Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast

• Dr. Ryan C. Warner: How to Cultivate Positive Interactions at Work | Doing Well #90

  Given that most of us spend half our lives at work, it is no surprise that positive workplace interactions are critical for both our well-being and productivity. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews psychologist Ryan C. Warner for tips on how to foster positive interactions at work without coming off as disingenuous. A globally recognized speaker, award-winning psychologist, accomplished scholar, and military veteran, Dr. Ryan C. Warner propels organizational performance to unparalleled heights with his commitment to amplifying inclusion and mental wellness in the workplace. Drawing on his extensive expertise on human behavior, Dr. Ryan C. Warner frequently speaks on topics related to responding to microaggressions in the workplace, fostering inclusive cultures, and bolstering psychological resilience. In this episode, Dr. Ryan C. Warner addresses the widespread misconception that being liked at work translates directly to social well-being, and sheds light on what it means to feel psychologically safe in a team. Additionally, Dr. Ryan C. Warner outlines the various types of interactions that arise at work, and elaborates on how each of them contribute to workplace well-being in their own unique ways. Together, Marie and Dr. Ryan C. Warner confess their guilty pleasures about workplace interactions, and explore useful habits for improving social well-being in the workplace for managers and employees alike. So, if you’re ready to transform your workday and build meaningful connections, tune in to this episode for a robust, evidence-based discussion on workplace interactions! Visit Dr. Ryan C. Warner’s work via the following platforms: RC Warner Consulting: https://www.rcwarnerconsulting.com/dr-ryan-c-warner PsychologyToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/ryan-c-warner-phd Connect with Dr. Ryan C. Warner via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryancwarner/ Produced by the Wellbeing Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://we.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Wellbeing Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellbeingsciencelabs  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellbeing.science.labs/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellbeing.science.labs/  LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/wellbeing-science-labs  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeScienceLabs  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellbeing.science.labs  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast/id1648515329  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63Gni7VN4Ca6IicSuttwQL Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7cd001d1-b7ba-4b22-a0f3-17c1a9c6e818/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-doing-well-the-wellbeing-s-102890038/ Podbean: https://wellbeingscienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402363 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/doing-well-the-wellbeing-scien-4914859

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• Dr. Ryan C. Warner: How to Cultivate Positive Interactions at Work | Doing Well #90

  Given that most of us spend half our lives at work, it is no surprise that positive workplace interactions are critical for both our well-being and productivity. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews psychologist Ryan C. Warner for tips on how to foster positive interactions at work without coming off as disingenuous. A globally recognized speaker, award-winning psychologist, accomplished scholar, and military veteran, Dr. Ryan C. Warner propels organizational performance to unparalleled heights with his commitment to amplifying inclusion and mental wellness in the workplace. Drawing on his extensive expertise on human behavior, Dr. Ryan C. Warner frequently speaks on topics related to responding to microaggressions in the workplace, fostering inclusive cultures, and bolstering psychological resilience. In this episode, Dr. Ryan C. Warner addresses the widespread misconception that being liked at work translates directly to social well-being, and sheds light on what it means to feel psychologically safe in a team. Additionally, Dr. Ryan C. Warner outlines the various types of interactions that arise at work, and elaborates on how each of them contribute to workplace well-being in their own unique ways. Together, Marie and Dr. Ryan C. Warner confess their guilty pleasures about workplace interactions, and explore useful habits for improving social well-being in the workplace for managers and employees alike. So, if you’re ready to transform your workday and build meaningful connections, tune in to this episode for a robust, evidence-based discussion on workplace interactions! Visit Dr. Ryan C. Warner’s work via the following platforms: RC Warner Consulting: https://www.rcwarnerconsulting.com/dr-ryan-c-warner PsychologyToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/ryan-c-warner-phd Connect with Dr. Ryan C. Warner via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryancwarner/ Produced by the Wellbeing Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://we.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Wellbeing Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellbeingsciencelabs  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellbeing.science.labs/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellbeing.science.labs/  LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/wellbeing-science-labs  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeScienceLabs  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellbeing.science.labs  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast/id1648515329  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63Gni7VN4Ca6IicSuttwQL Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7cd001d1-b7ba-4b22-a0f3-17c1a9c6e818/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-doing-well-the-wellbeing-s-102890038/ Podbean: https://wellbeingscienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402363 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/doing-well-the-wellbeing-scien-4914859

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• Hannah Gunderman, Ph.D.: The Positive Effects of Video Games No One Talks About | Doing Well #89

