Neural Compass

Neural Compass

Welcome to Neural Compass, a new podcast from Jimini Health. We’re charting the future of mental and behavioral health — at the intersection of AI, psychiatry, neuroscience, and real-world clinical care. Hosted by Jimini’s own Mark Jacobstein, Neural Compass features honest, forward-thinking conversations with the leaders shaping what’s next — from healthcare executives to AI pioneers. Whether you’re building in this space, investing in it, or navigating it as a decision-maker, this podcast is your guide to the breakthroughs, challenges, and ideas defining the next era of care. Learn more: jiminihealth.com

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July 15, 2025 39 mins

What do you get when a leading AI safety innovator, systems thinker, and open-source champion sits down to talk product, philosophy, and the future of LLMs? A conversation that redefines what it means to build responsibly in the age of generative AI.

In this episode of Neural Compass, Shreya Rajpal—CEO of Guardrails AI and former self-driving systems engineer—joins Jimini’s Mark Jacobstein to explore the deep tech and deeper questio...

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What happens when a legendary VC-turned-leadership coach brings radical self-inquiry to the startup roller coaster? A conversation that rewrites what it means to lead—with grit, honesty, and a whole lot of heart.

In this episode of Neural Compass, Jerry Colonna—CEO of Reboot.io and author of Reboot and Reunion—joins Jimini’s Mark Jacobstein for a powerful reflection on mental health, emotional resilience, and the inner lives of lead...

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What happens when a precision health researcher reimagines cancer screening from the ground up—and then builds the AI to make it possible?

In this episode of Neural Compass, Dr. Adam Yala, Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley and UCSF, joins Jimini’s Mark Jacobstein for a deep dive into the future of personalized medicine.

They cover:

- Why traditional cancer screening is too coarse—and how AI can change that

- Building risk prediction m...

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What if building great AI isn’t just about data and models—but about the mindset of the people behind it?

In this episode of Neural Compass, host Mark Jacobstein (co-founder and president of Jimini Health) sits down with Yanda Erlich, a four-time founder, longtime AI investor, and general partner at B Capital. They explore what it means to bet on AI before it’s obvious—and how inner work can shape better leaders, companies, and deci...

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What if the data you collect could actually make mental health care more human?

Dr. Amber Childs, Yale psychologist and expert in adolescent mental health, says measurement-based care isn’t just about numbers—it’s about connection. When done right, it strengthens the therapeutic alliance, empowers patients, and helps clinicians catch what they might otherwise miss.

In episode five of Neural Compass, Dr. Childs shares how we can use d...

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"What if therapy didn’t just happen once a week—but became something you practiced every day?"

In this episode of Neural Compass, host Mark Jacobstein (co-founder and president of Jimini Health) sits down with Jon Tippens, a software engineer, musician, and Jimini patient, to explore how technology is reshaping the way we experience mental health care. Jon shares his deeply personal story as one of the first Jimini patients to go pu...

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What if anxiety isn’t the problem—but how we respond to it is? In this episode of Neural Compass, host Mark Jacobstein (co-founder and president of Jimini Health) sits down with Dr. Luana Marques, Harvard psychologist and author of Bold Move, to reframe how we think about anxiety, avoidance, and the science of behavioral change.

They cover:

- Why anxiety isn’t the enemy

- Practical tools for breaking fear-avoidance cycles

- The connect...

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How does the placebo effect work in the brain and body? The brain can jumpstart your immune system, and science is finally catching up.

In our second episode of Neural Compass, we explore one of the most mind-blowing frontiers in health: the connection between belief, biology, and the brain’s role in healing. Host Mark Jacobstein sits down with Dr. Asya Rolls — award-winning neuroscientist and professor of neuroimmunology — to discu...

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AI can detect your depression. And we have the data to prove it.

In our DEBUT episode of Neural Compass, we're kicking things off with a conversation that gets right to the heart of what this show is about — the intersection of AI, clinical care, and the future of mental and behavioral health. Host Mark Jacobstein sits down with Dr. Lyle Ungar — professor at UPenn and expert in machine learning, psychology, and language — to explor...

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May 22, 2025 37 secs

Welcome to Neural Compass, a new podcast from Jimini Health.

We’re charting the future of mental and behavioral health — at the intersection of AI, psychiatry, neuroscience, and real-world clinical care.

Hosted by Jimini’s own Mark Jacobstein, Neural Compass features honest, forward-thinking conversations with the leaders shaping what’s next — from healthcare executives to AI pioneers.

Whether you’re building in this space, investing ...

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