Advaita Health Podcast
The Advaita Health Podcast explores the future of care at the intersection of clinical practice, individual flourishing, and society. Hosted by Tripp Johnson and Marcus Shumate, each episode features candid conversations with clinicians, patients, leaders, and innovators shaping behavioral health and beyond.
From the frontlines of clinical practice and medical innovation, to the science of flourishing through mindfulness, nutrition, exercise, and sleep, to the broader forces of society—healthcare policy, technology, and culture—we bring diverse perspectives into one conversation.
Our mission is to create a more connected, compassionate, and effective healthcare system, while helping people live healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Whether you’re a provider, policymaker, or someone passionate about health and well-being, the Advaita Health Podcast offers insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Episodes
67 episodes
Addiction Medicine, Patient Relationships, and Tools for Recovery with Dr. Dewayne Book, MD
In this episode of the Advaita Health Podcast, Tripp Johnson sits down with Dr. Dewayne Book, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Advaita Health. With nearly four decades of experience, Dr. Book’s career spans from his early days as a substance abuse ...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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54:08
From Hustle to Human: Rethinking Growth and Purpose
What happens when your strategy, your soul, and your spreadsheet don’t align? In this episode of Open-Source Health, Tripp and Marcus unpack what it means to make conscious trade-offs—in business, in leadership, and in life...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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34:13
What’s Really Behind the Price of Care? Unpacking Machine-Readable Healthcare Data
In this episode of Open Source Health, Tripp shares personal reflections from his time in Spain—what it means to find rhythm, presence, and community while practicing Ashtanga yoga abroad, and how these anchors impact how we show up in life and...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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33:25
From Green Hill to Advaita Health: Navigating Brand Confusion and Organizational Change
This week on Open-Source Health, we take you behind the curtain of our own brand evolution—where it’s worked, where we’ve failed, and what’s next. Tripp and Marcus open up about the messy, iterative process of defining who we are as an organiza...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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49:29
From Spain to Strategy: How Intentional Leadership Fuels Healthcare Innovation
This week on Open Source Health, Tripp checks in from Valencia, Spain, reflecting on what it means to lead with intentionality while managing complexity back home. Marcus and Tripp unpack the personal and organizational shifts that mad...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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36:28
Slow Down to Scale Up: Leadership, Leverage, and Living Well
In this episode of Open Source Health, Tripp and Marcus unpack a different kind of leadership discipline—the kind that doesn’t show up on your calendar. They explore what it means to lead with intention rather than intensity, and how s...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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44:08
TRICARE’s Quiet Cuts: Why Mental Health Care for Veterans Is at Risk
In this urgent solo episode, Tripp Johnson, CEO of Advaita Health and a veteran himself, sounds the alarm on a major policy change from TRICARE that quietly went into effect in January 2025. While it hasn’t made national headlines, the conseque...
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Season 5
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Episode 99
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6:01
Retention, Trust, and Culture: Reimagining Mental Health Leadership
In this episode of Open Source Health, Tripp and Marcus reflect on a pivotal leadership meeting that marked a shift in the company's culture, operations, and leadership mindset. What began as a review of utilization data turned into a ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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32:32
AI in Therapy: Are Human Providers Already Being Replaced?
AI’s most popular use case in 2025 isn’t coding or writing—it’s therapy and companionship.In this episode, Tripp Johnson and Marcus Shumate dive into the implications of that surprising stat. What does it mean for behavioral health provi...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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35:02
S5E8 How Modern Mental Health Misses the Mark on Flourishing
In this episode, Tripp and Marcus unpack a core question: can the modern mental health system actually help people flourish? They explore how today’s therapy and medication models often focus on managing symptoms, not building lives wo...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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42:26
S5E7: ADHD, Identity, and the Modern Mind: Navigating Diagnosis in a Distracted World
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of ADHD diagnoses in today's fast-paced society. We explore the surge in stimulant prescriptions, the nuances of self-identification, and the broader implications of our modern environment on ment...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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37:53
S5E6 Open Source Health Behavioral Addictions in the Age of Infinite Dopamine
In this episode of Open Source Health, Tripp and Marcus dive deep into the under recognized world of behavioral addictions. From gambling and pornography to TikTok and Tinder, they explore how frictionless access to dopamine-driven behaviors is...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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35:13
Embodying Purpose: Creativity, Coaching, and the Emotional Path Forward
In this conversation, Tripp Johnson and Marcus Shumate explore various themes including emotional cycles, the art of cooking, the differences between coaching and therapy, the importance of mentorship, and the complexities of intentions and per...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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41:55
From the Classroom to Managing a Practice
In this conversation, Lauren Settle shares her journey in healthcare, emphasizing her passion for patient-centered care and the importance of education in shaping her career. She discusses the challenges of managing a healthcare facility, the r...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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32:50
Men's Issues: Therapy vs. Community
In this episode of Open Source Health, Tripp Johnson and Marcus Shumate explore the intersections of community, therapy, and the challenges faced by men in today's society. They discuss the importance of finding community, the skepticism surrou...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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44:41
From Chaos to Clarity
In this first episode of 2025, Tripp Johnson (CEO) and Marcus Shumate (Growth Director) return to the mics with reflections, lessons, and a major announcement: the launch of a Managed Services Organization (MSO) at Advaita Health.They pu...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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39:10
The Inflection Point: Growing Without Losing Our Soul
In this episode, Tripp and Marcus discuss the inflection point Advaita Health is facing as it moves from a scrappy small company to a structured, growth company. They explore:✔️ The tension between corporate and frontline teams✔️ ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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46:41
Advocate Don't Assassinate
In this episode, Marcus Shumate and Tripp Johnson continue their discussion on the healthcare system, focusing on the challenges of balancing cost containment with providing quality care. They dive deep into the concept of utilization managemen...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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24:12
Balancing Equity and Ethics in Healthcare: Part One
In this episode, Tripp Johnson and Marcus Shumate discuss the intricate process of scaling a healthcare company while maintaining a strong, patient-centered culture. Tripp shares insights on the role of upward mobility and generational wealth i...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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21:58
Beyond the Buzz: Health Challenges in a Social Media Era
In this episode, Tripp Johnson and Marcus Shumate delve into the implications of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK) potentially leading the Department of Health and Human Services. They discuss RFK's controversial views, particularly his criticisms of...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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18:09
The Politics of Insurance
In this episode, Tripp Johnson and Marcus Shumate walk you through their take on the ongoing challenges faced by healthcare providers in navigating the insurance landscape, particularly with Blue Cross Blue Shield in North Carolina. They discus...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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23:53
Inside the Provider Experience: Working with Blue Cross Blue Shield
In this episode, Tripp Johnson shares his experiences and frustrations as a provider dealing with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) in North Carolina, particularly regarding their insurance claims processing and payment issues. He emphasizes the im...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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18:02
From Education to Engagement: Navigating Modern Challenges
In this episode, hosts Marcus Shumate and Tripp Johnson engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the implications of educational disparities between men and women, the erosion of trust in institutions, and the importance of civic engageme...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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29:32
Breaking the Silence on Postpartum Depression
In this enlightening episode, Marcus Shumate sits down with Corey Kennedy to discuss the complexities of postpartum depression and the critical importance of support systems for new parents. Corey candidly shares her personal journey through po...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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36:59
Maximizing Patient Access: The Benefits of In-Network Billing
In this episode, Marcus Shumate and Tripp Johnson dive deep into the world of insurance billing, focusing on the nuances of in-network and out-of-network practices in behavioral health. Tripp shares his insights from transitioning to in-network...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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24:52