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Prevention PioneersLeading Through Chaos: Insights from Jack LynchIn this episode of "Prevention Pioneers," host Mike Holloway sits down with Jack Lynch, former President and CEO of Main Line Health, to discuss his experiences and insights on leading through chaotic times. Jack shares his journey of navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of transparency, resilience, and mental health support within the healthcare workforce. Explore the crucial role of prevention in healthcare and discover how fostering a supportive environment can contribute to a healthier community.Jack also explores the importance of mental health as an integral part of overall well-being and the...
2025-11-2138 min
Prevention PioneersWhy Vulnerability Is a Leader’s Superpower (And How to Leverage It)Why Vulnerability Is a Leader’s Superpower (And How to Leverage It) With Katrina MoriartyHosted by Laura Kunz, this episode features Katrina Moriarty, COO of Aon Consumer Benefit Solutions and mental health advocate. Katrina discusses why it’s important for leaders everywhere to model vulnerability, openness, and calm in times of change to foster trust, psychological safety, and stronger team performance.Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Fostering good mental health in a large team (01:04)On transformational leadership (05:39)What NOT to do as an operations leader (08:22)...
2025-10-2836 minPrevention PioneersWhy Vulnerability Is a Leader’s Superpower (And How to Leverage It)Why Vulnerability Is a Leader’s Superpower (And How to Leverage It) With Katrina MoriartyHosted by Laura Kunz, this episode features Katrina Moriarty, COO of Aon Consumer Benefit Solutions and mental health advocate. Katrina discusses why it’s important for leaders everywhere to model vulnerability, openness, and calm in times of change to foster trust, psychological safety, and stronger team performance.Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Fostering good mental health in a large team (01:04)On transformational leadership (05:39)What NOT to do as an operations leader (08:22)...
2025-10-2835 min
WorkTech PodcastPitchFest Prize Winner, Market Standout: Spirence’s Scalable Approach to Mental WellnessIn this episode of WorkTech, George LaRocque sits down with Laura Kunz, co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of Spirence, the runner-up at this year’s HR Tech PitchFest. Spirence is tackling a critical gap in workplace mental health: the 75% of employees who don’t need clinical care but still want support. Laura shares how her background in behavioral health shaped the platform’s preventive approach, why Spirence is designed for daily use rather than crisis moments, and how their model is driving unexpected engagement with traditional EAPs. They also unpack the PitchFest experience, the credibility boost it delivered, and Spiren...
2025-10-1533 minPrevention PioneersSlow Down, It's Your Fastest Path to GrowthSlow Down, It's Your Fastest Path to Growth With Matt EspeHosted by Laura Kunz, this episode features Matt Espe, chairman, director, advisor, and investor who has led transformations in several multi‑billion dollar firms (including Armstrong, GE, and Icon). Matt discusses what it takes to achieve sustainable transformation and why leaders everywhere need to prioritize team wellbeing, trust, and patience just as much as strategy and execution.Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Supporting your team’s wellbeing through big changes (01:18)Navigating the return-to-office times (06:22)Leading organ...
2025-10-1439 minPrevention PioneersYou Need to Separate Who You Are From What You Do, Here’s Why | David MattsonAre you confusing what you do with who you are?It's one of the biggest traps high performers fall into, especially in leadership and sales. They chase success, hit goals, and take pride in results, but when things go wrong, they don’t just feel like they failed at a task, they feel like THEY are the failure.In this episode, special host Mike Holloways sits down with David Mattson, Executive Chairman of Sandler, to discuss just that.David has spent nearly four decades coaching leaders and sales professionals on how to stay re...
2025-09-3039 minPrevention PioneersCole Hamels on Playing Big, Living Well, and Avoiding BurnoutWhat does success look like to you?For many, it’s about being the best and reaching the top, and sure, that’s part of it. But lasting success is what happens when the pressure is on and when failure strikes.Someone who knows this very well is our guest - World Series MVP and MLB legend Cole Hamels.Cole spent nearly two decades competing at the highest level of baseball. But he’s here to talk about the inner game.Laura and Mike sit down with Cole to explore what it rea...
2025-09-1642 minPrevention PioneersA New Take on Resilience | Mike HollowayFriends, what does resilience mean to you?Many would say it’s about staying strong in the face of adversity and life’s difficulties, and they would be right.But that’s not all.The truth is, resilience doesn’t always mean being tough and taking all the hits; in fact, sometimes, it’s all about the willingness to be open and vulnerable—yes, even as a leader.Someone who understands the power of resilience is our guest on the podcast this week, our very own founder, the amazing Mike Holloway.Mike is...
2025-09-0230 min
The Good Counsel PodcastPrevention First with Laura Kunz of SpirenceOn this episode of the Good Counsel Podcast, host Eric Bricker welcomes Laura Kunz, co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of Spirence, a preventative mental health platform reshaping the way employers support their workforce. Laura shares how Spirence bridges the gap left by traditional employee assistance programs, offering confidential on-demand resources, expert-led content, and prevention strategies that resonate with today's employees. They discuss how COVID shifted the stigma around mental wellness, why prevention is becoming essential in workplace benefits, and how Spirence has achieved utilization rates far beyond traditional models. Laura also opens up about her personal career...
2025-09-0245 minPrevention PioneersHow to Lead When the Stakes Are Life or Death | Houston ParkLeading in the midst of chaos, when lives hang in the balance, is a challenge few can master. And no one knows this better than our guest on the Prevention Pioneers podcast this week, the amazing Houston Park.Houston is a true leader in the field of crisis management, he has spent decades leading teams through life-and-death situations, from his work as a firefighter and paramedic to his time consulting on disaster preparedness internationally. He’s no stranger to high-pressure moments where every decision matters. In this episode, he opens up about what it r...
