Leading for Wellness with Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer

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252

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Aug 2026

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About the show

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/.

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August 6, 202634 min

Model Healthy Behaviors with Paul Boatman

We were thrilled to talk to Paul Boatman, a Senior Manager on Walmart’s Leadership Assessment team and Patricia’s former leader! He shares insights on how leaders can model positive mental health behaviors, how to support your and your team’s wellness, and the myths around mental health he wishes would disappear. Want More? Follow Paul Boatman on LinkedIn 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 and rate our show! The post Model Healthy Behaviors with Paul Boatman appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces .

July 23, 202636 min

Gain Balance With Miriam Stewart

In this episode, we had the honor of talking to Miriam Stewart, the Chief Well-being Officer at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and attending physician in the Justin Michael Ingerman Center for Palliative Care . In our conversation, she shares her insights on balancing work and life, supporting flexibility, and leading healthy teams. Want More? Follow Miriam Steward on LinkedIn Check out her workplace, CHOP 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 and rate our show! The post Gain Balance With Miriam Stewart appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces .

May 28, 202637 min

Build Great Relationships With Barbara Mooney

In this episode, we are thrilled to talk to Barbara Mooney, the owner RevUp, an educational consulting company and the fractional CEO for a network of schools in NJ. In our conversation, she shares her insights on how to build great relationships and a positive team culture. Want More? Follow Barbara Mooney on LinkedIn Check out her company, RevUp 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 and rate our show! The post Build Great Relationships With Barbara Mooney appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces .

May 14, 202635 min

Be Authentic With Johanna Lascano

In this episode, we are thrilled to talk to Johanna Lascano – a leader of a team of behavioral scientists responsible for working with organizations to better align their candidates and employees to work and each other using data . She shares her unique perspective on the importance of authenticity and vulnerability to creating amazing teams! Want More? Follow Johanna Lascano on LinkedIn 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 and rate our show! The post Be Authentic With Johanna Lascano appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces .

March 25, 202611 min

Season 2 Trailer

We are back! It’s the 1 year anniversary of the publication of “Leading for Wellness” and we are back with a brand new season of our complimentary podcast. This season we talk to amazing leaders that were nominated by their employees. We learn from these leaders about their journey and how they became Generators. Listen in to learn more about our upcoming season! 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 and rate our show! The post Season 2 Trailer appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces .

August 13, 202518 min

Bonus Episode: Get to Know Patricia & Katina

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” 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 and rate our show! The post Bonus Episode: Get to Know Patricia & Katina appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces .

July 24, 202526 min

Challenges & Backlash

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 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 and rate our show! The post Challenges & Backlash appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces .

July 10, 202527 min

One Size Doesn’t Fit All

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 habit of thinking this way. They focus on the idea that “one size doesn’t fit all”. Everyone is unique and individual differences in needs and approaches are part of life. We discuss personal stories about Generators that did this well…and stories of Extinguishers we met along our journeys. 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 and rate our show! The post One Size Doesn’t Fit All appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces .

June 26, 202526 min

Work Should Support Life

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 other way around. The best leaders do this well. We discuss personal stories about Generators that work this way. 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 and rate our show! The post Work Should Support Life appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces .

June 12, 202526 min

It’s the Tone, Not the Time

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 stories to bring it to life! 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 and rate our show! The post It’s the Tone, Not the Time appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces .