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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?
A Bio Mundo, maior rede de lojas de produtos naturais do Brasil, escolheu o Labof como a sua nova agência de publicidade. Com a parceria, a agência liderada pelo CEO Bruno Bernardo assume a responsabilidade pela comunicação integrada de todo o portfólio da marca com o objetivo de fortalecer a sua expansão no mercado nacional.A Tastemade, empresa global de mídia independente, anuncia a nomeação de Bruno Loureiro Gomes como general Manager da Tastemade LatAm, nova joint venture entre a Tastemade e Ole Interactive.A Virta é a nova agência responsável pelo relacionamento com a imprensa da Plan International Brasil, organização não governamental que trabalha para romper ciclos de violência contra meninas e mulheres.A Score Media, agência de inovação em marketing digital com foco em brandformance, anuncia a chegada de Fernando Massayoshi Oka como chief revenue officer (CRO).A MasterSense, referência em soluções inovadoras de ingredientes e aromas para a indústria de alimentos e bebidas, é a mais nova integrante do portfólio de clientes da Race Comunicação, uma das principais agências boutique de comunicação corporativa do Brasil.O Grupo EP, conglomerado de mídia afiliado à Globo no interior de São Paulo e sul de Minas Gerais, promove mudanças na gestão deste ano, com a chegada de executivos nas áreas comercial, institucional e eventos. A FCB Brasil anunciou a contratação de Bibiana Vieira como a nova Diretora de Produção. A profissional, que já fez parte do time da agência entre 2017 e 2019 na função de Artbuyer / Gerente de Produção de Arte, retorna agora com a missão de gerenciar a equipe de Produção da empresa. No cargo, ela será responsável por atender as marcas AliExpress, Aurora, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional, CVC, Kimberly-Clark e Stellantis. Um novo modelo de consultoria, com foco em planejamento estratégico e direcionamento operacional, garantindo a execução de cada projeto, chega ao mercado. Liderada por João Passarinho Neto (ex-Jotacom), a “Birdx” tem como premissa explorar a metodologia de “Equalização Digital”, que surgiu da necessidade das empresas em explorar de forma mais efetiva e menos superficial as possibilidades do marketing digital, porém, sem deixar de lado as oportunidades do Marketing tradicional...Informação, entrevistas e a Dança das Cadeiras estão no Leitura da Semana, programa apresentado pela equipe da Mega Brasil, todas as sextas, às 18h, com reapresentações diárias em mesmo horário, na Rádio Mega Brasil Online
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
The following article of the Tech industry is: “Key Strategies to Foster Happiness at Work” by Heidi Virta, Business Finland Director, business finland. (AA1279)
Kansanedustaja ja Vihreiden puolueen puheenjohtaja Sofia Virta vieraili Radio Voimalla perjantaina. Virta kertoi Lapsen oikeuksien päivänä eduskunnassa kohtaamastaan nuoresta. - Nuori sanoi, että hän on elänyt ainoana lapsena ja hänen vanhemmistaan kummallakin on riippuvuusongelma. Nuori kysyi, "voisitteko te kertoa, miten voisin saada apua, kun olen jo yrittänyt tosi paljon saada äidille ja isälle apua, mutta se on vaikeaa", Virta kertoi liikuttuen ja jatkoi. - Vaikka tiedän, mitä ne arjen haasteet voi olla, se pysäyttää aina. Samaan aikaan tuntuu, että tehdään päätöksiä, mitä en itse pidä ehkä oikean suuntaisina, niin totta kai ne tulevat yöuniin. Kuuntele haastattelusta, mitä Virta vastasi kuuntelijoiden kysymyksiin liittyen omalääkärimalliin sekä järjettömiin leikkauksiin ja päätöksiin.
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.
In this episode of The Room Podcast, we're joined by Sami Inkinen, co-founder of Virta Health, a company transforming the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Virta Health's mission is to not just manage, but reverse diabetes using personalized nutrition plans backed by clinical research. Sami also shares his journey from humble beginnings on a Finnish farm to co-founding the real estate platform Trulia, and ultimately, Virta Health. Key highlights include the current state and effect of GLP1 drugs in America alongside the growing prevalence of diabetes, overcoming skepticism and resistance to adopting non-traditional treatments for chronic diseases, and the intersection of technology and healthcare overall.For The Room Podcast in your inbox every week, subscribe to our newsletter.Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Check out our guide to podcasting here! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music!5:07 - Where did Sami grow up and how did that shape his view of the world?7:11 - Did Sami always think he would become a founder?9:12 - What was Sami's plan when he finished college at Stanford?11:16 - When did Sami know it was time to start his journey as a founder?14:30 - What was the aha moment behind Trulia?17:57 - What were some lessons learned from Sami's first startup journey?22:13 - How was Sami's experience with his first startup being acquired by Zillow?25:56 - What is the core product of Virta Health?27:41 - What is Virta Health's mission?31:43 - How does Sami feel about GLP 1 medications becoming mainstream?35:34 - What is Sami's approach on go-to-market strategy with Virta?38:04 - Who was the first person to say yes to investing in Virta?40:07 - How has Virta changed its clients' lives?45:09 - What has been the hardest part of breaking into the healthcare space?47:21 - Who is a woman in Sami's life that had a profound impact on him and his career?Brought to you by Perkins Coie and Mercury.**Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.WX Productions
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.
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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.
Vihreiden puheenjohtaja Sofia Virta myöntää, että eurovaaleissa on kova työ, koska vihreillä on mennyt pidempään huonosti. Virta vierailee Politiikkaradion eurovaalitentissä. Toimittajana on Antti Pilke. Virran mielestä EU:n ei pitäisi tehdä sopimuksia, joilla pakolaisia pidetään unionin ulkopuolella. EU on maksanut esimerkiksi Turkille siitä, että se auttaa turvapaikanhakijoita alueellaan ja pitää heitä siellä. Virta kertoo ohjelmassa myös, millaisia ongelmia hän näkee siinä, että suuri määrä pakolaisia ja siirtolaisia saapuisi lyhyen ajan sisällä Eurooppaan tai Suomeen. Tentissä kysytään myös estäisivätkö vihreät Ursula von der Leyenin jatkokauden EU-komission johdossa, jos hän hakee tukea laitaoikeistolta. Myös se selviää, että Sofia Virta torjuu EU-liittovaltion, vaikka vihreät on ilmoittanut aiemmin suhtautuvansa myönteisesti ”kohti liittovaltiota tiivistyvään Euroopan unioniin”.
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 month's episode, we talk heart health with Dr. Gbenga Ogedegbe, renowned cardiologist and founding director of the Institute for Excellence in Health Equity at NYU Langone Health. Dr. Ogedegbe provides an overview of how exactly the heart works and shares the good news and the not-so-good news about heart disease. He reviews the target numbers we should all aim for and offers simple steps we can take to keep our hearts in good working order. And because stress is a major risk factor for heart disease, Dr. Ogedegbe shares some of his own stress-busting strategies he practices daily. The Takeaway Find out where you stand heart-wise 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 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 new 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 Gbenga Ogedegbe, MD, MPH is the inaugural and founding director of the Institute for Excellence in Health Equity (IEHE) at NYU Langone Health. He is the Dr. Adolph & Margaret Berger Professor of Medicine and Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He is a leading NIH-funded scientist in health equity research. He has led numerous NIH-funded studies for cardiovascular disease risk reduction with a focus on developing and evaluating clinic-community linkage models of care to address inequities in health outcomes. Dr. Ogedegbe is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the United States Prevention Services Task Force (USPSTF). He is a Fellow of many scientific organizations including the American Heart Association, American College of Physicians and the Academy of Behavioral Medicine. After obtaining his MD degree in Ukraine, Dr. Ogedegbe completed his residency in internal medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, followed by a fellowship training in Health Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology at Cornell University, during which received his MPH from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Prior to his current position, he was a faculty member at both Cornell Weill Medical College and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
In this episode of the podcast, Brady Stevenson, the Head of Recruiting at Virta Health, discusses strategies related to branding and engagement within recruitment. Brady speaks about marketing strategies, managing budgets, measuring growth, and the importance of a strong mission to attract talent. He emphasizes the importance of recruiting being a company-wide initiative, not just a role for recruiters. Brady's team combines efforts with the company's marketing team to grow their LinkedIn following and build their talent community. They also survey their employee base to understand what they value in their work, which helps to improve Virta's value proposition. Finally, Brady talks about the company's long-term vision, including the importance of investing in employer branding for long-term benefit, even during less competitive times in the talent market. Highlights: 00:54 Understanding Virta Health and Its Mission 02:11 The Role of Employer Branding in Recruitment 03:22 Strategic Approach to Branding and Engagement 03:50 The Importance of Employee Value Proposition 06:46 Building and Nurturing Talent Communities 13:03 Balancing Recruiting and Marketing Efforts 20:47 The Impact of Market Changes on Recruitment Guest: Brady Stevenson has been in Recruiting for over 15 years, starting his career at a recruiting agency after graduating from UCLA. He gained valuable experience early on but soon decided to explore internal recruiting—a decision he has never regretted. Stevenson played a crucial role in recruiting at Zynga during its most significant period of hypergrowth. Following that, he joined a series of tech startups, often as the first Recruiting hire, tasked with building the recruitment function and team from the ground up. Among his achievements, his work at Postmates stands out, where he established and led the Recruiting department, significantly contributing to the company's expansion from about 50 to 500 employees. Currently, Stevenson is the Head of Recruiting at Virta Health, a health tech company on a mission to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevensonbrady/ ------ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Talent Tango, and we would appreciate it if you would take a minute to rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Want to learn more about us? Head over at https://www.elevano.com Have questions or want to cover specific topics with our future guests? Please message me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirbormand (Amir Bormand)
We caught up with Amit Shah and he discussed Virta's mission to reverse Type 2 diabetes and obesity through personalized nutrition and continuous remote monitoring. He also discusses he challenges of scaling Virta's pioneering clinical, technology, and business model - including evolving massive workflows and systems amid rapid growth and how recent GLP-1 obesity drug approvals are tailwinds driving adoption of Virta's more sustainable, cost-effective solution. Amit Shah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitrshah1/Chris Hoyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishoyd/For the full YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Fl-_SsHEz0YVirta Health Website: https://www.virtahealth.com/Virta Health YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/virtahealth Product in Healthtech is community for healthtech product leaders, by product leaders. For more information, and to sign up for our free webinars, visit www.productinhealthtech.com.
In this episode, Amit Shah, COO of Virta Health, sits down with Ilana Solomon to discuss how Virta health is working to reverse Type II Diabetes in over 100 million people. They explore topics related to continuous remote care models, data in healthcare, health equity, and patient centered diabetes and obesity care. The Healthcare Community at Kellogg is always looking to collaborate with industry leaders. To learn more about Healthscape or the Kellogg Healthcare Club, please contact Ilana Solomon.
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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In today's episode, I'm super excited to welcome my friend Russell Sprole, who is the Founder and Managing Partner of Virta Ventures, which is an early stage, climate tech venture capital firm. Here's a closer look at the episode: Russell Sproul shares his journey as a founder and venture capitalist in the climate tech industry. Career pivot from sports TV to climate tech investing . 1:30 Russell's Emmy Awards, including three for Sunday Night Football and the Beijing Olympics. Reducing food waste in the agriculture industry. Investing in startups during the pandemic. Venture capital investing strategies and advice. Technology and innovation for environmental preservation. Resources: Website: https://www.virtaventures.co/ Russell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellsprole/ Russell Twitter: https://twitter.com/RussellSprole Virta LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virta-ventures/
In today's episode, I'm super excited to welcome my friend Russell Sprole, who is the Founder and Managing Partner of Virta Ventures, which is an early stage, climate tech venture capital firm. Here's a closer look at the episode: Russell Sproul shares his journey as a founder and venture capitalist in the climate tech industry. Career pivot from sports TV to climate tech investing . 1:30 Russell's Emmy Awards, including three for Sunday Night Football and the Beijing Olympics. Reducing food waste in the agriculture industry. Investing in startups during the pandemic. Venture capital investing strategies and advice. Technology and innovation for environmental preservation. Resources: Website: https://www.virtaventures.co/ Russell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellsprole/ Russell Twitter: https://twitter.com/RussellSprole Virta LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virta-ventures/
