59 min
#83 - Wallace Torres, Co-founder of WellTheory, on the Autoimmune Epidemic & a Root-cause Approach The Next Iteration Podcast
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- Society & Culture
Wallace Torres, Co-founder and Head of Ops at WellTheory joins us on the pod today. WellTheory is a virtual care platform dedicated to fighting the autoimmune epidemic and empowering those with “invisible illnesses.”
In this episode, we delve deep into the challenges faced by the countless millions who struggle with autoimmune diseases, often quietly and without proper recognition. We explore the gaps in traditional healthcare, the need for a root-cause approach, and the power of personalized, evidence-based care.
Join us as we uncover the unique initiatives that WellTheory is taking to fill these gaps, including expert-led holistic health programs, personalized coaching, and a supportive community that provides validation and support.
We discuss the importance of inclusivity in healthcare, the role of community support in the healing journey, and the impact of invisible illnesses on mental health and overall quality of life.
Follow Wallace on:
Twitter - @bywallacetorres
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/wallacetorres
WellTheory:
https://www.welltheory.com/
(3:26) - WellTheory's origin story
(7:14) - How to support your loved ones through their autoimmune condition
(12:14) - Fundraising to serve an invisible population
(19:34) - Perceptions around holistic care interventions
(23:49) - Meeting you where you're at in your health journey
(26:19) - Building a community for autoimmune patients
(31:34) - Tailoring care to your needs
(35:19) - Measuring impact and success
(39:24) - The long-term vision
(45:01) - Stand-out patient stories
(47:44) - Wallace's favourite kid
(50:19) - Advice for those struggling to reach out for help
Wallace Torres, Co-founder and Head of Ops at WellTheory joins us on the pod today. WellTheory is a virtual care platform dedicated to fighting the autoimmune epidemic and empowering those with “invisible illnesses.”
In this episode, we delve deep into the challenges faced by the countless millions who struggle with autoimmune diseases, often quietly and without proper recognition. We explore the gaps in traditional healthcare, the need for a root-cause approach, and the power of personalized, evidence-based care.
Join us as we uncover the unique initiatives that WellTheory is taking to fill these gaps, including expert-led holistic health programs, personalized coaching, and a supportive community that provides validation and support.
We discuss the importance of inclusivity in healthcare, the role of community support in the healing journey, and the impact of invisible illnesses on mental health and overall quality of life.
Follow Wallace on:
Twitter - @bywallacetorres
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/wallacetorres
WellTheory:
https://www.welltheory.com/
(3:26) - WellTheory's origin story
(7:14) - How to support your loved ones through their autoimmune condition
(12:14) - Fundraising to serve an invisible population
(19:34) - Perceptions around holistic care interventions
(23:49) - Meeting you where you're at in your health journey
(26:19) - Building a community for autoimmune patients
(31:34) - Tailoring care to your needs
(35:19) - Measuring impact and success
(39:24) - The long-term vision
(45:01) - Stand-out patient stories
(47:44) - Wallace's favourite kid
(50:19) - Advice for those struggling to reach out for help
59 min