Best Workr Beeing Podcasts (2025)

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Leading for Wellness: Real Talk with Workr Beeing 28:35

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In this episode 105 we chat with Drs. Katina Sawyer and Patricia Grabarek, co-authors of Leading for Wellness, to unpack what it means to be a “generator” versus an “extinguisher” in leadership. We explore how person-centered planning, authentic leadership, and microcultures can foster thriving teams—even in toxic organizations. Learn how real-worl…

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Supporting Employees with Chronic Health Conditions 30:31

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In episode 104 we chat with Alyssa McGonagle, Associate Professor at UNC Charlotte and author of Chronic Health Conditions and Work: Proactive Strategies for Supporting Employees and Doing Well by Doing Good. We explore the intersection of chronic illness, disability, and employment. We cover key legal protections like the ADA, FMLA, and ACA, the c…

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Small Money, Big Stress: Unpacking Financial Fluctuations at Work 25:29

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In episode 103 we chat with Drs. Andrea Bazzoli and Ian Hughes to explore their recent publication in the Journal of Business and Psychology. The conversation dives deep into how financial stress fluctuates over time, why small monetary changes—not just big windfalls—can significantly impact employee well-being, and how the nonlinear nature of thes…

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Bonus Episode: Get to Know Patricia & Katina 18:57

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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 More? Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” L…

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Unions and Worker Well-Being: A Global Perspective on Occupational Health 17:00

2M ago17:00

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In Episode 102 we chat with Drs. Denise Vesper and Michael Zickar about a recent special collaborative piece they published in Occupational Health Science. In this powerful episode we dive deep into the evolving role of labor unions in promoting worker health and safety across the globe. Topics include: * The psychological impact of strikes and uni…

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Cycle of Silence: Managing Menstruation at Work 17:48

2M ago17:48

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In Episode 101 we chat with Mikaila Ortynsky , a PhD candidate at the University of Ottawa, to unpack her groundbreaking research on menstruation in the workplace. We explore how menstrual cycles impact task performance, emotional regulation, and organizational citizenship behaviors, and why most workplaces are still failing to provide even the mos…

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Challenges & Backlash 26:09

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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 of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on A…

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100th Episode! Looking back and forward 19:03

2M ago19:03

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We made it to triple digits! In this celebratory episode, we reflect on how the field of occupational health psychology—and our own lives— have evolved over the past 100 episodes of Healthy Work—from burnout and sleep to leadership and labor policy. From burnout and bullying to policy and precarity, we’ve covered a lot. We talk about the shift from…

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Occupational Health Science Best Paper Award Winners 12:35

2M ago12:35

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In a special Episode 99, we have a live-recorded interview with the Winners of the 2024-2025 Best Paper Award from Occupational Health Science. Drs. Leslie Hammer, Jennifer Dimoff, Cynthia D. Mohr, & Shalene J. Allen won for their paper “A Framework for Protecting and Promoting Employee Mental Health through Supervisor Supportive Behaviors.” We cha…

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One Size Doesn’t Fit All 27:11

3M ago27:11

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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 same way someone else should. However, great leaders get out of the bad…

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Emotionally Charged Work 30:47

3M ago30:47

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In episode 98, we are joined by Dr. Alicia Grandey, co-author of the new book Emotionally Charged: How to Lead in the New World of Work. Together, we explored the realities of emotions, emotional labor, burnout, and how leaders can cultivate emotional intelligence to thrive in today’s demanding workplace. Dr. Grandey shared the core principles from…

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Work Should Support Life 26:37

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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 life and not the oth…

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How Stress Pile-Up Shapes Sleep, Health, and Cortisol in Families 16:11

3M ago16:11

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In episode 97, I talk with Dr. Kimberly French about her recent study on how daily stressor pile-up impacts parents’ and adolescents’ health, sleep, and cortisol patterns. We discuss surprising findings from the Work, Family, and Health Network study — including that as stress piles up, sleep first gets shorter, but at extreme levels, both parents …

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It’s the Tone, Not the Time 26:15

4M ago26:15

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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 share personal stori…

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No One Wants a Superhero 25:43

4M ago25:43

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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 section of our book and share p…

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Workplace Wellness Matters

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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 W…

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EAOHP Spotlight: Marijke Verbruggen 25:26

5M ago25:26

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In Episode 96, we complete our EAOHP Spotlight Mini-Series, sponsored by a small grant from the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. We are joined by Dr. Marijke Verbruggen. We talk about the benefits and challenges of flexible careers, job transitions, and work-life balance. Dr. Verbruggen shares insights on how career mobility affe…

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Let the Good Times Grow 14:47

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What happens when you step outside and truly take in your surroundings? In Episode 95 we chat about a recent paper published by Hilbert et al (2025) in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology exploring how savoring the beauty of nature can help us feel more relaxed, serene, and restored during the workday. We discuss what makes this research …

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“Leading for Wellness” Trailer 3:23

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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 Beeing update Don’t …

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EAOHP Spotlight: Bram Fleuren 22:18

5M ago22:18

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In Episode 94, we continue our bonus mini-series: EAOHP Spotlight, sponsored by a small grant from the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. We are joined by Dr. Bram Fleuren. We talk all about sustainable employment and sustainable employability and what it means to help people have healthy, meaningful, and fulfilling employment for …

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What Really Drives Healthy Choices at Work? 17:41

5M ago17:41

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In Episode 93 are joined by Dr. Alex Jackson. We talk about his recent paper on barriers and facilitators to healthy choices at work. We talk about how the work environment can nudge you toward or away from healthier eating and exercise! You can find Dr. Jackson here and the paper here. https://cohre.mtsu.edu/staff_alexander-t-jackson/ https://link…

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EAOHP Spotlight: Maria Charalampous 23:19

6M ago23:19

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In Episode 92, we continue our bonus mini-series: EAOHP Spotlight, sponsored by a small grant from the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. We are joined by Dr. Maria Charalampous. We talk all about remote e-work and worker wellbeing, particularly for people with disabilities and neurodiversity. You can find Dr. Charalampous here and…

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EAOHP Spotlight: Mats Glambek 23:28

6M ago23:28

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In Episode 91 we continue our bonus mini-series: EAOHP Spotlight, sponsored by a small grant from the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. We are joined by Dr. Mats Glambek. We talk all about bullying at work. You can find Dr. Glambek here and you can find more about EAOHP here. https://eaohp.org/ https://www.bi.edu/about-bi/employee…

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Anti-Introvert Stereotypes 14:58

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In Episode 90 are joined by Dr. Mallory McCord. We talk about her recent paper on biases people hold against introverts. We talk about how it really is an extravert’s world out there! You can find Dr. McCord here and her paper here. https://www.odu.edu/directory/mallory-mccord https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41542-024-00218-7 This is a p…

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EAOHP Spotlight: Kati Karhula 19:40

7M ago19:40

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In Episode 89 we continue our bonus mini-series: EAOHP Spotlight, sponsored by a small grant from the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. We are joined by Dr. Kati Karhula. We talk about shift work and sleep and how important they are for our health and performance. You can find Dr. Karhula here and you can find more about EAOHP her…

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DEI with Victoria Mattingly 20:58

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In Episode 87, we’re joined by Dr. Victoria Mattingly. We chat about what DEI really is, and why companies and employees should still care about making a wide range of people feel included in the workplace (and how to do it!). We also get a sneak peak of Dr. V’s upcoming book. You can find Dr. V here You can order her previous book Inclusalytics he…

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EAOHP Spotlight: Prisca Brosi 29:33

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In Episode 86 we continue our bonus mini-series: EAOHP Spotlight, sponsored by a small grant from the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. We are joined by Dr. Prisca Brosi. We talk about all things emotions in the workplace. You can find Dr. Brosi here and you can find more about EAOHP here. https://www.klu.org/faculty-research/facu…

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Workplace Bullying Accountability Act 32:24

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In Episode 85, we’re joined by Professor David Yamada. We chat about his drafted legislation, the Workplace Bullying Accountability Act and why we need laws to protect workers from abusive workplace environments. You can find Professor Yamada here as well as his Minding the Workplace Blog here. You can find the Workplace Bullying Accountability Act…

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EAOHP Spotlight: Domenico Sanseverino 28:17

8M ago28:17

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In Episode 84 we continue our bonus mini-series: EAOHP Spotlight, sponsored by a small grant from the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. We are joined by Domenico Sanseverino. We talk about the role of technology in the workplace and its impact on worker wellbeing. You can find Dominico Sanseverino here and you can find more about …

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What Kind of Sleeper Are You? 16:16

8M ago16:16

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In Episode 83, we’re joined by Dr. Claire Smith. We chat about her recent paper on sleep profiles. Turns out, sleep is really important for short and long term wellbeing and many people aren’t getting enough high quality sleep. You can find Dr. Smith here. Smith, C. E., Lee, S., Allen, T. D., Wallace, M. L., Andel, R., Buxton, O. M., Patel, S. R., …

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EAOHP Spotlight: Stavroula Leka 22:29

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In Episode 82 we kick off our bonus mini-series: EAOHP Spotlight, sponsored by a small grant from the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. We are joined by the President of EAOHP, Dr. Stavroula Leka. We talk about EAOHP as an organization, OHP more broadly as a field, and the intersection of OHP research and public policy. You can fi…

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Wealth Time Tradeoff 15:47

8M ago15:47

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In Episode 81 we chat about a recent paper published by Chen et al (2025) ! We discuss people’s trajectories in money and time at work over time. They find that at the top, the tradeoff for more money with more work hours might not be worth it! Chen, J. H., Yang, Y., Fang, C., Huang, C. H., Chiang, C. J., Wu, C. F., ... & Drake, B. (2025). Balancin…

