Episodes

  • American Nurses Foundation Gratitude Podcast - How to Share Gratitude with Your Team & Colleagues, with Amy Graber, MSN, RN, OCN, and Katie Feley, DNP, RN, NE-BC

    Welcome to a special series on Gratitude brought to you by the American Nurses Foundation through the generous support of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund.

    In this special series we will explore how developing gratitude practices can significantly improve your health and well-being, while also improving your work, safety, relationships, self-care, growth, and joy.

    The American Nurses Foundation has undertaken this work as part of its Well-Being Initiative, which supports nurses’ mental health through the pandemic and beyond. Decades of research have shown that practicing gratitude is highly effective in promoting physical and psychological health, both at the individual and organizational levels. This podcast series builds up previous work conducted by the American Nurses Foundation in partnership with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses toolkit was designed to create easy-to-implement evidence based practices.

    In this episode, Amy Graber, Magnet Program Coordinator, Nursing Administration, CHI Health Mercy, Katie Feley, Chief Executive Officer, Indiana State Nurses Association, Executive Director, Indiana Nurses Foundation, and I go on a journey to discover how to share gratitude practices with teams, colleagues, coworkers. We talk about the impact when these gratitude practices are shared, encouraged and supported. We arrive at a understanding of how gratitude has made significant impacts in work cultures, team development, and the customer experience.

    For more information about the Toolkit and other resources:

    Well-Being Initiative: https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus/what-you-need-to-know/the-well-being-initiative/

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Toolkit: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22c8/globalassets/covid19/gratitude_nurses_toolkit.pdf

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Implementation Guide: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22d0/globalassets/covid19/implementation_guide.pdf

    Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

    Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund: https://disasterphilanthropy.org/funds/cdp-disaster-recovery-fund/

  • American Nurses Foundation Gratitude Podcast - Creating an Plan for Gratitude (How to Start at an Individual Level) with Deirdre O’Flaherty, DNP, MSN, APRN- BC, NEA, ONC

    Welcome to a special series on Gratitude brought to you by the American Nurses Foundation through the generous support of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund.

    In this special series we will explore how developing gratitude practices can significantly improve your health and well-being, while also improving your work, safety, relationships, self-care, growth, and joy.

    The American Nurses Foundation has undertaken this work as part of its Well-Being Initiative, which supports nurses’ mental health through the pandemic and beyond. Decades of research have shown that practicing gratitude is highly effective in promoting physical and psychological health, both at the individual and organizational levels. This podcast series builds up previous work conducted by the American Nurses Foundation in partnership with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses toolkit was designed to create easy-to-implement evidence based practices.

    In this episode, Deirdre O’Flaherty, Sr Director of Patient Care, Lennox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, and I explore how gratitude begins as personal practice and commitment to ourselves requiring intention and commitment. Taking gratitude to our workplaces, integrating this with teams, and reaping the benefits of what gratitude can bring involves modeling, mentoring, and creating avenues for individuals to explore how they can practice and share. We discuss how a set of activities can change people and cultures.

    For more information about the Toolkit and other resources:

    Well-Being Initiative: https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus/what-you-need-to-know/the-well-being-initiative/

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Toolkit: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22c8/globalassets/covid19/gratitude_nurses_toolkit.pdf

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Implementation Guide: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22d0/globalassets/covid19/implementation_guide.pdf

    Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

    Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund: https://disasterphilanthropy.org/funds/cdp-disaster-recovery-fund/

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  • American Nurses Foundation Gratitude Podcast - Creating an Organizational Plan, with Stacey Aggabao, MBA MSN RN NEA-BC CEN CTACC

    Welcome to a special series on Gratitude brought to you by the American Nurses Foundation through the generous support of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund.

    In this special series we will explore how developing gratitude practices can significantly improve your health and well-being, while also improving your work, safety, relationships, self-care, growth, and joy.

    The American Nurses Foundation has undertaken this work as part of its Well-Being Initiative, which supports nurses’ mental health through the pandemic and beyond. Decades of research have shown that practicing gratitude is highly effective in promoting physical and psychological health, both at the individual and organizational levels. This podcast series builds up previous work conducted by the American Nurses Foundation in partnership with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses toolkit was designed to create easy-to-implement evidence based practices.

    In this episode, Stacey Aggabao, Service Director at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, Ca., and I talk about what it means to be an advocate and champion for gratitude in building an organizational strategic plan. We will discuss how gratitude has transformed Stacey as a leader and how to sustain these gratitude practices in complex organizational environments.

