Until It's Fixed

What Makes You Healthy

Highlights01:07 Introduction | Maria begins with a brief story of her wake-up call: how a medical diagnosis jolted her out of her routine and made her re-examine her life.09:00 Defining health | Callie and Maria discuss how they think of health, and the "puzzle pieces" of our lives that fit together to create the full image of our wellbeing.11:16 Support systems | Last year, TIME magazine reported that there are 43 million unpaid caregivers in America. Maria sheds light on the burden caretakers often face and the importance of creating a support network.17:17 Conclusion | Callie and Maria close out the episode reflecting on life as an endless school and what makes us all healthy. ResourcesInfographic: <a href="https://www.optum.com/individuals-families/makes-you-healthy.html">What makes you healthy?</a>Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-together-with-maria-menounos/id1320060107">Better Together with Maria Menounos</a> Guest: <a href="https://mariamenounos.com/">Maria Menounos</a>, health advocate and host of "Better Together with Maria Menounos" The views, opinions, and content expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of Optum.Visit <a href="https://optum.co/3mtz2h">optum.com</a> for more information about how Optum is helping to create a healthier world.

Health care in the United States is complex, hard to navigate and doesn’t always work the way it should. The good news: So much has changed over the last few years. Leaders inside and outside of the health industry are rethinking how to deliver care and support to meet all people where they’re at.

When it comes to your health, everything is connected. So, taking better care of it needs to go beyond the physical to include mental, emotional, social and spiritual health. And to look at the full picture, health care needs to give more consideration to where you are born, live, learn and work, too.  

In Season 3 of “Until It’s Fixed,” we’ll talk with thought leaders and advocates working to solve the health industry’s biggest challenges — as well as personal stories from people who live with these issues every day.

We’ll have deep conversations about opportunities to make the current system work better for everyone, including talking more openly about the role that gender, sexual orientation, race, income and other areas of your life play in accessing and receiving health care.  

This is where change starts. Join us on the inspiring journey to create a healthier world — and make health care simpler and more effective for everyone.