Are you merely going through the motions, or are you truly making meaning of your journey?

In Episode 63 of the Orlando Health Well-Being Podcast, host Dr. Kenny Tello and special guest Bob Levey challenge everything you thought you knew about reflection. Moving far beyond simple rumination, these seasoned clinicians explore how intentional pauses and reframing our daily "arenas" can prevent burnout. Tune in for a deeply moving, highly relatable conversation that will inspire you to protect your energy, embrace uncertainty, and master the art of personal reflection.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out Episode #22 on the Importance of Slowing Down, and Episode #44 on Energy Management.

Guiding Questions:

1. How can you incorporate Bob's three-step action of reflection into your own high-stress routines?
2. What are your primary "deposits" that restore your capacity, and how do you recognize when your cup is running empty?
3. How does practicing the word "no" serve as a powerful "yes" to your own long-term well-being?
4. How do you navigate the tension between wanting certainty and stepping into the "arena" without knowing the outcome?

Imagine the best version of yourself... what healthy habits would it take to get you there? In this episode, Kelly Matthew, Manager of Corporate Wellness at Orlando Health, outlines a sustainable approach to building healthy habits. She'll help you unpack the obstacles that often prevent success, explore the deeper meaning behind the habits you wish to start, and create long-lasting behaviors centered around the identity you want to achieve.

If you enjoyed this episode, you may also enjoy Episode #40 Finding Your WHY or Episode #44 Energy Management.

Guiding Questions:

Use the following questions (curated by Kelly) to guide your reflection, journaling, or conversations:

1. Complete this sentence, out loud or on paper: 'I am someone who ___.' What comes out first, before you edit it?
2. Who is the type of person that could get the outcome you want — and what would that person believe about themselves?
3. Whose habits do you admire, and what is it about who they are, not what they do, that you're actually drawn to?
4. What matters to you about your health? Not what you think should matter, but what actually honestly matters to you?
5. If no one else would ever know - no praise, no recognition - would you still want this for yourself? Why?
6. Picture your healthiest, most consistent self... one year from now. What does an ordinary Tuesday look like for that person, start to finish?
7. When you imagine your new identity fully (e.g. someone who moves their body, someone who eats with intention, etc.), does it feel like becoming someone new, or like coming back to someone you used to be?

Imagine how your life would be different if you focused your time and energy on things that matter most to you. In this episode, we explore how to shift from accidental patterns to intentional daily habits so that you can thrive personally and professionally. Brian Pavlick, Community Relations Manager for Baptist Health Citizens Hospital and Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabama, describes a simplified approach for building and sustaining habits that support your well-being.

Other Episodes:

If you enjoyed this episode, you may also enjoy Episode #25 Kayla Watson: Habits that Transform or Episode #36 Jasmine Metellus: Self-Care.

Guiding Questions:

1. Brian categorizes his habits into “buckets”-- personal, professional, mental, spiritual, fun, social, and self-care. Which bucket in your life currently needs to be filled? In other words, which bucket requires a bit more attention and improvement based on your current season?
2. Brian and Diane discussed a professional exercise, in which you divide your calendar into squares to analyze how you spend your time and energy. If you were to do this “calendar audit” for yourself, what trends would you notice? What small changes can you make in your daily routine so that your time and energy better align with your values?
3. For your mental bucket, what are some ways you can engage your mind? How can you balance mental activity and mental rest?
4. Journaling is a habit that can help you capture moments, reflect, notice patterns, and provide perspective. How could this practice enhance your life if you took intentional time to slow down and journal for 5 minutes each day?
5. Who are some people in your life that fill your social bucket in a meaningful way? How can you prioritize in-person interactions in those relationships?
   
   
   

In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Nauman Chaudhry explores what high performance truly requires when the stakes are life-or-death. He explains how mental visualization, extreme compartmentalization, and relying on support systems are essential for sustaining peak performance under immense pressure.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out Episode #45 (The Resilience Tank), or Episode #29 (Mental Fitness).

