Wellness Evolved
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAt Evolution Hospitality we care about our people and are committed to helping them to develop as a whole person. We think that when you feel good about yourself, you are in a great position to demonstrate our values and guiding principles. The Wellness Evolved podcast is Evo's journey into our workplace wellness and mindfulness programs, answering your health questions, and featuring Evo's top leaders who embrace our culture. Join our Chief Wellness Officer and host, Dr. Romie, who brings her unique blend of expertise in neurology, integrative medicine and mindfulness together to guide the wellness initiatives so that we can all be the best version of ourselves. By living the Evo brand, we believe, 'it's not how we work, it's how we live."
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Episodes
Coronavirus COVID-19: Rise Above the Panic: Surviving the Pandemic of Fear
March 13, 2020 20:21 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn a matter of weeks, our personal and business lives transformed due to global pandemic COVID-19 novel coronavirus. Evolution Hospitality's Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Romie, discusses how to rise above the panic. In a pandemic, the fear is often as or more dangerous than the disease itself. In this episode you will hear: 1) What is COVID-19 novel coronavirus and how is it different than the flu? 2) How can we boost our immune system naturally, including the importance of sleep and nu...
10 MINUTE TIME-OUT: STRESS RELIEF FOR YOUR BRAIN & YOUR TEAM
February 27, 2020 14:43 - 13 minutes - 13.3 MBTake a moment to pause and ask yourself, how do you feel after hearing our leaders speak at the Town Hall meeting or reading emails? Change in any organization can create fear, even in times of success and growth. Evolution Hospitality's Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Romie, discusses how to take ten minutes to destress your mind and destress your team. After a period of intense focus, or when you’re feeling stuck, taking just a few minutes away from your desk and looking up from your s...
Manage Your Energy Before Leading Your Team: Interview with Campus Manager Michael Murray
February 19, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 13.4 MBWhat happens if you are not mindful of your energy as a leader? Whether your energy is positive or stuck in discomfort, your team will pick up on your mood and mirror your attitude. Evolution Hospitality's Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Romie, hosts this episode of "Wellness Evolved" as we discuss managing through change at our properties. Campus & General Manager Michael Murray oversees operations at three hotels and over 200 team members on the Redondo Beach Campus. Michael shares how min...
Shift Happens: Managing Fear Through Change
February 14, 2020 15:01 - 14 minutes - 14 MBIn the workplace, change is inevitable and also considered a four-letter word. The human mind seeks comfort in daily routines and rituals. When our environment changes, our brain shifts into a high-stress mode and then feeds into fear. In this episode, Chief Wellness Officer and host, Dr. Romie, breaks down the neuropsychology of why the brain's initial response to change is fear. When fear sets in, the instinctual response is to question, "Am I safe?" and "Am I cared for?" As our c...
Bring Your Evo Swagger: Leading Through Change with COO Will Loughran
February 14, 2020 14:56 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBAs season two of Evolution Hospitality's podcast is launched, organizational restructuring, rapid growth, and personnel change have created the perfect storm. Evo's Chief Wellness Officer & host, Dr. Romie Mushtaq interviews Chief Operating Officer, Will Loughran to discuss how to lead and manage stress during times of change. In this episode, we cover: Evo is a company built on a culture of practicing servant leadership, and the priority is making sure everyone reaches their full potent...
HOW TO ADOPT AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
November 20, 2019 19:09 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MBOne of the most guiding principles of Evolution Hospitality is to work with gratitude and humility. Listen to John Murphy's perspective on gratitude. "I think there's a relationship between joy and gratitude." He speaks of being humble and grateful as being the keys to the kingdom. As we come back to the holiday season, we have busy days and busy minds. Remember, gratitude rewires our brain for true happiness and joy. We will dive into how the brain processes and transforms with gratitude....
STRESS, SLEEP & MINDFULNESS WITH VP OF OPERATIONS MARK VAN COONEY
November 06, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBAs a vice president of operations, Mark Van Cooney, talks about how stress can interrupt sleep, and how mindfulness helped him welcome peaceful sleep. Mark also introduced The Power of Pause to his children to help them not only sleep calmly but also shine in surfing competitions. Mark breaks down how introducing our Evo culture and mindfulness program to our new leadership teams in hotels helps us learn that "none of us is as good as all of us." His leadership advice to new Evolutionari...
