"Second Opinion" with Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz MD & Luba Greenwood JD

Whose job is it to prevent chronic disease? with Dr. Robin Berzin, Founder & CEO of Parsley Health

Jul 31, 2024

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On the first episode of Second Opinion, Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood chat with Dr. Robin Berzin, the Founder & CEO of Parsley Health. Robin shares her journey from being a physician to founding Parsley Health, a digital health company that uses root cause medicine to drive powerful outcomes for patients with complex health needs. She also talks about how breakthroughs in data and AI are helping redefine primary care with data-driven insights. They explore crucial healthcare questions like "Whose job is it to prevent chronic disease?" and discuss whether digital health can deliver on prevention, treatment, and longevity. They reflect on the shortcomings of primary care, the impact of the standard American diet on health, the latest studies on cortisol, and the importance of a holistic approach to medicine. Thank you to our sponsor Awell, the leading CareOps platform.

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LINKS:

Subscribe to Robin’s Newsletter: https://robinberzinmd.com/

Subscribe to Parsley Health Newsletter: https://www.parsleyhealth.com/blog/category/news/

Parsley Health: https://www.parsleyhealth.com

ARTICLES MENTIONED:

Health care's "churn" problem: https://secondopinion.media/p/health-cares-churn-problem

How to balance cortisol levels to increase energy and lose weight: https://robinberzinmd.com/how-to-balance-cortisol-levels-to-increase-energy-and-lose-weight/

A Lot of What You’ve Heard About Cortisol Is Wrong: https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/cortisol-stress-hormone-adrenal-fatigue-02aab49a

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