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Patient Aggression in Healthcare: Effects on Stress, Burnout, and Turnover
Jun 15, 2026
20m 20s
Workplace Grief: Reproductive Loss and the Problem with Silence
Jun 1, 2026
25m 09s
Work Stress Makes Couples Eat Their Feelings
May 18, 2026
15m 06s
ANNOUNCEMENT: Graduate Student Research Contest
May 15, 2026
1m 18s
Identity Signaling at Work: To Stand Out or Blend In?
May 4, 2026
18m 44s
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| 6/15/26 | ![]() Patient Aggression in Healthcare: Effects on Stress, Burnout, and Turnover | In Episode 121, we turn our focus to a critical issue in healthcare: patient aggression and its impact on worker well‑being.We’re joined by Dr. Lisa Kath, Associate Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, to discuss new research on how healthcare workers are affected not just by direct exposure to aggressive patient behavior, but also by witnessing and hearing about it.Drawing on data from pediatric healthcare settings, this conversation highlights how repeated exposure to patient aggression shapes stress, burnout, and turnover—and why the effects extend beyond the individual directly involved.We discuss:* Why frequency of exposure, not just extreme incidents, drives psychological harm * The surprising impact of witnessing or hearing about aggression, and how it increases stress and turnover intentions * Why nurses face higher risk due to constant bedside exposure * How workplace context (e.g., ER and behavioral health units) shapes exposure levels* What these experiences signal about organizational support and safety culture* Practical solutions, including peer support programs and post‑incident recovery strategiesYou can find Dr. Kath here: https://psychology.sdsu.edu/people/lisa-kath/You can read the paper here: https://www.pediatricnursing.org/article/S0882-5963(26)00173-9/fulltext This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com | 20m 20s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | ![]() Workplace Grief: Reproductive Loss and the Problem with Silence | In Episode 120, we explore a topic that is incredibly common, but rarely talked about at work: reproductive loss.We’re joined by Dr. Katrina Brownell, Assistant Professor of Management at Virginia Tech, who uses an autoethnographic approach to examine her own experiences with pregnancy loss and what happens when organizations lack the language, policies, and support to acknowledge it.Reproductive loss—including miscarriage, stillbirth, and other forms of pregnancy loss—affects a significant number of people. Yet in many workplaces, silence is the default response. We talk about how silence at work doesn’t mean nothing is happening. It often means employees are carrying more than we can see.This episode challenges organizations to rethink how they approach grief, privacy, and support, and whether current workplace norms are truly serving employees in their most difficult moments.You can find Dr. Brownell here: https://management.pamplin.vt.edu/faculty/directory/brownell-katrina.htmlYou can find her paper here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/gwao.70158 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com | 25m 09s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | ![]() Work Stress Makes Couples Eat Their Feelings | In episode 119 , we dig into a question many of us have experienced firsthand: Why does a stressful day at work make us (and our partners!) devour cookies, takeout, or comfort food.We’re joined by Dr. Wiston Rodriguez, Assistant Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, to explore new research on how workplace stressors, specifically illegitimate tasks, shape employees’ eating behaviors after work.Illegitimate tasks are assignments that fall outside your role or feel demeaning (like being asked to do work that “isn’t your job”). Dr. Rodriguez’s research shows these experiences don’t just impact your mood—they can trigger negative emotions that lead to unhealthy eating behaviors, and those effects don’t stop with you.We discuss:* What illegitimate tasks are and why they feel so stressful* How workplace stress drives emotional eating and poor food choices* The surprising finding that these eating behaviors spill over to partners and families* How broader systems—like income, access to food, and work conditions—shape health outcomes* Why workplace stress doesn’t just affect performance—it affects physical health and long‑term well‑being* Practical steps managers and organizations can take to reduce harm, from clear communication to supportive workplace cultureThis episode highlights how everyday workplace decisions—like how tasks are assigned—can ripple outward into employees’ homes, relationships, and health behaviors.You can find Dr. Rodriguez here (https://psychology.sdsu.edu/people/wiston-rodriguez/).You can find the paper here (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41542-025-00247-w). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com | 15m 06s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | ![]() ANNOUNCEMENT: Graduate Student Research Contest | We are excited to introduce the Healthy Work Graduate Student Research Contest. If you are currently a graduate student (Masters or PhD) engaged in research on the intersection of employment/work and health/wellbeing, please consider submitting your research for consideration for this contest.Winners will be invited onto the podcast to share their research, and will receive a certificate and small gift (a book).The research need not be published, nor does it need to be your thesis or dissertation. But, it does need to be primarily the work of the graduate student. If an advisor or other authors are included in the research, they must approve of your submission to this contest. Applications are due August 16, 2026. Decisions will be made in the following month with episodes to air by January 1, 2027.https://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cUPoJWM55Mfduom This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com | 1m 18s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | ![]() Identity Signaling at Work: To Stand Out or Blend In? | In episode 118, we’re joined by Dr. David Arena to explore how people decide whether, when, and how to reveal important parts of their identity at work, especially in environments that feel unwelcoming or hostile.Much of the research on workplace identity assumes disclosure is a simple yes‑or‑no choice. But Dr. Arena’s work shows that identity management is far more nuanced. Through two studies of lesbian, gay, and bisexual employees in the U.S. and U.K., this research highlights identity signaling: subtle, strategic behaviors people use to “test the waters” before deciding whether to stand out or blend in.We get a little personal and discuss:* What identity signaling looks like in everyday workplace interactions* How employees scan their environment for cues about safety and belonging* Why hostile work environments and everyday incivility push people to hide who they are* The emotional exhaustion that comes from blending in and suppressing identity* Why some employees respond to hostility by doing the opposite—standing out more defiantly* What coworkers, managers, and leaders can do to create climates where authenticity is truly optional, not riskyFind Dr. Arena here: https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?user=david.arenaThis is the paper we discussed: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/job.70073 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com | 18m 44s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | ![]() When Work Comes Home: Why Some Job Stress Helps or Hurts✨ | work stresswork-life balance+3 | — | Work & StressYouTube | — | work-related ruminationproblem-solving pondering+2 | — | 16m 39s | |
| 4/6/26 | ![]() Vicarious Trauma in the Workplace: Measuring Hidden Harm✨ | vicarious traumaworkplace hazard+3 | Dr Beth Stelson | Vicarious Occupational Trauma Exposure (VOTE) IndexWashington University | St. Louis | psychological stressphysiological stress+3 | — | 23m 09s | |
| 3/22/26 | ![]() Open Office Woes✨ | open office layoutsworkplace bullying+2 | — | Occupational Health Science | — | office setupsworkplace trends+2 | — | 11m 16s | |
| 3/9/26 | ![]() How Weekend Recovery Really Works✨ | psychological detachmentwork-life balance+1 | Dr Verena Haun | the University of Würzburgthe Journal of Occupational Health Psychology | — | weekend recoverywork disengagement+1 | — | 19m 22s | |
| 2/23/26 | ![]() Why Workers Don’t Report Sexual Harassment✨ | sexual harassmentworkplace wellbeing+1 | Dr Annabelle Neall | the Flinders Workplace Wellbeing Lab | Australia | occupational healthmental health+3 | — | 21m 03s | |
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| 2/9/26 | ![]() How Modern Careers Really Work✨ | careersjob mobility+3 | Dr Yehuda Baruch | Managing Career & Employability | Bulgaria | data-drivenfuture of work+1 | — | 23m 50s | |
| 1/19/26 | ![]() Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Leaders✨ | Cognitive Behavioral TherapyLeadership+4 | Dr Simon RegoDr Julian Barling | The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for LeadersCognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Leaders | — | organizational culturedecision-making+1 | — | 27m 29s | |
| 12/15/25 | ![]() Leading Inclusion with Dr. Gena Cox✨ | inclusionworkplace culture+2 | Dr Gena Cox | Leading InclusionIO+2 | — | RespectEquity+3 | — | 30m 06s | |
| 11/17/25 | ![]() How Current Policy Shapes Worker Well-Being and IO Psychology✨ | worker well-beingpublic policy+4 | Dr Shelly RauvolaDr Ian Katz | Industrial and Organizational Psychology special issueIndustrial and Organizational Psychology | the United States | policy changesmarginalized worker experiences+2 | — | 21m 31s | |
| 11/3/25 | ![]() Navigating ADHD at Work: How Job Crafting Boosts Engagement and Mental Health✨ | ADHDjob crafting+3 | Justin Weinhardt | — | — | work performancesymptom fluctuations+2 | — | 24m 16s | |
| 10/20/25 | ![]() Rethinking Workplace Safety Through Policy and Power | In episode 107 we unpack the global and domestic landscape of workplace safety regulation. Drawing from a recent paper by Maureen Dollard and Rachael Potter, we explore how psychosocial risks (e.g., job stress, job insecurity, and AI disruption) are increasingly recognized as legitimate safety concerns. The conversation dives into:* How Australia enforces psychosocial safety standards* Why OSHA’s limited scope and resources hinder worker protection in the U.S.* The role of unions and the NLRB in safeguarding employee well-being* How collective action and expanded definitions of safety can reshape the future of workThis episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in occupational health psychology, labor policy, and the evolving definition of workplace safety.Read the paper here (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41542-025-00236-z)Find OSHA’s proposed regulation rollbacks, and leave public comments on them, here (https://www.osha.gov/deregulatory-rulemaking). Reminder, public comments are due November 1, 2025. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com | 32m 36s | ||||||
