🎙️ Road2Wellbeing. Helping HR Leaders Guide Their Workforce to Wellness

Men reporting zero close friends rose from 3 percent in 1990 to 15 percent in 2021 An overview That fivefold increase points to a support system that never adapted as men aged out of the sports teams, fraternities, and daily proximity that once built close relationships. That erosion sits on top of a physiological shift already working against them. Testosterone levels are at historic lows worldwi...

72% of employees are currently dealing with moderate to very high stress at work, a six-year high, and more than half reported active burnout in the last year alone. An overview Burnout, as defined by the WHO, is a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, presenting across three clinical dimensions: energy depletion and exhaustion, increased psycholo...

This isn't an anti-GLP-1 episode. It's a pro-support one. Zikea McCurdie and Samantha Levin break down the GLP-1 boom and why HR leaders are completely unprepared for it. One in eight American adults has now used a GLP-1. Most got there through a telehealth form with no clinical guardrails and no lifestyle support attached. The drug suppresses appetite. It doesn't build habits. And without employe...

🌍 Wellness Without Borders: What Global Cultures Can Teach Us Employee wellbeing isn’t one-size-fits-all. In this episode of Road2Wellbeing , host Zikea McCurdie sits down with Alessa Caridi [Woodrey] , international wellness expert and Founder of JoBuFit, to explore how different cultures approach health, balance, and movement—and what U.S. organizations can learn from them. 🔎 You’ll discover:...

How do you turn wellness from a perk into part of your company’s DNA? In this episode of Road2Wellbeing , Wendy Sellers – “The HR Lady” joins host Zikea McCurdie to share honest, practical strategies for building a sustainable culture of well-being. From leadership behaviors and psychological safety to ROI and employee engagement, discover what really works in creating healthier workplaces.

What if your greatest leadership strength isn’t what you do , but how you show up ? In this episode, Zikea McCurdie sits down with Lena Thompson to explore how emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and presence shape powerful, authentic leadership. Learn why integration matters more than information—and how your triggers might just be your greatest teachers. #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #R...

✨ Episode #7 – Road2Wellbeing Podcast | "From Corporate to Wellness" ✨What happens when you walk away from corporate hustle to pursue purpose, balance, and holistic healing? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sinead Urwin , a Functional Nutritionist, who shares her deeply personal journey of leaving a high-pressure corporate career to heal from chronic stress—and help others do...

In an era of constant change, uncertainty, and pressure, mental health is no longer a workplace perk—it’s a necessity. In this timely episode, Sharell Thomas, SHRM-SCP, MBA (Total Rewards Director & Leadership Coach) joins Zikea McCurdie, MSHS, NBC-HWC, CYT (Director of Wellness Programs, Wellness360) to discuss: ✅ The unique mental health challenges employees face in uncertain times✅ How le...

In this powerful episode, we’re shining a light on the mental health and wellbeing of those who care for others— our caregivers and healthcare professionals . Join Cecelia Cruz , Physician and Founder of MARPE, LLC , in a heartfelt conversation with Zikea McCurdie, MSHS, NBC-HWC, CYT as they explore: ✅ The emotional toll of caregiving and frontline stress✅ Systemic gaps in caregiver support✅ Wh...

In this episode, we’re exploring the evolving expectations and mental health needs of the next generation of the workforce— Gen Z . Join Jessica Morris, MBA, ATC and Zikea McCurdie, MSHS, NBC-HWC, CYT as they discuss: ✅ How to attract, engage, and retain Gen Z talent✅ The business case for prioritizing mental health✅ Evidence-based strategies to support wellbeing at work✅ What Gen Z really wan...

Road2Wellbeing | Episode 3 What if your next team breakthrough wasn’t a strategy—but a sentence? In this episode, we unpack how Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is changing the way teams connect, lead, and grow. 🧠 Bill Belanger (CEO, Healbright) and 💬 Zikea McCurdie (Director of Wellness Programs, Wellness360) break down how empathy-driven communication boosts trust, slashes stress, and creates wo...

🎙️ Episode 2: Navigating Workplace Challenges for Better Well-Being In this insightful episode of the #Road2Wellbeing podcast, Dawn Omalza —HR Consultant, Author, and Speaker—joins Zikea McCurdie , Director of Wellness Programs at Wellness360, for a deep dive into Workplace Wellness Through Problem-Solving . Together, they unpack real-world challenges like communication breakdowns, burnout, toxic...

🎙️ Episode 1: Building Resilient Workplaces Through Trauma-Informed Care & SDOH In this powerful debut episode of the #Road2Wellbeing podcast, Diana Bishop , Design and Delivery Consultant IV – Health Education (Southern California Permanente Medical Group), joins Zikea McCurdie , Director of Wellness Programs at Wellness360, to explore how trauma-informed care and social determinants of healt...