Ep 178: Wellbeing - Is 'new' always better?

My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

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Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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While it's so easy to get caught up with new wellbeing fads and fashions, these are often disruptive and fail to deliver results. Simiarly, even evidence-based approaches may not be right for your organisation right now. So, a more thoughtful and deliberate approach is what's required.

We love to hear from listeners, so please do get in touch with your questions and feedback. Email us at podcast@worklifepsych.com

Thanks for listening!

Resources for this episode

Jane's business - 'Mint Decisions' https://www.mintdecisions.com/

Our 'Thriving at Work' hub - https://www.worklifepsych.com/thrivingatwork

Our 'Thriving with Psychological Flexibility' course - https://www.worklifepsych.com/thrivingwithpsychflex

Blog post: Workplace wellbeing - it's about getting the essentials right https://www.worklifepsych.com/workplace-wellbeing-its-about-getting-the-essentials-right/

Blog post: Can coaching improve your wellbeing? https://www.worklifepsych.com/can-coaching-improve-your-wellbeing/

Ep 083: Workplace wellbeing - can we start again please? https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/ep-083-workplace-wellbeing-can-we-start-again-please/

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Ep 178: Wellbeing - Is 'new' always better?

My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

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We love to hear from listeners, so please do get in touch with your questions and feedback. Email us at podcast@worklifepsych.com

Thanks for listening!

Resources for this episode

Jane's business - 'Mint Decisions' https://www.mintdecisions.com/

Our 'Thriving at Work' hub - https://www.worklifepsych.com/thrivingatwork

Our 'Thriving with Psychological Flexibility' course - https://www.worklifepsych.com/thrivingwithpsychflex

Blog post: Workplace wellbeing - it's about getting the essentials right https://www.worklifepsych.com/workplace-wellbeing-its-about-getting-the-essentials-right/

Blog post: Can coaching improve your wellbeing? https://www.worklifepsych.com/can-coaching-improve-your-wellbeing/

Ep 083: Workplace wellbeing - can we start again please? https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/ep-083-workplace-wellbeing-can-we-start-again-please/

109 επεισόδια

#Science #Business #Development #Employment #Personaldevelopment #Psychologicalflexibility #Psychologist #Work #Social Sciences #Coaching #Psychology #Society #Dr. Richard A MacKinnon #The Office

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