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We're thrilled to welcome Chloe McLeod to the Well Workplaces community. Chloe is an expert in nutrition for optimising your health and wellbeing. She has more than 12 years experience in the industry, and her expertise in gut health, food intolerance and sports nutrition makes her one of the most sought after nutrition experts in the country. Chloe knows how to help her clients be their healthiest selves and her passion and expertise makes her one of the leading experts in nutrition in Australia. In this episode, we chat with Chloe about the importance of gut health, how food affects our mood, and tips for making healthier nutrition choices. We also touch on popular trends such as protein intake and coffee consumption. Many people seek out the help of a dietician for various reasons, such as weight loss, food intolerances, and gut health issues. Chloe explains how FODMAPS can play a role in gut health and how to identify and manage intolerances. When it comes to making healthier food choices, preparation is key. Chloe shares her tips on meal planning and preparing nutritious meals to help establish healthy habits. We also discuss the importance of protein in our diets and whether it's a trend or a necessity. Finally, we touch on the topic of coffee and its effects on our health. Chloe shares some insight into the benefits and potential drawbacks of consuming coffee and how to make the most of our caffeine intake. If you're interested in connecting or working with Chloe, you can reach out to her at chloe@verdenutrition.co. Thanks for tuning in to this episode! ~ Resources www.chloemcleod.com www.verdenutrition.co Instagram @chloe_mcleod_dietitian ~ ⁠⁠About Well Workplaces⁠⁠ Well Workplaces is a movement by⁠⁠ Pinnacle Health Group⁠⁠ and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  ⁠⁠Book a demo today⁠⁠. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

Welcome back to Timeout With Tom. This episode features Samuel Eddy⁠⁠, founder, principal consultant and educator at Openchange. Samuel Eddy has helped small, medium and large organisations across Australia boost employee mental health and wellbeing and reduce stress in one-off guest speaking wellness events, ongoing group training and one-on-one coaching sessions. Samuel discusses the stress temperature check tool, which can be used every day to become more aware of stress levels and create well-being anchors. The stress temperature check measures how much nervous tension is in the body or system at any one time. He suggests that understanding physical symptoms of stress, behavioural changes, and other indicators can help individuals determine their stress temperature. Ideally, people should aim to spend as much time in the green zone, where their mind is calm and focused on the present. However, it is also important to recognise and manage stress levels in the yellow zone, where people are more decisive and productive, to prevent slipping into the orange or red zone, where burnout can occur. Samuel also shares his personal experience of ignoring warning signs and mistaking high stress levels for normal. ~ Resources Take your Stress Temperature Test Here Episode 04 - How to take a stress temperature check? Samuel Eddy principal consultant and educator ~ ⁠⁠⁠About Well Workplaces⁠⁠⁠ Well Workplaces is a movement by⁠⁠⁠ Pinnacle Health Group⁠⁠⁠ and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  ⁠⁠⁠Book a demo today⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

Are you finding it difficult to concentrate with the constant barrage of social media and online content? Dr. Natalie Flatt explains how metacognition can help combat this and improve your productivity. Metacognition is the scientific study of how the mind controls and is aware of its own activity, including how we learn and think. The brain has software, such as thoughts and feelings, and hardware, such as neurons and connections, and metacognition helps connect the two. In this episode of the Well Workplaces podcast, Dr. Flatt discusses the importance of understanding metacognition and how it can be useful in personal and professional settings. She also provides tips and strategies for improving productivity, reducing stress, and enhancing memory. Don't miss out on this valuable information! Topics discussed include metacognition, brain function, productivity, stress reduction, memory enhancement, learning styles, leadership techniques, and problem-solving strategies. We encourage you to share this episode with friends, family, and colleagues to continue promoting healthy conversations around mental health and the importance of metacognition in our daily lives. ~ Connect with ⁠Dr Natalie Flatt⁠ and ⁠Connect Psych Services ~ Resources https://theconversation.com/how-metacognition-thinking-about-thinking-can-improve-the-mental-health-crisis-170769 Helpful article about kids, but also great for adults: https://childmind.org/article/how-metacognition-can-help-kids/ ~ ⁠⁠About Well Workplaces⁠⁠ Well Workplaces is a movement by⁠⁠ Pinnacle Health Group⁠⁠ and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  ⁠⁠Book a demo today⁠⁠. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

Welcome back to Timeout with Tom.   In this short episode, we cut into the conversation here where Tom's talking about being a grouchy parent at times! Charlotte explains exactly what the CALMER Parent Wellbeing Model™ is and this episode will help you understand a framework for how to find some calm in what is a busy feeling when you're a parent. Charlotte is a mindfulness and wellbeing practitioner and coach with over 15 years of experience of sharing positive psychology. and the neuroscience within corporates and education and Charlotte specific focuses on helping parents to be their best selves through the ⁠⁠CALMER Parent Wellbeing Model™⁠ You can listen to the full episode: Ep064 - The CALMER™ Parent Wellbeing Model with mindfulness and wellbeing practitioner, Charlotte Jameson We ask Charlotte how this rise in mental distress has affected people? She has found that a lot of her clients are suggesting they are not the parents they had planned to be and Charlotte puts it to us: When have you been the parent you wanted to be? What was working for you? What support did you have? Charlotte shares some incredible tweaks to your day through the CALMER™ model to help navigate certain stress. ~ About ⁠Charlotte Jameson⁠ Mindfulness and wellbeing practitioner - follow on ⁠Instagram⁠ and visit her website ⁠Wellbeing Gets Real⁠ ⁠Take the CALMER Parent Wellbeing Model™ _ Audit Questionnaire⁠ Other resources: ⁠PERMA Model⁠ - Seligman’s PERMA+ Model Explained: A Theory of Wellbeing ⁠VIA Character Strengths⁠ - Bring Your Strengths to Life & Live More Fully ⁠One Handed Cooks⁠ ~ ⁠⁠⁠About Well Workplaces⁠⁠⁠ Well Workplaces is a movement by⁠⁠⁠ Pinnacle Health Group⁠⁠⁠ and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  ⁠⁠⁠Book a demo today⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

We're thrilled to welcome Natalie Moore to the show. Today, Natalie has morphed her twenty year career into her business Own Your Health Collective where together with her co-founder they advocate for whole health and wellbeing support - from nutrition, mindset, EQ, stress management, women's and men's health, yoga and meditation, psychological safety, developing relationships - to name a few. The business also has a niche focus of supporting Menopause in the community and in the workplaces. With Australia having 6.4 million women 40+, it is an opportune time to support this generation of women who are passionately working and living to have a fulfilled, satisfying life and career. It is time to break the taboo and embrace this very natural phase of life, so that women leading into, during and post Menopause can continue to prosper and live their best life. In today's episode, Tom and Natalie discuss: What is menopause? How long does it last? Why is it a workplace issue? How can we bring this discussion into workplaces Vision for future workplace ~ Resources Own Your Health Collective: https://ownyourhealthco.com.au/about-us/about-you-own-your-health-collective/# Connect with Natalie https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliemoore22/ Podcast Host of Peri Menopause Power ~ ⁠About Well Workplaces⁠ Well Workplaces is a movement by⁠ Pinnacle Health Group⁠ and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  ⁠Book a demo today⁠. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠Linkedin⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠here⁠.

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Melanie Borg, found of The Good Move.  Melanie is a registered physiotherapist & clinical Pilates instructor and launched The Good Move in late 2022. Following many years of working in private practice and her current role in workplace injury management, Melanie founded The Good Move - a series of short movement based videos that promote regular movement throughout the day. We also discuss: The importance of movement and physical activity for overall health and wellbeing The negative effects of prolonged sedentary behaviour and the rise of this issue with remote work The benefits of incorporating movement breaks throughout the workday How The Good Move is helping individuals and workplaces prioritize movement and combat the negative effects of sedentary behavior Tips and advice for individuals looking to incorporate more movement into their daily routines, including easy exercises that can be done at home or in the office The future of The Good Move and its plans for expansion and growth If you're looking to improve your health and wellbeing, particularly in the context of remote work, then this is an episode you won't want to miss! ~  Connect with Melanie Ferns (nee Borg) https://www.thegoodmove.com.au/ Instagram The Good Move ~ ⁠About Well Workplaces⁠ Well Workplaces is a movement by⁠ Pinnacle Health Group⁠ and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  ⁠Book a demo today⁠. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠Linkedin⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠here⁠.

We are excited to present our newest 4-part mini-series, Courageous Women Leaders, featuring high-performance consultant Poppy Griffiths.  Tune in as we engage in insightful conversations around these four key subjects: Tapping into self-awareness and strengths for success The power of vulnerability to show up as our best selves Using empathy for A+ leadership Building Resilience to bounce back from setback In this episode, Tom and Poppy discuss the topic of resilience and how it affects our lives. They address the common misconception that resilience is something that only some people possess and argue that it's a learned skill that can grow as we face challenges and stress. Poppy explains that resilience is not just about bouncing back from setbacks, but it's also an outlook that we can develop to help us focus on the important things in life.  Poppy emphasises the importance of recognizing our own imperfections and differences, which can help us become more compassionate and curious about ourselves and others. She highlights that resilience isn't just for the few with strong inner strength, but it's attainable for all of us. The duo shares their own experiences of facing challenges and setbacks, and how they have learned to cultivate resilience over time. Listeners can expect to gain valuable insights and actionable tips on how to build resilience, such as developing a growth mindset, building a support network, and practicing self-care. Overall, this episode provides a powerful reminder that resilience is not a fixed trait, but a skill that can be cultivated and strengthened over time. ~ Poppy Griffiths is a professional coach and speaker on high performance. She is the Director and Founder of UnlimitU a high performance consultancy that passionately supports the career-life success of working parents, the personal and leadership development of women, and the positive mental wellbeing of people. Poppy combines 15 years of senior corporate experience working for global businesses including Swisse Wellness & Qantas Group  What are some of the stressors that stop you from pursuing a meaningful career? ~ About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  Book a demo today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

