Wellness Law Podcast

Host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Dr. Romie Morales Rosado, a PhD-trained applied mathematician and data scientist and owner of Legacy Nova, to discuss how workplace wellness programs can better leverage data to prevent problems before they arise. Rosado explains her work helping leaders and institutions make proactive decisions by identifying emerging signals, improving how data is collected, defining a shared lexicon, and creating &ld...

Host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Cynthia Marcotte Stamer to the Wellness Law Podcast to discuss how multiple legal disciplines intersect with “wellness law” and why it should be recognized as a distinct practice area. Stammer, an employee benefits and labor and employment lawyer with deep experience in health plans and ACA/HIPAA-related reforms, describes her public health roots and focus on changing systems rather than hel...

Host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Chase Sterling, executive director of the Wellbeing Think Tank, a 501(c)(3) founded in 2021 that convenes monthly events and an annual summit to elevate evidence-based, integrated workplace wellbeing practices. Sterling explains she created the organization after seeing workplace wellness treated too narrowly and siloed, arguing wellbeing at work requires supporting individuals while changing organizati...

Host Barbara Zabawa interviews Jennifer Lundman, executive director of the Institute for Behavior Change, about why the Institute was founded in the last year to develop credible, sustainable standards for health and wellness coaching—especially for coaches working inside healthcare systems. Lundman describes collaborating with coaches, health systems, and healthcare professionals to confront skepticism and stigma around &ldq...

Host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Mark Brezzell, a former cardiovascular perfusionist with over 20 years in medical affairs who now runs a wellness business focused on the vascular impact of stress. Drawing on his experience in cardiac surgery and developing vascular stents, Brezzell explains that many serious vascular conditions stem from lifestyle and long-term stress, and argues for prevention rather than only medical or legal &ldquo...

Host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Kit Chaskin and Lauren Golanty, co-founders of Third to First, to discuss how traditional Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) frames employees who report harassment or discrimination as adverse third parties, discouraging reporting and shaping HR and management practices. They explain their “Third to First” endorsement, which converts EPLI to first-party reimbursement coverage fo...

Host Barbara Zabawa interviews Kim Williams, founder of the Fair Path Project, about confronting workplace bullying—especially executive abuse—and its impact on employee wellbeing and organizational culture. Williams, a former U.S. diplomat and veteran HR executive, shares how she was directed into HR, why work is central to people’s lives, and how her own experience being abused by a chief executive revealed gaps...

Host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Gretchen Carlson and Julie Roginsky to discuss Lift Our Voices, founded in 2019 to combat workplace silencing through forced arbitration and non-disclosure agreements that often block employees from going to court and speaking about sexual misconduct and other discrimination. Carlson describes her advocacy following her Fox News sexual harassment case and the effort to change laws, while Roginsky explai...

Welcome to the Wellness Law Podcast! In this episode, host Barbara Zabawa interviews Andy Regal, former executive producer at CNBC and global head of video for the Wall Street Journal. Now focusing on workplace bullying, Andy shares insights from his 25 years in the media industry and his upcoming book, 'Surviving Bully Culture: A Career Navigating Workplace Bullying and a Guide for Healing.' Andy reveals the alarming prevalence of...

In this episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Margaret Moore, also known as Coach Meg, the CEO of Wellcoaches. They discuss Coach Meg's extensive efforts advocating for Medicare reimbursement for health coaching services. They delve into the history and current progress of obtaining recognition and reimbursement for health coaches, the strategic partnership with the medical community, and the role of hea...

Welcome to the Wellness Law Podcast! In this episode, host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Darrell Rogers from the Holistic Council. Together, they discuss critical licensing and nutrition practice issues affecting wellness practitioners. Darryl shares insights from his extensive experience in health and wellness policy and advocacy, including his work on Capitol Hill and with various health organizations. Key topics include the role of st...

In this engaging and insightful episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, your host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Dr. Efrat Lemandre, better known as Dr. E, to discuss her unique perspective on medical gaslighting and the empowerment of patients. Dr. E, a renowned public speaker, bestselling author, and medical disruptor, shares her thoughts on the limitations of conventional medicine and how wellness practitioners can bridge the gap. With ov...

Join host Barbara Zabawa on the Wellness Law Podcast as she dives into wellness law from the litigation side with attorney Oren Faircloth of the law firm Siri & Glimstad. Discussing his work on tobacco surcharge lawsuits and employee benefits litigation, Oren explains the regulatory framework and compliance issues surrounding wellness programs. The conversation covers the interpretation of wellness incentives, the impact of pun...

In this episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, hosted by Barbara Zabawa and brought to you by the Center for Health and Wellness Law, Valerie Schranz from Sterling Tax and Accounting Services discusses essential tax and financial considerations for wellness businesses. Topics include choosing the right business entity, importance of separating personal and business expenses, estimated tax payments, bookkeeping, and compliance with pa...

In this insightful episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, host Barbara Zabawa chats with Steven O'Connor, a staff attorney at the National Health Freedom Coalition. Steven explains the mission and work of the Coalition, focusing on health freedom, Safe Harbor laws, the right to refuse medical procedures, and the Expanded Practice Act. Discover how these initiatives aim to empower wellness practitioners and provide alternative health ...

In this enlightening episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Suzanne Hunt, Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, to explore the relationship between public health and wellness. Suzanne discusses her perspective on the distinction and overlap between these fields, emphasizing the importance of systemic approaches in public health and individual wellness. The conversation delves...

In this episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, Barbara Zabawa hosts Charlie Hodson, Vice President of Business Development at CPH Insurance. They delve into various types of liability insurance crucial for wellness practitioners, including general liability, professional liability, and cyber liability. Charlie clarifies common misunderstandings, elaborates on the distinction between claims-made and occurrence-based policies, and prov...

In this episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, host Barbara Zabawa enjoys a deep conversation with Pamela Miles, an internationally renowned reiki master and pioneer in bringing Reiki practice to conventional medicine. Pamela shares her intriguing journey into Reiki, her daily practice, and how she teaches others to harness self-healing. The discussion turns to the potential regulation of Reiki and similar alternative wellness practi...

In this episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, host Barbara Zabawa welcomes Dr. Amy Bantham, CEO and founder of Move to Live More, to discuss her journey and the importance of the PHIT Act. Dr. Bantham, who has a Doctor of Public Health from Harvard T. Chan School of Public Health, shares her experience as a fitness professional and advocate for integrating medical, public health, and fitness communities. The conversation delves into...