From Loss to Lifeline: Cristina Bernardo on Building Avocado Health and Supporting Parents When It Matters Most

About this episode

Cristina Bernardo shares her personal journey and the mission behind Avocado Health, aimed at supporting parents during challenging times.

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the system meant to support you leaves you with more questions than answers? In this episode, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Cristina Bernardo, co-founder of Avocado Health, to share the deeply personal story behind the company and the mission driving it forward. After losing her daughter Aviva following months of medical uncertainty, Cristina and her husband made a commitment no parent should ever have to navigate fear, confusion, or isolation alone. That p...

People in this episode

Hosts: Aggie, Cristy

Guest: Cristina Bernardo

Topics covered

• healthcare
• parenting
• entrepreneurship
• personal story
• support systems

Keywords

• Avocado Health
• Cristina Bernardo
• parent support
• healthcare system
• loss
• entrepreneurship
• personal story

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Organizations: Avocado Health

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