    For more information -
    Well-Being Initiative: https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus/what-you-need-to-know/the-well-being-initiative/

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Toolkit: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22c8/globalassets/covid19/gratitude_nurses_toolkit.pdf

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Implementation Guide: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22d0/globalassets/covid19/implementation_guide.pdf

    Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

    Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund: https://disasterphilanthropy.org/funds/cdp-disaster-recovery-fund/

  • American Nurses Foundation Gratitude Podcast - Gratitude and the Nursing Student, with Patricia O'Malley, PhD, APRN-CNS, CCRN Alumnus and Cindra Holland, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, ACNS-BC

    Welcome to a special series on Gratitude brought to you by the American Nurses Foundation through the generous support of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund.

    In this special series we will explore how developing gratitude practices can significantly improve your health and well-being, while also improving your work, safety, relationships, self-care, growth, and joy.

    The American Nurses Foundation has undertaken this work as part of its Well-Being Initiative, which supports nurses’ mental health through the pandemic and beyond. Decades of research have shown that practicing gratitude is highly effective in promoting physical and psychological health, both at the individual and organizational levels. This podcast series builds up previous work conducted by the American Nurses Foundation in partnership with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses toolkit was designed to create easy-to-implement evidence based practices.

    In this episode, we're speaking with Patricia O’Malley, Nurse Researcher at Premier Health, and Cindra Holland, Associate Professor, Wright State University. In this lively discussion, we explore how to create gratitude practices in nursing students, how to get students to adopt these self-care and well-being practices early in their career path, and how gratitude builds resilience and self-compassion.

    For more information -
    Well-Being Initiative: https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus/what-you-need-to-know/the-well-being-initiative/

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Toolkit: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22c8/globalassets/covid19/gratitude_nurses_toolkit.pdf

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Implementation Guide: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22d0/globalassets/covid19/implementation_guide.pdf

    Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

    Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund: https://disasterphilanthropy.org/funds/cdp-disaster-recovery-fund/

  • American Nurses Foundation Gratitude Podcast - Getting Creative with the Toolkit with Beth Miller, MAOM-L, BSN, RN, CPXP

    Welcome to a special series on Gratitude brought to you by the American Nurses Foundation through the generous support of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund.

    In this special series we will explore how developing gratitude practices can significantly improve your health and well-being, while also improving your work, safety, relationships, self-care, growth, and joy.

    The American Nurses Foundation has undertaken this work as part of its Well-Being Initiative, which supports nurses’ mental health through the pandemic and beyond. Decades of research have shown that practicing gratitude is highly effective in promoting physical and psychological health, both at the individual and organizational levels. This podcast series builds up previous work conducted by the American Nurses Foundation in partnership with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses toolkit was designed to create easy-to-implement evidence based practices.

    In this episode, Beth Miller, MAOM-L, BSN, RN, CPXP, Director of Patient Experience and Service Excellence at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, and I talk about how to be creative with the Gratitude Practices for Nurses toolkit. For additional information

    Well-Being Initiative: https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus/what-you-need-to-know/the-well-being-initiative/

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Toolkit: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22c8/globalassets/covid19/gratitude_nurses_toolkit.pdf

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Implementation Guide: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22d0/globalassets/covid19/implementation_guide.pdf

    Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

    Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund: https://disasterphilanthropy.org/funds/cdp-disaster-recovery-fund/

  • American Nurses Foundation Gratitude Podcast - Why Gratitude is a Struggle with Letha Joseph, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, FFNMRCSI, FAANP

    Welcome to a special series on Gratitude brought to you by the American Nurses Foundation through the generous support of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund.

    In this special series we will explore how developing gratitude practices can significantly improve your health and well-being, while also improving your work, safety, relationships, self-care, growth, and joy.

    The American Nurses Foundation has undertaken this work as part of its Well-Being Initiative, which supports nurses’ mental health through the pandemic and beyond. Decades of research have shown that practicing gratitude is highly effective in promoting physical and psychological health, both at the individual and organizational levels. This podcast series builds up previous work conducted by the American Nurses Foundation in partnership with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses toolkit was designed to create easy-to-implement evidence based practices.

    In this episode, we’re talking with Letha Joseph, Nurse Practitioner at the Durham VA Healthcare System and Consulting Associate with Duke University School of Nursing. Letha and I discuss why gratitude is a struggle and how we can build capacity to integrate gratitude practices into our lives and work.

