Neural Compass

What if building great AI isn’t just about data and models—but about the mindset of the people behind it? In this episode of Neural Compass, host Mark Jacobstein (co-founder and president of Jimini Health) sits down with Yanda Erlich, a four-time founder, longtime AI investor, and general partner at B Capital. They explore what it means to bet on AI before it’s obvious—and how inner work can shape...

What if the data you collect could actually make mental health care more human? Dr. Amber Childs, Yale psychologist and expert in adolescent mental health, says measurement-based care isn’t just about numbers—it’s about connection. When done right, it strengthens the therapeutic alliance, empowers patients, and helps clinicians catch what they might otherwise miss. In episode five of Neural Compas...

"What if therapy didn’t just happen once a week—but became something you practiced every day?"In this episode of Neural Compass, host Mark Jacobstein (co-founder and president of Jimini Health) sits down with Jon Tippens, a software engineer, musician, and Jimini patient, to explore how technology is reshaping the way we experience mental health care. Jon shares his deeply personal story as one of...

What if anxiety isn’t the problem—but how we respond to it is? In this episode of Neural Compass, host Mark Jacobstein (co-founder and president of Jimini Health) sits down with Dr. Luana Marques, Harvard psychologist and author of Bold Move, to reframe how we think about anxiety, avoidance, and the science of behavioral change. They cover:- Why anxiety isn’t the enemy- Practical tools for breakin...

How does the placebo effect work in the brain and body? The brain can jumpstart your immune system, and science is finally catching up. In our second episode of Neural Compass, we explore one of the most mind-blowing frontiers in health: the connection between belief, biology, and the brain’s role in healing. Host Mark Jacobstein sits down with Dr. Asya Rolls — award-winning neuroscientist and pro...

AI can detect your depression. And we have the data to prove it. In our DEBUT episode of Neural Compass, we're kicking things off with a conversation that gets right to the heart of what this show is about — the intersection of AI, clinical care, and the future of mental and behavioral health. Host Mark Jacobstein sits down with Dr. Lyle Ungar — professor at UPenn and expert in machine learning, p...

Welcome to Neural Compass, a new podcast from Jimini Health. We’re charting the future of mental and behavioral health — at the intersection of AI, psychiatry, neuroscience, and real-world clinical care. Hosted by Jimini’s own Mark Jacobstein, Neural Compass features honest, forward-thinking conversations with the leaders shaping what’s next — from healthcare executives to AI pioneers. Whether you...