The New Work-life Balance | Expert Future of Work Insights

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About This Episode 

In this special Expert Insights edition of The Future of Work® Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving world of workplace wellness. Angela R. Howard, an equity-centered culture strategist and founder of Call for Culture, explains why the workplace must shift from extraction to enrichment — or risk irrelevance. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a physician and burnout researcher, demystifies clinical burnout and the warning signs leaders often miss. Peggy Van de Plassche, entrepreneur and founder of The Microdose Diet, explores how microdosing and alternative wellness tools are reshaping focus, empathy, and emotional connection in the workplace. Together, these voices offer a compelling roadmap for reimagining work-life balance, preventing burnout, and building cultures that help people thrive.

About Angela R. Howard

Angela R. Howard is a leading voice in equity-centered workplace transformation. As the Founder of Call for Culture, she advises organizations on building people-first cultures that prioritize well-being, inclusion, and long-term impact. With a background in organizational psychology and executive leadership, Angela brings firsthand experience navigating complex culture shifts and exposing the limits of outdated systems. Through her work, she empowers companies to move from extractive practices to sustainable, human-centered strategies that align with broader societal change. She also leads the Culture Impact Lab, a global conference for workplace changemakers.

About Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician and internationally recognized well-being expert. She is the author of Sacred Rest and the creator of the popular RestQuiz.com, used by over 250,000 people to assess burnout and rest deficits. With a focus on the science of recovery, she has been featured on TED.com, CNN Health, MSNBC, Psychology Today, and more. Her research into the seven types of rest has helped leaders, teams, and organizations rethink productivity, performance, and mental health. Dr. Dalton-Smith’s insights reveal how burnout is not just a personal issue—it’s a structural problem tied to how work is designed.

About Peggy Van de Plassche

Peggy Van de Plassche is a former financial executive turned wellness entrepreneur and founder of The Microdose Diet, a pioneering protocol that integrates alternative medicine—especially psilocybin microdosing—into professional life. With 20 years of experience across fintech, venture capital, and advisory roles with firms like BMO and Invest in Canada, Peggy now focuses on enhancing brain health, focus, and emotional intelligence in the workplace. She recently launched The Brain Power Microdose product line and an online course designed to elevate career growth through mental wellness. Her work bridges neuroscience, performance, and holistic wellbeing—offering innovative strategies for thriving in today’s demanding work environments.  

What You’ll Learn 

Angela R. Howard 

Why outdated workplace systems are causing systemic burnout 
How extractive cultures drive high turnover and attrition 
What it means to truly build people-first workplaces 
Why culture transformation must align with social impact 

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith 

The 3 clinical signs of burnout recognized by the WHO 
Why most people overlook early burnout symptoms 
How exhaustion becomes emotional depletion — not just tiredness 
Why rest alone won’t fix poor workplace design 

Peggy Van de Plassche 

How microdosing calms the nervous system and reduces anxiety 
Why empathy and connection matter more in hybrid work cultures 
The link between focus, creativity, and emotional wellness 
How alternative wellness tools improve both work and life 

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