Prevention Pioneers

About Prevention Pioneers

About Prevention Pioneers: It’s time to rethink workplace mental health, and explore the power of prevention. Every year, billions of workdays are lost to stress, anxiety, and burnout, costing organizations over $1 trillion in productivity. Traditional programs react to crisis instead of preventing it. Spirence is here to change that. Prevention Pioneers brings you conversations with forward-thinking leaders who are rewriting the rules of organizational wellbeing. Hosted by Laura Kunz, Co-Founder & CGO of Spirence, and Mike Holloway, Co-Founder & CEO, each episode explores what’s working in modern mental health, from data-driven strategies to everyday practices that help people thrive before they hit a breaking point. This is where prevention meets performance and where leaders learn to build resilient cultures that last. Learn more at spirencewellness.com (https://spirencewellness.com/?utm_source=podcast).

Publisher

Spirence

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 May 2025

Latest episode

21 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Jul 2026

   Dani McCauley on Personal Loss and Seeking Support Early

   After losing both her son and her husband within a short span of time, Dani McCauley had to find her way forward, starting with the decision she made early on to get mental health support before things got harder. Dani, Leader of Product and Analytics Innovation at Aon, joins host Mike Holloway for a deeply personal conversation about grief, purpose, and what it really means to be "prevention ready." They dig into the gap most employees face in understanding their own benefits, why stigma still keeps men and first responders from asking for help, and how the discipline she learned at high-stakes poker tables shaped the way she regulates her emotions today. Key Takeaways | Chapters Gaps in employee mental health benefits and the power of "wayfinding" (0:02:14) Navigating profound personal loss and choosing happiness (0:12:10) Breaking the stigma: First responders, men's mental health, and PTSD (0:16:06) Creating purpose out of pain: Building state-level mental health initiatives (0:34:21) Lessons from the poker table on emotional regulation and focusing on the process (0:44:06) How to release pressure and build a "prevention-ready" mental health routine (0:51:17) Listen to Dani's full episode to hear how she turned two of the hardest losses imaginable into a purpose-driven mission, and what it really takes to help your people get support before they’re in crisis. Visit spirencewellness.com to see how Spirence helps organizations build a culture of proactive mental health support, so your team has what they need before they need it. __ Prevention Pioneers is a podcast for leaders committed to using cutting-edge preventative wellness strategies to shift the narrative of mental health, maximize engagement, and minimize absenteeism. Hosted by Mike Holloway, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Spirence and a passionate mental health advocate.

2. 

   22 Jun 2026

   Tom Koehler on Navigating Career Pivots, Finding New Purpose, and Life After Baseball

   What happens when the career you’ve built your entire life around comes to an end? For former MLB pitcher Tom Koehler, the answer wasn't simple. A career-ending shoulder injury forced him out of professional baseball, through more than a year of rehab, and into a career pivot he never planned for. In this episode of Prevention Pioneers, Tom opens up about the mental health challenges of leaving a high-profile career, what it took to navigate his career transition, and how he eventually found new purpose through coaching, community, and new challenges. His story goes beyond baseball into a workplace mental health conversation about what it really takes to navigate an unexpected career pivot, redefine success, and keep moving forward when the plan falls apart. Key Takeaways | Chapters Tom’s journey: From baseball to life after professional sports (0:01:24) Handling unexpected career endings and setbacks (0:04:53) The mental side of rehab, resilience, and identity (0:10:06) Finding new purpose through family, and coaching (0:36:00) Building community and confidence outside your comfort zone (0:39:18) Redefining success and navigating transitions (0:46:07) Ready for inspiration on navigating big life changes? Listen to Tom Koehler’s full story for real-world strategies. Want more resources on career well-being and mental health? Visit spirencewellness.com for expert guides and support. __ Prevention Pioneers is a podcast for leaders committed to using cutting-edge preventative wellness strategies to shift the narrative of mental health, maximize engagement, and minimize absenteeism. Hosted by Laura Kunz, a passionate advocate for mental and holistic health.

3. 

   18 May 2026

   How Nutrition Shapes Mental Health with Lindsay Keosayian and Jillian Maher

   We are what we eat, and the evidence shows that our meals influence not only our physical health but also our mood, attitude, and general well-being. Lindsay Keosayian, an integrative nutrition health coach, and Jillian Maher, founder of Properly Pressed, share how their own health journeys, marked by frustration, crisis, and clarity, led them to discover the power of small, sustainable nutrition changes. Together, they break down the science behind the gut-brain connection, explain why micronutrients such as magnesium and vitamin D matter, and share practical, cost-effective strategies for building healthy habits that actually stick. You don’t need a perfect diet or a complete lifestyle overhaul; you just need one good place to start. Key Takeaways | Chapters Jillian’s journey: sobriety, health crisis, and holistic healing (0:03:47) Lindsay’s story: navigating persistent symptoms through nutrition (0:07:51) The “one change” rule for sustainable progress (0:14:30) Gut health and mental health: the science behind the connection (0:21:10) Micronutrients and mood: what to know (0:27:40) Cost-effective strategies for healthy eating (0:30:36) Mindful eating and the nervous system (0:36:37) Ready to learn how simple food choices can transform mental well-being? Listen to the full conversation with Lindsay and Jillian for practical steps and expert insights. Want more resources on the connection between the body and mental health? Visit spirencewellness.com for mental health education, coaching, and leadership support. __ Prevention Pioneers is a podcast for leaders committed to using cutting-edge preventative wellness strategies to shift the narrative of mental health, maximize engagement, and minimize absenteeism. Hosted by Mike Holloway, President & Co-Founder of Spirence, and a passionate mental health advocate.

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