This week, we welcome guests requested by listeners. Dr. Jeffrey Barkin talks about depression and how loneliness can be as bad for your health as smoking while Tristan Gagne from The Pure Experts discusses the latest technology to battle airborne particles and viruses.

Each week, Woods engages national leaders and local experts from the clinical, business, scientific, academic, and political communities in an honest and upbeat dialogue about today’s healthcare realities and tomorrow’s developing opportunities. From emerging technologies to evolving policy work, personal fitness to public health, each show showcases the thinkers and explore the thinking that will help us change the conversation – and ultimately change the world.

Steve Woods is the founder, president and chief executive officer of Promerica Health. He also serves as the president and chief executive officer of TideSmart Global, Promerica Health’s parent company. Since 2003, Woods has stewarded Promerica Health’s growth and development, leveraging strategic investments in technology (including an industry leading patient platform), service offerings (including the acquisition of an analytics and compliance auditing company), campus (featuring eco-friendly construction) and clinical talent to establish Promerica Health as one of the leading providers in the health and wellness space.