Best Worksitewellness Podcasts (2024)

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258: Signing Off from the Redesigning Wellness Podcast with Jen Arnold 11:14

2y ago11:14

11:14

If you listened to Jen’s last interview with Bob Merberg, then you know the Redesigning Wellness Podcast is wrapping up. Jen wanted to come on one more time and officially wrap up the podcast. In this episode, Jen revisits her Wellbeing model and tells you about her new podcast, Growing Through It.

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257: The End of the Redesigning Wellness Podcast with Bob Merberg, Principal, Jozito, LLC 1:01:41

2y ago1:01:41

1:01:41

The Redesigning Wellness podcast is coming to an official close and who better to recap the last five years of episodes with Jen than Bob Merberg. Bob Merberg founded the wellbeing program at University of Rochester and served as Paychex’s wellness manager for more than 10 years. His consultancy, Jozito LLC, is dedicated to wellbeing strategy and c…

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256: Gender-Based Violence is a Workplace Issue with Sarah Gonzalez Bocinski, Associate Director, Workplace and Economic Justice 53:40

2y ago53:40

53:40

In the U.S. 43.6 million women (27%) and 37.3 (11%) million men will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime. These staggering numbers make it vital for organizations to be aware of and understand gender based violence. If you feel like this topic is heavy, well, it is but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t talk about it. But what role d…

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255: The Function of Emotions at Work with Karla McLaren, M.Ed., Founder and CEO at Emotion Dynamics Inc. 51:03

2y ago51:03

51:03

Part of our job is guarding our own emotions and the emotions of peers. This emotional labor is rarely identified, almost never supported, or paid for, yet is a reality of the workplace. Asking employees to check their emotions at the door is not only an impossible task, but it also ignores a treasure trove of intelligence our emotions offer us. Po…

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254: What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Business with Jen Arnold, CEO Redesigning Wellness 24:35

2y ago24:35

24:35

Thinking about leaving your corporate job to go out on your own? After six years of running her own business, Jen brings her recommendations for those in the wellbeing profession contemplating entrepreneurship. Wellbeing is one of those professions that can be very limited in career growth, so many of us think that going out on our will solve for t…

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253: Vital Skills for Wellness Professionals with Cassie Buckroyd, Columbia Sportswear 32:47

2y ago32:47

32:47

Have you ever felt that leading wellbeing efforts were like rolling a boulder uphill? It can definitely feel that way if you’re going at it alone. But how can you leverage certain skills to not only expand wellbeing but your role along with it? Today’s guest, Cassie Buckroyd, walks us through the skills she’s leveraged to elevate wellbeing within H…

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252: [Rebroadcast] A Past Interview with Wellness Legend Dee Edington 1:02:25

2y ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Dee Edington was a pillar of the wellness community and passed away on June 21, 2022. You can learn more about Dee here. In this 2016 conversation, Dee and I talk about: How one question inspired the book “Shared Values, Shared Results”. Why a framework is needed to be built into the business, not just benefits. Helping people live to their best qu…

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251: Supporting Working Parents with Karen Schwarzbach, Global Program Manager for Wellbeing and Life Stages at Salesforce 55:27

2y ago55:27

55:27

This year Salesforce has been recognized on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies To Work For®” list for the 14th year in a row. With philosophies such as “we don’t define family for you” and “success from anywhere”, they are driving business success while supporting the wellbeing of 80,000 employees across the globe. This episode gives you a peek inside…

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250: The Impact of Moral Injury with Noël Lipana, Doctor of Social Work 49:40

2y ago49:40

49:40

Moral injury is the act, or omission of an act, that goes against one’s deeply held personal, spiritual, or moral beliefs. Although moral injury has been documented as far back in history as 336 BC (think Alexander the Great), the term is gaining attention within the military and is now being considered in occupations such as healthcare and social …

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249: Addressing Spiritual Wellbeing in the Workplace with Jessica Grossmeier, PhD, MPH 49:26

2y ago49:26

49:26

Where does the conversation about spirituality fit into the workplace? Since 86% of US adults identify as being spiritual, we don’t need to shy away from the conversation. In fact, since the definition of spirituality encompasses a wide array of current wellbeing practices, chances are you may already be addressing it. Podcast guest, Jessica Grossm…

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248: The Long Road to Recovering from Burnout with Jessica Grossmeier, PhD, MPH 38:15

