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Optimize your health, body and mind with the wellness podcast from your employee wellness team – Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health. Every week, Sharp Best Health’s experts bring you education and information on fitness, nutrition, self-care and a lot more, including setting the record straight on some of the most persistent myths in the world of health and wellness.Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice; Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
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On this episode of the Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health podcast, the hosts have a lively discussion around simple but powerful strategies and hacks that help them (and hopefully can help you!) boost work productivity and improve efficiency in the workplace! Seinfeld StrategySet dedicated blocks of time for emailsSend fewer emails - receive fewer emailsRead emails from top down; reply - from bottom upEat the frogKeep an organized workplaceSchedule breaksSubmit your question for Sharp ...
Our careers, personal lives, and the world around us are always changing. This causes stress and anxiety. But change happens all the time, and how we perceive it and the effect it has on us can make a huge difference in our health, happiness, and success. In this episode, Sharp Best Health sits down with Julie Brown, LCSW, CEAP, to take a look at why we struggle with change, why our feelings about it are normal, and what we can do to better cope with change. Additional Resources: Sha...
Exciting goals are important because they fuel our motivation and drive to start. But as the initial motivation begins to wane, it’s important to follow through on the things you want to do. On this episode of the podcast, your hosts Megan Spurling and Olga Hays share a few tips to sustain your motivation and keep your gears going. Additional Resources: McClelland’s Theory of NeedsRethinkCare (formerly Whil)- a mindfulness and yoga appSubmit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast i...
On the first podcast episode of 2023, the Sharp Best Health team answers your questions about well-being resources and opportunities at Sharp to help you with your health goals in the New Year! Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. Resources discussed in this episode: Active&Fit Direct (discounted gym membership)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Health Coaching through Sharp Health Plan and Sharp Rees StealyLifeCare Specialist Program on care.comRethinkCare (fo...
We want to hear from you! Submit a question for the Sharp Best Health team or an idea for a future episode here. Thank you! _______________________ On today's episode of the Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health, the team offers their favorite 5-ingredient recipes for any time of the day to make cooking easier this busy holiday season! Emily: Overnight Oats (min 1) Megan: Spaghetti Carbonara (min 3:50) Olga: Quick 'N Easy Garlicy-Cheesey Tilapia (min 8:18) Janice: A Buddha Bowl (min 12:1...
We want to hear from you! Submit a question for the Sharp Best Health team or an idea for a future episode here. Thank you! ___________________ Play can feel silly, unproductive and time consuming. And that’s precisely the point. On this episode of the podcast, the Sharp Best Health team discusses the importance of playing for adults. Research shows that play is as critical for adults’ well-being as it is for kids' well-being. Among its many benefits, adult play can boost ou...
A note from the podcast producer: This episode was recorded in Summer 2022. Some of the events discussed during the recording occurred a few months back. _______________________________________ On today's episode, the Sharp Best Health team discusses two types of mindsets - fixed and growth - and how our mindset can determine the interactions with others, our career decisions, and our thought process in basically every part of our life. Additional Resources: S12Ep2: 8 ...
We want to hear from you! Submit a question for the Sharp Best Health team or an idea for a future episode here. Thank you! ______________________ Are you ready to have a great day?! On today's episode of the podcast, the Sharp Best Health team is having a lively discussion about what it means to have a good day and offers insights from recent findings from behavioral economics, psychology and neuroscience to transform our approach to everyday life, and make every day - a g...
In recent months, the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of community as it relates to mental health. As feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression have increased during the pandemic, many people are seeking meaningful connections to help them cope—and that’s one of the most vital functions communities perform. On this week's episode, Sharp Best Health explores the research behind the many benefits one's involvement in the community can have on their ment...
An old poem states, “Make new friends, but keep the old; the new are silver, the old are gold.” Researchers are finding that friendships are worth even more than silver or gold. The benefits of friendship increase your sense of belonging and purpose, contribute to improved self-worth and confidence, help you cope with traumatic events in your life, and increase happiness while reducing stress. Yet, adults can find it difficult to develop new friendships or maintain existing friendships becau...
Complete this week's podcast quiz and win a $10 Amazon Gift Card! ____________________________________ May is National Mental Health Month. Mental Health Month raises awareness of trauma and the impact it can have on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children, families, and communities. In honor of National Mental Health Month, Sharp Best Health teams sits down to talk about hidden signs of depression, a common mental health disorder that can affect how you feel, think, a...
Complete this week's podcast quiz for a chance to win our guest's Positive Self-Talk Journal. Click here to learn more. ________ Sharp Best Health invites back Lindsay Damoose, MFT, First Stress Aid Therapist with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, to talk about ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and how accepting our painful emotions can help us create a fulfilling life in spite of them. At its most basic level, ACT encourages us to accept those things that are out of our control...
In these crazy times, many of us have forgotten how to truly rest. We have developed negative narratives about what it means. We’ve replaced real rest with superficial, stimulating activities like scrolling through social media and playing games on our smartphones. And many of us still feel tired even getting some sleep, after a day off, or a vacation. Sharp Best Health and guest, Lindsay Damoose, MFT, First Stress Aid Therapist with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, sit down to talk about ...
World Kindness Day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. The purpose of this day, celebrated on November 13 of each year, is to help everyone understand that compassion for others is what binds us all together. On this week's of the podcast, the Sharp Best Health team shares about the transformative effect kindness can have on our health, our lives as well as the lives of those around us. Additional Resources: World K...
Most everyone dreads the difficult, challenging conversation. This includes conversations in which we have to deliver unpleasant news, discuss a delicate subject, or talk about something that needs to change or has gone wrong. On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Shanette Smith, Shanette Smith, M.S. Counseling, LMFT Senior Specialist SMV Outpatient & SMC, who offers helpful guidelines to help improve the skillfulness of our participation in difficult conversations and maximize...
Journaling is an incredibly beneficial self-care technique, which doesn’t just enhance feelings of happiness, but reduces stress, clarifies thoughts and feelings, and ultimately helps you get to know yourself better. On this week's episode, Sharp Best Health is pleased to be joined by Lisa Goodman, the integrative care coordinator at Sharp Grossmont Hospital with vast experience in aromatherapy, healing touch and who most recently, became a certified Journal to the Self Instructor, to discuss...
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. On this week's episode, we are joined by Shanette Smith, M.S. Counseling, LMFT Senior Specialist SMV Outpatient & SMC, to share information and awareness of screenings and prevention, as well as resources available at Sharp HealthCare to bring mental health awareness into the workplace to destigmatize the issue and support team members who may need help. RESOURCES Stress First Aid: https://www.sharp.com/employees/str...
Sharp employees are once again invited to the Virtual Benefits, Wellness and Safety Fair! In this episode of The Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health, we are joined by Michael Janniere, Director of Benefits at Sharp HealthCare, to talk about this event, scheduled for September 30, 2021 and titled Back to Better. The fair will provide a full day of timely and relevant information designed to help employees make the most of their benefits options, keep their famil...
Good sleep is a foundation for good health and a happier frame of mind. But when was the last time you woke up feeling refreshed, alert, and hopeful — ready to take on the day? Or, fell asleep easily without worry or effort? On today's episode, Sharp Best Health hosts discuss a variety of practices and habits—known as “sleep hygiene"—that can help you maximize the hours you spend sleeping, even those whose sleep is affected by insomnia, jet lag, or shift work. Additional Resources: S...
On this episode of the podcast, Sharp Best Health shares tips and strategies to help you slow down and relax on National Relaxation Day - August 15th. Additional Resources: Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address.Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs...
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