🎙️ Road2Wellbeing. Helping HR Leaders Guide Their Workforce to Wellness

This isn't an anti-GLP-1 episode. It's a pro-support one.Zikea McCurdie and Samantha Levin break down the GLP-1 boom and why HR leaders are completely unprepared for it.One in eight American adults has now used a GLP-1. Most got there through a telehealth form with no clinical guardrails and no lifestyle support attached. The drug suppresses appetite. It doesn't build habits. And without employer-side infrastructure, you're looking at muscle loss, nutrient deficiencies, and a yo-yo cycle that shows up in your claims data.In our in-depth conversation, we discuss:Why GLP-1s have reached mainstream scale and what the public conversation is missingThe clinical risks nobody is talking about — muscle loss, nutrient deficiencies, no guardrailsWhat these drugs actually do to the body beyond the number on the scaleWhy lifestyle habits have to be built alongside medication, not afterWhat lasting support actually looks like — movement, nutrition, behavior changeWhy HR leaders should care and where to startThe business case: today's deficiencies become tomorrow's health claimsHow to actually begin a GLP-1 journey the right wayRoad2Wellbeing is a podcast for HR leaders providing real conversations, clinical depth, evidence-based insightsSponsored by Wellness360

🌍 Wellness Without Borders: What Global Cultures Can Teach UsEmployee wellbeing isn’t one-size-fits-all. In this episode of Road2Wellbeing, host Zikea McCurdie sits down with Alessa Caridi [Woodrey], international wellness expert and Founder of JoBuFit, to explore how different cultures approach health, balance, and movement—and what U.S. organizations can learn from them.🔎 You’ll discover:How global perspectives can make wellness programs more inclusivePractical habits from around the world that actually stickLessons U.S. workplaces can adopt to boost engagement and wellbeingIf you’re an HR leader, wellness professional, or simply passionate about healthier workplaces, this episode is packed with insights you can put into action.

How do you turn wellness from a perk into part of your company’s DNA? In this episode of Road2Wellbeing, Wendy Sellers – “The HR Lady” joins host Zikea McCurdie to share honest, practical strategies for building a sustainable culture of well-being. From leadership behaviors and psychological safety to ROI and employee engagement, discover what really works in creating healthier workplaces.

What if your greatest leadership strength isn’t what you do, but how you show up? In this episode, Zikea McCurdie sits down with Lena Thompson to explore how emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and presence shape powerful, authentic leadership. Learn why integration matters more than information—and how your triggers might just be your greatest teachers.#Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Road2Wellbeing

✨ Episode #7 – Road2Wellbeing Podcast | "From Corporate to Wellness" ✨What happens when you walk away from corporate hustle to pursue purpose, balance, and holistic healing?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sinead Urwin, a Functional Nutritionist, who shares her deeply personal journey of leaving a high-pressure corporate career to heal from chronic stress—and help others do the same.🎙 Hosted by Zikea McCurdie, Director of Wellness Programs at Wellness360🎧 Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify to get notified as soon as the episode drops!

In an era of constant change, uncertainty, and pressure, mental health is no longer a workplace perk—it’s a necessity.In this timely episode, Sharell Thomas, SHRM-SCP, MBA (Total Rewards Director & Leadership Coach) joins Zikea McCurdie, MSHS, NBC-HWC, CYT (Director of Wellness Programs, Wellness360) to discuss:✅ The unique mental health challenges employees face in uncertain times✅ How leaders can create psychological safety and emotional support✅ Practical strategies for building a more resilient and supported workforceWhether you're in HR, a manager, or an advocate for employee wellbeing, this episode offers the insights every modern workplace needs.🎙 Tune in and join the movement to create healthier, more human-centered organizations.#Road2Wellbeing #MentalHealthAtWork #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeExperience #HRLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #PeopleFirst #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork #Wellness360

