles the root cause, not just symptoms 8:20 Business model and unit economics – How partnering with health plans and employers, and charging per engaged patient, underpins a scalable, cash‑efficient model 12:10 Regulatory complexity vs. innovation – Balancing cost efficiency, patient outcomes, data security, and compliance in digital healthcare 15:40 Scaling without over‑spending – Generating capital internally, reinvesting in growth, and resisting the temptation to chase volume with discounts 19:30 Talent and leadership in scaling teams – Lessons from Riot on hiring for potential, designing growth paths, and building a high‑calibre environment 30:50 Career advice for future CFOs – Why continuous learning, working in truly growing businesses, and choosing stellar leaders matters more than almost anything else Find out more about GrowCFO If you enjoyed this podcast, you can subscribe to the GrowCFO Show with your favorite podcast app. The GrowCFO show is listed in the Apple podcast directory, Spotify and many others. Why not subscribe there today? That way, you never miss an episode. GrowCFO is a great place to extend your professional network. Join GrowCFO as a free member today and participate in our regular networking events and webinars. Premium members can also access our extensive training center and CFO Digital Toolkit. You can enroll in our flagship Future CFO or Finance Leader programs here. You can find out more and join today at growcfo.net
In this Apollo House 2026 fireside chat, StartUp Health community member Sami Inkinen, CEO & Founder of Virta Health, shares how a personal diagnosis of pre-diabetes led him to build one of the fastest-growing companies in metabolic health. Virta Health is proving that Type 2 diabetes and obesity can be reversed with nutrition, supported by technology and AI. Inkinen discusses how Virta has built one of the largest longitudinal biomarker datasets in metabolic disease reversal and is deploying AI agents, supervised by clinicians, to support patients every day. He offers blunt insight into the current standard of care, explains why he believes disease reversal must become the common-sense approach, and shares how Virta became AI-native across every function, from hiring to board strategy. This episode covers: • The future of AI in healthcare operations and patient care • Why food as therapy creates a complex, software-driven challenge • The tension between GLP-1 drugs and root-cause treatment • Scaling a B2B2C healthcare company to sustainability • Advice for founders building in the age of AI As a live recording, the audio reflects the energy of the room rather than a studio setting. Do you want to participate in live conversations with industry luminaries? When you join StartUp Health – a private community for founders, investors, buyers, and industry leaders to connect year-round – you are invited to a full calendar of interactive Fireside Chats with the most influential leaders shaping health innovation. Come with questions, learn what is working right now, and connect with industry icons. » Learn more and join today.
Finding product–market fit isn't the finish line—it's base camp. In this episode, Hannah Clark sits down with Amit Shah, COO of Virta Health, to unpack what really happens after you've “made it” and the mountain suddenly gets steeper. Virta is scaling a fully virtual metabolic health clinic in a fast-moving healthcare landscape, and Amit brings a rare perspective shaped by nearly a decade inside the company—and a career that started in operations, not product.Amit shares how Virta navigated rapid growth while building a scalable product organization, why simplicity becomes harder (not easier) as you scale, and how they make deliberate choices about where humans add the most value versus where AI should step in. If you're wrestling with org design, prioritization, tech debt, or the ethics of AI in real-world products, this conversation offers a grounded look at what it takes to scale without losing your north star.Resources from this episode:Subscribe to The CPO Club newsletterConnect with Amit on LinkedInCheck out Virta Health
Markus Virta växte upp i lilla samhället Vedevåg norr om Örebro. Där kom han i kontakt med revy och kärleken till teaterlivet var omedelbar. Det blev resor ner till Örebro för att titta på Peter Flack och till slut utbildade han sig på balettakademin i Göteborg till musikalartist. Väl på scenen började ett annat intresse - regi. Så nu är han en av de mest bokade musikalregissörerna i Sverige med Så som i himmelen på Oscarsteatern som mest publika produktion än så länge. Vad ligger i framtiden? Varför har han börjat gymmat och hur kommer det sig att han inte längtar efter en egen familj. Detta och väldigt mycket mer kommer här, men först - kan man lite på chatGPT?Vill du bli prenumerant och få tillgång till massa härliga bonusavsnitt. Läs mer här:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/insikter-frn-utsikter0/subscribe
Vihreiden puheenjohtaja Sofia Virta, kertoo hänen tiestään lastensuojelutyöstä eduskuntaan ja siitä millaista arki on poliitikon työn ulkopuolella. Virta kertoo myös omista kokemuksistaan nuoruuden itsetuhoisten ajatusten kanssa ja väkivaltaisesta parisuhteesta. Entä millaisena tukena ja äänenä hän haluaa olla nuorille, missä hän näkee itsensä politiikassa ja millaisia toiveita hänellä on vuodelle 2026?
Dr. Caroline Roberts is a board-certified physician and leading clinician at Virta Health, where she helps patients reverse type 2 diabetes through evidence-based, nutrition-focused care. Known for her compassionate approach and expertise in metabolic health, Dr. Roberts empowers individuals to reclaim their health using sustainable, real-world strategies. Her work blends cutting-edge science with practical guidance, making her a standout voice in the movement to transform diabetes care. In this episode, Drs. Tro, Brian, and Caroline talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:44) How Dr. Caroline discovered the power of keto for reversing Type 2 diabetes and controlling Type 1 diabetes (08:46) Why you don't need to eat 120 grams of carbs per day (10:36) DKA risk in Type 2 patients (18:15) Type 1 patients and low carb diets (23:36) Ketogenic diets and cardiovascular outcomes (30:44) Why the medical world has been so slow to acknowledge the benefits of keto and low carb diets (44:08) Dietary sustainablility (45:58) CGMs, finger sticks, and keto diets (54:36) Long term patient outcomes from Virta patients (58:57) Keto and psychiatric health (01:04:08) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Dr. Caroline Roberts: Papers: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Caroline-Roberts-17 Virta Health: https://www.virtahealth.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/
What if your diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or fatty liver wasn't a permanent sentence, but a condition that could improve or even reverse through targeted intervention?In this episode of the Metabolic Mind podcast, Dr. Bret Scher sits down with Dr. Adam Wolfberg, Chief Medical Officer at Virta Health, to explore groundbreaking data that challenges the conventional approach to managing chronic metabolic disease. They dive into Virta's latest annual report, which highlights powerful clinical and economic outcomes that could reshape the future of medicine.In this interview, you'll learn:Why "reversal" is replacing "management" in the metabolic care conversationHow Virta's data shows a 56% reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, or deathThe role of carbohydrate-restricted and ketogenic nutrition in improving metabolic healthHow patients across socioeconomic backgrounds, including those in food deserts, are seeing resultsWhere medications like GLP-1 fit into a lifestyle-first modelWhat this model means for healthcare costs, medication reduction, and long-term patient outcomesVirta's annual report highlights how a shift toward value-based care and personalized, nutrition-driven approaches can drastically improve patient outcomes.Check it out here: https://www.virtahealth.com/reversal-report#MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #MetabolicHealth #FoodAsMedicineExpert Featured:Dr. Adam WolfbergChief Medical Officer at Virta Healthwww.Vitrahealth.comLinkedIn.com/in/adamwolfbergResources Mentioned:Virta's 2025 Annual Report on Metabolic Disease Reversalhttps://www.virtahealth.com/reversal-reportHealthcare utilization and cost impact of telehealth-delivered nutrition therapy for type 2 diabetes and obesity: a retrospective claims-based studyhttps://doi.org/10.1101/2025.11.09.25339829Real-World Cardiovascular Outcomes with a Carbohydrate-Reduced Telemedicine Interventionhttps://doi.org/10.1101/2025.10.27.25338916Reduced Onset of MASLD, MASH, and Advanced Liver Disease in patients who received Individualized Nutrition-Focused Remote Care for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes and Obesityhttps://doi.org/10.1101/2025.10.24.25338753Effectiveness of telehealth nutritional therapy in preventing chronic kidney disease among adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity: a real-world, retrospective, propensity score–matched cohort studyhttps://doi.org/10.1101/2025.10.17.25338238Free CME Clinician Trainings:Are you a clinician who would like to learn more about the science behind these therapies and how to implement them in practice? Earn CME with our growing library of courses from some of the top experts in the field including Dr. Chris Palmer, Dr. Georgia Ede, Dr. Matthew Bernstein and
Welcome to the Win Cycle Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Co-Founder Kelli McMaster interview Sami Inkinen, co-founder and COO of Trulia and CEO of Virta Health, discussing his journey of high performance in sports and business. He emphasizes the importance of managing energy over time, integrating work, family, and personal interests, and treating oneself like an Olympic athlete. Inkinen highlights the significance of sleep, nutrition, and movement for sustained high performance. He also shares his approach to building high-performance cultures at Trulia and Virta, focusing on individualized support, community, and the role of leadership in modeling healthy habits. Inkinen's strategies include weekly planning, prioritizing rest, and fostering a culture of sustainable high performance. Purple Patch and Episode Resources Learn more about Win Cycle: https://wincycle.org/ Check out our world-class coaching and training options: Book a complementary needs assessment coaching call: https://calendly.com/coaches-purplepatch/offseason-assessment-call Tri Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad 1:1 Coaching: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/11-coached Run Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness/com/run-squad Strength Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/strength-1 Live & On-Demand Bike Sessions: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/bike Explore our training options in detail: https://bit.ly/3XBo1Pi Live in San Francisco? Explore the Purple Patch Performance Center: https://center.purplepatchfitness.com Everything you need to know about our methodology: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/our-methodology Amplify your approach to nutrition with Purple Patch + Fuelin https://www.fuelin.com/purplepatch Get access to our free training resources, insight-packed newsletter and more at purplepatchfitness.com
The following article of the Mining industry is: “In Mining, Finland Literally Rocks — and Latin America Is Booming” by Heidi Virta, Business Finland Director, Business Finland.
