From Wall Street to the frontlines of mental health innovation, Dr. Sarah Adler has never been afraid to challenge broken systems. In this powerful episode, the founder and CEO of Wave shares her journey to reimagining care through tech-driven, deeply human solutions.

Sarah unpacks the often-overlooked role of social determinants, and she opens up about building Wave, the leadership lessons that came with it, and how mindfulness can help us reclaim our mental well-being in an era of digital overload.

Whether you're a founder, a leader in health, or someone navigating your own wellness journey, this conversation will leave you inspired to rethink what's possible.

We dive into:

✔️ Why personalized mental health care matters

✔️ How AI can enhance (not replace) connection and what it truly means to design for accessibility

✔️ The impact of gender bias in diagnosis and treatment

✔️ Why self-advocacy is a radical act for women navigating health care

Timeline:

00:00 Accessibility in Mental Health Tech

03:04 The Vision Behind WAVE

06:11 Addressing Inequities in Mental Health Care

09:12 Reinventing Mental Health Care

12:11 Proactive vs Reactive Mental Health Care

15:33 Transdiagnostic Approaches in Mental Health

18:31 AI in Mental Health: Balancing Technology and Humanity

21:29 Empowering Women in Mental Health

24:31 Shifting the Narrative: From Pathology to Empowerment

27:42 Navigating Modern Mental Health Challenges

28:56 Mindfulness and Social Media Use

32:20 Leadership Lessons in Healthcare

37:33 Building a Mission-Driven Team

41:23 Balancing Innovation with Clinical Rigor

45:41 Navigating Funding Challenges as a Woman Founder

52:09 The Future of Mental Health Care

56:18 SPONSORED BY.mp4

Connect with our guests

Website: https://www.wavelife.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsarahadler/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/livewavelife/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/livewavelife/# | https://www.instagram.com/drsarahadler?igsh=MW02aXloaWw3dnBzZA== Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/share/15jmNUUyxD/?mibextid=wwXIfr | https://www.facebook.com/livewavelife Apple App: Wave: Mental Health Coaching : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wave-mental-health-coaching/id1586605076

RedefineHER Podcast Credits

Host: Brenda Armstrong - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/⁠⁠ Producer: Tarryn Long - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/⁠⁠ Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners search and placement experts | connecting purpose -driven organizations with top-tier talent to create thriving, impactful & diverse teams.

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