Ep 101 – Kyra Cavanaugh, Free Yourself – Workplace Wellbeing

Featuring: Kyra Cavanaugh, Free Yourself

In Episode 101 of Agency Bytes, I sit down with Kyra Cavanaugh, a wellbeing consultant, meditation coach, and Qigong instructor, for a conversation that feels like a deep breath in the middle of a hectic workday. We explore what it really means to prioritize wellbeing—not just for ourselves but for our teams and the people we lead.

Kyra shares practical, down-to-earth strategies for finding balance in a world that pushes us to hustle nonstop. We talk about how small, intentional moments of self-care can ripple into productivity, creativity, and stronger connections—both at work and in life. From recognizing when a teammate (or you) might need a breather, to breaking the cycle of “push through and crash later” culture, this episode is all about giving yourself permission to slow down in order to show up fully.

If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, felt the pressure to always be “on,” or wondered how to create a healthier, more human-centered workplace, this conversation is for you. Take a pause and join us.

Key Bytes • Wellbeing is essential for productivity and creativity. • Connection and mental health challenges have been prevalent for years. • Daily self-care practices can help mitigate stress. • Leaders must model wellbeing for their teams. • Emotional intelligence is crucial in leadership. • Establishing boundaries is key to healthy workplace relationships. • Investing in oneself is a necessary practice. • Simple check-ins can foster team connection. • Recognizing the impact of personal struggles is important. • Human connection should be prioritized in the workplace.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Wellbeing in the Workplace 05:55 Shifting Mindsets: From Work-Life Balance to Daily Wellbeing 11:48 Practical Strategies for Self-Care and Team Support 17:50 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership 23:50 Fostering Human Connection in the Workplace

Kyra Cavanaugh is a well-being consultant, meditation and healing coach, and Qigong instructor. She's worked with hundreds of businesses and thousands of leaders to improve personal, team and organizational well-being. She's an author, podcaster, speaker, coach and serial entrepreneur based in Asheville, NC where she loves to hike and listen to local, live music.

Contact Kyra on 15be.com, freeyourself.world, or on their YouTube channel.