Interview with Adam Lund of Evolution Hospitality: Campus Manager for the Bayside Campus in San Diego
October 22, 2019 20:49 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBAs Campus Manager for Evolution Hospitality, Adam has worked from the ground up on our guiding principles and has been an essential figure in growing our corporate mindfulness programs, The Power of Pause. Adam started working for Evolution Hospitality 19 years ago. He was recruited in March of 2000 by John Murphy, who joined Tarsadia Hotels at Regency Plaza. With rebranding and renovation, they changed to DoubleTree Hotels. In 2011, the business became a part of Evolution Hospitality. Sin...
A LIFE CHANGING BOTTLE OF EXCELLENCE WITH GM JUSTIN HART
October 10, 2019 13:18 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MBAward-winning General Manager, Justin Hart, overcomes his fear of public speaking to champion the Power of Pause at Evo corporate headquarters and join Dr. Romie on the Wellness Evolved Podcast. Justin explains what happened when his team steered away from the habit of practicing mindfulness in the workplace. The hotel's leadership team started to feel disconnected and chaotic, and Justin talked about how to "make it better than it was before." You'll hear how the entire team at Domain ...
The Power of Connecting Wellness into Meetings with Ashly Balding & Catherine Chaulet
October 02, 2019 20:21 - 38 minutes - 36.2 MBWellness is not just important in the workplace, but also now a required element in decision making for planning meetings. In this week's episode, Dr. Romie interviews two dynamic global female leaders in the hospitality and meetings industry. Ashly Balding is the Chief Strategy Officer for Associated Luxury Hotels International. Catherine Chaulet is the president and CEO of Global DMC Partners. Ashly and Catherine break down their personal wellness routines as mothers and executives. You...
HEALING STRESS THROUGH NUTRITION WITH JEF LAWRENCE
August 14, 2019 21:15 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBImagine your health failing you during a busy deadline at work. How do you pause to reestablish a nutrition plan and your health without missing a beat at work? In this week's episode, award-winning General Manager, Jeff Lawrence shares how job stress negatively impacted his physical health. After a wake-up call in the emergency room, he realized he needed to change his soda and sugar-fueled diet. Learn the simple changes in mindset and nutrition that helped him to heal stress ulcers, l...
One Magic Pill: Vitamin D to Optimize Mood, Weight, & Wellness
August 08, 2019 04:57 - 15 minutes - 15 MBIn creating wellness, a core element to maintain wellness is our levels of Vitamin D. In this episode, Dr. Romie discusses the one lab value you should request from your doctor today. By optimizing vitamin D levels, you can optimize your hormones, immune system, gut health, and brain function. You will learn foods that contain Vitamin D3, why people living in sunshine states still have low Vitamin D, and how to choose the right supplements.
ONE-STEP TO NOURISH YOUR BODY: FOOD SENSITIVITY TESTING
July 17, 2019 16:44 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThere is no one diet plan that will work for everyone, so how do we create a nutrition plan for an entire company? Dr. Romie, Evolution Hospitality's Chief Wellness Officer, introduces the science behind food sensitivity testing. Learn the difference between a food allergy and food sensitivity, the symptoms you may be experiencing due to food sensitivities, and how to test for this problem. Evo's custom wellness program, "Nourish", is also introduced. Nourish is a day program created to rest...
Crushing Cancer & Pausing for Family with SVP Scott Roby
July 02, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 24.3 MBAs a busy senior hospitality executive, father to young children, and newly engaged- the last thing Scott Roby expected was that vague abdominal pain would turn out to be Stage 4 cancer. On this week's episode of Evolution Hospitality's Wellness Evolved podcast, Senior Vice President of Operations, Scott Roby, shares his powerful journey on crushing cancer. Today by focusing on nutrition, mindset, and love of his family he has reached his important 5-year survival mark with a poignant c...
Nourish: Workplace Wellness & Nutrition at Evolution Hospitality
June 19, 2019 15:06 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBEvolution Hospitality has built their people-driven culture on a foundation of wellness to help Evolutionaries be the best versions of themselves. In the start of Season 2 of the Wellness Evolved Podcast, Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Romie introduces the focus of wellness initiatives at Evolution Hospitality. "Nourish" is one of Evo's components in the Wellness Triangle, but what does it mean to nourish your mind, body, and spirit? Beyond fad diets or giving up the foods you enjoy, we dis...
