Health2049

Health 2049

Health2049 is a podcast that uses the power of future-fact storytelling (not science fiction) from our guests with diverse perspectives and engagement strategies, combined with real world applications, to frame compassion as the new face of care in the year 2049. This podcast serves as a forum to challenge today’s top thought leaders to engage in a hopeful discussion regarding the healthcare landscape.

  1. Exploring the Coevolution of Social Robotics

    02/07/2024

    Exploring the Coevolution of Social Robotics

    How will robots evolve to assist individuals with health and wellbeing in the future? Mari Velonaki, Professor of Social Robotics, University of New South Wales in Sydney, shares a future vision with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams where technology coevolves to enhance humanity. One of the world’s preeminent thinkers in robotics, Mari’s work emphasizes creativity and playfulness in design, advocating for a shift from mere utility to personalized, transparent and ethically-driven solutions. Drawing on the concept of “coevolution,” her approach highlights the organic and synergetic possibility of society and technology evolving together.  Mari Velonaki Website: https://hri.edu.au/Twitter X: https://twitter.com/crl_unswLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marivelonakiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-robotics-lab/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nfhri/about/ Connect with Health2049: Website: https://www.health2049.com Find the complete Show Notes and Transcripts Here -> https://bit.ly/mari-velonaki Timestamps: Mari Velonaki’s background in robotics. [03:46]A human centric vision for the future. [05:23]How can technology evolve? [08:11]The coevolution of assisted robots. [11:58]Should robots be human-like? [15:29]Coexistence to co-inhabitation to coevolution. [18:50]New technologies that enhance us. [23:10]Generative assisted robots improve quality of life. [25:38]Robots tailored to meet unique needs. [30:03]How can we address ethical considerations? [32:34]Assisted robotics without art? [34:52] Episode Web Page: https://www.health2049.com/episodes

    36 min
  2. Aligning Healthspan with Lifespan

    01/23/2024

    Aligning Healthspan with Lifespan

    How can we monitor our actions now to create a healthy lifestyle in the future? Sabina Gal, an integrative health coach and co-founder and CEO of the kahla app, highlights the importance of every daily choice — including sleep, nutrition and exercise — with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams, and explains that it’s valuable data that shapes wellbeing. The kahla app empowers women by simplifying the tracking of symptoms and lifestyle factors. Despite challenges in women's health research, kahla allows individuals to take charge of their health by offering personalized tools for prevention and a deeper understanding of the body. This technology uses the transformative potential of daily lifestyle choices to move us toward a future of longevity and vibrant health through simple proactive steps.  Sabina Gal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabinagal/IG: https://www.instagram.com/hellokahla/ Connect with Health2049: Website: https://www.health2049.com Find the complete Show Notes and Transcripts Here -> https://bit.ly/sabina-gal Timestamps: Sabina Gal’s background in healthcare. [02:21]Using data to understand health symptoms. [06:09]How does the kahla app empower women? [08:50]How can we improve our healthspan? [10:42]Why is metabolic health important? [13:33]Why are women affected by chronic conditions? [14:46]The pillars of health. [18:53]What is the kahla app? [22:40]How can a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) prevent disease? [26:04]How does a CGM work? [29:05]Every action can help us live a long, healthy life. [31:39] Episode Web Page: https://www.health2049.com/episodes

    33 min
  3. Designing Inclusive Mental Health Approaches

    12/26/2023

    Designing Inclusive Mental Health Approaches

    How can a “community of care” model be the future of mental health? Dr. Jill Bennett, a Scientia Professor and Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow at the University of New South Wales advocates for demedicalizing mental health by emphasizing cultural and community-based solutions. She shares immersive media projects from her book, “The Big Anxiety: Taking Care of Mental Health in a Time of Crisis” that empower individuals through creative approaches to working with trauma and mental health with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams. Her vision of the future includes an inclusive experience that provides solutions for those marginalized by conventional approaches. Dr. Jill Bennett LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jill-bennett-06b6248X (Twitter): @Jill_TBA @thebiganxiety Connect with Health2049: Website: https://www.health2049.com Find the complete Show Notes and Transcripts Here -> https://bit.ly/jill-bennett Timestamps: Dr. Jill Bennett’s background. [03:04]Mental health arts festival, The Big Anxiety. [04:50]"The Big Anxiety: Taking Care of Mental Health in a Time of Crisis." [06:56]Treating people based on their experience. [08:58]Virtual reality, The Edge of the Present. [12:50]Why demedicalize mental health treatments? [18:04]Peer-led mental health trauma support. [20:21]Benefits of not imposing diagnostic criteria. [24:20]Downsides to demedicalizing mental health? [29:15]Changing the way we think about time. [33:25] Episode Web Page: https://www.health2049.com/episodes

    37 min

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Health2049 is a podcast that uses the power of future-fact storytelling (not science fiction) from our guests with diverse perspectives and engagement strategies, combined with real world applications, to frame compassion as the new face of care in the year 2049. This podcast serves as a forum to challenge today’s top thought leaders to engage in a hopeful discussion regarding the healthcare landscape.