Propel Well-being Podcast

We often hear that if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. But for some, loving what they do at work seems impossible. What if we could find meaning and connection in our work, no matter our circumstances? How would that change the way we viewed work?In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Jessica Grossmeier, researcher and author of Well at Work and Reimagining Workplace Well-being, to discuss how we can find meaning and purpose within work.Episode Links:Dr. Grossmeier's books:Well at Work: https://www.amazon.com/Well-At-Work-Connection-Transcendence/dp/B0FHNKJ277Reimagining Workplace Well-being: https://www.amazon.com/Reimagining-Workplace-Well-being-Connection-Transcendence/dp/1951692195Follow Dr. Grossmeier on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgrossmeier/Learn more about Dr. Grossmeier's services:https://www.jessicagrossmeier.com/About Dr. Jessica GrossmeierJessica Grossmeier, PhD, MPH is an award-winning researcher, speaker, and author of “Reimagining Workplace Well-being: Fostering a Culture of Purpose, Connection, and Transcendence” and “Well At Work: Chart Your Course to Purpose, Connection, and Transcendence.” She is a leading voice in workplace well-being and was recently recognized as one of the most influential women leaders in health promotion by the American Journal of Health Promotion.About Propel:Propel is the purpose-built well-being platform designed to help you develop a culture of well-being and bring your vision to life. Propel helps you launch a truly engaging program with flexible technology that tailors the experience to your diverse teams.Create a unique well-being experience from within. See how Propel can help by scheduling a free strategy session at propelwellbeing.com.

We’re living longer than ever before, but there’s a catch: our health and happiness haven't kept pace. Today, millions of adults are adding years to their lives, yet losing their sense of purpose along the way. But what if longevity wasn't just about surviving—what if we could actually thrive as we age?In this episode, we're joined by bestselling author Dr. Kerry Burnight to discuss extending the fullness of our lives as we age and helping others we might be caring for to do the same.Episode Links:Dr. Burnight's book Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Halfhttps://drkerryburnight.com/joyspanFollow Dr. Burnight on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_gerontologist/Follow Dr. Burnight on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kerry-burnight-5b958434/About Dr. Kerry BurnightDr. Burnight taught Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology for 18 years at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Dr. Burnight's work has been featured in The New York Times, CBS Mornings, The Guardian, Oprah Daily, BBC News, and Forbes Health.About Propel:Propel is the purpose-built well-being platform designed to help you develop a culture of well-being and bring your vision to life. Propel helps you launch a truly engaging program with flexible technology that tailors the experience to your diverse teams.Create a unique well-being experience from within. See how Propel can help by scheduling a free strategy session at propelwellbeing.com.

If you've ever found yourself in a contentious interaction at work, you're not alone. Many professionals find themselves suddenly thrown into a conflict but lack the confidence to de-escalate the situation. How would it change your stress level at work if you knew how to methodically de-escalate a conflict? In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Jeremy Pollack to uncover the fundamentals of de-escalation.Episode Links:Learn more about Pollack Peacebuilding Systems: https://pollackpeacebuilding.com/Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypollack1/Pre-order Jeremy's new book:https://a.co/d/00EXnwVlAbout Dr. Jeremy PollackDr. Jeremy Pollack is the Founder & CEO of Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, helping individuals and organizations navigate their ways out of conflicts and into productive relationships through coaching, training, and conflict interventions. He is also the author of the upcoming book "Wired for Peace: Using 7 Neuroscience-Based Principles to Resolve Conflicts", available for pre-order on Amazon.About Propel:Propel is the purpose-built well-being platform designed to help you develop a culture of well-being and bring your vision to life. Propel helps you launch a truly engaging program with flexible technology that tailors the experience to your diverse teams.Create a unique well-being experience from within. See how Propel can help by scheduling a free strategy session at propelwellbeing.com.

