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Digital Health Heavyweights
This conversational podcast brings you exclusive interviews with all the Heavyweights in Digital Health. Hosted by Norm Volsky, a top industry headhunter, whose team helped scale companies including Livongo, Hinge Health, Lyra, Virta, Progyny and many more. This series will bring listeners insights into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies driving the digital health revolution.
In each episode, Norm sits down with some of the most influential and innovative leaders in healthcare technology today from legendary founders who have built successful companies, venture capitalists who have led funding rounds, HR/Benefits leaders at forward thinking companies, Consultants and Brokers at the top benefits consulting firms, and other impactful visionaries challenging the status quo in healthcare. Listeners can learn from the industry greats who have created what we now know as health benefits, and who are changing the face of healthcare as we know it.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, a tech enthusiast, a start-up founder, benefits aficionado, jobseeker in Digital Health, or simply curious about the future of healthcare, Digital Health Heavyweights has something for you.
Digital Health Heavyweights
Episode 26- Stephen Sokoler, Founder & CEO of Journey
Norm sits down with Stephen Sokoler, CEO of Journey, who shares his journey from founding Altrum Honors to starting Journey, a mental health solution. He discusses the unique approach of Journey in proactively engaging employees and meeting them where they are. Stephen emphasizes the importance of reducing stigma around mental health and training managers to support their teams. He also highlights the impact of live group therapy and peer support in addressing mental health challenges. Stephen shares customer success stories and case studies, as well as his learnings in building Journey. He provides advice for founders in the digital health space and discusses the role of AI in mental health. Stephen concludes by sharing his personal wellness practices.
What makes Journey Special?
-Journey takes a proactive approach to mental health, engaging employees through daily emails, calendar integrations, and other tools to keep mental health top of mind.
-Live group therapy and peer support play a crucial role in addressing mental health challenges, providing employees with a supportive community and opportunities for growth.
-Journey has achieved significant success with Fortune 500 companies and universities, driving high engagement rates and clinical improvements.
-Reducing stigma and creating a culture that supports mental health are essential for the success of mental health programs in organizations.
Stephen Sokoler emphasizes the importance of sleep, exercise, nutrition, and meditation in maintaining overall wellness. Great episode if you're interested in how different Mental Health solutions differentiate, and how Journey is making a huge impact!
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