{"podcast":{"title":"Connected By Health","slug":"connected-by-health-7781874","podcast_index_feed_id":7781874,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/605090/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/605090","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/a/2/8/0a2804858618d7e216c3140a3186d450/3.png","author":"Krishna Vedala","episode_count":22,"summary":"Connected by Health is a modern healthcare podcast hosted by Krishna Vedala, MD, MPH, MBA, CPE—a board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician, healthcare executive, and innovation leader based in Oklahoma City. This show explores the intersection of clinical medicine, physician leadership, healthcare operations, AI in healthcare, and data-driven decision-making; all with one goal: creating more connected, effective, and human-centered care. Each episode features conversations with physicians, healthcare executives, innovators, and system leaders on: - Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine - AI in Healthcare & Health Data Management - Physician Leadership & Practice Management - Healthcare Finance, Business Intelligence & Quality Improvement - Operational Excellence & Lean Six Sigma in healthcare Dr. Vedala brings a rare blend of frontline clinical experience, executive leadership training, and systems-level thinking, helping listeners bridge the gap between medicine, leadership, and innovation. 🎧 Connected by Health is for physicians, healthcare leaders, administrators, and anyone committed to building the future of healthcare together. Connect with Dr. Krishna…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T22:17:07.292148+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-by-health-7781874"},"episode":{"title":"#05: Education, Health, and the Future of Our Communities","slug":"05-education-health-and-the-future-of-our-communities","published_at":"2026-03-23T15:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-by-health-7781874/05-education-health-and-the-future-of-our-communities","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-by-health-7781874","url":"https://connectedbyhealthpodcast.com/","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/3843d0a6-ee19-4b65-a291-8ee3431a2980/ep_s01_CBH_EDu_Health_foundation_JasonPerez.mp3?dest-id=5269150","summary":"Education, Health, and the Foundation of Human Potential Guest: Superintendent Jason Perez The Big Idea of the Episode This conversation explores how education and health are deeply connected , and why schools often serve as the front line for community wellbeing . Jason Perez discusses how meeting students' basic human needs is essential before learning can truly happen — a concept rooted in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs . The core message: Students cannot succeed academically if their basic human needs are not met first. Key Themes From the Episode 1. Maslow's Hierarchy Still Applies Today Perez references Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (1943) as a guiding principle for leadership and education. The hierarchy shows that before higher-level goals like learning or achievement can occur, basic needs must be satisfied: Physiological needs (food, shelter, safety) Security and stability Belonging and connection Self-esteem Self-actualization One powerful way Perez explains it: \"Before we can enjoy a good book, be a good friend, or be a functional worker, we have to have our basic physiological needs met.\" 2. Schools Are Now Community Support Centers The conversation highlights how schools increasingly serve roles beyond education. Many students rely on schools for: Meals Safety Structure Emotional support Stability Perez shares a striking statistic: About 69% of students in Oklahoma qualify for free or reduced lunch. This means schools are often addressing basic survival needs , not just academic development. 3. Leadership in Education Perez also reflects on leadership lessons learned through his career as an educator and superintendent. Key leadership principles discussed: Listening to communities Understanding cultural and socioeconomic challenges Supporting both students and…","meta_description":"Education, Health, and the Foundation of Human Potential Guest: Superintendent Jason Perez The Big Idea of the Episode This conversation explores how educ…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2185,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/connected-by-health-7781874/episodes/05-education-health-and-the-future-of-our-communities/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-by-health-7781874/05-education-health-and-the-future-of-our-communities.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}