{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"331. Josh Whalen, Co-founder &amp; CEO of Joi + Blokes","description":"Today, I'm joined by Josh Whalen , co-founder and CEO of Joi + Blokes. &amp;nbsp; A modern health optimization platform, Joi + Blokes offers online consultations and diagnostics for hormonal balance, energy, libido, metabolic issues, menopause, longevity, and more. &amp;nbsp; In this episode, we discuss delivering personalized care for both sexes. &amp;nbsp; We also cover: &amp;nbsp;   The evolving peptide landscape   Building a 503A compounding pharmacy   Research and vertical integration as differentiators   &amp;nbsp; Subscribe to the podcast \u2192 insider.fitt.co\/podcast&amp;nbsp; Subscribe to our newsletter \u2192 insider.fitt.co\/subscribe&amp;nbsp; Follow us on LinkedIn \u2192 linkedin.com\/company\/fittinsider&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Website: www.joiandblokes.com&amp;nbsp; Instagram (Women): https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/joiwomenswellness\/&amp;nbsp; Instagram (Men): https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/getblokes\/&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; - &amp;nbsp; The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart fitness ecosystem for fitness and health facilities. &amp;nbsp; Fitt Talent: https:\/\/talent.fitt.co\/&amp;nbsp; Consulting: https:\/\/consulting.fitt.co\/&amp;nbsp; Investments: https:\/\/capital.fitt.co\/&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:37) Background and founding story (02:44) Personal health crisis (04:36) Patient experience (06:38) Differentiation (07:40) AI as co-pilot (09:49) Diagnostic with solution mandate (11:15) Energy and fatigue (12:43) Fundamentals over innovation (14:32) Personal TRT journey (16:54) Peptide compounding regulation (18:25) Regulatory rollercoaster (19:49) Building a 503A compounding pharmacy (23:23) Land grab &amp;amp; retention race (24:40) Community-driven product expansion (26:17) AI apps &amp;amp; traditional clinician care (27:50) Vertical integration priorities (28:30) Research focus (29:33) Where to learn more (30:12) Conclusion ","author_name":"Fitt Insider","author_url":"https:\/\/insider.fitt.co","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40561280\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200062795"}