HR After Dark With Marcia & Meghan · 2026-03-19 · 37 min
Wellness isn’t a water challenge and a prayer. In this episode, Marcia and Meghan sit down with wellness strategist Julie Palumbo , founder of Best Whole Self , to talk about what workplace wellness looks like when it’s done right: less “check the box,” more real support that actually reduces burnout and improves performance. Julie shares how her own health journey (including a Crohn’s diagnosis) reshaped her career, what companies are getting wrong about employee wellness, and what leaders can do to build a culture where people don’t feel guilty taking care of themselves. They also dig into modern work realities - commuting stress, blurred boundaries, “micro-shifting,” and why employees are still overwhelmed even when they’re working fewer hours. If you’re an HR leader, CEO, or people manager trying to improve retention, productivity, and wellbeing without turning it into corporate fluff, this one’s for you.
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