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Healthy Work

Healthy Work Podcast

We are Drs. Keaton Fletcher & Maryana Arvan, two Industrial-Organizational psychologists who care about how to make work a healthier experience for everyone. We run a bi-weekly podcast to bring the science directly to your ears. Please tune in and learn how you can make your work life a healthier experience. Email us at HealthyWorkPodcast@gmail.com healthywork.substack.com

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32:36

Rethinking Workplace Safety Through Policy and Power

Healthy Work ·

2025/10/20

In episode 107 we unpack the global and domestic landscape of workplace safety regulation. Drawing from a recent paper by Maureen Dollard and Rachael Potter, we explore how psychosocial risks (e.g., job stress, job insecurity, and AI disruption) are increasingly recognized as legitimate safety concerns. The conversation dives into:* How Australia enforces psychosocial safety standards* Why OSHA’s limited scope and resources hinder worker protection in the U.S.* The role of unions and the NLRB in

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13:02

Disaster Inequality: How Class Identity Shapes...

Healthy Work ·

2025/10/06

In episode 106, we speak with Dr. Hana Johnson, Associate Professor at Washington State University, about her recent research on how disaster from pandemics to wildfires impact employees differently based on social class and identity. Learn how class salience intensifies feelings of devaluation, anxiety, and social withdrawal at work, and why organizations must rethink disaster response policies to support vulnerable workers. This episode explores the psychological toll of inequality, the role of

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28:35

Leading for Wellness: Real Talk with Workr Beeing

Healthy Work ·

2025/09/22

In this episode 105 we chat with Drs. Katina Sawyer and Patricia Grabarek, co-authors of Leading for Wellness, to unpack what it means to be a “generator” versus an “extinguisher” in leadership. We explore how person-centered planning, authentic leadership, and microcultures can foster thriving teams—even in toxic organizations. Learn how real-world interviews shaped their framework, and get actionable insights on how to “fire your work self,” respect boundaries, and lead with empathy. Whether

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30:31

Supporting Employees with Chronic Health Conditions

Healthy Work ·

2025/09/08

In episode 104 we chat with Alyssa McGonagle, Associate Professor at UNC Charlotte and author of Chronic Health Conditions and Work: Proactive Strategies for Supporting Employees and Doing Well by Doing Good. We explore the intersection of chronic illness, disability, and employment. We cover key legal protections like the ADA, FMLA, and ACA, the challenges of disclosure and identity management, and the importance of inclusive organizational culture. Dr. McGonagle also introduces the vivid and

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25:29

Small Money, Big Stress: Unpacking Financial...

Healthy Work ·

2025/08/25

In episode 103 we chat with Drs. Andrea Bazzoli and Ian Hughes to explore their recent publication in the Journal of Business and Psychology. The conversation dives deep into how financial stress fluctuates over time, why small monetary changes—not just big windfalls—can significantly impact employee well-being, and how the nonlinear nature of these relationships challenge traditional assumptions in workplace psychology.We discuss:* The surprising power of small financial fluctuations* Why lump-sum

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17:00

Unions and Worker Well-Being: A Global Perspective on...

Healthy Work ·

2025/08/11

In Episode 102 we chat with Drs. Denise Vesper and Michael Zickar about a recent special collaborative piece they published in Occupational Health Science. In this powerful episode we dive deep into the evolving role of labor unions in promoting worker health and safety across the globe. Topics include:* The psychological impact of strikes and union activity* How unions address health and safety risks in high-hazard industries* The resurgence of organized labor in the U.S. (Starbucks, UAW,

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17:48

Cycle of Silence: Managing Menstruation at Work

Healthy Work ·

2025/07/28

In Episode 101 we chat with Mikaila Ortynsky , a PhD candidate at the University of Ottawa, to unpack her groundbreaking research on menstruation in the workplace. We explore how menstrual cycles impact task performance, emotional regulation, and organizational citizenship behaviors, and why most workplaces are still failing to provide even the most basic support. We challenges the default male workplace model and calls for inclusive, evidence-based change.You can find her paper here:

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19:03

100th Episode! Looking back and forward

Healthy Work ·

2025/07/21

We made it to triple digits! In this celebratory episode, we reflect on how the field of occupational health psychology—and our own lives— have evolved over the past 100 episodes of Healthy Work—from burnout and sleep to leadership and labor policy. From burnout and bullying to policy and precarity, we’ve covered a lot. We talk about the shift from individual-level interventions (remember when mindfulness was 🔥?) to systemic, policy-driven change. We also look ahead to the next 100 episodes: AI,

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12:35

Occupational Health Science Best Paper Award Winners

Healthy Work ·

2025/07/14

In a special Episode 99, we have a live-recorded interview with the Winners of the 2024-2025 Best Paper Award from Occupational Health Science. Drs. Leslie Hammer, Jennifer Dimoff, Cynthia D. Mohr, & Shalene J. Allen won for their paper “A Framework for Protecting and Promoting Employee Mental Health through Supervisor Supportive Behaviors.” We chat about strategies managers can use to prevent and respond to employee mental health issues.Read their paper here:

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30:47

Emotionally Charged Work

Healthy Work ·

2025/07/07

In episode 98, we are joined by Dr. Alicia Grandey, co-author of the new book Emotionally Charged: How to Lead in the New World of Work. Together, we explored the realities of emotions, emotional labor, burnout, and how leaders can cultivate emotional intelligence to thrive in today’s demanding workplace.Dr. Grandey shared the core principles from her book, including:* Why emotional labor is essential in most modern jobs* How emotions are valuable sources of information, not distractions* The hidden

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16:11

How Stress Pile-Up Shapes Sleep, Health, and Cortisol...