| 10/6/25 | ![]() Disaster Inequality: How Class Identity Shapes Workplace Outcomes | In episode 106, we speak with Dr. Hana Johnson, Associate Professor at Washington State University, about her recent research on how disaster from pandemics to wildfires impact employees differently based on social class and identity. Learn how class salience intensifies feelings of devaluation, anxiety, and social withdrawal at work, and why organizations must rethink disaster response policies to support vulnerable workers. This episode explores the psychological toll of inequality, the role of identity in resilience, and what leaders can do to build more inclusive, disaster-ready workplaces.Find Dr. Johnson here: https://business.wsu.edu/directory/hana.johnson/Find the paper here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10869-025-10064-1 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com | 13m 02s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | ![]() Leading for Wellness: Real Talk with Workr Beeing | In this episode 105 we chat with Drs. Katina Sawyer and Patricia Grabarek, co-authors of Leading for Wellness, to unpack what it means to be a “generator” versus an “extinguisher” in leadership. We explore how person-centered planning, authentic leadership, and microcultures can foster thriving teams—even in toxic organizations. Learn how real-world interviews shaped their framework, and get actionable insights on how to “fire your work self,” respect boundaries, and lead with empathy. Whether you're a frontline manager or a C-suite exec, this episode offers a roadmap to healthier, more human workplaces.You can find Workr Beeing here: https://workrbeeing.com/about/, or on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workrbeeing/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com | 28m 35s | ||||||
| 9/8/25 | ![]() Supporting Employees with Chronic Health Conditions | In episode 104 we chat with Alyssa McGonagle, Associate Professor at UNC Charlotte and author of Chronic Health Conditions and Work: Proactive Strategies for Supporting Employees and Doing Well by Doing Good. We explore the intersection of chronic illness, disability, and employment. We cover key legal protections like the ADA, FMLA, and ACA, the challenges of disclosure and identity management, and the importance of inclusive organizational culture. Dr. McGonagle also introduces the vivid and relatable Spoon Theory and shares evidence-based interventions to make work better for everyone including people living with chronic health conditions. Whether you're an HR professional, manager, researcher, or someone living with a chronic condition, this episode offers actionable insights and compassionate strategies for creating healthier, more equitable workplaces.You can find Dr. McGonagle here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-mcgonagle/) and here (https://orgscience.charlotte.edu/directory/alyssa-mcgonagle/).You can order her book here (https://global.oup.com/academic/product/chronic-health-conditions-and-work-9780197660638?cc=us⟨=en&), using the code AUFLY30 for a discount. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com | 30m 31s | ||||||
| 8/25/25 | ![]() Small Money, Big Stress: Unpacking Financial Fluctuations at Work | In episode 103 we chat with Drs. Andrea Bazzoli and Ian Hughes to explore their recent publication in the Journal of Business and Psychology. The conversation dives deep into how financial stress fluctuates over time, why small monetary changes—not just big windfalls—can significantly impact employee well-being, and how the nonlinear nature of these relationships challenge traditional assumptions in workplace psychology.We discuss:* The surprising power of small financial fluctuations* Why lump-sum bonuses might not reduce stress as expected* How macroeconomic policies intersect with organizational behavior* Actionable strategies for managers to support financially stressed employeesWhether you're an I-O psychologist, HR leader, or just curious about the psychology of money at work, this episode offers data-driven insights and practical takeaways for improving employee well-being. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com | 25m 29s | ||||||