2y ago38:15

38:15

What do you do when your dedication to your job lands you in the hospital for severe exhaustion and dehydration? This is the wake-up call today’s guest, Jessica Grossmeier, got 10 years ago. Jessica was juggling a demanding job, getting her PhD, and being married, but eventually the sheer capacity was too much to sustain. Podcast guest, Jessica Gro…

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247: Grieving In and Out of the Workplace with Ilana Yahdav, MPA, and Kim Hanlon, MA 43:49

2y ago43:49

43:49

Grief is the conflicting feelings caused by the end of or a change in a familiar pattern of behavior. Using that definition, chances are that you have recently grieved for something or someone. With everything that has happened in the past two years and continues to happen, it’s about time we had a conversation about grief. Podcast guests, Ilana Ya…

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246: Wellbeing in the Legal Profession with Robin Wolpert, Attorney 51:51

2y ago51:51

51:51

U.S. News named being a lawyer as the 2nd most stressful job in 2022. But it wasn’t until recently that far reaching reports identified major wellbeing deficits, such as problematic drinking, workaholism, and mental health concerns. The reports led to a major call to action for the industry to address lawyer wellbeing. It also led to the creation o…

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245: How Organizations Can Build Employee Resilience: Reconnecting to What’s Important 13:32

2y ago13:32

13:32

This is the final excerpt from a recent webinar Jen facilitated through Wellable Labs titled “Resilience: Why We Need It More Than Ever”. In this clip, Jen reviews another way organizations can build employee resilience – reconnecting to what’s important. Listen in for practical tips for organizations and leaders. Plus, you’ll hear a live Q&A from …

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244: Making Real Progress on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Ella Washington, PhD, Organizational Psychologist 45:11

2y ago45:11

45:11

Two years ago, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) was the topic of new conversations, organizational pledges, and the creation of new job roles. But what has truly changed in the past two years? Although some strides have been made, there remain many barriers to progress. How can we move beyond reading books to start taking concrete steps to cl…

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243: How Organizations Can Build Employee Resilience: Rest & Recovery

2y ago

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This is a short excerpt from a recent webinar Jen facilitated through Wellable Labs titled “Resilience: Why We Need It More Than Ever”. In this clip, Jen reviews one way organizations can build employee resilience – supporting rest and recovery. Listen in for practical tips for organizations and leaders. Stay tuned next week for the last in the ser…

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242: The Causes & Treatment of Burnout with Jennifer Moss, Award-Winning Happiness Expert 56:48

2y ago56:48

56:48

Burnout is the result of occupational stress left unmanaged, marked by high levels of exhaustion and depletion, emotional distance from our job, and cynicism. With the macro and micro stressors of the past two years, it’s no surprise that burnout is on the rise. Although self-care strategies can be part of burnout treatment, we have to acknowledge …

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241: How Organizations Can Build Employee Resilience: Acknowledging & Making Space for Emotions 19:23

2y ago19:23

19:23

This is a short excerpt from a recent webinar Jen facilitated through Wellable Labs titled “Resilience: Why We Need It More Than Ever”. In this clip, Jen reviews one way organizations can build employee resilience - acknowledging and making space for emotions. Listen in for practical tips for organizations and leaders. Stay tuned for another way or…

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240: Leading Wellness Professionals into New Territory with Sara Martin, CEO & Maggie Gough, COO WELCOA 1:00:18

2y ago1:00:18

1:00:18

What have the past two years been like for wellness professionals? Going through the pandemic themselves, while trying to adjust to an ever-evolving situation for their employees has exposed deep issues that may not have been on their radar pre-pandemic. Wellness professionals are now charged with bigger challenges than ever while navigating the ne…

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239: Resilience Facts & Myths with Jen Arnold 11:44

2y ago11:44

11:44

This is a short excerpt from a recent webinar Jen facilitated through Wellable Labs titled “Resilience: Why We Need It More Than Ever”. In this first clip, Jen reviews some true/false questions around resilience. Will you answer them correctly? Stay tuned for the next clip next week.

