1121: Dr. Erin Nance - "From Scrubs to Scrolls: The FeelBetr Revolution"

What if a world-renowned surgeon could solve your decade-long medical mystery…in just three seconds—all thanks to TikTok? On this eye-opening episode of Thrive Loud, Lou Diamond welcomes Dr. Erin Nance, a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon, TikTok influencer, best-selling author, and trailblazing founder of the Feel Better app. Dr. Nance shares the incredible story of diagnosing a patient’s elusive condition in mere moments—over social media—unveiling both the shocking gaps and untapped solutions in today’s medical information landscape. Dive behind-the-scenes with Dr. Nance as she reveals:The dangers of spiraling medical misinformation online—and why it spreads six times faster than accurate data.The genesis of Feel Better: a free, health-focused social media app combating confusion and empowering patients to have better conversations with their doctors.Secrets to building trustworthy online communities and content that truly helps.The gift—and emotional impact—of sharing medical expertise at scale.How gratitude from thousands has reshaped her approach to medicine and content creation. Dr. Nance also gets candid about her personal pivots, the realities of modern healthcare, and the balance she finds in tennis and creating original (sometimes cringe-worthy!) content. Whether you’re tired of Dr. Google’s doom scrolling or want to hear how innovative experts are restoring trust in health communication, this episode will absolutely change your perception of medical advice online. Timestamped Episode Overview: 00:00 – Lou’s introduction + the rampant problem of medical misinformation 01:20 – Dr. Erin Nance joins & her viral TikTok diagnosis that changed everything 03:58 – The struggle to find trustworthy health advice online 05:30 – How the Feel Better app works and what makes it unique 07:34 – Free vs. paid content and supporting physician creators 08:56 – Early impact and restoring trust in healthcare 10:33 – The rewards—and surprises—of medical content creation 13:05 – Dr. Nance’s personal journey and pivots 14:37 – Where to find Dr. Nance, her book, podcast, and the Feel Better app 15:45 – Fun Street: Movies, food, tennis, and the inside scoop on content creation 22:39 – Snap decision: Where Dr. Nance would travel instantly 22:59 – Final plugs and episode close Don’t miss this empowering conversation—filled with wisdom, humor, and actionable ways you can cut through the noise, feel better, and thrive.