• Social Well-Being, Connectedness & Belonging | BWR: Conversation Ep. 98
    Jul 15 2025

    Listen as host Sebastian Calmes, wellness specialist, and UK HR Health and Wellness Mental Health Therapists, Rhonda Henry and Kim Releford discuss the essential topic of social well-being. They delve into defining its core elements, explore the benefits of strong social ties for overall health, and examine how diverse relationships contribute to our sense of connection. They also address the impact of digital connections, distinguish between loneliness and solitude, and share strategies for sustaining healthy relationships, navigating conflict and setting effective boundaries in both personal and professional contexts.

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    40 mins
  • Purposeful Pause: A Meditation for Work & Life | BWR: Meditation Ep. 97
    Jun 24 2025

    Listen as host Jackie Carroll, a health coach with UK HRHealth and Wellness, guides you through gentle reflection, prompting you toconsider your unique gifts and how you can truly serve! This episode encourageslisteners to deepen their investigation of what values they hold closest to themand meditate on how those values can be used for the good of ourselves andothers!

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    9 mins
  • Path to Purpose: Mission Statement Builder | BWR: Practice Ep. 96
    Jun 18 2025

    Listen as host Amy Rodquist-Kodet, a health coach with UK HR Health and Wellness, shares the power of the personal mission statement. Discover how this reflection tool can act as your internal compass, clarifying your values and "why" to boost resilience, work satisfaction and overall well-being!

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    7 mins
  • Occupational Well-Being: Values & Mindsets with Jason Chadwell | BWR: Conversation Ep. 95
    Jun 12 2025

    Listen as host Sebastian Calmes, wellness specialist with UK HR Health and Wellness and Jason Chadwell, senior organizational development specialist with UK Healthcare discuss Occupational Well-being. Jason shares his expert insights on what defines occupational wellbeing, its core elements, and the profound impact of factors like workplace safety and a sense of belonging. We will also explore how to identify when your work might be negatively affecting your well-being the power of a growth mindset and transforming your work experience and why psychological safety is a crucial driver for organizational performance and innovation.

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    44 mins
  • Releasing Mental Health Stigma | BWR: Meditation Ep. 94
    May 29 2025

    Listen as host Jackie Carroll, a health coach with UK HRHealth and Wellness, leads you through a meditation practice to push backagainst the stigma, shame, and isolation around mental health. Each month,Jackie will guide you through a new meditation aimed at deepening theresilience practice offered by co-host Amy Rodquist-Kodet.

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    8 mins
  • Removing Mental Health Stigma | BWR: Practice Ep. 93
    May 19 2025

    Listen as host Amy Rodquist-Kodet, a health coach with UK HR Health and Wellness, as she guides listeners through a powerful exploration of mental health stigma. Drawing on research from experts like Kristen Neff and Chris Germer, Amy delves into how stigma impacts our inner thoughts, personal relationships and broader communities. This episode offers practical, research-based tools for cultivating self-compassion, providing supportive presence to others and speaking up to challenge societal narratives around mental health, ultimately aiming to build a world where vulnerability is embraced and healing is safe.

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    14 mins
  • Understanding Mental Health & Stigmas with Ann Bassoni | BWR: Conversation Ep. 92
    May 7 2025

    Listen as host Sebastian Calmes, a Wellness Specialist with UK HR Health and Wellness and UK HR Health and Wellness Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist, Ann Bassoni, tackle the crucial topic of mental health stigma. We define stigma, explore its public and internalized forms and share strategies to combat it. We also contrast societal views on mental versus physical health, define true mental wellbeing, and discuss common conditions like anxiety, depression and PTSD, covering symptoms, diagnostic considerations, and their widespread prevalence.

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    46 mins
  • Coexisting with the Earth | BWR: Meditation Ep. 91
    Apr 24 2025

    Listen as host Jackie Carroll, a health coach with UK HR Health and Wellness, leads you through a meditation practice to deepen your connection with the natural environment. Each month, Jackie will guide you through a new meditation aimed at deepening the resilience practice offered by co-host Amy Rodquist-Kodet.

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    6 mins