Hello, folks. Welcome to the WOOP podcast. I'm your host, Will Ahmed, the founder and CEO of WOOP,

and we are on a mission to unlock human performance. That's right. We build technology across

hardware and software and analytics that's designed to help you improve your health,

improve your performance.

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Happy Veterans Day.

I have to say it is a great privilege and honor that WOOP serves so many

members of the armed services. We've gotten to know a huge number of veterans through their

use of WOOP. We obviously have worked with a number of different pockets of the military. And for

anyone listening, I just want to say thank you for your service.

This week's episode focused on the future of technology and healthcare and how hospitals and medical

organizations can optimize performance in the operating room, the ICU, and beyond.

VP of Performance, Kristen Holmes, sits down with Arena Labs,

founder and CEO Brian Ferguson. Arena Labs is a cutting-edge organization that is pioneering the

field of high performance medicine. It was born out of Brian's experience in the military. He served

in the Navy, special operations, and the Pentagon, and is now using that experience to improve

modern day healthcare.

And thank you to Brian for his service.

Brian and Kristen talk about the importance of creating high performing teams in the world of

medicine, the burnout, so many doctors and nurses experience, and why that sets a dangerous

precedent in the field, the effect of COVID-19 on doctors, nurses, and frontline staff, why

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