    For additional information

    Well-Being Initiative: https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus/what-you-need-to-know/the-well-being-initiative/

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Toolkit: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22c8/globalassets/covid19/gratitude_nurses_toolkit.pdf

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Implementation Guide: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22d0/globalassets/covid19/implementation_guide.pdf

    Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

    Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund: https://disasterphilanthropy.org/funds/cdp-disaster-recovery-fund/

  • American Nurses Foundation Gratitude Podcast - Sharing Gratitude: How to Start with Your Team with With Stacey Aggabao MBA MSN RN NEA-BC CEN CTACC and Jennifer Collins MN-AL RN

    Welcome to a special series on Gratitude brought to you by the American Nurses Foundation through the generous support of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund.

    In this special series we will explore how developing gratitude practices can significantly improve your health and well-being, while also improving your work, safety, relationships, self-care, growth, and joy.

    The American Nurses Foundation has undertaken this work as part of its Well-Being Initiative, which supports nurses’ mental health through the pandemic and beyond. Decades of research have shown that practicing gratitude is highly effective in promoting physical and psychological health, both at the individual and organizational levels. This podcast series builds up previous work conducted by the American Nurses Foundation in partnership with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses toolkit was designed to create easy-to-implement evidence based practices.

    In this episode, we're talking with Stacey Aggabao, Service Director , Emergency Services, at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, Ca., and Jenn Collins, Chief Nurse at Bay Area Hospital in southern Oregon. Getting started and sustaining gratitude is challenging. But learning from others and hearing their stories of success help us all develop sustainable practices in promoting gratitude. Together, we will journey through their experiences building gratitude practices into their lives and work.

    Thank you for listening. Please share with your colleagues.

    For additional information

    Well-Being Initiative: https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus/what-you-need-to-know/the-well-being-initiative/

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Toolkit: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22c8/globalassets/covid19/gratitude_nurses_toolkit.pdf

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Implementation Guide: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22d0/globalassets/covid19/implementation_guide.pdf

    Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

    Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund: https://disasterphilanthropy.org/funds/cdp-disaster-recovery-fund/

  • American Nurses Foundation Gratitude Podcast - Creating a culture of Self-Compassion and Gratitude with Perry Gee, PhD, RN, FAAN

    Welcome to a special series on Gratitude brought to you by the American Nurses Foundation through the generous support of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund.

    In this special series we will explore how developing gratitude practices can significantly improve your health and well-being, while also improving your work, safety, relationships, self-care, growth, and joy.

    The American Nurses Foundation has undertaken this work as part of its Well-Being Initiative, which supports nurses’ mental health through the pandemic and beyond. Decades of research have shown that practicing gratitude is highly effective in promoting physical and psychological health, both at the individual and organizational levels. This podcast series builds up previous work conducted by the American Nurses Foundation in partnership with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses toolkit was designed to create easy-to-implement evidence based practices.

    In this episode. We’re talking with Perry Gee, PhD, Rn, FAAN, Nurse Scientist at Intermountain Healthcare. Perry and I dive into the value of self-compassion as a pathway to discovering how we can improve our gratitude practices. Most importantly, how this translates into a culture of self-care and gratitude at work and in your life.Thank you for listening. Please share with your colleagues.

    For additional information

    Well-Being Initiative: https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus/what-you-need-to-know/the-well-being-initiative/

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Toolkit: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22c8/globalassets/covid19/gratitude_nurses_toolkit.pdf

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Implementation Guide: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22d0/globalassets/covid19/implementation_guide.pdf

    Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

    Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund: https://disasterphilanthropy.org/funds/cdp-disaster-recovery-fund/

  • American Nurses Foundation Gratitude Podcast: The Science Behind Gratitude - With Patricia O’Malley, PhD, APRN-CNS, CCRN Alumnus

    Welcome to a special series on Gratitude brought to you by the American Nurses Foundation through the generous support of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund.

    In this special series we will explore how developing gratitude practices can significantly improve your health and well-being, while also improving your work, safety, relationships, self-care, growth, and joy.

    The American Nurses Foundation has undertaken this work as part of its Well-Being Initiative, which supports nurses’ mental health through the pandemic and beyond. Decades of research have shown that practicing gratitude is highly effective in promoting physical and psychological health, both at the individual and organizational levels. This podcast series builds up previous work conducted by the American Nurses Foundation in partnership with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses toolkit was designed to create easy-to-implement evidence based practices.

