Workplace Health Talks for Workplace Well-beings 2024

with Anthia Koullouros, naturopath, author, speaker, and educator with 30 years of clinical experience and well-being expertise.

Why become a workplace well-being?

  • Improved Employee Health: Health talks provide valuable information on various aspects of well-being, including nutrition, stress management, physical fitness, and mental health. Employees gain knowledge that can help them make healthier choices, leading to improved overall health and reduced risk of chronic diseases. 
  • Enhanced Productivity:  Healthier employees are often more productive. When employees are physically and mentally well, they are better equipped to focus on their tasks, meet deadlines, and contribute positively to the workplace.
  • Reduced Absenteeism:  By promoting healthy habits and preventive measures, workplace health talks can help reduce the frequency of employee absences due to illness. This benefits employers by maintaining a more consistent workforce and reducing the costs associated with absenteeism.
  • Lower Healthcare Costs: Encouraging preventive health measures can lead to lower healthcare costs for both employees and employers. This includes a decrease in insurance claims and medical expenses related to preventable conditions. 
  • Increased Employee Engagement: When employers invest in their employees' well-being, it nurtures a sense of care and appreciation. This can lead to increased job satisfaction and higher employee retention rates.
  • Positive Work Environment: Health talks contribute to creating a positive workplace culture that values the holistic well-being of employees. This can lead to improved morale and a sense of community within the organisation.
  • Stress Reduction: As a naturopath, I understand the detrimental effects of stress on health. Workplace health talks often include strategies for managing stress, which can help employees cope with the demands of their jobs more effectively.
  • Supportive Resources: Provide employees with resources, such as handouts or recommended readings, to complement the information shared during the talks. This empowers them to take proactive steps toward their well-being. 
  • Feedback and Continuous Improvement:  Encourage feedback from employees to gauge the effectiveness of the health talks and make improvements accordingly. This demonstrates a commitment to their well-being and ensures that the content remains relevant.

01 Energy & Brain Health Talk

  • Definition of holistic health, well-being, and naturopathy.
  • The long-term consequences of low mental and physical energy on overall health.
  • Modern stress and lifestyles that bombard us, disrupting focus and energy.
  • Dependence on, and the damage caused by, excessive use of stimulants and depressants to cope with low mental and physical energy.
  • The significance of daily rituals for maintaining overall health, including morning, end-of-workday, and nighttime rituals, as well as monthly and seasonal rituals.
  • Ways to naturally and sustainably increase energy without resorting to quick fixes that harm well-being.
  • Optimisation of brain function through nutrition, cognitive exercises, and stress management techniques.

02 Regulating Stress Talk

  • Definition of holistic health, well-being, and naturopathy.
  • Long-term consequences of stress on mental and physical health.
  • The impact of relentless productivity and perfectionism on stress levels.
  • The cycle of stress responses: fight, flight, and freeze.
  • Coping mechanisms for stress, including striving, perfecting, and overworking.
  • Dependence on and the damage caused by excessive use of stimulants and depressants to cope with stress, such as caffeine, drugs, alcohol, and food.
  • Significance of daily rituals for maintaining overall health, including morning, end-of-workday, and night time rituals, as well as monthly and seasonal rituals.
  • Exploration of practical holistic techniques to address and manage stress, including dietary, lifestyle, and strategies to reduce overwhelm.

03 Women’s Health Talk

  • Definition of holistic health, well-being, and naturopathy.
  • The importance of holistic health in women's lives.
  • Overview of the focus areas for women's health, including fertility years, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause.
  • Factors influencing women's health, such as diet, gut health, energy, sleep, cognitive function, and the nervous system.
  • Significance of daily rituals for maintaining overall health, including morning, end-of-workday, and night time rituals, as well as monthly and seasonal rituals.
  • The central role of regulating the nervous system and implementing seasonal cleanses and health resets in women's holistic health.
  • Practical steps for caring for women's health at various stages of life.

04 Gut Health Talk

  • Definition of holistic health, well-being, and naturopathy.
  • An overview of common gut health symptoms and diseases.
  • Understanding digestion, absorption, and elimination processes.
  • The importance of your gut microbiome.
  • Explaining how the gut-brain axis functions.
  • Identifying various factors contributing to poor gut health, including diet, energy, sleep, infections, and the nervous system.
  • Significance of daily rituals for maintaining overall health, including morning, end-of-workday, and night time rituals, as well as monthly and seasonal rituals.
  • Practical steps for maintaining and improving gut health.

About Anthia

Anthia Koullouros is a highly experienced naturopath, homoeopath, and herbalist with three decades of clinical practice. She earned her degrees in 1994 and immediately embarked on her consulting career.  

Today, Anthia is based in Paddington, Sydney, Australia, where she operates her Naturopathic Clinic, Apothecary, and Apotheca by Anthia Tea & Tisane Store. In this space, she consults with patients, crafts herbal tonics, and expertly blends teas and tisanes.

Anthia extends her expertise online through Akademeia by Anthia, offering a range of Courses & Programs grounded in her vast knowledge and extensive clinical experience.

As an accomplished author, Anthia wrote 'I am Food - Eating Your Way To Health,' initially published in 2014 and recently reissued in a new edition in January 2023. She is currently working on her second book, focusing on holistic healing.

In addition to her written work, Anthia engages with a wide audience through her popular Substack newsletter, 'How To Holistically Heal,' with thousands of subscribers. Each week, she delves into a different topic, sharing her wisdom and insights.

With an unwavering dedication to holistic health and wellness, Anthia's mission is to empower individuals to attain optimal health and wellbeing through natural and healthy lifestyle choices.

Email us hello@apothecabyanthia.com for our 2024 Workplace Health Talk for Workplace Well-beings Catalogue.