Puhe isänpäivän Verkostomessussa Munkkivuoren kirkossa 9.11.2025. Vierailevana puhujana Kansan Raamattuseuran toiminnanjohtaja Kalle Virta. Verkosto on pääkaupunkiseudulla toimiva evankelis-luterilainen seurakuntayhteisö. Verkosto rakentuu messujen, erilaisten pienryhmien ja tavoittavan työn varaan. Ytimessä on Jumalan ja toisten ihmisten kohtaaminen ja elämän jakaminen. www.verkosto.net
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Palestiinan tunnustamisesta puhkesi Politiikkaradiossa kiivas väittely vihreiden puheenjohtajan Sofia Virran, eduskunnan ulkoasiainvaliokunnan varapuheenjohtajan Sofia Vikmanin (kok.) ja perussuomalaisten kansanedustajan, talousvaliokunnan puheenjohtajan Vilhelm Junnilan kesken. Keskustelua vetää Antti Pilke. Miksi perussuomalaiset vastustavat Palestiinan tunnustamista niin kovasti? Onko Suomen edun mukaista, että jäämme rannalle, kun yhä suurempi joukko länsimaita tunnustaa Palestiinan? Viimeisimpänä tunnustamisesta ilmoitti Ranska. Missä on Suomi, kun Israelin äärioikeistolaiset ministerit uhkailevat, että palestiinalaisalueet liitetään osaksi Israelia?
In this episode, we debunk the most common misconceptions about the ketogenic diet—from worries about gut health and restrictive eating, to concerns about processed foods, to whether keto is bad for women's hormones and heart health. If you've been curious about keto but held back by these myths, we're here to clear the air. You'll learn how keto, when done right, can be a powerful therapeutic tool for healing the whole body, not just a passing fad or quick fix. We also discuss our Keto Reset Program, a food-as-medicine approach designed to support sustainable health and metabolic balance. This episode highlights why our program stands apart by focusing on nourishing, whole foods and personalized guidance that fits your unique needs. Whether you're new to keto or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode provides clarity and inspiration to take charge of your health with confidence. Also in this episode: Keto Reset Program - Starts 9/24! What is a keto reset? How our approach to mastering your metabolism is unique Naturally Nourished Episode 99 Ketosis As Medicine Busting Keto Myths Myth #1: Keto kills your microbiome because it lacks fiber Beat the Bloat Cleanse Phytofiber Myth #2: Keto is just a fad diet and you'll gain all the weight back Two Year Clinical Trial Outcomes Provide Evidence for Long-Term Benefits of Virta for Type 2 Diabetes Myth #3: Keto is all processed and packaged What is Dirty Keto? And Why Real Food Matters - YouTube Myth #4: Keto wrecks your hormones Naturally Nourished Episode 190 Keto and Women's Hormones Episode 430: Keto and PCOS Relax and Regulate BroccoDetox Myth #5: Keto causes heart disease from all the saturated fat The effects of low-carbohydrate diet on glucose and lipid metabolism in overweight or obese patients with T2DM: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - PMC Sponsors for this episode: This episode is sponsored by our Naturally Nourished Keto Reset Program. Ready to take the guesswork out of keto and finally see real results? Whether you're struggling with weight loss resistance, hormonal imbalances, gut issues, or just want more energy and less bloat—our Keto Reset program is your roadmap. You'll get a structured, functional medicine approach that goes beyond macros and meal plans. We teach you why your body is stuck and how to heal it from the root—through nutrient-dense food, therapeutic tools, and behavior change strategies that last. You'll be supported every step of the way with weekly classes and Q&As, downloads, real food meal plans, and direct access to us. This isn't about restriction or gimmicks. It's about learning to work with your body, building metabolic flexibility, and unlocking your best health. Doors are open now—so join us, reset your metabolism, and transform your relationship with food, your body, and your health. Grab your spot here.
Welcome to the summer from the archives series! We're revisiting some much loved podcast episodes from the early months of the podcast. These are episode that are great to revisit at different points in your parenting journey. When will my baby sleep through the night is one of the most common questions I get in casual conversation with parents. There's so much pressure and emphasis placed on sleeping through the night, and so many parents feel like a failure when there baby is sleeping completely normally. Realistic expectations can go a long way to decrease stress and help you support better sleep in your family. In this episode, I'm unpacking the myth that babies should be sleeping through the night. We'll talk about what it means to sleep through the night and what the research actually says around waking and sleeping through. Next time you get one of those “but shouldn't they be sleeping through the night by now” comments, you'll know just what the truth actually is. Resources related to this episodeDevelopmental Sleep Expectations blog post (lots of citations): https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2018/7/6/developmentally-appropriate-sleep-expectations-birth-to-age-5Study citationsHoyniak, CP, Bates, JE, Staples, AD, Rudasill, KM, Molfese, DL, Molfese, VJ. (2019.) Child sleep and socioeconomic context in the development of cognitive abilities in early childhood. Child Development, 1718-1737.Hysing PhD, M., Harvey PhD, A. G., Torgersen PhD, L., Ystrom PhD, E., Reichborn-Kjennerud PhD, T., & Sivertsen PhD, B. (2014). Trajectories and Predictors of Nocturnal Awakenings and Sleep Duration in Infants. Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 309-316.Paavonen, E. J., Saarenpaa-Heikkila, O., Morales-Munoz, I., Virta, M., Hakala, N., Polkki, P., Karlsson, L. (2020). Normal sleep development in infants: findings from two large birth cohorts. Sleep Medicine, 145-154.Pennestri, M. H., Burdayron, R., Kenny, S., Béliveau, M. J., & Dubois-Comtois, K. (2020). Sleeping through the night or through the nights? Sleep Medicine, 76, 98-103.Connect with Kim Grab a free sleep myth busting guide and learn more about working with Kim: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/Instagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dcFacebook: facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdc
Kaupallinen yhteistyö: JHL.Jokaisella lapsella on oikeus turvalliseen arkeen ja huolenpitoon. Valitettavasti tänäkin iltana liian moni lapsi käy nukkumaan peloissaan ja nälkäisenä, eikä kukaan ulkopuolinen tiedä hänen hädästä. Avun pyytäminen ei ole häpeä. Meillä kaikilla on mahdollisuus auttaa. Lasten ja nuorten hyvinvointia on tärkeää tukea ajoissa, ennen kuin ongelmat kasautuvat.Psykologi Nina Lyytisen vieraana ovat laillistettu sosiaalityöntekijä, YTM Hannaleena Immonen sekä yhteisöpedagogi (AMK) ja lastensuojelulaitoksen ohjaaja Jarkko Virta. Nina, Hannaleena ja Jarkko keskustelevat ennaltaehkäisevästä lastensuojelutyöstä.Tässä jaksossa kuulet muun muassa: - Mitä ennaltaehkäisevä lastensuojelutyö on käytännössä?- Mitä jokainen aikuinen voi tehdä lasten hyvinvoinnin tukemiseksi? - Miten yhteiskunta voisi tavoittaa lapset paremmin?- Mitkä tekijät estävät vanhempia tai nuoria hakemasta apua?Lisätietoja:Hannaleena Immonen toimii Helsingin kaupungin lastensuojelun asiakkaiden päivystyksessä. Hän on kirjoittanut kirjan lastensuojelutyöstä:Pieni matkalaukkumies - tarinoita lastensuojelun kauneudesta (2025 Otava, Nemo) Hannaleena Immonen X:ssa: https://x.com/HannimonninenHannaleena Immonen Instagramissa: https://www.instagram.com/hannaleenaimmonen/Jarkko Virta toimii ohjaajana lastensuojelulaitoksessa. Hänellä on 26v kokemusta ohjaajan työstä.Lasten, nuorten ja perheiden hyvinvoinnin edistäminen ja tukeminen on keskeinen osa JHL arvoja. Lapsi- ja perhekohtaisen lastensuojelun lisäksi, lasten ja nuorten hyvinvoinnin edistämiseksi tarvitaan ehkäisevää lastensuojelua. Varhainen tuki on toimintaa, jolla pyritään tunnistamaan, ehkäisemään ja helpottamaan lasten, nuorten ja perheiden ongelmia mahdollisimman varhain heti huolen havaitsemisen jälkeen.Laadukkailla ennaltaehkäisevillä palveluilla varmistamme lasten ja nuorten tarpeiden mukaisen tuen, jolla edistämme lasten ja nuorten kehitystä, oppimista ja hyvinvointia, samalla ehkäisten ongelmien kasvamista ja riskiä syrjäytyä. Ehkäisevään lastensuojeluun kuuluu tuki, jota annetaan opetuksessa, nuorisotyössä ja varhaiskasvatuksessa. Sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon ehkäisevästä lastensuojelusta vastaa mm. neuvolapalvelut.Jotta voi nähdä, kuulla ja kohdata, tarvitaan aikaa ja kiireettömyyttä. Toisinaan tarvitaan myös uudenlaisia näkemisen ja oppimisen tapoja. Yhteinen tehtävämme on huolehtia siitä, että jokainen lapsi ja nuori saa loistaa. Tätä tärkeää tehtävää tekee työkseen myös JHL:n kasvatus- ja ohjausalan sekä sosiaali- ja terveysalan tähtiammattilaiset.Lisätietoa JHL kasvatus- ja ohjausalan sekä sosiaali- ja terveysalan toiminnasta löydät täältä:JHL - Kasvatus- ja ohjausalan ammattilaiset verkossa, https://www.jhl.fi/tyo/1001-ammattia/kasvatus-ja-ohjausala/ Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/kasv.ja.ohj.ammattilaisetInstagram, https://www.instagram.com/jhl_kasvatusjaohjaus/JHL - Sosiaali- ja terveysala ammattilaiset verkossa, https://www.jhl.fi/tyo/1001-ammattia/sosiaali-ja-terveysala/Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/jhlsote-----Haluatko antaa palautetta? Vinkata aiheita tai vieraita? Tee se täällä: psykopodiaa.fi/palaute tai suoraan Spotify-sovelluksessa, jos tätä sitä kautta kuuntelet.Jos pidit tästä jaksosta olisin kiitollinen, jos jaat sen somessa kavereillesi ja jos jätät arvion siinä palvelussa missä tätä kuunteletkin! Muista myös tilata Psykopodiaa, niin et missaa uusia jaksoja!Psykologi- ja koulutuspalvelut Nina Lyytinen Oy• Koulutukset, valmennukset ja keynote-puheenvuorot – lisää tietoa: ninalyytinen.fiOta yhteyttä – suunnitellaan yhdessä, miten voin olla avuksi!Seuraa Psykopodiaa myös somessa:Facebookissa @PsykopodiaaInstragramissa @PsykopodiaaNina Lyytinen Twitterissa: @LyytinenNinaNina Lyytinen LinkedIn:ssa: @LyytinenNinaPsykopodiaa-podcastin verkkosivut: http://psykopodiaa.fiPsykodiaa-podcastin emännän, psykologi Nina Lyytisen verkkosivut: https://ninalyytinen.fi
There has been a fundamental shift in understanding metabolic health and chronic disease, particularly Type 2 diabetes, challenging long-standing dietary dogma by emphasizing that insulin resistance is largely driven by overconsumption of refined carbohydrates, not dietary fat or red meat. While highlighting the success of carbohydrate restriction and ketogenic approaches, nutrition is being seen as a powerful tool for reversing diabetes—often more effective and sustainable than conventional medication. The implications are far-reaching, not only for individual health outcomes, but also for reshaping public health strategies in addressing today's chronic disease epidemic. In this episode, I speak with Gary Taubes, Sami Inkinen, and Dr. Greeshma Shetty about an approach to treating Type 2 Diabetes that works. I also discuss how red meat is not to blame, but we should be looking at high sugar and starch diets. Gary Taubes is an award-winning science and health journalist, and co-founder and director of the Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI). He is the author of The Case Against Sugar, Why We Get Fat, Good Calories, Bad Calories, and, most recently, The Case for Keto. Gary is a former staff writer for Discover and correspondent for Science. He has written three cover articles on nutrition and health for The New York Times Magazine, and his writing has also appeared in The Atlantic, Esquire, and numerous "best of" anthologies, including The Best of the Best American Science Writing (2010). He has received three Science in Society Journalism Awards from the National Association of Science Writers, and is also the recipient of a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Investigator Award in Health Policy Research. He lives in Oakland, CA. Sami Inkinen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Virta Health, a pioneer in reversing diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes through a nutrition-first approach. Sami's personal connection to diabetes and passion to advance global health was the motivation behind Virta and its innovative care model. Previously, Inkinen was the co-founder of the leading online real estate marketplace Trulia, serving as its COO and president and board member until its IPO and eventual sale to Zillow Group. Dr. Greeshma Shetty, board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, currently serves as a Lead Clinician in the Virta Medical Group and the Director of Quality and Safety at Virta Health. Prior to joining Virta, she was clinical physician educator at Harvard Medical School, where she directed the combined Joslin - Beth Israel Deaconess Endocrine Fellowship program and Co-Directed the Asian American Diabetes Initiative. She is dedicated to clinical excellence, leveraging health technology, transforming healthcare delivery, driving health equity and building high performing teams. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Full-length episodes can be found here: The Evolution of Diabetes Treatment How to Reverse Diabetes Naturally Does Red Meat Cause Type II Diabetes?
Vihreiden puheenjohtaja Sofia Virta pamauttaa Politiikkaradion alue- ja kuntavaalitentissä, että maakuntavero tulee kymmenen vuoden sisällä tai hyvinvointialueita ei enää ole. Virran vaalitentistä selviää myös, miten kävi vihreiden paljon puhutulle oikeistolaistumiselle. Lisäksi Virta kertoo, onko vihreät maaltamuuttokriittinen puolue ja mitä SDP:n Antti Lindtman hänen mielestään todella ajattelee. Entä miksi Virta pyrkii poliitiikkona kolmoisrooliin, jota monet puolueen ehdokkaat ja hän itse vastustavat? Toimittajana on Antti Pilke.
