Healthcare Wayfinders
Welcome to Healthcare Wayfinders, where we are routing you to more accessible and cost-effective healthcare by exploring the stories and innovations that are making healthcare more accessible for individuals and communities. From pioneering companies and grassroots movements to revolutionary products and services, we bring you conversations with the leaders working to improve healthcare from the ground up.
In each episode, we dive deep into how these trailblazers are breaking down barriers to access—whether through affordability, convenience, or transparency—so you can find better healthcare solutions without the hassle. Whether you're searching for ways to cut your healthcare costs, like lab testing, streamline your healthcare experience, or uncover the latest advancements in patient care, we’re here to guide you.
While we appreciate the top-down solutions being advocated by government and industry, our focus is on empowering you with real, actionable insights from those creating meaningful change at the individual and community level. Tune in to discover how you can gain control over your healthcare decisions and connect with the resources you need to thrive.
Subscribe now and join the movement to make healthcare better for everyone.
Episodes
20 episodes
🎙️ The Glove That Relieves Hand Pain | Téa Phillips | Healthcare Wayfinders Podcast
Ep#021 of Healthcare Wayfinders, host Zach Aten sits down with inventor and entrepreneur Téa Phillips, the creator of the @metaflexglove —an FDA-cleared, drug-free solution for arthritis, carpal tunnel, and hand pain from eve...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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20:25
🎙️ How Noom Helped Me Lose 20 Pounds | Honest Review + Tips | Healthcare Wayfinders Podcast
In this special solo episode of Healthcare Wayfinders, host Zach Aten shares his personal experience using the health and weight loss app Noom—a psychology-based tool that’s helped him lose 20 pounds and shift his entire mindset around food.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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12:46
Your Grandma Has a Story to Tell—This App Helps Her Share It
Episode: #018 How many stories from your parents or grandparents are still untold—and what would it mean to preserve them before it’s too late? In this episode of Healthcare Wayfinders, host Zach Aten sits down with Nick Hasty, the founder of <...
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Episode 18
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23:55
The Essential Guide to Strength Training and Nutrition for Busy Professionals
Episode #016 of Healthcare Wayfinders, host Zach Aten sits down with strength coach and nutrition expert Noah Renz to break down how working professionals and parents can prioritize ...
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Episode 16
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32:10
Navigating the Complexities of Assisted Living with Petunia: A Family's Guide
EPISODE: #17 In this episode of Healthcare Wayfinders, host Zach Aten speaks with Greg Hearn, founder of Petunia—a modern tool built to help families navigate one of life’s most emotional and complex decisions: finding the right assisted living...
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Episode 17
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22:44
Beyond Blood Sugar: Adele Health's New Approach to Diabetes Tracking & Prevention
Episode 015. What if managing diabetes didn’t have to be so complicated? In this episode of Healthcare Wayfinders, we’re joined by Mark Norton, founder of Adele Health, to discuss...
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Episode 15
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21:26
Rethinking Healthcare: The Membership Model That’s Disrupting Insurance
Episode 014 - In this episode of Healthcare Wayfinders, host Zach Aton sits down with Chris Ramcharitar, Vice President of Impact Health Sharing, to discuss a cost-effective, transparent alternative to traditional insurance. With a membership-b...
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Episode 14
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21:37
The Biggest Nutrition Lies We Tell Ourselves—And How to Overcome Them
Episode #013 What if the key to better health isn’t just what you eat, but how you think about food?In this episode of Healthcare Wayfinders, I sit down with Jennifer Hunt, a registered dietitian nutritionist and founder...
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Episode 13
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35:18
A Pediatric Surgeon’s Affordable Fix for Stuffy Noses and Sleepless Nights
#012 Parents, we’ve all been there—your baby is congested, can’t sleep, and you’re desperate for a solution. You try everything, but nothing works, and before you know it, you’re considering an expensive urgent care visit. But what if there was...
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Episode 12
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22:56
Healthcare Without Insurance? Enter Doctegrity. Jesse Ohayon on Making Care Accessible
#011 Imagine having 24/7 access to a doctor, mental health support, and even a vet—all without the hassle of waiting rooms or high costs. In this episode of Healthcare Wayfinders, we talk with Jesse Ohayon, founder and CEO of
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29:30
From Startup to VC: Frank Tighe’s Journey of Building and Scaling in Healthcare
#010 What would you do if the company you helped build was suddenly sold, leaving you out of a job? For Frank Tighe, that moment of uncertainty became the launchpad for an extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. In this episode of Healthcare...
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Episode 10
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54:37
MapHabit: A Breakthrough Tool for Dementia, Autism, and Brain Injury Care
#009 Caring for a loved one with dementia, autism, or a brain injury can be overwhelming. How do you help them stay independent while easing the burden on caregivers?In this episode of Healthcare Wayfinders, I sit do...
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Episode 9
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21:59
Healthcare Wayfinders Podcast Trailer 2025
Healthcare feels broken—but what if it's actually being rebuilt with you in mind? 💡Welcome to Healthcare Wayfinders, the podcast dedicated to cash-paying healthcare consumers, employers, and anyone searching for affordable, accessible, ...
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1:10
From Sick & Tired to Thriving: Derek's Health Transformation Using the Carnivore Diet
#008 | What if the foods you thought were healthy were actually making you sick?For years, Derek Ermatinger struggled with chronic illness, digestive issues, and autoimmune symptoms, bouncing between doctors with no clear a...
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Episode 8
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51:18
Making Healthcare Work for Everyone: Insights from Innovators and Experts
#007 In this episode, we explore how collaboration between clinicians and healthcare innovators is transforming the tools we use every day. Our guests, Shelli Pavone, co-founder and president of Inlightened<...
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Episode 7
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25:51
Breaking Barriers in Diabetes Care and GLP-1 Management with Diathrive
#006 In this episode of Healthcare Wayfinders, Michael Hennesey, founder of Diathrive, shares how his company is revolutionizing d...
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36:30
Making Lab Testing Affordable: Zach Aten’s Mission Behind Grassroots Labs
#005 In this special episode of the Healthcare Wayfinders Podcast, Zach Aten, CEO of Grassroots Labs, shares his journey of creating an online m...
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Episode 5
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22:14
Build Strength and Connection as an Older Adult: A Conversation with Eric Levitan
#004 Discover how Team Vivo’s online, live, small-group classes are transforming fitness and relationships for older adults. Join Eric Levitan to...
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Episode 4
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34:59