The Wavelength
The mental health podcast designed for digital natives and those who are perplexed by them.
Join Sarah Adler on The Wavelength as she explores the evolving landscape of mental health and wellness for digital natives. With an emphasis on coping skills over labels, this forward-thinking show takes an irreverent, bold look at the latest trends shaping emotional health for those immersed in tech from a young age.
Featuring conversations with professionals, influencers and peers, The Wavelength creates an open space for those born digital to discuss the unique mental health effects of always-on technology and social media. From climate anxiety to education costs, each bi-weekly episode tackles pressing issues through a lens focused on tech-savvy millennials and Gen Z.
Leveraging her background spearheading innovative ways to deliver high-quality mental health care, host Sarah Adler lends credible insight into modern self-care. Join The Wavelength to learn coping methods and feel empowered to balance emotional wellness with digital demands.
The Wavelength
Exploring mental health and payer's market with Owen Muir, The Wavelength Episode 05
In this episode of The Wavelength, hosted by Dr. Sarah Adler, we are joined by Dr. Owen Muir. Dr. Muir, a psychiatrist and the founder of Fermata Health, shared his unique perspective on treatment, emphasizing his preference for approaches beyond medication, like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). We also touched on systemic issues in healthcare, particularly the financial incentives that can drive suboptimal treatments and the importance of listening and reflecting in medical practice. Dr. Muir's approach challenges conventional norms and advocates for a more holistic and effective model of care.
Timestamps:
00:20 Introducing Dr. Muir
01:50 The icebreaker
03:40 Dr. Muir’s views on medication
08:46 What’s going on with the current medical model?
13:10 The incentives in the current market
16:47 So what do we do?
18:34 Conclusion and Resources
Resources:
Why Wave: https://www.wavelife.io/why-wave
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Hotline: 988
The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org
Music: Bold Roses by Cloud System
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