25: Proactive Relationship Healthcare | Dr James Cordova and Matt Rubin of Arammu

The Mental Health Entrepreneur

Dr. James Cordova and Matt Rubin share their innovative approach to mental health care which focuses on annual relationship checkups and maintenance - think of it as your relationship's yearly physical. They discuss the importance of proactive relationship health care, the impact of The Relationship Checkup model on couples and therapists, and the potential for scalability in addressing mental health needs from a primary care perspective. Learn how this model is transforming the mental health industry, offering brief yet impactful interventions.

About Dr James Cordova:

James Cordova is a professor in the Psychology Department and the Director of the Center for Couples and Family Research and the Marriage/Relationship Checkup Program at Clark University. Professor Cordova is a Licensed Psychologist and leading figure in the field of Couples Research and Therapy. He has been conducting research and publishing in the area of couples therapy, intimacy, and the promotion of marital health and actively training couples therapists for over 25 years. Professor Cordova is the developer of the Relationship Checkup, a proactive approach to the promotion of marital health. In 2016, Dr. Cordova co-founded Arammu, a relationship healthcare company with the sole mission of making checkups available to everyone, everywhere.

The Marriage Checkup: A Scientific Program for Sustaining and Strengthening Marital Health

About Matt Rubin:

Matt Rubin is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for startups and social business ventures. His journey in the world of entrepreneurship began in high school and continued through college, where he cultivated his love for innovation and business development. Throughout his professional career, Matt has co-founded and led the development of multiple startups, totaling 5 to 6 ventures. Matt is a firm believer in the power of social business—companies that are for-profit entities with a socially conscious mission or product. He is dedicated to leveraging business as a force for good, combining profitability with a positive impact on society and the environment.

arammu.com

Episode Timestamps:

• (01:40) How Arammu came to be
• (09:50) The Relationship Checkup model
• (14:30) Creating a proactive approach to mental health
• (18:15) Relationship healthcare and insurance coverage
• (22:50) Transitioning from sports and tech startups to the mental health industry
• (27:00) Entrepreneurship advice and inspiration

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