In this episode of Hireside Chats, we dive into one of the most pressing topics in today’s workplaces: balancing work and wellness. As discussions around mental health gain momentum, it's become clear that supporting employee well-being is essential for thriving in a high-pressure environment. Our guest speaker is Vamshi Vasudevan, founder of Anyo, a mobile app focused on mental health and emotional wellness. Vamshi’s personal journey of self-discovery has transformed her into a passionate advocate for mental wellness, guiding her mission to reshape how organizations approach employee well-being.

Join us as we explore the rise in workplace stress, the need for organizations to foster supportive environments, and practical strategies for avoiding burnout traps. Get ready for an insightful conversation on cultivating trust, openness, and flexibility within teams, and the importance of integrating emotional wellness into the workplace ethos. 

Guest Bio

Vamshi Vasudevan

Vamshi Vasudevan is a mental health and emotional wellness advocate and the founder of Anyo, a groundbreaking mobile app that supports mental wellness through a blend of traditional wisdom and modern science. Vamshi's journey into wellness began with her own experiences of self-discovery, where she identified limiting beliefs that hindered her growth. This transformative journey led her to create Anyo, where the core philosophy centers on holistic approaches to mental health that resonate with the challenges faced in today’s workplaces.

With a commitment to empowering individuals and organizations alike, Vamshi has dedicated her career to transforming mental health practices, making well-being accessible and actionable for all. In this episode, she shares her insights on navigating workplace stress, the common burnout traps employees face, and how organizations can cultivate a culture that values emotional wellness just as much as productivity.

(00:57 ) Part 1: Introduction to guest and the platform

(02:43 ) Can you start by telling us a little about your personal journey into mental wellness? What led you to create Anyo?

(04:36 ) Part 2: Part 2: Handling Workplace Stress

(04:43 ) How do you think employees and organizations should protect themselves from this high-pressure environment, and what steps should they take?

(07:23 ) In your opinion, what makes a mentally healthy workplace? What are some practical, everyday steps businesses can take to ensure emotional wellness is part of their core values?

(11:34 ) What Anyo does and how can organizations benefit by using the product. 

(14:11 ) Can you share with us some common themes you’ve seen in therapy rooms related to workplace stress? 

(18:23 ) What advice would you give to companies looking to integrate mental wellness into their HR policies?

(20:13 ) Part 6: Rapid Fire and Conclusion

(20:32 ) If you could introduce one wellness practice to every workplace, what would it be?

(20:53 ) Personally, one wellness practice you cannot live without.

(21:01 ) Your favorite wellness app other than Anyo?

(21:23 ) The unique combination of technology and wellness— is it a boon or a bane, according to you?

(22:30 ) When it comes to genders, do you feel that their requirement from a wellness app is different, or does Anyo cater to all genders as such?

(23:29 ) Your personal mantra or affirmation that you live by? 

(23:43 ) What is the best book on mental health that you've ever read, and is there a set of books that you would like to recommend to our audience?

(24:26 ) Is there a way we can address mental health? 

(26:18 ) Part 4 Closing thoughts

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