Pause for Fashion, Evo Culture & Leadership with VP Gary Spencer
June 12, 2019 15:31 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBVice President of Sales at Evolution Hospitality, Gary Spencer, answers one of the most commonly asked questions from Evolutionaries, "help, I'm going to corporate, what do I wear?" As one of Evo's founders, Gary breaks down how fashion is a mode of self-expression, and the style at Evo is really to show up as your authentic self. Learn about how "The Power of Pause," Evo's corporate mindfulness program has been adopted within the sales division. Gary also discusses how Evo's guiding prin...
Meditation - Take a Team Pause
June 11, 2019 15:59 - 4 minutes - 4.88 MBUse this guided meditation recorded by Dr. Romie before a team meeting, stand-up or huddle. Take three minutes to pause with this controlled breathing exercise to help quiet the busy brain, connect to calm, and feel focused. The Power of Pause is Evolution Hospitality's corporate mindful movement, and the program based in neuroscience, organizational psychology, and mindfulness.
Meditation - Guided Meditation 10 Minutes Before Sleep
June 11, 2019 15:56 - 11 minutes - 13 MBIn order to improve sleep, reduce stress, and feel energized, we promote digital detox before bedtime at Evolution Hospitality. Thirty to sixty minutes before bedtime shut down your digital devices, get yourself organized for bedtime, and use this 10-minute meditation to help clear your mind and welcome sleep. This recorded guided meditation by Dr. Romie is based in mindfulness techniques and can be used anytime during the day when you need to find your center and connect to calm. The Power ...
Meditation - Take A 3 Minute Personal Pause
June 11, 2019 15:25 - 4 minutes - 5.13 MBAre you feeling a bit overwhelmed or having difficulty focusing during your workday? Use this guided meditation recorded by Dr. Romie before you send an email, enter a meeting, or make a telephone call. Take three minutes to pause with this controlled breathing exercise to help quiet the busy brain, connect to calm, and feel focused. The Power of Pause is Evolution Hospitality's corporate mindful movement, and the program based in neuroscience, organizational psychology, and mindfulness.
Meditation- Find Your Focus
June 05, 2019 20:03 - 4 minutes - 11.3 MBWhen you feel like your schedule is controlling your day, your mind has lost focus. Join Dr. Romie in this brief guided meditation for a brief pause for to refocus your mind. By using this mindfulness-based exercise, we learn how to anchor our minds in present-centered awareness. Once we anchor in focus, we then feel back in control of our minds and our day. This recording is a bonus meditation created for Evolution Hospitality as a part of our Power of Pause corporate mindfulness progr...
Meditation- Body Scan
June 05, 2019 20:02 - 10 minutes - 24.8 MBMindfulness is a state of present-centered awareness. Challenges to feeling centered and focused arise from constant external stimulation and stress in our lives. The body scan meditation helps us to distance our thoughts from our busy worlds and re-center ourselves. With this special breathing technique, we scan different areas of our bodies and release tension from our muscles. Take 3-4 minutes and join Dr. Romie's guided body scan anytime during the day when you feel out or control o...
Meditation- Releasing Negative Energy
June 05, 2019 20:00 - 6 minutes - 14.6 MBWe are responsible for the energy we bring in the room. We cannot control negative situations in our lives, but we can learn to control how we respond with our thoughts, words, and actions. In this brief guided meditation, Dr. Romie leads you through the process of facing and processing negative emotions. By using this breath and movement technique, we release stress from our minds, bodies and our schedules. By releasing negative energy, we become responsible for shifting our energy to a ...
Meditation- Pause for Gratitude
June 05, 2019 19:59 - 5 minutes - 13.5 MBAt Evolution Hospitality, one of our guiding principles is to do everything with gratitude and humility. An attitude of gratitude shifts our minds, moods, and perspective. How can we pause and shift our mindset to one of gratitude? Join Dr. Romie in this brief guided meditation to take a journey to a moment of gratitude and learn how to carry this feeling throughout your day. This recording is a bonus meditation created for Evolution Hospitality as a part of our Power of Pause corporate...
Meditation- The Loving Kindness Mindfulness Meditation
June 05, 2019 19:57 - 6 minutes - 15.9 MBThe Loving-Kindness Meditation (also known as Meta Bhavana) is recited to help foster compassion. It helps to foster kindness and compassion towards ourselves and others. In this guided meditation, Dr. Romie leads you through the practice of reciting the loving-kindness meditation for oneself, towards loved ones, and the entire team. Psychology studies have shown that when one recites the loving-kindness meditation, it helps to decrease negative and self-limiting beliefs. Recite the lovin...
