How Wellness Is Transforming Bar Culture with Amie Ward

What if wellness wasn’t a bonus in hospitality—but the foundation? In this episode of “Mindful Drinking,” host Derek Brown is joined by featured guest, Amie Ward, also known as The Healthtender—a certified health coach, mobility specialist, and Executive Director of Safe Bars. Amie has spent her career advocating for bartenders’ physical and mental health, gender-based violence prevention, and creating safer spaces through movement, mindfulness, and education. They dig into what it means to prioritize well-being in a demanding industry, how bystander intervention can shift bar culture, and why No/Low cocktails are part of a broader vision of inclusivity. It’s a conversation about strength—personal, professional, and cultural—and how the future of bars might look radically better than the past. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm