Wellness While You Work: Sleep, Movement, and Mental Wellness, and Why it Matters w/ Jennifer Mohawk

In this episode of MSLead Chronicles, Mary and Chad sit down with Jennifer Mohawk, PhD, to explore a side of leadership that doesn’t get enough attention: how physical well-being affects the way we lead.

Drawing on her background in biological psychology, circadian neuroscience, Medical Affairs, and fitness, Jennifer discusses the science behind movement, sleep, stress, and recovery and why these factors matter for both MSLs and the leaders who support them. The conversation looks at the unique demands of Field Medical, including frequent travel, disrupted routines, long days, and the risk of burnout.

Jennifer also shares practical ways leaders can create healthier team cultures without turning wellness into another item on the corporate checklist. From recognizing the effects of circadian disruption to encouraging movement and modeling sustainable habits, this episode challenges leaders to think differently about performance.

Because taking care of your team isn’t separate from leadership. It’s part of it.