    In this episode, we're talking with Patricia O'Malley, nurse researcher at Premier Health in Dayton, Ohio. Patricia and I will discuss the science behind gratitude, including what gratitude is and is not, as well as the neuro-chemical responses and wellness benefits gratitude practices can play in your work and life. We will also provide you with a simple exercise you can implement today!

    Thank you for listening. Please share with your colleagues.

    For additional information

    Well-Being Initiative: https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus/what-you-need-to-know/the-well-being-initiative/

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Toolkit: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22c8/globalassets/covid19/gratitude_nurses_toolkit.pdf

    Gratitude Practice for Nurses Implementation Guide: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4a22d0/globalassets/covid19/implementation_guide.pdf

    Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

    Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Disaster Recovery Fund: https://disasterphilanthropy.org/funds/cdp-disaster-recovery-fund/

  • Highway to Well: "No Line on the Horizon," with Sharon Unis

    “Your soul knows the geography of your destiny. Your soul alone has the map of your future, therefore you can trust this indirect, oblique side of yourself. If you do, it will take you where you need to go, but more important it will teach you a kindness of rhythm in your journey.” - John O' Donohue

    Waterbear Planet has a bold mission: To make personal and planetary prosperity your legacy. Sharon Unis, Waterbear Planet founder and CEO, delivers an immersive mediation process through nature-based stress relief programs to promote wellbeing, selfcare, and connection to nature and ourselves.

    In this episode, Sharon and I talk about the role presence, stillness, and mindfulness plays in moving us along our pathway to restoration. We also talk about the value of play, creativity, and intention in promoting self efficacy and prosperity. Finally, we also recognize the value of connection.

    Click here for a special taste of the immersive meditative experience: https://www.waterbearplanet.com/taster-experience

    Website: www.waterbearplanet.com

    Social media: www.instagram.com/waterbearplanet

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterbear-planet/

    For more podcasts, visit:

    https://www.derekbellwellness.com/

    Thank you for listening. Please share.




  • Highway to Well: "No Line on the Horizon," with Sharon Unis

    “Your soul knows the geography of your destiny. Your soul alone has the map of your future, therefore you can trust this indirect, oblique side of yourself. If you do, it will take you where you need to go, but more important it will teach you a kindness of rhythm in your journey.” - John O' Donohue

    Waterbear Planet has a bold mission: To make personal and planetary prosperity your legacy. Sharon Unis, Waterbear Planet founder and CEO, delivers an immersive mediation process through nature-based stress relief programs to promote wellbeing, selfcare, and connection to nature and ourselves.

    In this episode, Sharon and I talk about the role presence, stillness, and mindfulness plays in moving us along our pathway to restoration. We also talk about the value of play, creativity, and intention in promoting self efficacy and prosperity. Finally, we also recognize the value of connection.

    Click here for a special taste of the immersive meditative experience: https://www.waterbearplanet.com/taster-experience

    Website: www.waterbearplanet.com

    Social media: www.instagram.com/waterbearplanet

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterbear-planet/

    For more podcasts, visit:

    https://www.derekbellwellness.com/

    Thank you for listening. Please share.




  • Highway to Well: "No Line on the Horizon," with Sharon Unis

    “Your soul knows the geography of your destiny. Your soul alone has the map of your future, therefore you can trust this indirect, oblique side of yourself. If you do, it will take you where you need to go, but more important it will teach you a kindness of rhythm in your journey.” - John O' Donohue

    Waterbear Planet has a bold mission: To make personal and planetary prosperity your legacy. Sharon Unis, Waterbear Planet founder and CEO, delivers an immersive mediation process through nature-based stress relief programs to promote wellbeing, selfcare, and connection to nature and ourselves.

    In this episode, Sharon and I talk about the role presence, stillness, and mindfulness plays in moving us along our pathway to restoration. We also talk about the value of play, creativity, and intention in promoting self efficacy and prosperity. Finally, we also recognize the value of connection.

    Click here for a special taste of the immersive meditative experience: https://www.waterbearplanet.com/taster-experience

    Website: www.waterbearplanet.com

    Social media: www.instagram.com/waterbearplanet

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterbear-planet/

    For more podcasts, visit:

    https://www.derekbellwellness.com/

    Thank you for listening. Please share.