"Reversing obesity, reversing diabetes is possible. You don't just have to manage a chronic condition." - Steve HastingsSteve Hastings, Leader of Health Plans at Virta Health, joined me to share Virta's strategy to help members reverse type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and obesity. He also shared their findings on just how important food is to our overall health and the power it has as medicine.If you've listened to pretty much any episode of Self-Funded with Spencer, you've heard my thoughts on the importance of healthy nutrition and eating, and how so many of America's chronic health problems are due to what we eat. Steve shared how they put together effective plans that actually work to help people lose weight, and keep it off, without using GLP-1s or other drugs. And, if a member needs GLP-1s, they work to create a strategy to make sure the drug is effective and they can maintain that weight loss.Join us on Self-Funded this week to learn how it's possible to reverse diabetes and obesity!Chapters:00:00:00 Meet Steve Hastings00:02:53 Food As Medicine00:07:47 Membership-based Primary Care 00:15:29 Nutrition-Based Reversal of Diabetes and Obesity00:17:35 America's Obesity Health Crisis00:20:03 Long-term Health Goal Support00:27:42 Tailored Nutrition Plans To Reverse Diabetes00:35:55 Mental Health Improvement From Weight Loss00:49:00 Optimizing Health Outcomes Through FoodKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/Key Words: Nutrition, Primary Care, Reversing Diabetes, Reversing Obesity, Diabetes, Obesity, Obesity In America, Behavior Change, Individualized Nutrition, GLP1s, GLPs, Ozempic, semiglutides, Food As Medicine, Wellness, podcast, healthcare, health insurance, self funded, self funding, self funded health insurance, self funded insurance#Nutrition #PrimaryCare #ReversingDiabetes #ReversingObesity #Diabetes #Obesity #ObesityInAmerica #BehaviorChange #IndividualizedNutrition #GLP1s #GLPs #Ozempic #semiglutides #FoodAsMedicine #Wellness #podcast #healthcare #healthinsurance #selffunded #selffunding #selffundedhealthinsurance #selffundedinsurance
"Reversing obesity, reversing diabetes is possible. You don't just have to manage a chronic condition." - Steve HastingsSteve Hastings, Leader of Health Plans at Virta Health, joined me to share Virta's strategy to help members reverse type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and obesity. He also shared their findings on just how important food is to our overall health and the power it has as medicine.If you've listened to pretty much any episode of Self-Funded with Spencer, you've heard my thoughts on the importance of healthy nutrition and eating, and how so many of America's chronic health problems are due to what we eat. Steve shared how they put together effective plans that actually work to help people lose weight, and keep it off, without using GLP-1s or other drugs. And, if a member needs GLP-1s, they work to create a strategy to make sure the drug is effective and they can maintain that weight loss.Join us on Self-Funded this week to learn how it's possible to reverse diabetes and obesity!Chapters:00:00:00 Meet Steve Hastings00:02:53 Food As Medicine00:07:47 Membership-based Primary Care 00:15:29 Nutrition-Based Reversal of Diabetes and Obesity00:17:35 America's Obesity Health Crisis00:20:03 Long-term Health Goal Support00:27:42 Tailored Nutrition Plans To Reverse Diabetes00:35:55 Mental Health Improvement From Weight Loss00:49:00 Optimizing Health Outcomes Through FoodKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/Key Words: Nutrition, Primary Care, Reversing Diabetes, Reversing Obesity, Diabetes, Obesity, Obesity In America, Behavior Change, Individualized Nutrition, GLP1s, GLPs, Ozempic, semiglutides, Food As Medicine, Wellness, podcast, healthcare, health insurance, self funded, self funding, self funded health insurance, self funded insurance#Nutrition #PrimaryCare #ReversingDiabetes #ReversingObesity #Diabetes #Obesity #ObesityInAmerica #BehaviorChange #IndividualizedNutrition #GLP1s #GLPs #Ozempic #semiglutides #FoodAsMedicine #Wellness #podcast #healthcare #healthinsurance #selffunded #selffunding #selffundedhealthinsurance #selffundedinsurance
In our November episode, we were joined by renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson, who offered some simple ideas to give your holiday meals a healthy twist. In this month's Key Note, Chef Marcus shares a simple recipe for injera, a super-nutritious bread that makes a great go-with for any meal. Bonus: For a chance to win Chef Marcus's book The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food – complete with injera recipe – just share your favorite tip for making the holidays healthier at instagram.com/1199SEIUBenefitFunds or facebook.com/1199SEIUBenefitFunds. But hurry: Our book giveaway ends Saturday, November 30. The Takeaway Start your health journey by making an appointment with your primary care physician. Don't have one? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources; www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. Join WeightWatchers at a discounted rate of just $8 a month; $0 if you are living with diabetes or prediabetes: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/ww. If you are living with type 2 diabetes, find out more about our partner Virta's diabetes reversal program: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/news/virta. Get inspired by fellow members through our Members' Voices series: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving/membervoices. Stop by our Benefits Channel to view webinars on building healthy meals, managing stress and more: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/videos. Find a greenmarket near you by visiting grownyc.org/greenmarket/ourmarkets. Visit our YouTube Channel to view a wide collection of cooking demos and healthy living videos: youtube.com/@1199SEIUBenefitFunds/playlists Sample our wellness classes to exercise body and mind: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/wellnessevents. To order one of Chef Marcus's books, visit marcussamuelsson.com/shop. Guest Bio Marcus Samuelsson, award-winning chef, restaurateur, author and activist, is the esteemed chef behind many restaurants worldwide, including Red Rooster in Harlem and Red Rooster Overtown in Miami; Hav & Mar in the Chelsea Arts District; Metropolis at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in lower Manhattan; and several international locations, including the Bahamas, Canada and Ethiopia. Samuelsson was the youngest person ever to receive a three-star review from The New York Times. He has won eight James Beard Foundation Awards and was the guest chef for the Obama Administration's first state dinner. In 2023, Marcus earned an Emmy Award for the Short Form Program “My Mark.” He is a longstanding judge and TV personality on the hit Food Network show Chopped, head judge of Top Chef Family Style, and an Iron Chef on Netflix's rebooted Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend. Samuelsson served as host and producer of the Seat at the Table audio series on Audible and co-host of the This Moment podcast with Swedish rapper Timbuktu on Acast. He is the author of multiple books, including The New York Times bestseller Yes, Chef: A Memoir, as well as the critically acclaimed The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food. To complement his professional commitments, Samuelsson is co-chair of Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), which focuses on helping underserved youth. An active public speaker, Marcus hosted his first TED Talk at the world-famous Apollo Theater in 2012. He was invited back in 2024, when he was joined in conversation by renowned curator Thelma Golden to discuss the intersection of food, culture and community. He participates in lectures globally, most recently with the Gates Foundation and The New York Times during Climate Week NYC 2024. Follow Samuelsson on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @MarcusCooks and on TikTok at @Marcus_Cooks
In this Episode I welcome on Sami Inkinen CEO of Virta Health to discuss Virta Health's approach to Type 2 Diabetes reversal' Virta Health utilizes a continuous remote care intervention (CCI) that incorporates individualized carbohydrate restriction, health coaching, and telemedicine to manage and reverse Type 2 Diabetes We cover topics such as: Impact of individualized carbohydrate restriction: The role of the patient-provider relationship: Addressing quality of food The Virta change model: GLP-1 Receptor agonists as a bridge: Sustainable solutions require addressing nutrition: Research Findings of Virta's approach. Long-Term Effects of CCI: A 2-year non-randomized clinical trial published in Frontiers in Endocrinology showed significant and sustained improvements in multiple clinical markers of diabetes and cardiometabolic health in the CCI group compared to the UC (usual care) group . These included reductions in HbA1c, fasting glucose and insulin, weight, blood pressure, triglycerides, and liver alanine transaminase . The CCI group also saw higher rates of diabetes reversal and remission . GLP-1 Deprescription: A recent study published in Diabetes Therapy explored the impact of discontinuing GLP-1 agonists in patients who had successfully integrated Carb-Restriction Nutrient Therapy (CRNT) supported by Virta's telemedicine model . The study found that patients did not experience weight regain after stopping GLP-1 medications, and while HbA1c levels increased slightly, they generally remained below the diagnostic threshold for diabetes About Sami: Join NowSami InkinenFounder, Chief Executive Officer Sami Inkinen is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Virta Health, the leader in diabetes reversal and sustainable weight loss. With a combination of proven nutrition, expert support, and advanced technology, Virta empowers members with the tools and knowledge to sustain changes for a longer, healthier life. A data-driven technology entrepreneur, Sami's personal experience with diabetes and passion to advance global health was the motivation behind Virta. Working with over 500 large employers, health plans, and government organizations across the country, Virta has helped over 100,000 members reverse their diabetes and obesity. Previously, Sami was co-founder of leading online real estate marketplace Trulia, serving as its COO, president, and board member until its IPO and eventual sale to Zillow Group, and held roles at Microsoft and McKinsey & Company. He also founded Fat Chance Row to raise awareness of the dangers of sugar and its connection to diabetes, rowing from California to Hawaii — 2,750 miles — with his wife, completely unsupported. He holds a MS in engineering physics from the Helsinki University of Technology and a MBA from Stanford University, and is also a triathlon age group world champion and 8 hour 24 minute Ironman finisher, having completed seven Hawaii Ironmans. He lives in Colorado with his wife and two daughters, enjoying the outdoors and the delight of their small barn of egg-laying chickens. Socials Website: https://www.virtahealth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virtahealth/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtahealth/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virta-healthYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/virtahealthX: https://x.com/virtahealth --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onethingpod/support
Mitä perussuomalaisten Laura Huhtasaari, vihreiden Sofia Virta ja SDP:n Jani Kokko ajattelevat Donald Trumpin uudelleenvalinnasta? Se selviää torstain Politiikkaradiossa, joka keskittyy Yhdysvaltain presidentivaaleihin. Mitä Trumpin uusi nousu merkitsee? Mitä siitä seuraa? Laura Huhtasaari on eduskunnan suuren valiokunnan varapuheenjohtaja, Sofia Virta vihreiden puheenjohtaja ja Jani Kokko SDP:n kansanedustaja, joka on tutkinut Yhdysvaltain historiaa ja politiikkaa. Suora lähetys. Toimittajana on Antti Pilke.