Navigating Crucial Conversations Using Workplace Mindfulness, with Bulmaro Farias
May 16, 2019 00:54 - 28 minutes - 17 MBThere is a critical moment in every high-stakes conversation, that we must pause, self reflect, and take control before we become emotionally hijacked, the "wig snatch" moment. The Power of Pause is Evolution Hospitality's corporate mindfulness program designed to help foster self-awareness, wellness, & communication skills. Evo's Corporate Director of Talent, Bulmaro Farias joins Evo's Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Romie, for an honest conversation about creating and growing a corporate mi...
Science Explains How Meditation Impacts Brain Health & Function
May 01, 2019 07:00 - 15 minutes - 9.54 MBHow does meditation actually change the function, structure, and health of our brains? Whether you are a skeptic or believer in mindfulness, this episode walks you through how meditation improves brain and mental function. Evolution Hospitality's Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Romie, takes you through the latest research studies on the impact of meditation in brain diseases such as depression and memory decline. Meditation also improves how your mind processes information, analytical skills, cr...
Let's Pause, Breathe, and Review: How to Start & Grow Evo's Mindfulness Program
April 24, 2019 17:36 - 19 minutes - 11.9 MBHave you had your pause today? Today, we are going to hit the pause button and rewind. This is the first season called the power of pause. Whether you are part of Evo or you're listening from outside of the company, the power of pause is Evolution Hospitality’s mindfulness program. I am Dr. Romie, Evo's Chief Wellness Officer. When I stepped into this role last year, we decided to start our workplace wellness journey with mindfulness. And that's known as the power of pause. This rewind epi...
How to Grow the Power of Pause With Michael Kapoulis
April 17, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 15.2 MBRejuvenating our mindfulness power of pause program is a current goal. I am so proud of our mindfulness team of 57 Evo guides. These are people who have dedicated a full day of training on the power of pause and who are going through monthly classes on how to be mindfulness advocates and practice stress reduction. This episode is a quick recap on what the power of pause is and the benefits on a team level. Then I have an interview with Michael Kapoulis the 2018 general manager of the year ...
EMBRACE MINDFULNESS AT WORK: HOW TO START & IMPLEMENT THE POWER OF PAUSE
April 10, 2019 13:50 - 20 minutes - 12 MBAre you ready to embrace Evolution Hospitality's mindfulness program, "The Power of Pause?" In this episode, Evo's Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Romie, helps you fast forward on implementing Evo's mindful program, "The Power of Pause." How do you involve your team members and family in the Team Pause ritual? This episode covers the basics of our mindfulness-based program, how you can get to start with your entire team or family, and what to do when colleagues express objections. How can...
Pause the Pressure: Mindfulness to Avoid Conflict & Improve Team Communication
April 03, 2019 17:32 - 20 minutes - 12.2 MBConflict in the workplace amongst team members rarely has to do with the day to day operations, but rather a breakdown in one of three areas- empathy, compassion, and communication. A conversation mismatch occurs when one person speaks processes through the lens of a data-driven mindset, and the other from an emotional mindset. In this episode, Evo’s Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Romie, talks about how the Power of Pause can bring teams together through mindful communication. Take a moment to ...
How To Start A Home Mindfulness & Meditation Practice
March 27, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 12.1 MBWhat are the secrets of starting and sticking to a personal meditation practice? Is there a right way to meditate? And, does it count if we are using a smartphone app to meditate? Evo's Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Romie, breaks down all of your answers on how to start a personal meditation and mindfulness practice. You will not be asked to "empty your brain of all thoughts." Instead, let's discuss the "RPM" method to schedule meditation, correct breathing and posture techniques, and why m...
Bonus Episode: Home 10 Minute Guided Meditation: Power of Pause
March 12, 2019 18:47 - 11 minutes - 6.97 MBIn order to improve sleep, reduce stress, and feel energized, we promote digital detox before bedtime at Evolution Hospitality. Thirty to sixty minutes before bedtime shut down your digital devices, get yourself organized for bedtime, and use this 10-minute meditation to help clear your mind and welcome sleep. This recorded guided meditation by Dr. Romie is based in mindfulness techniques and can be used anytime during the day when you need to find your center and connect to calm. The Power ...
