How Psychological Safety Drives Real Productivity in the Workplace (& in Life) | Beth Finkle

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Mental and emotional well-being isn’t just a personal issue, it’s deeply professional too.

Whether it’s postpartum anxiety, ADHD, or the sheer overload of modern life, showing up to work every day as your whole self isn’t easy. And yet, it’s essential.

In this episode of Prevention Pioneers, Laura sits down with Beth Finkle, a wellbeing leader at Wawa, professor, TEDx speaker, and mother of four, to talk about what it really takes to integrate identity, feelings, and leadership in the workplace.

Beth shares her journey of rethinking “success,” navigating neurodiversity, and why emotional transparency can actually improve organizational performance.

From her experiences with perimenopause and overstimulation to the generational divide around mental health, she brings honest, actionable insights to the table.

Together, they also discuss the power of restorative practices, percentage-based team check-ins, and why even something as small as crying at work deserves a fresh look.

If you’ve ever felt like you're holding it together with duct tape—or leading a team that is—this episode is for you.

Tune in now to learn more.


Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)
Meet Beth (01:04)
Mental health in the workplace (10:55)
All about psychological safety (14:30)
Generational differences in the workplace (18:15)
Why early intervention is a must (26:15)

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