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Each week, hear from luminary speakers and wellbeing experts on all aspects of mental, physical, and social wellbeing. Find more B-Well Together goodness at <a href="https://www.salesforce.com/plus/series/B-Well_Together" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">salesforce.com/plus</a>.

Each week, hear from luminary speakers and wellbeing experts on all aspects of mental, physical, and social wellbeing. 

Find more B-Well Together goodness at salesforce.com/plus.


About B-Well Together

Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas take center stage with a discussion on the role humor plays in leading a fulfilling life and career. Jennifer is a behavioral scientist and Professor and Naomi is an executive coach and media consultant. Together they’ve co-authored their new book, “Humor, Seriously: Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and in Life.” Jennifer and Naomi join us today to speak about the importance of laughter, why shared laughter is one of the quickest paths to connection, how humor impacts our brains and bodies, and why humor is vital for us to put out our best, most creative work. If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at <a href="https://www.salesforce.com/plus/series/B-Well_Together" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">salesforce.com/plus</a>.

Jennifer Aaker

General Atlantic Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business

Naomi Bagdonas

Lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and an Executive Coach

Humor, Seriously with Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, Co-Authors of “Humor, Seriously"

Thirty percent of Millennials report feeling lonely all or most of the time. These figures get even worse when looking at Gen Z. And when the greatest predictor of longevity is social integration, trends like these are no small concern. Joining us today is Jon Levy, a behavior scientist, founder of The Influencers Dinner, and author of “You’re Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence.” In this conversation, Jon discusses how to build trust, why traditional networking feels so unnatural, and what type of social interactions actually leave a lasting impression. Plus, he shares some of the latest research in behavioral science and explains why creating meaningful connections are critical for both living a long, happy life and finding meaning and success at work. If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at <a href="https://www.salesforce.com/plus/series/B-Well_Together" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">salesforce.com/plus</a>.

Jon Levy

Behavioral Scientist, Author, and Founder of The Influencers

Creating Connections with Jon Levy, Behavioral Scientist, Author, and Founder of The Influencers

Inequality takes a toll on our bodies and minds. So what can we do about it? Today's guest believes that we can create a better, more equal world — and it all starts with being an ally at work and in our lives. Bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of The Winters Group, Mary-Frances Winters, discusses the importance of addressing microaggressions and how supporting mental health in the Black Community can help heal society as a whole. Mary-Frances's expertise and perspective will empower you to take that first step toward addressing mental health, particularly in the Black community, and in so doing take a meaningful step toward a more equal world. If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at <a href="https://www.salesforce.com/plus/series/B-Well_Together" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">salesforce.com/plus</a>.

Mary-Frances Winters

 Founder & CEO of The Winters Group, Bestselling Author, and Thought Leader 

Inequality takes a toll on our bodies and minds. So what can we do about it? 

Today's guest believes that we can create a better, more equal world — and it all starts with being an ally at work and in our lives.

Bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of The Winters Group, Mary-Frances Winters, discusses the importance of addressing microaggressions and how supporting mental health in the Black Community can help heal society as a whole. 

Mary-Frances's expertise and perspective will empower you to take that first step toward addressing mental health, particularly in the Black community, and in so doing take a meaningful step toward a more equal world.


Understanding Black Fatigue with Mary-Frances Winters, Founder and CEO of The Winters Group

Every time we eat, there’s a dance happening between our bodies, what we eat, and the environments we harvested that food from. Author and journalist Michael Pollan understands this dance better than anyone, and he joins the podcast to discuss what small changes we can make to our diets that not only take care of the environment but boost our bodies as well. In this extensive conversation, Michael talks about the ways we nourish our bodies and what those processes mean for the planet, lessons learned from gardening, and why cooking your own food is beneficial for both your physical and mental health. Plus, he shares some of his rules for eating, and why his mantra is “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at <a href="https://www.salesforce.com/plus/series/B-Well_Together" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">salesforce.com/plus</a>.

