How Hitting Rock Bottom Led To A Life Of Purpose with Joe Burton

#7: In this Member Spotlight episode of the Evexia Exchange, Scott and Warren sit down with Joe Burton, President & CEO of Nova One and former President of Headspace and Rethink Care, to talk about the changing nature of healthcare and why mental and emotional wellbeing must be at the center of it.

Joe shares how growing up in a family deeply impacted by addiction, loss, and mental illness eventually led him to leave a big corporate career, find mindfulness, and devote his life to building digital health solutions that actually help people heal.

From the crisis of loneliness to the limits of “sick care,” from the promise and danger of AI to the power of real-life community at Club Evexia, this conversation is honest, vulnerable, and full of practical wisdom.

In this episode, we explore:

• Joe’s powerful personal story and how it shaped his mission in mental health
• Why our current system is really sick care and not true healthcare
• How mental and physical health are inseparable—and what happens when we separate them
• The vision behind Nova One and bringing preventive and curative care together on one platform
• Why 5% of members with serious mental illness and substance use issues drive over 50% of healthcare costs
• How Nova One is using digital tools to get people from “I need help” to expert care in days, not months
• The global epidemic of loneliness—and how places like Club Evexia can act like modern “blue zones”
• The upside and real risks of AI in mental health (including “AI psychosis”)
• Three simple, Blue Zone–aligned practices Joe recommends for better sleep, less stress, and more joy

About Joe Burton

Joe Burton is the President & CEO of Nova One, a digital health platform that unites preventive and curative behavioral healthcare in one integrated experience. He’s a seasoned executive and visionary leader in digital wellbeing and behavioral health, former Founder & CEO of Will, and former President of Headspace and Rethink Care. An alumnus of Harvard Business School and author of Creating Mindful Leaders, Joe focuses on transforming behavioral healthcare and creating more holistic pathways to mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

About the Evexia Exchange

A podcast by Club Evexia—a wellness community in Southern Marin focused on fitness, longevity, and belonging. Founders Scott Raymond & Warren Gendel interview practitioners, members, and thinkers on living well together. Produced by Resonate Studio, LLC.

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