This week's episode is a little different than our usual format. It's a podcast that I recorded a few days ago, where I was interviewed by Gill Eapen of the Scientific Sense Podcast, please enjoy.LINK:robertlufkinmd.com/chapter - Free Chapter 1 SampleLies I Taught in Medical School - WebsiteScientific Sense - Apple PodcastTIMESTAMPS:00:13 - Lies I Taught in Medical School01:13 - Gill Eapen 01:14 - Scientific Sense Podcast05:44 - Three Macronutrients Fat07:24 - Metabolically Unhealthy09:07 - Carbohydrates09:50 - Fat14:20 - Insulin Stimulating Diet18:45 - Insulin Resistance20:39 - Virta----------#carnivorediet #diabetes #pancreas #insulin #fructose #alzheimer #cancer #metabolicdiseases #mTOR #robertlufkinmd #drlufkin #robertlufkin #stephensideroff #drsideroff #stephensideroffphd #healthlongevitysecrets #pathlongevity*** CONNECT WITH ROBERT LUFKIN MD ON SOCIAL MEDIA ***Web: https://robertlufkinmd.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/robertlufkinmdYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/RobertLufkinMDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robertlufkinmd*** CONNECT WITH STEPHEN SIDEROFF PHD ON SOCIAL MEDIA ***Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.sideroffTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrSideroffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephensideroff/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstephensideroff/*** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS ***We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us for your health industry product or service, please contact us at:https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/contact/NOTE: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen here. Robert Lufkin MD may at any time and at its sole discretion change or replace the information available on this channel. To the extent permitted by mandatory law, Robert Lufkin MD shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any content available on this channel, including viruses, regardless of the accuracy or completeness of any such content.
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 KimInstagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dcFacebook: facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdcLearn more about working with Kim: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/
Dr. Amy McKenzie discusses the work at Virta Health, an online specialty medical clinic that treats patients with type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and pre-diabetes. Virta's treatment approach includes a ketogenic diet and technology-enabled continuous remote care. By using this approach, Virta Health has been able to help patients reduce or eliminate insulin and other oral medications. Clinical trials have significantly improved patients' insulin requirements and other medication reductions. Tune in as we chat about Virta Health's game-changing new model for optimal management when it comes to diabetes. How the Ketogenic Diet Empowers Insulin Users to Slash DependencyThe ketogenic diet has gained significant attention recently for its potential benefits in managing various health conditions, including type 2 diabetes. One organization at the forefront of utilizing this diet for diabetes management is Virta Health. Virta Health is an online specialty medical clinic focusing on patients with type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and pre-diabetes. Their treatment approach addresses the underlying principle of insulin resistance common to these conditions. The primary component of their protocol is a ketogenic diet or nutritional ketosis. This diet involves consuming ultra-low carbohydrate meals that force the body to rely on fat for energy instead of glucose.Unleashing the Power of Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Diabetes MedicationReducing medication for diabetes is a topic of great interest and importance in the field of healthcare. Diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management to control blood sugar levels and prevent complications. Traditionally, medications have been a critical component of diabetes treatment, helping to lower blood sugar and manage the disease. However, there is growing evidence that reducing medication use, particularly insulin, can have significant benefits for patients with type 2 diabetes. The ketogenic diet has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and promote weight loss. By following this diet, patients can reduce their reliance on medications, including insulin, and improve blood sugar control.Revolutionizing Diabetes Care: Introducing a Game-Changing New Model for Optimal ManagementThe Virta Health program uses a ketogenic diet, which helps regulate blood sugar levels and reduces insulin dependence in type 2 diabetes. By limiting carbohydrates, the body relies on fats for energy, improving insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control. The program offers continuous remote care and physician monitoring through an app-based system. It provides ongoing support, accountability, and treatment adjustments. Peer support is also available to connect patients and foster a sense of community.Key Takeaways:[04:49] A ketogenic diet reduces insulin use[07:03] Reducing medications improves diabetes management[13:50] Importance of weight loss in diabetes reversal[19:03] Ketones have potential health benefits[23:06] Health coaching improves diabetes management[27:33] Improve patient outcomes through research[33:14] Make research evidence freely accessibleResources:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymckenzie5/Virta Health: https://www.virtahealth.com/Research: https://www.virtahealth.com/research Support the show