Ready or not, the holidays are coming – along with the challenge of eating healthfully. To help us navigate the season's menus, we are joined this month by a special guest – Marcus Samuelsson, award-winning chef, restaurateur, author and activist. Chef Marcus shares cherished holiday memories, simple cooking techniques to make your holiday meals healthier and some not-so-common – and inexpensive – ingredients to boost the nutrition in your favorite recipes. Happy cooking! The Takeaway Start your health journey by making an appointment with your primary care physician. Don't have one? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources; www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. Join WeightWatchers at a discounted rate of just $8 a month; $0 if you are living with diabetes or prediabetes: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/ww. If you are living with type 2 diabetes, find out more about our partner Virta's diabetes reversal program: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/news/virta. Get inspired by fellow members through our Members' Voices series: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving/membervoices. Stop by our Benefits Channel to view webinars on building healthy meals, managing stress and more: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/videos. Find a greenmarket near you by visiting grownyc.org/greenmarket/ourmarkets. Visit our YouTube Channel to view a wide collection of cooking demos and healthy living videos: youtube.com/@1199SEIUBenefitFunds/playlists Sample our wellness classes to exercise body and mind: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/wellnessevents. To order one of Chef Marcus's cookbooks, visit marcussamuelsson.com/shop. Guest Bio Marcus Samuelsson, award-winning chef, restaurateur, author and activist, is the esteemed chef behind many restaurants worldwide, including Red Rooster in Harlem and Red Rooster Overtown in Miami; Hav & Mar in the Chelsea Arts District; Metropolis at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in lower Manhattan; and several international locations, including the Bahamas, Canada and Ethiopia. Samuelsson was the youngest person ever to receive a three-star review from The New York Times. He has won eight James Beard Foundation Awards and was the guest chef for the Obama Administration's first state dinner. In 2023, Marcus earned an Emmy Award for the Short Form Program “My Mark.” He is a longstanding judge and TV personality on the hit Food Network show Chopped, head judge of Top Chef Family Style, and an Iron Chef on Netflix's rebooted Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend. Samuelsson served as host and producer of the Seat at the Table audio series on Audible and co-host of the This Moment podcast with Swedish rapper Timbuktu on Acast. He is the author of multiple books, including The New York Times bestseller Yes, Chef: A Memoir, as well as the critically acclaimed The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food. To complement his professional commitments, Samuelsson is co-chair of Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), which focuses on helping underserved youth. An active public speaker, Marcus hosted his first TED Talk at the world-famous Apollo Theater in 2012. He was invited back in 2024, when he was joined in conversation by renowned curator Thelma Golden to discuss the intersection of food, culture and community. He participates in lectures globally, most recently with the Gates Foundation and The New York Times during Climate Week NYC 2024. Follow Samuelsson on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @MarcusCooks and on TikTok at @Marcus_Cooks
In our October episode, we talked to 1199ers Sal Oliveri and Joanne Rosso about how they support each other on their health journeys. In this month's Key Note, Joanne shares how a co-worker's tough-love advice helped her get through a rough patch. Bonus: You'll also hear from the Benefit Funds' own dedicated WeightWatchers coach Angelica McQuade, who shares an inspirational message and explains why that peer-to-peer support is so important. The Takeaway Start your health journey by making an appointment with your primary care physician. Don't have one? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources; www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. Join WeightWatchers at a discounted rate of just $8 a month; $0 if you are living with diabetes or prediabetes: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/ww. If you are living with type 2 diabetes, find out more about our partner Virta's diabetes reversal program: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/news/virta. Get inspired by fellow members, like Sal and Joanne, through our Members' Voices series: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving/membervoices. Stop by our Benefits Channel to view webinars on managing stress, building healthy meals and more: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/videos. Visit our YouTube Channel to view a wide collection of healthy living videos: youtube.com/@1199SEIUBenefitFunds/playlists Sample our wellness classes to exercise body and mind: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/wellnessevents. Guest Bios Sal Oliveri is a radiology imaging associate at Long Island Community Hospital, where he works with Joanne Rosso, a unit secretary in the emergency department. Friends for nearly 10 years, both Sal and Joanne began their health journeys on WeightWatchers to lose weight, feel better in mind and spirit, and ensure that they're around for a long time to enjoy all of life's pleasures with their families and friends. View their Healthy Living story in our Members' Voices series. Angelica McQuade is a National Virtual Coach at Weight Watchers International, as well as a fitness trainer certified through several organizations, including Les Mills International and AFFA-Athletics and Fitness Association of America™. Angelica's Instagram presence (angelica_real.life.wellness) captures her philosophy with respect to weight health: Actions that lead to feelings of deprivation, guilt or worthlessness have no place in a sustainable healthy lifestyle.
This month, 1199 members Sal Oliveri and Joanne Rosso from Long Island Community Hospital join us to share their WeightWatchers secret to success. Spoiler alert: It's each other! For nearly two years, Sal and Joanne have supported one another throughout their weight-loss journeys on WeightWatchers – and they show no signs of stopping. Whether they're celebrating successes or navigating challenges, these two friends and co-workers truly demonstrate the power of “strength in members.” The Takeaway Start your health journey by making an appointment with your primary care physician. Don't have one? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources; www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. Join WeightWatchers at a discounted rate of just $8 a month; $0 if you are living with diabetes or prediabetes: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/ww. If you are living with type 2 diabetes, find out more about our partner Virta's diabetes reversal program: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/news/virta. Get inspired by fellow members, like Sal and Joanne, through our Members' Voices series: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving/membervoices. Stop by our Benefits Channel to view webinars on managing stress, building healthy meals and more: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/videos. Visit our YouTube Channel to view a wide collection of healthy living videos: youtube.com/@1199SEIUBenefitFunds/playlists Sample our wellness classes to exercise body and mind: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/wellnessevents. Guest Bio Sal Oliveri is a radiology imaging associate at Long Island Community Hospital, where he works with Joanne Rosso, a unit secretary in the emergency department. Friends for nearly 10 years, both Sal and Joanne began their health journeys on WeightWatchers to lose weight, feel better in mind and spirit, and ensure that they're around for a long time to enjoy all of life's pleasures with their families and friends. View their Healthy Living story in our Members' Voices series.
Curious if the latest weight loss trends are just hype or if they actually work? Dive into the truth about metabolic health and what really makes a difference! In today's episode, I talk with Sami Inkinen, founder of Virta health, about how we can tackle metabolic diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes. Sami challenges the idea that medications like GLP-1 or surgeries are the answer. Instead, he stresses that proper nutrition is the real solution to reversing these conditions. Sami also shares how Virta health helps people improve their health without relying on strict self-discipline or extreme measures. The company offers free resources and works with employers to make it easier for people to get help. Key Takeaways: Nutrition is the key to reversing conditions like obesity and diabetes. Medications like GLP-1s and bariatric surgery may help in the short term but are not lasting solutions. Proper nutrition is key to sustainable health and avoiding reliance on medications or surgeries. Resources: Sami Inkinen is a co-founder of Virta Health, where he focuses on reversing type 2 diabetes and obesity through personalized nutrition. With expertise in metabolic health and GLP-1 medications, Sami emphasizes long-term lifestyle changes over quick fixes. Website and Youtube Channel: https://es.virtahealth.com/ https://www.youtube.com/virtahealth Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/samiinkinen/ @samiinkinen (X) https://x.com/samiinkinen _________________________________________ Host Nate Palmer The founder of The Million Dollar Body and Author of "The Million Dollar Body Method", Nate has been in the industry of coaching over 15 years and has worked with over 1000 clients personally. Nate Palmer's Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/ "The Million Dollar Body Method" by Nate Palmer: http://getnatesbook.com Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean @_milliondollarbody (IG) https://www.instagram.com/_milliondollarbody
In our September episode, Dr. Chiti Parikh joined us to explore how setting a health intention and focusing on four basics of well-being – nutrition, sleep, exercise and stress management – can support you on your health journey. In this month's Key Note episode, Dr. Parikh shares a brief overview of her book, Intentional Health, and the inspiration behind it. The Takeaway Start your health journey by making an appointment with your primary care physician. Don't have one? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources; www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. Join WeightWatchers at a discounted rate of just $8 a month; $0 if you are living with diabetes or prediabetes: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/ww. If you are living with type 2 diabetes, find out more about our partner Virta's diabetes reversal program: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/news/virta. Get inspired by fellow members through our Members' Voices series: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving/membervoices. Stop by our Benefits Channel to view webinars on managing stress, building healthy meals and more: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/videos. Visit our YouTube channel to view a wide collection of healthy living videos: youtube.com/@1199SEIUBenefitFunds/playlists Sample our wellness classes to exercise body and mind: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/wellnessevents. For more information about the Integrative Health and Wellbeing program, visit www.nyp.org/integrative-health-program To find Dr. Parikh's book, visit www.intentionalhealth.io. Guest Bio Chiti Parikh, MD, is the Executive Director of Integrative Health and Wellbeing at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine, with additional training in Functional Medicine, Medical Acupuncture and Ayurveda. To provide the highest level of compassionate and individualized care, Dr. Parikh combines cutting-edge Western medicine with Eastern traditions into a truly holistic approach. She has co-founded the Integrative Health and Wellbeing Program, the leading integrative center in the country, which offers modalities such as acupuncture, meditation, yoga, nutrition and psychotherapy. Dr. Parikh's focus on prevention helps her address not just the physical but also psychological, social and environmental influences on health and healing. She recently published her first book, Intentional Health. Dr. Parikh has been featured on NBC News and Vice news, and in Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Women's Health and The Wall Street Journal.