Bonus Episode: Personal Pause 3 Minute Guided Meditation: Power of Pause
March 12, 2019 18:39 - 4 minutes - 2.93 MBAre you feeling a bit overwhelmed or having difficulty focusing during your workday? Use this guided meditation recorded by Dr. Romie before you send an email, enter a meeting, or make a telephone call. Take three minutes to pause with this controlled breathing exercise to help quiet the busy brain, connect to calm, and feel focused. The Power of Pause is Evolution Hospitality's corporate mindful movement, and the program based in neuroscience, organizational psychology, and mindfulness.
Bonus Episode: Team Pause 3 Minute Guided Meditation: Power of Pause
March 12, 2019 18:33 - 4 minutes - 3.04 MBUse this guided meditation recorded by Dr. Romie before a team meeting, stand-up or huddle. Take three minutes to pause with this controlled breathing exercise to help quiet the busy brain, connect to calm, and feel focused. The Power of Pause is Evolution Hospitality's corporate mindful movement, and the program based in neuroscience, organizational psychology, and mindfulness.
Emotions Are Contagious in the Workplace: How to Use Mindfulness to Lead with a Calm Consciousness
March 12, 2019 18:04 - 17 minutes - 10.3 MBEmotions and behaviors are contagious like the flu virus- especially the workplace. The behavioral contagion effect is a well-documented effect in brain science that refers to the propensity for certain behavior exhibited by one person to be copied by others. This is also true of the workplace, the perceived leader's actions and emotions are felt by the entire team. Are you really the perceived leader in the room? Brain science shows that just because you have the title or seniority, it does...
Emotions Are Contagious in the Workplace: How to Use Mindfulness to Lead with a Calm Consciousness
March 12, 2019 18:04 - 17 minutes - 10.3 MBEmotions and behaviors are contagious like the flu virus- especially the workplace. The behavioral contagion effect is a well-documented effect in brain science that refers to the propensity for certain behavior exhibited by one person to be copied by others. This is also true of the workplace, the perceived leader's actions and emotions are felt by the entire team. Are you really the perceived leader in the room? Brain science shows that just because you have the title or seniority, it does...
What is & Who is your Chief Wellness Officer? Dr. Romie Pauses to Share Her Story, Vision & Mission as Evo’s CWO
March 12, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes - 16.5 MBWhat is a Chief Wellness Officer, and why did Evolution Hospitality decide to create this role? In this episode, the interview hot seat is turned on Dr. Romie Mushtaq, Evolution Hospitality’s CWO- as she candidly shares her personal story and vision as Evo’s very first Chief Wellness Officer. You’ll learn why wellness was a priority for Evo's culture promoting the whole person. Dr. Romie's mission in promoting brain & mental wellbeing in the workplace is in alignment with Evo's dedication to...
Corporate Mindfulness Program in Hospitality: What is The Power of Pause?
March 12, 2019 17:41 - 13 minutes - 8.44 MBCorporate mindfulness and meditation programs are gaining popularity in the United States, but do they really work? In this episode, Evolution Hospitality’s Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Romie, reviews corporate mindfulness programs in the US that were successfully implemented with results. We also discuss Evo’s custom mindful program called “The Power of Pause, that is based in neuroscience and organizational psychology, a first in industry program in hospitality. The Power of Pause encourage...
Evo’s Foundation for Workplace Well-being: Understanding and Implementing The Wellness Triangle
March 12, 2019 15:40 - 17 minutes - 10.4 MBBefore implementing a successful company-wide wellness and mindfulness program, establishing a foundation or road map to employee well-being is crucial. At Evolution Hospitality (Evo), the company was founded with the idea that we believe in developing the whole person, and Evo's roadmap is the Wellness Triangle. In this episode, Chief Wellness Officer and host, Dr. Romie, explains the elements of Evo's Wellness Triangle. You'll also hear advice on where to start on mapping out your wellnes...
Why Workplace Wellness & Mindfulness is Important for Leaders & Culture: Interview with Evo's President John Murphy
March 12, 2019 15:31 - 23 minutes - 14.1 MBEvolution Hospitality (Evo) was founded in 2011 as a hospitality management company that hires for both highly skilled employees as well as a culture based on our values and guiding principles. Dr. Romie has a candid and down-to-Earth conversation with Evo's President and CEO John Murphy who discusses why so much attention was paid to building wellness and mindfulness into our culture. In this episode, you'll learn first hand what it means to be an Evolutionary, practicing servant leadersh...