Well Workplaces

Mar 03 2025 139 ep. 29 mins
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Well Workplaces is a podcast designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace, sharing expert knowledge in a practical way. This show will help you learn more about topics relating to personal and workplace health as Tom Bosna chats with passionate health and wellbeing leaders and industry innovators across the globe each fortnight.

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Ep134 - Good Girl Conditioning in the Workplace with Dr Michelle McQuaid

Mar 03 2025 34 mins  
In this conversation, Tom Bosna and Dr. Michelle McQuaid explore the evolution of workplace wellbeing, focusing on the shift from compliance to commitment. They discuss the societal expectations placed on women, particularly the 'good girl conditioning' that affects their wellbeing and career choices. The conversation also touches on the pressures faced by men to conform to

Ep133 - The Alcohol Mindset Coach with Kathryn Elliott

Feb 17 2025 27 mins  
In this episode of the Well Workplaces podcast, host Tom Bosna reconnects with Kathryn Elliott to discuss her journey to alcohol-free living, the benefits of quitting alcohol and the importance of reflecting on one's relationship with alcohol.Kathryn shares insights from her six years of sobriety, emphasising the need for mindfulness and self-awareness in understanding alcohol&

Ep132 - The Future of Women's Health and AI with Dr. Ariella Heffernan-Marks

Feb 05 2025 34 mins  
In this episode of the Well Workplaces podcast, host Tom Bosna delves into women's health with Dr. Ariella Heffernan Marks, founder of the FemTech start-up Ovum. She shares her inspiring journey from studying reproductive biology to launching Ovum. They discuss the McKinsey Gender Health Gap Report, highlighting the economic impact of health disparities, and the challenges wom

Ep131 - Balancing the Trio: Careers, Families, and Aging Parents with Poppy Griffiths

Nov 25 2024 32 mins  
In this episode of the Well Workplaces podcast, hosted by Tom Bosna, special guest Poppy Griffiths, founder of UnlimitU, and an expert in high performance coaching, discusses the challenges faced by working parents and carers. The discussion centres on the findings of the National Working Families Survey 2024, conducted by surveying 6,000 working parents across Australia. Key topic

Ep130 - Medibank’s Vision for Corporate Health & Wellbeing with Andrew McLaren

Nov 07 2024 31 mins  
In this episode of Well Workplaces Podcast, host Tom Bosna interviews Andrew McLaren, also known as AMc, from Medibank's ventures team. They discuss the corporate health and wellbeing landscape in Australia, focusing on how start-ups and small businesses can proactively approach exits and partnerships. The conversation delves into Medibank's evolution from a passive insurer to an

Ep129 - The Psychosocial Expert with Anna Feringa

Jul 15 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, Tom welcomes Anna Feringa, an expert in the field of psychosocial safety in workplaces. They discuss the importance of human connection in the age of hybrid and remote work, and the necessity of creating psychologically safe environments. Anna shares her extensive experience in occupational behaviour, shedding light on mental health issues in workplaces, trends ove

Ep128 - Grey Area Drinking with Sarah Rusbatch

Jul 01 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, we welcome Sarah Rusbatch from Perth to discuss her new book 'Beyond Booze' and the significance of re-evaluating our relationship with alcohol. Sarah shares her personal journey of becoming alcohol-free and the benefits she has experienced. She explains the concept of 'grey area drinking' and how it impacts people's lives. The conversation addr

Ep127 - Curiosity and the Ask Approach in Leadership with Jeff Wetzler

Jun 17 2024 39 mins  
In this podcast episode, Tom welcomes Jeff Wetzler, who joins us from New York. Jeff introduces his book 'Ask', which centres around enhancing relationships and learning from peers through the art of asking questions. Jeff shares the inspiration behind his book, emphasising the pervasive and painful problem of disconnection he aims to address. He outlines the ask approach

Ep126 - Navigating Work and Wellbeing with Sharon Darmody

Jun 03 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, Tom has an insightful conversation with Sharon Darmody, marking her 20 years at Strive Occupational Rehab. They explore the evolution of workplace challenges, highlighting three main epidemics affecting today's work environments: mental health, technology, and loneliness. Sharon shares insights from her book 'Work Your Magic' on creating healthi

Ep125 - The Corporate Athlete with Olly Bridge

May 20 2024 37 mins  
In today's episode, Tom chats with Olly Bridge, a visionary leader in athletic and corporate health sectors, and co-founder of Essentio Health. They discuss the importance of treating employees as 'corporate athletes' and the necessity of a holistic approach to wellness, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional health.Olly highlights his methodology that combines th