 We are excited to present our newest 4-part mini-series, Courageous Women Leaders, featuring high-performance consultant Poppy Griffiths.  Tune in as we engage in insightful conversations around these four key subjects: Tapping into self-awareness and strengths for success The power of vulnerability to show up as our best selves Using empathy for A+ leadership Building Resilience to bounce back from setback In this episode, we explore the topic of empathy and empathetic leadership. Poppy discusses the importance of empathy in today's hybrid work environment and breaks down what empathy truly means. Empathy is our ability to see the world through other people's eyes. It involves being compassionate to their feelings and emotions and requires us to put our own egos aside. Self-awareness is also key to empathy as it allows us to recognise our own imperfections and be more curious and compassionate towards the imperfections and differences of others. Poppy also touches on the neuroscience behind empathy, with the emotional centre of our brain perceiving the feelings of others and the cognitive centre of our brain working to understand and help them.  Empathy is a vital skill for leaders to cultivate as it allows them to connect with their teams on a deeper level, understand their needs and perspectives, and ultimately drive better results. Tune in to this episode to learn more about empathy and how to become a more empathetic leader. ~ Poppy Griffiths is a professional coach and speaker on high performance. She is the Director and Founder of UnlimitU a high performance consultancy that passionately supports the career-life success of working parents, the personal and leadership development of women, and the positive mental wellbeing of people. Poppy combines 15 years of senior corporate experience working for global businesses including Swisse Wellness & Qantas Group  What are some of the stressors that stop you from pursuing a meaningful career? ~ About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  Book a demo today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

We are excited to present our newest 4-part mini-series, Courageous Women Leaders, featuring high-performance consultant Poppy Griffiths.  Tune in as we engage in insightful conversations around these four key subjects: Tapping into self-awareness and strengths for success The power of vulnerability to show up as our best selves Using empathy for A+ leadership Building Resilience to bounce back from setback In this episode, we dive into the topic of self-awareness and its importance in our personal and professional lives, especially for those in leadership positions. Poppy that self-awareness is about understanding our strengths and weaknesses, our values and motivations. It drives the impact we have on ourselves and others. We discuss the practical applications of self-awareness, such as increased self-confidence, openness to feedback, and a desire to improve. When we are self-aware, we can show up authentically and encourage others to do the same, leading to greater success and fulfilment.  Tune in to discover how to cultivate greater self-awareness and unlock your full potential. ~ Poppy Griffiths is a professional coach and speaker on high performance. She is the Director and Founder of UnlimitU a high performance consultancy that passionately supports the career-life success of working parents, the personal and leadership development of women, and the positive mental wellbeing of people. Poppy combines 15 years of senior corporate experience working for global businesses including Swisse Wellness & Qantas Group  What are some of the stressors that stop you from pursuing a meaningful career? ~ About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  Book a demo today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

We are excited to present our newest 4-part mini-series, Courageous Women Leaders, featuring high-performance consultant Poppy Griffiths.  Tune in as we engage in insightful conversations around these four key subjects: Tapping into self-awareness and strengths for success The power of vulnerability to show up as our best selves  Using empathy for A+ leadership  Building Resilience to bounce back from setback In today's episode, we discuss the concept of courageous leadership with Poppy, who believes that everyone has the potential to be a leader regardless of their gender, job role, or career path. We explore how anyone can develop the courage to find their potential and positively impact their own lives and the lives of others. Some key points from today's conversation:  We are all leaders with unique talents that we can use to make positive contributions in our families, communities, and organisations. Courageous leadership is about taking responsibility for finding potential in ourselves and others, and having the courage to develop it in any situation, even when we can't control or predict the outcome. Doubts and fears are a natural part of being human, but they can fuel negative thoughts and limit our ability to make a positive impact. By being courageous in how we lead ourselves and influence others, we can build deeper connections and relationships, perform at our best individually and collectively, and ultimately be happier. ~ Poppy Griffiths is a professional coach and speaker on high performance. She is the Director and Founder of UnlimitU a high performance consultancy that passionately supports the career-life success of working parents, the personal and leadership development of women, and the positive mental wellbeing of people. Poppy combines 15 years of senior corporate experience working for global businesses including Swisse Wellness & Qantas Group  What are some of the stressors that stop you from pursuing a meaningful career? ~ About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  Book a demo today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.