Creating Recovery-Friendly Workplaces with Sobrynth
Episode Overview
Creating a supportive environment for employees dealing with substance use disorder. The role of technology in scaling human-centred solutions. Importance of empathy and personalised care in healthcare. Practical steps for companies to implement recovery-friendly practices. The cultural shift needed to make workplaces more inclusive for sober individuals.
"How can we collectively make the workplace a more safe and inclusive space for those employees who are sober and sober curious?"
In this episode of Show Up and Stay, DeAnn Knighton sits down with Marin Nelson and Ingrid Lindberg, the co-founders of Sobrynth, to discuss the intersection of technology and human connection in addressing substance use disorder (SUD) in the workplace. Marin and Ingrid share their insights on how companies can create a supportive environment for employees dealing with SUD, emphasising the importance of empathy and personalised care.
They highlight the alarming statistics that show a significant portion of the workforce is affected by SUD and discuss how Sobrynth's 24-7 assistance model aims to provide immediate support for employees and their families. The conversation also touches on the cultural shift needed to make workplaces more inclusive for sober and sober-curious individuals, offering practical steps for companies to implement.
Marin reflects on her own journey with sobriety and how it has shaped her vision for Sobrynth, while Ingrid discusses her passion for making healthcare more human. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in creating a recovery-friendly workplace and understanding the critical role of technology in scaling human-centred solutions.