Workplace Wellness with Karen Weir

Welcome to the Workplace Wellness podcast with me, Karen Weir. During this series, I’m going to be joined by expert guests and my colleagues to discuss the work we’ve been doing to improve wellness in the workplace. Alasdair Ross joins me in this episode to discuss the nuances of HR and what changes to employment law will mean for employees and employers. Alasdair is CEO of We Do HR and We Do Health and Safety, helping clients understand that HR and Health & Safety are strategic tools to help advance their team, their company, and their profits. Tune in to find out more about the employment rights bill that’s coming in, how it will affect wellness in the workplace, and what employers can do to be ahead of the curve. Alasdair shares practical strategies on how to make your company an employer of choice, sharing simple changes you can make to encourage a more productive workforce. .... Connect with Alasdair: Website: https://we-do-group.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alasdair-ross-b33aa65/ Connect with me: Karen Weir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weirkaren/ Weir Insurance: https://www.weirinsurance.co.uk/

Welcome to the Workplace Wellness podcast with me, Karen Weir. During this series, I’m going to be joined by expert guests and my colleagues to discuss the work we’ve been doing to improve wellness in the workplace. Dr. Sara Young joins me again alongside Alasdair Ross. Sara is the director of Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny, a North East Community Interest Company that takes an individualised approach to mental and physiological health, offering therapeutic services. Alasdair is CEO of We Do HR and We Do Health and Safety, helping clients understand that HR and Health & Safety are strategic tools to help advance their team, their company, and their profits. In this episode, we’re continuing the conversation on menopause but this time, from a leadership perspective. We’ll explore how leaders can better support employees experiencing menopause and discuss practical strategies to create a more inclusive, menopause-friendly workplace. Expect actionable tips which will lead to a more supportive work environment for everyone. .... Connect with Sarah: Website: https://changingmindswithpickupapenny.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sara-young-72ba5a110/ Connect with Alasdair: Website: https://we-do-group.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alasdair-ross-b33aa65/ Connect with me: Karen Weir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weirkaren/ Weir Insurance: https://www.weirinsurance.co.uk/

Welcome to the Workplace Wellness podcast with me, Karen Weir. During this series, I’m going to be joined by expert guests and my colleagues to discuss the work we’ve been doing to improve wellness in the workplace. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sara Young and Rachael Cook. Sara is the director of Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny, a North East Community Interest Company that takes an individualised approach to mental and physiological health, offering therapeutic services. Rachael is the COO at Moja, an organisation dedicated to helping individuals raise their profile, increase visibility, and create new opportunities. Today, we're opening up the conversation about menopause. We'll discuss common symptoms, practical ways to support women going through menopause, and why it's crucial to have open conversations about it, ensuring that everyone is part of the dialogue. .... Connect with Sara: Website: https://changingmindswithpickupapenny.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sara-young-72ba5a110/ Connect with Rachael: Website: https://thisismoja.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelcook-moja/ Connect with me: Karen Weir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weirkaren/ Weir Insurance: https://www.weirinsurance.co.uk/

Welcome to the Workplace Wellness podcast with me, Karen Weir. During this series, I’m going to be joined by expert guests and my colleagues to discuss the work we’ve been doing to improve wellness in the workplace. In this episode, I am joined by Joe Alexander from Alexander Adventures. Alexander Adventures is a North East based adventure company that is all about having fun and going on amazing adventures. They organise trips in the UK and across the world, some of which I’ve had the pleasure of going on. In our conversation, we discuss Weir Insurances recent trip to Morocco, how Joe organises trips tailored to his clients, and the power of outdoor activities for team building. Joe explains how stepping outside, no matter how big or small of an adventure, can make a lasting positive impact on your team’s dynamic. He also shares information on a huge, exciting project he’s taking part in in 2027. Tune in to discover how an adventure could be just what your team needs to grow and thrive! .... Connect with Joe: Website: https://alexanderadventures.co.uk/ BTS27: https://bts27.com/ Connect with me: Karen Weir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weirkaren/ Weir Insurance: https://www.weirinsurance.co.uk/