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238: The Plight of the Working Mom with Leslie Forde, CEO and Founder of Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs 50:24

2y ago50:24

50:24

Being a working mom during COVID was an impossible act of balancing full time jobs and full time teaching. Pew Research Center found that working mothers were generally more likely than working fathers to say that they faced a variety of professional challenges since the beginning of COVID. In this episode, podcast guest Leslie Forde explains the i…

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237: How to Avoid Toxic Positivity with Dr. Natalie Christine Dattilo, Clinical Psychologist 35:35

2y ago35:35

35:35

It’s important to stay positive, especially in trying times. But what happens when that positivity becomes unhelpful, shaming, and ultimately, toxic? The idea that the best or only way to cope with a negative situation is to put a positive spin on it is toxic to our emotional health. In this episode guest Dr. Natalie Dattilo, a Clinical Psychologis…

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236: Rebuilding Social Connections with Natalie Kerr Ph.D., Social Psychologist 42:00

2y ago42:00

42:00

Connecting socially is an innate human need and one that was practically eliminated during the pandemic. For the past two years, we turned to social media, Zoom calls, and Netflix for our main sources of connection. Now that we’re going back into the office and gathering in larger groups, how can we ease back into being with each other and rebuild …

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235: Leading in Post-Pandemic Times with Karen Suchsland 59:22

2y ago59:22

59:22

The stats point to the likelihood that most of us are in some stage of burnout, and guess who this includes? Managers – you know, the ones leading your employees. Managers navigate the delicate balance between investing in and supporting their team, getting their own work done, and (trying to) understand the priorities from above. How do successful…

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234: An Update After a Year-Long Break 15:43

2+ y ago15:43

15:43

It’s been over a year since host, Jen Arnold, decided to take a break from the Redesigning Wellness podcast. In this episode, Jen walks you through what’s in store for the podcast and her thoughts on where we are today (and where we’re not) with organizational wellbeing. She also reveals a new product she’s just released and unveils where her and h…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Worksitewellness Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Redesigning Wellness Podcast

Jen Arnold

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258: Signing Off from the Redesigning Wellness Podcast with Jen Arnold 11:14

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257: The End of the Redesigning Wellness Podcast with Bob Merberg, Principal, Jozito, LLC 1:01:41

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256: Gender-Based Violence is a Workplace Issue with Sarah Gonzalez Bocinski, Associate Director, Workplace and Economic Justice 53:40

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255: The Function of Emotions at Work with Karla McLaren, M.Ed., Founder and CEO at Emotion Dynamics Inc. 51:03

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254: What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Business with Jen Arnold, CEO Redesigning Wellness 24:35

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253: Vital Skills for Wellness Professionals with Cassie Buckroyd, Columbia Sportswear 32:47

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252: [Rebroadcast] A Past Interview with Wellness Legend Dee Edington 1:02:25

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251: Supporting Working Parents with Karen Schwarzbach, Global Program Manager for Wellbeing and Life Stages at Salesforce 55:27

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250: The Impact of Moral Injury with Noël Lipana, Doctor of Social Work 49:40

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249: Addressing Spiritual Wellbeing in the Workplace with Jessica Grossmeier, PhD, MPH 49:26

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248: The Long Road to Recovering from Burnout with Jessica Grossmeier, PhD, MPH 38:15

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247: Grieving In and Out of the Workplace with Ilana Yahdav, MPA, and Kim Hanlon, MA 43:49

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246: Wellbeing in the Legal Profession with Robin Wolpert, Attorney 51:51

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245: How Organizations Can Build Employee Resilience: Reconnecting to What’s Important 13:32

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244: Making Real Progress on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Ella Washington, PhD, Organizational Psychologist 45:11

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243: How Organizations Can Build Employee Resilience: Rest & Recovery

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242: The Causes & Treatment of Burnout with Jennifer Moss, Award-Winning Happiness Expert 56:48

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241: How Organizations Can Build Employee Resilience: Acknowledging & Making Space for Emotions 19:23

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240: Leading Wellness Professionals into New Territory with Sara Martin, CEO & Maggie Gough, COO WELCOA 1:00:18

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239: Resilience Facts & Myths with Jen Arnold 11:44

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238: The Plight of the Working Mom with Leslie Forde, CEO and Founder of Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs 50:24

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237: How to Avoid Toxic Positivity with Dr. Natalie Christine Dattilo, Clinical Psychologist 35:35

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236: Rebuilding Social Connections with Natalie Kerr Ph.D., Social Psychologist 42:00

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235: Leading in Post-Pandemic Times with Karen Suchsland 59:22

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234: An Update After a Year-Long Break 15:43

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