Get to the Root Podcast
Get to the Root Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Get to the Root Podcast, your guide to understanding functional medicine and achieving optimal health. Hosted by Erica Armstrong MD, IFMCP, this podcast shines a light on our unique approach to healthcare, blending nutrition, lifestyle, and personalized care to get to the root cause of your health concerns.
Get to know us as we share insights, success stories, and practical tips for living your healthiest life. Whether you're a patient curious about functional medicine, a practitioner in the field, or a business looking to collaborate, we’re here to lead the conversation.
Join us to explore the future of integrative healthcare and redefine what it means to feel your best.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes related to functional medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle changes aimed at uncovering root health issues. Notable episodes include discussions on metabolic dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, and patient success stories illustrating transformative approaches to health that move beyond traditional treatment methods.
Get to the Root is the podcast redefining what health benefits should be. Hosted by Dr. Erica Armstrong, founder and CEO of Root. Here, we explore the category we created: root cause health benefits—a smarter approach to care that uses advanced lab screening and functional medicine to reverse chronic conditions and optimize health. The result? Healthier people and lower healthcare costs for employers. In each episode, we sit down with forward-thinking employers, innovative brokers, and healthcare leaders who are driving real, measurable change. If you’re ready to move beyond sick care and get to the root of what’s driving costs—and outcomes—this podcast is for you.
In this episode of Get to the Root, Dr. Erica Armstrong sits down with Jennifer Wangler, VP of Technology at The Right Place. Jennifer shares her story, from starting in her family business to now leading Tech Week Grand Rapids and driving growth in the region’s tech ecosystem. The conversation covers the mission to double the tech workforce and how community-driven events like Tech Week GR showcase innovation and spark new connections across industries.
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Learn more about The Right Place.
Connect with Jennifer on Linkedin.
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