Leading for Wellness with Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer
Business & Economics Podcasts
Odds are you’re thinking about workplace wellness wrong. Organizational psychologists and workplace experts Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer redefine workplace wellness to help you thrive at work. Based in cutting-edge research featured in their book “Leading for Wellness”, they share decades worth of expertise to help you and your business reach maximum potential through surprisingly simple best practices. Each episode offers practical tips and stories based on the “Leading for Wellness” framework that you can apply on the job right away. Need more? Check out our website at https://workrbeeing.com/ or learn more about our book https://workrbeeing.com/book/.
Location:
United States
Description:
Odds are you’re thinking about workplace wellness wrong. Organizational psychologists and workplace experts Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer redefine workplace wellness to help you thrive at work. Based in cutting-edge research featured in their book “Leading for Wellness”, they share decades worth of expertise to help you and your business reach maximum potential through surprisingly simple best practices. Each episode offers practical tips and stories based on the “Leading for Wellness” framework that you can apply on the job right away. Need more? Check out our website at https://workrbeeing.com/ or learn more about our book https://workrbeeing.com/book/.
Twitter:
@workrbeeing
Language:
English
Contact:
8054046572
Website:
https://workrbeeing.com/
Email:
workrbeeing@gmail.com
Episodes
Bonus Episode: Get to Know Patricia & Katina
8/12/2025
We’ve talked through personal stories related to the sections of “Leading for Wellness” so you’ve gotten to know us a little bit. Would you like to get to know us a little more? In this bonus, we ask each other interesting questions to get a little flavor of our personalities – outside of work. Want […]
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Duration:00:18:57
Challenges & Backlash
7/23/2025
Becoming a Generator isn’t always easy. Many leaders trying to do the right thing face challenges and backlash for the things they are trying to implement. We discuss challenges we’ve faced and how we try to recover when things are tough. Learn how to navigate any issues you may face! Want More? Order your copy […]
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Duration:00:26:09
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
7/9/2025
Many leaders often make the mistake of thinking their way is the right way, like how they got to their leadership role is the way others will do the same. Or, their needs for balance in their 20s are the same as those in their 20s today. Or, how they approach a challenge is the […]
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Duration:00:27:11
Work Should Support Life
6/26/2025
We often hear that life is important but, in practice, work always takes priority. Many leaders will support employees’ lives outside of work when it doesn’t clash with work. But, what if, we flipped the script? Instead of supporting life when possible, we make life the priority over work. Work supports a healthy and meaningful […]
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Duration:00:26:37
It’s the Tone, Not the Time
6/12/2025
Some leaders think time is the most important predictor of performance, team culture, etc. However, time is not always linked to quality. And it’s sometimes wasted on the wrong things. What’s more important is the tone that leaders set when creating a healthy workplace. We discuss key takeaways from this section of our book and […]
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Duration:00:26:15
No One Wants a Superhero
5/28/2025
Have you ever had a leader that is constantly trying to seem perfect? They never showed a flaw or a even a semblance of being a real human. Unfortunately, these leaders are not effective. We can’t trust these inauthentically ‘flawless’ leaders. No one wants a superhero for a leader. We discuss key takeaways from this […]
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Duration:00:25:43
Workplace Wellness Matters
5/14/2025
Why should you or your organization care about workplace wellness? We highlight the impact of workplace wellness and share personal stories about our experience. Workplace wellness matters! Want More? Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn Sign up to never miss a Workr Beeing update Don’t forget to subscribe […]
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“Leading for Wellness” Trailer
5/1/2025
We are back and so excited to share our new podcast format with you. Learn more in this trailer and grab your copy of “Leading for Wellness” to complement the show! Want More? Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn Sign up to never miss a Workr […]
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Duration:00:03:23
Announcement: Updated Podcast Coming Soon
12/5/2024
We are taking a hiatus to focus on the book launch and re-launch of our podcast! Listen in to hear our update and stay tuned for all new episodes coming soon. Click to Pre-Order Our Book! Research and Additional Resources: Keep up with our book journey: Sign Up Here Reach out to bring us to your […]
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Duration:00:09:12
Why Don’t Diversity Initiatives Work?
11/16/2024
Do you spend a lot of time and money on trying to increase diversity and inclusion at work? Your efforts might not pay off – depending on what you do! In this episode, you’ll learn how to make the most of your diversity and inclusion initiatives. Click to Pre-Order Our Book! Research and Additional Resources: […]
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Duration:00:37:42
Should You Workout After a Stressful Day?
10/31/2024
It can be tough to go to the gym or take your favorite fitness class after a long, stressful day at work. You probably just want to get home and relax. But, is that the right thing to do? Should you workout after one of those days? We discuss new research that may make you […]
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Duration:00:30:47
Should You Share Personal Information at Work?
10/17/2024
Many people might say that sharing personal information at work is taboo. But, recent research shows that it might be beneficial – no matter what the content. Intrigued? Listen in and learn more! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Hardin (2024) Keep up with our book journey: Sign Up Here Reach out to bring us to […]
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Duration:00:31:36
Avoid Gossip About Your Boss
10/4/2024
Gossip has a complicated relationship with the workplace. Surprisingly, sometimes it can be helpful. However, new research shows that hearing gossip about your leader is particularly problematic. We discuss the impact of this type of gossip and why avoiding gossip about your boss is a good idea! Research and Additional Resources: Hu et al. (2024) […]
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Duration:00:27:13
Book Update!
9/19/2024
We are so excited to announce that the writing part of the book journey is complete! We have to get through copy editing but the content is all there! We are so excited. Listen in as we discuss our book update and all that we’ve learned so far. Research and Additional Resources: Keep up with […]
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Duration:00:12:03
Should I Have Multiple Jobs?
7/10/2024
Many employers believe that holding multiple jobs at once is distracting to employees and will diminish their productivity. But, recent research shows that holding multiple jobs at once might have some unexpected benefits. Should you have multiple jobs? Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Sessions & Pychlau (2024) Learn more about Side Hustles Keep up […]
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Duration:00:28:25
Should You Talk Politics at Work?
6/27/2024
You’ve likely heard that some topics are taboo at work, like religion and politics. However, we know these conversations still happen. But is that ok? New research digs into the impact of overhearing political conversations in the workplace on employee well-being. We discuss the findings and what you can do at work to make a […]
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Duration:00:29:34
The Upsides of Coming Out at Work
6/13/2024
When it comes to revealing a potentially stigmatized identity to coworkers, there are risks. Yet, if people only focus on risks of coming out, the joys of doing so could be overlooked. In this episode, we focus on research that highlights the positive experiences that members of the LGBTQ community had after coming out at […]
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Duration:00:36:23
Why Supporting Family Life Matters
5/30/2024
Your leader can make all the difference in how you manage work and family life. A new meta-analysis looks at all the great research on Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors (FSSB) to understand the impact on employees and leaders. We’ve got some good news – supportive leaders have better outcomes! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: […]
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Duration:00:31:20
Are Your Needs Being Met Through Work?
5/16/2024
We all have needs – in work and in life. But, some of our needs run deeper. Those are human needs! We all have them and if we don’t support them, our wellbeing worsens. Is your work helping to support your needs? Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Tusl et al. (2024) Learn more about […]
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Duration:00:35:45
How to Manage Chronic Health Conditions at Work
5/2/2024
Managing a chronic health condition can be extremely difficult. Yet, people have to do it all the time in their personal lives and at work. Luckily, some new research is providing some insights on how to better manage energy while coping with a chronic health condition. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: den Kamp et […]
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Duration:00:30:43