We started by listening.

We spoke with dozens of teachers, nurses, and social workers — all saying the same thing: burnout is real, visible, and too often ignored.
They didn't need another app or wellness email. They needed a way to be seen, understood, and connected to meaningful help. That's what The Distillate was built to do.

Why We Started

"I built a service that worked — but couldn't reach the people who needed it most."

As a physician, I saw burnout everywhere. Teachers leaving classrooms. Nurses considering career changes. Social workers feeling overwhelmed and unsupported.

We've seen the exodus. We've felt the loss. And we knew that traditional approaches weren't reaching the scale needed to address this crisis.

The Distillate was born from the belief that we could combine technology with human wisdom to create something that could help millions — while remaining deeply personal to each individual.

Our Guiding Principles

Don't be afraid of the storm

We tackle difficult, systemic problems even when the solutions aren't obvious.

Find wisdom

We surround ourselves with wise people and learn from their experience.

Connect to your purpose

We focus on what matters most and engage fully.

Build systems

We create solutions that grow beyond any individual effort.

The Pivot That Changed Everything

"The need isn't just for money — it's for better assessment and connection."

Our original model provided direct financial aid to caregivers in crisis. But we quickly realized that money alone wasn't solving the problem.

The breakthrough came when we realized we could use AI to solve a human problem.

Instead of one-size-fits-all solutions, we built a system that could assess each person's unique situation and connect them with tailored resources — from mental health support to financial planning to career counseling.

This pivot transformed us from a charity into a scalable support system that could help millions without losing the personal touch that caregivers deserve.

Where We Are Today

AI Enhances Human Wisdom

Our AI doesn't replace human connection — it enhances it. Every assessment uses advanced algorithms to identify patterns and needs, but every recommendation is reviewed by real people who understand the complexity of caregiver burnout.

We believe technology should amplify empathy, not replace it.

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Human + AI Partnership
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Data-Driven Insights
Personalized, Not Generic

Every caregiver's story is different. Our assessment looks beyond simple checkboxes to understand your work, your stressors, your support system, and what's weighing on you right now. We combine validated burnout measures with real-life context so your next steps are tailored to you—not a generic label.

Whole-person view – We look at work, home life, safety, finances, and support networks.
Evidence-based questions – Built from validated burnout and wellbeing tools.
Human + AI insight – Technology helps organize patterns; our team reviews what really matters.

Meet the People Behind The Distillate

Learn more about our mission, the team driving this work forward, and how we're building a new kind of support system for caregivers.

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The Distillate Mission

We're building something that can scale to help millions — while remaining deeply personal to each individual who uses it.

"When we care for caregivers, we strengthen entire communities."
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