Épisodes

  • EP 16: Functional Medicine Meets Tech— At Scale with Jennifer Wangler

    EP 16: Functional Medicine Meets Tech— At Scale with Jennifer Wangler
    Sep 9 2025
    In this episode of Get to the Root, Dr. Erica Armstrong sits down with Jennifer Wangler, VP of Technology at The Right Place. Jennifer shares her story, from starting in her family business to now leading Tech Week Grand Rapids and driving growth in the region’s tech ecosystem. The conversation covers the mission to double the tech workforce and how community-driven events like Tech Week GR showcase innovation and spark new connections across industries. Resources: Learn more about The Right Place. Connect with Jennifer on Linkedin.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    16 min
  • EP 15: Bringing Functional Medicine to the Workplace with Barb Chong

    EP 15: Bringing Functional Medicine to the Workplace with Barb Chong
    Aug 26 2025
    What if your employees could uncover the root cause of their health concerns? In this episode of Get to the Root, Barbra Chong, Payroll and Benefits Business Partner at Fastco Industries, shares how her company partnered with Root to bring functional medicine into employee benefits. From her own relief from chronic migraines to the lasting energy and improved health employees are experiencing, Barbra highlights the impact of Root’s doctor-and-dietitian approach, advanced labs, and practical nutrition education.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    12 min
  • EP 14: Rebuilding Healthcare from the Ground Up with Dave Chase

    EP 14: Rebuilding Healthcare from the Ground Up with Dave Chase
    Aug 5 2025
    What if your company could cut healthcare costs while improving employee care? In this episode, Dave Chase, founder of Health Rosetta, shares how employers can escape the broken system with transparent, value-based plans focused on advanced primary care and root-cause medicine. Hear how companies are using community-owned plans and open tools to create a more equitable, sustainable healthcare future. Plus, get a sneak peek at RosettaFest, where leaders come together to share ideas and celebrate progress. Tune in to learn how your organization can be part of this healthcare transformation. Resources: Connect with and follow Dave Chase on LinkedIn. Follow Health Rosetta on LinkedIn and visit their website. Learn more about RosettaFest 2025 here! Follow Root Functional Medicine on LinkedIn and visit their website. Get your own Root Cause Panel to uncover root potential causes and optimize health here!
    Voir plus Voir moins
    23 min
  • EP 13: How to Improve Your Health Benefits with Bruce Tap

    EP 13: How to Improve Your Health Benefits with Bruce Tap
    Jul 29 2025
    In this episode, Bruce Tap, president of Fastco Industries, shares why he brought Root’s functional medicine benefits to his team and how they’re already making a difference. He talks about his goal to offer high-quality care while keeping out-of-pocket costs low, and what stood out about Root’s big-picture approach. Bruce also offers tips for other self-funded companies, like using direct primary care to reduce unnecessary visits, working with transparent pharmacy benefit managers to cut drug costs, and using advanced lab testing to catch issues early and support long-term health.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    22 min
  • EP 12: Food, Mood, and Nervous System Support with Danielle Fiskars-Byers

    EP 12: Food, Mood, and Nervous System Support with Danielle Fiskars-Byers
    Jul 15 2025
    All about what you can do to support mental health. From habit stacking to limbic system retraining, blood sugar balance, and nutrition for the gut-brain connection, Dr. Armstrong and Danielle dive into practical functional medicine strategies that help improve mood, build resilience, and support your nervous system. Learn how daily habits and food choices can work together to help you feel more like yourself from the inside out.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    32 min
  • EP 11: When Innovative Care Meets an Innovative Payment Model with Andy Schoonover

    EP 11: When Innovative Care Meets an Innovative Payment Model with Andy Schoonover
    Jul 1 2025
    What if your healthcare dollars actually supported root cause medicine and the community around you? In this episode of Get to the Root, Dr. Armstrong talks with Andy Schoonover, founder of CrowdHealth, about a transparent, community-based alternative to traditional insurance. After a denied claim, Andy built a model where members fund each other’s bills, skip networks, and access care focused on getting the best outcomes on their own terms. CrowdHealth empowers people to take control of their physical, emotional, and financial health—without the constraints of traditional health plans. Resources: Connect with and follow Andy Schoonover on LinkedIn. Learn more about CrowdHealth on their LinkedIn and Instagram, and explore their website.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    25 min
  • EP 10: Building a Healthy Relationship with Food with Lauren Hanson

    EP 10: Building a Healthy Relationship with Food with Lauren Hanson
    Jun 17 2025
    People can develop unhealthy relationships with food for many reasons, from body image concerns, food sensitivities, chronic illness, and more. In this episode, Lauren Hanson, MS, RDN, Functional Registered Dietitian at Root, breaks down practical strategies to improve your connection to eating. Discover how to add nourishment and variety, support your microbiome, and honor your hunger cues. Learn how to adopt an "addition" mindset where you focus on the nutrient-dense foods you're adding to your plate. Tune in for an approachable and actionable conversation!
    Voir plus Voir moins
    17 min
  • EP 09: Food as Medicine in the Garden with Dr. Michelle Seguin

    EP 09: Food as Medicine in the Garden with Dr. Michelle Seguin
    Jun 3 2025
    From improved gut health and dietary diversity to reduced stress and a stronger connection to food, gardening is a powerful way to practice food as medicine. In today’s episode, Michelle Seguin, MD, IFMCP, a functional medicine physician at Root and passionate gardener, joins Dr. Erica Armstrong to explore these benefits and more. Dr. Seguin shares how growing even a few herbs or vegetables can positively impact your health. She also highlights some of Root’s spring menu favorites that showcase the benefits of seasonal, homegrown ingredients. Whether you have a backyard garden or a single pot on your windowsill, this episode will inspire you to get planting and nourish your body and mind through the food you grow.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    23 min