Latest Communitywellbeing Podcast Episodes

Can You Share Your Wellbeing With Others?

Making Positive Psychology Work For Communities - August 17, 2021 00:08 - 22 minutes
In 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] ...

How Can You Create a Ripple Effect of Change?

Making Positive Psychology Work For Communities - August 17, 2021 00:07 - 26 minutes
Maureen 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 Direc...

Can ‘Wise Circles’ Improve Wellbeing?

Making Positive Psychology Work For Communities - August 17, 2021 00:02 - 33 minutes
Kimberly 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, regi...

Can Fighting Loneliness Help Improve Our Health?

Making Positive Psychology Work For Communities - August 17, 2021 00:01 - 33 minutes
Dr. 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...

Can Curiosity Help You Be A Better Leader?

Making Positive Psychology Work For Communities - August 16, 2021 23:59 - 30 minutes
John 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 positiv...

Can Taking 10 Minutes Improve Your Community’s Wellbeing?

Making Positive Psychology Work For Communities - August 16, 2021 23:57 - 26 minutes
Joslyn 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 & equ...

Can You Inspire Positive Change In Your Community?

Making Positive Psychology Work For Communities - August 16, 2021 23:55 - 7 minutes
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. Grab your free copy of the Surprising Stories eBook here > www.thewellbeinglab.com/commu...