From Wall Street to the frontlines of mental health innovation, Dr. Sarah Adler has never been afraid to challenge broken systems. In this powerful episode, the founder and CEO of Wave shares her journey to reimagining care through tech-driven, deeply human solutions.
Sarah unpacks the often-overlooked role of social determinants, and she opens up about building Wave, the leadership lessons that came with it, and how mindfulness can help us reclaim our mental well-being in an era of digital overload.
Whether you're a founder, a leader in health, or someone navigating your own wellness journey, this conversation will leave you inspired to rethink what's possible.
We dive into:
✔️ Why personalized mental health care matters
✔️ How AI can enhance (not replace) connection and what it truly means to design for accessibility
✔️ The impact of gender bias in diagnosis and treatment
✔️ Why self-advocacy is a radical act for women navigating health care
Timeline:
00:00 Accessibility in Mental Health Tech
03:04 The Vision Behind WAVE
06:11 Addressing Inequities in Mental Health Care
09:12 Reinventing Mental Health Care
12:11 Proactive vs Reactive Mental Health Care
15:33 Transdiagnostic Approaches in Mental Health
18:31 AI in Mental Health: Balancing Technology and Humanity
21:29 Empowering Women in Mental Health
24:31 Shifting the Narrative: From Pathology to Empowerment
27:42 Navigating Modern Mental Health Challenges
28:56 Mindfulness and Social Media Use
32:20 Leadership Lessons in Healthcare
37:33 Building a Mission-Driven Team
41:23 Balancing Innovation with Clinical Rigor
45:41 Navigating Funding Challenges as a Woman Founder
52:09 The Future of Mental Health Care
56:18 SPONSORED BY.mp4
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