It's not your fault, and you don't have to wait for hope, it's already here. That's a message from today's guest Virta Health CEO Sami Inkinen, the man on a mission to reverse diabetes in 100 million people. And guess what, he's doing it. With a 60% success rate in type II diabetes, and an average weight loss success of 14 kilograms, Virta health is leveraging the power of data, AI and human expertise to maximum potential and changing people's lives. If you are one of the millions and millions out there feeling hopeless, ashamed and given up on your chances of weight loss and diabetes success, stop whoever you are doing and listen to this potentially life changing 60 minutes.Sami Inkinen is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Virta Health, the leader in type 2 diabetes reversal and creator of a new standard in medical care for people living with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or obesity. A data-driven technology entrepreneur, Sami's personal connection to diabetes and passion to advance health on a global scale was the motivation behind Virta Health and its innovative approach to diabetes care.Previously, Inkinen was the co-founder of the leading online real estate marketplace Trulia, serving as its COO and president and board member until its IPO and eventual sale to Zillow Group. He also worked on Microsoft's strategy team for MS Office, and as a consultant for McKinsey & Company within the software, telecommunications, and government sectors.Join us as we explore:Why metabolic disease is the health apocalypse of our times, with 50% of urban adults being diabetic or obese, and how metabolic disease is at the core of ill health.The story of how Sami's company Virta began, and how they are winning their mission of reversing type 2 diabetes and obesity in 100 million people.The ins and outs of how Virta is reversing diabetes in 60% of their patients.Virta's incredible, novel payment structure - no objective results, you don't pay!Contact:Website: https://www.virtahealth.comSupport the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I'd be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/
When Dr. Chiti Parikh meets a new patient, the first question she asks is “What is your health intention?” In the Integrative Health and Wellbeing program at NewYork-Presbyterian, Dr. Parikh treats each patient as a whole person, not just a collection of symptoms – a philosophy the Benefit Funds have long embraced. In this episode, Dr. Parikh explains how setting a health intention and focusing on four basics of well-being – nutrition, sleep, exercise and stress management – can support you on your health journey. The Takeaway Start your health journey by making an appointment with your primary care physician. Don't have one? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources; www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. Join WeightWatchers at a discounted rate of just $8 a month; $0 if you are living with diabetes or prediabetes: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/ww. If you are living with type 2 diabetes, find out more about our partner Virta's diabetes reversal program: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/news/virta. Get inspired by fellow members through our Members' Voices series: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving/membervoices. Stop by our Benefits Channel to view webinars on managing stress, building healthy meals and more: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/videos. Visit our YouTube channel to view a wide collection of healthy living videos: youtube.com/@1199SEIUBenefitFunds/playlists Sample our wellness classes to exercise body and mind: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/wellnessevents. For more information about the Integrative Health and Wellbeing program, visit www.nyp.org/integrative-health-program To find Dr. Parikh's book, visit www.intentionalhealth.io. Guest Bio Chiti Parikh, MD, is the Executive Director of Integrative Health and Wellbeing at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine, with additional training in Functional Medicine, Medical Acupuncture and Ayurveda. To provide the highest level of compassionate and individualized care, Dr. Parikh combines cutting-edge Western medicine with Eastern traditions into a truly holistic approach. She has co-founded the Integrative Health and Wellbeing Program, the leading integrative center in the country, which offers modalities such as acupuncture, meditation, yoga, nutrition and psychotherapy. Dr. Parikh's focus on prevention helps her address not just the physical but also psychological, social and environmental influences on health and healing. She recently published her first book, Intentional Health. Dr. Parikh has been featured on NBC News and Vice news, and in Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Women's Health and The Wall Street Journal.
DisclaimerThis podcast represents the opinions of Your Life, Reset and guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as, or considered a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis and/or treatment, for either yourself or others, including but not limited to individuals you may be treating. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is unique, please consult your medical provider for any medical questions or if you have, or suspect you have, a medical problem. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are our own and do not necessarily represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.Privacy is of the utmost importance to us. Where appropriate, the people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast may be changed to protect patient confidentiality.This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the results or accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Virta Health be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.If you find any errors in any of the content, please send a message through our form here: https://virtahealth.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/newThis podcast is owned by Virta Health. The contents of Your Life, Reset and show notes are all copyrighted Virta Health. All posts, podcasts, and show notes that are distributed to the public for free can be re-distributed via hard copy or electronic copy for free ONLY if Virta Health is included as the acknowledged author within the actual media that is re-distributed.Your Life, Rest: privacy policy (link) and terms and conditions (link).
Healthcare leaders have called type 2 diabetes “a national health crisis,” but our guest this month has good news to share. Jessica Vatel, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist at the Brooklyn Hospital Center, is excited by the latest approaches to treating diabetes, including education, coaching and personal empowerment. Working with people living with the condition to develop healthy habits and problem-solving skills, Jessica discusses how putting the power in patients' hands—along with medical advances—is helping more people manage their diabetes. The Takeaway: Did you know your Benefit Fund plan allows you three visits with a registered dietitian each year? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Get started on your health journey by making an appointment with your primary care physician. Don't have one? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. Get to know your numbers: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyhearts. Join WeightWatchers® at a discounted rate of just $8 a month or $0 if you are living with diabetes or prediabetes: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/ww. If you are living with diabetes and get your primary care from a physician at the Brooklyn Hospital Center, learn more about their Diabetes Care Program by calling (718) 250-6433. If you are living with type 2 diabetes, find out more about our partner Virta's diabetes reversal program: www.virtahealth.com/join/1199. Get inspired by fellow members through our Members' Voices series: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving/membervoices. Stop by our Benefits Channel to join webinars on managing stress, building healthy meals and more: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/videos. Visit our YouTube channel to view a wide collection of healthy living videos: www.YouTube.com/@1199SEIUBenefitFunds/playlists. Sample our wellness classes to exercise body and mind: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/wellnessevents. View Jessica in action, counseling Home Health Aide Lavern King: https://youtu.be/19slcdFvH7w. Guest Bio: Jessica Vatel is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist with the Brooklyn Hospital Center, where she has been employed as an 1199SEIU member since 2015. Jessica specializes in all aspects of support for people living with diabetes, including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, diabetes technology (continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump therapy), medications, weight management, monitoring/preventive screenings, and developing healthy coping skills/problem solving skills to better manage and live with diabetes. Jessica feels passionate about empowering patients to manage their health and increase their knowledge surrounding disease management to ultimately improve their quality of life.
Sami Inkinen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Virta Health, a pioneer in transforming metabolic health through personalized nutrition and 1:1 coaching. Sami's personal connection to diabetes and passion to advance global health was the motivation behind Virta and its innovative care model. In this episode, Sami Inkinen shares his journey to health from a diabetic athlete to the Co-Founder of Virta Health, and talks about how he created a business that works with employers and insurance companies allowing people to get free coaching on ketogenic diets to reverse insulin resistance. Learn more about Sami and Virta Health here: https://www.virtahealth.com/people/sami-inkinen Instagram: @virtahealth CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 2:50 Sami's background & Virta Health's mission 10:00 What people overlook when it comes to obesity and insulin resistance 18:31 What the process of working with Virta Health looks like 30:44 People are suffering from T2D needlessly
Healthcare leaders have called type 2 diabetes “a national health crisis,” but our guest this month has good news to share. Jessica Vatel, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist at the Brooklyn Hospital Center, is excited by the latest approaches to treating diabetes, including education, coaching and personal empowerment. Working with people living with the condition to develop healthy habits and problem-solving skills, Jessica discusses how putting the power in patients' hands—along with medical advances—is helping more people manage their diabetes. The Takeaway Did you know your Benefit Fund plan allows you three visits with a registered dietitian each year? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Get started on your health journey by making an appointment with your primary care physician. Don't have one? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. Get to know your numbers: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyhearts. Join WeightWatchers® at a discounted rate of just $8 a month or $0 if you are living with diabetes or prediabetes: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/ww. If you are living with diabetes and get your primary care from a physician at the Brooklyn Hospital Center, learn more about their Diabetes Care Program by calling (718) 250-6433. If you are living with type 2 diabetes, find out more about our partner Virta's diabetes reversal program: www.virtahealth.com/join/1199. Get inspired by fellow members through our Members' Voices series: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving/membervoices. Stop by our Benefits Channel to join webinars on managing stress, building healthy meals and more: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/videos. Visit our YouTube channel to view a wide collection of healthy living videos: www.YouTube.com/@1199SEIUBenefitFunds/playlists. Sample our wellness classes to exercise body and mind: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/wellnessevents. View Jessica in action, counseling Home Health Aide Lavern King: www.1199seiubenefits.org/jessica-vatel-and-lavern-king. Guest Bio Jessica Vatel is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist with the Brooklyn Hospital Center, where she has been employed as an 1199SEIU member since 2015. Jessica specializes in all aspects of support for people living with diabetes, including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, diabetes technology (continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump therapy), medications, weight management, monitoring/preventive screenings, and developing healthy coping skills/problem solving skills to better manage and live with diabetes. Jessica feels passionate about empowering patients to manage their health and increase their knowledge surrounding disease management to ultimately improve their quality of life.
