A Shot of Digital Health Therapy is a meticulously unproduced podcast hosted by health tech founders Eugene Borukhovich and Jim Joyce. Born in the pandemic, therapeutic by design—oh, and comedy is still included. We dive into unscripted conversations with the people shaping employer benefits, digital health moonshots, and the broader healthcare system. From real talk to ridiculous tangents, we spotlight the builders, thinkers, and occasional troublemakers moving the industry forward. We'd love to have you join us.
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A Shot of Digital Health Therapy is a meticulously unproduced podcast hosted by health tech founders Eugene Borukhovich and Jim Joyce. Born in the pandemic, therapeutic by design—oh, and comedy is still included. We dive into unscripted conversations with the people shaping employer benefits, digital health moonshots, and the broader healthcare system. From real talk to ridiculous tangents, we spotlight the builders, thinkers, and occasional troublemakers moving the industry forward. We'd love to have you join us.
Owen McCarthy: Cowbells, Code, and Campaign Trails
Shot of Digital Health Therapy
44 minutes
4 months ago
Owen McCarthy: Cowbells, Code, and Campaign Trails
On this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I went from cowbells to code to campaign trails with the one and only Owen McCarthy.
We covered a LOT:
✅ Bootstrapping MedRhythms from a napkin sketch to FDA approval
✅ Licensing Stevie Wonder’s music to help stroke patients walk again
✅ Why Maine needs robotic homes (and maybe fewer regulations)
✅ How it feels to run for Governor with a quick thought on the Big Beautiful Bill
✅ oh... and even spoke about the very real Uncle Thump (not Trump)
Owen’s journey from logging trucks to legislative vision is the very definition of full circle. And spoiler: you don’t want to miss his advice to future founders 👇
Fun Mentions as always: Steve Seuntjens Marco Mohwinckel Roberto Ascione William Stevens Tech Tour Brian Harris Ann Mond Johnson Megan Coder
00:00–02:00 — Opening from Switzerland: Cowbells, Confessions & TechTour
Hosts kick off with scenic vibes and introduce Owen from a mountaintop moment.
02:00–04:30 — Roots in Rural Maine: Logging, Cows & College Dreams
Owen shares his upbringing in Patten, Maine, with stories of family, hard work, and dad’s unforgettable advice.
04:30–08:30 — From Engineering to Entrepreneurship: How MedRhythms Started
From water treatment sales to Harvard to building a healthtech company with heart (and rhythm).
08:30–14:00 — Bootstrapping to Breakthrough: MedRhythms, Brian Harris & Real Outcomes
The early days of therapy, scaling manually, and why universal music licensing took 18 months.
14:00–16:30 — Working with Stevie Wonder: Music, IP, and Big Biz Buy-In
The surprising (and charming) tale of pitching Universal and name-dropping Stevie mid-deal.
16:30–21:00 — Defining DTx: Alliance Building, Policy Work, and Lessons Learned
What it takes to create an industry from scratch, and why “starting with reimbursement” matters.
21:00–24:00 — The Case for Rural Tech: Healthcare Access in Remote Maine
Why digital care and EMS are urgent lifelines in the U.S.’s oldest and second-most rural state.
24:00–27:30 — Jumping into Politics: What Drove Owen to Run for Governor
Owen reflects on his decision to run, family conversations, and chasing calm in the hurricane.
27:30–37:30 — Platform Breakdown: Housing, Energy, Healthcare & Modular Dreams
A detailed look at his policies: robotic homes, energy equity, and cancer care via telehealth.
37:30–43:00 — Legacy, Leadership & Advice to Future Founders
From Uncle Thump to reimbursement-first strategy, Owen gets real about impact and longevity.
Shot of Digital Health Therapy
A Shot of Digital Health Therapy is a meticulously unproduced podcast hosted by health tech founders Eugene Borukhovich and Jim Joyce. Born in the pandemic, therapeutic by design—oh, and comedy is still included. We dive into unscripted conversations with the people shaping employer benefits, digital health moonshots, and the broader healthcare system. From real talk to ridiculous tangents, we spotlight the builders, thinkers, and occasional troublemakers moving the industry forward. We'd love to have you join us.
