The Wellness Disconnect with Patricia Grabarek, PhD & Katina Sawyer, PhD | 296

Workplace wellness is broken. Free snacks, ping-pong tables, yoga-at-lunch—none of it actually works if your workplace culture is toxic or disconnected. So what does create a thriving, healthy work environment? According to today’s guests, it starts with leadership—and it’s a lot less about perks and a lot more about people. We’re diving deep into the real future of workplace wellness with Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer, co-founders of Workr Beeing and co-authors of the book Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives. These two powerhouse I/O psychologists have spent their careers studying what actually works when it comes to employee well-being, team dynamics, and leadership. Spoiler alert: most wellness programs are missing the mark completely. Workplace wellness doesn’t start with nap pods or smoothie bars—it starts with people feeling seen, heard, and valued. If you’re a leader, this episode is your wake-up call. If you’re not a leader, it’s your permission to want more than burnout and survival. Connect with Patricia & Katina:  Website: https://workrbeeing.com Book:  https://workrbeeing.com/book/ Podcast: https://workrbeeing.com/podcast/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciagrabarek/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katina-sawyer-ph-d/ Related Podcast Episodes: Belonging (At Work) with Dr. Beth Kaplan | 286 Toxic Productivity with Israa Nasir | 254 Who’s Entitled Now?! with Dr. Jessica Kriegel | 237 Visit CozyEarth.com and use my exclusive code TIWW for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more.  Check out Happy Mammoth and use code POWERFUL for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices