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A Dose of Optimism

Omkar Kulkarni
Pediatric Healthcare
Healthcare Innovation
Pediatric Care
Food Allergies
Food Insecurity
Food Deserts
Pediatric Health
AI In Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence
Pediatric Telehealth
Kidsx
Nutrition Science
Chronic Disease Prevention
Public Health
Medically Tailored Grocery Delivery
Eating Disorders
Autism
Remote Patient Monitoring
Mental Health
Social Determinants Of Health

A Dose of Optimism is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of healthcare innovation and the optimists driving meaningful change.

Hosted by Omkar Kulkarni, this show shines a light on bold ideas, transformative solutions, and the passionate individuals working every day to make healthcare better for children and their families.

Each episode dives into the real-world challenges facing the h... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it look like to meet a child where they are, not just physically, but technologically, emotionally, and clinically? In this episode, three innovators share how they are redesigning pediatric care delivery around the child rather than around... more

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What if the most effective treatments for children looked nothing like traditional medicine?

In this episode, three innovators share how games, biofeedback, and AI are being used to treat some of the most overlooked conditions in pediatric healthcar... more

Thirty episodes in, and this is a special one. Over the first 30 episodes of A Dose of Optimism, host Omkar Kulkarni has sat down with physicians, founders, researchers, and change makers working at the edges of what's possible in pediatric healthcar... more

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Recent Guests

Juliette Hawa
Pediatric physical therapist and entrepreneur specializing in pelvic health
Children's Hospital Colorado
Episode: Biofeedback, AI, and Anxiety
Dika Vilic
Professional working on health information technology and AI integration with hospital IT systems
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Episode: Biofeedback, AI, and Anxiety
Raj Amin
CEO of Arcade Therapeutics, advocate for therapeutic games
Arcade Therapeutics
Episode: Biofeedback, AI, and Anxiety
Priya Iyer
Founder of Our Roots, focused on perinatal peer coaching
Our Roots
Episode: From Pregnancy to Pain: Closing Gaps for Kids
Francesca Wuttke
Founder and CEO of NEN; HLTH advisor
NEN; HLTH
Episode: From Pregnancy to Pain: Closing Gaps for Kids
Kristine Gloria
Leader at Young Futures
Young Futures
Episode: Teens, Tech, and Belonging: What the Data Says About Youth Well-Being
Lyndsey Garbi
Pediatrician, Neonatologist, Chief Medical Officer
Blueberry Pediatrics
Episode: Pediatrics, Everywhere: Telehealth for Rural Kids and the Future of Epilepsy Care
Sucheta Joshi
Medical Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Episode: Pediatrics, Everywhere: Telehealth for Rural Kids and the Future of Epilepsy Care
Nicole Albers
Licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified art therapist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Episode: Art, Music and Games... in a Hospital

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Omkar Kulkarni
Host of A Dose of Optimism

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Great info about pediatric digital health innovation

    Wonderful addition to KidsX community

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zqyvx
    United States8 months ago
  • 5 Stars from a former patient

    I stumbled on this podcast because of what CHLA means to me. I really enjoyed the show and can’t wait to hear more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian Melekian
    United States8 months ago
  • PodListener

    Thoughtful and encouraging - this is healthcare innovation conversations I wanted to hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PJBAPE
    United States8 months ago
  • Thoughtful and Inspiring Initiative, Congratulations Omkar!

    Just listened to the trailer of “A Dose of Optimism” a new podcast by Omkar. What a thoughtful and inspiring initiative, dedicated to making children’s health and well-being better through creativity and compassion!

    Heartfelt congratulations to Omkar, and to proud parents Smita and Prakash. Wishing this endeavor continued success in spreading light and positivity!👍🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Madhu Vadnere
    United States8 months ago

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Audience appreciates thoughtful healthcare innovation discussions.
Guests are credible and diverse, offering practical takeaways for pediatric care.
Hosting feels uplifting and solutions-focused, which resonates with listeners seeking optimism in health tech.

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Teens, Tech, and Belonging: What the Data Says About Youth Well-Being
Q: Kristine, when will applications for the next funding cohort be due?
Applications will be due on May 19th, with a long LOI period followed by a full application process for those invited to advance.
Teens, Tech, and Belonging: What the Data Says About Youth Well-Being
Q: So what is something you're most proud of in terms of the accomplishments you've had so far?
The most proud moment is the work around AI in youth wellbeing, particularly how AI usage among youth reveals nuanced, purpose-driven patterns that vary by socioeconomic status and identity, and the emphasis on guiding parental and adult conversations to foster healthy AI adoption.
Teens, Tech, and Belonging: What the Data Says About Youth Well-Being
Q: Kristine, what is Youth Futures and how did it get started?
Youth Futures started as a response to the need for a central ecosystem that can connect diverse voices in youth development and build a flywheel to fund and amplify effective programs across regions, ultimately helping organizations scale their work while preserving a focus on developmentally appropriate support.
Researchers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Q: What were you doing before the current technology, and what's the standard prior to this imaging approach for fetal cardiac work?
Fetal ultrasound remains standard, but when the baby is in a problematic position or the maternal body affects sound transmission, fetal cardiac MRI offers a valuable, radiation-free alternative that can yield diagnostic quality images where ultrasound can't reach.
Closing the Gap in Pediatric Care
Q: How do you see the role of telemedicine and group-based therapy evolving in pediatrics for chronic conditions?
Telemedicine enables diagnosis, parent training, and ongoing therapy with high engagement; group-based sessions are effective and scalable, and they foresee expanding to obesity care and other chronic conditions.

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What is A Dose of Optimism about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A dose of optimism centers on healthcare innovation for children, highlighting bold ideas and practical solutions from leaders, founders, clinicians, and patient advocates. Episodes span digital health, AI in pediatrics, nutrition, mental health, and care delivery, with a strong emphasis on improving access, outcomes, and lived experiences for families. A distinctive thread is the mix of enterprise-level leadership and founder-driven storytelling, offering actionable insights for both healthcare professionals and sponsors seeking meaningful impact in kids' health.

Noteworthy elements include a focus on real-world challenges faced by pediatric care systems, the integration of technology to enhance care, and stories of resilience from parent... more

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1. Juliette Hawa
2. Dika Vilic
3. Raj Amin
4. Priya Iyer
5. Francesca Wuttke
6. Kristine Gloria
7. Lyndsey Garbi
8. Sucheta Joshi

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