Trail Blazers
Trailblazers is our exciting venture to share with you the cutting-edge concepts, valuable knowledge, and industry expertise we've gained over the past few years.
Whether you're looking to take your career to new heights, considering a change, or feeling a bit stuck and in need of inspiration, we've got you covered.
Our mission is to bring you a better understanding of intriguing concepts and ideas that you've been curious about. We'll also provide practical steps to put these ideas into action. The best part? We want to make it fun and engaging.
Our hope is that these episodes offer information at a level that's easy to grasp and remember. We know you won't become an expert in just 45 minutes, but you'll gain enough knowledge to feel empowered. You'll think, "Hey, I understand this a little better now! I'm excited to dive deeper into it without feeling overwhelmed." So, let's embark on this adventure together and unlock your full potential.
Episodes
40 episodes
Is Your Work Ethic Actually Destroying Your Health? | Bianca Errigo on Trail Blazers
April is Stress Awareness Month so there's no better time for this conversation. In our third sit-down with Bianca Errigo, CEO of HumanOS, Johnny Isaacs digs into one of the most important topics nobody wants to talk about: the deva...
Can Your Phone Detect High Blood Pressure? | Laurene Pearce from Lifelight on Trail Blazers S02, EP3
In this episode of Trail Blazers, Johnny sits down with Laurence Pearce, CEO and founder of Lifelight, a health-tech company developing software that can measure blood pressure using nothing more than a smartphone camera. By analysing subtle ch...
Why Hormone Health Is Failing Women? And How to Fix It - Lauren Redfern on Trail Blazers | S02, EP2
In this episode of Trail Blazers, Johnny sits down with Lauren Redfern, Executive Director of Hormonally to explore how education, empathy and access can transform women’s health.Lauren shares her journey from medical anthropologist to ...
Workplace Wellbeing, Performance & Leadership with Bianca Errigo on Trail Blazers | S02, EP01
In this episode of Trail Blazers, we’re joined by global speaker and wellbeing expert Bianca Errigo, founder of HumanOS. Bianca shares insights from her latest workplace wellbeing report, exploring why traditional wellbeing strategies fail, wha...
The Truth About Stress, Sleep & Movement - Simon Gilchrist on Trail Blazers, Episode 36
Simon Gilchrist, physiotherapist and founder of GRIT, shares how movement, stress recovery, and holistic health principles can support long-term wellbeing. From elite athletes to everyday recovery, we cover sleep, strength, bone health, and the...
Breaking Barriers in Female & Gyno Health Innovation - Valentina Milanova on Trail Blazers
Welcome to Trail Blazers! Join Valentina Milanova, founder of Daye, as she and Johnny dive into the critical need for advancements in women’s healthcare. From addressing diagnostic gaps and tackling advertising barriers to introducing groundbre...
Egg Freezing & The Fertility Knowledge Gap - Sarita Stefani on Trail Blazers
In this episode of Trail Blazers, Johnny sits down with Sarita Stefani, Co-Founder of Amilis and winner of the Women's Health Ultimate Role Model Award 2024. What started as her personal egg-freezing journey has become a larger mission, empower...
The $1 Trillion Industry VCs Are Ignoring - Marina Gerner on Trail Blazers
In today’s episode of Trail Blazers, Johnny is joined by Marina Gerner, who is the Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern, an award-winning journalist and Author of The Vagina Business.Today’s podcast will help to uncover th...
How Agile Methods Are Transforming Healthcare Systems - Alex Hernandez on Trail Blazers
Welcome to Trail Blazers! Join Johnny as he chats with Alex Hernandez, a digital health consultant and expert in health tech policy. They discuss the importance of communication, agile methodologies, and collaboration in driving healthcare tran...
Mental Health Diagnosis with AI - Julianna Olah on Trail Blazers
Welcome to today’s episode of Trail Blazers! Join Julianna Oláh, Founder and CTO of Psyrin as she and Johnny discuss how AI machine learning and speech analysis are revolutionising mental health care. From diagnosing psychosis to improving trea...
Stop Being Afraid Of Social Media & Its Role In Healthcare - Vicky Britton on Trail Blazers
Discover how social media is transforming healthcare in this episode with Vicky Britton. From combating misinformation to fostering patient advocacy, Vicky explores the challenges and opportunities of platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTu...
