Work. Health. Me.

Andrea Leipelt

Work. Health. Me. is an English-language podcast about healthy work, occupational health, occupational safety and corporate health management. The podcast focuses on prevention, real working conditions and practical perspectives from different professions. Each episode addresses key questions around health at work: How can working conditions be designed in a healthy way? What does prevention really mean in everyday working life? Which roles and professions contribute to sustainable health at work? The English episodes are selected translations from the German podcast “Arbeit. Gesund. Ich.” New episodes are released once a month. Hosted by Andrea Leipelt, specialist in occupational and general medicine.

Episodes

  1. Mental Health at Work – Beyond Awareness

    Jun 15

    Mental Health at Work – Beyond Awareness

    Why Healthy Workplaces Matter More Than Ever Mental health at work is one of the most important topics of our time. Organizations are talking more openly about stress, burnout, and resilience than ever before. But awareness alone is not enough. In this episode, occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explores what mental health at work really means – and why it is not just an individual responsibility, but a result of working conditions, leadership, and organizational culture. You will learn: why mental health is essential for performance and sustainability how modern work environments increase psychological strain how to recognize early warning signs why psychological safety is a key factor for healthy workplaces and what organizations can do to move from awareness to real action Healthy work is not an extra. It is essential. Contact: arbeit.gesund@web.de mental health at work, workplace mental health, psychological safety, stress at work, burnout prevention, leadership, occupational health

  2. Work Design – The Key to Healthy Work

    May 15

    Work Design – The Key to Healthy Work

    How workload, structure and recovery shape mental health at work This episode explores how work design influences mental health at work. Occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explains why healthy work depends not only on individual coping, but also on clear tasks, manageable workload, recovery, structure, and a certain degree of control. A practical episode about prevention, healthy work environments, and sustainable performance. Contact arbeit.gesund@web.de work design, mental health at work, workload, recovery, work organization, work structure, occupational health, healthy work, workplace health, prevention

    15 min
  3. Ergonomics at Work: Small Changes, Big Impact

    Apr 15

    Ergonomics at Work: Small Changes, Big Impact

    How to improve posture, reduce strain, and feel better at your desk In this episode of Work. Health. Me., occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explains how ergonomics at the computer workstation affects health, focus, and productivity. Learn how small adjustments to posture, monitor position, and daily routines can help reduce neck pain, back discomfort, and eye strain. Simple changes can make a big difference for healthier and more effective work. Contact: arbeit.gesund@web.de Resources: OSHA – Ergonomics: https://www.osha.gov/ergonomics Eye health tips: https://www.aoa.org Keywords: ergonomics, workstation setup, office ergonomics, workplace health, posture, movement breaks, eye strain, computer work, workplace wellness, occupational health

    10 min
  4. Movement Breaks – 5 Minutes to Reset Your Energy at Work

    Mar 15

    Movement Breaks – 5 Minutes to Reset Your Energy at Work

    Simple exercises to reduce tension, refresh your focus and stay healthy during the workday. In this episode of Work. Health. Me., occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explains why long periods of sitting affect our health, concentration, and energy levels. She shares three simple movement exercises and practical tips to reduce tension, improve circulation, and stay focused during the workday. Small movement breaks can make a big difference for healthy and productive work. Contact Andrea Leipelt Occupational Physician Email: arbeit.gesund@web.de Keywords movement breaks, occupational health, workplace health, desk work, ergonomics, healthy work, employee health, workplace prevention

  5. The Occupational Physician – A Key Partner for Healthy Work

    Feb 15

    The Occupational Physician – A Key Partner for Healthy Work

    Occupational physicians are often associated with mandatory examinations – but their role goes far beyond that. In this episode of Work. Health. Me., Andrea Leipelt explains what occupational physicians really do and why occupational medicine is a key pillar of prevention and healthy work. Topics include: the legal basis of occupational medicine in Germany, trust, medical confidentiality, and common misconceptions, workplace risk assessment and preventive measures, corporate health management and practical examples, challenges for occupational physicians themselves, and future perspectives including digitalization and AI. A clear, practical episode about prevention, responsibility, and the human side of healthy work. Healthy work is not an extra. It is the foundation of good work.

    14 min
  6. Trailer - Work. Health. Me.

    Jan 15

    Trailer - Work. Health. Me.

    Work. Health. Me. is a podcast about healthy work, occupational health, occupational safety and corporate health management. This podcast shares practical perspectives, real working conditions and prevention-focused insights from different professions. The English episodes are selected translations from the German podcast Arbeit. Gesund. Ich. and are released once a month.

    3 min

Trailer

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Work. Health. Me. is an English-language podcast about healthy work, occupational health, occupational safety and corporate health management. The podcast focuses on prevention, real working conditions and practical perspectives from different professions. Each episode addresses key questions around health at work: How can working conditions be designed in a healthy way? What does prevention really mean in everyday working life? Which roles and professions contribute to sustainable health at work? The English episodes are selected translations from the German podcast “Arbeit. Gesund. Ich.” New episodes are released once a month. Hosted by Andrea Leipelt, specialist in occupational and general medicine.

Information

  • Creator
    Andrea Leipelt
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Andrea Leipelt
  • Show Website
    Work. Health. Me.