In this episode of the Wellness at Work Podcast, brought to you by The Learning and Development Projects at Silberman School of Social Work–Hunter College, host Geoff Rogers and his guest, Dr. Stacey Plichta explore how agencies, workplace culture, and systemic structures impact worker wellness.

They dive into the organizational responsibility for employee health, the cultural dynamics that contribute to stress, and the importance of compassionate critique in social worker development. With insights on generational perspectives, the legacy of post-WWII systems, and the evolving nature of remote work, this conversation offers practical reflections on how to institutionalize wellness in meaningful, lasting ways.
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Opening and closing themes: Música Clásica - Rondo Alla Turca. Piano Sonata no. 11, K. 331 - III. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Wellness at Work - Stress, Stressors and the Biology of the Stress Response w/Stacey Plichta.
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In this the second episode of the Wellness at Work podcast, presented by The Learning and Development Projects at Silberman School of Social Work–Hunter College, host Geoff Rogers and his guest, Dr. Stacey Plichta, professor of Health Policy and Management at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, continue their conversation about stress, stressors, and the biological basis of stress.

The episode explores the realities of caseworker stressors and their roots, as well as the nature of the stress response in human beings. Through Stacey and Geoff's conversation, listeners will gain insight into the toll of care work and the protective power of understanding the roots of stress in the lives of social work professionals. This episode continues this thoughtful, grounded series on workplace wellness.
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Opening and closing themes: Música Clásica - Rondo Alla Turca. Piano Sonata no. 11, K. 331 - III. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Subscribe to the Wellness at Work Podcast on:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bgfF88GI6fqcCmEsgYyfh
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/wellness-at-work-podcast/id1837212178
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@silbermanssw

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• Connect with Silberman School of Social Work: https://sssw.hunter.cuny.edu/.
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Wellness at Work - Compassion Fatigue, Burnout and Stress: A Primer w/Stacey Plichta
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In the premiere episode of the Wellness at Work Podcast, presented by The Learning and Development Projects at Silberman School of Social Work–Hunter College, host Geoff Rogers and his guest, Dr. Stacey Plichta, professor of Health Policy and Management at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, introduce the first series of episodes of the Wellness at Work Podcast.

The episode explores the realities of compassion fatigue and burnout—common challenges in the helping professions—and their impact on both physical and mental health. Through Stacey and Geoff's conversation, listeners will gain insight into the toll of care work and the protective power of compassion satisfaction in the lives of social work professionals. This episode sets the tone for a thoughtful, grounded series on workplace wellness.
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Opening and closing themes: Música Clásica - Rondo Alla Turca. Piano Sonata no. 11, K. 331 - III. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Subscribe to the Wellness at Work Podcast on:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bgfF88GI6fqcCmEsgYyfh
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/wellness-at-work-podcast/id1837212178
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@silbermanssw

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• Connect with Silberman School of Social Work: https://sssw.hunter.cuny.edu/.
• Connect with Learning and Development Projects: https://silbermanlearningprojects.com/