2025-08-1556 minPrevention PioneersThe Power of Honest Leadership in a Broken System | Sims TillirsonIn this episode of Prevention Pioneers, Laura sits down with Sims Tillirson, a mental health messaging strategist, keynote speaker, and president of the board of directors for Pathways to Healing, a rape crisis center. Sims takes us on a deeply personal journey, sharing how his experiences with trauma, addiction, and recovery have shaped his life and his career alike.He also talks about how, in a world that often demands perfection, especially from men, his decision to share his story of childhood sexual abuse and CPTSD publicly became a game-changer. What began as a vulnerable p...
2025-08-0144 minPrevention PioneersHow ONE Role is Changing Campus Mental Health | Dr. Jessi GoldSomewhere between trying to fix the system and surviving inside of it, many of us start asking: is there a better way?In this episode of Prevention Pioneers, Laura sits down with Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist, bestselling author, and the first-ever Chief Wellness Officer for the university of Tennessee system which encompasses all five campuses of the University of Tennessee.Together, Laura and Jessi explore how wellness—too often treated as a checkbox—can become a deeply rooted value across institutions.Jessi shares the behind-the-scenes story of how her role came to be...
2025-07-1558 minPrevention PioneersWhat If We Could Prevent Mental Health Issues BEFORE They Happen? | Jason RichmondSome days, it feels like we’re all just trying to hold it together, and even the best of us experience mental health challenges. The pressures of work, life, and everything in between are piling up—and our mental health is paying the price. But what if we didn’t have to wait until everything feels like too much to get support?In this episode of Prevention Pioneers, Laura sits down with Jason Richmond, Chief Growth Officer at Kindly Human and long-time mental health clinician. With a background that spans outpatient therapy...
2025-07-0148 minPrevention PioneersMental Health Literacy at Work & Why We Need It (Now More Than Ever) | Shira WilenskyDo you ever feel like you’re juggling more than just your work? You’re not alone.Between balancing the demands of your job, personal challenges, and the constant pressure to show up as your best self, it’s not always easy to thrive at work. The modern workplace (and life) has made it difficult—if not impossible—to take care of yourself and your mental health.But the truth is, taking care of your mental health is just as important for your professional success as it is for your personal well-being.
2025-06-1750 minPrevention PioneersHow Psychological Safety Drives Real Productivity in the Workplace (& in Life) | Beth FinkleMental 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 neur...
2025-06-0335 minPrevention PioneersThe Secret to a Thriving Workplace Wellness Program | Kellie RegnNavigating mental health in the workplace efficiently can be done—one employee at a time. Focusing on your team’s mental well-being is a must, especially in our post-pandemic world where people everywhere are dealing with more depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.But how can you offer each employee the exact support they need? After all, mental health isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept. In fact, it’s as unique as the people who experience it. When it comes to creating a workplace culture that truly supports well-being, there are a few things you...
2025-05-2044 minPrevention PioneersHow to Spark Resilience Across a 5-Generation Workforce | Joe CoughlinFive generations. One workplace. A thousand different views on mental health. What sparks resilience for one might sound foreign to another.So with this emotional tug-of-war companies are facing, what can we do to build wellness strategies that truly reach everyone?This week on Prevention Pioneers, Laura sits down with Joe Coughlin, the CEO and founder of Corporate Risk Solutions. Joe has over 30 years of experience in the consulting, advisory, underwriting, and brokerage segments of the insurance industry. Over that time, he has originated thousands of engagements and provided services for many of t...
2025-05-0645 min
The Recovery.com PodcastProgressions in Employee Wellness: Supporting Mental Health Literacy and Well-Being with Laura Kunz (Episode 8)Tune into this week's episode with guest Laura Kunz, Vice President of the employee wellness platform Spirence and Director of External Relations at Futures Recovery Healthcare. With over 15 years of professional experience and a personal journey with addiction recovery, Laura offers unique insights on mental health literacy and recovery as a whole. Don't miss this fun and educational episode!
2024-07-0344 min
The Workplace Wonderers: Workplace Lessons from ExpertsMental Health Literacy w/ Laura KunzExplore the critical topic of mental health literacy in the workplace on the latest episode of 'The Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts.'
Join host Blake Cohen and special guest Laura Kunz, Vice President of Spirence Wellness, as they delve into strategies for fostering a supportive workplace culture.
From understanding mental health literacy to practicing active listening and empowering employees with purpose, this episode offers practical insights for enhancing mental well-being and productivity.
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on creating inclusive and mentally healthy work environments.
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2024-02-1653 min
Beyond The Balance Sheet PodcastRecovery for High Performers With Mike HollowayFutures Recovery Health provides high-quality mental health services, including a program for the wealthy, on a 10-acre property in Tequesta, Florida. In this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, CEO Mike Holloway explains the origins of this family-owned enterprise and the reasons behind its out-of-network model. Mike describes the facility, the factors that make it a premier mental health facility choice, the care provided, and the importance of family involvement. If you or someone you know is suffering from a mental health disorder, this episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE: [1:41] Mike describes h...
2023-11-2232 min
Finding New WatersUnlocking the Crisis: A Deep Dive into Health Literacy, Trauma, and Substance Abuse with Laura KunzJoin host Graham Doerge in a transformative conversation with Dr. Harold Hong and special guest Laura Kunz, a behavioral healthcare veteran with over 14 years of experience. Laura currently oversees external relations for Futures Recovery Healthcare and serves as Vice President for their sister company, Spirence. A passionate mental health advocate, she brings a wealth of knowledge and community service background to the conversation.
Key Highlights:
Why Health Literacy Matters: Dr. Harold Hong stresses the dire need for improved health literacy, citing how ignorance or denial can set people on...
2023-09-0540 min