DisclaimerThis podcast represents the opinions of Your Life, Reset and guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as, or considered a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis and/or treatment, for either yourself or others, including but not limited to individuals you may be treating. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is unique, please consult your medical provider for any medical questions or if you have, or suspect you have, a medical problem. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are our own and do not necessarily represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.Privacy is of the utmost importance to us. Where appropriate, the people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast may be changed to protect patient confidentiality.This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the results or accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Virta Health be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.If you find any errors in any of the content, please send a message through our form here: https://virtahealth.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/newThis podcast is owned by Virta Health. The contents of Your Life, Reset and show notes are all copyrighted Virta Health. All posts, podcasts, and show notes that are distributed to the public for free can be re-distributed via hard copy or electronic copy for free ONLY if Virta Health is included as the acknowledged author within the actual media that is re-distributed.Your Life, Rest: privacy policy (link) and terms and conditions (link).
In this month's episode, Dr. Hugo Ortega joins us as we take a look at lifestyle medicine – a fresh approach to healthcare that more and more physicians are embracing. Dr. Ortega, an associate program director for the Montefiore Einstein Internal Medicine Residency Program in the Bronx, shares his personal story of how he became interested in lifestyle medicine and how it informs the way he treats his patients and teaches his residents. He outlines the six basic pillars of lifestyle medicine and explains how paying attention to each can help get to the root causes of poor health and help us live our best lives. Keep the conversation going and tag us or comment on our Facebook or Instagram pages with your thoughts and questions. www.facebook.com/1199SEIUBenefitFunds www.instagram.com/1199seiubenefitfunds The Takeaway Get started on your health journey by making an appointment with your primary care physician. Don't have one? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Did you know your Benefit Fund plan allows you three visits with a registered dietitian each year? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Learn more about lifestyle medicine by visiting the American College of Lifestyle Medicine website: www.LifestyleMedicine.org. Get the basics on whole-food, plant-based nutrition at www.PlantPoweredMetroNY.org. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources; www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. Get to know your numbers at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyhearts Join WeightWatchers at a discounted rate of just $8 a month; $0 if you are living with diabetes or prediabetes: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/ww. If you are living with type 2 diabetes, find out more about our partner Virta's diabetes reversal program: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/news/virta. Get inspired by fellow members through our Members' Voices series: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving/membervoices. Stop by our Benefits Channel to join webinars on managing stress, building healthy meals and more: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/videos. Visit our YouTube channel to view a wide collection of healthy living videos: www.youtube.com/@1199SEIUBenefitFunds/playlists Sample our wellness classes to exercise body and mind: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/wellnessevents. Guest Bio Dr. Hugo Ortega is an associate program director for the Montefiore Einstein Internal Medicine Residency Program in the Bronx and served on the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Board of Directors as Young Director. The college also awarded him the Health Equity Achieved Through Lifestyle Medicine (HEAL) Initiative Scholarship, which aims to support a diverse healthcare workforce. With a passion for medical education and a master's degree in health professions education, Dr. Ortega completed his residency in primary care and social internal medicine and has developed an expertise in lifestyle medicine. Believing education to be the cornerstone of changing the current landscape of healthcare, Dr. Ortega says teaching students and residents to be aware of the complex social systems that determine health allow for better adaptation to the system while also fighting to change it. Experienced in development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate/graduate medical education curriculum, Dr. Ortega has also developed administrative and leadership skills during the creation and directing of the lifestyle medicine programs at Northwell Health. Dr. Ortega believes strongly in giving back to the community via education and mentorship, empowering people to take charge of their health and influence others.
Virta Health is one of the greatest success stories in health tech today. Join us for an insightful StartUp Health NOW episode featuring Sami Inkinen, the visionary CEO & Founder of Virta Health, a pioneering company focused on the reversal of Type 2 diabetes. In this Masterclass, originally recorded in front of a virtual audience of entrepreneurs in the StartUp Health community, Inkinen – also a member of the community – shares his journey and the innovative strategies behind Virta Health's success. Inkinen's impressive background includes co-founding Trulia, leading it to a successful IPO and eventual sale to Zillow Group. At Virta Health, he's raised $366M and achieved a $2B valuation, with the company recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company in 2023. Beyond his business acumen, Sami is a world-class athlete and health advocate, known for his rowing expedition to raise awareness about diabetes. In this episode, Inkinen delves into: The biggest surprises he faced as a health tech founder Balancing his roles as CEO, father, and husband The strategic planning rhythms that drive Virta's mission His personal journey, from existential crises to global health impact As is typical of members of the StartUp Health community, Inkinen is generous in sharing his wisdom. Tune in to learn from his experience and gain valuable insights into leadership and achieving sustainable product-market fit in the digital health industry. Innovating in Alzheimer's disease? Learn how you can join our new Alzheimer's Moonshot. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion
In this episode, we speak with Sami Inkinen, the Founder and CEO of Virta Health. Virta is an online specialty medical clinic that reverses type 2 diabetes safely and sustainably, without the risks, costs, or side effects of medications or surgery. Created in 2014, Virta's innovations in nutritional biochemistry, data science, digital tools, and clinical expertise are shifting the diabetes treatment paradigm from management to reversal. Before Virta, Sami was a Co-Founder of the leading online real estate marketplace Trulia. He also previously worked for top companies including Microsoft, McKinsey, and Nokia. Sami is also an endurance athlete. Sami and his wife rowed from California to Hawaii—2,750 miles, completely unsupported. He is also a triathlon age group world champion and 8 hour 24 minute Ironman with seven Hawaii Ironman finishes. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.
In this month's episode, Dr. Hugo Ortega joins us as we take a look at lifestyle medicine – a fresh approach to healthcare that more and more physicians are embracing. Dr. Ortega, an associate program director for the Montefiore Einstein Internal Medicine Residency Program in the Bronx, shares his personal story of how he became interested in lifestyle medicine and how it informs the way he treats his patients and teaches his residents. He outlines the six basic pillars of lifestyle medicine and explains how paying attention to each can help get to the root causes of poor health and help us live our best lives. The Takeaway Get started on your health journey by making an appointment with your primary care physician. Don't have one? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Did you know your Benefit Fund plan allows you three visits with a registered dietitian each year? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Learn more about lifestyle medicine by visiting the American College of Lifestyle Medicine website: www.LifestyleMedicine.org. Get the basics on whole-food, plant-based nutrition at www.PlantPoweredMetroNY.org. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources; www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. Get to know your numbers at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyhearts Join WeightWatchers at a discounted rate of just $8 a month; $0 if you are living with diabetes or prediabetes: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/ww. If you are living with type 2 diabetes, find out more about our partner Virta's diabetes reversal program: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/news/virta. Get inspired by fellow members through our Members' Voices series: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving/membervoices. Stop by our Benefits Channel to join webinars on managing stress, building healthy meals and more: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/videos. Visit our YouTube channel to view a wide collection of healthy living videos: www.youtube.com/@1199SEIUBenefitFunds/playlists Sample our wellness classes to exercise body and mind: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/wellnessevents. Guest Bio Dr. Hugo Ortega is an associate program director for the Montefiore Einstein Internal Medicine Residency Program in the Bronx and served on the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Board of Directors as Young Director. The college also awarded him the Health Equity Achieved Through Lifestyle Medicine (HEAL) Initiative Scholarship, which aims to support a diverse healthcare workforce. With a passion for medical education and a master's degree in health professions education, Dr. Ortega completed his residency in primary care and social internal medicine and has developed an expertise in lifestyle medicine. Believing education to be the cornerstone of changing the current landscape of healthcare, Dr. Ortega says teaching students and residents to be aware of the complex social systems that determine health allow for better adaptation to the system while also fighting to change it. Experienced in development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate/graduate medical education curriculum, Dr. Ortega has also developed administrative and leadership skills during the creation and directing of the lifestyle medicine programs at Northwell Health. Dr. Ortega believes strongly in giving back to the community via education and mentorship, empowering people to take charge of their health and influence others.
