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.

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: www.edlogics.com

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

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.

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

In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Jennifer Fann (Senior Vice President, Atlanta Health Solutions Practice Leader at Aon) to talk about the importance of workforce health and well-being in business strategy.

Aon provides Health, Wealth, Human Capital and Risk consulting services with approximately 500 offices worldwide, serving 120 countries with 50,000 employees.

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

☑️ The workforce health and well-being landscape in business strategy over the last years.

☑️ Challenges of workforce health and well-being initiatives in organizations due to multigenerational workforces.

☑️ Engaging the workforce in health and well-being initiatives and the role of culture and leadership.

☑️ Key components of health literacy and its role in promoting prevention, risk reduction, and treatment.

☑️ Leveraging technology to personalize health education and improve health literacy for individuals with diverse health needs and conditions.

☑️ The importance of health literacy and its role in reducing healthcare costs and improving overall health outcomes for the workforce.

☑️ The impact of low health literacy on healthcare utilization and costs, and how organizations can address this issue.

☑️ Creating a psychologically safe environment to encourage employees to seek help and support in managing their health.

☑️ The role of personalization, simplicity, and personalized health education in improving health literacy and empowering individuals to take charge of their well-being.

☑️ And much more.

About The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast from EdLogics - Health Literacy Platform.

Improving health literacy — the ability to understand and act on health information — is key to improving health outcomes and lowering costs.

Together with business and community leaders, we'll explore effective, behavior-changing solutions that can improve health literacy — and drive engagement in corporate and public health and wellness programs.

☑️ 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:
Aon: www.aon.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fann-tucker

In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner shares an interview that Tom Chamberlain (CEO of EdLogics) recently did on an HR industry podcast.

In the interview, Tom talked about how EdLogics helps employers and HR teams and covered topics such as:

☑️ How to boost employee engagement for health benefits.

☑️ How EdLogics makes health education fun, engaging, and rewarding.

☑️ Boosting engagement and utilization rates of healthcare and wellness programs with EdLogics.

☑️ The ease of implementation for clients using the platform.

☑️ EdLogics provides personalized content based on age, gender, and subject matter interests.

☑️ How data can be gathered in a compliant and secure environment.

☑️ And much more.

It was an excellent explanation of how the EdLogics platform helps employers and HR teams.

Thanks to Ben Geoghegan, host of the A Better HR Business podcast for having Tom on the show.

About The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast from EdLogics - Health Literacy Platform.

Improving health literacy — the ability to understand and act on health information — is key to improving health outcomes and lowering costs.

Together with business and community leaders, we'll explore effective, behavior-changing solutions that can improve health literacy — and drive engagement in corporate and public health and wellness programs.

☑️ 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 main EdLogics website.

In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Reed Davis, a Double Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), and a popular expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine.

Reed is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 4000 graduates in 50 countries.

With an illustrious tenure as Health Director at a premier Wellness Center in Southern California spanning over a decade, Reed has personally attended to more than 10,000 clients, solidifying his reputation as one of the most experienced practitioners in the field. Additionally, Reed lends his expertise as an advisor to the Board of American Natural Wellness Coaches and the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches.

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) is home to a committed team of pioneers, educators, and wellness advocates who come together with a shared mission: to educate and inspire individuals to attain optimal health through natural means.

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

☑️ Challenges people face when seeking effective healthcare solutions.

☑️ The importance of empowering patients to take control of their health.

☑️ Core components of Reed's health building program.

☑️ Why is scientific literacy important in the field of functional diagnostic nutrition?

☑️ The challenges of maintaining scientific rigor in an era of abundant, often conflicting health information.

☑️ Principles and practices that can be applied to promote better workplace health literacy and wellness programs.

☑️ And much more.

For show notes and resources, visit EdLogics Podcast.

About The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast from EdLogics - Health Literacy Platform.

Improving health literacy — the ability to understand and act on health information — is key to improving health outcomes and lowering costs.

