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On this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Dr. Tim Murray, M.D., founder and CEO of Solstice Health in Milwaukee. With experience ranging from surgery to anesthesia and urgent care, Dr. Murray offers a unique insider’s perspective on the catastrophic issues plaguing the American healthcare system. He pulls back the curtain on murky hospital pricing, the failures of conventional wellness programs, and the dangers of trendy pharmaceuticals like GLP-1s. Dr. Murray shares the pivotal moments that inspired him to focus on true wellness and deprescribing at Solstice Health, championing a more holistic, prevention-driven approach.
We dive deep into how fragmented employer health plan designs are shortchanging both patients and outcomes, why direct primary care may hold the key to real reform, and what employers should rethink if they want better results for their teams. Plus, Dr. Murray reveals the philosophy and ecosystem behind Solstice Health’s rapid growth, uniting primary care, ambulatory surgery, and progressive therapies under one roof for dramatically lower costs and improved outcomes. If you care about the future of healthcare, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Timestamps:
00:00 Career journey and medical experience
06:10 Risks and consequences of weight loss drugs
08:34 Nutritional keto for weight loss
14:12 Emergence of direct primary care
15:06 Employer influence on health outcomes
18:38 Expanding Solstice Health services

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On this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Jennifer Stanley, founder and president of StanleyKup Legal & Compliance. From her unexpected leap into entrepreneurship to navigating the convoluted world of healthcare compliance, Jennifer shares her candid insights on why employers remain dangerously unaware of the financial traps lurking in their healthcare contracts. She pulls back the curtain on the real impact of the No Surprises Act, exposing how loopholes and opportunistic vendors are creating chaos rather than clarity. Jennifer offers practical advice for employers on protecting their plans, reveals the most common compliance gaps, and doesn’t hold back on the overhyped worries plaguing the industry. Tune in for a frank conversation about the real risks in healthcare compliance and why it might be time for leaders to wake up and take charge.

Timestamps:
00:00 First year of XDC reporting
05:34 Issues with employer-sponsored health plans
08:09 Portal issues and registration debate
10:28 Reading and understanding contracts
14:50 Understanding Employer Health Plan Choices
16:48 Discussing compliance challenges
20:48 AI and legal practice concerns

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In this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Dr. Alex Sommers, Founder, President, and Medical Director of Astia Health and a former ER physician, for an unfiltered look at why the U.S. healthcare system is so complicated and who benefits from that complexity. Dr. Sommers shares his personal journey from feeling “complicit in the wrongdoing” inside hospital systems to building a new care model centered on advanced primary care, trust, and whole-person health.
We discuss the chronic disease crisis, why patients and employers lose faith in the system, and how misaligned incentives drive up costs without improving outcomes. Dr. Sommers reveals how his team is helping employers rethink benefits, move upstream to prevent disease, and invest in healthier workforces, not just lower costs. He challenges common solutions, names the most overhyped trends, and explains why real change starts with rebuilding relationships between patients and care teams. If you’re searching for new ways to cut through the noise and make healthcare work, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 Deciding to leave healthcare industry
04:46 Moving to a Membership Model
06:49 Focus on prevention and lifestyle medicine
11:35 Optimism for future healthcare relationships
15:21 Addressing Chronic Disease in Healthcare

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In this episode of The Uprising Show, we welcome Crystal Smith, entrepreneur, business consultant, author, and business broker, to share her insights on building, scaling, and exiting businesses, especially in the care industry. From her roots as a single mother and caregiver to becoming a mentor and advocate for ambitious founders, particularly women and first-generation entrepreneurs, Crystal Smith highlights the critical value of mentorship, the hidden costs of going it alone, and the legacy-building opportunities in turning businesses into valuable, sellable assets. Tune in as we explore why soft skills from caregiving translate into elite business leadership, the shifting landscape for small healthcare operators, and the empowering mindset of becoming “the industry” in your own right. If you’re looking to gain confidence, build systems, and create generational wealth, this conversation is for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 Crystal's journey to entrepreneurship
05:11 Helping CEOs Value Their Business
07:32 Helping sellers find buyers
12:03 Finding the right mentor
13:32 Importance of seeking guidance
18:06 Skills gained as a caregiver
20:29 Empowering women in the industry
23:02 Embracing broader mentorship opportunities
29:05 Importance of Showing Up
31:44 Ending the interview with gratitude

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Welcome to another episode of The Uprising Show! In this episode, host Vivek sits down with Sharmeen Aqeel, the founder of Lyyvora, a healthcare-focused lending platform based in Calgary, Canada. Sharmeen Aqeel shares her inspiring journey from her international upbringing - Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, France, and finally Canada - to her leap from a secure product design career into the world of entrepreneurship.
Together, they dive deep into the unique challenges healthcare clinics face when securing funding, why traditional banks often miss the mark, and how alternative lending platforms like Lyyvora are disrupting the space by prioritizing vision and growth over risk aversion. Sharmeen Aqeel opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, balancing business with family life, her drive to build stakeholder-centered products, and the importance of trust, transparency, and continuous feedback in building a successful company.
Whether you’re a founder, a healthcare professional, or just curious about the intersection of fintech and healthcare, this candid conversation offers valuable lessons on building, scaling, and evolving a mission-driven business. Tune in and get inspired to take your own uprising!

Timestamps:
00:00 "Alternative Lending Overcomes Bank Risk"
06:12 "Challenges of Starting Entrepreneurship"
09:00 "Empathy and Problem-Solving in Design"
12:20 "Flawed Funding Application Processes"
14:50 "Building a Healthcare Lending Network"
17:24 Healthcare Financial Operations Challenges
20:45 "Stakeholder-Centered Entrepreneurship"
26:23 Client Outreach and Consistent Engagement
29:01 "Prioritize Morning Productivity"
31:37 "Importance of Timely Feedback"
34:05 "Mastering Healthcare Funding Vertical"
37:59 Building Healthcare's Marketing Channel
40:23 "B2B Social Media Growth Potential"
44:27 "Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship"
48:48 "Trust Yourself and Your Pace"
50:52 "Thanks, Sharmeen - Partner Info"

The Uprising Show Website: https://theuprisingshow.com/

Vivek Nanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viveknanda1/

Vivek Nanda's Twitter: https://x.com/vickks

TopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/
“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”