Healthy Work ·

2025/06/23

In episode 97, I talk with Dr. Kimberly French about her recent study on how daily stressor pile-up impacts parents’ and adolescents’ health, sleep, and cortisol patterns. We discuss surprising findings from the Work, Family, and Health Network study — including that as stress piles up, sleep first gets shorter, but at extreme levels, both parents and teens actually start sleeping more. Dr. French explains how stress crosses over between parents and teens, what these patterns mean for family

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25:26

EAOHP Spotlight: Marijke Verbruggen

Healthy Work ·

2025/05/12

In Episode 96, we complete our EAOHP Spotlight Mini-Series, sponsored by a small grant from the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. We are joined by Dr. Marijke Verbruggen. We talk about the benefits and challenges of flexible careers, job transitions, and work-life balance. Dr. Verbruggen shares insights on how career mobility affects well-being, the role of government support and employer openness, and how technology and remote work are reshaping our ability to disconnect and

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14:47

Let the Good Times Grow

Healthy Work ·

2025/05/05

What happens when you step outside and truly take in your surroundings? In Episode 95 we chat about a recent paper published by Hilbert et al (2025) in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology exploring how savoring the beauty of nature can help us feel more relaxed, serene, and restored during the workday. We discuss what makes this research so exciting, and what managers (and all of us) can take away to create healthier, more human-centered work environments.Hilbert, M., Finke, M., Küpper,

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22:18

EAOHP Spotlight: Bram Fleuren

Healthy Work ·

2025/04/28

In Episode 94, we continue our bonus mini-series: EAOHP Spotlight, sponsored by a small grant from the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. We are joined by Dr. Bram Fleuren. We talk all about sustainable employment and sustainable employability and what it means to help people have healthy, meaningful, and fulfilling employment for as long as they want.You can find Dr. Fleuren here and you can find more about EAOHP

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17:41

What Really Drives Healthy Choices at Work?

Healthy Work ·

2025/04/14

In Episode 93 are joined by Dr. Alex Jackson. We talk about his recent paper on barriers and facilitators to healthy choices at work. We talk about how the work environment can nudge you toward or away from healthier eating and exercise!You can find Dr. Jackson here and the paper here.https://cohre.mtsu.edu/staff_alexander-t-jackson/https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41542-025-00220-7 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

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23:19

EAOHP Spotlight: Maria Charalampous

Healthy Work ·

2025/04/08

In Episode 92, we continue our bonus mini-series: EAOHP Spotlight, sponsored by a small grant from the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. We are joined by Dr. Maria Charalampous. We talk all about remote e-work and worker wellbeing, particularly for people with disabilities and neurodiversity.You can find Dr. Charalampous here and you can find more about EAOHP here.https://eaohp.org/https://www.uol.ac.cy/en/team/maria-charalambous/ This is a public episode. If you would like to

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23:28

EAOHP Spotlight: Mats Glambek

Healthy Work ·

2025/03/24

In Episode 91 we continue our bonus mini-series: EAOHP Spotlight, sponsored by a small grant from the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. We are joined by Dr. Mats Glambek. We talk all about bullying at work.You can find Dr. Glambek here and you can find more about EAOHP here. https://eaohp.org/https://www.bi.edu/about-bi/employees/department-of-leadership-and-organizational-behaviour/mats-glambek/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or

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14:58

Anti-Introvert Stereotypes

Healthy Work ·

2025/03/17

In Episode 90 are joined by Dr. Mallory McCord. We talk about her recent paper on biases people hold against introverts. We talk about how it really is an extravert’s world out there!You can find Dr. McCord here and her paper here.https://www.odu.edu/directory/mallory-mccordhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41542-024-00218-7 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com

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19:40

EAOHP Spotlight: Kati Karhula

Healthy Work ·

2025/03/10

In Episode 89 we continue our bonus mini-series: EAOHP Spotlight, sponsored by a small grant from the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. We are joined by Dr. Kati Karhula. We talk about shift work and sleep and how important they are for our health and performance.You can find Dr. Karhula here and you can find more about EAOHP here. You can also find the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health here as well as their recommendations for workload management here

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20:58

DEI with Victoria Mattingly

Healthy Work ·

2025/03/03

In Episode 87, we’re joined by Dr. Victoria Mattingly. We chat about what DEI really is, and why companies and employees should still care about making a wide range of people feel included in the workplace (and how to do it!). We also get a sneak peak of Dr. V’s upcoming book.You can find Dr. V hereYou can order her previous book Inclusalytics hereand you can pre-order Dr. V’s upcoming allyship book

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