Healing Through Nature, Jon Turner on Trail Blazers
In this episode of Trail Blazers, Johnny speaks with former U.S. soldier Jon Turner, who found healing through nature and now guides veterans in their reintegration journeys. Jon shares insights on resilience, the power of vulnerability, and ho...
Life Lessons from a Combat Medic and Mountaineer – Jeremy Neskey on Trail Blazers
Join Johnny and Jeremy Neskey, retired U.S. Army medic and mountaineering expert, as they explore Jeremy's journey through adaptability, resilience, and finding purpose in the face of change—from guiding soldiers in mountain warfare to building...
FemTech's Role in Gender Equality - Penelope Hope on Trail Blazers
In this episode of Trail Blazers, Johnny speaks with Penelope Hope, an entrepreneur focused on using business as a force for social change. They explore the potential of FemTech innovation, the evolving role of women in the workforce, and how c...
High-Pressure Decisions & Lifelong Learning in Emergency Medicine: Eoin Walker on Trail Blazers
Welcome to another episode of Trail Blazers, the podcast where we dive deep into the lives of extraordinary individuals making a lasting impact. Today’s guest is Eoin Walker, a paramedic with over 20 years of experience, who’s work...
Revolutionising Clinical Trials: AI, Diversity, and Innovation with Lauren Alani on Trail Blazers
In this episode of Trail Blazers, we’re joined by Lauren Alani, a clinical research expert with over a decade of experience in medical microbiology and immunology. Together, we explore the complexities of clinical trials, from initial data coll...
100 Days Underwater: Hyperbaric Breakthroughs with Dr Joseph Dituri & Dr Sarah Spelsberg on Trail Blazers
In this episode of Trail Blazers, Johnny dives deep with two incredible guests—Dr. Sarah Spelsberg, Director of USA Field Operations for World Extreme Medicine, and Dr. Joseph Dituri, world record holder and retired US Navy Diving Officer.T...
Revolutionizing Rescue: The Impact of Dik Barton's Groundbreaking Emergency Solutions on on Trail Blazers
Welcome to our latest episode of Trail Blazers.Johnny is joined by Dik Barton, Health, Safety & Security and Operations Advisor and COO of ArmaTrex Ltd., a company producing and developing products for the medical responder, rescue i...
Bridging the Gap: Telemedicine & Health Challenges in Zambia with Dr. Daniel Grace on Trail Blazers
Join Dr. Daniel Grace, GP and medical director of the Virtual Doctors charity, as he takes us on a thrilling journey across Zambia in the "Livingstone Revisited" expedition. Discover how this 3-week, 2000-3000km adventure is revolutionizing rur...
Building the Future of Healthcare Apps with Dr. Lloyd Humphreys on Trail Blazers
In this episode of Trail Blazers, Johnny sits down with Dr. Lloyd Humphreys, Managing Director at Cogniss, to explore an exciting platform that could change the future of digital health.Dr. Humphreys is driven by a profound mission: to help...
How does extreme medical training with Iqarus prepare frontline heroes? Ged Healy on Trail Blazers
Welcome to a different kind of Trail Blazers episode, one where we go out into the field and delve into the world of advanced training. Johnny joined Ged Healy, Global Head of Training & Development, and the team at Iqarus’ unique training ...
Emergency Response, Ethical Healthcare and Extreme Medicine with Stephen Wood on Trail Blazers
Join us for an episode of Trail Blazers as Stephen Wood shares his remarkable transition from forestry and bio-chemistry to a groundbreaking career in extreme medicine.Discover his insights on disaster management, crisis resource leaders...
Saving Lives with Solar-Powered Technology with Scott Johnson on Trail Blazers
In the latest episode of Trail Blazers, Johnny chats with Scott Johnson about innovative solutions transforming lives globally. They discuss VSAT for remote communication, the critical role of refrigeration in healthcare, the cold chain from fa...
Design Thinking in Healthcare Innovation with Tim Murdoch on Trail Blazers
In this episode of Trail Blazers, Johnny chats with Tim Murdoch from Cambridge Design Partnership about the impact of design thinking and user-centred design in healthcare. They explore predictive healthcare advancements, such as early Parkinso...
Revolutionizing Home Diagnostics: Opal Device Explained with Paul KoFerrigno on Trail Blazers
Join us on Trail Blazers as we chat with Paul KoFerrigno of éclateral about the Opal Device, a revolutionary, affordable, smartphone-linked lateral flow reader.Discover how this innovation can transform home diagnostics for conditions li...
