Flourish by Advaita Health
Flourish by Advaita Health 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.
Flourish by Advaita Health
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 worth living. From AI therapy and TikTok diagnoses to loneliness, resilience, and whether healthcare should even try to promote flourishing—this is a deep, candid conversation grounded in real experience.
If you’ve ever wondered whether therapy is enough—or what comes after surviving—this one’s for you.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & life updates
01:20 – A new psychiatrist joins the team
03:00 – Spain trip & vegan jokes
05:20 – Pajamas: the philosophical debate
06:30 – What is human flourishing?
08:20 – Modernity vs eudaimonia
10:45 – Technology and pseudo-connection
13:00 – Is healthcare even built for flourishing?
17:00 – Why loneliness is the new epidemic
19:00 – Meta's “AI friends” & simulated relationships
22:00 – Is therapy just another simulation?
24:00 – Coaching vs therapy
29:00 – When therapy pathologizes normal life
32:30 – Jiu-jitsu, community, and real mental health
36:00 – Why the biological layer still matters
39:00 – Can healthcare actually guide flourishing?
Links & Mentions:
🔗 Blog: aimwellbeing.com/blog
🔗 Tripp’s writing: trippj.com/blog
🔗 More from Tripp: Tripp Johnson on LinkedIn
📖 Scott Galloway quote – “Paleolithic brains, medieval institutions, godlike technology”
📚 Concepts: Eudaimonia, Biopsychosocial model, Non-dualism, Simulacrum
About Flourish by Advaita Health
Flourish by Advaita Health explores how people, providers, and communities move from suffering to flourishing. Each episode weaves together perspectives from healthcare, wellness, and human experience — from the science of mental and physical health to the art of living well.
Advaita Health is a North Carolina–based behavioral health organization dedicated to supporting whole-person flourishing. Learn more about our work and clinical services below.
- 🌿 Advaita Health: advaitahealth.com
- 🩺 Advaita Integrated Medicine: aimwellbeing.com
- 🎙️ Podcast: Flourish by Advaita Health
- 📸 Instagram: @advaitahealth
- 💼 LinkedIn: Advaita Health
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