On this week's episode of the podcast, I welcomed Turo Virta! I had the pleasure of being on Turo's podcast a little over month ago and was happy to welcome him onto my show. We discussed: The unfortunate situation most place themselves in through unrealistic expectations. Understanding whether or not your body is ready to lose weight right now? Reverse Dieting Benefits How eating more is going to help repair your relationship with food. Setting boundaries for yourself as you start into a fat loss phase. Getting specific with your goals and using periodization to reach each of them. What has helped his most successful clients maintain their weight long term. What to do when you're not at your goal weight, but you need to take a break from a fat loss phase. Turo's top two recommendations for getting started on your own journey. Thanks again, Turo, for joining me on today's show! If you'd like to connect with Turo Virta: Podcast: FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast Instagram: @personaltrainer_turo TikTok: @personaltrainer_turo Website: personaltrainerturo.com How to Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/ Work with Conquer Fitness and Nutrition for 1:1 Coaching: https://forms.gle/A7yZfj9uYJPQtvsL6
Dr. Jeff Volek has been investigating how humans adapt to ketogenic—and carbohydrate-restricted diets for the past 30 years. Today, Jeff returns to STEM-Talk to discuss a growing accumulation of studies supporting a ketogenic diet as a way to improve metabolic health, as well as research confirming the relative safety of dietary fat. Jeff is a professor in the Department of Human Sciences at Ohio State University. He is known for his research on the clinical application of ketogenic diets in the management of insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes. His research particularly aims to understand individual variability, including how well-formulated ketogenic diets alter fatty acid composition, lipoprotein metabolism, gut microbiome and overall metabolic health. Jeff has performed several prospective diet studies that demonstrate that well-formulated ketogenic diets result in substantial improvements in (if not complete reversal of) metabolic syndrome and type-2 diabetes. In today's episode, we talk to Jeff about: -- How a well-formulated ketogenic diet results not only in weight loss, but also leads to substantial improvements in insulin resistance as well as improvements in a number of cardio-metabolic biomarkers associated with metabolic syndrome. -- The remarkable progress that has been made in the science of low-carbohydrate nutrition in the past 30 years. -- How Jeff's research has expanded to look at a well-formulated ketogenic diet's potential in the treatment of mental health, heart disease and cancer. -- An initiative Jeff is conducting to address how the poor metabolic health of the nation is impacting our military troops and therefore poses a significant threat to the future of the military and our nation's defense. -- We also ask Jeff about his thoughts on the recent popularity of fasting and time-restricted eating. We then ask what his own daily dietary intake looks like. Show notes [00:02:48] Ken opens the interview welcoming Jeff back to STEM-Talk. Ken mentions that Jeff, who appeared on episode 43, has perhaps published more research on the ketogenic diet and its effects on humans than anyone. While most STEM-Talk listeners are familiar with Jeff's research, Ken points out that many people might not know that Jeff was once an accomplished powerlifter, achieving impressive numbers for his body weight. Ken asks Jeff what his best lifts were, and if his background in powerlifting inspired him to study exercise physiology. [00:05:25] Dawn mentions there is a paradigm shift in terms of low-carb diets and the public perception regarding the relative safety of dietary fat. Americans have long been led to believe that saturated fats lead to obesity and heart disease. Dawn goes on to explain that in the last 20 years, there has been a steady accumulation of studies supporting carbohydrate restriction as well as the relative safety of dietary fat. Jeff addressed this in a paper in Science titled “Dietary Fat: From Foe to Friend?”, and also a paper in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology titled “Saturated Fats and Health: A Reassessment and Proposal for Food Based Recommendations” Dawn asks Jeff to talk about this research and what listeners should take from it. [00:08:37] Ken mentions that Jeff at one point in his life demonized fat, and was a strong advocate for low-fat diets. Ken asks what changed his mind on this issue. [00:10:04] Dawn mentions that when Jeff was interviewed back in 2017, he was in the early stages of launching Virta, a company that was founded in 2014 to address the type-2 diabetes epidemic that we're seeing in the United States and across the world. Dawn asks Jeff to explain what type-2 diabetes is and how it's different than type-1. [00:13:36] Ken explains that diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower-limb amputation. In light of this, Ken asks Jeff if we know how many deaths can be annually attri...
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