The Well-Being Manifesto
The Well-Being Manifesto
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Welcome to The Well-Being Manifesto Podcast where we translate science and experience into realistic and sustainable way of living. In each episode we offer clear, practical strategies surrounding physical, mental, relational, social, professional, and financial health and more...whether within your home, your community, or place of work. The Well-Being Manifesto is hosted by Dr. Moain Abu Dabrh and Dr. David Freeman—two clinician-researchers and changemakers who have spent their careers advancing whole-person care. Join us as we focus on real lives and real change...with Less Hype. More Truth. Better Living.
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The podcast covers a wide range of topics centered on physical, mental, relational, social, professional, and financial health. Specific episode examples include discussions on ancient wellness practices, evidence-based frameworks for personal growth, and the integration of emotional intelligence in workplaces. The show emphasizes realistic and sustainable approaches to living well in both personal and professional contexts.
Welcome to The Well-Being Manifesto Podcast where we translate science and experience into realistic and sustainable way of living. In each episode we offer clear, practical strategies surrounding physical, mental, relational, social, professional, and financial health and more…whether within your home, your community, or place of work. The Well-Being Manifesto is hosted by Dr. Moain Abu Dabrh and Dr. David Freeman—two clinician-researchers and changemakers who have spent their careers advancing whole-person care. Join us as we focus on real lives and real change…with Less Hype. More Truth. Better Living.
What if respect at work wasn’t just “nice to have,” but a critical driver of health, performance, belonging, and wellbeing?
In this episode of The Well-Being Manifesto Podcast, hosts Dr. Moain Abu Dabrh and Dr. David Freeman are joined by renowned researcher, author, and speaker Dr. Christine Porath, one of the world’s leading experts on civility, incivility, burnout, and workplace culture.
Dr. Porath, author of Mastering Civility and Mastering Community at Work, shares decades of research showing how everyday behaviors—often small and unconscious—shape burnout, psychological safety, engagement, trust, and health in workplaces, healthcare systems, and communities.
In this wide-ranging and deeply human conversation, you’ll learn:
How incivility and burnout spread like contagion in organizations
What the “witness effect” is and why simply observing rudeness harms performance and wellbeing
Why stress and overwhelm are the #1 drivers of uncivil behavior
How respect, listening, and small acts of kindness improve health outcomes and patient satisfaction
The hidden costs of toxic leadership and disengaged cultures
Why community and belonging are essential for thriving at work and beyond
Practical, small-but-mighty actions anyone can take to build a more civil, supportive workplace
The challenges and opportunities of hybrid and virtual work for trust and connection
This episode is essential listening for leaders, clinicians, managers, and anyone interested in burnout prevention, workplace wellbeing, organizational culture, psychological safety, leadership, employee engagement, and whole person care.
At its core, this conversation reminds us that civility is not soft—it’s powerful, and that how we treat one another shapes not only our work, but our health and lives.
(01:36) – Dr. Christine’s Personal Journey
(05:11) – Early Signs of Workplace Culture Issues
(06:44) – Understanding Burnout and Incivility
(07:42) – The Witness Effect and Negative Contagion
(14:25) – The Importance of Feedback and Self-Awareness
(16:47) – Building Community and Thriving at Work
(21:47) – Practical Steps to Foster Community
(24:46) – Character and Core Values in Leadership
(26:53) – Challenges and Opportunities in Virtual Work Environments
(32:53) – Small Acts of Kindness: Making a Big Impact
(41:45) – Rapid Fire Round: Personal Insights and Practices
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Inward with courage. Outward with compassion.
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