Are Meetings Making Us Sick? A Public Health Expert on Burnout, Events & Wellness

“Medical meetings aren't healthy.”That’s not hyperbole—it’s the truth, according to Professor Bettina Borisch, MD, PhD, Executive Director of the World Federation of Public Health Associations.In this episode of Return on Wellness, recorded live in Geneva, we explore the surprising ways that traditional meetings, conferences, and professional cultures—especially in healthcare—are harming the very people they’re meant to serve.🔎 Why? Because most of what we call ‘healthcare’ isn’t health care at all—it’s disease maintenance.And the systems we’ve built to support it—from packed agendas to processed meals—mirror that problem at every level.🎙 In this conversation, we dive into:How wellness-forward events can shift public health outcomesWhy burnout is a systemic issue, not an individual weaknessThe difference between managing disease and promoting healthWhat leaders, planners, and everyday professionals can do differently💡 If you’re rethinking how we work, lead, and gather—you’re not alone. This episode will challenge your assumptions and leave you with actionable insight.📍 Recorded in Geneva, Switzerland👤 Guest: Prof. Bettina Borisch, MD, PhD🎧 Host: David T. Stevens | Olympian Meeting Co-Founder