FROM STRESS TO SUCCESS | "THE WELLZEST PODCAST" WITH MANDY LEBLANC, WELL-BEING STRATEGIST

Ever wondered what really keeps employees energized, sane, and thriving at work? From rapid-fire truths about burnout, underrated wellness perks, and the wildest workplace trends, to raw Reddit confessions about stress, mental health, and the elusive four-day workweek- this episode spills it all. Mandy and Teju break down what actually works (and what’s just hype), share their personal rituals for stress-busting and focus, and reveal the surprising essentials they carry to stay sharp every day. Real talk, real strategies, and a few laughs along the way—this is the ultimate insider guide to surviving and thriving at work. Chapters (00:00:00) - Wellness in the Workplace with Mandy Le(00:01:14) - What Do You Think Move the needle in Workplace Wellbeing?(00:04:15) - What's the Wellbeing Program at Work?(00:08:47) - Fitbit versus Apple Watch: The Future of Wearable Technology(00:12:27) - What is one change in workplace wellness that's driving health outcomes?(00:14:35) - Wellness and Assessment of Workers(00:17:50) - How to Build a Multi-Generational Wellness Program(00:24:13) - What Drives People In The Workplace?(00:25:46) - Have we reached a tipping point in the battle against burnout?(00:31:25) - Mental health as a part of preventive care coverage(00:35:53) - Wellness Strategy: Coaching(00:38:23) - Breathing Work in the Workplace(00:41:51) - What Are the Wellness Programs at Companies?(00:48:11) - Wellness Programs and Employee Engagement(00:50:03) - On the Future of Teenagers(00:52:37) - Top Executives on Wellbeing(00:57:19) - Wellness Programs Fail Because They're Designed for Employees, Not Employees(00:58:05) - Remote Work: Improved Physical Health, Damaged Mental Health(00:59:02) - Leadership Burnout Is More Spreading Than Any Virus(01:04:16) - 7 Tips for Preventing Burnout(01:06:45) - What Is The First Sign An Employee Is On The Brink of(01:07:21) - The Most Overrated Wellbeing Perks(01:09:17) - What's the Best Word to Use in a Presentation?(01:09:51) - The People Who Did The Plank(01:10:37) - How to Boost Employee Well-Being(01:12:53) - Wild Trending: AI Therapy(01:13:58) - 4 Day Workweek Trial(01:16:35) - GAMIFIED Well-Being Apps(01:17:09) - Are Jobs Made to Be Stressful?(01:21:35) - What's Stopping Us From Going To A 4-Day Work(01:23:54) - I Had Burnout For The First Time At 31(01:28:35) - What's in Your Bag?(01:30:32) - Aries on Working With Mandy