This Was Supposed to be Easy Podcast

S1Episode 6: We Thought Workplace Well-Being Was Supposed to Be Easy

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“Women’s wellness impacts generations.” That powerful quote from Karen Guggenheim of the World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) became a guiding light for this week’s episode. Fresh off a trip to Washington, D.C., Cheryl and Amy sit down to reflect on the WOHASU Women event focused on Gallup insights into women's workplace well-being and success.

In true This Was Supposed to Be Easy fashion, they unpack big ideas with honesty, vulnerability, and a few "we were bursting at the seams until we hit record" moments. From stress statistics that stop you in your tracks to questions that made us rethink our personal and professional circles, this episode is all about support, leadership, and redefining how women can show up fully—at work, at home, and in every space they inhabit.

 Topics we couldn’t stop talking about:

  • Why 51% of women report being stressed and 42% worry most of the day—and what that means for generational wellness
  • The critical role of managers and leaders in shaping workplace well-being culture
  • The real difference between mentorship and sponsorship (and why many women are over-mentored but under-sponsored)
  • The idea of building your own personal board of directors—who are the people who challenge, support, and amplify you?
  • Showing up as your authentic self in every role you play, without compartmentalizing or shrinking
  • Simple, powerful shifts like replacing “but” with “and,” and holding sacred space for friendship as part of your well-being plan

    •  One thing to listen for:

    The question we borrowed from the panel and asked each other—“What’s one action you believe could elevate the value or image of well-being?” Our answers surprised even us, and we’d love to hear yours.

     Your Two Challenges This Week:

    1. Build your Board of Directors. Who are the people you’d invite to play an intentional role in your growth, decisions, and dreams?
    2. Name your well-being action. What’s one thing (or a few!) you do to support your own well-being? Share it with us or someone else—it might just inspire them too.

      3.  Bonus Affirmation: “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” (Amy keeps this as a stick on the back of her phone, and we think you might want to as well.)

       Mentioned in this episode:

      • Karen Guggenheim (Founder/CEO, WOHASU)
      • Kristen Berry (Director of Hiring & Analytics, Gallup)
      • Ileana Ron Levy (Managing Director, Gallup)
      • Swati Sharma (Editor in Chief, Vox)
      • Dr. Ella Washington (Founder/CEO, Elevate Solutions)
        •  Link to the WOHASU Women Panel: https://youtu.be/PbtlgnIY_wo?si=DInxWm6GKkc60Q_a
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