S1E5: Tech & Habit Building: How to Improve Mental Health with Dr. Sarah Adler, founder of Wave

10/04/2025 56 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5

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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 careTimeline:00:00 Accessibility in Mental Health Tech03:04 The Vision Behind WAVE06:11 Addressing Inequities in Mental Health Care09:12 Reinventing Mental Health Care12:11 Proactive vs Reactive Mental Health Care15:33 Transdiagnostic Approaches in Mental Health18:31 AI in Mental Health: Balancing Technology and Humanity21:29 Empowering Women in Mental Health24:31 Shifting the Narrative: From Pathology to Empowerment27:42 Navigating Modern Mental Health Challenges28:56 Mindfulness and Social Media Use32:20 Leadership Lessons in Healthcare37:33 Building a Mission-Driven Team41:23 Balancing Innovation with Clinical Rigor45:41 Navigating Funding Challenges as a Woman Founder52:09 The Future of Mental Health Care56:18 SPONSORED BY.mp4Connect with our guestsWebsite: https://www.wavelife.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsarahadler/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/livewavelife/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/livewavelife/# | https://www.instagram.com/drsarahadler?igsh=MW02aXloaWw3dnBzZA== Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/share/15jmNUUyxD/?mibextid=wwXIfr | https://www.facebook.com/livewavelife Apple App: Wave: Mental Health Coaching : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wave-mental-health-coaching/id1586605076 RedefineHER Podcast CreditsHost: Brenda Armstrong - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/⁠⁠ Producer: Tarryn Long - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/⁠⁠ Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners search and placement experts | connecting purpose -driven organizations with top-tier talent to create thriving, impactful & diverse teams.More Details on RedefinHER Podcast:www.redefineherpodcast.comThanks for following and see you on our next episode!

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