In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Lauren Redfern, the Executive Director of Hormonally.org, a company dedicated to providing evidence-based information on women's hormonal health. The insightful discussion shed light on the challenges faced by women in managing hormonal health, the impact of hormone levels on various aspects of life, and the crucial role of workplace support.

Lauren Redfern's work at Hormonally involves developing guides and resources to bridge the gap between clinicians and patients. The focus is on providing trustworthy and evidence-based information for patients to gain a deeper understanding of their conditions. This emphasis on reliable information is essential in empowering women to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

Lauren was affiliated with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine while she was working on her PhD in Medical Anthropology. Her doctoral research examined the use of testosterone, investigating how social and biomedical factors interact to shape our perceptions and understandings of the body and its processes.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Lauren and Seth discuss:

☑️ Involving pharmacists, therapists, and teachers in providing holistic support.
☑️ Therapists' crucial role in addressing the impact on intimacy.
☑️ Emphasizing continuous education and professional collaboration.
☑️ Empowering women to share their personal health stories.
☑️ Understanding the intricate connection between hormones and mental health.
☑️ Workplace accommodations for women's health needs: Creating supportive and inclusive environments.
☑️ And much more.

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Links:

Hormonally: www.hormonally.org

Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-redfern-04052213b/

In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Philip Swayze, MS, CWPD, Vice President & East Region Practice Leader, Health & Performance at HUB International, to talk about workforce well-being initiatives that drive engagement and boost productivity.

In his role, Philip provides strategic well-being consulting support from Maine to Maryland. He collaborates with the HUB Employee Benefits Team and other consultants on client program design and implementation.

Philip is actively involved with the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO) and the Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts, contributing to various workgroups and committees. He holds a master’s degree in public relations from Golden Gate University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Vermont.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Philip and Seth discuss:

☑️ Integrating mental health into well-being strategies for holistic growth and prosperity across all aspects of life.

☑️ Establishing trust through effective and genuine communication to foster adoption of offered programs and benefits.

☑️ Matching incentives with behaviors for enhanced well-being, including lifestyle spending accounts to boost intrinsic motivation among employees.

☑️ Incorporating behavioral science and personalization to enhance engagement and outcomes in wellness and health literacy.

☑️ Using ZIP code level data, salary data, and persona analyses to make impactful recommendations for population health and well-being.

☑️ Positioning mental health as a critical aspect of total well-being and integrating it into chronic condition management and family services.

☑️ And much more.

From the discussion:

• The Wellness Effect: Energize Your Workforce with Wellbeing Initiatives That Drive Engagement and Boost Productivity - https://www.hubinternational.com/blog/2024/06/wellness-program-and-initiatives-webinar/.
• HERO Mental Health Work committee publications - https://hero-health.org/resources/committee-publications/
• HERO Scorecard https://hero-health.org/hero-scorecard/

Links:

• HUB International: www.hubinternational.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/philip-swayze-ms-cwpd-6b16972
• HERO Scorecard: www.hero-health.org/hero-scorecard
• HERO Website: www.hero-health.org

Learn About EdLogics

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In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Renya Spak, Chief Growth Officer at Well, to talk about the importance of workforce health literacy, engagement, and the potential of artificial intelligence in personalizing health solutions.

Renya Spak is a highly skilled professional with two decades of expertise in employer-sponsored healthcare. As a growth leader at a late-stage digital health startup, Renya has focused on leveraging consumer-grade techniques to engage members in their health, recognizing that employer-driven healthcare innovation depends on such strategies. Renya is passionate about continuing this work by integrating the latest advances in consumer science and behavioral economics into the healthcare market through the Well platform.

Renya holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

Well is the first engagement platform to deliver a personalized, daily whole health partner at scale. It offers tech-enabled concierge health services for all, providing a convenient and friendly partner suited to modern life. Recognizing that everyone’s health journey is different, Well adapts to each individual's context, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Renya and Seth discuss:

☑️ Well's approach to addressing health equity and disparities includes community engagement, tailored interventions, and leveraging technology, leading to successful engagement and utilization, especially among traditionally underserved populations.

☑️ Insights gathered through Well's platform reveal unique patterns in patient behavior and preferences not found in traditional claims reports or vendor reports, driving actionable interventions.

☑️ Traditional incentive systems have limitations, necessitating a more dynamic and personalized approach to drive relevant behavioral change.

☑️ Incorporating context, social determinants, and social needs into the incentivization model is important, as personalized rewards and group challenges can impact behavioral change.

☑️ And much more.

Learn About EdLogics

Want to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives?

Visit the EdLogics website.

Links:

Well: www.well.co and Well demo.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/renyaspak