Kristina Saffran, CEO of Equip, discusses her personal experiences with anorexia, the industry inflections in healthcare, the importance of aligning incentives, the role of healthcare investors, and the impact of grit as an entrepreneur. She also shares advice for college students and talks about navigating mental health in college. Finally, she touches on turning anxiety into adrenaline and provides closing advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

In this engaging discussion, Kristina Saffran, co-founder and CEO of Equip, shares her personal journey from battling anorexia to revolutionizing eating disorder treatment. She emphasizes the importance of community support and innovative virtual care models. The conversation dives into the stigma surrounding eating disorders, the challenges posed by social media, and the critical need for accessible, evidence-based treatment options. Kristina also highlights the potential for new strategies, including the role of psychedelics, in promoting recovery.

In this engaging discussion, Kristina Saffran, co-founder and CEO of Equip Health, shares her inspiring journey from anorexia recovery to creating a virtual provider revolutionizing eating disorder treatment. She highlights the staggering fact that 80% of Americans suffering from eating disorders lack access to adequate care. Kristina delves into misconceptions surrounding these disorders, the innovative multidisciplinary approach of Equip, and the critical role of insurance collaboration to improve treatment access. Her insights are a beacon for aspiring healthcare entrepreneurs.