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Defying the Odds With Ruben Gonzalez

PodcastBy Laurie RuettimannOctober 17, 2022Leave a comment

My guest today is four-time Olympian, author and speaker Ruben Gonzalez. He has a unique and fun backstory that’s led him to the career that he has today. In this episode, Ruben and I talk about his path, why he isn’t considered a natural athlete and his determination in competing in the Olympics. We also…

Playing Well With Others With Eric Barker

Featured Podcasts, PodcastBy Laurie RuettimannMay 10, 2022Leave a comment

Welcome to this bonus episode of Punk Rock HR. My guest today is Eric Barker. He’s the bestselling author of the new book Plays Well With Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong. Eric is a repeat guest and came on the show in 2018 to talk about…

Take Control of Your Mental Wellbeing With Dr. Nick Taylor

Take Control of Your Mental Wellbeing With Dr. Nick Taylor

PodcastBy Laurie RuettimannJanuary 31, 2022Leave a comment

“[W]e are now in a time when the topic of mental health is finally being destigmatized in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago.” ~ Dr. Nick Taylor. Welcome back! On this episode of Punk Rock HR, my guest is Dr. Nick Taylor, co-founder and CEO of Unmind. Unmind is a workplace mental…

Moving From Employee Wellness to Holistic Health With Dr. Jarik Conrad

Moving From Employee Wellness to Holistic Health With Dr. Jarik Conrad

PodcastBy Laurie RuettimannSeptember 13, 2021Leave a comment

My guest today is Dr. Jarik Conrad, vice president of the Human Insights and the HCM Advisory team at UKG. Dr. Conrad also serves as the executive director of the UKG-sponsored Equity At Work Council, an interdisciplinary group of experts and practitioners dedicated to providing you with evidence-based strategies to eliminate workplace inequities. On today’s…

Friendship in the Age of Loneliness with Smiley Poswolsky

Friendship in the Age of Loneliness with Smiley Poswolsky

PodcastBy LFRJune 14, 2021Leave a comment

Do you wonder why it feels like we’re more connected than ever before, yet it feels so difficult to fight off feelings of loneliness and keep true friendships alive? In this episode of Punk Rock HR, I talk to Smiley Poswolsky about the reasons why we can feel so alone despite being connected with others…

Caring for Mental Health Through Art with Doug Shaw

Caring for Mental Health Through Art with Doug Shaw

PodcastBy Laurie RuettimannApril 26, 20212 Comments

This week, I am joined by a dear friend of mine, Doug Shaw, who is a visual artist rooted in music, self-care and speaking truth to power. Doug runs an award-winning project called “We Are All Artists,” which encourages community engagement through workshops, pop-up exhibitions and a weekly free art drop, where he hides a…

Kate Yuan Suicide Hotline Volunteer

Kate Yuan, on Serving as a Suicide Hotline Volunteer

PodcastBy Laurie RuettimannJanuary 5, 2021Leave a comment

Punk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work, an award-winning, research-backed app with hundreds of meditations on everything from stress to sleep to focus and anxiety. Please note: This episode of Punk Rock HR covers topics like depression, anxiety and suicide. If you are sensitive to these topics, this episode may not be for…

How to Detach from Work

Life, WorkBy Laurie RuettimannNovember 20, 20192 Comments

Remote and hybrid work arrangements are great for flexibility in our lives, but they also can blur the line between work time and personal time. It can be difficult to detach from work when your office is in your living or dining room. With this new structure, people often have a lot on their plates,…

The Day After National Mental Health Day

WorkBy Laurie RuettimannOctober 11, 20182 Comments

I think internet holidays like “National Mental Health Day” are essential, but I want to celebrate the day after National Mental Health Day because it’s in the quiet, dark moments — when there’s no fanfare, pageantry or hashtag — when people suffer. What’s National Mental Health Day All About? I’m here for memes and tweets…

The Psychology of Self-Handicapping — and How to Stop

The Psychology of Self-Handicapping — and How to Stop

WorkBy Laurie RuettimannApril 12, 20163 Comments

  Have you ever stopped yourself from working hard to avoid higher expectations? You do just enough for people to think that you are intelligent, accomplished and more. But, as far as raising the bar even higher, it’s an absolute no-go. Well, that, my friend, is self-handicapping—and I do it too. Don’t get me wrong.…

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