Episode 208: Redefining Healthcare to Support Patients and Caregivers with Marly Brodsky
Have you ever left a doctor’s office feeling more confused than when you walked in?
In this inspiring episode of Stress Free SOULutions, Sarah Alysse sits down with Marly Brodsky, proud mom of two, licensed health educator, and visionary CEO of Med Companion, a groundbreaking service celebrated by Psychology Today and Forbes for revolutionizing personalized healthcare.
Marly shares her powerful journey from overcoming a brain tumor at 18 to pioneering the medical scribe industry, and how the loss of her grandmother ignited her mission to create Med Companion. This virtual service places a compassionate “human prescription” in every patient’s healthcare experience, ensuring that families, caregivers, and providers all feel supported, connected, and truly seen.
Together, Sarah and Marly dive into:
Why patients often leave doctor’s offices overwhelmed and confused.
How Med Companion bridges gaps between doctors, caregivers, and patients.
What it means to be someone’s “Human RX.”
The challenges and quiet wins of building a purpose driven business.
Balancing mompreneurship, leadership, and quality family time.
If you’ve ever wished you could advocate more effectively for a loved one, or yourself, this conversation will leave you with practical hope, soulful insight, and a reminder that connection is the true medicine.
Episode Highlights:
[02:00] Marly’s early dream of becoming a doctor, and how a health crisis redirected her path.
[04:00] The personal loss that fueled the idea for Med Companion.
[07:00] From a late-night vision on the back of an electric bill to a business plan.
[10:00] Why fragmented communication between doctors fails patients—and how Med Companion fixes it.
[13:00] Making caregiving easier: group calls, reminders, and advocacy in action.
[18:00] What it means to be a “Human Prescription” in a tech-driven healthcare system.
[23:00] Quiet wins: how leading Med Companion transformed Marly personally and professionally.
[27:00] Why men often struggle more with healthcare and how Med Companion supports them.
[33:00] Mompreneur lessons: blending faith, fire, and family in business.
[39:00] Marly’s unique answer: how stress became her best friend.
[41:00] How to connect with Marly and get your own Med Companion.
🌐 Website: medcompanion.com 📸 Instagram: @MarlyBrodsky
✨ What was your biggest takeaway from this conversation? Share your reflections on Instagram and tag me @sarahalyssebobo.