DisclaimerThis podcast represents the opinions of Your Life, Reset and guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as, or considered a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis and/or treatment, for either yourself or others, including but not limited to individuals you may be treating. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is unique, please consult your medical provider for any medical questions or if you have, or suspect you have, a medical problem. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are our own and do not necessarily represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.Privacy is of the utmost importance to us. Where appropriate, the people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast may be changed to protect patient confidentiality.This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the results or accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Virta Health be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.If you find any errors in any of the content, please send a message through our form here: https://virtahealth.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/newThis podcast is owned by Virta Health. The contents of Your Life, Reset and show notes are all copyrighted Virta Health. All posts, podcasts, and show notes that are distributed to the public for free can be re-distributed via hard copy or electronic copy for free ONLY if Virta Health is included as the acknowledged author within the actual media that is re-distributed.Your Life, Rest: privacy policy (link) and terms and conditions (link).
DisclaimerThis podcast represents the opinions of Your Life, Reset and guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as, or considered a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis and/or treatment, for either yourself or others, including but not limited to individuals you may be treating. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is unique, please consult your medical provider for any medical questions or if you have, or suspect you have, a medical problem. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are our own and do not necessarily represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.Privacy is of the utmost importance to us. Where appropriate, the people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast may be changed to protect patient confidentiality.This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the results or accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Virta Health be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.If you find any errors in any of the content, please send a message through our form here: https://virtahealth.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/newThis podcast is owned by Virta Health. The contents of Your Life, Reset and show notes are all copyrighted Virta Health. All posts, podcasts, and show notes that are distributed to the public for free can be re-distributed via hard copy or electronic copy for free ONLY if Virta Health is included as the acknowledged author within the actual media that is re-distributed.Your Life, Rest: privacy policy (link) and terms and conditions (link).
In this first episode of The Eric Ries Show, I sit down with serial entrepreneur and intrepid explorer, Sami Inkinen. Sami has co-founded two companies: Trulia and Virta Health. After Trulia was acquired by Zillow for $3.5 billion, he rowed from California to Hawaii with his wife, unassisted. What can't this guy do? Now, he's on a mission to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people with his latest venture, Virta Health. In this episode, we discuss: In the interview, we cover: • How Sami got started as an entrepreneur coming over to America with no experience • What it was like to IPO during his time at Trulia • What he's learned raising money after a market crash and a zero-interest environment • The best way he found to get great talent • Why Virta is a mission-based company disguised as a for-profit company • What he learned rowing unassisted to Hawaii from California • Why he says you should create a mission that is both simple and ambitious • And so much more — Brought to you by: Mercury – The art of simplified finances https://mercury.com/ DigitalOcean – The cloud loved by developers and founders alike https://try.digitalocean.com/eric/ Neo4j – The graph database and analytics leader https://neo4j.com/eric/ — Where to find Sami Inkinen: • X: https://twitter.com/samiinkinen • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samiinkinen/ • Website: https://www.samiinkinen.com/ — Where to find Eric: • Newsletter: https://ericries.carrd.co/ • Podcast: https://ericriesshow.com/ • X: https://twitter.com/ericries • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eries/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow — In This Episode We Cover: (00:00) Welcome to the first episode of the Eric Ries Show (00:35) Meet our guest Sami Inkinen (05:20) Sami reflects on Trulia's IPO (08:20) How Sami started in entrepreneurship (11:10) Sami's founding story for Trulia (acquired by Zillow for $2.5 billion) (16:40) Why most people never end up starting a business (18:57) How to find better talent as a founder (23:15) Sami shares how much money he raised for Zillow and Virta (25:20) Sami's lessons on how to get momentum for your startup (30:30) What changed when Sami took his company public (38:00) Why Sami decided to start Virta and take on type 2 diabetes (41:55) How type 2 diabetes can affect anyone, even a high-performing endurance athlete (47:36) Sami shares what he tells each founder when they ask for his investment (53:20) The importance of defining your mission that is both simple and ambitious (57:30) Trust leads to success (1:03:07) A mission-based company disguised as a for-profit company (1:08:10) How Sami built an economic model built on helping his customers (1:14:00) More details on how Sami set up Virta's company structure (1:17:08) What is a GLP-1 drug and how Virta is a GLP-1 off-ramp (1:24:32) Sami's approach to leadership (1:26:02) Why Finland maximizes human capital better than most (1:28:00) What are Sami's thoughts on AI (1:30:15) How to become one with your pain — Referenced: • Virta Health: https://www.virtahealth.com/ • Virta Health YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VirtaHealth • Trulia Acquired By Zillow: https://zillow.mediaroom.com/2014-07-28-Zillow-Announces-Acquisition-of-Trulia-for-3-5-Billion-in-Stock • Type 2 Diabetes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_2_diabetes • GLP-1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GLP-1_receptor_agonist • Ozempic: https://www.ozempic.com/ • Buddhist Parables Of The Arrow: https://grandrapidstherapygroup.com/second-arrow-of-suffering/ — Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email jordan@penname.co Eric may be an investor in the companies discussed.
Today, I'm joined by Sami Inkinen, founder & CEO of Virta Health. Leading with lifestyle, Virta takes a bottom-up approach to diabetes management. Leveraging ketogenic nutrition therapy, the company is tackling root causes of type 2 diabetes. In this episode, we talk about unwinding the metabolic health crisis. We also cover: • The rise of GLP-1s • Reversing type 2 diabetes • Harms of ultra-processed foods Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Virta Health's Website: https://www.virtahealth.com/ Virta Health's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/virtahealth - The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart workout solutions for fitness and health facilities. Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/ Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/ Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:01) The ineffectiveness of current diabetes treatment (04:30) Addressing the underlying drivers of diabetes (06:53) Sami's journey to founding Virta Health (12:47) Virta's nutritional based approach to solving diabetes (16:24) Operationalizing nutrition therapy (18:26) Business model and sales process (23:01) Incentives and misaligned healthcare (28:08) Default food environment and metabolic health (34:36) The impact of GLP-1 drugs on Virta's business (40:04) The need for a holistic approach to obesity (41:29) Conclusion
Sami Inkinen is the Co-Founder & CEO of Virta Health, a digital clinic that reverses type 2 diabetes through nutrition. In this episode, we'll talk about the broken incentives of the American healthcare system, the efficacy of Virta's program for treating diabetes and promoting weight loss, and the future of healthy eating.
Sami Inkinen, founder and CEO of Virta Health, speaks with Venrock partner Bob Kocher to discuss how Virta has evolved since he was on the podcast seven years ago. Inkinen shares how he views the GLP-1 craze, insights on his go-to-market strategy, advice for founders entering the healthcare market, and how Virta uses AI and technology.
Sami Inkinen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Virta Health, which is reversing type two diabetes through nutrition, lifestyle change, and a new standard of medical care. Prior to Virta, Sami was the Co-Founder and COO of Trulia, which many of you probably used to find a house or apartment. Sami took Trulia public and then sold it to Zillow. Sami is also an Ironman Age Group Champion and all-around world-class endurance athlete. To raise awareness about the dangers of sugar and its connection to diabetes, Sami and his wife rowed from California to Hawaii—2,750 miles, completely unsupported. I've been personally lucky to know Sami for over ten years now. I was introduced to Sami through the Global Good Fund, a fellowship program for social entrepreneurs. Sami became my mentor through GGF, and has always been generous with his time and insight whenever I need it through the years. I've wanted to record this interview for a long time. Big thanks to Sami for sharing so much with us. #EveryMileMatters!
In this episode, we chat with Russell Sprole, founder and managing partner of Virta Ventures. Virta Ventures invests at the early stages focusing on “equity-light” companies.We dive into the nuances of marketplace models, the potential of AI in climate tech, his journey with Full Harvest, and more. This is a great episode for software enthusiasts interested in its place in the climate tech ecosystem. As always, thanks so much for listening and enjoy the episode!---
Michelle Hurn, RD, is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out her first appearances on our podcast on episodes 80 and 150 of Boundless Body Radio! Michelle Hurn is a registered dietitian with over a decade of experience as a clinical, acute care dietitian, lead dietitian in psychiatric care, and outpatient dietitian. While practicing inpatient and outpatient care in the hospital setting, Michelle discovered a disheartening connecting between the high carbohydrate, low fat, “sugar in moderation,” nutrition guidelines she was required to teach, and the rapidly declining health of her patients. Michelle is the author of the book, The Dietitian's Dilemma: What would you do if your health was restored by doing the opposite of everything you were taught?, detailing how the current nutrition guidelines came into existence and advocating a low carbohydrate, animal-based way of eating as an option for individuals struggling with diabetes, mental disorders, eating disorders, sarcopenia, and heart disease. As an endurance athlete, she discovered the many benefits of low carb eating. Michelle won her first Ultra-Marathon in 2020, covering 44.63 miles in a 6-hour time frame.Find Michelle at-IG- runeatmeatrepeathttps://thedietitiansdilemma.net/TW- @michellehurnrdAmazon- The Dietitian's Dilemma: What would you do if your health was restored by doing the opposite of everything you were taught?Find Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!
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