The Impact of Racism on Your Mental Health
If you’ve been exposed to racism most of your life, chances are you haven’t given much time or thought to how it could impact your mental health. A February 2023 article in The Washington Post shared multiple studies that reported that “racism takes a toll on the brain.” The psychological effects of racism can lead […]
Ep 24: How to Practice Empathy at Work with Giovan Lane
Empathy has often been considered a ‘soft skill’. Yet, research shows that leaders with high emotional intelligence and empathy are more successful. In this episode, we speak with scientist Giovan Lane about the ways pharmaceutical company, GSK, is integrating empathy into the workplace. Listen to Episode Watch on YouTube Key Takeaways: Empathy is a superpower […]
Signs It’s Time to Take a Mental Health Break
When we’re feeling overwhelmed, our mind and body will often give us clues that we need rest. Unfortunately, we don’t always prioritize our needs, or we don’t take the signals seriously. In a recent episode of the Managing Well podcast, Dr. Argie Allen-Wilson shares, “I see so many people that didn’t realize they needed a […]
Black Wellness: How Movement Therapy Can Help You Process Grief
Brittany Henderson has been dancing since she was three years old. “Movement and dance have always been a way that I feel connected to my body,” says Henderson. “When I was depressed, when I was anxious, when I was going through a breakup, or whatever I was going through, I was able to go to […]
Four Ways to Improve Diversity in Corporate America
Blavity CEO, Morgan DeBaun, wrote in a recent MSNBC article that she left Corporate America because she didn’t feel comfortable or safe in her trajectory within the company as “one of very few Black women.” DeBaun shares, “It’s tough to explain to someone who hasn’t lived it, but you can’t just be when you’re the only […]