In this powerful episode, we’re shining a light on the mental health and wellbeing of those who care for others—our caregivers and healthcare professionals.Join Cecelia Cruz, Physician and Founder of MARPE, LLC, in a heartfelt conversation with Zikea McCurdie, MSHS, NBC-HWC, CYT as they explore:✅ The emotional toll of caregiving and frontline stress✅ Systemic gaps in caregiver support✅ What compassionate, sustainable environments truly look like✅ How leaders and organizations can better care for their care teamsIf you lead healthcare teams, design wellness programs, or are passionate about mental health, this episode is for you.🎙 Tune in to help shift the narrative — from burnout to balance, and from exhaustion to empowerment.#CaregiverSupport #HealthcareHeroes #MentalHealthMatters #WorkplaceWellbeing #CorporateWellness #Wellness360 #Road2Wellbeing #PodcastSeries

In this episode, we’re exploring the evolving expectations and mental health needs of the next generation of the workforce—Gen Z.Join Jessica Morris, MBA, ATC and Zikea McCurdie, MSHS, NBC-HWC, CYT as they discuss:✅ How to attract, engage, and retain Gen Z talent✅ The business case for prioritizing mental health✅ Evidence-based strategies to support wellbeing at work✅ What Gen Z really wants from their leaders and workplace cultureWhether you’re in HR, a team lead, or a Gen Z employee yourself—this conversation offers practical insights to build a more resilient, inclusive, and mentally healthy workplace.🎙 Tune in now and be part of the journey toward a more future-ready, wellness-driven work culture.#GenZWorkforce #MentalHealthAtWork #WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeWellbeing #CorporateWellness #HRLeadership #Road2Wellbeing #Wellness360 #PodcastSeries

Road2Wellbeing | Episode 3What if your next team breakthrough wasn’t a strategy—but a sentence?In this episode, we unpack how Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is changing the way teams connect, lead, and grow.🧠 Bill Belanger (CEO, Healbright) and 💬 Zikea McCurdie (Director of Wellness Programs, Wellness360) break down how empathy-driven communication boosts trust, slashes stress, and creates workplaces people actually want to be in.✨ Real talk. No fluff. Just tools you can use to:Diffuse tension like a proBuild unshakable team vibesMake wellness more than just a buzzwordIf you're tired of the same HR scripts and “toxic positivity,” this one’s for you.Hit play — and learn how to talk it out the right way.#WellnessAtWork #RealTalkLeadership #NVCinAction #Road2Wellbeing #WorkCultureReboot #Wellness360

🎙️ Episode 2: Navigating Workplace Challenges for Better Well-BeingIn this insightful episode of the #Road2Wellbeing podcast, Dawn Omalza—HR Consultant, Author, and Speaker—joins Zikea McCurdie, Director of Wellness Programs at Wellness360, for a deep dive into Workplace Wellness Through Problem-Solving.Together, they unpack real-world challenges like communication breakdowns, burnout, toxic environments, and poor work-life balance—and how these issues, if addressed intentionally, can become catalysts for healthier, more engaged workplaces.Tune in to learn:How to turn workplace challenges into opportunities for growthStrategies to resolve conflicts and reduce burnoutPractical tools to build a thriving, resilient company cultureWhether you're in HR, leadership, or on the front lines—this conversation offers actionable guidance to transform workplace stress into workplace strength.Let’s create environments where people and performance thrive.#WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeEngagement #HRLeadership #WorkplaceResilience #Wellness360 #NavigatingWorkplaceChallenges #PodcastEpisode2

🎙️ Episode 1: Building Resilient Workplaces Through Trauma-Informed Care & SDOHIn this powerful debut episode of the #Road2Wellbeing podcast, Diana Bishop, Design and Delivery Consultant IV – Health Education (Southern California Permanente Medical Group), joins Zikea McCurdie, Director of Wellness Programs at Wellness360, to explore how trauma-informed care and social determinants of health (SDOH) are reshaping corporate wellness.Together, they unpack the deep impact of collective trauma in the workplace and share practical strategies to foster healing, resilience, and holistic employee well-being.Whether you're a wellness leader, HR professional, or simply passionate about creating compassionate work environments—this episode is your guide to building a healthier future of work.🎧 Listen now to:Understand trauma-informed approaches in corporate settingsLearn how SDOH affect employee health outcomesDiscover tools to promote workplace resilience and wellnessLet’s redefine what it means to thrive at work—starting today.#CorporateWellness #EmployeeWellbeing #TraumaInformedCare #WorkplaceResilience #SDOH #Wellness360 #Road2Wellbeing #PodcastLaunch