Santovia

07/21/2026

A data void is a space in the information landscape where no high-quality content exists, so whatever shows up first gets to be the answer.

In a new essay, Vacant Lots in the Information Landscape, Seth Husney borrows an image from the city to explain it. Every neighborhood has an overgrown lot you've stopped noticing. Nobody planted anything there, so weeds moved in. Health information works the same way — and the hardest part is that an absence is almost impossible to go looking for.

Seth argues that filling every gap isn't the fix. Reducing the need to go searching in them is. That means high-quality information people can find and understand, and relationships with providers, strong enough that patients don't feel they have to look elsewhere.

The opposite of a vacant lot isn't a building. It's a community garden.

Read the full piece: https://santovia.com/blog/vacant-lots-data-voids/

12/22/2025

The holiday season often feels like a race to the finish line—closing out Q4, finalizing budgets, and rushing to buy last-minute gifts. But what if we paused, just for a moment, to look for the wonder in it all?

Awe is more than just a fleeting feeling of surprise. It’s a powerful emotion that can actually shift our biology and mindset. Research suggests that experiencing awe can quiet our inner critic, lower stress levels, and make us feel more connected to the people around us.

In a professional setting, this shift is invaluable. When we experience awe—whether it's from a collective achievement, a genuine act of kindness, or simply noticing the holiday lights on the commute home—our perspective expands. We stop focusing on the small stressors and start seeing the bigger picture. This openness fosters better collaboration and a more supportive team environment.

This season, I challenge you to intentionally seek out these moments. It doesn’t require a grand gesture. It could be as simple as:
• Reflecting on a team win that seemed impossible a year ago.
• Taking a different route to work to see the decorations.
• Truly listening to a colleague’s holiday story.

Our team writer, Seth Husney, explores this concept beautifully in his latest piece, "The Awe Effect: Finding Wonder in Everyday Life." He discusses how we can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary and why awe might be the missing piece in our mental well-being.

Read the full article here: https://santovia.com/blog/the-awe-effect-finding-wonder-in-everyday-life/

How do you find moments of pause and wonder during the busy end-of-year rush? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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