Michael Pollan

Author of "This Is Your Mind on Plants"

Every time we eat, there’s a dance happening between our bodies, what we eat, and the environments we harvested that food from. Author and journalist Michael Pollan understands this dance better than anyone, and he joins the podcast to discuss what small changes we can make to our diets that not only take care of the environment but boost our bodies as well. In this extensive conversation, Michael talks about the ways we nourish our bodies and what those processes mean for the planet, lessons learned from gardening, and why cooking your own food is beneficial for both your physical and mental health. Plus, he shares some of his rules for eating, and why his mantra is “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.”


Greens and a Side of Sustainability with Michael Pollan, Author of "This Is Your Mind on Plants"

This episode welcomes Sarah Williams, Founder of Tough Girl Challenges and the award-winning Tough Girl Podcast. Sarah is a fearless woman who knows no bounds -- she doesn’t just talk about being a tough girl, she lives it. She’s completed 6 marathons in 6 days across the Sahara Desert, hiked the 2,190 mile Appalachian Trail solo in 100 days, and cycled over 4,000 km from Vancouver, Canada to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico. Today, Sarah shares a blueprint for tackling physical and mental challenges. She explains the importance of writing down your "why" and journaling your fears, how visualization and positive self-talk can get you through the tough times, and why she believes that the first step to tackling big physical feats starts with taking a cold shower every morning. If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at <a href="https://www.salesforce.com/plus/series/B-Well_Together" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">salesforce.com/plus</a>.

Sarah Williams

Adventurer, Author, Host of the Award-Winning Podcast ‘Tough Girls’

This episode welcomes Sarah Williams, Founder of Tough Girl Challenges and the award-winning Tough Girl Podcast. Sarah is a fearless woman who knows no bounds -- she doesn’t just talk about being a tough girl, she lives it. She’s completed 6 marathons in 6 days across the Sahara Desert, hiked the 2,190 mile Appalachian Trail solo in 100 days, and cycled over 4,000 km from Vancouver, Canada to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico. Today, Sarah shares a blueprint for tackling physical and mental challenges. She explains the importance of writing down your "why" and journaling your fears, how visualization and positive self-talk can get you through the tough times, and why she believes that the first step to tackling big physical feats starts with taking a cold shower every morning.


Resilience Through Adventure and Physical Challenges with Sarah Williams, Host of the Award-Winning Podcast ‘Tough Girls’

Zoom fatigue. We’ve all experienced it, but why does “Zooming” exhaust us so much? Why do meetings leave us feeling more depleted now than they did pre-pandemic? Here to help answer these questions is Jeremy Bailenson. Jeremy is the founding director of Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab, and he recently wrote an article titled ‘Why video calls cause Zoom fatigue and what to do about it.’ Today, he shares some of the key takeaways from that article and the research his team has analyzed. Jeremy explores topics like nonverbal causes of Zoom fatigue and why having an “all-day mirror” is so exhausting for our brains. Plus, he explains tips and tricks for helping combat the negative effects of video meetings so we can all avoid becoming zoombies. If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at <a href="https://www.salesforce.com/plus/series/B-Well_Together" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">salesforce.com/plus</a>.

Jeremy Bailenson

Professor and Founding Director of Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab

Zoom fatigue. We’ve all experienced it, but why does “Zooming” exhaust us so much? Why do meetings leave us feeling more depleted now than they did pre-pandemic?

Here to help answer these questions is Jeremy Bailenson. Jeremy is the founding director of Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab, and he recently wrote an article titled ‘Why video calls cause Zoom fatigue and what to do about it.’ Today, he shares some of the key takeaways from that article and the research his team has analyzed. Jeremy explores topics like nonverbal causes of Zoom fatigue and why having an “all-day mirror” is so exhausting for our brains. Plus, he explains tips and tricks for helping combat the negative effects of video meetings so we can all avoid becoming zoombies.

If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at salesforce.com/plus.


Overcoming Zoom Fatigue with Jeremy Bailenson, Professor and Founding Director of Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab

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