| 8/11/25 | ![]() Unions and Worker Well-Being: A Global Perspective on Occupational Health | In Episode 102 we chat with Drs. Denise Vesper and Michael Zickar about a recent special collaborative piece they published in Occupational Health Science. In this powerful episode we dive deep into the evolving role of labor unions in promoting worker health and safety across the globe. Topics include:* The psychological impact of strikes and union activity* How unions address health and safety risks in high-hazard industries* The resurgence of organized labor in the U.S. (Starbucks, UAW, Volkswagen)* The intersection of IO psychology and labor movements* Policy gaps and the role of unions in climate change and mental health advocacyWhether you're an IO psychologist, HR professional, union member, or just curious about the future of work, this episode offers rich insights into how organized labor is adapting to global challenges—and why researchers should pay attention.🎧 Subscribe, rate, and review to help more listeners discover Healthy Work!You can find the paper here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=Z38glpIAAAAJ&sortby=pubdate&citation_for_view=Z38glpIAAAAJ:iH-uZ7U-co4CYou can find Dr. Vesper here: https://www.uni-saarland.de/lehrstuhl/koenig/personen/denise-vesper-msc.htmlYou can find Dr. Zickar here: https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/psychology/people/mzickar.htmlKeywords: labor unions, occupational health, worker safety, IO psychology, strikes, union research, workplace well-being, global labor movements, climate change, mental health, industrial-organizational psychology, union advocacy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com | 17m 00s | ||||||
| 7/28/25 | ![]() Cycle of Silence: Managing Menstruation at Work | In Episode 101 we chat with Mikaila Ortynsky , a PhD candidate at the University of Ottawa, to unpack her groundbreaking research on menstruation in the workplace. We explore how menstrual cycles impact task performance, emotional regulation, and organizational citizenship behaviors, and why most workplaces are still failing to provide even the most basic support. We challenges the default male workplace model and calls for inclusive, evidence-based change.You can find her paper here: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-24197-002🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share to help us keep the conversation flowing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com | 17m 48s | ||||||
| 7/21/25 | ![]() 100th Episode! Looking back and forward | We made it to triple digits! In this celebratory episode, we reflect on how the field of occupational health psychology—and our own lives— have evolved over the past 100 episodes of Healthy Work—from burnout and sleep to leadership and labor policy. From burnout and bullying to policy and precarity, we’ve covered a lot. We talk about the shift from individual-level interventions (remember when mindfulness was 🔥?) to systemic, policy-driven change. We also look ahead to the next 100 episodes: AI, women’s health, gig work, and the future of workplace regulation.Plus, we celebrate with a Healthy Work trivia game—play along and see how well you know the pod.Thanks for being part of this journey. Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or just joined us, we’re so glad you’re part of the Healthy Work community.The Champagne Pop is from: OWI Popping Champagne.wav by TCduP66 -- https://freesound.org/s/655981/ -- License: Attribution 4.0The Noise Maker is from: Party noise maker _ soundstack.wav new yeears eve, party, horn, party favor by soundstack -- https://freesound.org/s/203246/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com | 19m 03s | ||||||
| 7/14/25 | ![]() Occupational Health Science Best Paper Award Winners | In a special Episode 99, we have a live-recorded interview with the Winners of the 2024-2025 Best Paper Award from Occupational Health Science. Drs. Leslie Hammer, Jennifer Dimoff, Cynthia D. Mohr, & Shalene J. Allen won for their paper “A Framework for Protecting and Promoting Employee Mental Health through Supervisor Supportive Behaviors.” We chat about strategies managers can use to prevent and respond to employee mental health issues.Read their paper here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41542-023-00171-xYou can find them here:Leslie Hammer: https://www.ohsu.edu/people/leslie-b-hammer-phdJennifer Dimoff: https://www.jenniferdimoff.com/Cynthia Mohr: https://www.pdx.edu/profile/cynthia-mohrShalene Allen: https://www.k-state.edu/psych/about/people/allen/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com | 12m 35s | ||||||
| 7/7/25 | ![]() Emotionally Charged Work | In episode 98, we are joined by Dr. Alicia Grandey, co-author of the new book Emotionally Charged: How to Lead in the New World of Work. Together, we explored the realities of emotions, emotional labor, burnout, and how leaders can cultivate emotional intelligence to thrive in today’s demanding workplace.Dr. Grandey shared the core principles from her book, including:* Why emotional labor is essential in most modern jobs* How emotions are valuable sources of information, not distractions* The hidden costs of emotional suppressionWe also got to peak behind the scenes to see what it was like writing such a powerful book with a close friend. Whether you're a leader, employee, or anyone navigating emotional demands at work, this episode offers research-based strategies for sustainable well-being and authentic leadership.You can buy Emotionally Charged here, and use the code “ASPROMP8” for 30% off!You can find Dr. Grandey here, her lab here, and Dina Denham-Smith here. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/emotionally-charged-9780197750155?cc=us⟨=en&https://psych.la.psu.edu/people/aag6/https://weld.la.psu.edu/https://www.dinadsmith.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com | 30m 47s | ||||||
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