Episode 197: Unwinding from Work

Episode 197: Unwinding from Work

November 21, 2025 · 20 min

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Dr. Mark French discusses the importance of the home-to-work transition and the need for unwinding after a workday to maintain wellbeing.

In this episode of the Leading & Learning Through Safety Podcast, Dr. Mark French explores the psychological importance of the home-to-work transition (HWT) — the intentional process of mentally and physically unwinding after a workday. Drawing from a recent article in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, Mark examines how continuous activation of stress systems throughout the workday requires a deliberate unwinding process to maintain long-term wellbeing. Mark reflects on his...

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