Episodes
Direct Primary Care and Lifestyle Medicine: Alex Sommers’ Prescription for Employer Health Plans
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Dr. Alex Sommers, president of Astia Health and a former ER physician, for an unfiltered look at why the U.S. healthcare system is so complicated and who benefits from that complexity. Dr. Sommers shares his personal journey fro...
How Crystal Smith Builds Wealth and Confidence for First Generation Entrepreneurs
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Uprising Show, we welcome Crystal Smith, entrepreneur, business consultant, author, and business broker, to share her insights on building, scaling, and exiting businesses, especially in the care industry. From her roots as a single mother and caregiver to bec...
Unlocking Healthcare Lending: Sharmeen Aqeel on Building a Fintech Platform for Clinics
Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Uprising Show! In this episode, host Vivek sits down with Sharmeen Aqeel, the founder of Lyyvora, a healthcare-focused lending platform based in Calgary, Canada. Sharmeen Aqeel shares her inspiring journey from her international upbringing - Pakistan,...
How ALBERTai Helps Families Safely Age at Home with Predictive Support and Care Solutions
Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Uprising Show! In this episode, host Vivek sits down with repeat guest David DuPlay, founder of Unity Global Care, to discuss an exciting new development in the world of aging and caregiver support - ALBERTai. Inspired by his own journey caring for hi...
Why Food as Medicine Is the Future of Chronic Care Management
Send us a text Get ready for an insightful episode of The Uprising Show as Vivek welcomes Roy, president of Life Chef Health, to discuss the intersection of healthcare innovation, leadership, and nutrition-driven care. Dive into a no-nonsense conversation about real challenges, lessons from the nonp...
From Microsoft to Truveta: Terry Myerson on Saving Lives with Healthcare Data
Send us a text Get the inside scoop on Truveta and healthcare innovation with CEO Terry Myerson in this candid conversation with host Vivek. Discover what’s happening behind the scenes as they discuss technology, data, and Truveta’s mission to save lives. Terry Myerson’s personal journey, including ...
Protecting Health Before Crisis Hits: Proact Life’s Mission with Dr. Sara Loden
Send us a text Welcome to a special episode of The Uprising Show! Today, we take you on a journey into the heart of Swedish healthcare with Dr. Sarah Loden, a physician and the founder of Proact Life. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Loden shares her passion for moving healthcare "upstream" focus...
Sergei Polevikov on Building Better Healthcare: AI, Barriers, and the Need for Brutal Honesty
Send us a text Welcome to The Uprising Show! In this thought-provoking episode, host Vivek sits down with Sergei Polevikov an accomplished mathematician, healthcare AI entrepreneur, and the candid author of the Substack newsletter "AI Health Uncut." Sergei shares his fascinating journey from Belarus...
From PT to Immersive Healthcare: Emily Davis and the Future of Rehab Technology
Send us a text In this episode of The Uprising Show, host Vivek sits down with Emily Davis, a Nashville-based physical therapist and co-founder of Averwell, a company pioneering immersive technology in healthcare. Emily shares insights from her 15 years in the field, reflecting on her journey from c...