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The WorkWell Podcast™

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Jun 28, 2023 • 52min

Sara Ross on reigniting your sense of aliveness

Our relationship with work is complicated. We want to be successful and do well at our job, but we also want to live a full and energized life. Is it possible to do both, or can we only be successful at work if we sacrifice our well-being? On this episode, Jen Fisher, talks with Sara Ross, Chief Vitality Officer at the leadership research firm, BrainAmped, and author of the book Dear Work: Something Has to Change, about how to create energy in people’s lives and at work.
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Jun 14, 2023 • 46min

Eve Rodsky on creating equity at home and finding your unicorn space

Personal time is vital to our health and well-being, but in modern society it's also difficult to find and manage. On this episode, Jen Fisher, talks with Eve Rodsky, Harvard-educated lawyer, and best-selling author of the books Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space, about how balancing domestic or professional work can help you regain interest in your own life.
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Mar 15, 2023 • 48min

Cassie Holmes on investing in your time for greater happiness

Time is a precious resource, yet we live in a culture that constantly makes us feel like we never have enough of it. With only 24 hours in a day, countless distractions, and growing to-do lists, how can we make sure we are spending our time on the things that matter and give us joy? On this episode, Jen Fisher, talks with Cassie Holmes, award-winning teacher and researcher, professor of at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, and best-selling author of the book, Happier Hour, about how being intentional about your time can make you happier.
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Mar 1, 2023 • 38min

Dr. Richard Safeer on why workplace well-being is a team sport

Many organizations have perks and programs designed to enhance employee wellness, but these efforts often miss the mark in actually boosting worker well-being. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of employee health and well-being for Johns Hopkins Medicine and author of A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce about the importance of truly building well-being into the core of an organization through peer support, leader engagement, setting norms, shared values, and more.
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Feb 15, 2023 • 42min

Gary Ware on how workplace play can pay dividends

You don’t often hear the words work and play together. You couldn’t possibly be productive at work and have fun at the same time. Could you? Yes. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Gary Ware, author of Playful Rebellion and founder of Breakthrough Play, about the importance of fun in the workplace and the gifts play can bring including vulnerability, quicker problem solving, and joy.
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Feb 1, 2023 • 39min

Heather White on why green action is the antidote to climate anxiety

Climate change and the uncertainty about the health of our planet can be a source of stress for many. How can you manage climate anxiety, and do your part to save the planet? It starts by taking action. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Heather White, author, founder, and CEO of One Green Thing about climate anxiety, generational perspectives and opportunities, and the adoption of a daily practice of sustainability.
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Jan 18, 2023 • 48min

Brad Stulberg on why we need to lean into stress and rest for success

We all want success, but it can often come at the cost of burnout and exhaustion. The always on hustle culture pushes us to do more. But what we really need is rest, joy, and meaningful connections with others. On this episode, Deloitte Jen Fisher talks with Brad Stulberg, author of the best-selling book, The Practice of Groundedness and the co-author of the books, Peak Performance, and The Passion Paradox, about principles that can help improve performance without forgoing well-being.
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Jan 4, 2023 • 44min

Dr. Ellen Vora on the impacts of physical health on our mental health

Anxiety is a daily struggle for many. In fact, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 40 million Americans also live with it. To truly manage anxiety long term, you need to address your holistic well-being and better understand the root cause of your anxiety. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Ellen Vora, board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety, about considering the whole person when addressing mental health.
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Dec 7, 2022 • 47min

Mark Manson on why the growth struggle is real

There are a lot of self-help philosophies out there, but some aren’t actually very helpful. We all want to become better people, but we also need to acknowledge that growth isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Mark Manson, #1 NY Times Bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope, about personal development and the importance of taking responsibility, making choices, self-awareness, and so much more.
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Nov 23, 2022 • 50min

Dr. Simran Jeet Singh on connecting with ourselves, our values, and others

Building relationships are foundational to our humanity, but creating them with others, especially those that are different from ourselves, can feel challenging. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Simran Jeet Singh, educator, author, and activist on religion, racism, and justice on tuning into our spirituality, empathy, and compassion to create connections with others.

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