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The Power of Appreciation 14:34

9M ago14:34

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In Episode 80 we chat about a recent paper published by Schlegel et al (2024) ! We discuss the impact that daily displays of appreciation from colleagues can have on our emotions and ultimately how ready we are to tackle the next day! Go out there and be kind! Schlegel, L., Kleszewski, E., & Otto, K. (2024). The butterfly effect of appreciation at …

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Child Labor Roundup 19:46

10M ago19:46

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In Episode 79 we chat about a recent paper published by Keaton (Fletcher, 2024)! We discuss the prevalence and nature of child labor, laws in the United States that impact child employment, and the (lack of) I-O research focusing on children at work. Major take away is that children are working, are going to continue to be working and exposed to a …

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Announcement: Updated Podcast Coming Soon 9:12

10M ago9:12

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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 organization! Pre-order ‘Leading for Wellness’ Want M…

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Heat Stress Regulations 22:12

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In Episode 78, we talk about the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s recent proposed regulations on Heat Stress. We chat about what is heat stress, who is susceptible, how do we prevent it, and where is all the OHP research on heat stress? We recommend that listeners who are able respond to the call for public comment for OSHA to share …

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Why Don’t Diversity Initiatives Work? 37:42

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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: Research Article: Costa (2024) Keep up …

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Hiding Your Emotions Teaches Teens to do the Same 13:47

11M ago13:47

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In Episode 77 we are joined by Dr. Kimberly French who talks about her recently published paper (Tong, Van Egdom, French & Zhang, 2024). We chat about the impact that being emotionally exhausted from work, but trying to hide that around your kids, has on them. Turns out, they learn to hide their emotions too when you do this! You can find Dr. Frenc…

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Should You Workout After a Stressful Day? 30:47

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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 […] The post Should You Workout After a Stressful Day? appeared first on Wor…

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Cash Strapped Leaders are Abusive 13:04

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In Episode 76 we are joined by Dr. Trevor Spoelma who talks about our recently published paper (Spoelma & Fletcher, 2024). We chat about the our findings that leaders who experience more financial stress are more likely to engage in abusive supervision. This is especially true for leaders who are men! We also chat about some other cool findings in …

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Should You Share Personal Information at Work? 31:36

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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 […] The post Shoul…

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Book Club: Brave New Workplace- Part 2 17:36

12M ago17:36

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In Episode 75 we continue our book club episodes! We wrap up our discussion of Brave New Workplace by Dr. Julian Barling. In this episode we chat about the social aspects of work, dirty work, safety, being valued by companies, unions and macro-economic trends. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get…

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Avoid Gossip About Your Boss 27:13

12M ago27:13

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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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Book Club: Brave New Workplace-Part 1 18:19

12M ago18:19

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In Episode 74, we are rejoined by Maryana!!!!! We start a new style of episode, our book club episodes! We’re starting with a two-part series on Brave New Workplace by Dr. Julian Barling. In this episode we chat about dignity, fairness, and justice and all of the different manifestations it may have in the workplace and their impacts on wellbeing. …

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Book Update! 12:03

1y ago12:03

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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 […] The post Book Update! appeared first on Workr Beeing …

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Work-Family Conflict and its Far Reaching Impacts 14:51

1y ago14:51

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In Episode 73 we are joined by Dr. Haley Cobb who talks about her recently published paper (Cobb, Strasburg, Billeaud, Rauvola, Thomas, & Rudolph, 2024). We chat about the strong evidence that in couples who both engage in paid labor, one’s work-family conflict impacts the other’s marital satisfaction. You can find Dr. Cobb here Cobb, H.R., Strasbu…

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Cannabis and Work Attendance 10:25

1y ago10:25

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In Episode 72 we are joined by Caroline Moughan who talks about her recently published paper (Moughan & Katz, 2024). We go deep on the intersection of cannabis use, cannabis legality, mental health, and work. You can find Caroline on LinkedIn . Moughan, C.J., Katz, I.M. Joint Effects: Where and How the Frequency of Cannabis Use Shapes the Relations…

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Always On...Your Email 20:17

1y ago20:17

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In Episode 71 we are joined by Dr. Lacie Barber who talks about her recently published paper (Barber, Leslie, & Samaniego, 2024). We go deep on the concept of telepressure and strategies for individuals, managers, and organizations to address it. You can find Dr. Barber on her website and you can keep up with her lab’s work here. Barber, L.K., Lesl…

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Coming Out and Letting Work In 12:19

1y ago12:19

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In Episode 70 we are joined by Dr. Danni Gardner who talks about her recently published paper (Gardner & Ryan, 2024). We chat about her findings lesbian, gay, and bisexual people who feel that their workplace is not welcoming to queer people are less likely to come out at work, and therefore more likely to establish and maintain strong boundaries b…

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Should I Have Multiple Jobs? 28:25

1y ago28:25

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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 …