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Get to the Root Podcast

Get to the Root Podcast

Written by: Root Functional Medicine
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 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.© 2024 Root Functional Medicine. All rights reserved. This podcast and its content are protected by copyright. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is prohibited without permission. Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • EP 21: Engineering the Future of Root Cause Care with Allen Ahner

    EP 21: Engineering the Future of Root Cause Care with Allen Ahner
    Jan 13 2026
    In this episode, we talk with Allen Ahner, Root’s VP of Engineering, about how technology makes root cause medicine scalable for employers. We explore why functional medicine needs a dedicated platform, how RootOS supports consistent, protocol-driven care, and how we track engagement and outcomes at scale. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the infrastructure powering preventative and chronic condition care. Resources: Connect with and follow Allen Ahner on LinkedIn. Follow Root Functional Medicine on LinkedIn and visit their website. Get your own Root Cause Panel to uncover potential root causes and optimize health here!
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    14 mins
  • EP 20: How Root gets to ROI for people and companies with Emily Cordes

    EP 20: How Root gets to ROI for people and companies with Emily Cordes
    Dec 23 2025
    Healthcare ROI starts with addressing what actually drives costs. Nearly 90% of employer healthcare spend comes from chronic conditions, many of which are preventable. In this episode, Dr. Emily Cordes, CMO at Root, explains how Root delivers real ROI for self-funded employers by reducing high-cost medications, cutting fragmented specialist care, and treating root causes through a doctor–dietitian care model—resulting in healthier employees and lower overall costs. Resources Connect with and follow Dr. Emily Cordes on LinkedIn. Follow Root Functional Medicine on LinkedIn and visit their website. Get your own Root Cause Panel to uncover root potential causes and optimize health here! Check out Dr. Emily Cordes’s previous episode on the Get to the Root podcast here!
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    23 mins
  • EP 19: Nutrition Myth Busting with the Root Dietitians with Amy Masterson, Lauren Hanson, and Stephanie Nielsen

    EP 19: Nutrition Myth Busting with the Root Dietitians with Amy Masterson, Lauren Hanson, and Stephanie Nielsen
    Oct 28 2025
    The loudest nutrition claims online often leave out the facts. In this myth-busting episode, Root dietitians Amy Masterson, Lauren Hanson, and Stephanie Nielsen cut through the noise with practical, science-based insights you can actually use. They share why quick fixes and viral trends spread so easily—and what really works instead. From the idea that all smoothies are healthy to confusion around seed oils, protein needs, and “sugar-free” foods, the team breaks down common myths with clarity and humor. A fast-paced Q&A covers even more hot topics like gluten-free diets, frozen produce, healthy fats, and coffee. Tune in to separate fact from fiction and build a balanced, sustainable way of eating that truly supports your health. Resources: Connect with and follow Amy Masterson on LinkedIn. Follow Lauren Hanson on LinkedIn. Connect with and follow Stephanie Nielsen on LinkedIn. Follow Root Functional Medicine on LinkedIn and visit their website. Get your own Root Cause Panel to uncover potential root causes and optimize health here!
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    23 mins
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