In this THROWBACK episode, we revisit a previous conversation with Morgan Kennedy-Lamphier, Manager of Business Relationship Management for the IT/CE ERP team at Orlando Health. She shares her own personal story of self-discovery and the different ways she cultivates and maintains joy in all areas of her life.

If you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy Episode #43 Choosing an Optimistic Mindset or Episode #48 Let’s Have Some Fun.

Guiding Questions:

1. What activities, places, or people bring you joy?
2. What are some simple ways that you can share joy with others, both professionally and personally?
3. How can you stage your environment to encourage joy and well-being?

This episode features Bob Levesque, LCSW, Dorcas Cepeda, LMHC, Jasmine Metellus, LMHC, and Maggy Mead, LMHC, who are psychotherapists within the Team Member Assistance Program at Orlando Health. This panel explores the concept of connection and the vital role it plays in all relationships, especially in families. Learn what connection is, how to strengthen family relationships no matter the type of family, and what can encourage the learning of the soft skills of cooperation, discipline, and working together that translate to the work space.

If you enjoyed this episode, you may also want to check out episode #26 Bob Levesque - Improving our Connections, #32 Dorcas Cepeda - Healthy Boundaries, or #36 Jasmine Metellus - Self-Care.

Guiding Questions:
1. Our panel highlighted the importance of psychological safety within families and how daily habits such as sharing dinner together implies safety.
What are some daily habits that come to mind that build psychological safety with family members?
2. Family connections are often built from small bits of interactions. What are some opportunities throughout the week that can create a micro-connection of 5-10 minutes with a family member?
3. Our panel suggested asking open-ended questions such as “Can you give me a high point and a low point of your day?” Instead of asking a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ question of your child, what open-ended question could you ask to start a conversation?

In this episode, Leticia Valentin, Innovation Design & Research Program Manager at Orlando Health, explores how growth and innovation are necessary components for personal and professional well-being. You'll learn how curiosity, teamwork, and feedback help to build psychological safety and encourage creativity in the workplace. Leticia also shares strategies for continuous improvement, so that you can step outside of your comfort zone, build momentum, and connect to your purpose.

If you enjoyed this episode, you may also want to check out Episode #3 Kenny Tello - All Things Well-Being or Episode #45 Kelly Matthew - The Resilience Tank.

Guiding Questions:
1. In what area(s) of your life would you like to see growth or improvement?
2. How can you leverage curiosity and creativity to solve problems-- both in your personal and professional life?
3. Which strategy from this episode resonates most with you? What are your next steps towards innovation?