  In this episode of Doing Well, we explore the research behind video games and their relationship with digital social connectedness. While video games are often portrayed negatively in traditional media from claims of promoting violence to enabling harmful online interactions — this conversation focuses on their positive impact. Our guest, Hannah Gunderman, Ph.D., sheds light on how gaming can foster connection, creativity, and wellbeing in meaningful ways. Hannah Gunderman, Ph.D. is a researcher and educator specializing in video games and wellbeing, popular culture, and cultural geography. After spending most of their career in academia, they shifted to applied work in gaming, including serving as a Wellbeing Researcher at Lumi Interactive and now working in video game market research. Outside of work, Hannah Gunderman, Ph.D. enjoys hiking, spending time with pets, and playing classics like Skyrim and Oblivion. Throughout the episode, Hannah Gunderman, Ph.D. and host Sarah discuss how gaming can build social confidence, provide a sense of belonging, and even replicate “third spaces”, those comforting in-between places like cafés or libraries that offer community beyond home and work. They touch on the balance between enjoyment and overindulgence, noting that journaling can help players stay mindful of their emotions before, during, and after gaming. Together, they remind us that video games, when used intentionally, can be powerful tools for connection and joy. Connect with Hannah Gunderman, Ph.D. via Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hcgunderman/  Resources recommended by Hannah Gunderman, Ph.D.: Digital third spaces in cozy video games via Journal of Gaming & Virtual Worlds: https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/jgvw_00108_1  Digital third spaces in cozy video games via Journal of Gaming & Virtual Worlds (free version): https://osf.io/ejv7m/.  Talk on toxic positivity in emotional well-being games via GDC Vault: https://gdcvault.com/play/1035101/Thriving-Players-Summit-Avoiding-Toxic Toxic Positivity in Games for Emotional Well-Being via Digital Thriving Playbook: https://digitalthrivingplaybook.org/big-idea/toxic-positivity-and-how-to-avoid-it-in-games-for-emotional-well-being/ Emotional naming apps recommended by Hannah Gunderman, Ph.D.: Kinder World: https://www.playkinderworld.com/ How We Feel: https://howwefeel.org/  Produced by the Wellbeing Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://we.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Wellbeing Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellbeingsciencelabs  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellbeing.science.labs/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellbeing.science.labs/  LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/wellbeing-science-labs  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeScienceLabs  Discord: http://discord.gg/WESL  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellbeing.science.labs  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast/id1648515329  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63Gni7VN4Ca6IicSuttwQL Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7cd001d1-b7ba-4b22-a0f3-17c1a9c6e818/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-doing-well-the-wellbeing-s-102890038/ Podbean: https://wellbeingscienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402363 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/doing-well-the-wellbeing-scien-4914859

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• Zi Kit Toh: Balancing Performance and Well-being – The Role of Leaders | Doing Well #88

  Research has shown that when well-being becomes central to leadership, teams are more engaged, creative, and resilient. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews leadership consultant Zi Kit Toh on what it takes to balance performance and well-being as a leader in the workplace. With humble beginnings leading student well-being and engagement on university campuses, Zi Kit Toh is now the founder of leadership consultancy and workplace training firm Emote. Based in Singapore, the company’s mission is to equip organizations with the people skills to create environments that drive performance toward business goals. At Emote, Zi Kit Toh has worked with hundreds of leaders, teaching them how to connect and engage their people to achieve better results as a team. In this episode, Zi Kit Toh addresses some widespread misconceptions about well-being, and sheds light on the key characteristics of an effective leader in today’s working world. In addition, Zi Kit Toh sheds light on the various types of leadership styles, what effective leadership looks like in a team, and common leadership mistakes to avoid. Together, Lu and Zi Kit Toh exchange real-world leadership anecdotes, and look at various habits and practices for effective leadership. So, whether you’re a leader looking to model healthy habits, a team member seeking better support, or simply interested in building thriving organizations, tune in to this episode for practical insights to elevate both performance and people! Visit Zi Kit Toh’s work via the following platforms: Emote: https://emote.sg Bros Before Woes: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bros-before-woes-sg Connect with Zi Kit Toh via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zikittoh Produced by the Wellbeing Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://we.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Wellbeing Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellbeingsciencelabs  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellbeing.science.labs/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellbeing.science.labs/  LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/wellbeing-science-labs  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeScienceLabs  Discord: http://discord.gg/WESL  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellbeing.science.labs  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast/id1648515329  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63Gni7VN4Ca6IicSuttwQL Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7cd001d1-b7ba-4b22-a0f3-17c1a9c6e818/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-doing-well-the-wellbeing-s-102890038/ Podbean: https://wellbeingscienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402363 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/doing-well-the-wellbeing-scien-4914859

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• Simon Leow: The Impact of Positive Interpersonal Relationships on Mental Health | Doing Well #87

  Positive, supportive relationships are often viewed as a nice-to-have, when in reality, they are essential for our mental health and overall well-being. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews happiness consultant Simon Leow to find out more about how our relationships shape our minds and lives. Based in Singapore, Simon Leow is the co-founder of Happiness Initiative, a social enterprise dedicated to promoting happiness and well-being in the region. Fascinated with the science of well-being, Simon Leow believes that well-being skills can be made accessible to everyone. At Happiness Initiative, Simon Leow oversees the research and development department, where he adopts a data-driven approach to building a culture of well-being in organizations and communities. In addition, Simon Leow holds a master’s degree in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Simon Leow debunks some common misconceptions about well-being, and sheds light on what makes for a positive interpersonal relationship. Additionally, Simon Leow highlights key predictors and signs of a positive relationship, and offers advice for cultivating and maintaining them. Together, Lu and Simon Leow look at the science behind positive interpersonal relationships and how they affect our lives, as well as useful habits that support positive relationships. So, if you’re ready to strengthen your connections and boost your well-being, tune in this week for encouragement, expert advice, and engaging personal anecdotes on maintaining positive relationships for your well-being! Visit Simon Leow’s work via the following links: Happiness Initiative: https://www.happinessinitiative.sg/ Well-being Circles: https://www.wellbeingcircles.sg/ Connect with Simon Leow via the following platforms: Facebook: http://facebook.com/happinessinitiative.sg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happinessinitiative.sg Telegram: https://t.me/happinessinitiative Produced by the Wellbeing Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://we.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Wellbeing Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellbeingsciencelabs  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellbeing.science.labs/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellbeing.science.labs/  LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/wellbeing-science-labs  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeScienceLabs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellbeing.science.labs  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast/id1648515329  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63Gni7VN4Ca6IicSuttwQL Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7cd001d1-b7ba-4b22-a0f3-17c1a9c6e818/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-doing-well-the-wellbeing-s-102890038/ Podbean: https://wellbeingscienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402363 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/doing-well-the-wellbeing-scien-4914859

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