Work. Health. Me.

Why Healthy Workplaces Matter More Than Ever Mental health at work is one of the most important topics of our time. Organizations are talking more openly about stress, burnout, and resilience than ever before. But awareness alone is not enough. In this episode, occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explores what mental health at work really means – and why it is not just an individual responsibili...

How workload, structure and recovery shape mental health at work This episode explores how work design influences mental health at work. Occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explains why healthy work depends not only on individual coping, but also on clear tasks, manageable workload, recovery, structure, and a certain degree of control. A practical episode about prevention, healthy work environme...

How to improve posture, reduce strain, and feel better at your desk In this episode of Work. Health. Me., occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explains how ergonomics at the computer workstation affects health, focus, and productivity. Learn how small adjustments to posture, monitor position, and daily routines can help reduce neck pain, back discomfort, and eye strain. Simple changes can make a...

Simple exercises to reduce tension, refresh your focus and stay healthy during the workday. In this episode of Work. Health. Me. , occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explains why long periods of sitting affect our health, concentration, and energy levels. She shares three simple movement exercises and practical tips to reduce tension, improve circulation, and stay focused during the workday. Sm...

Occupational physicians are often associated with mandatory examinations – but their role goes far beyond that. In this episode of Work. Health. Me. , Andrea Leipelt explains what occupational physicians really do and why occupational medicine is a key pillar of prevention and healthy work. Topics include: the legal basis of occupational medicine in Germany, trust, medical confidentiality, and com...

Work. Health. Me. is a podcast about healthy work, occupational health, occupational safety and corporate health management. This podcast shares practical perspectives, real working conditions and prevention-focused insights from different professions. The English episodes are selected translations from the German podcast Arbeit. Gesund. Ich. and are released once a month.