  • Highway to Well: "No Line on the Horizon," with Sharon Unis

    “Your soul knows the geography of your destiny. Your soul alone has the map of your future, therefore you can trust this indirect, oblique side of yourself. If you do, it will take you where you need to go, but more important it will teach you a kindness of rhythm in your journey.” - John O' Donohue

    Waterbear Planet has a bold mission: To make personal and planetary prosperity your legacy. Sharon Unis, Waterbear Planet founder and CEO, delivers an immersive mediation process through nature-based stress relief programs to promote wellbeing, selfcare, and connection to nature and ourselves.

    In this episode, Sharon and I talk about the role presence, stillness, and mindfulness plays in moving us along our pathway to restoration. We also talk about the value of play, creativity, and intention in promoting self efficacy and prosperity. Finally, we also recognize the value of connection.

    Click here for a special taste of the immersive meditative experience: https://www.waterbearplanet.com/taster-experience

    Website: www.waterbearplanet.com

    Social media: www.instagram.com/waterbearplanet

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterbear-planet/

    For more podcasts, visit:

    https://www.derekbellwellness.com/

    Thank you for listening. Please share.




  • Highway to Well: "Within Your Reach," with David Derus

    "We may well be the ones. If not then why are we here." - Paul Westerberg

    How do we perform at our peak? What can we do to create a mindset for success? What role can we play in breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health?

    These are important questions, and in this episode of "Highway to Well," David Derus, sports psychologist, and I will navigate the path to peak performance, at home, at work, and on the field. Along the way we’ll talk about how important a growth mindset is for performance and improving our wellbeing. Finally, we’ll arrive at what tools can help us through the boggy quagmire of COVID life and see it through with our wellness intact.

    David Derus was born and raised in the Twin Cities. Growing up he was an avid hockey player. He always had a love for sports and knew he wanted to work in that field in some capacity. David is a sports psychologist and is building his practice in the north central Wisconsin region.

    Thank you again for listening.

    For more "Highway to Well" podcasts: https://www.derekbellwellness.com/highway-to-well-podcast-1


  • Highway to Well, Episode 31: "Golden Days," with Maggie Gough

    "Am I in tune? Yeah, I can't hear much. But the melody coming from you." - the Damnwells

    We're all on a search for meaning, purpose and belonging. We can find that in presence. Maybe the great lesson of 2020 is that we needed it restored. Our rhythm of life needed to be reset, allowing us to be still, to look into this window of wonder of the moment.

    We learned how fragile these days are, how our best plans are laid to waste and our security disarmed. In our rush, we've been failing to recognize our greatest gift - to be where we are today.

    In this special episode of "Highway to Well," Maggie Gough, President, Founder and CEO Realize Wellbeing, and I close out 2020 and usher in 2021 by discussing the adventures she captures on her Instagram story, how we can evolve wellness to encompass the whole person, and the majesty of restoration.

    As we embark on a new year, we have the opportunity to breathe, recover and celebrate each day as a gift of wonder as we transform cultures of connection into cultures of belonging.

    Thank you again for listening.

    For more about Maggie: https://realizewellbeing.com/

    For her Instagram: @realizewellbeing_with_maggie

    You can also find "Highway to Well," podcasts at: https://www.derekbellwellness.com/

  • Highway to Well, Episode 31: "Golden Days," with Maggie Gough

    "Am I in tune? Yeah, I can't hear much. But the melody coming from you." - the Damnwells

    We're all on a search for meaning, purpose and belonging. We can find that in presence. Maybe the great lesson of 2020 is that we needed it restored. Our rhythm of life needed to be reset, allowing us to be still, to look into this window of wonder of the moment.

    We learned how fragile these days are, how our best plans are laid to waste and our security disarmed. In our rush, we've been failing to recognize our greatest gift - to be where we are today.

    In this special episode of "Highway to Well," Maggie Gough, President, Founder and CEO Realize Wellbeing, and I close out 2020 and usher in 2021 by discussing the adventures she captures on her Instagram story, how we can evolve wellness to encompass the whole person, and the majesty of restoration.

    As we embark on a new year, we have the opportunity to breathe, recover and celebrate each day as a gift of wonder as we transform cultures of connection into cultures of belonging.

    Thank you again for listening.

    For more about Maggie: https://realizewellbeing.com/

    For her Instagram: @realizewellbeing_with_maggie

    You can also find "Highway to Well," podcasts at: https://www.derekbellwellness.com/

  • Highway to Well, Episode 28: "This Must Be the Place," with Derek Marie

    "Home, is where I want to be. But I guess I'm already there.." - Talking Heads

    While I've been a wellness professional for over 20 years, I have been a soccer coach longer. It is something that is woven into my DNA and has a home in my heart and soul.

