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Myleik Teele's Podcast

175: Exploring the Soft Life: Redefining Work and Wellness

Jan 23, 2024
The podcast explores redefining work and wellness, challenging hustle culture and promoting a healthy work environment. They discuss the concept of the 'soft life' beyond spa days and vacations and the importance of slowing down and self-care. They also touch on the challenges of returning to work for mothers and embracing a soft life for marginalized individuals. Additionally, they explore practicing wellness and self-care outside societal expectations and prioritizing self-care in daily life.
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  • Redefining work to prioritize rest and ease in the workplace is crucial for overall well-being.
  • Challenging and shifting away from hustle culture towards community care and collective well-being.

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Embracing the Soft Life and Redefining Work

The podcast episode explores the concept of the soft life and hustle culture. The guest, Dr. Courtney McLunney, discusses the importance of redefining the way we perceive work and our approach to rest and ease. She emphasizes the need for workplaces to normalize rest and ease instead of glorifying constant hustle. Dr. McLunney encourages a paradigm shift in organizational culture, stressing that healthy workplaces are not just a luxury but a necessity. She challenges assumptions about productivity and inspires listeners to reimagine the way they work and prioritize their well-being.

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