Location:
United States
Description:
Welcome to the Wellfocused Podcast! Here, Mitch Sherman of the Wellfocused team, a health and wellbeing group from the University of Pennsylvania Health System, will discuss anything and everything pertaining to employee wellbeing. These topics can include fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, and many more. Mitch, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and exercise physiologist, will host a number of different guests who specialize in various forms of wellness to deliver listeners helpful content on demand.
Language:
English
Website:
https://anchor.fm/wellfocused
Episodes
Fitness De-Education (Part 2)
10/30/2025
There is a ton of information out there regarding fitness, nutrition, and well-being as a whole. A lot of this information is extremely nuanced, dated, or flat-out wrong. While it may be difficult to help you figure out which information is right or just right for you, here is a two-part podcast where you will learn and/or unlearn different concepts regarding physical health to keep you living your best life. (Part 2)
Duration:00:19:53
Fitness De-Education (Pt. 1)
10/28/2025
There is a ton of information out there regardingfitness, nutrition, and well-being as a whole. A lot of this information is extremely nuanced, dated, or flat-out wrong. While it may be difficult to help you figure out which information is right or just right for you, here is a two-part podcast where you will learn and/or unlearn different concepts regarding physical health to keep you living your best life.
Duration:00:20:43
PennCOBALT in Real Time (ft. Sarah Beck)
12/10/2024
Sarah Beck, Director of PennCOBALT, joins The Wellfocused Podcast to share an update on the evolution of PennCOBALT since its inception in 2020, goals for the direction of the program, and how a unique background provides her with a fresh perspective.
Duration:00:32:53
Keeping the "Human" in Human Resources (ft. Christine Tierney and Karey Powers)
10/28/2024
Chief Human Resources Officer Christine Tierney and Associate Chief Human Resources Officer Karey Powers join The Wellfocused Podcast to discuss what leadership means to them and their paths to being leaders. Additionally, they share their vision for their "year of well-being" and how they work to look after the people of Penn Medicine.
Duration:00:25:11
Ozempic: Beware of the Quick Fix (ft. Dr. Aba Barden-Maja)
8/6/2024
Dr. Aba Barden-Maja joins the Wellfocused Podcast to discuss the potential effects of GLP1 drug usage and rapid weight loss. These "miracle drugs" can do just that, but only when taken correctly to avoid potentially detrimental side effects.
Duration:00:24:12
Growing Pains: Child Anxiety (ft. Dr. Emily Becker-Haimes)
3/15/2024
Dr. Emily Becker-Haimes, Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine and the Clinical Director of the Pediatric Anxiety Treatment Center at Hall Mercer (PATCH) program, joins the Wellfocused Podcast to discuss child and adolescent anxiety. Here we dive into the nuances of anxiety for young people, the impact of social media, and the potential effects of over-de-stigmatization with regards to mental health.
Duration:00:33:00
Above the Influencer (ft. Carly Musser)
1/24/2024
Exercise Physiologist Carly Musser joins The Wellfocused Podcast to help dissect and interpret Influencer Culture. We discuss trends we see in various forms of media, the goals of influencers, and how to identify what you people should pay attention to as it pertains to their specific health and well-being goals.
Duration:00:32:30
Be Proactive With Your Health (ft. Dr. Matthew Rusk)
1/9/2024
Dr. Matthew Rusk, Medical Director for the Advanced Internal Medicine Clinic at Penn Medicine, joins The Wellfocused Podcast to discuss the importance of preventative care. With chronic disease being one of the most prevalent and preventable causes of death, it is essential to be proactive with screenings and lifestyle choices to live a long and healthy life.
Duration:00:17:51
Preventing Diabetes with Preventative Care (ft. Caroline Meehan)
1/5/2024
Caroline Meehan, Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, joins the Wellfocused Podcast to discuss the hallmark signs and symptoms of Diabetes, how to treat and prevent the disease, and the importance of Primary Care in the treatment process.
*Please note we encountered some technical difficulties in the recording process so there are a few choppy segments.
Duration:00:26:55
Behind the Scenes of Leadership (ft. Kenya Pitt)
11/8/2023
Kenya Pitt, Chief Human Resources Officer at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, joins The Wellfocused Podcast to discuss her take on what it means to lead. We discuss growth into leadership, the challenges of making decisions, and the importance of the human touch.
Duration:00:26:45
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Commentary (ft. Malik Muhammad)
10/9/2023
Malik Muhammad, Associate Director of the LGBTQ+ Center at the University of Pennsylvania joins The Wellfocused Podcast to discuss the current state of inclusivity in the country as it pertains to the queer community.
Duration:00:34:38
Optimizing Stretching
7/7/2023
On this episode of The Wellfocused Podcast, I dive into the different types of stretching and which strategies to adopt to optimally improve your flexibility and mobility.
Duration:00:09:45
Destigmatizing Substance Use Disorders (ft. Eric Rodriguez)
3/13/2023
Eric Rodriguez of the Caron Treatment Center joins The Wellfocused Podcast to take a different look at substance abuse disorders. Here, we talk about the stigma around the disease, how information is communicated, and modern trends in the community.
Duration:00:31:52
What Gets You Moving? (ft. Carly Musser)
12/1/2022
Carly Musser, and Exercise Physiologist and Mental Performance Consultant, joins The Wellfocused Podcast to discuss the motivation behind exercise. We dive into how motivation varies person to person, what types of motivation are most effective, and the importance of finding your "why".
Duration:00:23:15
Proper Pronoun-ing (ft. Jessica Cooper)
11/10/2022
Social Worker Jessica Cooper joins the Wellfocused Podcast to discuss the ins and outs of modern day pronoun usage. We discuss how and why it is important to use pronounce correctly, societal influence, and why it is vital to respect someone's identity.
Duration:00:31:35
Is Sitting The New Smoking?
10/6/2022
On this episode of The Wellfocused Podcast, I dissect a couple research articles that tackle the ever-growing question: Is Sitting The New Smoking? With an increase in remote work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to consider the risks that come with excessive sitting. However, is this more dangerous than smoking, as this trendy question seems to imply?
Social Determinants of Health (ft. Winter Wiggins)
8/24/2022
Winter Wiggins, Employee Program Specialist & Care Navigator, joins the Wellfocused Podcast to discuss Project Thrive and social determinants of health. Often times, the reasons behind our health issues are more than meets the eye. Here, we discuss how our socioeconomic standing can determine our health outcomes.
DEI from an LGBTQ+ Perspective (ft. Kyle Bonner)
8/10/2022
Kyle Bonner, LCSW, Coordinator of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, joins The Wellfocused Podcast to discuss societal changes from the perspective of the LGBTQ+ community. Here, we address the state of DEI in society as well as the reaction to the simultaneous progression and regression of inclusion in the country.
Duration:00:20:54
Connections Across Different Religions (ft. Dr. Benjamin Cooperberg)
8/9/2022
Dr. Benjamin Cooperberg, Chief of Endocrinology at Pennsylvania Hospital joins The Wellfocused Podcast to discuss a spiritual experience he had with a patient of a different religion and how it helped with the treatment process. We discuss how religions may have more similarities than commonly thought and how showing you care for a patient can go a long way.
Work Environment Stressors (ft. Jessie Jarmon)
8/5/2022
Staff Support Specialist Jessie Jarmon, MSW, LCSW, joins the Wellfocused Podcast to discuss work environment stressors. Here, we dive into common trends that cause stress for people everyday at work and what strategies can be used to combat this stress.
Duration:00:26:08