Podcast S2
Podcast S2: Asha Walker, Cured
With a mission rooted in improving equity and access to healthy living, Asha Walker has dedicated her career to rethinking how communities experience wellness.
Date
09/30/2025
Author
Team Coeus
As the Founder of Health in the Hood, she has brought fresh food and education into neighborhoods often overlooked by traditional systems. Now, with the launch of Cured, Asha is expanding her reach into the digital space, creating tools that bridge the gap between physical and mental health.
In our conversation, Asha breaks down why the Standard American Diet lives up to its “SAD” acronym, why separating mental and physical health is a dangerous mistake, and what she makes of the GLP-1 craze sparked by drugs like Ozempic. She shares the realities of leading a nonprofit, the lessons learned from building a wellness app, and her perspective on where the wellness industry is headed. Her insights, which blend community impact, holistic health coaching, and entrepreneurial grit, offer both a wake-up call and a roadmap for anyone ready to start their own wellness journey.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:30 Why the Standard American Diet is SAD
27:12 This or That
38:20 Health in the Hood's Work in Food Deserts
45:55 Why We Shouldn't Separate Mental and Physical Health
57:05 Asha's Thoughts on the GLP-1 (Ozempic) Movement
1:03:19 What It's Like to Run a Non-Profit
1:06:45 Launching Her App: Cured
1:29:51 The Future of Wellness
1:37:19 Advice on How to Start a Wellness Journey
1:43:45 Plugs and Where to Find Her