Podcast Questions:

1. What is a high-stakes area in your own life where you could implement step-by-step visualization to build confidence?

2. Do you think strict compartmentalization is sustainable for all professions, or is it uniquely necessary for life-or-death roles?

3. How does admitting vulnerability and asking for help from our support systems actually enhance our overall performance and resilience?

4. How does shifting your perspective from personal ambition to an obligation to serve others change the way you approach your daily work?

This month’s episode of the Orlando Health Well-Being Podcast features Dr. Kenny Tello, Corporate Director of Team Member Well-Being, and Kayla Watson, Well-Being Coach, as they explore how to navigate life’s changes. You’ll learn about different types of change, what makes change so challenging, areas that may be keeping you stuck, and small choices you can make to help you adapt and thrive.

If you enjoyed this episode, you may also enjoy #58 Taking Ownership of HOW You Show Up for Yourself and Others in High-Stress Situations or #39 Creating Lasting Change.

Guiding Questions:
1. In this episode, Kenny mentioned that most change can be categorized into two buckets: chosen change and happening change. What do you notice about yourself when you encounter these different types of change?
2. Regardless of the type of change you may be facing, you always have a choice -- you can choose how you will respond to the change. What are some small choices you can make to support your well-being, even in the midst of change?
3. Kayla mentioned that loosening your grip and living life with a mindset of "open hands" can help you navigate change. Practically speaking, how can you apply this mindset to your circumstances? Are there some things that you can let go of right now?
4. At times, the outcome of change may not be what's most important, but rather who you are becoming in the process. In this season of change, who do you want to become?

What if you were told that there is a free, easily accessible, universal tool that can immediately shift how your body and mind respond to high-stress situations? In this episode, Christine Church, RN at Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital’s PCU, explores how focused and intentional breathwork can help you show up differently for yourself and others. Through awareness and practice, learn how this powerful tool improves self-regulation, enhances your presence, builds resilience, and impacts your environment.

Guiding Questions:

Noticing your own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors is the first step towards self-regulation. What do you notice about yourself in high-stress situations? How does stress impact you emotionally, mentally, and physically?

1. How can you incorporate this powerful tool of breathwork into your professional and/or personal routines?
2. In what ways do you want to show up differently for yourself and others? How could owning your breathwork help in this process?

Related Episodes:

#45 Kelly Matthew – The Resilience Tank

#46 Bob Levesque – Mental Movement

Teamwork is evolving.

Productivity, performance, and job satisfaction rely on teamwork. In this episode, you'll hear from experts on the Orlando Health Well-Being Cabinet as they unpack the process of building and strengthening a team over time. This panel of well-being experts (Dr. Kenny Tello, Gretchen Santana, Kelly Matthew, Bob Levesque, Diane Anderson, and Kayla Watson) explores the connection between intentionality, alignment, and culture with the overarching theme of organizational well-being. Regardless of your role, this episode will provide you with practical next steps to enhance teamwork in your profession.

To go deeper, check out two related episodes from the Orlando Health Well-Being Podcast: #55 with Leticia Valentin, which highlights innovation and problem-solving through curiosity, and #42 with Frankie Morales, which explores optimism, potential, and teamwork.

Here are a few questions that can be used for a discussion around the content from this episode:

1. What kind of culture do you want for your team?
2. As demands increase, challenges arise, and changes occur, how can you and your team continually adapt in a way that supports well-being and enhances the team culture?
3. What steps can you take to improve connection, trust, and accountability within your team?

In this THROWBACK episode, we revisit a previous conversation with Morgan Kennedy-Lamphier, Manager of Business Relationship Management for the IT/CE ERP team at Orlando Health. She shares her own personal story of self-discovery and the different ways she cultivates and maintains joy in all areas of her life.

If you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy Episode #43 Choosing an Optimistic Mindset or Episode #48 Let’s Have Some Fun.

Guiding Questions:

1. What activities, places, or people bring you joy?
2. What are some simple ways that you can share joy with others, both professionally and personally?
3. How can you stage your environment to encourage joy and well-being?