Welcome back to season 2 of the Workplace Wellness podcast with me, Karen Weir. This podcast uncovers strategies to improve employee wellbeing and job satisfaction. I’ll be joined by expert guests, and we’ll share why taking care of your people is always a good idea. In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by personal trainer Harriet Weir, also known as Hats,—who is not only a seasoned fitness professional and co-owner of CrossFit BFG Gym in Leicester, but also happens to be my daughter! It’s a real pleasure to have her on the podcast. Hats has been working closely with my team at Weir Insurance, helping them develop sustainable, healthy habits that fit seamlessly into their everyday routines. She’s also been providing one-on-one coaching, creating personalised exercise plans to encourage more movement throughout the day. In our conversation, we dive into why Hats believes it’s essential to focus on simple, cost-free habits that anyone can incorporate into their daily life. We also explore how these small changes can lead to healthier, happier, and more productive work teams. Tune in to find out some actionable tips that you can start using today—no matter how tight your schedule might be! .... Connect with Harriet: Hats PT: https://www.instagram.com/hats_pt/ Hats Kitchen: https://www.instagram.com/hats_pt_kitchen/ Connect with me: Karen Weir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weirkaren/ Weir Insurance: https://www.weirinsurance.co.uk/

Welcome to the Workplace Wellness podcast with me, Karen Weir. During this series, I’m joined by expert guests and my colleagues to discuss the work we’ve been doing to improve wellness in the workplace.In this episode, I’m excited to welcome Sara Young from Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny, and Adam Graham, an apprentice at Weir Insurance Ltd. Adam’s story is one of amazing transformation, which has happened through the work of Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny. After suffering from a chronic illness and multiple trips to the doctors, Adam was struggling to find anything that helped him. It was making him unhappy and having an impact on both his life at home and work. Tune in to find out how Sara and her team helped Adam find the root cause of his illness through alternative therapies and changes to his lifestyle. This episode is full of advice on how to improve your overall health and wellbeing. .... Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny Conference 2024 https://changingmindswithpickupapenny.co.uk/conference2024/ .... Find out more about Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny: https://changingmindswithpickupapenny.co.uk/ Sara Young: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-young-72ba5a110/ Connect: Karen Weir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weirkaren/ Weir Insurance: https://www.weirinsurance.co.uk/

Welcome to the Workplace Wellness podcast with me, Karen Weir. During this series, I’m going to be joined by expert guests and my colleagues to discuss the work we’ve been doing to improve wellness in the workplace. In this episode, I’m excited to welcome Sara Young, Debbie Pediredla, and Mark Douthwaite from Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny. Together, we’ll explore the transformative work they’re doing to boost wellbeing, and why they think it’s crucial for every business to prioritise their employees’ wellbeing.They’ll offer real-life examples of how their work has been life-changing and provide practical advice on how to create a culture of care in your workplace. Tune in to hear us discuss the vital importance of promoting wellness at work and how it can lead to happier nad healthier teams. .... Find out more about Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny: https://changingmindswithpickupapenny.co.uk/ Sara Young: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-young-72ba5a110/ Debbie Pediredla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-pediredla-1ba8ba225/ Mark Douthwaite: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-james-douthwaite/ Connect: Karen Weir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weirkaren/ Weir Insurance: https://www.weirinsurance.co.uk/

