The WorkWell Podcast™
Jen Fisher
The WorkWell Podcast™ is back and I am so excited about the inspiring guests we have lined up. Wellbeing at work is the issue of our time. This podcast is your lens into what the experts are seeing, thinking, and doing.
Hi, I am Jen Fisher, host, bestselling author and influential speaker in the corporate wellbeing movement and the first-ever Chief Wellbeing Officer in the professional services industry. On this show, I sit down with inspiring individuals for wide-ranging conversations on all things wellbeing at work. Wellbeing is the future of work. This podcast will help you as an individual, but also support you in being part of the movement for change in your own organizations and communities. Wellbeing can be the outcome of work well designed. And we all have a role to play in this critical transformation!
This podcast provides general information and discussions about health and wellness. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. The podcast owner, producer and any sponsors are not liable for any health-related claims or decisions made based on the information presented or discussed.
Hi, I am Jen Fisher, host, bestselling author and influential speaker in the corporate wellbeing movement and the first-ever Chief Wellbeing Officer in the professional services industry. On this show, I sit down with inspiring individuals for wide-ranging conversations on all things wellbeing at work. Wellbeing is the future of work. This podcast will help you as an individual, but also support you in being part of the movement for change in your own organizations and communities. Wellbeing can be the outcome of work well designed. And we all have a role to play in this critical transformation!
This podcast provides general information and discussions about health and wellness. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. The podcast owner, producer and any sponsors are not liable for any health-related claims or decisions made based on the information presented or discussed.
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Sep 2, 2020 • 37min
Aaron McHugh on work, life, and play
Does striving for work-life balance feel like an elusive goal that you can never quite reach? That’s because designing a fulfilling life isn’t about balance, it’s about creating a rhythm that integrates all the key ingredients of a meaningful existence. And one key ingredient that we often overlook is the importance of play. On this episode Jen Fisher discusses creating a work, life, play rhythm with Aaron McHugh author, speaker, podcaster, and adventurer.
Aug 19, 2020 • 37min
Laura McKowen on addiction and recovery
Parts of well-being are easier to talk about but stigma still stands in the way of having some of the tougher conversations. Substance use disorder is a mental illness that affects over 19.7 million Americans aged 12 and older, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. On this episode Jen Fisher has a conversation with Laura McKowen, author of We Are the Luckiest, about substance use disorder and the strength we can learn from those in recovery.
Aug 5, 2020 • 7min
Bonus Episode COVID-19 Edition: Supporting each other through tough times
We all go through loss at some point in our lives. And yet, for such a collective experience, it’s still something we struggle to talk about. In this episode Jen Fisher shares strategies to deal with loss and grief you may be experiencing, as well as supporting others who are going through a loss.
Jul 21, 2020 • 30min
Chris Hammer on mental training for peak performance
When we think of sports, we think of the physical training it takes to get the body in peak condition. But to win the gold medal, it takes more than fitness. It takes mental strength and focus to get you to the finish line. You don’t have to be an athlete to hone these mental skills. In fact, you can learn and practice them in your everyday life. On this episode Jen Fisher discusses the importance of mental training for peak performance with Paralympian Chris Hammer.
Jul 6, 2020 • 39min
Nataly Kogan on practicing happiness
The pursuit of happiness is universal, but do we really understand what happiness means? It isn't the absence of negative emotions, nor is it a persistent unfaltering positivity. Happiness is a non-negotiable ingredient in a fulfilling, meaningful, and healthy life. On this episode Jen Fisher speaks with Nataly Kogan, co-founder and CEO of Happier.
Jun 15, 2020 • 32min
Janet Foutty on resilient leadership
Today, leaders are facing new challenges to the mental and emotional health of their teams. Though many physically or virtually show up, they may not be fully engaged—an effect called presenteeism. Jen Fisher talks with Janet Foutty, Deloitte US Chair of the Board, about the skills leaders need to reengage with our work, our workplace, and our workforce to emerge from this crisis stronger than ever before.
May 7, 2020 • 7min
Bonus Episode COVID-19 Edition: Creating and practicing healthy habits
The creativity and resilience people have shown in adapting to the mass-conversion to virtual work has been inspiring, particularly when it comes to managing their mental and physical health and staying connected. In this special-edition episode Jen Fisher talks about how developing healthy habits can help us navigate this new phase in work-life integration.
Apr 30, 2020 • 27min
Dr. Kelli Harding on the healing power of kindness
When you think about your health, what things first come to mind? For many of us, it’s diet, exercise, sleep and routine medical check-ups. But did you know that your social environment plays a major role in your well-being? Or that showing kindness can boost your own health? On this episode Jen Fisher discusses the importance of kindness to our well-being with Dr. Kelli Harding, author of The Rabbit Effect.
Apr 24, 2020 • 43min
Dr. Christine Moutier on supporting your mental health in times of crisis
By now, most, if not all of us, understand the impact that COVID-19 can have on our physical health, but what about the impact to our mental health? The challenges of our current environment are shaping who we are as individuals and communities. The question is—how do we rise to those challenges with resiliency? On this episode Jen Fisher discusses strategies for maintaining our mental health with Christine Moutier, MD and chief medical officer.
Apr 13, 2020 • 7min
Bonus Episode COVID-19 Edition: Maintaining human connection, from a distance
The absence of physical interaction brought on by COVID-19 can create a sense of an overall lack of connection between people, at work and home, which can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. In this special-edition episode Jen Fisher provides information you can use to help maintain human connection, even while being physically distant.
