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On this episode of The Uprising Show, host Vivek sits down with Jessica Baladad, founder of the Feel for Your Life app, to share her powerful journey from breast cancer patient to health-tech innovator. Diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer at the age of 33, Jessica describes how discovering a lump during a self-exam and navigating misdiagnosis led her to become a fierce advocate for women's health and self-advocacy. Through her story, she reveals the gaps she experienced in early detection and patient communication, and how these challenges inspired her to develop a free app that empowers women with the tools, education, and reminders they need to take charge of their breast health.

Jessica dives into the realities of building a startup from scratch, while recovering from major surgery and navigating the pandemic and discusses the barriers younger women still face in accessing breast screenings. Listeners will learn how the Feel for Your Life app leverages technology and AI to translate pathology reports and support women at every stage of their breast health journey. With candor, insight, and actionable advice on advocacy and resilience, Jessica's story is a testament to turning adversity into positive change for tens of thousands of women. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about breaking barriers, building communities, and what’s next in women's health innovation.

00:00 Breast Cancer App: "Feel For Your Life"

06:15 Overlooked Warning Signs

09:34 Advocate for Your Health

10:28 Advocate for Health and Trust

15:34 App Innovation Goes Viral

19:58 "Adapting to Unexpected Challenges"

23:06 "Improving Healthcare Through Positive Trauma"

26:37 AI Translates Medical Jargon

28:52 Self-Advocacy in Healthcare

31:00 "Finding Support When Lost"

36:17 "Healthcare Complexity and Strategic Partnerships"

41:02 Women's Healthcare Gap in 30s

42:44 Jessica's Story and Mission

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In this episode of The Uprising Show, Vivek sits down for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation with Henry O’Connell, the CEO and co-founder of Canary Speech. Henry shares his personal journey growing up in deep poverty and the lasting impact of community kindness, which fuels his mission to make healthcare accessible to all. Together, they dive into Canary Speech’s groundbreaking technology: a clinical tool using AI and voice analysis to detect neurological, cognitive, and behavioral health conditions through just 40 seconds of natural conversation.

Henry reveals how the company collaborates with leading healthcare institutions globally and discusses the vast potential of speech as a non-invasive, scalable, and deeply human diagnostic tool. From early detection of illnesses like Alzheimer’s, MS, and depression to expanding access and equity in healthcare worldwide, this episode explores the cutting edge of AI, innovation in diagnostics, and the future of compassionate medicine.

Whether you’re in health tech, a clinician, or just fascinated by the intersection of technology and humanity, this conversation will leave you thinking, “Wow, this needs to be everywhere.” Tune in for a look into a future where voice unlocks life-changing insights and brings us closer as a global community.

Timestamps:

00:00 "Enduring Poverty: A Lasting Impact"

04:23 Generosity in Hard Times

09:02 Parental Intuition and Communication

09:59 Parent's Intuition About Daughter's Mood

16:32 Multimodal Health Analysis via Vocal Biomarkers

18:48 Proprietary Diagnostic Algorithm Models

21:13 Early Detection in Cognitive Health

27:00 Efficient Consumer Screening System

28:01 Streamlined Healthcare Assessment Calls

33:52 "Vocal Biomarkers Enhance Data Richness"

34:47 Reimbursement Advances for Voice Analysis

40:07 Innovative Vocal Biomarker Advancements

41:29 Advanced Healthcare Diagnostics Preview

47:25 Seamless Dragon and Canary Integration

50:21 "Teamwork Powers Unprecedented Achievements"

52:28 AI Advancements in Child Diagnosis

55:04 "Heartfelt Gratitude"

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Welcome to a truly inspiring episode of The Uprising Show! Today, we sit down with Vishnu Maya Upadhyay, a triple-certified nurse practitioner with expertise in women's health, mental health, and behavioral health, and over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Raised in New Delhi and now based in Dallas, Vishnu shares her remarkable journey from being influenced by her mother's career as a midwife in India, through her international work in Bahrain, to eventually founding her own integrative clinic in the United States.

In this conversation, Vishnu Upadhyay opens up about her passion for preventive care, the importance of education in personal and professional growth, and what motivated her to continuously expand her medical training across multiple specialties. We dive deep into how she built her family-supported clinical practice from the ground up, her commitment to holistic and patient-centered care, and her unique perspective on the evolving landscape of healthcare, including the role of AI, integrative medicine, and the nurse practitioner-led model.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, aspiring clinician, or just curious about how compassion and persistence can impact patient lives, this episode delivers wisdom, authenticity, and actionable insight. Join us as Dr. Upadhyay shares powerful real-life stories from her practice, discusses the essential pillars of health and happiness, and reflects on what success truly means to her, both as a caregiver and a leader.

00:00 Inspired by Mother's Medical Tales

03:52 "From India to Bahrain: Nursing Journey"

09:55 Education's Evolving Relevance Today

12:04 Self-Guided Learning Triumphs

15:10 Pursuing Value-Based Medical Practice

18:11 "Financial Oversight Delays Dream Pursuit"

22:46 Holistic Health in Medical Education

24:11 Integrative Medicine: Future Lifestyle Change

29:42 Preventive Care by Nurse Practitioners

31:37 Defining Personal Success

36:35 Persistent Patient Follow-Up Concerns

37:45 Unexpected Reunion After Heart Surgery

43:21 AI Enhancing Healthcare Efficiency

45:16 AI in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Provider Tasks

47:59 Of course! Please provide the text you would like summarized.

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