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Wellness vs. Well-Being: What Happens When Companies Truly Care About Their People | Mia Kyricos


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Are you struggling to integrate wellness into your company’s culture? You’re not alone. 

Employee wellness and well-being are no longer seen as a luxury in the corporate world—it’s a necessity.

In this week’s episode of The Optimized Workplace, Fran Dean-Bishop sits down with Mia Kyricos, wellness expert and the founder of Kyricos & Associates, to explore how to seamlessly embed well-being into your organizational strategy.

With over 25 years of experience, spanning across more than 100 countries, Mia breaks down the difference between wellness and well-being and why it truly matters.

You’ll learn…

  • The evolving role of Chief Wellness Officer
  • How wellness is shaping organizational culture and community health
  • Practical strategies for bringing wellness and well-being to life

…and more!

Tune in to learn how to bring well-being into the heart of your company (and even your city).


Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Mia Kyricos’s journey in workplace wellness and well-being (02:50)

Well-being vs. wellness—what’s the difference? (04:51)

Bridging wellness and well-being in organizations (06:18)

Aligning wellness & well-being initiatives with company objectives (08:06)

The role of Chief Wellness Officer (14:03) 

Mia’s daily wellness practices (20:39) 

What’s next for Mia in 2025? (23:27)

Final thoughts (25:49)


Additional Resources:

Connect with Fran on LinkedIn: Connect with Fran

Follow our LinkedIn page: Aerobodies

Learn more about WellTeamCulture here: Create a cohesive-healthy work culture 

Visit our website here: Aerobodies

Follow Mia Kyricos on LinkedIn: Mia Kyricos | President and Chief Wellness Officer

Follow Mia on Instagram: @mkyricos

Visit Kyricos & Associates for more information: Kyricos & Associates | Homepage

The Optimized Workplace is a podcast with the goal of providing new and unique ways for you to help your organization thrive while providing an exceptional experience for your employees and nourishing their well-being.

Ready to optimize your workplace and create a culture of well-being for your team?

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