Healthcare Uprising

18. Why You Need A Doula

Doulas are a vital part of a woman’s care team, yet they are often undervalued or misunderstood outside certain circles. While traditionally associated with natural or holistic-minded mothers, doulas provide essential support for all birthing individuals, ensuring healthier maternal outcomes for both mom and baby. As the healthcare industry shifts toward value-based care, recognizing the role of doulas is crucial. Their presence not only enhances the birthing experience but also aligns with a broader movement toward more natural, patient-centered approaches to pregnancy and delivery. By integrating doulas into mainstream maternal care, we can foster a more supportive and effective system for all.

Highlight Reel - Why You Need A Doula

Highlights from our conversation with doula and friend of the Uprising Anya Askew.

17. Personalized Nutrition for Every Body: AI, Nutrition, and Women's Health

Ashmi Health is revolutionizing how women manage hormonal disorders like PCOS by harnessing the power of AI for personalized nutrition solutions. Food and nutrition play a crucial role in healthcare, especially in women’s health, influencing conditions both positively and negatively. By analyzing individual needs, AI can guide users toward dietary choices that help regulate hormones, reduce symptoms, and improve overall well-being.
Technology is a powerful tool—one we carry in our pockets every day. AI-driven apps like Ashmi Health can empower women with real-time, science-backed guidance to make better nutrition choices tailored to their unique bodies. However, for such a platform to be truly effective, diversity must be a priority. Cultural and ethnic backgrounds significantly impact dietary habits and health outcomes, meaning broad representation in research and testing is essential. A one-size-fits-all approach won’t work—only by including a wide range of users can we create a solution that genuinely supports all women on their health journeys.

Highlight Reel: Personalized Nutrition for Every Body

Highlights from our conversation with Piyali from Ashmi Health.

16. Prescribing Poetry for Improved Perspectives

After our episode 6 conversation with the Art Pharmacy in the U.S., we knew we had to speak with Deb Alma from the Poetry Pharmacy in London and Shropshire, England when we saw her on NBC Morning News.
Poetry, often seen as a fading art, has the power to heal by addressing a range of emotions—sadness, grief, change, growth, learning, and loss. Deb took this concept and transformed it into something truly alive and accessible to anyone in need. Many forms of art, including reading or writing poetry, play a crucial role in mental healing, aligning with the idea of “social prescribing”—the practice of using creative expression, whether through music, painting, or poetry, as a therapeutic tool. The Poetry Pharmacy has done just that.

Highlight Reel: Prescribing Poetry for Improved Perspectives

Highlights from our conversation with Deb Alma, original Emergency Poet and founder of the Poetry Pharmacy.

15. Own Your Medical Records

Guava Health is tackling one of the most significant challenges in healthcare—one that impacts both patients and providers. By revolutionizing the way health information is managed, Guava is transforming patient-provider interactions and empowering individuals to take control of their health. While especially valuable for those with chronic conditions, it’s just as useful for families or individuals who may not have major health issues but still benefit from having all their medical data in one place. Whether for routine care, unexpected emergencies, or simply gaining better insight into personal health, Guava provides a gateway to knowledge. And in healthcare, knowledge truly is power—allowing patients to make informed decisions and maximize the limited time they have with their doctors.
 
Resources:
Follow Guava Health on LinkedIn, Instagram and Tik Tok
Check out their website and download their app online here.

Highlight Reel: Own Your Medical Records

Highlights from episode 15 with Dr. Kat McGraw from Guava Health.

14. Take Control of Your Healthcare, There's an App for That

Managing chronic and multiple health conditions, or comorbidities even, can be extremely challenging when your health records sit with double digit numbers of providers and various health systems. To fully understand your visits, your diagnoses, all the doctors you are seeing and the meds you are taking, is far too much to have in multiple places. But that’s the typical situation for many living with chronic health conditions. But enter Guava Health to truly bring it all together in one place, in one app.  Isabel dives into the details of how this app functions and makes so many lives so much easier than they’ve ever experienced before.
Resources:Follow Guava Health on LinkedIn, Instagram and Tik TokCheck out their website and download their app online here. 

Highlight Reel: Take Control of Your Healthcare, There's an App for That

Highlights from our conversation with Isabelle from Guava Health, an app that compiles your healthcare files all in one place and much more.