Is mental health part of your workplace?In light of World Mental Health Day, we explore how human-centered leadership protects the well-being of both leaders and teams. At Womena, we’re redefining the workplace through feminist values and radical empathy for life’s unpredictable ups and downs. Hosted by Elissa Freiha (@freiha) and Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx ... Show More
Apr 22
S2 Bonus | Why is "Girlboss" Problematic?
Let’s talk about the rise and fall of girlboss culture. We unpack why some women founders had to adopt problematic values to succeed, why calling someone a boss lady feels strange, and how today’s female leadership can be supportive, creative, and far from competitive toxicity. خ ... Show More
15m 31s
Feb 2026
S3 EP20 | Five Life Lessons We Learned The Hard Way
What would you tell your younger self if you had met her? For us, the first advice we would give our younger selves is learning how to accept advice, how to slow down in a world that glorifies constant doing, and how to make space to simply exist. In this episode, we explore the ... Show More
48m 41s
Feb 2026
S2 EP19 | Who Taught Men This? The Patriarchy is Exhausting
In this episode, we unpack what toxic masculinity really is, not as a label to shame men, but as a pattern that often hurts men first before anyone else. Through an open conversation with mental health advocate Mohamed Elma'andi we explore how men are shaped by childhood and soci ... Show More
55m 22s
Dec 2019
Designing the Mentally Healthy Workplace
In earlier episodes of this show, we’ve talked about how to open a dialogue about mental health and work, and how both employees and leaders can navigate a mental health issue at work. In this episode, host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with Kelly Greenwood, founder and CEO of Mind Sh ... Show More
53m 18s
Aug 2021
Top Tip: How to make your mental health at work a priority
Let’s talk about mental health in the workplace. This episode is especially for leaders, although everyone in any workplace can benefit. Research shows there’s still a stigma when it comes to sharing our struggles at work. So, as a leader, how can you up the care factor? Links Di ... Show More
4m 34s
Aug 2021
Send this to your manager
Let’s talk about mental health in the workplace. This episode is especially for leaders, although everyone in any workplace can benefit. Research shows there’s still a stigma when it comes to sharing our struggles at work. So, as a leader, how can you up the care factor? Links Di ... Show More
4m 48s
Dec 2023
It’s Time to Talk to Your Team About Mental Health
The business world is beginning to recognize the importance of mental health. That’s why writer, entrepreneur, and podcast host Morra Aarons-Mele says that the more we understand and talk about our own mental health, the better we are as managers and colleagues. In this episode, ... Show More
30m 59s
May 2024
Mental Health in the Workplace, with Rosie
Rosie, Robin, and Headspace coach Corey answer questions about navigating life when you’re still growing, dealing with a breakup when you caused it, and handling a coworker who stresses you out. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're focusing on strengthening our ability to ma ... Show More
35m 11s
Jul 2024
How to Create a Stress-Free Workplace
<p>In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome an inspiring guest: Scott Domann, Chief People Officer at Calm. Scott shares his journey from senior HR roles at Facebook and Netflix to his current position at Calm, where he combines his passion for mental health with ... Show More
39m 58s