Flourish by Advaita Health

From critical race theory to neurodivergence on college campuses, this conversation covers a lot of ground. Tripp sits down with Wesley Wade to discuss the neurodivergent college experience, resources available, and Wes’s experience in higher education. Topics covered include:  Cultivating a health social media diet The role of history in determining our future Health insurance + for-profit health...

In this week’s episode, Tripp sits down with Michael Gilpin of Alpha 180 to hear more about his journey from college dropout to a Chapel Hill graduate. Gilpin shares about how his personal collegiate recovery experience led him to work in the recovery field. Here are some highlights that Tripp & Michael cover: Gilpin’s personal collegiate recovery journey The landscape of working in the substa...

In this week’s episode, Tripp talks with Dr. Hendree Jones. Dr. Jones is a research and clinical psychologist, an internationally recognized leader in behavioral health, and a mother to a college freshman. This wide-ranging conversation  Here’s a glimpse at what Tripp and Hendree cover:  The importance of integrated care: treating both mental and physical health in one system COVID’s role in creat...

In this week’s episode, Tripp sits down and talks with Joanna Lilley. Joanna is a Therapeutic Consultant and works with individuals and families who are often leaving higher education to receive treatment for mental health and substance use. Joanna started her career in higher education counseling and ended up leaving, partially due to the inability to serve students in the most meaningful and imp...

In this week’s episode, Tripp interviews UNC-Chapel Hill graduate student Gabi Herter. Gabi is currently completing her Master of Public Health with a concentration in health policy. She is particularly interested in improving the accessibility of mental health services, such as peer support centers, on campuses across the nation. After Gabi faced mental health concerns of her own and struggled in...

Welcome to Season 2 of the Business of Human Flourishing Podcast, a series that addresses the growing mental health crisis on college campuses nationwide. In this episode, Tripp and Jake discuss the unmet need for mental health services and support and the challenges campus communities face with the current model of care. About Flourish by Advaita Health Flourish by Advaita Health explores how peo...

How did Tripp trick Jake into starting two companies at once (while running a third?) The partners discuss why they’re choosing to bet on themselves and how increased credibility gives them the confidence to do so.  In the final episode of season one, Tripp sits down with Jake to discuss the growth rollercoaster they’ve been riding. This is one of those glimpses into the “sausage-making” process t...

From working with refugees in Houston and El Salvador to working in community mental health and the “NATSAP World”, Daniel Fishburn has dedicated his life to serving others.  He’s been a mentor, colleague and friend of mine for years, so I was super excited to have him on the podcast!  Here’s a bit of what we covered in this episode: Pros and cons of for-profit vs. not-for-profit healthcare and tr...

Tripp and Jake introduce their latest venture, Adviata Integrated Medicine (AIM), in this week's episode. Since they've been building out a substance use disorder treatment program for the past several years and want to provide the best possible treatment, AIM started as a way to offer psychiatry in-house. The practice will include psychiatric, therapeutic, and primary services. The part...

In this installment of the Partner Corner, Tripp and Jake discuss the pitfalls of leadership and how being wrong can provide an opportunity to see values in action. As they get ready to launch Advaita Health Ventures, the partners talk about how they are meeting their goals and how the simple act of dressing for the workday can impact their productivity.  Tripp and Jake explore how organizational...

As SAS’ National Director of Behavioral Health and Whole Person Care, Dr. Josh Morgan helps public sector health agencies use data and analytics to support a person-centered approach to improving health outcomes. SAS is a company that develops and markets a suite of analytics software, which helps access, manage, analyze and report on data to aid in decision-making.  A licensed psychologist, Dr. M...

Tripp and Nico are competitors on paper. Their respective companies, Green Hill and Alpha 180, basically do the same thing, yet they struck up a friendship built on mutual admiration and respect. In this episode, they talk about the challenges of leading an organization, the importance of having mentors, the best ways to cultivate a healthy company culture, and how to prioritize intentional time w...

In today's episode, Tripp sits down with Green Hill Recovery's Clinical Outreach Director, Marcus Shumate, about philosophy, the culture of organizations, the status of clinical mental healthcare, and ways to reverse-engineer Eudaimonia, the condition of human flourishing. Marcus Shumate, LCMHC, LCAS, is a North Carolina native and grew up in the Eastern part of the state. He has functio...

In today's episode, Tripp illustrates the challenges we face as we disrupt and transform the current healthcare system. In the United States, between 1960 and 2019, our healthcare spend has gone from 5% of our GDP to 19% of our GDP. However, in the past few years, we've seen a decrease in lifespan, which is likely accompanied by a decrease in the overall health of many populations. Tripp...

In BoHF's third installment of Partner Corner, Tripp and Jake recount their recent adventures and travels, pitching proposals across the country and discovering more about their newest healthcare venture while facing the challenges of an extremely hectic covid-era weekend of airline travel. Tripp and Jake debrief on what went right under understandably frustrating circumstances, and celebrate...

In this episode of the pod, Tripp talks with David Meeker , a real estate entrepreneur and active board member of several Raleigh, NC, area non-profits. In their conversation, David shares how the right decision that serves the community can, contrary to popular belief, often be the best business decision. David prioritizes a commitment to the Raleigh community and fosters professional relationshi...

Listen in to hear Tripp chat with his business partner, Jake, about the current state of Green Hill, Advaita Integrated Medicine, and all they have in store for the future. From raising capital to operating at scale, Tripp and Jake share their insights from their personal experiences with Green Hill Recovery. The discussion also moves into the realm of conscious capitalism and what that means in t...

In this episode of the pod, Tripp talks with Shan Foster about health masculinity, the imperative of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the corporate world, and how they have both grappled with 'wearing masks' in different situations.  Shan Foster is a former professional basketball player, SEC player of the year in 2009, and all-time leading scorer at Vanderbilt University...

How’d they go from the screw-ups at West Point to successful entrepreneurs? They’ve both been in bad business partnerships, so what’s the “secret sauce” in their current partnership? Jake’s initially consulted with Tripp on how to end a toxic partnership. They then decided to go into business together. Why did Tripp think things would be different with Jake? Life integration is a big deal for Jake...

In this episode, Tripp and Michael discuss the pros and cons of for-profit healthcare. Ultimately, they believe that the healthcare system needs to be  (1) more affordable, (2) more accessible, and (3) higher quality. While corporate structure matters, what's most important is the alignment of incentives. The current fee-for-service model pits payers (insurance companies and the government) a...

Meet Tripp Johnson & Michael O'Sullivan as they begin their journey exploring the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of the human experience. Business of Human Flourishing explores the intersection of economy, healthcare, education, and business and asks how we can work together to create a better world. Business of Human Flourishing Podcast (BoHF) delves into issues in the healthcare, ed...