Making Positive Psychology Work For Communities
7 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Welcome to Making Positive Psychology Work For Communities, a special edition podcast series brought to you by The Wellbeing Lab, that highlights a community wellbeing case study in Midland, Michigan, USA. In this short series, you'll learn about one community’s collective impact in creating more wellbeing across an entire region.
To grab your free copy of the Surprising Stories eBook, just visit www.thewellbeinglab.com/communitypodcast
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Can You Share Your Wellbeing With Others?
August 17, 2021 00:08 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode, Louis chats with Keri Kenney, who’s personal growth story and passion for positive psychology and yoga saw her bring mindful meditation to an often forgotten about part of a community. You'll learn: [2:56] Keri shares how she was introduced to positive psychology. [2:56] Keri shares her personal journey through post-traumatic growth. [9:10] Keri talks about changes she’s seen in the community. [10:10] Keri shares with us her incredible impact project. [12:39] Ke...
How Can You Create a Ripple Effect of Change?
August 17, 2021 00:07 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBMaureen Donker has been the Midland Mayor since 2009, and she is also the Executive Director of the Reece Endeavor, which is a local nonprofit that provides housing for community members with special needs. Maureen is the chair of the Michigan Municipal League Workers Compensation Board of Directors, serves on many local boards and committees, and is a lifelong Midland resident. In this episode, Bev talks with Mayor of Midland, Maureen Donker, who shares what sparked her curiosity in posit...
Can ‘Wise Circles’ Improve Wellbeing?
August 17, 2021 00:02 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBKimberly Houston is a perceptive change agent and an inspiring leader. She has a belief in fairness and respect for self and others. She was the Chief Diversity Officer and Corporate Foundation President for Dow Corning Corporation, from which now she’s retired, and is active in many local, regional, and state organizations. In this episode, Beverly chats with Kimberly Houston, who shares how she used PERMAH to improve the wellbeing of community leaders. To grab your free copy of the Sur...
Can Fighting Loneliness Help Improve Our Health?
August 17, 2021 00:01 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBDr. Kathy Dollard is the Director for Behavioural Health at MidMichigan Health System. In her role, she sets behavioral health strategies and has developed new programs such as integrated behavioral health in primary care settings, and behavioral health emergency services. Kathy has a background in community mental health and is certified in advanced alcohol and drug counseling and clinical trauma and she's also earned a certificate in Applied Positive Psychology. In this episode, Kathy Do...
Can Curiosity Help You Be A Better Leader?
August 16, 2021 23:59 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBJohn Searles is the Midland County ESA Superintendent and has spent over 30 years in public education in Michigan. In addition to that, John has a strong focus on mental health, people with disabilities and equity, and opportunity and employment. And he is now a champion for wellbeing in positive psychology. In this episode, John Searles, Superintendent at the Midland County ESA, shares with us how his curiosity helped him be a better leader and improve the feedback, social connection and ...
Can Taking 10 Minutes Improve Your Community’s Wellbeing?
August 16, 2021 23:57 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBJoslyn Chulski is a self-described realistic optimist who loves to learn. Her day job is in a corporate legal department where she is a program manager responsible for strategy and implementation of learning and development, knowledge management, change management, and inclusion, diversity & equity programs. She recently graduated with a Masters in Organizational Leadership and is fascinated with human behavior in the workplace. She lives in Midland, MI with her husband Joshua and three furb...
Can You Inspire Positive Change In Your Community?
August 16, 2021 23:55 - 7 minutes - 9.79 MBWelcome to Making Positive Psychology Work For Communities, a special edition podcast series brought to you by The Wellbeing Lab that highlights a community wellbeing case study in Midland, Michigan, USA. Grab your free copy of the Surprising Stories eBook here > www.thewellbeinglab.com/communitypodcast