Welcome to the Workplace Wellness podcast with me, Karen Weir. During this series, I’m going to be joined by expert guests and my colleagues to discuss the work we’ve been doing to improve wellness in the workplace.In this episode, I’m joined by Sara Young, Director of Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny and Charlotte McGregor, one of our Sales and Marketing consultants at Weir Insurance Ltd.We’re going to be discussing biofeedback. Biofeedback is a pioneering training process that can enable the control of physiological systems that are normally considered involuntary, such as breathing, muscle tension, blood pressure and heart rate.We’ll be talking about Charlotte’s experience of doing Biofeedback with Sara and her team and what the benefits have been. They’ll be chatting about how it works, what it allows you to do to reduce stress, and why Charlotte thinks it should be taught to everyone in primary schools. .... Find out more about Biofeedback: https://changingmindswithpickupapenny.co.uk/buteyko-breathing/ Connect: Karen Weir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weirkaren/ Sara Young: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-young-72ba5a110/ Weir Insurance: https://www.weirinsurance.co.uk/ Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny: https://changingmindswithpickupapenny.co.uk/

Welcome to the Workplace Wellness podcast with me, Karen Weir. During this series, I’m going to be joined by expert guests and my colleagues to discuss the work we’ve been doing to improve wellness in the workplace.In this episode, I’m joined by Sara Young, Director of Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny, Mark Douthwaite, qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, Biofeedback and Neurofeedback technician and Buteyko instructor at Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny and Trudy Taylor, one of our Sales and Marketing consultants at Weir Insurance. We’re going to be chatting all about Buteyko breathing; what it is and what the benefits are. We’ll be discussing why and how Buteyko breathing is used, the situations in which it can be hugely beneficial, as well as hear from Trudy about how it has improved her life both at home and work. .... Find out more about Buteyko Breathing: https://changingmindswithpickupapenny.co.uk/buteyko-breathing/ Connect: Karen Weir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weirkaren/ Mark Douthwaite: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-james-douthwaite/ Weir Insurance: https://www.weirinsurance.co.uk/ Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny: https://changingmindswithpickupapenny.co.uk/

Welcome to the Workplace Wellness podcast with me, Karen Weir. During this series, I’m going to be joined by industry expert guests and my colleagues to discuss the work we’ve been doing to improve wellness in the workplace.In this episode, I’m joined by Debbie Pediredla, non-executive director and practitioner at Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny and Kathryn Harper, my colleague of 20 years and our compliance manager at Weir Insurance.We’re going to be chatting about mental health within the workplace and changes that employees can make to ensure people have good mental health. We’ll be discussing how to notice poor mental health in colleagues, how to approach the topic, and why it’s important to speak up when you’re not feeling your best so that you can seek the support you need. Debbie and Kathryn will be talking about their experience with mental health, and what their best tips and tricks are for improving your teams’ mental health. .... Connect: Karen Weir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weirkaren/ Debbie Pediredla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-pediredla-1ba8ba225/ Kathryn Harper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-harper-2b470719b/ Weir Insurance: https://www.weirinsurance.co.uk/ Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny: https://changingmindswithpickupapenny.co.uk/

Welcome to the Workplace Wellness podcast with me, Karen Weir. During this series, I’m going to be joined by industry expert guests and my colleagues to discuss the work we’ve been doing to improve wellness in the workplace.In this introductory episode, I’m joined by Sara Young, the director of Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny. Sara trained as a Psychotherapist at the Northern Guild of Psychotherapy with a specialism in working with children and young people.Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny is a North East Community Interest Company who use an individualised approach to mental and physiological health and therapeutic services. They use a myriad of techniques including QEEG brain mapping, biofeedback, Buteyko breathing, neurofeedback and therapy.I’ve been working with Sara and her team to work on creating a more wellbeing-focused workplace. This leads to an improved work environment and in turn, better productivity. In this episode, we’re going to discuss the work Sara and her team do and delve further into the work we’ve been doing together.....Connect:Karen Weir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weirkaren/Weir Insurance: https://www.weirinsurance.co.uk/Sara Young: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-young-72ba5a110/Changing Minds with Pick Up a Penny: https://changingmindswithpickupapenny.co.uk/

Ready to improve your workplace wellness? Join me, Karen Weir, along with industry expert guests to discover alternative health practises that can improve your physical and mental health. We’ll be discussing how a happy team leads to increased performance and organisational success, positioning you as an employer of choice. Who doesn't want that?