Though most know our sleep fuels our success, it feels impossible to prioritize it alongside our busy lives and careers. How do we establish a consistent sleep routine that is actually achievable?On this episode of the Propel Well-being Podcast, Dr. Jade Wu joins us to explain how our daytime habits shape the quality of our sleep, common mistakes people make when trying to ‘optimize’ their sleep, and practical strategies to start sleeping better tonight.Episode Links:Book Jade to speak at your organizationFollow Jade on social media:  LinkedInAbout Dr. Jade WuDr. Jade Wu is the founder of Thrive Behavioral Sleep Medicine, the author of Hello Sleep: The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications, and a board-certified sleep psychologist. Her insights have reached millions through national media appearances on platforms like NPR and ABC News.About Propel:Propel is the purpose-built well-being platform designed to help you develop a culture of well-being and bring your vision to life. Propel helps you launch a truly engaging program with flexible technology that tailors the experience to your diverse teams.Create a unique well-being experience from within. See how Propel can help by scheduling a free strategy session at propelwellbeing.com.

As we work on improving ourselves in the workplace and developing skills to achieve our career goals, we often encounter what feels like a wall of resistance. We know the things we ought to do, but we can’t seem to bring ourselves to do them. This manifests itself on a personal level and on an organizational and cultural level too.On this episode of the Propel Well-being Podcast, Laura Putnam joins us to break down the knowing and doing gap, the different types of roles we might hold within our workplace, and how to use the power of culture to reinforce healthy habits.Episode Links:Learn more about Motion InfusionFollow Laura on social media:  LinkedInAbout Laura PutnamLaura Putnam is the CEO of Motion Infusion, author of the best-selling book "Workplace Wellness That Works.” Motion Infusion is a San Francisco-based wellness and human performance provider, that is transforming how organizations “get in motion."About Propel:Propel is the purpose-built well-being platform designed to help you develop a culture of well-being and bring your vision to life. Propel helps you launch a truly engaging program with flexible technology that tailors the experience to your diverse teams.Create a unique well-being experience from within. See how Propel can help by scheduling a free strategy session at propelwellbeing.com.

We hear a lot about LDL cholesterol as a contributor to heart disease, however there’s an inherited cholesterol containing particle that also plays a factor. On this episode, we sit down with Dr. Hugh Coyne to learn more about Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), and how its presence affects our risk for cardiovascular disease.Dr. Hugh Coyne is a general practitioner and the co-founder of Coyne Medical in Parsons Green, London. Coyne Medical, has two state of the art Private Doctors Surgeries. They aim to lead the market in providing high quality accessible healthcare, using the latest technology and evidence to offer patients individualised holistic care.Episode Links:Learn more about Coyne MedicalFollow Dr. Hugh on social media: Instagram | LinkedInAbout Propel:Propel is the purpose-built well-being platform designed to help you develop a culture of well-being and bring your vision to life. Propel helps you launch a truly engaging program with flexible technology that tailors the experience to your diverse teams.Create a unique well-being experience from within. See how Propel can help by scheduling a free strategy session at propelwellbeing.com.

How does a leader create an environment where it's ok not to be ok? In this episode, Dr. Bill Howatt joins the program to discuss the key early warning signs that leaders should be trained to recognize when an employee might be experiencing a mental health crisis, how to avoid common mistakes leaders make when trying to support employees with mental health challenges, and more.Dr. Howatt is the former Chief of Research, Workforce Productivity, at the Conference Board of Canada and former Chief of Research and Development, Workforce Productivity, at Lifeworks. He has authored over 60 books and is known as one of Canada’s top workplace mental health experts. He is currently Chief Mental Health Officer & Founder at Howatt HR Consulting.Episode Links:Learn more about Dr. Howatt's Crisis Ready Workplace CertificationDr. Howatt's eBook: "Practical Considerations for Facilitating Workplace Psychological Health and Safety":About Propel:Propel is the purpose-built well-being platform designed to help you develop a culture of well-being and bring your vision to life. Propel helps you launch a truly engaging program with flexible technology that tailors the experience to your diverse teams.Create a unique well-being experience from within. See how Propel can help by scheduling a free strategy session at propelwellbeing.com.

It's easy to skip your warmup or ignore seemingly small postural imbalances. But you're risking much more than having bad posture. In this episode, Nicholas Layne (Corrective Exercise Specialist) discusses why corrective exercise is so important and how to begin adding it to your routine.

Giving your time for the purpose of serving others comes with its share of joy and feelings of satisfaction to reward your efforts. But did you know that there are even more benefits for your health that you are experiencing? On this episode, we are reviewing the plethora of health benefits you experience when you volunteer.

On this episode, we discuss a little-known method of lengthening tight muscles that has been demonstrated to improve range of motion and provide pain relief.