    In this very special episode of "Highway to Well," I invited Derek Marie, Head Men's Soccer Coach at Carroll University (WI), to talk about our lives as coaches. We begin this journey with discussing the impact COVID has had on our coaching and planning, but we quickly pivot to what it means to build a culture and how to raise quality young men. We also discuss the role coaches play in knocking down the stigma surrounding mental health and well-being and how important it is we allow our players to be vulnerable so we can open them up to discover their greatness.

    This discussion is what matters most to me in coaching today. We need to treat mental health as a "moonshot" initiative so we can crush the stigma, overcome barriers, and create safe environments for all kids to have a special experience with sports. The opportunity is staring at us. It's coaches like Derek who will help us land this mission.

    Thank you again for listening. Please share.

    For more podcasts: https://www.derekbellwellness.com/highway-to-well-podcast-1

    For more about Coaching Boys Into Men: https://www.coachescorner.org/

  • Highway to Well, Episode 28: "This Must Be the Place," with Derek Marie

    "Home, is where I want to be. But I guess I'm already there.." - Talking Heads

    While I've been a wellness professional for over 20 years, I have been a soccer coach longer. It is something that is woven into my DNA and has a home in my heart and soul.

    In this very special episode of "Highway to Well," I invited Derek Marie, Head Men's Soccer Coach at Carroll University (WI), to talk about our lives as coaches. We begin this journey with discussing the impact COVID has had on our coaching and planning, but we quickly pivot to what it means to build a culture and how to raise quality young men. We also discuss the role coaches play in knocking down the stigma surrounding mental health and well-being and how important it is we allow our players to be vulnerable so we can open them up to discover their greatness.

    This discussion is what matters most to me in coaching today. We need to treat mental health as a "moonshot" initiative so we can crush the stigma, overcome barriers, and create safe environments for all kids to have a special experience with sports. The opportunity is staring at us. It's coaches like Derek who will help us land this mission.

    Thank you again for listening. Please share.

    For more podcasts: https://www.derekbellwellness.com/highway-to-well-podcast-1

    For more about Coaching Boys Into Men: https://www.coachescorner.org/

  • Highway to Well, Episode 28: "This Must Be the Place," with Derek Marie

    "Home, is where I want to be. But I guess I'm already there.." - Talking Heads

    While I've been a wellness professional for over 20 years, I have been a soccer coach longer. It is something that is woven into my DNA and has a home in my heart and soul.

    In this very special episode of "Highway to Well," I invited Derek Marie, Head Men's Soccer Coach at Carroll University (WI), to talk about our lives as coaches. We begin this journey with discussing the impact COVID has had on our coaching and planning, but we quickly pivot to what it means to build a culture and how to raise quality young men. We also discuss the role coaches play in knocking down the stigma surrounding mental health and well-being and how important it is we allow our players to be vulnerable so we can open them up to discover their greatness.

    This discussion is what matters most to me in coaching today. We need to treat mental health as a "moonshot" initiative so we can crush the stigma, overcome barriers, and create safe environments for all kids to have a special experience with sports. The opportunity is staring at us. It's coaches like Derek who will help us land this mission.

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    For more podcasts: https://www.derekbellwellness.com/highway-to-well-podcast-1

    For more about Coaching Boys Into Men: https://www.coachescorner.org/

  • Highway to Well, Episode 26: "A Sort of Homecoming," with Sara Martin

    "And you hunger for the time. Time to heal, desire, time. And your earth moves beneath your own dream landscape." - Bono

    In this episode of "Highway to Well," Sara and I will journey thought the depths of our collective well-being in a world that is unpredictable, dynamic, and challenging. Living better and thriving requires us to dive into the value of social connection, resiliency, and having a deep understanding of how our mental, physical, and emotional health impacts our happiness. Sara's empathetic, thoughtful, and caring leadership shines through as we search for meaning in difficult times.

    Sara Martin is the Executive Director of the Wellness Council of America. WELCOA helps organizations build high-performing, healthy workplaces.

    For more information about WELCOA: https://www.welcoa.org/

    WELCOA recently launched WELCOA Connect, including a 6 week virtual series on various worksite wellness topics. For more information: https://www.welcoa.org/welcoa-connect/inner-circle-agenda/

    For more "Highway to Well" podcasts: https://www.derekbellwellness.com/highway-to-well-podcast-1

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