Train your brain for wellness.
Through intentional self-care and connection, Be Well Initiatives brings brain science to life to help us experience hope and healing.
- Science-Backed Practices
- Interactive experiences
- Tools and Resources
Bring brain-health and wellness into the workplace.
Our interactive experiences take complicated science and turn it into self-care practices you can actually use. Our brain-health experts help you learn evidence-based strategies and put them into a practical exercise.
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73% of employees said work-related mental health struggles hurt their performance1
43% of employees identified stress as their top mental health challenge of the past year1
On average, Be Well Experience participants report up to a 40% reduction of stress
1, Lyra. 2025 State of Workforce Mental Health Report. Date accessed: 2025, June 20
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Bring hope with a Be Well Bell
In the 1950s, Mental Health America unveiled the “Bell of Hope”. Made with the discarded chains and shackles from asylums, once used as restraints during treatment, they transformed the relics of a cruel past into a powerful symbol of progress.
You can help carry this story forward and ring in a new era of mental healthcare in our communities. By installing a custom designed Be Well Bell, you can help break down stigma, inspire hope, and open conversations about support and resources.
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Meet your new brain-health besties.
Shelby Schneider, CWP
Marketing Specialist, Be Well Initiatives
Shelby is passionate about caring for employees as whole humans while reducing mental health stigma. Affectionately known as the Coordinator of Chaos, she brings heart, humor, and brain-health support to Centerstone and its communities.
Nia Howard, QMHP, CWP
Program and Engagement Lead, Be Well Initiatives
Nia leads Program and Engagement for Be Well Initiatives, drawing on more than 22 years of mental health promotion experience. She champions stigma reduction and co-creates practical brain-health experiences for team members and communities.
Bailey Pyle, LPC
Director, Be Well Initiatives
Bailey has more than 13 years of mental health experience and leads brain-health trainings that blend evidence-based practices with creativity. Her work helps foster connection, healing, and whole-person well-being across organizations and communities.
A podcast to help you be well.
A human-forward podcast for those of us who want to feel better and don’t know where to start. We believe that everyone deserves to know how their brain works and how to nurture it, even when self-care feels challenging.
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Recent Episodes
SEE ALLGift of Grace: What is You Treated Yourself Like You Treat Others?
We’re quick to offer grace to others: a kind word, a soft landing, a second chance. But when it comes to ourselves? That same compassion can feel miles away. In this episode our Besties explore the radical idea of turning grace inward, especially during a season packed with pressure and expectations.We’ll dig into the science of self-compassion, reflect on the patterns that keep us stuck in perfectionism, and ask: What if “me too” was just as important as “them first”? This is the third in our 4-part holiday series, and it’s all about letting go, showing up for yourself, and remembering your worth, no glitter required.Disclaimer: The practices we talk about here are great for your brain, but this podcast is not meant to take the place of psychotherapy or medication management. If you're feeling overwhelmed or in need of immediate support, please call or text 988- the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Hosts: Bailey Pyle, Nia Howard, Shelby Schneider
ListenBe Well Moment: Treating Ourselves Like We Treat Others
This Be Well Moment is a gentle follow-up to our last Learning Together episode, where we explored the radical idea of giving ourselves the same grace we offer others. In this short practice, Bailey guides us through a Loving Kindness meditation adapted from Dr. Kristen Neff’s work on self-compassion. It’s a quiet invitation to pause, breathe, and remind yourself: you are worthy of kindness, especially from you. Whether you’re in the middle of holiday chaos or just need a moment to reconnect, this practice is here to help you soften toward yourself.
Hosts: Bailey Pyle, Nia Howard, Shelby Schneider
ListenHoliday Survival Kit: Stress, Balance & Moments of Peace
The holidays are here, and while that might mean twinkly lights and warm drinks, it can also mean emotional overload, family dynamics, and a calendar that feels like it’s closing in. In this episode, we’re unpacking the real stuff: the feelings that bubble up, the pressure to perform joy, and the quiet ways we can care for ourselves when everything feels extra. We’re talking about external navigation, how to move through the world during the holiday season with more intention and less burnout. From setting boundaries to building your own mental health toolkit, this is your permission slip to do the holidays your way. Whether you’re feeling festive, frazzled, or somewhere in between, this episode is your cozy companion for surviving the season with grace, humor, and a whole lot of self-compassion. This is the first in a 4-part series dedicated to navigating the holidays.Disclaimer: The practices we talk about here are great for your brain, but this podcast is not meant to take the place of psychotherapy or medication management. If you're feeling overwhelmed or in need of immediate support, please call or text 988- the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Hosts: Bailey Pyle, Nia Howard, Shelby Schneider
ListenYour Brain Health First Aid Kit
These wellness exercises are backed by science-based practices. Try them individually, or consider booking an interactive wellness experience with our brain-health experts for your business or organization.