Together with business and community leaders, we'll explore effective, behavior-changing solutions that can improve health literacy — and drive engagement in corporate and public health and wellness programs.

☑️ 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. http://EdLogics.com . http://EdLogics.com

Links:

FDN website - www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com

Reed Davis - www.linkedin.com/in/reeddavis

In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Nico Pronk, President and Institutional Official of HealthPartners Institute and Chief Science Officer at HealthPartners to talk about the impact of cultural change, health literacy, and building trust in the workplace.

The HealthPartners organization is a health plan and a health system comprised of several hospitals and clinics in the Twin Cities area.

Dr. Pronk is a prominent figure in public health research, with a focus on bridging evidence-based practices with real-world applications to enhance population health and well-being.

As a Senior Research Investigator at the HealthPartners Institute and an Affiliate Full Professor at the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, he is dedicated to developing and implementing programs, policies, and systems that demonstrably improve public health outcomes. Dr. Pronk's expertise extends across various settings, including workplaces, healthcare systems, and communities, where he pioneers innovative models to address health challenges at research, practice, and policy levels.

Recognized for his leadership and expertise, Dr. Pronk has held influential positions such as co-chair of the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for Healthy People 2030. He also serves on the Food and Nutrition Board, chairs the Roundtable on Obesity Solutions at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and contributes to several other boards and organizations dedicated to advancing health research and policy.

Dr. Pronk's contributions are both scholarly and practical, as evidenced by his extensive publications and international speaking engagements on population health and well-being. He earned his doctorate in exercise physiology from Texas A&M University and completed post-doctoral studies in behavioral medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, solidifying his interdisciplinary approach to tackling public health challenges.

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

☑️ Addressing cultural change and health literacy in the workplace.

☑️ Successful initiatives implemented by organizations to promote anti-racism within work teams.

☑️ Main challenges in integrating new staff and maintaining collegialism in the changing workforce landscape.

☑️ How employers can encourage greater participation in health and well-being initiatives among their workforce.

☑️ Societal forces influencing the health and well-being of individuals in the workplace.

☑️ Integrating health literacy into overall well-being strategies for the workforce.

☑️ And much more.

For show notes and resources, visit EdLogics Podcast.

About The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast

Improving health literacy — the ability to understand and act on health information — is key to improving health outcomes and lowering costs.

Together with business and community leaders, we'll explore effective, behavior-changing solutions that can improve health literacy — and drive engagement in corporate and public health and wellness programs.

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:

HealthPartners Institute - www.healthpartners.com

Dr. Nico Pronk - linkedin.com/in/nico-pronk-b2450768

In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Sanya Rajpal, the CEO and Co-Founder of AdagioVR, a scientifically based, self-led, and scalable solution for well-being delivered through virtual reality, to talk about the potential impact of virtual reality on mental health, behavioral change, and trauma-focused approaches.

Sanya Rajpal is a lawyer holding a Master's in Education and International Development from UCL and an MBA from the University of Oxford.

AdagioVR provides mental well-being products that use Virtual Reality as a platform to deliver video programs based on techniques of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for at-home management of a variety of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, and mild trauma.

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

☑️ A unique approach to interventions in mental health and well-being using virtual reality (VR) technology.

☑️ Barriers to widespread adoption of VR in the healthcare space.

☑️ Making VR interventions more accessible to communities with limited resources.

☑️ The importance of offering tangible, meaningful mental health and well-being interventions.

☑️ Using VR technology to educate and engage individuals in understanding their own health journey, including mental, behavioral, and physical aspects.

☑️ And much more.

About the Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast from EdLogics

Improving health literacy — the ability to understand and act on health information — is key to improving health outcomes and lowering costs.

Together with business and community leaders, we'll explore effective, behavior-changing solutions that can improve health literacy — and drive engagement in corporate and public health and wellness programs.

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 main EdLogics website: www.edlogics.com.

Links:

Sanya Rajpal’s LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/sanya-rajpal-90298512a

Adagio VR: www.adagiovr.com