Every dollar you spend is a reflection of what you value the most. Yet, many of us fall into habits of mindless consumption, missing the opportunity to use our resources for genuine fulfillment. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews marketing professor Nicole L. Mead on what it means to spend meaningfully.

The founder and director of the Well-Being Research Lab (WiRL), Nicole L. Mead aims to uncover novel psychological insights that can be harnessed to improve personal, societal, and environmental well-being. Impressively, her research has been published in Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Consumer Research, and Journal of Marketing.

In this episode, Nicole L. Mead delves into the various misconceptions most people have about well-being, as well as how it can be affected by our spending. Additionally, Nicole L. Mead shares useful pointers on shifting from impulsive to intentional spending, prioritizing purchases that align with long-term goals, and using money as a tool for personal growth, rather than momentary gratification.

Together, Lu and Nicole L. Mead discuss practical tips for transforming our relationship with money and spending more meaningfully. So, if you’re ready to make every dollar count towards a happier, more meaningful life, tune in to this episode and join us on the journey to well-being!

Visit Nicole L. Mead’s work via the following platforms: York University: https://schulich.yorku.ca/faculty/nicole-mead/ Science Direct: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352250X22000446

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Financial well-being is a cornerstone of overall health and happiness, yet it’s often misunderstood or neglected in pursuit of materialism. This week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant interviews financial wellness expert Joyce Marter, LCPC on what healthy financial behavior looks like.

With over 20 years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist and entrepreneur, Joyce Marter, LCPC’s current mission as a speaker, corporate trainer, coach, and consultant, is to inspire others to improve their mental and financial health, work-life balance, and relationships, using proven strategies and innovative tools from psychology. The author behind best-selling book The Financial Mindset Fix, Joyce Marter, LCPC also writes for various media outlets by the likes of MoneyGeek, Psychology Today, and The Huffington Post.

In this episode, Joyce Marter, LCPC sheds light on the emotions behind financial decision-making, as well as how financial stress can affect an individual’s mental and physical health. Additionally, Joyce Marter, LCPC shares personal anecdotes of her experience with financial stress during her entrepreneurial journey, revealing that a shift in mindset played a major role in achieving her financial goals.

Together, Dina and Joyce Marter, LCPC exchange practical tips for building healthy financial habits. So, whether you’re looking to take control of your finances, or simply want to understand how money affects your well-being, tune in for an episode packed with actionable insights backed by science!

Visit Joyce Marter, LCPC’s work via the following links: Joyce Marter, LCPC's Website: https://www.joyce-marter.com/ The Financial Mindset Fix: https://www.joyce-marter.com/book/the-financial-mindset-fix/

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In today's increasingly digital world, many of us find ourselves working remotely or in hybrid environments. But how do we maintain our social well-being when we're physically distant from our colleagues? This week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo is joined by business psychologist Helen Morris Brown to learn more.

Formerly a theatre stage manager and corporate film producer, Helen Morris Brown holds a master’s degree in occupational psychology. Having been a management trainer, consultant, and speaker since the mid-1990s, Helen Morris Brown’s background in show business inspires her to entertain and educate audiences when speaking in organizations and at conferences. Impressively, she has worked with international companies by the likes of Honda, Janssen, and the Home Office, as well as a slew of smaller businesses and charities.

In this episode, Helen Morris Brown reveals insights on the importance of social well-being for remote workers, as well as practical tips for fostering virtual team bonding. To add, she details the common challenges faced by remote workers and offers advice on managing them.

Together, Lu and Helen Morris Brown discuss the various ways to support remote employee well-being. So, whether you’re a remote worker, team leader, or human resources professional, tune in to this episode for valuable takeaways on maintaining your social well-being in remote working environments!

Visit Helen Morris Brown’s work: https://www.helenmorrisbrown.com/

Connect with Helen Morris Brown via the following platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_helen_mb/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenmorrisbrown/

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