Andy Schoonover is the founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a company that aims to revolutionize the healthcare payment system through crowdfunding. Schoonover's journey into healthcare innovation was sparked by a personal experience when his daughter needed a simple medical procedure, resulting in an $8,000 bill that their insurance refused to cover. This frustration with the traditional health insurance system led him to create a more transparent and supportive alternative.

CrowdHealth operates in all 50 states and offers members a way to manage healthcare costs through a monthly subscription model and crowdfunding for medical expenses. The platform emphasizes transparency, affordability, and personalized support, providing services such as bill negotiation, discounted prescriptions, and access to virtual care.

In this episode Andy Schoonover and I talk about the foundation and mission of CrowdHealth, aiming to revolutionize the traditional insurance industry. Schoonover narrates his motivations stemming from personal dissatisfaction with conventional healthcare systems, leading to the creation of an alternative that promotes healthier lifestyles and aligns financial incentives with wise health choices. The discussion broadens to the concept of rationalizing detrimental behaviors by large entities for financial gain, and how such practices negatively impact society's well-being.

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Show notes:

00:12 Introducing Crowd Health: A New Approach to Healthcare

03:58 Building a Parallel Health System: The Crowd Health Mission

01:50 Andy's Journey: From Healthcare Professional to Revolutionizing the Industry

11:59 Navigating the Healthcare System: Personal Stories and Solutions

32:55 Understanding the Root Cause: Lifestyle Changes for Better Health

38:11 Redefining Diet: From Carnivore to Sapien

42:31 Understanding Metabolic Health

43:48 The Slow Danger of Processed Foods

01:00:54 The Spiritual Aspects of Health

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Stephan van Vliet, PhD, is a distinguished researcher specializing in nutritional metabolomics at the Center for Human Nutrition Studies at Utah State University. He is widely recognized for his groundbreaking work in identifying and analyzing over 50,000 bioactive secondary compounds in meat. Dr. van Vliet's research emphasizes the nutritional and environmental implications of these compounds, particularly their roles in human health and disease prevention. His work challenges conventional dietary recommendations by highlighting the complex nutrient profile of meat and its potential benefits beyond primary nutrients. His contributions to the field have been published in numerous esteemed scientific journals, making significant impacts on our understanding of diet and health.

SHOW NOTES

01:10 Introduction to the Center for Human Nutrition Studies

02:07 Exploring Nutrition Studies and Grass-Fed Beef Research

03:03 Collaborations and Mentorship in Nutrition Science

04:46 The Impact of Diet on Human Health: A Deep Dive

18:40 The Complexity of Food and Its Nutritional Value

36:53 Regenerative Agriculture and Its Economic Implications

42:47 Debunking Processed Meat Myths

43:43 The Surprising Health Benefits of Traditional Meats

47:30 Nutrient Density and Satiety: The Protein Leverage Hypothesis

48:44 Exploring the World of Secondary Compounds

52:21 The Power of Whole Foods: Simple Yet Effective

54:32 Personalizing Nutrition: One Size Does Not Fit All

01:10:31 The Height and Health Connection: A Global Perspective

01:14:41 Regenerative Agriculture: Beyond the Hype

01:21:52 Concluding Thoughts: Accessibility and Health

In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into Mollie Engelhart's transformative journey from a lifelong vegan upbringing to embracing regenerative agriculture and modifying her Los Angeles restaurant, Sage Bistro, to incorporate regenerative meat. Engelhart shares her compelling story, backed by her experience as both a regenerative farmer and a vegan chef, highlighting the environmental, nutritional, and ethical considerations that led to her pivotal shift. This discussion not only sheds light on the practical aspects of sustainable farming and the impact of dietary choices on personal health and the environment but also illustrates Engelhart's commitment to nutrient-dense food production and her vision for the future of sustainable dining.

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SHOW NOTES

02:33 Molly Engelhardt's Big Announcement: A Vegan Restaurateur's Shift to Regenerative Practices

04:11 The Realities of Veganism and the Importance of Animal Nutrition

14:58 Molly's Personal Journey: From Veganism to Regenerative Farming

22:29 Raising a Family on a Regenerative Farm: Diverse Diets and Health Insights

22:49 Adopting a Regenerative Lifestyle: Osmar's Story

28:36 Navigating Beliefs and Changing Perspectives: A Conversation on Food, Health, and Society

34:16 Celebrating Earth Day with Regenerative Agriculture

34:21 The Common Ground of Soil Health

35:30 The Impact of Big Ag and Big Pharma on Agriculture

36:13 The Harsh Realities of Monocropping

38:07 Embracing Regenerative Farming Practices

44:41 The Journey from Veganism to Regenerative Agriculture

44:42 Traditional Diets and Dental Health

57:07 The Dangers of Processed Foods and the Benefits of Whole Foods

01:05:17 Fermentation: Unlocking Nutritional Value in Indigenous Diets

01:06:40 Reflecting on Modern Diets and the Genius of Human Adaptation

01:07:44 Announcing the New Regenerative Kitchen Concept

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